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ENGR 110 Engineering Orientation . 2 CR
Surveys the functions of engineering and the various fields of the profession. Format includes lecture, discussion, and guest speakers. Course is graded "pass/fail."
ENGR 111 Engineering Problems . 3 CR
Introduces fundamental principles of engineering and develops analytical and problem-solving ability. Topics include dimensional analysis, theory of measurements, vector algebra, and engineering statistics. Prerequisite: MATH& 142 (prev MATH 120) or permission of instructor.
ENGR& 114 Engineering Graphics . 4 CR
Previously ENGR 123
Introduces methods of communicating technical information in engineering design and research. Topics include freehand sketching, lettering, scales, drawing layout, orthographic projection, pictorials, auxiliary views, section views, dimensioning, descriptive geometry, thread and fastener specifications, and tolerances. Includes an introduction to computer-aided drafting. Prerequisite: MATH 098 or 099.
ENGR 170 Fundamentals of Materials Science . 4 CR
Explores elementary principles underlying the structure and properties of materials. Topics include the properties of inorganic and organic materials as related to atomic, molecular, and crystalline structure. Also covers metals, ceramics, multi-phase systems, natural and synthetic polymeric materials, mechanical stress, electromagnetic fields, irradiation, and thermal and chemical changes. Prerequisite: CHEM& 162 (prev CHEM 150).
ENGR 200 Computer-Aided Drafting I . 3 CR
Introduces the fundamentals of drawing with a computer-aided drafting software system. Drawing and editing commands are used to create and revise a variety of drawings. Topics include CAD systems, advantages, applications, and operational skills. Prerequisite: ENGR& 114 (prev ENGR 123) or permission of instructor.
ENGR 201 Computer-Aided Drafting II . 3 CR
Continues ENGR 200, involving more complex CAD techniques. Prerequisite: ENGR 200 or permission of instructor.
ENGR& 204 Electrical Circuits . 4 CR
Previously ENGR 215
Introduces fundamental concepts of electrical science. Topics include resistors, sources, capacitors, inductors, and operational amplifiers as individual components and as circuit systems. Also covers simultaneous algebraic equations and differential equations in solution methods. Prerequisite: MATH 238 and PHYS 122.
ENGR& 214 Statics . 4 CR
Previously ENGR 210
Explores principles of statics, vector algebra, force-couple relationships, equilibrium analysis, structures, area properties, beams, and friction. Prerequisite: ENGR 111 or MATH& 153 (prev MATH 126) or PHYS 121.
ENGR& 215 Dynamics . 4 CR
Previously ENGR 230
Surveys the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies using vector analysis. Specific topics include kinematics, kinetics, momentum, and energy principles for particles and rigid bodies, as well as Euler's Equations of Motion. Prerequisite: ENGR& 214 (prev ENGR 210).
ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics . 4 CR
Previously ENGR 260
Introduces basic principles of thermodynamics from a predominately macroscopic point of view. Topics include the basic laws of thermodynamics as relating to energy transformations and state changes in engineering problems. Recommended: CHEM& 162 (prev CHEM 150) and MATH& 152 (prev MATH 125).
ENGR& 225 Mechanics of Materials . 4 CR
Previously ENGR 220 Introduction to Mechanics of Materials
Introduces the concepts of stress, deformation, and strain in solid materials. Topics include basic relationships between loads on structural and machine elements such as rods, shafts, and beams, and the stresses, deflection and load-carrying capacity of these elements under tension, compression, torsion, bending, and shear forces. Prerequisite: ENGR& 214 (prev ENGR 210).
ENGR 299 Individual Studies in Engineering . V1-5 CR
Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.