Engineering

The engineering program at Hope College offers a B.S. degree with a major in engineering that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Our program emphasizes small class sizes, the opportunity to carry out research with faculty and state-of-the-art laboratories. Hope engineering students are often double majors or participants in athletics. At Hope, we offer the kind of one-on-one attention that insures that each student reaches his or her potential. Faculty are focused on the success of undergraduate students as our most important goal.

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Our engineering curriculum is designed to help students identify and define their interests and provide the technical background needed to begin work as an engineer or continue on to advanced graduate study. Our approach to engineering education includes challenging coursework in engineering fundamentals in the classroom and laboratory. Other aspects include rigorous study of science and mathematics and a broad education in the humanities and social sciences.

The Hope College engineering program has an excellent record of placing students after graduation, either in graduate schools or industry. Our recent graduates have taken jobs with such industry leaders as: Intel, Ford, Honda, Pfizer, Lockheed-Martin and Hewlett-Packard. About one-third of our students directly enter graduate school, many at top ranked schools, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Michigan, Stanford University and Princeton University.

The mission of the Hope College Engineering Program is to provide engineering students with a solid foundation in engineering and the underlying mathematics and sciences within the framework of a liberal arts education, and to contribute to the education of other Hope College students.

The professional practice of engineering requires an understanding of analytical methods, design techniques, social and economic influences, and an appreciation for cultural and human traditions. Our program supports these needs by offering each engineering student the opportunity to acquire a broad yet individualized technical and liberal education. At the core of the curriculum is a sequence of mathematics, physics and engineering courses that foster analytical and design skills applicable to a range of engineering disciplines. Elective courses, design projects and undergraduate research opportunities allow students to pursue specific areas of interest. Hope's strong liberal arts core curriculum provides engineering students with critical thinking skills, proficiency in a foreign language, and exposure to a diversity of views and cultures. Graduates of the program are prepared to begin a professional career or continue study in graduate school.

Hope College Engineering Educational Objectives

The goal of the Hope College Engineering Program is to prepare our graduates for professional practice or advanced studies by providing a broad education in engineering fundamentals in a liberal arts environment. Hope College Engineering graduates will:

Be active in engineering practice or find that their engineering background and problem-solving skills were helpful in non-engineering fields such as law, medicine, and business.
Continue their career development by engaging in life-long learning that builds upon foundational knowledge acquired as part of their undergraduate education.
Find that their undergraduate liberal arts education helped prepare them to contribute to the greater benefit of society.

PREREQUISITE POLICY

Many courses in the department have prerequisites listed. A grade of C- or better is required in these prerequisite courses. If this is not the case, then it is the view of the department that the prerequisite has not been fulfilled and the course may not be taken without written permission of the instructor and the department chairperson.

Engineering Honors Designation

The honors designation in engineering provides an opportunity for students to be challenged beyond the minimum requirements for the major and to pursue opportunities to enhance their career preparation.

Graduates with honors in engineering will:

Fulfill the requirements for a BS in engineering and will complete one of the following options:

2 minors and participation in research or internship for at least one semester.
1 minor and participation in research for at least 3 semesters or the equivalent.
1 minor and completion of an honors project under the guidance of an engineering faculty member approved by the department. The honors project should have a topic and format that complements the student's career interests developed in collaboration with an engineering faculty mentor. The honors project is intended to be separate from work used to fulfill course assignments.

AND

Demonstrate communication skills as evidenced by creation of publications, presentations, published abstracts, or other public communications describing the results of research, internship, or honors project work to a broad audience. These publications and presentations should be separate from work done to fulfill course assignments.

AND

Display a commitment to community service or leadership through activities such as serving as an officer in a student organization, serving as a teaching assistant, significant outreach activities, or other service to the community as approved by the engineering honors advisor.

AND

Maintain a high GPA of at least 3.0 in engineering courses.

Additional activities may be considered upon approval of the department.

Students interested in engineering honors should coordinate their plan with the engineering honors advisor.

Dual Majors

In case of a dual major, the engineering courses required are those described here. The additional mathematics and science requirements shall be established by agreement between the student and the department. Recent dual majors have included engineering/dance, engineering/chemistry, engineering/computer science, engineering/English and engineering/economics.

