Course Descriptions
Engineering Courses
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ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics
ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics
Credit Hours: 2
This course explores the moral dimensions of engineering, which arise because of the effects of this technical profession on both human and non-human well-being. The achievements of engineers are morally significant not only because of their benefits, but because of the harm (or risk of harm) they often involve. Taught by both an engineer and an ethicist, the course combines a specific focus on the ethical complexities of engineering as a profession with a more general grounding in the study of morality as a universal feature of human experience. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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ENGR 1001 Ethical Engineering Responsibilities
ENGR 1001 Ethical Engineering Responsibilities
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores: a) the moral dimensions of engineering, which arise because of the effects of this technical profession on both human and non-human well-being, and b) the professional codes and standards of ethical conduct which guide the work of practicing engineers. Topics covered include: Professionalism and Codes of Ethics, Risk and Safety, including thinking safety at all stages of design, Professional Conduct, and Environmental Ethics. In addition, a substantive background in ethical theory will be given at the beginning of the course. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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ENGR 1009 Basic Engineering Graphics
ENGR 1009 Basic Engineering Graphics
Credit Hours: 1
The course provides students with training on how to read and create standard engineering drawings. Topics include: orthographic projection, dimensioning, and pictorials. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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ENGR 1012 Computer Aided Design I
ENGR 1012 Computer Aided Design I
Credit Hours: 1
An introduction to solid modeling of three-dimensional components. Topics include: sketching and constraining 2D cross sections and creating 3D solid features from those sections and feature based solid modeling. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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ENGR 1013 Computer Aided Design II
ENGR 1013 Computer Aided Design II
Credit Hours: 1
Advanced solid modeling of three-dimensional components. Topics include: advanced modeling techniques, surfaces and assemblies. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 1012 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 1019 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGR 1019 Introduction to Engineering Design
Credit Hours: 1
Students will learn about the design and fabrication of engineered products. In the context of their designs, students will learn about material selection, manufacturing processes, and economic considerations.
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ENGR 1020 Basic Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Design
ENGR 1020 Basic Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Design
Credit Hours: 1
Students will learn how to read and create standard engineering drawings. This includes the topics of orthographic projection, dimensioning, and pictorials. Students will learn how to create 3-D models using modern CAD software. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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ENGR 1021 Intermediate Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Design
ENGR 1021 Intermediate Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Design
Credit Hours: 1
The course provides students with training on how to read and create standard engineering drawings. Topics include: orthographic projection, auxiliary views, section views, dimensioning, tolerancing, fasteners, pictorials, and assemblies. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 1020 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- ENGR 1010 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- ENGR 1012 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 1023 Engineering Computing and Problem Solving
ENGR 1023 Engineering Computing and Problem Solving
Credit Hours: 1
This course introduces the basic programming structures in scripting languages such as Matlab and Python. Variables and memory allocation, loops, conditional statements and matrix operations are covered in the context of problem solving. Engineering problems are posed to students and the different programming structures are used to produce engineering solutions for these problems. The course also incorporates microcontrollers and demonstrates programmed solution on physical platforms. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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ENGR 1024 Introduction to Mechatronics Principles
ENGR 1024 Introduction to Mechatronics Principles
Credit Hours: 1
This course builds on the programming of microcontrollers introduced in ENGR 1023 to develop intelligent mechatronic systems. Students will expand their understanding and use of actuators and sensors. Transmitting and converting forces and motion by mechanisms and other means will be introduced. Students will learn about the engineering design and manufacturing process in the course of implementing their mechatronic system. Students will learn and apply tools from mathematics and science to explore the world and justify the design of their engineered system.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 1023 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 1035 Principles of Engineering I
ENGR 1035 Principles of Engineering I
Credit Hours: 4
This course is designed to prepare students for a successful undergraduate experience in an engineering major. The course will strive to develop fundamental understanding of key engineering principles by closely integrating basic engineering and mathematics principles with their applications to real problems. Topics covered will include learning styles, the engineering design process, and researching an engineering topic. Delivery will be a mixture of traditional lecture, self-paced online learning, hands-on activities, and teamwork. Written and oral reporting will be required. Time permitting, additional topics may be added as deemed appropriate by the instructor. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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ENGR 1050 Engineering Graphics and Design
ENGR 1050 Engineering Graphics and Design
Credit Hours: 2
This course provides an introduction to the engineering disciplines and computer graphics. Its emphasis is on design, solution of unstructured problems, visualization and communication of a design using proper drafting techniques. The mode of delivery is a mixture of lecture and laboratory. The laboratory experience takes the form of hands-on activities. The course contains a series of experiences drawn from different engineering disciplines to illustrate design methodology and engineering problem solving. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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ENGR 1070 Introduction to Solid Modeling
ENGR 1070 Introduction to Solid Modeling
Credit Hours: 2
An introduction to feature based solid modeling of three dimensional components and assemblies. Topics will include: 2D and 3D modeling of parts and assemblies and select advanced Engineering Graphics topics. Several methods of constructing a solid model will be explored.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 1050 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 1080 Fundamentals of Engineering Design
ENGR 1080 Fundamentals of Engineering Design
Credit Hours: 2
This course provides an introductory design experience at the freshman engineering level. The course will guide the student through the design process starting with problem definition and customer requirements and ending with a final design package and a prototype made using rapid prototyping technology. In the process, the students will be introduced to innovation techniques for concept generation. The course also includes basic techniques of design validation using computational software and solid modeling tools. The course concludes with a short primer on presenting design solutions using business terms. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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ENGR 1099 Special Topics in Engineering
ENGR 1099 Special Topics in Engineering
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Covers topics of current interest in Engineering. Topics may vary each semester.
