Engineering (ENGR)

An introduction to engineering concepts, the engineering design process, critical thinking, analysis, and the role of ethics. The course addresses some of the confounding issues facing engineers and problem solvers. A significant design project is completed in groups.

An introduction to 3D design in a Makerspace. Students will use computer aided design (CAD) and rapid prototyping equipment to design and create original work. The course teaches safe and proper use of prototyping tools and equipment such as 3D printers, laser engravers and bench top power tools for design projects.

An introduction to computational and design software for engineers. Topics include fundamental computer-aided design (CAD) techniques for creating parts, assemblies, and drawings. The course teaches students computer programming concepts and best practices by integrating practical engineering software.

Students are required to demonstrate service to the discipline in the form of volunteer work. For example, service hours may be earned by participating in sponsored outreach programs, judging sponsored engineering events, science fairs, or invention competitions.

Vector and scalar treatment of forces. Resultants, equilibrium, friction, centroids, moments and products of inertia, external and internal forces. Applications to pulleys, trusses, frames, beams, friction.

A laboratory course in which students design mechanical devices or systems. Projects will be completed in multidisciplinary teams. Students will learn teamwork, project management, technical communication, design, and social responsibility.

Evaluation of private and public sector project alternatives in quantitative and qualitative terms. Cost/benefit analysis. Time value of money and application of this concept to evaluation of economic feasibility and comparison of alternatives. Evaluation methods: present value, return on investment and payback.

Introduction to the structure of metals, polymers and ceramics. Examination of the crystal structure and imperfections in metals, as well as mechanical, physical, and chemical properties and failure mechanisms of materials. Phase equilibrium diagrams will be presented and heat treatment principles discussed. Engineering applications will be emphasized.

Fundamentals of manufacturing processes including foundry processes, machining, forming, and assembly. Provides knowledge and ability to apply manufacturing technology as a cost-effective strategy. Two hours of lectures and two hours laboratory per week.

Students are required to participate in professional development activities related to STEM disciplines, primarily engineering. For example, progress towards meeting this requirement may be earned by attending a STEM symposium, seminar, or workshop, attending conferences, presenting or publishing original work, completing an internship or research experience. Instructor approval required for 1 - 6 credit options.

Dynamics and kinematics of particles and rigid bodies in rectangular, polar and spherical coordinates. Work-energy and impulse-momentum theorems for rigid body motion. Oscillations of particles and systems. Applications to engineering systems.

Plane stress, plane strain, stress-strain relationships, and elements of material behavior. Elements of stress and deformation analysis applied to members subject to centric, torsional, flexural and combined loadings. Elementary considerations of theories of failure, buckling, repeated and impact loads.

For science and engineering majors. Digital circuits and design techniques, transistor and diode circuits, operational amplifiers, filters, and signal sampling. Two lectures, one laboratory period per week. *An additional course fee will be charged.

Field design, laboratory, or library research of an approved topic in engineering. Must be different from other courses, but may be an extension of an existing course. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor approval.

Student will complete department exit survey and/or interview. Prerequisites: Final semester engineering student.