Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2000-2001

College of Engineering

Jay Kunze, Ph.D., Dean

R. E. Stuffle, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies

D. S. Naidu, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Graduate Studies

Professors: Kunze, Naidu, Robinson, Stuffle

Associate Professors: Ellis, Kantabutra, Leung, Rao, Sadid, Sato, Wabrek

Assistant Professors: Bennion, Blotter, McWhirter

Instructors: Gansauge, Hart, Hofle

Industry Shared Professors: Anderson, Jocabs

Adjunct Faculty: Beitel, Blacker, Edinborough, Jones, Larson, Smart, Templeton

Affiliate Faculty: Ambrose, Briggs, Buzzi, Carney, Kim, Lineberry, McKeller, Moore, Sandquist, Start, Zaltzman

Professors Emeriti: Neill, Stephens, Wilson

The mission of the College of Engineering is to provide students with a program of study leading to a comprehensive education designed to prepare individuals for, and support them in, careers in engineering and related professions. The goals of the College are to:

To accomplish these goals, the following Program Educational Objectives have been established:

These include problem formulation and solution skills, teamwork concepts, communication skills, and ethical and business considerations.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program in Engineering, which is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET), is designed to be as flexible as possible to accommodate individual areas of interest within the requirements of the EAC/ABET. Specializations, with additional credit requirements, are available in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. The B.S. degree program in Engineering Management is also available. This program is designed to provide graduates with a background in both engineering and management disciplines. The College also administers the program for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with support from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business. The objective of this program is to provide students with an understanding of the discipline of computing and prepare them for entry into scientific computing professions.

ISU engineering graduates are successfully employed in many areas of the engineering profession. Many have chosen to continue advanced studies in a wide variety of specialized engineering disciplines.

The emphasis in the program at Idaho State University is to develop design competence in multi-disciplinary engineering. Each student entering the engineering program is assigned a faculty advisor to guarantee an appropriate plan of study and to insure continuity throughout the program. Each student completes 91 credit hours of general education and engineering core courses, which account for more than five semesters. They devote their last three semesters to more specialized, design-oriented courses. The College of Engineering offers sequences in the disciplines of structures, geotechnics, control systems, analog and digital electronic systems, energy systems, nuclear science and engineering, and mechanical systems. The student will select two of the seven sequences for a total of 26 credit hours and, with advisor approval, 11 credit hours of elective courses from science, mathematics and engineering. During the last two semesters, each student completes senior design projects and is also expected to complete the national standardized Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Students entering the program are expected to meet the following preparatory requirements: (a) adequate algebra and trigonometry to enter the calculus sequence; (b) one year of computer studies or demonstrated familiarity with computer language and computer fundamentals; and (c) one year of high school mechanical drawing, or equivalent. Preparatory mathematics, computer and mechanical drawing courses are available at ISU.

Pledge of Engineering Academic Standards: (1) Prior to formally declaring engineering as their major, students must complete ENGR 105, MATH 170, CHEM 111, and ENGR 223 with a grade point average of at least 2.0 overall and for these four courses. Upon making this declaration and submitting the proper form, students are eligible to select their sequences. (2) Students who fail the same engineering course twice will be dismissed from the college for a period of one year. (3) Students who have been dismissed from the college may not enroll in engineering courses. (4) A student who enrolls in an engineering class while petitioning for a waiver of applicable prerequisites must secure the waiver within the first month of classes or be dropped from the course in question.

Under the Graduate School, the College of Engineering administers a program leading to the Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees. The M.S. program comprises majors in Nuclear Science & Engineering, Measurement & Control Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Engineering Structures and Mechanics. The study of Hazardous Waste Management may be selected as an option under each M.S. degree major. The Ph.D. is available in Engineering and Applied Science and in Nuclear Science and Engineering. For more information, see the Graduate Catalog. Additional graduate programs are available through interdisciplinary majors with mathematics and the physical sciences.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

The University requirement of 128 credits for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree must include the completion of the following courses:

ENGL 101       English Composition   (Goal 1) 3 cr
ENGL 102       Critical Reading
               and Writing           (Goal 1) 3 cr
COMM 101       Principles of Speech           2 cr
               OR
               Satisfactory completion
               of proficiency exam   (Goal 2) 
IN ADDITION:   Humanistic and
               Social Sciences               18 cr

Note: Students must complete two of the three General
Education Goals 6, 7, and 8, and three of the four
Goals 9, 10A or B, 11, and 12 in satisfying the
humanistic and social sciences requirement. Three more
credits must be completed in an advanced level course
in a subject area of a completed Goal course. (An
approved list of advanced level courses is available in
the College of Engineering Office.) 