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ENGR 1110 Introduction to Engineering Computing
ENGR 1110 Introduction to Engineering Computing
Credit Hours: 2
This course introduces high school students to two pieces of software used in an undergraduate engineering curriculum - CAD/CAM modeling software and a programming language. CAD/CAM instruction focuses on creating CAD models from 2D sketches after which students will then learn to develop basic product structures using bottom up assembly modeling. The programming portion provides an introduction to programming including algorithms, loops and conditionals, and Boolean logic.
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ENGR 1130 Introductory Computer Aided Design
ENGR 1130 Introductory Computer Aided Design
Credit Hours: 1
An introduction to feature based solid modeling of three-dimensional components. Topics will include: Sketching and constraining 2D cross sections and creating 3D solid features from those sections and feature based solid modeling. An introduction to feature based solid modeling of three-dimensional components. Topics will include: Sketching and constraining 2D cross sections and creating 3D solid features from those sections and feature based solid modeling. An introduction to feature based solid modeling of three-dimensional components. Topics will include: Sketching and constraining 2D cross sections and creating 3D solid features from those sections and feature based solid modeling. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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ENGR 1131 Intermediate Computer Aided Design
ENGR 1131 Intermediate Computer Aided Design
Credit Hours: 1
An introduction to feature based solid modeling of three dimensional components and assemblies. Topics will include: Sketching and constraining 2D cross sections and 3D wire frames and creating 3D solid features from those sections, feature based solid modeling, creating multi-level CAD assemblies and creating part prints from solid geometries.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 1130 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 1200 Engineering Communications
ENGR 1200 Engineering Communications
Credit Hours: 2
This course aims to help students develop the skills needed to write successfully in college as well as everyday life. This course will develop basic skills such as generating, organizing and developing ideas; adjusting writing to different audiences; maintaining focus and coherence; revising; and collaborative writing.
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ENGR 1234 Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications
ENGR 1234 Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications
Credit Hours: 3
ENGR 1234 is an introductory mathematics course for engineers. The course includes topics driven by engineering applications taken directly from core engineering courses. This course is designed to shift the traditional emphasis on math prerequisite requirements to an emphasis on engineering motivation for math. The objective of this course is to increase student retention, motivation, and success in engineering through an application-oriented, hands-on introduction to engineering mathematics. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- MTH 1040 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- MTH 1010 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- MTH 1400 to MTH 1410 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 1300 Critical Thought and Speech
ENGR 1300 Critical Thought and Speech
Credit Hours: 2
This course introduces students to the basic principles of public speaking and persuasion, including speech writing, performance and the tenets of logic. Instruction will focus on the utility of professional public speaking skills and the responsibilities of the speaker. Students will write and present their own speeches as well as analyze the work of others.
