1302

89

Engineering and Technology Fundamentals
(3-3-0)

Overview of techniques and fundamental principles used in engineering, science and technology. Topics include: dimensional analysis and units, measurements, representation of technical information, problem solving, and an introduction to selected science and engineering topics.

1400

PC Applications in Engineering (4-3-1)

Application of PC hardware and software to engineering problems. Data acquisition and computational methods for structures, piping and electronics. Intensive use of the NSF sponsored laboratory for data acquisition, transmission and analysis of data. Modern technology approach to computations/mechanics.

1401

Engineering Graphics and Visualization W/Lab(4-3-4)

Introduction to graphics, with emphasis on drafting techniques: use of instruments, lettering, geometric constructions, multiview projections, auxiliary views, sectional views, sketching drawings for electrical, piping and structural applications. Introduction to computer-aided drafting. Applications of Instrumentation. (ENG 1304)

2110

Strength of Materials Laboratory (1-0-2)

Testing materials to determine physical and mechanical properties.

2304

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I (3-2-2)

An introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) systems commonly used in industry. Topics include introduction to CADD systems, basic drawing and editing commands, drawing annotations, dimensioning, cross hatching, creation and use of drawing symbols, generation of engineering drawing and drawing database.

2308

90

Statics (3-3-0)

Concepts of forces, moments, vectors, couples, friction, first and second moments of area, equilibrium of two- and three-dimensional force systems and their application to analysis of frames and trusses. (ENGR 2301)

2309

Strength of Materials (3-3-0)

Study of elastic bodies, stresses and strains, axial loads, torsion, beam stresses, beam deflections, combined stresses, columns, connections and behavior of materials under tension, compression and torsional loading. Study of thermal properties of materials.

2407

Surveying (4-3-3)

Field training in the use of electronic measurement devices, EDMs, total stations and global positioning systems applied to construction projects. Field recording of data, uploading to microcomputers; CADD processing of field data for traverse adjustment and computation of areas and construction volumes; downloading of data for field layout. Applications to environmental measurements. Surveying applied to flood prevention.

2409

Engineering Mechanics W/Lab (4-3-1)

Study of elastic bodies, stresses and strains, axial loads, torsion, beam stresses, beam deflections, combined stresses, connections and behavior of materials under tension, compression and torsional loading. Study of thermal properties of materials. Applications of instrumentation.

2410

Analysis of Engineering Networks W/Lab (4-3-1)

This course applies energy principles to the analysis of common networks. Piping systems, electric circuits and structural networks are studied under basic principles of conservation and dissipation of energy. Applications to fluids, electricity and mechanics. Computer simulation of engineering networks.

3302

Engineering Economics (3-3-0)

Time value of money, annual cost, present worth, future value, capitalized cost, break-even analysis, valuation and depreciation, income taxes. Economic evaluation of engineering alternatives and proposals. Use of spreadsheets. Introduction to optimization.

3303

Codes and Specifications (3-3-0)

Fundamental principles underlying development of specifications to comply with industry codes including: OSHA, NFPA , and UBC., Application of codes to types of construction, contracts, bidding procedures, analysis of office organization, and manufacturer’s specifications.

3305

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design II (3-2-2)

Advanced topics in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) systems commonly used in industry. Topics include advanced drawing, editing and dimensioning commands, generation of 3-D drawings, extracting database information from drawings, applications in piping, structural and electrical drawings.

3308

Fluid Mechanics (3-3-0)

Fluid properties, fluid statics, flow concepts and basic equations, viscous effects, laminar and turbulent flow, pipe flow, momentum equation and energy equation. Use of software in designing flow systems. Applications to fire prevention systems.

3311

Structural Analysis (3-3-0)

Analysis of trusses, beams and frames using classical and matrix methods. Service and ultimate load analysis. Intensive application of computers to structural analysis. Experimental verification of analytical results. Vibration of structures. Experimental evaluation of existing structures for safety.

3312

Reinforced Concrete Design (3-3-0)

Analysis and design procedures based on ultimate load capacity based on the ACI Code, effects of creep, shrinkage, and temperature, torsional stresses and study of deflections. Computer applications to concrete design. Behavior of concrete members under fire and explosion conditions.

3401

Biomedical Instrumentation W/Lab (4-3-1)

Applications of electronics devices to monitoring biological systems. Origin of biopotentials. Bioelectrodes. Amplifiers for physiological measurements. Measurement techniques for cardiac and circulatory systems. Measurement of respiratory parameters. Measurement techniques for electrical activity of the brain. Electroencephalography.

3404

Digital Signal Processing W/Lab (4-3-1)

Analysis of discrete time signals and systems. Include filter design and implementation, and introduction to least squares and other statistical signal processing techniques. Applications in speech and image are processing.

3406

Processing Control Systems W/Lab (4-3-1)

Introduction to the physical and engineering aspects of electromechanical sensors and actuators. Includes underlying physical phenomena, practical devices, electrical and mechanical interfacing, and control of electromechanical systems.

3407

91

Industrial Robotics W/Lab (4-3-1)

This course addresses the problem of controlling physical systems that operate in dynamic, unpredictable environments. Students will, in pairs, build their own robot, and program it to perform a variety of simple tasks. In addition, the course will cover the major paradigms of robot programming and will study architectures for building perception and control systems for intelligent robots. Applications to industrial and medical systems.

3409

PC Facilities Management W/Lab (4-3-1)

This course addresses the problem of life cycle management of PC facilities. The course includes equipment selection, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrading. Hardware and software aspects of the PCs and its communications are covered in the lectures involving theory and intensive practice. Economic aspects of PC facilities. Semester project is required.