All Sequences

CHEM 111       General Chemistry I*           5 cr
PHYS 211-212   Engineering Physics*           8 cr
MATH 170       Calculus I**                   4 cr
MATH 175       Calculus II**                  4 cr
MATH 230       Introduction to Linear 
               Algebra                        2 cr
MATH g360      Differential Equations         3 cr
ENGR 101       Engineering Methods            2 cr
ENGR 105       Computer-Aided Drawing         2 cr
ENGR 206       Statics                        3 cr
ENGR 208       Dynamics                       3 cr
ENGR 213       Electrical Circuits            3 cr
ENGR 223       Materials and Measurements     4 cr
ENGR 264       Numerical Analysis of
               Engineering Problems           3 cr
ENGR 307       Thermodynamics                 3 cr
ENGR 309       Transport Phenomena            3 cr
ENGR 313       Fundamentals of 
               Electrical Devices             4 cr
ENGR 321       Mechanics of Materials         3 cr
ENGR 363       Engineering Economy            2 cr
ENGR 496       Project Design I               2 cr
ENGR 497       Project Design II              2 cr
IN ADDITION:   Science Elective#              3 cr
               Math Elective#                 3 cr
               Technical Electives#           3 cr
               Free Electives##               2 cr
Notes: 
* The chemistry and physics requirements collectively
satisfy Goals 4 and5.
** Satisfies Goal 3. 
#Lists of approved science, mathematics and technical
electives are available from the College of Engineering
office. Students are encouraged to consult with their
advisor and choose courses which will complement their
engineering education. 
##Free Electives: A free elective may be any university
course. 

In addition to the above, each student must complete at least two of the following sequences.

Sequence A (Structures)

CE 361         Structural Analysis            3 cr
CE 461         Advanced Structural Analysis   3 cr
CE 462         Design of Steel Structures     3 cr
CE 464         Design of Concrete Structures  3 cr
CE 467         Structural Engineering 
               Laboratory                     1 cr
Sequence B (Geotechnics)
CE g332        Basic Geotechnics              3 cr
CE 434         Geotechnical Design            3 cr
CE 435         Hydraulic Design               3 cr
CE 436         Roadway Design                 3 cr
CE 437         Geotechnical Engineering
               Laboratory                     1 cr
Sequence C (Control Systems)
EE 345         Signals and Systems            3 cr
EE g427        Embedded Systems Engineering   3 cr
EE g473        Automatic Control Systems      3 cr
EE g475        Digital Signal Processing      3 cr
EE 494         Embedded Systems and 
               Control Laboratory             1 cr
Sequence D (Analog and Digital Electronic Systems)
EE 329         Introduction to Electronics    3 cr
EE 374         Introduction to 
               Digital Systems                3 cr
EE g426        Microprocessors                3 cr
EE g429        Advanced Electronics           3 cr
EE g430        Analog and Digital Electronic
               Systems Laboratory             1 cr
Sequence E (Energy Systems)
ME 341         Fluid Mechanics                3 cr
ME g416        Thermal Power Cycles           3 cr
ME g419        Energy Systems and 
               Resources                      3 cr
ME 443         Thermal Fluids Laboratory      1 cr
ME g476        Heat Transfer                  3 cr
Sequence F (Nuclear Science and Engineering)
NS&E g402      Introduction to Nuclear 
               Science and Engineering        3 cr
NS&E g445      Neutron Reactions
               and Transport                  3 cr
NS&E g446      Design of Fuel Cycle Systems   3 cr
NS&E g447      Nuclear Systems Laboratory     1 cr
NS&E g448      Design, Control and Use of
               Radiation Systems              3 cr
Sequence G (Mechanical Systems)
ME 323         Machine Design                 3 cr
ME 353         Manufacturing Processes        3 cr
ME 405         Measurement Systems Design     3 cr
ME 406         Measurement Systems
               Laboratory                     1 cr
ME 440         Mechanical Vibrations          3 cr

The requirements listed above for a Bachelor of Science in Engineering provide an interdisciplinary emphasis which provides excellent preparation for students who plan to pursue an engineering specialty at the graduate level, or who plan to practice engineering in an interdisciplinary role. Students who wish to add a specialty designation to their degree should complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering with appropriate sequence selections plus an additional 9 credits as follows:

Civil Engineering: Sequence A + Sequence B + ENVE g410 + 6 credits chosen from CE emphasis electives.

