ENGR — Engineering: Catalog Entries

13 catalog course(s) on file. Undergraduate courses are numbered 100–499; graduate courses 500–699. See the department page for faculty and program information.

ENGR 101 — Introduction to Engineering Design(3 cr.)

Introduces the engineering design process through team-based projects and hands-on prototyping. Students learn to define problems, generate concepts, and evaluate design tradeoffs.

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ENGR 110 — Engineering Graphics and CAD(2 cr.)

Covers technical drawing conventions and computer-aided design software used in modern engineering practice. Assignments progress from orthographic projection to parametric 3-D modeling.

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ENGR 210 — Statics(3 cr.)

Analysis of forces and moments acting on rigid bodies in equilibrium. Applications include trusses, frames, and distributed loads relevant to structural and mechanical systems.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 101

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ENGR 215 — Circuits and Systems(4 cr.)

Introduces analysis of resistive, capacitive, and inductive circuits along with basic system modeling. Weekly laboratory sessions reinforce theory with hands-on measurement.

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ENGR 220 — Thermodynamics(3 cr.)

Presents the laws of thermodynamics and their application to energy conversion systems. Topics include ideal gas behavior, cycles, and efficiency analysis.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 210

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ENGR 250 — Materials Science(3 cr.)

Surveys the structure, properties, and processing of engineering materials, including metals, polymers, and composites. Emphasis on selecting materials appropriate to design constraints.

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ENGR 310 — Fluid Mechanics(4 cr.)

Covers fluid statics, conservation laws, and viscous flow with applications to piping, pumps, and open channels. Laboratory exercises complement lecture material.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 220

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ENGR 340 — Engineering Economics and Analysis(3 cr.)

Introduces methods for evaluating the economic feasibility of engineering projects, including time value of money and cost comparison. Case studies draw on real infrastructure and product decisions.

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ENGR 360 — Structural Analysis(3 cr.)

Develops methods for analyzing determinate and indeterminate structures under static loading. Emphasis on beams, frames, and influence lines.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 210

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ENGR 420 — Special Topics in Engineering(3 cr.)

Focused study of an emerging or specialized area of engineering selected by the instructor. Topics vary by semester and may include robotics, renewable energy, or advanced materials.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing

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ENGR 495 — Senior Design Capstone(4 cr.)

Team-based capstone in which students design, build, and test a solution to a client-sponsored engineering problem. Concludes with a formal design review and public demonstration.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 360 and ENGR 340

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ENGR 510 — Advanced Mechanics of Materials(3 cr.)

Graduate-level treatment of stress, strain, and failure theories beyond the introductory sequence. Applications include fatigue, fracture, and composite behavior.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 210

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ENGR 605 — Engineering Systems Analysis(3 cr.)

Graduate seminar on modeling and optimizing complex engineering systems under uncertainty. Students complete an original analysis project in an area of specialization.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 340

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