Course schedule

Class No.	Course ID	Title	Credits	Type	Instructor(s)	Days:Times	Location	Permission Required	Dist
7067	BIOL-140-01	Biological Systems	1.25	LEC	Blackburn,Daniel G. Dunlap,Kent D. Bonneau,Laurie J.	MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 36
		This course explores the biology of animals (including humans) from standpoints of anatomy, physiology, and evolution. We shall consider basics of cell biology, genetics, development, and structure and function of the major organ systems (e.g., digestive, respiratory, excretory, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems). Evolutionary processes that have yielded animal diversity will also be explored. Laboratory activities include anatomical dissection, as well as explorations of microscopy, physiology, behavior, population genetics, and molecular biology. Not creditable to the biology major. This course fulfills the biology course requirement for students majoring in psychology and engineering.
7068	BIOL-140-20	Biological Systems	1.25	LAB	Bonneau,Laurie J.	T: 1:30PM- 4:10PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 18
		This course explores the biology of animals (including humans) from standpoints of anatomy, physiology, and evolution. We shall consider basics of cell biology, genetics, development, and structure and function of the major organ systems (e.g., digestive, respiratory, excretory, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems). Evolutionary processes that have yielded animal diversity will also be explored. Laboratory activities include anatomical dissection, as well as explorations of microscopy, physiology, behavior, population genetics, and molecular biology. Not creditable to the biology major. This course fulfills the biology course requirement for students majoring in psychology and engineering.
7069	BIOL-140-21	Biological Systems	1.25	LAB	Bonneau,Laurie J.	W: 1:15PM- 3:55PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 18
		This course explores the biology of animals (including humans) from standpoints of anatomy, physiology, and evolution. We shall consider basics of cell biology, genetics, development, and structure and function of the major organ systems (e.g., digestive, respiratory, excretory, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems). Evolutionary processes that have yielded animal diversity will also be explored. Laboratory activities include anatomical dissection, as well as explorations of microscopy, physiology, behavior, population genetics, and molecular biology. Not creditable to the biology major. This course fulfills the biology course requirement for students majoring in psychology and engineering.
6633	ENGR-102-01	Introduction to Engineering	1.00	LEC	Giblin,David J.	MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 50
		What is the most efficient way to approach a problem? How are mechanical linkages designed? Is it ethical to design a product with a short lifespan to increase sales for a company? Who are engineers? This course is designed for any student wishing to learn more about the field of engineering and some of the fundamental concepts from various engineering disciplines. A general knowledge of engineering and a number of design projects emphasizing team work, problem solving, and decision making in engineering design will be incorporated throughout the class. Students will be required to present designs using various communication techniques.
4457	ENGR-120-01	Intro to Engr Design	1.00	LEC	Ahlgren,David J.	TR: 1:30PM- 2:45PM	TBA	Y	NAT
		Enrollment limited to 24
		NOTE: Open to First Year Students only.
		An introduction to the practice of engineering design. Students will complete a project that exposes them to the conceptualization, analysis, synthesis, testing, and documentation of an engineering system. Students will consider such design issues as modularity, testability, reliability, and economy, and they will learn to use computer-aided design tools. They will use laboratory instruments and develop hands-on skills that will support further project work.
4459	ENGR-212-01	Linear Circuit Theory	1.25	LEC	Blaise,J. Harry	TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 36
		Prerequisite: Physics 231L and in either Mathematics 132 or 142, with concurrent registration Mathematics 231 strongly recommended.
		The study of electric circuits in response to steady state, transient, sinusoidally varying, and aperiodic input signals. Basic network theorems, solutions of linear differential equations, LaPlace transform, frequency response, Fourier series, and Fourier transforms are covered. Both analysis and design approaches are discussed. Lecture and laboratory.
4483	ENGR-212-20	Linear Circuit Theory	1.25	LAB	Blaise,J. Harry	T: 1:30PM- 4:10PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 16
		Prerequisite: Physics 231L and in either Mathematics 132 or 142, with concurrent registration Mathematics 231 strongly recommended.