Majors

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The major provides preparation for engineering employment in industry or for graduate study in engineering.

The department offers several different concentrations designed to meet a variety of students' needs. Students with a possible interest in physics should also see that section.

BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering and a concentration in biochemical engineering includes the following coursework in math, science and engineering:

MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYS 121 General Physics I
PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 122 General Physics II
PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II
MATH 131 Calculus I
MATH 132 Calculus II
MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I
MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I
CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory

ENGINEERING CORE REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering
ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science
ENGS 150 Conservation Principles
ENGS 170 Computer Aided Design
ENGS 210 Engineering Computing or approved programming course
ENGS 220 Statics
ENGS 241 Circuit Analysis and Applications
ENGS 331 System Dynamics
ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory
ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics
ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGS 452 Engineering Design
ENGS 080 Engineering Seminar (2 semesters)

BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 250 Process Calculations
ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics
ENGS 348 Heat Transfer
ENGS 371 Chemical Reaction Engineering
ENGS 375 Phase Equilibrium & Separations I
ENGS 376 Advanced Thermodynamics & Separations II
BIOL 106 General Biology II
CHEM 311 Biochemistry I
CHEM 343 Physical Chemistry I

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING - BIOELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering and concentration in biomedical-bioelectrical engineering includes the following coursework in math, science and engineering:

MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYS 121 General Physics I
PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 122 General Physics II
PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II
MATH 131 Calculus I
MATH 132 Calculus II
MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I
MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I
CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory

ENGINEERING CORe REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering
ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science
ENGS 150 Conservation Principles
ENGS 170 Computer Aided Design
ENGS 210 Engineering Computing or approved programming course
ENGS 220 Statics
ENGS 241 Circuit Analysis and Applications
ENGS 331 System Dynamics
ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory
ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics
ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGS 452 Engineering Design
ENGS 080 Engineering Seminar (2 semesters)

BIOELECTRICAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 242 Electronic Devices and Design
ENGS 351 Signal Analysis and Communications
ENGS 380 Biomedical Instrumentation
ENGS 382 Bioelectrical Systems
ENGS 385 Rehabilitation Engineering
BIO 221 Human Physiology
NSCI 211 Introduction to Neuroscience

ENGINEERING ELECTIVES (CHOOSE ONE)

ENGS 326 Embedded Systems
ENGS 322 Logic Circuit Design
ENGS 332 Control Systems
Approved Topics Course

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING - BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering and concentration in biomedical-biomechanical engineering includes the following coursework in math, science and engineering:

MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYS 121 General Physics I
PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 122 General Physics II
PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II
MATH 131 Calculus I
MATH 132 Calculus II
MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I
MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I
CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory

ENGINEERING CORE REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering
ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science
ENGS 150 Conservation Principles
ENGS 170 Computer Aided Design
ENGS 210 Engineering Computing or approved programming course
ENGS 220 Statics
ENGS 241 Circuit Analysis and Applications
ENGS 331 System Dynamics
ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory
ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics
ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGS 452 Engineering Design
ENGS 080 Engineering Seminar (2 semesters)

BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 222 Principles of Engineering Materials
ENGS 224 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
ENGS 361 Analytical Mechanics or ENGS 495 Mechanical Dynamics
ENGS 380 Biomedical Instrumentation
ENGS 381 Biomechanical Systems
ENGS 385 Rehabilitation Engineering
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy
KIN 383 Biomechanics

Engineering ELECTIVES (CHOOSE ONE)

ENGS 326 Embedded Systems
ENGS 332 Control Systems
ENGS 344 Mechanical Vibrations
ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering and concentration in chemical engineering includes the following coursework in math, science and engineering:

MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYS 121 General Physics I
PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 122 General Physics II
PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II
MATH 131 Calculus I
MATH 132 Calculus II
MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I
MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I
CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory

ENGINEERING CORE REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering
ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science
ENGS 150 Conservation Principles
ENGS 170 Computer Aided Design
ENGS 210 Engineering Computing or approved programming course
ENGS 220 Statics
ENGS 241 Circuit Analysis and Applications
ENGS 331 System Dynamics
ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory
ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics
ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGS 452 Engineering Design
ENGS 080 Engineering Seminar (2 semesters)

