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EGR 101.
Introduction to Engineering
3 credits
Introduction to the engineering profession. Emphasis on exploring
various branches of engineering. Course will utilize audio visual
material, visiting lecturers and trips to plants and factories.
EGR 102.
Introduction to Engineering Design
2 credits
EGR 110.
Engineering Graphics
3 credits
Introduction to the use of computers in engineering, basic word
processing, use of spreadsheets, elementary graphics, elementary
computational algorithms.
EGR 201.
Electrical Circuit Analysis
4 credits
Introduction to basic concepts of circuit elements, models and
techniques used in circuit and network analysis including laboratory
experiments.
EGR 211.
Engineering Statics
3 credits
Study of the elements of statics in two and three dimensions,
laws of equilibrium applied to machines and structures, friction,
and centroids. Three (3) lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:
PHY 121 and two (2) courses in calculus.
EGR 251.
Mechanics of Materials
3 credits
Examines stress and strain, torsion, bending, shear in beams,
beam deflections, and ability of columns.
EGR 311.
Engineering Dynamics
3 credits
Examines kinematics of rectilinear and curvilinear motion of
particles, kinetics of particles and systems of particles, kinetics
of planemotion or rigid bodies, (work and energy relations and
impulse and momentum principles). Prerequisite: ENGR 211
EGR 320.
Engineering Thermodynamics
3 credits
Study of the fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics. Topics
include the phases of matter and their thermodynamics properties
(especially steam), equilibrium, entropy, irreversibility, and
reversibility, conservation of energy, the second law of thermodynamics,
and an introduction to thermodynamic cycles.
EGR 330.
Introduction to Materials
3 credits
Study of the characteristics of constituent materials and the
design and behavior of portland cement and bituminous concrete
mixtures with demonstrated laboratory experiments. An introduction
to other construction materials such as steel, wood, plastic,
etc. will be provided.
EGR 331.
Introduction to Materials Lab
1 credit
EGR 475.
Engineering Design I
3 credits
(see major specific technical elective)
EGR 476.
Engineering Design II
3 credits
(see major specific technical elective)
EGR 490.
Engineering Project
3 credits
Multi-disciplinary design projects. Small groups design, build
and test realistic engineering systems under faculty supervision.
Safety, economic, environmental, and ethical considerations are
stressed. Written and oral reports required.
EGR 499.
Engineering Seminar
1 credit
Teaches students how to engineer their presentations. Students
make presentations and the class provides verbal and written
critique of the substance and form of the presentation.
Course Descriptions
for Civil Engineering Electives
EGR 320.
Engineering Thermodynamics
3 credits
General treatment of the basic laws of the thermodynamics with
emphasis on engineering applications.
EGR 361.
Engineering Survey
3 credits
Analysis and adjustment of observations in surveying and photogrammetry:
error theory, error propagation, matrix methods of least squares
adjustment, constraints, and sequential adjustment methods.
EGR 366.
Fluid Mechanics
3 credits
Comprehensive first course in basic and applied fluid mechanics.
Topics include fluid properties, statics, kinematics, and dynamics;
Euler's and Bernoulli's equations; hydrodynamics; dimensional
analysis and similitude; real fluids, laminar and turbulent flows;
boundary layer model and approximate analysis; compressible flow
and propulsion devices; flow measurement; and introduction to
turbomachinery with applications.
EGR 371.
Structural Analysis
3 credits
Introduction to structural analysis, classification of structural
elements; analysis of statistically determinate trusses, cables,
beams, frames, and deflections in elementary structures; introduction
to virtual work; analysis of indeterminate structures; and introduction
to force method of analysis.
EGR 461.
Geotechnical Engineering
3 credits
Study of soil formation, classification, physical and mechanical
properties, compaction, bearing capacity, earth pressures, consolidation
and shear strength. Emphasis on design methods for foundations
and earth structures. Activities include determination of soil
properties for design through site investigations.
EGR 475CE.
Steel Design
3 credits
Introduction to building codes. Study the fundamentals of modeling
of steel frame components and systems, as well as load resistance
factor design of tension members and compression members.