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ENGR 1400 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
ENGR 1400 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to biomedical engineering principles focusing on quantitative methods and engineering tools applied to biomechanics, biomedical imaging and signal processing, cellular and molecular biology, biomaterials, rehabilitation and biomedical device design. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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ENGR 3000 Introduction to Cooperative Education in Engineering and Science
ENGR 3000 Introduction to Cooperative Education in Engineering and Science
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite for students seeking entry into the cooperative education program. Students develop a greater understanding of their skills and interests; learn how to market their skills during the search for a co-op assignment and learn about all required forms and assignments required for co-op credit. Students meet with the appropriate career advisor and determine a career action plan for their co-op assignment. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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ENGR 3001 Cooperative Education in Engineering & Science I
ENGR 3001 Cooperative Education in Engineering & Science I
Credit Hours: 0
Refresher course for students who have not obtained a co-op position in the typical timeframe. Students develop a greater understanding of their skills and interests; learn how to market their skills during the search for a co-op assignment and learn about all required forms and assignments required for co-op credit. Students meet with the appropriate career advisor and department chair/faculty member on a regular basis to determine a career action plan. This class is designed for non-freshmen students who have not been able to find a co-op position or need additional assistance to obtain one. More one-on-one intensive support is provided. (This may be waived for students who obtained a co-op position and earned credit for this in the prior semester.) This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 3000 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3002 Cooperative Education in Engineering & Science II
ENGR 3002 Cooperative Education in Engineering & Science II
Credit Hours: 0
Refresher course for students who have not obtained a co-op position in the typical timeframe. Students develop a greater understanding of their skills and interests; learn how to market their skills during the search for a co-op assignment and learn about all required forms and assignments required for co-op credit. Students meet with the appropriate career advisor and department chair/faculty member on a regular basis to determine a career action plan. This class is designed for non-freshmen students who have not been able to find a co-op position or need additional assistance to obtain one. More one-on-one intensive support is provided. (This may be waived for students who obtained a co-op position and earned credit for this in the prior semester.) This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 3000 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- ENGR 3001 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3030 Professional World of Work III
ENGR 3030 Professional World of Work III
Credit Hours: 1
This course focuses on preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination, which is the first step toward professional licensure. Students are provided refresher sessions in most of the morning session topics represented on the FE exam and some of the afternoon session topics. Taking the actual FE exam at the conclusion of the course is required. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- CTA 3030 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering
ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering
Credit Hours: 2
This course introduces the students to the various non-technical enablers for success in engineering practice and employment. The first part of the course focuses on managing oneself in a corporate setting. The second part of the course covers intrapreneurial mindedness or the ability to function entrepreneurially inside a corporate setting which is grounded in organizational psychology and behavioral economics. These will be introduced using various readings and case studies that give the student a wide range of exposures (i.e. company size, product portfolio and technology level). The last part of the course covers effectuation (entrepreneurial decision making under uncertainty) and contrast it to the predictive decision making that is the hallmark of engineering training. The course involves a number of written and oral presentations. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- CTA 3010 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3112 Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
ENGR 3112 Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
Credit Hours: 1
This course focuses on preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination, which is the first step toward professional licensure. Students are provided refresher sessions in the topics covered on the FE exam. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- CTA 3010 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3120 Statics
ENGR 3120 Statics
Credit Hours: 3
The application of equilibrium equations to the analysis of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include: vector algebra, moments, couples, free body diagrams, external forces and internal forces. The inertial properties of areas and solid objects are covered. Application of equilibrium to beams and other load supporting structures is described. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- MTH 2410 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently) OR
- ENGR 1234 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- ELEE 3880 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently) AND
- PHY 1600 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3130 Dynamics
ENGR 3130 Dynamics
Credit Hours: 3
The application of kinematics and kinetics to particles and rigid bodies. The course considers fixed and moving reference frames, momentum and energy methods and applications in engineering problems. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 3120 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3140 Fluid Mechanics
ENGR 3140 Fluid Mechanics
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the fundamentals of fluid statics and dynamics. Topics include: integral formulations, the Bernoulli equation, dimensional analysis, internal and external viscous flow, and fluid machinery. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 3120 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- ENGR 3150 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3150 Thermodynamics I
ENGR 3150 Thermodynamics I
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. Topics include: evaluation of various forms of heat, work, other energy forms, properties of fluids, conservation of mass, conservation of energy, and entropy. Applications are made to turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, compressor, nozzles, throttling valves, and thermodynamic cycles. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- CHM 1050 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- CHM 1070 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- MTH 1420 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- ENGR 1234 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- PHY 1600 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3170 Science of Materials