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 250 Process Calculations
ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics
ENGS 348 Heat Transfer
ENGS 371 Chemical Reaction Engineering
ENGS 375 Phase Equilibrium & Separations I
ENGS 376 Advanced Thermodynamics & Separations II
CHEM 343 Physical Chemistry I
Chemistry or Biochemistry Minor

CIVIL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering and concentration in civil engineering includes the following coursework in math, science and engineering:

MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYS 121 General Physics I
PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 122 General Physics II
PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II
MATH 131 Calculus I
MATH 132 Calculus II
MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I
MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I
CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory
Plus 2 credits of approved Math/Science

ENGINEERING CORE REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering
ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science
ENGS 150 Conservation Principles
ENGS 170 Computer Aided Design
ENGS 210 Engineering Computing or approved programming course
ENGS 220 Statics
ENGS 241 Circuit Analysis and Applications
ENGS 331 System Dynamics
ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory
ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics
ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGS 452 Engineering Design
ENGS 080 Engineering Seminar (2 semesters)

CIVIL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 222 Mechanics of Materials
ENGS 224 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics
ENGS 355 Structural Analysis
ENGS 360 Geotechnical Engineering
ENGS 364 Steel Structures
ENGS 365 Reinforced Concrete

COMPUTER ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering computer and concentration in computer engineering includes the following coursework in math, science and engineering:

MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYS 121 General Physics I
PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 122 General Physics II
PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II
MATH 131 Calculus I
MATH 132 Calculus II
MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I
MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I
CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory
Plus 2 credits of approved Math/Science

ENGINEERING CORE REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering
ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science
ENGS 150 Conservation Principles
ENGS 170 Computer Aided Design
ENGS 210 Engineering Computing or approved programming course
ENGS 220 Statics
ENGS 241 Circuit Analysis and Applications
ENGS 331 System Dynamics
ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory
ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics
ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGS 452 Engineering Design
ENGS 080 Engineering Seminar (2 semesters)

COMPUTER ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 242 Electronic Devices and Design
ENGS 322 Logic Circuit Design
ENGS 326 Embedded Systems
ENGS 351 Signal Analysis & Communication
CSCI 265 Intro. to Comp. Org. and Architecture
CSCI 376 Computer Networking
Computer Science Minor or equivalent

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING cONCENTRATION

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering and concentration in electrical engineering includes the following coursework in math, science and engineering:

MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYS 121 General Physics I
PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 122 General Physics II
PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II
MATH 131 Calculus I
MATH 132 Calculus II
MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I
MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I
CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory
Plus 2 credits of approved Math/Science

ENGINEERING CORE REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering
ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science
ENGS 150 Conservation Principles
ENGS 170 Computer Aided Design
ENGS 210 Engineering Computing or approved programming course
ENGS 220 Statics
ENGS 241 Circuit Analysis and Applications
ENGS 331 System Dynamics
ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory
ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics
ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGS 452 Engineering Design
ENGS 080 Engineering Seminar (2 semesters)

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 242 Electronic Devices and Design
ENGS 351 Signal Analysis & Communication
ENGS 322 Logic Circuit Design
ENGS 326 Embedded Systems
ENGS 332 Control Systems

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING concentration

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering and concentration in environmental engineering includes the following coursework in math, science and engineering:

MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYS 121 General Physics I
PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 122 General Physics II
PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II
MATH 131 Calculus I
MATH 132 Calculus II
MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I
MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I
CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory

ENGINEERING CORE requirements

ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering
ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science
ENGS 150 Conservation Principles
ENGS 170 Computer Aided Design
ENGS 210 Engineering Computing or approved programming course
ENGS 220 Statics
ENGS 241 Circuit Analysis and Applications
ENGS 331 System Dynamics
ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory
ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics
ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGS 452 Engineering Design
ENGS 080 Engineering Seminar (2 semesters)