Electrical Engineering: Sequence C + Sequence D + EE 325 + EE g472 + 3 credits chosen from EE electives, ENGR g425, or ME 405.

Mechanical Engineering: Sequence E + Sequence G + 6 credits chosen from ME emphasis electives + 3 credits from any other sequence.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management

The engineering management curriculum consists of two curricular paths. One leads to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management, the other to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management with Emphasis in Nuclear Engineering. Both pathsshare a common core of courses. Each path concludes with a specialized course sequence specific to its requirements.

All engineering management students must complete two of the three General Education Goals 6, 7 and 8; and two of the three Goals 9, 10A or B and 12 in satisfying the humanities and social science requirements. The 12 credits of humanities and social science electives must conform to college requirements for breadth and depth of study.

The mathematics courses in the core curriculum satisfy the requirements of Goal 3.

The chemistry and physics courses in the core curriculum satisfy the requirements of Goals 4 and 5.

Engineering Management Core

ENGL 101       English Composition            3 cr
ENGL 102       Critical Reading and Writing   3 cr
COMM 101       Principles of Speech           2 cr
GOALS:         Humanities and 
               Social Sciences               12 cr
CHEM 111       General Chemistry I            5 cr
MATH 170       Calculus I                     4 cr
MATH 175       Calculus II                    4 cr
MATH 230       Introduction to
               Linear Algebra                 2 cr
MATH g353      General Statistics             3 cr
MATH g355      Dperations Research            3 cr
MATH g360      Differential Equations         3 cr
PHYS 211-212   Engineering Physics            8 cr
ENGR 101       Engineering Methods            2 cr
ENGR 105       Engineering Drawing            2 cr
ENGR 206       Statics                        3 cr
ENGR 208       Dynamics                       3 cr
ENGR 213       Electrical Circuits            3 cr
ENGR 223       Materials and Measurements     4 cr
ENGR 264       Numerical Analysis of 
               Engineering Problems           3 cr
ENGR 307       Thermodynamics                 3 cr
ENGR 309       Transport Phenomena            3 cr
ENGR 313       Fundamentals of Electrical
     	       Devices 			      4 cr
ENGR 321       Mechanics of Materials         3 cr
EE 345         Analysis of Linear Systems     3 cr
ENGR 496       Project Design I               2 cr
ENGR 497       Project Design II              2 cr
ACCT 201       Principles of Accounting I     3 cr
ACCT 202       Principles of Accounting II    3 cr
ECON 201-202   Principles of Macroeconomics 
               and Microeconomics             6 cr
FIN 315        Corporate Financial
     	       Management                     3 cr
MGT g312       Individual and
               Organizational Behavior        3 cr
MGT 329        Operations/Production
               Management                     3 cr
MGT g441       Organization Behavior          3 cr
MKTG 325       Basic Marketing 
               Management                     3 cr
To complete the engineering management program, each student must select and complete one of the following sequences of courses:

Sequence I: Leading to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management

ENGR 202       Manufacturing Processes        3 cr
EE g473        Feedback Control Systems       3 cr
EE 475         Digital Signal Processing      3 cr
MGT g430       Advanced Operations/
               Production Management          3 cr
MGT g434       Productivity and Quality       3 cr
MGT g450       Manufacturing Strategy         3 cr
IN ADDITION:   Engineering Design Electives*  6 cr

*A list of approved engineering design electives is available from the College of Engineering office.

Sequence II: Leading to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management with Emphasis in Nuclear Engineering

NS&E g402      Introduction to Nuclear
               Engineering                    3 cr
ENGR g421      Advanced Engineering 
               Mathematics I                  3 cr
NS&E g444      Nuclear Fuel Cycles            3 cr
NS&E g445      Neutron Reactions
               and Transport                  3 cr
NS&E g447      Nuclear Systems Laboratory     1 cr
NS&E g446      Design of Fuel Cycle Systems   3 cr
NS&E g448      Design, Control and Use of 
               Radiation Systems              3 cr
ENGR g478      Probabilistic Design           3 cr
CIS 381        Management Information
               Systems                        3 cr
PHYS g301      Modern Physics                 3 cr

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

(an inter-college degree)

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is administered by the College of Engineering with support from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business. The objective of the program is to provide students with an understanding of the discipline of computing and prepare them for entry into scientific computing professions.