		The study of electric circuits in response to steady state, transient, sinusoidally varying, and aperiodic input signals. Basic network theorems, solutions of linear differential equations, LaPlace transform, frequency response, Fourier series, and Fourier transforms are covered. Both analysis and design approaches are discussed. Lecture and laboratory.
4461	ENGR-226-01	Mechanics II	1.00	LEC	Mertens,John D.	TR: 1:30PM- 2:45PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 50
		Prerequisite: Engineering 225.
		This course studies particle and rigid body dynamics. Topics include: kinematics and kinetics of both particles and rigid bodies, equations of motion in rectangular, normal/tangential and polar coordinate systems, rigid body translation, rotation and general plane motion, work and energy, momentum conservation, mass moment of inertia, and free, forced, and damped vibrations. Engineering design is incorporated in projects and homework assignments.
4463	ENGR-232-01	Engineering Materials	1.25	LEC	Giblin,David J.	MWF: 9:00AM- 9:50AM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 40
		Prerequisite: Chemistry 111L .
		A study of the nature, properties, and applications of materials in engineering design. An introduction to the field of material science with topics including metals, ceramics, polymers, and semiconductors combined with the unifying principle that engineering properties are a consequence of the atomic/molecular structure of materials. Lecture and laboratory.
4485	ENGR-232-20	Engineering Materials	1.25	LAB	Giblin,David J.	F: 1:15PM- 3:55PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 20
		Prerequisite: Chemistry 111L .
		A study of the nature, properties, and applications of materials in engineering design. An introduction to the field of material science with topics including metals, ceramics, polymers, and semiconductors combined with the unifying principle that engineering properties are a consequence of the atomic/molecular structure of materials. Lecture and laboratory.
7238	ENGR-232-21	Engineering Materials	1.25	LEC	Cheng,Lin	M: 1:15PM- 3:55PM	MCEC - 19		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 20
		Prerequisite: Chemistry 111L .
		A study of the nature, properties, and applications of materials in engineering design. An introduction to the field of material science with topics including metals, ceramics, polymers, and semiconductors combined with the unifying principle that engineering properties are a consequence of the atomic/molecular structure of materials. Lecture and laboratory.
6914	ENGR-301-01	Signal Proc & Applications	1.25	LEC	Cheng,Lin	TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 20
		Prerequisite: Math 231 and Engineering 212L.
		This course presents digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals and their practical applications through laboratory assignments. Topics include signal representations in continuous-time and discrete-time domains, discrete-time linear systems and their properties, the Fourier transform and fast Fourier transform (FFT) algorithm, the Z-transform, and digital filter design. This course includes laboratory experiments designed to reinforce DSP theory and to expose students to modern digital signal processing techniques, e.g., creating special audio effects, power spectrum estimation, encoding and decoding touch-tone signals, synthesizing musical instruments, frequency selective filtering, and image processing. Students gain a solid theoretical background in DSP and master hands-on applications using modern development tools.
6915	ENGR-301-20	Signal Proc & Applications	1.25	LAB	Cheng,Lin	T: 1:30PM- 4:10PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 20
		Prerequisite: Math 231 and Engineering 212L.
		This course presents digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals and their practical applications through laboratory assignments. Topics include signal representations in continuous-time and discrete-time domains, discrete-time linear systems and their properties, the Fourier transform and fast Fourier transform (FFT) algorithm, the Z-transform, and digital filter design. This course includes laboratory experiments designed to reinforce DSP theory and to expose students to modern digital signal processing techniques, e.g., creating special audio effects, power spectrum estimation, encoding and decoding touch-tone signals, synthesizing musical instruments, frequency selective filtering, and image processing. Students gain a solid theoretical background in DSP and master hands-on applications using modern development tools.
4465	ENGR-308-01	Semicond Elctr II	1.25	LEC	Ahlgren,David J.	MWF: 12:00PM-12:50PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 20
		Prerequisite: Engineering 221L and 307L.
		A survey of digital and analog semiconductor circuits, focusing on the application of metal-oxide semiconductor and bipolar junction transistors in electronic design. The laboratory provides design experience with digital and analog circuits. Lecture and laboratory.
4481	ENGR-308-20	Semicond Elctr II	1.25	LAB	Ahlgren,David J.	M: 1:15PM- 3:55PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 20
		Prerequisite: Engineering 221L and 307L.