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 250 Process Calculations
ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics
ENGS 348 Heat Transfer
ENGS 371 Chemical Reaction Engineering
ENGS 375 Phase Equilibrium and Separations I
ENGS 376 Advanced Thermodynamics & Separations II
CHEM 126 General Chemistry II or CHEM 131 Accelerated General Chemistry
CHEM 128 General Chemistry Laboratory II or CHEM 132 Accelerated General Chemistry Lab
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 255 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 343 Physical Chemistry I
GES 211 Earth Environmental Systems I

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ELECTIVES (CHOOSE ONE)

GES 430 Environmental Geochemistry
GES 450 Hydrogeology

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering and concentration in mechanical engineering includes the following course work in math, science and engineering:

MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYS 121 General Physics I
PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 122 General Physics II
PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II
MATH 131 Calculus I
MATH 132 Calculus II
MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I
MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I
CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory
Plus 2 credits of approved Math/Science

ENGINEERING CORE REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering
ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science
ENGS 150 Conservation Principles
ENGS 170 Computer Aided Design
ENGS 210 Engineering Computing or approved programming course
ENGS 220 Statics
ENGS 241 Circuit Analysis and Applications
ENGS 331 System Dynamics
ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory
ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics
ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGS 452 Engineering Design
ENGS 080 Engineering Seminar (2 semesters)

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 222 Mechanics of Materials
ENGS 224 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics
ENGS 361 Analytical Mechanics or ENGS 495 Mechanical Dynamics

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ELECTIVES (CHOOSE THREE)

ENGS 326 Embedded Systems
ENGS 332 Control Systems
ENGS 344 Mechanical Vibrations
ENGS 348 Heat Transfer
ENGS 355 Structural Analysis

General Engineering

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering includes the following coursework in math, science and engineering:

MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYS 121 General Physics I
PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 122 General Physics II
PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II
MATH 131 Calculus I
MATH 132 Calculus II
MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I
MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I
CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory
Plus 2 credits of approved Math/Science

ENGINEERING CORE REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering
ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science
ENGS 150 Conservation Principles
ENGS 170 Computer Aided Design
ENGS 210 Engineering Computing or approved programming course
ENGS 220 Statics
ENGS 241 Circuit Analysis and Applications
ENGS 331 System Dynamics
ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory
ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics
ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGS 452 Engineering Design
ENGS 080 Engineering Seminar (2 semesters)

Additional ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics or ENGS 351 Signal Analysis and Communications
A minimum of 15 additional credits must be chosen from other engineering courses

A maximum of one credit of internship (ENGS 499) and research (ENGS 490) may be counted toward the major. All engineering majors must select one of the options. In general, approved mathematics or basic science courses are those appropriate for majors in that discipline. Twenty-four hours of work at the level of 300 or above must be completed at Hope College.

Students interested in Aerospace Engineering should consult with the engineering chairperson as early as possible.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science

The Bachelor of Science in engineering science major conforms to the minimum requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree at Hope College and is not accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The accredited major can be found under the Major/Minor tab.

The major consists of a total of 36 credits which must include the following courses:

ENGS 100, 122, 150, 170, 220, 241, 331, 333, 340, 451 and 452. Two semesters of ENGS 080 are also required.
The remaining credits may be fulfilled through any other engineering courses.
A maximum of only one credit of internship or research may be counted toward the major.
Programming Competency is required and may be satisfied through ENGS 210.

In addition, 28 credits in science and mathematics courses are required, including:

PHYS 121, 141, 122, 142
MATH 131, 132, 231 and 232
CHEM 125 and 127

Courses may be substituted for the required courses with prior approval of the department.

Minors

Engineering Minor: A minor in engineering consists of 20 credits of engineering courses. It must include ENGS 150, 220, 241 and at least one 300 level course. The remaining courses are to be chosen by the student in consultation with the department chairperson and the student’s advisor. The exact courses will depend upon the intended major program of the student. Prior approval of the courses by the department is required.