General Education Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science must complete Goals 1, 2, and 3; Goals 4 and 5 (or 12 credits in the biological or physical sciences); two of Goals 6, 7, and 8; and three of Goals 9, 10A or 10B, 11, and 12.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science students must take at least four courses in the physical and biological sciences, including one of the following sequences:

CHEM 111-112   General Chemistry I            9 cr     
PHYS 211-214   Engineering Physics I, II
               and Laboratories              10 cr

Computer Science students also must take the mathematics
courses listed below:

MATH 170-175   Calculus I and II              8 cr
MATH 253       Introduction to Statistics     3 cr     
MATH 230-g330  Linear Algebra                 6 cr
Major Requirements (54 credits)
C S 181        Introduction to Computer
               Science and Programming I      3 cr
C S 182        Introduction to Computer
               Science and Programming II     3 cr
C S 282        Advanced Computer Programming  3 cr
C S 287        Discrete Structures            3 cr
C S 385        Data Structures and Algorithm
               Analysis I                     3 cr
C S 386        Data Structures and Algorithm
               Analysis II                    3 cr
CIS 382        Systems Analysis               3 cr
CIS g420       Survey of Computer Languages   3 cr
CIS g480       Data Base Management Systems   3 cr
CIS g482       Advanced Systems Analysis 
               and Design                     3 cr
C S 488 
or CIS 488     Senior Project                 3 cr
MGT g462       Issues in Business
               and Society                    3 cr

Plus one of the following two sets of courses:

C S 283        Introduction to 
               Computer Systems I             3 cr
               AND
C S 284        Introduction to
               Computer Systems II            3 cr
               OR
ENGR 374       Introduction to 
               Digital Systems                3 cr
               AND
ENGR 426       Microprocessors                3 cr
                                      TOTAL: 42 cr

Plus twelve credits of upper division credits in
Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, EE g427,
EE g475, EE 494, or other upper division computer
electives approved by the student's advisor.

Additional Electives
Students must take enough credits in elective courses to total at least 128 credits. A minimum of 64 non-computing credits must be taken in meeting graduation requirements. No more than 32 credits in business courses including courses from the Computer Information Systems Department may be used to meet degree requirements.

Minor in Computer Science
Students receiving degrees in all colleges may satisfy the requirements for a Minor in Computer Science (CS) by completing the following courses. Students pursuing this minor must consult with a CS advisor early in their program to complete a Program of Study Agreement.

Required Courses:

C S 181        Introduction to Computer 
               Science and Programming I      3 cr
OR CIS 220     Foundations of 
               Computer Programming           3 cr
C S 182        Introduction to Computer 
               Science and Programming II     3 cr
C S 282        Advanced Computer Programming  3 cr
C S 287        Discrete Structures            3 cr
MATH 170       Calculus I                     4 cr
MATH 175       Calculus II                    4 cr

Computing Electives:

Nine upper division credits in Computer Science,
Computer Information Systems, or EE 374, chosen with
the approval of a CS advisor. 

Interdisciplinary Engineering Courses

ENGR 101 Engineering Methods 2 credits. Introduction to engineering problem solving, engineering design, analysis of contemporary societal issues and methods of presenting engineering information. Design projects and/or presentations of current engineering challenges. COREQ: MATH 147 OR EQUIVALENT. F, S

ENGR 102 Elementary Mechanical Drawing 2 credits. Instrument and freehand drawing, lettering, dimensioning, sectioning, multiview projections. For students without one year of high school mechanical drawing of equivalent. F, S

ENGR 105 Computer-Aided Drawing 2 credits. Intermediate engineering drawing emphasizing projections, sketching and descriptive geometry. Introduction to CAD software for preparing engineering drawings. PREREQ: MATH 147 OR EQUIVALENT. F, S

ENGR 110 AutoCad® for Engineering 1 credit. Instruction in use of professional level AutoCad® software for preparation of engineering drawings. PREREQ: ENGR 105 OR EQUIVALENT. D

ENGR 164 Computer Programming 2 credits. Credits may not be used toward a degree in engineering. Introduction to programming techniques and languages suitable for technical problem solving. For students without one year of high school computer experience. COREQ: MATH 147. F, S

