ENGR 100 ENERGY FOR SOCIETY (3-2-4) (F/S) (Area III)

A general interest course having no prerequisite. A basic understanding of energy and how it has been put to use is developed to promote a better understanding of our present technological society with its energy, environmental, social, and political problems. Alternative as well as conventional energy solutions are considered.

ENGR 101 ENGINEERING FOR HUMANITY (4-0-4) (F/S) (Area III)

How engineered works are designed, and the social obligations that exist between Engineers and non-Engineers. Includes the application of engineering science and engineering ethics. Discusses the aesthetics of engineered works, the collaborative nature of engineering, the psychology of engineering decisions, and the professionalization of Engineers.

ENGR 102 THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF TECHNOLOGY (3-0-3)(F/S)(Area I)

The ethical obligations of those who exercise technology on behalf of the larger society. Discusses the moral obligations of engineer’s in their personal lives and professional practice. By focusing on the ethical dilemmas encountered by prominent engineers, this course introduces a discussion of virtue, duty, utility, discourse, and care ethics

ENGR 105 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS (2-2-2) (F,S)

Engineering graphical analysis and graphic transmission of information including use of microcomputer design and drafting systems. PREREQ: MATH 108 or equivalent mathematics background.

ENGR 120 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING (1-4-3) (F/S)

The engineering profession and professional organizations, application of computer software to solving engineering problems, and introduction to the design process. Student design projects emphasize critical thinking and teamwork, and require oral and written presentations. PREREQ: MATH 147 or MATH 143 and MATH 144.

ENGR 130 PROBLEM SOLVING WITH COMPUTERS (2-0-2) (F,S)

Engineering problem solving methods and techniques. Analysis of problems, iterative solutions, and documentation using spreadsheets. Flow charting, graphing, importing data, numerical mathematics, solving simultaneous equations, VBA and macro applications. PREREQ: MATH 160 or MATH 147.

ENGR 205 MECHANICS/STATICS (3-0-3) (F,S)

Covers basic statics including equilibrium, analysis of trusses, frames, and machines, centroids, static friction, and moments of inertia. PREREQ: MATH 170-171 or PERM/INST.

ENGR 210 ENGINEERING STATICS (3-0-3) (F/S)

Force and moment equilibria applied to engineering systems including structures and machines. Two and three dimensional applications of scalars and vectors, free body diagrams, and methods and procedures of engineering analysis. PREREQ: ENGR 120, MATH 175 and PHYS 211.

ENGR 220 ENGINEERING DYNAMICS (3-0-3) (F/S)

Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using concepts of force and acceleration, working and energy, and impulse and momentum. PREREQ: ENGR 210.

ENGR 223 MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES (3-0-3) (F) (Alternate years)

Conservation of mass and energy in chemical process systems. PREREQ: CHEM 112, MATH 175.

ENGR 240 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRIC CIRCUITS (3-0-3) (F,S)

Fundamental laws, basic network analysis, and circuit theorems. Capacitors, inductors, and operational-amplifier circuits. First- and second-order circuits. Sinusoidal steady-state analysis of AC circuits. Introduction to computer-aided circuit simulation. PREREQ: ENGR 120 or CE 120. PREREQ/COREQ: MATH 333.

ENGR 245 INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3-0-3) (F,S)

Application of basic principles of physics and chemistry to the engineering properties of materials. Development of a fundamental understanding of structure, property, processing, and performance relationships in all classes of materials including metals, ceramics, polymers and electronic materials. PREREQ: CHEM 111 and PHYS 211.ENGR 245L

ENGR 245L MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING LABORATORY (0-3-1) (F,S)

Practical experience in testing and processing of engineering materials, data acquisition, data analysis, and technical communication. COREQ: ENGR 245.

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Upper Division Courses

ENGR 306 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (3-0-3) (F/S)

Elasticity, strength, and modes of failure of engineering materials, stress-strain theory for beams, shafts, and columns. PREREQ: ENGR 205 or ENGR 210.

ENGR 320 THERMODYNAMICS I (3-1-3) (F/S)

Thermodynamic properties of fluids, 1-D heat transfer, compression and expansion work, system and process analysis applying the first and second laws of thermodynamics, basic heat engine and heat pump theory, and cycles. PREREQ: CHEM 111, MATH 175, and PHYS 211.

ENGR 330 FLUID MECHANICS (3-0-3) (F/S) 

Physical properties of fluids, fluid mechanics, measurements, viscous flow, turbulent flow, momentum, lift, drag, boundary layer effects, pipe flow, and open channel flow. PREREQ: ENGR 210, MATH 333, and either MATH 275 or MATH 272.

ENGR 331 FLUID MECHANICS LAB (0-3-1) (F/S)

Fluid mechanics experiments, measurements, data acquisition, and data analysis. Viscosity, fluid statistics, hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics, pipe flow, turbulence, drag, and lift. COREQ: ENGR 330.

ENGR 350 ENGINEERING MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (3-0-3) (F/S)

Principles of stress, strain, and deformation applied to the analysis of engineering structures including beams, shafts, and columns. PREREQ: ENGR 210.

ENGR 360 ENGINEERING ECONOMY (3-0-3) (F/S)

Economic analysis and comparison of engineering alternatives by annual-cost, present-worth, capitalized cost, and rate-of-return methods; income tax considerations. PREREQ: Junior standing.

ENGR 400 RESEARCH METHODS (1-0-1) (F/S)

Topics include defining a thesis or other research project, library and internet searching techniques, completing a literature review, preparing a research or project plan, research methods, preparing the thesis proposal, preparing the final thesis or research project document, and preparing a successful oral presentation.

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Graduate Courses

ENGR 500 RESEARCH METHODS (1-0-1) (F/S)

Topics include defining a thesis or other research project, library and internet searching techniques, completing a literature review, preparing a research or project plan, research methods, preparing the thesis proposal, preparing the final thesis or research project document, and preparing a successful oral presentation.