Engineering

080. Engineering Seminar — All students interested in engineering are encouraged to attend departmental seminars. Registered students are required to attend at least 80 percent of the seminars presented. Seminars present topics of current interest in engineering and questions of concern in engineering research. Seminars provide students the opportunity to discuss state of the art engineering advances with speakers actively engaged in the field.
0 Credits | Fall, Spring

100. Introduction to Engineering — This course introduces students to the basic principles of engineering and the various disciplines that constitute the field. Major engineering accomplishments are studied from historical, political, artistic and economic viewpoints. Students work in teams to solve engineering design problems and undertake laboratory investigations. Foundations of engineering science including force equilibrium, concepts of stress and strain, Ohm’s Law, and Kirchhoff’s Voltage and Current Laws are studied.
4 Credits | Fall | Natural Science I with lab (NSL)

122. Introduction to Engineering Materials — An introduction to the science and engineering of materials with an emphasis on application to engineering design. Topics will include structure-processing-property relationships in materials, atomic bonding, crystal structure, phase diagrams, control of deformation in metals, a survey of common engineering materials and their properties, and materials selection for engineering design.
Prerequisites: Engs 100 with a grade of C- or better, or Chem 125 or Chem 131 with a grade of C- or better, or Math 125 or Math 131 with a grade of C- or better
2 Credits | Spring

150. Conservation Principles — An introduction to chemical engineering calculations, emphasizing the conservation of mass and energy. Systems studied will include batch and continuous processes, and separation processes. Concepts of steady-state and transient balances will be used in process analysis.
Prerequisites: Engs 100 with a grade of C- or better, or Chem 125 or Chem 131 with a grade of C- or better, or Math 125 or Math 131 with a grade of C- or better
2 Credits | Spring

170. Computer Aided Design — An introduction to computer aided design. Students will learn to use a solid modeling design system for the purpose of creating their own designs. Design methods and techniques will be studied through development of increasingly complex devices. Each student is expected to design a device of his/her own choosing.
Prerequisites: Engs 100 with a grade of C- or better, or Math 125 or Math 131 with a grade of C- or better
1 Credit | Spring

210. Engineering Computing — This course introduces students to the fundamental computer programming concepts, principles, and methods necessary for solving engineering problems encountered in engineering courses, industry, and research. Students are exposed to basic problem solving and programming techniques, fundamental algorithms and data structures, and use of programming logic in solving engineering problems. Students are expected to complete assignments in a collaborative learning environment.
Prerequisites: Engs 100 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Fall, Spring

220. Statics — This course covers the response of rigid objects in equilibrium to applied forces. Topics include: vector description of forces and moments, free body diagrams, frictional forces, centroids, area moments of inertia, and distributed loads. These topics are applied to the equilibrium analysis of trusses, beams, frames, and machines in two and three dimensions.
Prerequisites: Engs 100 or Phys 121 with a grade of C- or better, Math 132 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Fall

222. Mechanics of Materials — An introduction to the fundamentals of mechanics of deformable bodies. Topics include analysis of the stresses and deformations in structures including axial loading of bars, torsion of circular rods, bending of beams, thin-walled pressure vessels, and problems with combined loadings. Additional topics consist of stress and strain transformations and buckling and elastic stability of structures. Students may take Math 231 either prior to enrollment in or concurrently with the class.
Prerequisites: Engs 220 with a grade of C- or better, Math 231 with a grade of C- or better
Corequisites: Math 231, Engs 224
3 Credits | Spring

224. Mechanics of Materials Laboratory — This course will introduce students to fundamental concepts in mechanical testing and metallurgy. Students will learn the basic components of a computerized data acquisition system and how these systems are used in mechanical testing. Students will also gain experience using an Instron testing machine to determine basic mechanical properties of a range of materials, including metals, woods, composites, and elastomers. The metallurgy component will include sample preparation for viewing with an optical microscope, heat treating metals, and Rockwell hardness testing. Students may take Math 231 either prior to enrollment in or concurrently with the class.
Prerequisites: Engs 220 with a grade of C- or better, Math 231 with a grade of C- or better
Corequisites: Math 231, Engs 222
1 Credit | Spring

241. Circuit Analysis and Applications — This course provides an introduction to analysis and design of DC and AC circuits including time domain and sinusoidal steady-state analysis of RLC circuits. Diodes are introduced and utilized in nonlinear circuit applications. Transistors are studied for applications as amplifiers and switches. Operational amplifiers and circuit applications are introduced and analyzed. A laboratory is included that will give students the opportunity to apply methods and test out the material learned in lecture. Composition of formal technical laboratory reports will be introduced and practiced.
Prerequisites: Math 126 or Math 131 with a grade of C- or better
4 Credits | Fall

