Computer-Aided Engineering
Other Programs and Centers
There is a variety of other programs and academic centers that are
relevant to the Civil Engineering programs in Computer-Aided
Engineering. Several of these are described below.
OR
The Operations Research (OR)
program focuses on the use of scientific methods in studying systems
whose design or operation require human decision making. OR provides a
means for making effective decisions - some of which are primarily
concerned with design, others of which are mainly operational in
nature. The strength and versatility of OR stems from its diagnostic
power through observation and modeling, as well as from its
prescriptive power through analysis and synthesis. The OR program at
NCSU offers three advanced degrees: the Master of Operations Research
(MOR) Degree, the Master of Science (MSc) Degree and the Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD) Degree. Students may customize their program of study
by doing research with any OR faculty member.
CES
The Computational
Engineering and Sciences (CES) program is an interdisciplinary
graduate program that provides a focused and coordinated academic
program preparing students to undertake research in scientific
computing by combining course work in applied mathematics and computer
science with course work in the traditional major, such as Civil
Engineering. The program recognizes that a new area of scientific
pursuit, numerical simulation, is emerging as a new paradigm for
scientific inquiry complementing theory and laboratory experiments.
Typical courses that may be selected to satisfy this program's
requirements include advanced calculus, numerical analysis, numerical
linear algebra for parallel architectures, stochastic simulation,
computer operating systems, and digital systems architectures.
CRSC
The Center for Research in
Scientific Computation (CRSC) provides a focal point for research
in computational science and engineering at NCSU, and eventually
within the entire UNC system and the Research Triangle area
industries. In fulfilling its mission, the CRSC is helping to support
high quality graduate research programs in scientific computing and
computational engineering. Its mission is to provide additional
support for research by means of coordinating the acquisition and
availability of resources such as high performance computers, space,
library resources, support personnel such as technicians and
secretaries, visiting scholars and postdoctorals, and local workshops
and conferences on timely topics.
IMSEI
The Integrated Manufacturing
Systems Engineering Institute (IMSEI) was established at NCSU in
1984 to provide interdisciplinary educational, research and technology
transfer programs in manufacturing systems engineering. The
objectives of this program are to educate engineers in the theory and
practice of integrated manufacturing systems technology; to conduct
basic and applied research on topics in cooperation with industry on
problems of contemporary manufacturing systems; and to engage in
technology transfer with industry. Central to all aspects of the
Institute's operation and activity is the integration of
computer-aided processes in the design and control of manufacturing
facilities. Through both internally and externally funded research
projects the Institute contributes to the solution of generic design
and manufacturing engineering problems and provides a vehicle for
technology transfer.
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