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1.  AEN 202 Biosystems Problems

Principles of probability and statistics as applied to biosystems; descriptive statistics, counting, combinations, permutations, Venn diagrams, discrete probability distributions, probability density functions, sampling theory, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression, transform techniques for nonlinear relations, control charts. Emphasis on use of computer software for analysis.
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2.  AEN 302 Analytical and Numerical Methods in Biosystems Engineeering

Introduction to psychrometrics, modes of heat transfer, Newton-Raphson and other techniques for finding roots of functions, analogies, balance methods for steady-state, transient and boundary value problems, review of ODE's, population dyamics, first and second order systems, numerical techniques for solving one or more ODE's, introduction to matrix methods. Requires use of C and Unix

3.  ASC 340 Poultry Production

This course introduces students to the principles of poultry biology and their applications to modern poultry production.Topics include anatomy, physiology, reproduction, incubation and embryonic development, breeding and genetics, nutrition and feeding, disease control, housing and environmental control, management, poultry and egg products, and the structure of the poultry industry.
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4.  AEN 599 PC Data Acqusition and Control

Techniques of PC-based data acquisition and control. Emphasis on a series of laboratory projects involving instrumentation and programming. Topics include digital I/O, A/D, D/A; students use commercial data acquisition boards and write simple drivers; advanced problems include use of manufacturer drivers, interrupt-based systems, icon-based program development.
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5.  AEN/ME 647 Systems Optimization I

Introduction to linear and nonlinear optimization and their use in engineering design. Emphasis on numerical approaches and use of optimization methods for engineering systems (e.g. biological, mechanical, structural). Pre-requisites: CS 221, one mathematics course beyond MA 214, or equivalent.
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