242. Electronic Devices and Design — The course examines in detail the design and analysis of analog and digital circuits. Analog integrated circuits include bipolar junction transistor amplifiers, operational amplifiers, and active filters. Generalized Ohm's law is employed to analyze and design active filters. Logic circuit design is presented and digital circuits are analyzed and designed. Cross-listed with Phys 242.
Prerequisites: Engs 241 with a grade of C- or better
4 Credits | Spring, Even Years

250. Process Calculations — Continuation of Engs 150. An introduction to chemical engineering calculations, emphasizing the conservation of mass and energy. Systems studied will include batch and continuous processes, complex processes with recycle, processes in which chemical reactions take place, and separation processes. Concepts of steady-state and transient balances will be used in process analysis.
Prerequisites: Engs 150 with a grade of C- or better
2 Credits | Spring

290. Independent Studies — With departmental approval, freshmen or sophomores may engage in independent studies at a level appropriate to their ability and class standing, in order to enhance their understanding of engineering. Students may enroll each semester.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
1-3 Credits | Fall, Spring

295. Studies in Engineering — A course offered in response to student and instructor interest. Topics are not generally covered in the regular course listings. Course may be taken multiple times if topics are different.
2-4 Credits | Fall, Spring

322. Logic Circuit Design — The course addresses switching theory and digital logic devices. Topics covered include: Boolean algebra, algebraic simplification, Karnaugh maps, Quine-McCluskey method, multi-level networks, combinational and sequential network design, flip-flops, and counters.
Prerequisites: Engs 241 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Spring, Odd Years

326. Embedded Systems — This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts and skills necessary to understand and use embedded systems. Topics include: digital electronics, computer architecture, programming, and microcontroller interfaces. Students build and program small computing systems that demonstrate the principles on which all information processing devices are based.
Prerequisites: Programming competency, as outlined in the engineering degree audit, Engs 241 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Fall

331. Dynamic Systems — Introduction to the mathematical modeling, analysis, and control of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and thermal systems. Derivation of governing state (differential) equations. Analysis of the free and forced response of systems by direct analysis and computer simulation. Introduction to the design of feedback control systems including analyzing stability and characterizing system behavior. Includes laboratory component.
Prerequisites: Math 231 with a grade of C- or better
Corequisites: Engs 333
3 Credits | Fall

332. Control Systems — Design of linear feedback control for dynamic systems. Topics include stability analysis, root locus compensation and design, frequency response techniques, state space and digital controls. The mathematical software MATLAB is used extensively to analyze and simulate control systems.
Prerequisites: Engs 331 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Spring

333. Dynamic Systems Laboratory — A laboratory to accompany Engs 331. The laboratory investigates the dynamic properties of systems of first and second order mechanical systems. Both linear and rotary systems are investigated. Systems with multiple masses and springs are studied. Controllers are developed and applied to some of the systems.
Prerequisites: Programming competency, as outlined in the engineering degree audit, Math 231 with a grade of C- or better
Corequisites: Engs 331
1 Credit | Fall

340. Applied Thermodynamics — Thermodynamics is the study of energy and its conversion among various forms, particularly heat and work. Laws of thermodynamics are presented in the context of mass and energy conservation using properties such as internal energy, enthalpy, and entropy. These concepts are then applied to a variety of processes including cyclic processes used for power generation and refrigeration.
Prerequisites: Engs 150 with a grade of C- or better, Math 126 or Math 131 with a grade of C- or better
2 Credits | Fall

344. Mechanical Vibrations — This course covers free and forced response of single and multiple degree of freedom lumped mass systems and continuous systems with an emphasis on developing mathematical models of physical systems. Topics include viscously damped mechanical systems, systems with rotating imbalances, directly and seismically forced structures, eigenvalue problems, accelerometers, and vibration of continuous systems, such as, beams and rods. Analytical and numerical methods for solving vibration problems are covered including solutions using MatLab.
Prerequisites: Engs 220 with a grade of C- or better, Math 231 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Fall, Even Years