ENGR 202 Manufacturing Processes 3 credits. Basics of metal working and metal joining processes covered. Also practical metallurgy, general manufacturing processes and NC machining included. (Two lectures, one lab per week) PREREQ: MATH 147 OR EQUIVALENT AND ENGR 102 OR EQUIVALENT. D

ENGR 206 Statics 3 credits. Concepts of force vectors and equilibrium with emphasis on free body diagrams. Trusses, beams, frames, centroids, fluid statics, and friction. PREREQ: ENGR 101; COREQ: ENGR 105, PHYS 211, MATH 175. F, S

ENGR 208 Dynamics 3 credits. Principles of kinetics. Angular and linear displacement, velocity, and acceleration analysis. Rigid bodies in motion and types of motion. Application of principles of force-mass acceleration, work-kinetic energy, and impulse-momentum to solution of problems of force systems acting on moving particles and rigid bodies. PREREQ: ENGR 206, MATH 175, AND PHYS 211. F, S

ENGR 213 Electrical Circuits 3 credits. Passive circuit elements. DC circuits. Voltage and current sources. Circuit laws, theorems and node and loop analysis. Transients in RLC circuits. Introduction to AC circuits. Computer-aided analysis. PREREQ: MATH 175; COREQ: PHYS 212. F, S

ENGR 223 Materials and Measurements 4 credits. Structure and behavior of metals, ceramics, polymers and composite materials. Laboratory measurement of material properties. (Three lectures and one lab per week.) PREREQ: CHEM 111, ENGL 101; COREQ: ENGR 101, MATH 170. F, S

ENGR 264 Numerical Analysis of Engineering Problems 3 credits. Numerical techniques and computer applications to solve engineering problems. PREREQ: ENGR 101, ENGR 164 OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE; MATH 175, MATH 230. F, S

ENGR 307 Thermodynamics 3 credits. Quantitative course in the fundamental concepts of thermal energy equations. Applications to ideal and real gases, liquids, and solids in static and transient systems. PREREQ: CHEM 111, ENGR 208, PHYS 212, MATH 175. F, S

ENGR 309 Transport Phenomena 3 credits. Study of momentum, energy, and mass transport; momentum, heat, and mass transfer coefficients; steady and unsteady rate processes and transport properties. PREREQ: ENGR 208, 307. F, S

ENGR 313 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices 4 credits. AC circuits. Design of passive and active filters. Three-phase circuits. Transformers. AC and DC machines. Computer-aided analysis. Includes 1-credit laboratory component. PREREQ: ENGR 213, PHYS 212. F, S

ENGR 321 Mechanics of Materials 3 credits. Theories of stresses and strains for ties, shafts, beams, columns and connections. Determination of deflections and the investigation of indeterminate members. An introduction to design. PREREQ: ENGR 206, 223; MATH 175. F, S

ENGR 363 Engineering Economy 2 credits. Economic analysis and comparison of engineering alternatives by annual cost, present worth and rate of return methods. Study of cost factors upon which management decisions are based. PREREQ: JUNIOR STANDING IN ENGINEERING. F, S

ENGR 392 Cooperative Education 1 to 3 credits. Academic work done in conjunction with approved engineering work experience. Written report required. Consult with faculty advisor regarding availability and specific requirements. PREREQUISITE: JUNIOR STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S, Su

ENGR 400 Essentials of Engineering 2 credits. Preparation for Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. May not be used as a technical elective. May be repeated once for a total of 4 credits. PREREQ: SENIOR IN ENGINEERING. Graded S/U. F, S

ENGR g415 Model Theory 3 credits. Theory of design and testing of scaled system models. Dimensional analysis with application to physical models. True and distorted models, linear and nonlinear models and analogies. Laboratory work required. PREREQ: ENGR 309, ENGR 321. D

ENGR g421 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I 3 credits. Analysis of complex linear and nonlinear engineering systems using advanced techniques including Laplace transforms, Fourier series and classical partial differential equations. Cross-listed as MATH g421. PREREQ: MATH g360. F

ENGR g422 Advanced Engineering Mathematics II 3 credits. Analysis of complex linear and nonlinear engineering systems using advanced techniques, including probability and statistics, advanced numerical methods and variational calculus. Cross-listed as MATH g422. PREREQ: ENGR g421 OR MATH g421. S