ENGR 3170 Science of Materials
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the study of metals, polymers and ceramics as engineering materials. The course considers the atomic, molecular and crystalline structure of materials and how they are related to material properties. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- CHM 1070 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- CHM 1050 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- ENGR 3120 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3190 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
ENGR 3190 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
A set of laboratory experiences to illustrate fluid mechanics principles, including fluid statics, conservation of mass, the momentum equation, viscosity measurement, fluid kinematics, internal and external flows, and fluid machinery. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 3140 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3200 Principles of Electrical Engineering
ENGR 3200 Principles of Electrical Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
A course designed for non-electrical engineering students to provide theoretical and practical insights in the basic areas of electrical engineering. Topics include: basic linear network theory, electronics, electromechanical energy conversion and computer systems. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- MTH 2410 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- ENGR 1234 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- PHY 1620 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- PHY 1630 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3210 Principles of Electrical Engineering Laboratory
ENGR 3210 Principles of Electrical Engineering Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Use of ammeter, voltmeter, oscilloscope; investigation of circuit theorems; transient and steady-state behavior of RLC circuits; sinusoidal and steady-state analysis; applications of diodes, transistors, and digital logic circuits. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 3200 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3240 Engineering Economy
ENGR 3240 Engineering Economy
Credit Hours: 3
Basic concepts of economic analysis of alternatives. Depreciation and depletion. Sensitivity and risk analysis. Economic analysis of operations. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- MTH 1420 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently) OR
- ENGR 1234 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3260 Mechanics of Materials
ENGR 3260 Mechanics of Materials
Credit Hours: 3
Response of non-rigid solids to different types of loads such as tension, compression, torsion and bending. The course considers stress-strain relationships and their use in the analysis and design of structures, pressure vessels and machine components. The concept of stability is introduced as applied to the buckling of columns. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 3120 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3270 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
ENGR 3270 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
A set of laboratory experiences to illustrate solid mechanics principles. Experiments are designed to demonstrate stress characteristics under tensile and compressive deformation, torsion, buckling, and bending. An introduction to strain gages and data acquisition is provided. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 3260 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3300 Principles of Mechanical Engineering
ENGR 3300 Principles of Mechanical Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
A course designed for non-mechanical engineering students to provide theoretical and practical insights in basic areas of mechanical engineering. Topics include the kinematic analysis of particles and rigid bodies, kinetic analysis of particles and rigid bodies under equilibrium and non-equilibrium conditions, and heat transfer via conduction, convection and radiation. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- MTH 2410 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- ENGR 1234 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- CHM 1070 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently) AND
- PHY 1600 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3333 Sustainable Engineering
ENGR 3333 Sustainable Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Engineering in the context of social, environmental, and economic issues. Life cycle analysis of the complete cycle of a project to minimize environmental impact while maximizing social and economic value. Sources of energy and energy policy. Management of solid and hazardous waste, air pollution.
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ENGR 3400 Heat Transfer
ENGR 3400 Heat Transfer
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to conduction, convection, and radiation. Topics include: one- and two-dimensional steady and transient conduction, internal and external convection, natural and forced convection, environmental radiation, and radiation exchange between gray surfaces. Applications are made to heat exchangers, finned surfaces, and various industrial processes. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 3140 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- ENGR 3150 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- MTH 3720 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 3410 Heat Transfer Laboratory
ENGR 3410 Heat Transfer Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
A set of laboratory experiences to illustrate heat transfer principles. Experiments are designed to demonstrate conduction, convection and radiation. Exercises include the application of thermocouples, thermistors and data acquisition equipment. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Corequisites:
- ENGR 3400
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ENGR 4000 Advanced Topics in Engineering
ENGR 4000 Advanced Topics in Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Independent study on a topic of mutual interest between a faculty member and student.
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ENGR 4020 Foundations of Electrical Engineering
ENGR 4020 Foundations of Electrical Engineering
Credit Hours: 0
This is an online, self-paced review course that covers fundamentals of electric circuits and basic electronic circuits. Topics include basic linear network theory, electronics & digital systems. This course is normally offered every fall, winter, and summer semester.
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ENGR 4030 Foundations of Digital Systems and Microcontrollers
ENGR 4030 Foundations of Digital Systems and Microcontrollers
Credit Hours: 0
This is an online, self-paced review course that covers fundamentals of digital systems and microcontrollers. Topics include basic digital logic circuit design (combinational and sequential) and fundamentals of microcontrollers including architecture programming and prototyping. This course is normally offered every fall, winter, and summer semester.
