Engineering Science (ENGS)

Dr. Gordon Silverman

Interim Dean of Engineering

115. Introduction to Engineering. This course is designed around a variety of engineering themes. Each theme is related to one (or more) of the engineering disciplines offered through the School of Engineering. Every theme involves project work emphasizing design, problem solving methodologies, critical thinking, communication and team participation. All students participate in all projects. A course objective is to acquaint all students with each of the areas of engineering available through the School in order to assist them in their choice of major. Ethics, professional responsibilities, and economic concerns are part of the projects. Four hours of lecture and project work. Fall.  (Cr. 3)

116. Introduction to Engineering Computation. Introductory course in computation for the practice of engineering. An introduction to structured programming using the Visual Basic programming language for the solution of engineering problems. The course will include one or more projects. In the course of completing the project(s), students are introduced to: use of the Internet as an information resource; computer application packages for engineering analysis and modeling; and computer applications for preparation of documentation and graphics. Two hours lecture, two hours of practical activities. Spring. (Cr. 3)

201. Materials Science. Atomic structure; crystallographic concepts; relationship of structure to properties of metals, ceramics and organic materials. Equilibrium and non-equilibrium relationships of multiphase materials. Methods for changing properties of materials. Three lectures, three-hour laboratory every second week. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: CHEM 101.     (Cr. 3)

202. Materials Science Laboratory. This is the laboratory portion of ENGS 201. Performance in the laboratory will be incorporated in the grade received in ENGS 201. Three hour laboratory every second week. Fall and Spring.    (Cr.0)

203. Electrical Systems. Elementary electrical concepts. Resistive networks. Nodal and mesh analysis. Dependent sources. Network theorems. Energy storing elements. Transient response of first and second order circuits. Sinusoidal excitation. Phasors. Alternating current steady state analysis. Computer-aided solutions. The curriculum is consistent with the needs of the PE Examination. Four hours a week includes problem and laboratory sessions. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: MATH 104.     (Cr. 3)

204. Environmental Engineering Principles I. Introductory course in environmental engineering designed to provide the foundation for understanding local and regional environmental problems. Topics include mass balance concepts, chemical stoichiometry, reaction kinetics, water quality evaluations for surface and ground water systems, acid rain, risk assessment, water supply, water and wastewater treatment processes, and treatment of hazardous waste. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisite: MATH 103, CHEM 101. (Cr. 3)

205. Introductory Thermodynamics. Definitions of energy systems, properties, and unit systems. Work, heat, and the first law of thermodynamics in open and closed systems. Applications to compressors, pumps, turbines, heat exchanger, and nozzles. The second law of thermodynamics and its effect on energy systems. Three lectures. Fall and Spring Prerequisites: MATH 104, CHEM 101, PHYS 101.  (Cr. 3)

206. Statics. Vector quantities, forces, and moments; resultants of force systems; free body diagrams and static equilibrium; analysis of truss, frame and machines in static equilibrium; dry friction; belt friction; first and second moments. Three lectures. Fall and Spring Prerequisites: MATH 104, PHYS 101.          (Cr. 3)

220. Dynamics. Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies in planar motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum; introduction to mechanical vibrations. Three lectures. Spring. Prerequisite: ENGS 206.            (Cr. 3)

230. Introductory Solid Mechanics. Analysis of stress and strain due to axial, torsional, and flexural loads; beams, shafts, columns. Elastic deformation under axial, flexural, and torsional loads. Statically determinate and indeterminate problems; principles of superposition and compatibility. Elastic column buckling. Three lectures. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: ENGS 206.     (Cr. 3)

231. Solid Mechanics Laboratory. Application and verification of principles of mechanics of solids. Preparation of technical reports. Three hours. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENGS 230.       (Cr. 3)