ENGR g425 Mechatronics 3 credits. Basic kinematics, sensors, actuators, measurements, electronics, microprocessors, programmable logic controllers, feedback control, robotics and intelligent manufacturing. PREREQ: ENGR 313, MATH 360. D

ENGR g478 Probabilistic Design 3 credits. Probabilistic methods applied to analysis and design. Setting probabilistic design objectives and calculating probabilistic performance emphasized. PREREQ: ENGR 264, MATH g360 AND SENIOR STANDING IN ENGINEERING. F

ENGR 481 Independent Problems 1-3 credits. Students are assigned to, or request assignment to, independent problems on the basis of interest and preparation. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

ENGR 483 Ethics and Professionalism 2 credits. Exploration of ethics and professionalism applied to engineering, including professional registration, state laws, national technical and professional societies. PREREQ: SENIOR STANDING IN ENGINEERING. D

ENGR g491 Seminar in Engineering 1 credit. A series of lectures on current topics in the literature by participants or guest lecturer chosen from industry. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

ENGR 496 Project Design I 2 credits. Preliminary design of equipment or systems relevant to student's sequences. Individual projects emphasizing problem definition and conceptual design, decision process and report preparation. Two two-hour labs. PREREQ: SECOND SEMESTER PRIOR TO GRADUATION. F, S

ENGR 497 Project Design II 2 credits. Performance and final design of equipment or systems. Individual or team projects emphasizing optimization, equipment selection, safety and cost. Two two-hour labs. PREREQ: ENGR 496 AND SEMESTER PRIOR TO GRADUATION. F, S

Civil Engineering Courses

CE 301 Surveying 3 credits. Fundamental principles of surveying. Electronic and conventional angle and distance measurement, leveling traversing, stadia, solar observation, surveying computations, mapping. Application to engineering, geology and architecture. PREREQ: MATH 147 OR EQUIVALENT. D

CE 302 Roadway Geometrics 1 credit. Selected topics from CE 301 including curves, cut-fill computations, COGO and roadway photogrammetry. Self-study course using tutorials. Credit not granted for both CE 301 and CE 302. PREREQ: MATH 147 OR EQUIVALENT. F, S, Su

CE 303 Surveying Law 3 credits. History and development of U.S. Public Land Survey System, Congressional and Idaho statutes, and court decisions pertaining to surveying problems and practice. PREREQ: CE 301. D

CE g332 Basic Geotechnics 3 credits. Classification, analysis and evaluation of soils as engineering material. Water movement through soils. Soil mechanics applied to analysis of foundations, earth slopes and other structures. PREREQ: ENGR 223; COREQ: ENGR 309. S

CE 361 Structural Analysis 3 credits. Analysis of forces and displacements in trusses, beams, and frames under static loadings. Moving loads. Application of static equilibrium equations to structures. Introduction to classical methods of indeterminate structural analysis. PREREQ: ENGR 321. S

CE 434 Geotechnical Design 3 credits. Application of soil mechanics to design of foundations, retaining wall, stable slopes, buried conduits and pavement structures. Computer methods utilized. PREREQ: ENGR 264, ENGR 321, CE g332. F

CE 435 Hydraulic Design 3 credits. Hydrology. Hydraulic design of water control and transport structures, pipelines, and distribution systems. Computer methods utilized. PREREQ: ENGR 264, 309. S

CE 436 Roadway Design 3 credits. Fundamentals of earthwork, route location, drainage, and pavement materials with application to geometric and pavement design of highways, streets and rural roads. PREREQ: ENGR 223; CE 301 OR 302. COREQ: CE g332. S

CE 437 Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory 1 credit. Field and laboratory work on site investigation, soil sampling, classification and testing. Evaluation of soil properties. COREQ: CE g332. F

CE 461 Advanced Structural Analysis 3 credits. Analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Continuation of the use of classical methods. Introduction to computer methods in structural analysis including the use of commercially available software, and lateral load effects. PREREQ: CE 361. F.