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ENGR 4045 Interdisciplinary Design Entrepreneurship and Service
ENGR 4045 Interdisciplinary Design Entrepreneurship and Service
Credit Hours: 3
This single semester design course has a lecture/studio-lab model. It will typically consist of students in their sophomore or junior year from architecture, business administration, psychology, engineering, and health professions forming teams to work on socially beneficial projects. It emphasizes social responsibility, teamwork and communication presentations. Topics include the basics of product development, the different aspects of creative thinking in design and the basics of entrepreneurship and business plan development.
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ENGR 4070 Introduction to Electric Vehicle Modeling
ENGR 4070 Introduction to Electric Vehicle Modeling
Credit Hours: 3
Design and manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)need a confluence of many disciplines such as power generation and storage, mechanical systems, power electronics, embedded systems and controls, motor technology, and software development. Mathematical modeling and simulation play a crucial role in this process. In this course we take a step-by-step approach to introduce all these multi-disciplinary aspects of the electrified drivetrain. Software is used in this course to introduce the student to key aspects of EVs and HEVs. The course outcomes include the development of student expertise in modeling battery and power storage systems, power electronics, electric drives and various HEV and EV architectures. This course is meant for senior undergrads in ME or EE. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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ENGR 4120 Marketing Technical Industries
ENGR 4120 Marketing Technical Industries
Credit Hours: 3
An introductory study of the management of marketing - a downstream function of business that links the firm to customers, clients, and consumers. Fundamental concepts of marketing are explored including the marketing concept, marketing orientation, customer orientation, as well as several components of the marketing function such as product innovation, new product design, marketing research, product mix, communications mix, retailing, internet marketing, channels of distribution, pricing, and global marketing. The ethical implications of marketing decisions are also discussed. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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ENGR 4130 Building Energy Modeling
ENGR 4130 Building Energy Modeling
Credit Hours: 3
The Building Energy Modeling course introduces students to the fundamentals of designing and operating high-performance buildings, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. Through practical activities and group projects, students will learn to use energy modeling software OpenStudio to calculate and analyze energy consumption for heating, cooling, lighting, and equipment. The course emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between architecture and engineering students, providing foundational knowledge in building energy systems and promoting solutions that improve energy savings, occupant comfort, and environmental impact.
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ENGR 4220 Control Systems
ENGR 4220 Control Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Modeling of chemical, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems. Analytic solution of open loop and feedback type systems. Root Locus methods in design of systems and evaluation of system performance. Time and frequency domain design of control systems. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- MTH 3720 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 4240 Engineering Economics
ENGR 4240 Engineering Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Basic concepts of economic analysis of alternatives. Depreciation and depletion. Sensitivity and risk analysis. Economic analysis of operations.
Prerequisites:
- MTH 2410 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 4350 Environmental Impact Assessment
ENGR 4350 Environmental Impact Assessment
Credit Hours: 3
This course will cover the science and practice of assessing environmental impacts of human activities. Understanding the feedbacks within coupled social-ecological systems has emerged as a critical concept in environmental and social science and has highlighted the need to consider the impacts of human activities on ecosystem components which affect both humans and the physical environment. This course will look at the feedbacks between engineering activities and the natural world, the benefits that society receives from ecosystems with an emphasis on engineering impacts such as water supply and purification. The course will also cover requirements in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to prepare Environmental Impact Statements, including identifying the purpose and need of a proposed action covered by NEPA, defining alternative actions and the "do nothing" alternative. Other national environmental regulations which impact Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) will be reviewed, including the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, as well as climate change, and related issues.
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ENGR 4420 Finite Elements Methods
ENGR 4420 Finite Elements Methods
Credit Hours: 3
Matrix techniques: solution of large systems of algebraic equations. Basic equations from solid mechanics. Finite element methods, 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional formulation. Computer applications in structural mechanics. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- MTH 3720 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 4440 Vibrations
ENGR 4440 Vibrations
Credit Hours: 3
Free and forced vibrations of systems with one degree of freedom. Rotating and reciprocating unbalance, critical speeds, vibration isolation and transmissibility, vibration measuring instruments, frequency response. Free and forced vibration of two degrees of freedom systems. Introduction to matrix methods.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 3130 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- MTH 3720 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 4444 Engineering Creativity and Leadership
ENGR 4444 Engineering Creativity and Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn systematic creativity techniques that can be applied to help engineers and technical professionals routinely generate creative, innovative, high-value solutions to open-ended design problems or perceived market opportunities. These techniques cover aspects of the creativity process, including opportunity recognition, problem definition, concept generation, concept selection, and implementation. This course will involve student discussion, exercises, role plays, structured experiences, and interactive projects as methods of learning about the theories and practices of leadership. Students will learn that leadership is a body of knowledge that can be taught and learned by anyone. "Leadership is a process of visioning, initiating, guiding, and encouraging a group to accomplish positive change." This is a service learning course.