		A survey of digital and analog semiconductor circuits, focusing on the application of metal-oxide semiconductor and bipolar junction transistors in electronic design. The laboratory provides design experience with digital and analog circuits. Lecture and laboratory.
6603	ENGR-316-01	Neural Engineering	1.00	SEM	Blaise,J. Harry	TR: 8:00AM- 9:15AM	TBA
		Enrollment limited to 20
		Prerequisite: Open to all junior and senior life science and physical science majors.
		This introductory course uses an integrative and cross-disciplinary approach to survey basic principles and modern theories and methods in several important areas of neural engineering. Course topics include: neural prosthetics, neural stimulation, neurophysiology, neural signal detection, and analysis and computational neural networks. The practicalities of the emerging technology of brain-computer interface as well as other research topics in neural engineering will be discussed. Students will also have the opportunity to perform hands-on computer simulation and modeling of neural circuits and systems.
4467	ENGR-342-01	Architectural Design	1.00	LEC	Woodard,David E.	W: 1:15PM- 3:55PM	TBA		ART
		Enrollment limited to 20
		Prerequisite: Engineering 341.
		A study of architectural design concepts including space relationship, site planning, and use of materials. The students will prepare a three- dimensional model based on their own design. The course includes field trips.
5357	ENGR-362-01	Fluid Mechanics	1.25	LEC	Palladino,Joseph L.	TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 100
		Prerequisite: Engineering 225 and Mathematics 231.
		A study of fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics, including fluid physical properties, hydrostatics, fluid dynamics, conservation of mass and momentum, dimensional analysis, pipe flow, open channel flow, and aerodynamics. Lab experiments illustrate basic fluid dynamic concepts and introduce the student to pressure and flow instrumentation and empirical methods. Lab projects include subsonic wind-tunnel testing of aerodynamic models, mechanical instrumentation design and fabrication, and computer-aided piping design. Advanced concepts such as differential analysis (e.g., the Navier-Stokes equations) and solution of the resulting partial differential equations by numerical methods will be introduced. Lecture and laboratory.
5359	ENGR-362-20	Fluid Mechanics	1.25	LAB	Palladino,Joseph L.	T: 1:30PM- 4:10PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 100
		Prerequisite: Engineering 225 and Mathematics 231.
		A study of fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics, including fluid physical properties, hydrostatics, fluid dynamics, conservation of mass and momentum, dimensional analysis, pipe flow, open channel flow, and aerodynamics. Lab experiments illustrate basic fluid dynamic concepts and introduce the student to pressure and flow instrumentation and empirical methods. Lab projects include subsonic wind-tunnel testing of aerodynamic models, mechanical instrumentation design and fabrication, and computer-aided piping design. Advanced concepts such as differential analysis (e.g., the Navier-Stokes equations) and solution of the resulting partial differential equations by numerical methods will be introduced. Lecture and laboratory.
6275	ENGR-372-01	Heat Transfer	1.00	LEC	Mertens,John D.	MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 100
		Prerequisite: Engineering 212L or permission of instructor.
		An introduction to the physical phenomena associated with heat transfer. Analytical and empirical techniques to study heat transfer by conduction, forced and free convection, and radiation are presented. Heat equations developed for applied conduction are solved numerically via digital computer. Students will apply design and analysis of heat transfer systems that combine conduction, convection, and radiation.
6185	ENGR-399-01	Independent Study	0.50 - 1.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y
		Enrollment limited to 100
		Independent research supervised by a faculty member in an area of the student’s special interests. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment.
6187	ENGR-466-01	Teaching Assistant	0.50 - 1.00	IND	TBA	TBA	TBA	Y
		Enrollment limited to 100
		Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment.
4479	ENGR-484-01	Senior Design Seminar	1.00	SEM	Mertens,John D.	W: 1:15PM- 3:55PM	TBA		NAT
		Enrollment limited to 100
		This course open to senior engineering majors only.
		NOTE: Open to senior Engineering majors.
		A forum for discussing the current literature especially as it relates to issues in engineering design. Each student is required to carry out a design project and to report regularly to the seminar.