CE 462 Design of Steel Structures 3 credits. Design of steel members and connections with emphasis on the AISC specifications. PREREQ: CE 461. S

CE 464 Design of Concrete Structures 3 credits. Design of reinforced concrete beams, columns, and slabs. Introduction to pre-stressing. PREREQ: CE 461. S

CE 466 Design of Wood Structures 3 credits. Design of solid and laminated wood members and connections. Includes the design of wooden diaphragms for resisting lateral loads. PREREQ: CE 361. D

CE 467 Structural Engineering Laboratory 1 credit. Measurement of stresses and load distribution through concrete, steel and woodcomponents and structures. COREQ: CE 461. S

Computer Science Courses

C S 181 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I 3 credits. Problem solving methods and algorithm development in Pascal or other programming language with an emphasis on programming style. COREQ: MATH 160 OR MATH 170. F, S

C S 182 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming II 3 credits. Continuation of C S 181, including such topics as data structures, sorts, searches, recursion, and string processing. PREREQ: C S 181 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S

C S 282 Advanced Computer Programming 3 credits. Further supervised programming experience, including use of a UNIX Operating System and a modern language such as C or Ada. PREREQ: C S 182 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

C S 283 Introduction to Computer Systems I 3 credits. Basic concepts of computer systems with an introduction to computer architecture and assembly language programming. PREREQ: C S 182 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.F

C S 284 Introduction to Computer Systems II 3 credits. Survey of operating systems and their relation to computer architecture. PREREQ: C S 282 AND C S 283 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S

C S 287 Discrete Structures 3 credits. An introduction to discrete structures. Material covered will include sets, propositions, proofs, functions and relations, equivalence relations, quantifiers, Boolean algebras, graphs. Cross-listed as MATH 287. PREREQ: MATH 160 OR MATH 170. F, S

C S 385 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis I 3 credits. Analysis and design of non-numeric algorithms which act on data structures. PREREQ: C S 282 AND EITHER C S 287 OR MATH 330. F

C S 386 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis II 3 credits. Continuation of C S 385. PREREQ: C S 385. S

C S 487 Topics in Computer Science 3 credits. Selected topics in Computer Science will be chosen depending on the instructor's interests. PREREQ: C S 386 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

C S 488 Senior Project 3 credits. Design, implementation and testing of a large program. PREREQ: C S 386 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S

Electrical Engineering Courses

EE 325 Electromagnetics 3 credits. Vectors and fields, electrostatics, magnetostatics, electrodynamics, Maxwell's equations, boundary value problems, plane and guided waves, radiation and antennas. PREREQ: MATH 360. F

EE 329 Introduction to Electronics 3 credits. Introduction to semiconductor theory, operational amplifiers, diode and transistor circuits. Includes ½-credit laboratory component. PREREQ: ENGR 313. F

EE 345 Signals and Systems 3 credits. Linear time-invariant systems, continuous and discrete; Fourier series, Fourier transforms, discrete Fourier transforms; Laplace transforms, z-transforms; state-space analysis. PREREQ: ENGR 213, 264; MATH 360. S

EE 374 Introduction to Digital Systems 3 credits. Number systems; fundamentals of Boolean algebra; methods of system reduction, combinational and sequential logic. Includes ½-credit laboratory component. PREREQ: ENGR 264 OR C S 182 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F

EE g413 Techniques of Computer-Aided Circuit Analysis and Design 3 credits. Automatic formulation of equations and fundamental programming techniques pertinent to computer-aided circuit analysis, design, modeling. May include sensitivity calculations, system analogies, optimization. PREREQ: ENGR 313, ENGR 264. D

EE g426 Microprocessors 3 credits. Introduction to microprocessor architecture. Programming principles using machine and assembly languages, addressing modes, memory mapping, number representation and processing. PREREQ: EE 374. S

EE g427 Embedded Systems Engineering 3 credits. Integration of algorithms, software and hardware to design real-time and embedded systems for signal processing and control. PREREQ: EE g426, EE g473, EE g475 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S

EE g429 Advanced Electronics 3 credits. Amplifier design and analysis, large-signal amplifiers and nonlinear effects, feedback, oscillators. PREREQ: EE 329. S

EE g430 Analog and Digital Electronic Systems Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory course emphasizing analog and digital circuits and components. PREREQ: EE 329, 374. COREQ: EE g429. S

EE g472 Electrical Machines and Power 3 credits. Theory and application of electrical machinery and transformers. Power and energy relationships in power systems, transmission lines, network solutions and symmetrical components. Includes 1-credit laboratory component. PREREQ: ENGR 313, MATH 360. S