346. Fluid Mechanics — The study of fluid mechanics is essential in analyzing any physical system involving liquids and gases. The properties of a fluid and the concepts of fluid statics, the integral and differential analyses of fluid motion, and incompressible flow are presented. Applications of these concepts to various engineering situations, such as propulsion systems, aerodynamics, and piping systems, are examined.
Prerequisites: Math 231 with a grade of C- or better, Engs 250 or Engs 340 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Spring

348. Heat Transfer — This course introduces the fundamental concepts of heat transfer. The three modes of heat transfer are addressed: conduction, convection, radiation. Both steady state and time varying situations are considered. The energy balance is applied extensively, and physical and mathematical principles underlying the concepts of heat transfer are presented. Rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems are used in the analysis.
Prerequisites: Math 231 with a grade of C- or better, Engs 250 or Engs 340 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Spring, Even Years

351. Signal Analysis and Communications — This course will introduce students to the basics of signal modulation and radio frequency analysis and design. The approach is tailored to a careful development of the mathematical principles upon which such systems are based. A wide variety of current communication systems will be presented. The emphasis in this course is the design and analysis of Amplitude Modulation (AM), Frequency (angle) Modulation (FM), and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), and understanding the differences between these types of modulations. The students will also be introduced to band-pass filters that are extensively used in signal demodulation.
Prerequisites: Engs 331 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Spring, Odd Years

352. Optics — A course in geometrical and physical optics. Cross-listed with Phys 352. A full description may be found there.

355. Structural Analysis — This course covers the analysis of determinate and indeterminate structures using various techniques. Topics include influence lines, moment-area theorems, conjugate beam methods, analyses of deflections of beams, trusses, and frames, and an introduction to matrix methods in structures.
Prerequisites: Engs 222 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Fall, Odd Years

360. Geotechnical Engineering — This course examines the fundamental topics of geotechnical engineering. Topics include soil classification methods, soil compaction, flow of water in soils, compressibility and consolidation, settlement, shear strength and failure, and applications to foundations. Engs 222 may be taken either prior to enrollment in or concurrently with the class.
Prerequisites: Engs 222 with a grade of C- or better
Corequisites: Engs 222
3 Credits | Spring, Odd Years

361. Analytical Mechanics — This course covers classical mechanics. Cross-listed with PHYS 361. A full description may be found there.
Prerequisites: Phys 121, Phys 280
4 Credits | Fall

364. Steel Structures — This course examines the design of steel members and connections and their use in buildings and bridges. The course uses relevant design specifications and codes to design tension and compression members, beams, columns, beam-columns, and connections.
Prerequisites: Engs 222 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Fall, Even Years

365. Reinforced Concrete — This course examines the design of reinforced concrete members and their use in buildings and bridges. The course uses relevant design specifications and codes to analyze the flexural and shear strength of beams, one-way slabs, and columns. Topics also include examining the interaction between reinforcing steel and plain concrete.
Prerequisites: Engs 222 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Spring, Even Years

371. Chemical Reaction Engineering — Determination and application of reaction rate variables, stoichiometry, equilibrium, and kinetics to batch and continuous reactor types. Design calculations for reactors including temperature, fluid flow and heat transfer considerations. Analysis of multiple reactions, chain reactions, biological reactions, and catalytic reactions.
Prerequisites: Engs 250 with a grade of C- or better, Junior standing
3 Credits | Fall, Odd Years

375. Phase Equilibrium and Separations I — Study of the concepts of thermodynamic phase equilibrium and their application to large-scale separation processes used in industrial practice. Topics studied will include vapor-liquid and liquid-liquid equilibrium, nonideal solution behavior, single and multiple equilibrium stage calculations, distillation, absorption and extraction, binary and multicomponent systems, and equipment design considerations.
Prerequisites: Engs 250 with a grade of C- or better, Junior standing
4 Credits | Fall, Even Years

376. Advanced Thermodynamics and Separations II — Continuation of study of the concepts of thermodynamic phase equilibrium and their application to large-scale separation processes used in industrial practice. Topics studied will include vapor-liquid and liquid-liquid equilibrium, nonideal gas behavior, diffusion and mass transfer, rate-based continuous contact, distillation, absorption and extraction, binary and multicomponent systems, other separation processes, and equipment design considerations.
Prerequisites: Engs 375 with a grade of C- or better
3 Credits | Spring. Odd Years

