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79 courses with the subject ECS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ECS 100Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 101Introduction to Engineering and Computer Science3

Gateway course: Discussion of disciplines within the college, technical communication, presentation of technical results, professional behavior, ethics, problem solving, modeling, and data analysis. Laboratory topics: computers, computer language, and software packages.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 102Introduction to Computing3

Computing concepts. Principles of programming. Applications of computing concepts to problem solving in engineering and computer science. Laboratory topics will include problem solving projects from various disciplines within the college.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 103First Year Student Success Forum1

Gives new LCS students tools for success including study and time management skills, leadership; transition issues; academic policies and university resources; through lecture, small group meetings with their peer mentor, and hands-on activities.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 104Engineering Computational Tools3

Elementary numerical techniques for root finding, sets of equations, curve fitting, differentiation, integration. Programming concepts: conditional branching, loops, etc. Examples of engineering calculations. Use of spreadsheets and interpreted programming languages.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 105ECS SummerStart Supplemental Math Workshop1

Workshop designed to supplement the theory taught in math courses. Design problems will incorporate course work. Limited enrollment/special permission.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 109ECS SummerStart Seminar1

Designed to assist first-year students with their transition from high school to the University setting. Introduction of resources that will assist in the student's academic, social, cultural, and personal development through interactions with various representatives.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 110Introduction to Engineering Mathematics3

This course brings together mathematics and engineering by quantifying and interpreting rates of change through the analysis of linear and non-linear phenomena and how these phenomena change with respect to time.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 114Academic Excellence Workshop for Pre-Calculus1

Designed to supplement the theory taught in pre-calculus. Problems will incorporate course work. The computational component is designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 115Academic Excellence Workshop for Calculus I1

Designed to supplement the theory taught in Calculus I. problems will incorporate course work. The computational component is designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 116Academic Excellence Workshop for Calculus II1

Designed to supplement the theory taught in Calculus II. Problems will incorporate course work. The computational component is designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 117Academic Excellence Workshop for Calculus III1

Designed to supplement the theory taught in Calculus III. Problems will incorporate course work. The computational component is designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 122Academic Excellence Workshop for Intro. to Computing1

Designed to supplement the material taught in Introduction to Computing. Problems will incorporate course work and are designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 125Survey of Engineering Problems2-3

Current design and research problems in engineering presented by faculty members actively working on these problems. Opportunities for student participation and individual project.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 180International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 200Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of topics not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 201Academic Excellence Workshop for Statics1

Designed to supplement the theory taught in the static (ECS 221) course. Design problems will incorporate course work. Limited enrollment/special permission.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 202Academic Excellence Workshop for Dynamics1

Designed to supplement the theory taught in the dynamics course (ECS 222). Design problems will incorporate course work. Limited enrollment/special permission.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 203Introduction to Technology3

Basic engineering principles behind some of today's rapidly changing technologies. The capabilities, limitations, and application of these technologies to audio and TV systems, CD players, communications' satellites, radar, computers, and the electric power system. For nonspecialists.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 204Mathematical Programming for Engineers1

Technical computing environment such as MATLAB; trigonometry and complex numbers; arrays and array operations; mathematical functions and applications; data analysis; selection programming; vectors; matrices and linear algebra; curve fitting and interpolation; integration and differentiation; symbolic processing.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 205Academic Excellence Workshop for Thermodynamics1

Designed to supplement the material taught in Thermodynamics. Problems will incorporate course work and are designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 206Academic Excellence Workshop for Mass & Energy Balances1

Designed to supplement the material taught in Mass & Energy Balances. Problems will incorporate course work and are designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 207AEW for CEN Thermodynamics1

Designed to supplement the theory taught in CEN Thermodynamics. Problems will incorporate course work and are designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 221Statics3

Fundamentals of static equilibrium. Vector algebra. Forces, moments, equivalent force systems. Free body diagrams and equilibrium problems in two and three dimensions. Analysis of structures and machines. Centroids and moments of inertia.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 222Dynamics3

Dynamics of a particle. Newton's law and D'Alembert's principle. Plane motion. Cartesian, polar, and local coordinates. Energy and momentum methods. Motion of a rigid body. Review of vector algebra and moments of inertia.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 280International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 290Independent Study1-6

In depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 300Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 301Understanding Contemporary Technology3

