Course Descriptions

The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for additional information.

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TNG 210  Manufacturing Processes and Prototyping

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
EGR 100 and (ME 280 or concurrently)
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Description:
Large and small scale conventional and additive manufacturing processes as well as electronics and chip manufacturing. Laboratory provides hands-on experiences with machine shop tools selection, use, and safe operation.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 220  Electrical Circuits

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
PHY 232 and PHY 252 and MTH 132
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Not open to students with credit in:
ECE 201
Description:
Applications and theory of circuits and circuit design including common standard electrical components. Laboratory provides hands-on study of both AC and DC circuits.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 310  Advanced Graphic Communications

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 1   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
TNG 210 and ME 280
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Not open to students with credit in:
ME 385
Description:
Continuation of graphic communications including electrical schematics, geometric design and tolerancing, electrical and mechanical system design, and the integration of computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, and computer numerical control.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 320  Sensors and Signal Processing

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
TNG 220 and STT 180
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Not open to students with credit in:
ECE 366
Description:
Conceptualizing of real-world phenomena in terms of electrical output and the implementation of devices for transduction and measurement.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 322  Electronics and Embedded Systems Lab

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 1   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
ECE 230 and TNG 320
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Description:
Basic communication protocols utilized between device components and between device and host.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 330  Quality and Continuous Improvement

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
STT 201 and TNG 310
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Description:
Methods of quality control and improvement that are used in the manufacturing and service industries.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 335  Computer Security Fundamentals

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
CSE 231
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Description:
Topics in computer security are explored including data security, system security, and societal, ethical implications.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 340  Engineering Statics and Mechanics of Materials

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
{(MTH 132) and PHY 231} or PHY 183
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Not open to students with credit in:
CE 221 or ME 222
Description:
Force systems, resultants, equilibrium, trusses, frames, beams, and shear-moments in beams and concepts of stress, strain, and deformation resulting from the various applied load configurations.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 345  Mechanical Machine Dynamics

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
TNG 340
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Not open to students with credit in:
ME 361
Description:
Analysis and application of the kinematics and kinetics of mechanical machines and systems.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 350  Operating System Fundamentals

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
CSE 232
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Description:
Foundational concepts underpinning modern operating systems. Topics include memory management, process management and prioritization, and input/output abstractions (files, sockets, etc). Emphasis is placed on both theoretical understanding and practical application.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 355  Networks and Network Security

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
CSE 232
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Description:
Networking principles with an emphasis on IP and communication protocols. Understanding of the layered architecture of networks and the functions of each layer. Focus on security will show common network attack vectors and how technologies defend against such attacks.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 430  Engineering Project Management

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
TNG 330 or concurrently
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Description:
Managing an engineering project, including scope, schedule, budget, and communications. How design considerations such as public health and safety, engineering standards, customer diversity, and ethical responsibilities affect the project outcome. Engineering economics.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 440  Robotics, Automation, and Controls

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
TNG 320 and (TNG 322 or concurrently) and TNG 345
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Description:
Hardware, software, sensors, and human resources required to implement effective control systems. Interfacing and controlling a variety of electromechanical devices such as motors and pneumatic actuators. Industrial safety practices and procedures.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 445  Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
TNG 440
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Description:
Concepts, devices, and common practices associated with modern industrial control systems. Emphasis is on testing the output performance of the control system and troubleshooting techniques to address common issues.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 447  Topics in Mechatronics

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
TNG 440 or concurrently
Description:
Current topics in mechatronics through case studies, product analysis, and exploration of state-of-the-art industry applications.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 450  Hardware Cybersecurity

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
TNG 322 and TNG 350
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Description:
Reverse engineering process and how to methodically learn about a system from the ground up. Techniques for observing system components, measuring internal traces, and dumping important system resources and defense techniques.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 455  Engineering Secure Hardware and Software

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
TNG 355 and TNG 450
Description:
Projects centered on the design of a resilient system, defining the attack surface area, and fortifying against potential attacks. Forensic analyses of hardware and software systems.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 457  Topics in Embedded Cybersecurity

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
TNG 450 or concurrently
Description:
Current topics in embedded cybersecurity through case studies, product analysis, and exploration of state-of-the-art industry applications.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open


TNG 480  Technology Engineering Capstone (W)

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 1   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
(TNG 430) and completion of Tier I writing requirement
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Technology Engineering Major.
Description:
Planning and execution of a team project involving the development of an engineered product or system, utilizing knowledge and skills acquired in prior engineering coursework. Project considerations include engineering standards, system constraints, design for customer needs, ethical issues, budget, timing, and safety.
Effective Dates:
FS24 - Open