380. Biomedical Instrumentation — This course introduces students to the techniques for acquisition and processing of biological signals. Example topics include electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), joint angles, biofeedback, gait analysis and motor control. During the last third of the semester, a novel research project is proposed and carried out, culminating in a final paper modeled after scientific articles.
Prerequisites: Programming competency, as outlined in the engineering degree audit
2 Credits | Fall, odd years

381. Biomechanical Systems — This course combines anatomical knowledge with engineering principles to mathematically model human movement. Kinetics and kinematics of human movement are covered as well as the basics of biomaterials. OpenSim, a freely available software package, is used to explore kinematics of the upper and lower limb.
Prerequisites: Biol 222 or Kin 200 with a grade of C- or better
2 Credits | Spring, odd years

382. Bioelectrical Systems — This course combines physiological knowledge of the nervous system with engineering principles to teach mathematical modeling of bioelectrical systems. Passive and active membrane properties are covered as well as derivation and use of the cable equation. Simulations on neural systems are performed using Matlab. Familiarity with Matlab is highly recommended prior to this course.
Prerequisites: Programming competency, as outlined in the engineering degree audit, Engs 241 with a grade of C- or better, Or, Phys 122 with a grade of C- or better, Biol 221 or Nsci 211 with a grade of C- or better
2 Credits | Spring, even years

385. Rehabilitation Engineering — This course exposes students to a variety of neurological and developmental disorders. The effects of the disease/injury, current treatments and engineering needs are explored both by lecture and observation at external sites such as Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Examples of topics include cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, gait analysis, prosthetics, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. Students are also introduced to necessary considerations when performing research with human subjects such as the Institutional Review Board and Food and Drug Administration requirements.
Prerequisites: Junior standing, Declared engineering major or minor
3 Credits | Fall, even years

451. Introduction to Engineering Design — Engineers create products, systems, and processes to solve problems and meet social needs. This course introduces students to the art and science of engineering design. Methods and characteristics of the design process appropriate to product design, to system design, or to process design are studied. Exercises are carried out focusing on ethics in the workplace. Students learn oral and written communication skills needed in engineering design and carry out individual product, system, or process design projects focusing on the development of creativity, independent thinking, and the ability to overcome unexpected problems.
Prerequisites: Varies by section; see schedule
3 Credits | Fall

452. Engineering Design — Engineering design problems are usually solved by teams working in an industrial environment. In this course students work in teams to solve an engineering design problem. The scope of activity extends from problem definition and development of requirements, through construction of a working prototype. Other course work includes: basic techniques of engineering project management, a study of how the engineering design process is conducted within a typical industrial company or technical organization, building and working in an engineering design team, and development and refinement of communication skills needed in engineering design. Additionally, basic materials manufacturing processes for polymers, metals, and composite materials will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Engs 451 with a grade of C- or better, Junior standing
3 Credits | Spring

490. Research in Engineering — With departmental approval, juniors or seniors may engage in independent studies at a level appropriate to their ability and class standing, in order to enhance their understanding of engineering. Students may enroll in each semester.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
0-2 Credits | Fall, Spring

495. Topics in Engineering — An advanced topic of engineering will be investigated in detail. The choice of the topic will vary from year to year to provide junior and senior students with the opportunity to study a field outside of the normally prescribed curriculum. Recent course offerings include microcontroller electronics.
2-4 Credits | Fall, Spring

499. Internship in Engineering — This program provides engineering experience for students and is usually done off-campus under the supervision of a qualified engineer. A written report or oral department seminar presentation appropriate to the internship experience are required.
Prerequisites: Permission of chairperson
1-4 Credits | Fall, Spring

501. Internship in Engineering II — This program provides engineering experience for students and is to be performed off-campus under the supervision of a qualified engineer. It is expected that the participating student will engage in an internship opportunity with increasing responsibility over the position held for their ENGS 499 course or that the new position will be in a different engineering field than their prior position. A written report or oral department seminar presentation appropriate to
the internship experience are required.
Prerequisites: Engs 499, Permission of chairperson
1 Credit | Fall, Spring

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