Survey of significant areas of technology: scientific bases, operating principles, physical capabilities and performance, economic limitations, social impact. Areas include: fuel, energy, materials, pollution control, environmental modification. May be taken in either order with 302.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 302Understanding Contemporary Technology3

Survey of significant areas of technology: scientific bases, operating principles, physical capabilities and performance, economic limitations, social impact. Areas include: fuel, energy, materials, pollution control, environmental modification.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 311Introduction to Humanitarian Engineering3

Introduction to the role of engineers in humanitarian and low-resource settings. Overview of challenges commonly encountered, along with solutions relevant to various engineering fields. Consideration of sustainability, stakeholder engagement, humanitarian ethics, humility, and reflection.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 325Mechanics of Solids3

Theory of deformation, stress, stress resultants, transformation. Elastic and inelastic constitutive behavior. Equilibrium. Tension and torsion of bars; flexure and shear of beams; pressure vessels. Thermoelasticity. Elastic and inelastic stability. Energy methods.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 326Engineering Materials, Properties, and Processing3

Introduction to the properties and applications of engineering materials with emphasis on structure-property-processing relationships; fundamentals of structure, properties, and processing; materials selection for design; case studies of specific engineering applications.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 353Automotive Technology for Non-Engineers3

A study of the modern automobile, using a recent model car as a laboratory example. Description and demonstration of engines, transmissions, body, suspension, brakes, steering, safety equipment, and fuel systems. Federal Motor Vehicle Standards.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 354Green Technology and Sustainability3

Energy consumption, climate change and global warming. The green movement. Current and alternative energy sources. Technologies for energy generation, conversion and storage. Sustainable development. Green economy. Political, economic and social aspects of green practices. Permission of instructor.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 365Engineering Peer Mentor Forum1

Designed to give Peer Mentors the opportunity to discuss issues and concerns within their weekly group meetings. Peer Mentors will work as a group to discuss, analyze, and problem solve advising and first year transition issues.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 370Professional Practice0

Full-time practical engineering or computer science work experience, with a participating employer, that is directly related to the student's field of study and is of a semester's duration. Student must be in good standing in the College of Engineering and Computer Science Cooperative Education Program.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 371International Professional Practice0

A supervised work experience in a laboratory at one of several European universities near an SU Abroad center. Offered only overseas through Syracuse University Abroad.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 375Academic Excellence Facilitator Forum1

Designed to give facilitators the opportunity to discuss issues and concerns within their weekly workshop. Facilitators will work as a group to discuss, analyze, and problem solve participant issues.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 380International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 391Legal Aspects of Engineering and Computer Science3

Legal issues related to engineering and computer science are investigated using case studies, research projects, and term papers. Topics include patents, copyright, licenses, trade secrets, technology transfer, computer crime, contracts, and product liability.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 392Ethical Aspects of Engineering and Computer Science3

Ethical issues related to engineering and computer science, including professionalism, collective and individual moral responsibility, codes of ethics, whistle blowing, conflicts of interest, product liability, employer-employee expectations, oppression/injustice, inclusion/accessibility, and ethics issues related to cyberspace.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 400Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of engineering and computer science topics not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 401Spec. Projects-Soling Program3

Projects sponsored by the greater University community are completed by interdisciplinary teams in consultation with a faculty advisor. Open to juniors and seniors.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 441Leonardo da Vinci: Artist and Engineer4

Interdisciplinary exploration of the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Supplemented by required field trip to Europe. Special application required.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 470Professional Practice1-6

Full-time practical engineering or computer science work experience, with a participating employer, that is directly related to the student's field of study and is of one semester's duration.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 480International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 490Independent Study1-6

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 498Concepts & Issues of Tech3

Role of engineering in modern society. Selection of criteria. Methods of problem analysis and decision making. Case studies.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 499Honors Capstone Project1-3

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 500Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 511Sustainable Manufacturing3

Visions of sustainable manufacturing, systems approach to sustainable product development and design, manufacturing processes and systems, alternative energy systems for manufacturing, innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities. Senior standing.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 525Probability for Engineers3

Sample spaces, events, and probabilities. Conditional probability and independence. Random variables, random vectors. Probability distributions and densities. Expectations. Moment-generating functions. Introduction to data analysis. Engineering applications.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 526Statistics for Engineers3

Point estimation, confidence intervals, simple hypothesis testing, nonparametric tests, curve fitting and regression, analysis of variance, factorial experiments, and engineering applications.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 555Virtual Design Studio for Green Building Systems (VDS-GBS)3

