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101 Engineering Orientation 103 Principles of Problem Solving 104 Applied Problem Solving 107 Introduction to Design I 108 Introduction to Design II 221 Surveying 222 Route Surveying 225 Thermodynamics 235 Statics 241 Digital Logic 255 Electric Circuits 275 Dynamics 299 Co-op Experience 321 Soil Mechanics 323 Transportation Engineering 324 Construction Materials and Estimating 325 Structural Analysis 335 Engineering Economics 343 Discrete Electronic Devices 344 Integrated Circuits 345 Advanced Electrical Circuits 347 Microcomputer Engineering 349 Electrical Machines 355 Strength of Materials 362 Manufacturing 363 Vibrations 364 Engineering Materials 365 Mechanical Systems and Controls 375 Fluid Mechanics 390 Special Design Projects 435 Engineering Statistics 491 Senior Design 422 Reinforced Concrete Design 426 Steel Design 427 Geotechnical Engineering Design 428 Environmental Engineering and Design 429 Water Resources 443 Linear Control Systems 445 Signals and Systems 447 Microprocessor Systems Design 448 Software Engineering 449 Electrical Power 463 Heat Transfer 464 Dynamics of Machinery 465 Fluid/Thermal Design 466 Machine Design 471 Engineering Design and Analysis 482 Engineering Organization and Management

422 Reinforced Concrete Design (4) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Design of reinforced concrete structures for bending, shear and diagonal tension, axial load and bending, development lengths and splices, including retaining walls and reinforced concrete foundations. Prerequisite: ENGR 325. Fall

426 Steel Design (4) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Design of steel structures for tension members, beams and columns, bolted and welded connections, including plate girders using the latest LRFD specifications. Prerequisite: ENGR 325. Spring

427 Geotechnical Engineering Design (3) 3 hours lecture. Topics that will be studied include: bearing capacity, isolated and combined footing design, lateral earth pressure, retaining wall design, pile and pier design, slope stability, and design of foundations for seismicity. The professional and ethical responsibility as well as legal ramifications of design problems will also be considered. Prerequisites: ENGR 321. Spring

428 Environmental Engineering and Design (4) 3 hours lecture. 3 hours lab. Study of environmental systems, water/air/soil resources, environmental legislation, and design of pollution control equipment. Topics include legislation review, water chemistry, water treatment, wastewater treatment, air pollution abatement, solid waste management, and hazardous waste treatment. Prerequisites: ENGR 375 and CHEM 261. Fall

429 Water Resources (4) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Study of the hydrologic cycle. Topics include precipitation analysis, infiltration analysis, groundwater flow, unit hydrograph development, hydrologic probabilities, and flow measurement. This course will consider both design of water use and water excess management facilities. Prerequisite: ENGR 375. Fall

435 Engineering Statistics (3) 3 hours lecture. Calculus-based examination of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics covered include population and sample data analysis, discrete random variables, continuous random variables, frequency distributions, probability, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression and correlation. Computer applications for problem solution are required. Prerequisites: ENGR 107 and MATH 433 and junior standing.

443 Linear Control Systems (3) 3 hours lecture. A study of the fundamental concepts of linear automated control of physical systems. The course includes the following areas of study: mathematical modeling, block diagrams, frequency response analysis, root-locus analysis, time-domain analysis, stability analysis, compensation techniques, controller design, and interface transducers. Prerequisites: ENGR 345. Spring

445 Signals and Systems (3) 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. This course concentrates on the classification, analysis and design of systems in both the time- and frequency-domains. Continuous-time linear systems such as Fourier Series, Fourier Transform, and bilateral Laplace Transform are studied. Discrete-time linear systems such as solving difference equations, Discrete-Time Fourier Transform, bilateral z-Transform. Sampling, quantization, and discrete-time processing of continuous-time signals. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: ENGR 255. Spring

447 Microprocessor Systems Design (3) 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. This course involves the design of firmware and hardware for microprocessor-based systems, including analog and digital interfaces, system architecture, memory system design, IO structure and handshaking protocols, interrupts, timers, parallel and serial subsystems, and analog-to-digital conversion. Prerequisites: ENGR 347 or consent of instructor. Spring

448 Software Engineering (3) 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. An introduction to software engineering principles, with emphasis on the methods, processes, tools, and metrics needed to develop quality software products and systems. Prerequisites: ENGR 347 or consent of instructor. Spring

449 Electrical Power (3) 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Fundamental concepts of power system analysis, transmission line parameters, basic system models, steady state performance, network calculations, power flow solutions, fault studies, symmetrical components, operating strategies and control. Prerequisites: ENGR 349. Fall

463 Heat Transfer (3) 3 hours lecture. An investigation into heat transfer and the formulation of the fundamental principles and laws that govern conduction, convection, and radiation for both steady state and transient conditions with their application in the analysis and design of actual processes and heat exchanges. Prerequisites: MATH 433, ENGR 225 and ENGR 375. Fall

464 Dynamics of Machinery (3) 3 hours lecture. The analysis of displacement, velocity and acceleration in mechanical linkages with emphasis in kinematics, dynamics and design of machines. Prerequisite: ENGR 275. Fall

465 Fluid/Thermal Design (3) 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Application of the fundamental principles of heat transfer and fluid flow in the engineering analysis and design of fluid thermal systems (piping layouts, air conditioners, heat exchangers, power plants, solar and wind power, compressors, etc.). Prerequisites: ENGR 375 and ENGR 463. Spring

466 Machine Design (3) 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Engineering design and analysis of machine elements including screws, fasteners, gears, bearings, brakes and flexible elements, with emphasis on design applications. Prerequisites: ENGR 108 and ENGR 355. Spring

471 Engineering Design and Analysis (3) 3 hours lecture. Application of the professional method to the formulation and design solution for real-world, industry-type problems. Student teams will utilize their knowledge of engineering principles, as well as social and economic issues to develop, analyze, and evaluate proposed designs using experimental, computer, and numerical techniques. Prerequisites: senior standing in engineering and consent of instructor. Fall

482 Engineering Organization and Management (3) 3 hours lecture. An examination of the fundamental concepts of management in engineering organizations with emphasis on the relationships among types of engineering work, type of organizational structure, and managerial responsibilities. Includes study of motivation, time management, oral and written communications, engineering ethics and lifelong learning. Prerequisite: junior standing in engineering or consent of instructor. Spring

491 Senior Design (3). A course which provides an opportunity for synthesis of technical, professional, and general knowledge for engineering students. Design problems provided by industrial sponsors are studied by small teams of students to develop solutions using engineering design, while considering realistic constraints such as economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and social impact. Formal written and oral reports to faculty, industrial sponsors, and invited guests are required. Prerequisite: senior standing in engineering and consent of department chair.

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