EGR 476CE.
Concrete Design
credits
Study of beams, columns, and slabs in reinforced concrete structures.
Topics include properties of reinforced concrete materials; design
of beams and slabs for flexure, shear, anchorage of reinforcement,
and deflection; design of columns for axial force, bending and
shear; and ultimate strength design methods.
EGR 481.
Environmental Engineering
3 credits
Overall view of environmental engineering with emphasis on water
supply and treatment, sewer design, wastewater treatment, air
pollution control, and solid waste management.
EGR 485.
Transportation Engineering
3 credits
Planning, design and operation of transportation systems with
emphasis on multimodal transportation techniques and unified
system engineering theories to analyze large scale transportation
problems. Discussion of Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems (IVHS)
and hands-on experience in computer models in transportation
operations and planning. Analyze the interactions between transportation
infrastructure and environmental engineering planning.
EGR 490.
Engineering Project
3 credits
Studies the techniques for defining and solving open-ended problems
in engineering including problem definition, ideation, optimization,
decision making, and oral and written communication of solutions.
Utilizes engineering case studies which include technical ethical
decisions. Students design projects utilizing computer aided
engineering. Students work in teams on a design project for one
semester.
Course Description
for Mechanical Engineering Courses
EGR 251.
Mechanics of Materials
3 credits
Introduction to the concept of stress, strain and deformation.
Topics include: mechanical behavior of engineering materials;
analysis and design of bar type members subject to tension, shear,
bending, torsion and combined loading; and instability and buckling
of column-type members.
EGR 351
Kinematics of Machines
3 credits
Fundamentals of the elements of mechanisms. Emphasis on the application
of fundamental principles in the field of mechanical movements
of machine components such as linkage, cam and gears.
EGR 366.
Fluid Mechanics
3 credits
Comprehensive first course in basic and applied fluid mechanics.
Topics include fluid properties, statics and dynamics of ideal
and real fluids, equations of fluid motion, dimensional analysis,
incompressible flows, boundary layer analysis, and introduction
to compressible flows.
EGR 381.
Manufacturing Technology
3 credits
Introduction to modern manufacturing technology. Topics include
numerical control of machines, composite materials, etc.; applications
of manufacturing machinery; and industrial safety.
EGR 475ME.
Mechanical Components Design
3 credits
Introduction to the design of mechanical components subject to
static, dynamic and fatigue loads. Topics include design using
mechanical components such as bolts and nuts, fasteners, springs,
and bearings; and computer aided design using finite element
methods.
EGR 476ME.
Mechanical Systems Design
3 credits
Assembly of components into systems design. Applications of design
process to fasteners, welding, springs, bearings, shafts, gears,
and other elements common to mechanical engineering systems.
EGR 486.
Heat Transfer and Lab
3 credits
Study of the theories of conduction, convection, radiation, and
their use in engineering applications. Analytical and computational
solutions are emphasized. Activities include experimental verification
of theories of heat transfer in the laboratory including measurements,
instrumentation, test procedure, and interpretation of results.
EGR 487.
Thermodynamics II
3 credits
Review of fundamentals of thermodynamics, criteria of equilibrium,
general thermodynamic relations and auxiliary functions, thermodynamic
properties of systems, and chemical equilibrium.
EGR 488.
Vibrations and Control
3 credits
Study of vibration and single-degree of freedom. Examines the
concept of frequency, phase angle, damping, and resonance; Lagrange's
equations, vibrations of two-degree of freedom systems, and continuous
systems. Introduction to the control of dynamic systems.
EGR 490.
Engineering Project
3 credits
Multi-disciplinary design projects. Small groups of students
design, build, and test realistic engineering systems under faculty
supervision. Emphasis on safety, economic, environmental and
ethical considerations. Students present written and oral reports.
Course Descriptions
for Electrical Engineering Electives
EGR 201.
Electrical Circuit Analysis
4 credits
Introduction to basic concepts of circuit elements, models and
techniques used in circuit and network analysis including laboratory
experiments.