Integrative design methodology; Interactions between form, structure, and flows of energy & mass, and their impacts on building performance; Computer simulation tools for performance-based design. Exploration of green building design and technology through case studies

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 561Data Centers: Infrastructure Design and Energy Efficiency3

Introduction to data centers and the infrastructure supporting the IT equipment. Focus on the energy efficiency aspects of various designs. Introduction of servers, storage and networking equipment that are housed in data centers. Power and cooling infrastructure that supports the IT equipment.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 570Professional Practice0

Full-time practical engineering or computer work experience, with a participating employer, that is related to the student's field of study, and is of a semester's duration. May not be repeated.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 588Principles of Wind Turbines3

Aerodynamics, performance, control, and electrical aspects wind turbines.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 600Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 629Modeling and Optimization Techniques3

Introduction to major deterministic and stochastic modeling techniques, including linear programming and its extensions, integer programming, dynamic programming, Markov chains, queuing theory, simulation, and other modeling techniques.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 630Simulation and Data Analytics3

Introduction to discrete-event simulation, system dynamics, and agent-based simulation; hybrid simulation modeling, input and output data analysis, tools and techniques needed for practice, uses of simulation for predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 636Sustainable Development and Infrastructure Management3

Introduction to public infrastructure systems. Management of infrastructure systems. Monitoring, planning, design, construction, maintenance/rehabilitation and operation. Emphasis on water, storm water, waste water, transportation, electrical power distribution and telecommunications systems.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 650Managing Sustainability: Purpose, Principles, and Practice3

Dynamics and interdependence of economic, social, and environmental systems. Sustainable management frameworks, tools, and metrics. Local, national, and international implications. Relevance of technology, ethics, law, and policy. Interdisciplinary emphasis.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 651Strategic Management and the Natural Environment3

Sustainability from firm perspective. Regulatory, international, resource, market, and social drivers of environmental strategy. Impact of sustainability-related strategies on competitive advantage and potential liability.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 652Building Energy and Environmental Measurements and Quality3

Fundamental concepts and principles of building environmental measurement, including thermal comfort, indoor air quality, lighting, ventilation, acoustics, and building energy performance. Practical methods and instrumentation. Codes, standards, and compliance. Lectures and laboratory assignments.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 654Building Performance Simulations: Energy, Environment, and Durability3

Factors and underlying processes affecting indoor air quality (IAQ), thermal comfort, energy efficiency and durability of buildings. Simulation principles, methods and tools for IAQ, comfort, energy and durability analyses. Building performance standards and green building case studies.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 656Lean and the Growth Mindset3

Strategic planning and problem solving leveraging lean principles and techniques through deliberate practice. Project-based course incorporates modern management principles and practices including lean, agile, design thinking, and positive psychology to drive operational excellence.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 666Advanced Course in Engineering I6

Multidisciplinary course of study to develop engineering leadership skills. Weekly problems on engineering law, engineering mathematics, modeling, control theory, system and signals, thermodynamics, structural analysis, materials.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 667Advanced Course in Engineering II6

Continuation of ECS 666. Covers fluid mechanics, environmental engineering, computer hardware and software theories, modeling and simulation, network theory and implementation.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 670Experience Credit1-6

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 677Advanced Building Controls3

Introduction to advanced building control technologies, including rule-based, model-based, predictive, and data-driven methods. Covers communication protocols and field experiments. Basic MATLAB or Python programming required.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 681Opns Resch/Decsn Mkg3
Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 690Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 691Fundamentals of Research1

Subjects such as selection of a dissertation topic, state-of-the-art search, research proposal, intellectual property, and academic integrity will be examined within the context of a mini-research project.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 697Capstone Project in Operations Research and System Analytics3

Capstone course for MS in Operations Research and System Analytics. Focus on solving real-world and industry-inspired problems and generating professional outputs.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 700Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 759Sustainability-Driven Enterprise3

CAS in Sustainable Enterprise capstone. Sustainable approaches to complex organizational challenges, opportunities: organizational, industry, stakeholder analysis, sustainability objectives, strategies, and metrics. Multidisciplinary team consulting project.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 770Professional Training0
Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
ECS 777Interdisciplinary Research Methods: Building Science, Technology, and Design3

Exploration of research methods and the application of research tools and techniques to cultivate research-design abilities in an interdisciplinary context and support students as they prepare for an Interdisciplinary Master Research Project.

Subject
ECS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu

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