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ENGR 4500 Innovation and Creativity
ENGR 4500 Innovation and Creativity
Credit Hours: 3
Innovation is often touted as essential to competitive advantage, yet most engineers and technical professionals receive very little training in systematic innovation techniques. This class will present approximately twenty systematic innovation techniques that can be applied to help engineers and technical professionals routinely generate creative, innovative, high-value solutions to open-ended design problems or perceived market opportunities. These techniques cover all aspects of the innovation process, including opportunity recognition, problem definition, concept generation, concept selection, and implementation. The course will include several hands-on exercises and short inspirational videos. Individual and team assignments will be required. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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ENGR 4520 Sensors and Actuators
ENGR 4520 Sensors and Actuators
Credit Hours: 3
Study of fundamental transduction mechanisms of common sensors and actuators. Principles of data acquisition including signal conditioning and sampling theory. Use of hardware and software tools for interfacing and data interaction with sensors and actuators. Introduction to micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). A key component of this course will be laboratory exercises involving sensors and actuators. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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ENGR 4700 Front and Back Ends of Innovation
ENGR 4700 Front and Back Ends of Innovation
Credit Hours: 3
The biggest opportunities for innovation occur very early in the product creation process. This course will focus on the early steps in the product development process with an emphasis on tools and techniques that can lead to breakthrough innovations. Students will learn to be creative yet thorough and rigorous in the crucial activities of concept generation and selection. Project work will involve traversing through the concept development activity on several potential new products. Several short case studies will be presented.
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ENGR 4780 Mechatronics
ENGR 4780 Mechatronics
Credit Hours: 3
Principles, components, and design of mechatronic systems, including modeling and simulation, sensors, actuators, control strategies, and instrumentation. These topics are explored in the context of a group project.
Prerequisites:
- ELEE 2520 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- ENGR 3200 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 4790 Mechatronics: Modeling and Simulation
ENGR 4790 Mechatronics: Modeling and Simulation
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis, synthesis and design of mechatronic systems through the use of modeling and simulation tools. Use will be made of a unified energy flow approach to model mechatronic systems that comprise multi-disciplinary components. Computer simulation exercises to enhance student learning will be a key component of this course. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- MTH 1420 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- PHY 1620 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 4800 Venture Creation and Business Model Development
ENGR 4800 Venture Creation and Business Model Development
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers various techniques of creating viable business models as well as the basic roadmap for venture creation. The course is generally applied to ventures involving either products or services that are of technical nature. The course involves a central project of the student's choosing. The course requires students communicating directly and repeatedly with customers to craft a viable business model of their venture.
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ENGR 4820 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning of Buildings
ENGR 4820 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning of Buildings
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning of buildings. The course will cover the application of thermodynamic, fluid, and heat transfer principles to the design and analysis of HVAC systems and components. Coverage includes determination of building heating and cooling loads, indicators for indoor environmental quality, analysis and specification of heating and cooling equipment, performance of air distribution systems, and characterization of heat exchangers. Emphasis is placed on energy conservation and system efficiency through coverage of topics such as heat pumps, thermal energy storage, and heat recovery systems.
Prerequisites:
- ENGR 3400 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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ENGR 4840 Design Economics in Additive Manufacturing
ENGR 4840 Design Economics in Additive Manufacturing
Credit Hours: 3
This course touches on the economic benefits and value creation that can result from additive manufacturing throughout the entire product lifecycle. The course introduces basic techniques to evaluate the business case for having a product be additively manufactured vs. traditionally manufactured, in part or in whole. The course provides an overview of the use of additively manufactured tooling and service parts in current and future operations. This course is normally offered in the fall semester.
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ENGR 4850 Introduction to Systems Engineering
ENGR 4850 Introduction to Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Provides an introduction to the key elements of Systems Engineering and Systems Architecting. Includes topics on the selection of system architectures, the development of requirements for engineered systems, exploration of system concepts, and assessment of the emergent behaviors of complex systems. The course explores the interactions of functions within a given system and between external systems. The course quantifies the relationships between physical elements, the functions they enable, and the requirements they must meet. System life cycles from concept to post-development operation are considered.