EGR 314.
Math for Engineers
3 credits
Application of mathematical techniques to the solution of typical
chemical engineering problems and processes, including numerical
and classical mathematical methods for solving non-linear problems.
EGR 354.
Electronics
3 credits
Analysis of active linear electronic devices; design and analysis
of semiconductor electronic circuits; small signal modeling;
biasing; amplifier design; and frequency analysis.
EGR 364.
Signal and Systems
3 credits
Analysis of relationships among various representations of linear
systems; discrete-time systems; ME systems; z-transform; fouier
analysis; form; design of digital filters.
EGR 365.
Electromagnetism
3 credits
Application of Maxwell's Equations to engineering problems. Topics
include electrostatics, magnetostatics, timevaring fields, waves
and propagation, transmission lines, and waveguides.
EGR 474.
Digital Signal Processing
3 credits
Study of the fundamental concepts of basic signal processing,
digital filters, spectral analysis, data acquisition, control,
and communications.
EGR 477.
Power Systems and Controls
3 credits
Study of the basic concepts of power generation, control theory,
transformation, transmission and use, transient analysis, network
reduction techniques, and load flow problems.
EGR 478.
Communications
3 credits
Study of the theory and practice of communication systems; analog
and digital communication techniques.
Course Descriptions
for Chemical Engineering Electives
EGR 314.
Math for Engineers
3 credits
Application of mathematical techniques to the solution of typical
chemical engineering problems and processes, including numerical
and classical mathematical methods for solving non-linear problems.
EGR 315.
Instrumental Methods and Lab.
3 credits
Students are exposed through lectures and laboratory experiments
to the common analytical methods used for the analysis of chemical
and flow systems emphasis in placed on the analytic if liquid,
gas and solid samples.
EGR 320.
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
3 credits
Principles in thermodynamics with industrial applications. Applications
of first and second laws, engines, turbines, equation of state,
fluid properties, phase equilibria, non-ideal solutions, and
reaction equilibria.
EGR 362.
Chemical Process Principles
3 credits
Study of material and energy balances with emphasis on steady-
and unsteady-state physical and chemical processes. Gas behavior,
thermodynamic properties, thermophysical, and thermochemical
concepts are covered.
EGR 363.
Kinetics and Reactor Design
3 credits
Study of kinetics and mechanisms of typical industrial chemical
reactions. Emphasis on the effects of temperature, pressure,
and concentrations on the rates of chemical reactions. Design
of batch, semi-batch, and continuous flow reactors required.
EGR 366.
Fluid Mechanics
3 credits
Fundamental principles and applications of momentum transfer.
Analysis of chemical engineering processes and operations involving
fluid flow.
EGR 462.
Unit Operations Lab
3 credits
Laboratory experiments in stagewise operations, diffusion processes,
momentum, and heat and mass transfer for typical chemical engineering
operations.
EGR 475CH.
Process Design and Control
3 credits
Study of the operation of large-scale computer systems for steady-state
simulation of chemical processes; dynamics of chemical processes
and theory of control techniques.
EGR 476CH.
Plant Design and Economics
3 credits
Application of concepts of unit operations, reactor design, economics
(including cost estimation methods) and process control to the
design of a chemical process and plant.
EGR 482.
Heat and Mass Transfer
3 credits
Fundamental principles and applications of energy and mass transfer.
Analysis of chemical engineering processes and operations involving
heat and mass transfer.
EGR 483.
Separation Process
3 credits
Examines principles of stagewise operations such as distillation,
extraction, drying, absorption, filtration and other chemical
engineering separation processes.
EGR 490.
Engineering Design Project
3 credits
Project for a student to demonstrate initiative in applying fundamental
chemical engineering principles and concepts to the solution
of an industrial chemical engineering problem.
EGR 499.
Engineering Seminar
1 credit
Students learn how to engineer their technical presentations.
Each week one or two students learn how to make technical presentations.
Each class member presents an oral and written critique of each
presentation in terms of substance and form. |