EE g473 Automatic Control Systems 3 credits. Study of continuous-time and discrete-time control systems using both frequency-domain and state-space techniques; topics include design methodology, performance specifications, analysis and design techniques. PREREQ: EE 345. F

EE g474 Advanced Circuit Theory 3 credits. Methods of analog electrical circuit analysis and synthesis. Topics include signal flow graphs, multi-port networks, simulation techniques, and topological methods for formulation of network equations. PREREQ: ENGR 313 AND EE 345. D

EE g475 Digital Signal Processing 3 credits. Design of recursive and non-recursive digital filters; frequency-domain analysis, fast Fourier transform techniques, spectral analysis; applications. Includes 1-credit laboratory component. PREREQ: EE 345. S

EE g492 Advanced Control System Design 3 credits. Design of advanced control algorithms; topics include: observers and state estimation, linear quadratic regulator, frequency-domain techniques for robust control, and an introduction to multivariable and nonlinear control. PREREQ: EE g473. D

EE 494 Embedded Systems and Control Laboratory 1 credit. Lab activities include the complete process of design and implementation of embedded signal processing and control systems through the integration of algorithms, software and hardware. PREREQ: EE g473. COREQ: EE g427. S

Environmental Engineering Courses

ENVE g408 Water and Waste Water Quality 3 credits. Design and applications of water and wastewater treatment systems for water quality control and reuse. PREREQ: ENGR 309, CHEM 112. D

ENVE g409 Water and Waste Water Lab 1 credit. Fundamental analytical procedures for measurement of water and waste water quality. Introduction to materials and protocols associated with general environmental analytical techniques. COREQ: ENVE g408. D

ENVE g410 Introduction to Environmental Engineering 3 credits. Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological principles of solid and hazardous waste management, water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, and national environmental regulation. PREREQ: CHEM 112, ENGR 309, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F

Mechanical Engineering Courses

ME 305 Computer-Aided Drafting 2 credits. Advanced use of CAD software to prepare drawings. Planning of drawings and role of drawings in design emphasized. PREREQ: ENGR 105, 264. D

ME 323 Machine Design 3 credits. Design of mechanical components subject to static and fatigue loads. Design using screws, fasteners, springs, bearings, and welds. Computeraided design using finite element methods. PREREQ: ENGR 208, 223, 321. S

ME 341 Fluid Mechanics 3 credits. Continuation of transport phenomena emphasizing incompressible fluid flow systems design. Additional topics include open channel flow, compressible fluid flow, pipe flow, flow measurements, pumps, valves, other devices. PREREQ; ENGR 264, 309. COREQ: MATH g360. S

ME 343 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery 3 credits. Kinematic analysis and design of cams, gears, and linkages; velocity, acceleration and force analysis; kinematic synthesis; balancing; analysis by complex numbers; computeraided analysis and synthesis. PREREQ: ENGR 321. D

ME 353 Manufacturing Processes 3 credits. Production techniques and equipment. Casting, molding, pressure forming, metal removal, joining and assembly, automation and materials handling. PREREQ: ENGR 223. D

ME 355 System Dynamics 3 credits. Modeling and representations of dynamic 3-dimensional physical systems emphasizing rigid bodies: transfer functions, block diagrams, state equations. Transient response. PREREQ: ENGR 208, MATH g360. D

ME 405 Measurement Systems Design 3 credits. Introduction to instrumentation systems analysis and design, including: statistical analysis, system modeling, actuators, transducers, sensor systems, signal transmission, data acquisition, and signal conditioning. PREREQ: ENGR 313, MATH 360. COREQ: ME 406. F

ME 406 Measurement Systems Laboratory 1 credit. Principles of measurement, measurement standards and accuracy, detectors and transducers, digital data acquisition principles, signal conditioning systems and readout devices, statistical concepts in measurement, experimental investigation of engineering systems. COREQ: ME 405. F

ME g416 Thermal Power Cycles 3 credits. Application of thermodynamics to design of systems for conversion of thermal energy to power by various power cycles. PREREQ: ENGR 264, 309. F

ME g419 Energy Systems and Resources 3 credits. Fundamentals of conventional (fossil, nuclear fission), and alternative (solar, wind, geothermal) energy systems. Electrical energy supply, building HVAC, resources utilized by transportation sector. PREREQ: ENGR 307, 313; MATH g360. S

ME 440 Mechanical Vibrations 3 credits. Free vibration and forced response of single and multiple degree of freedom systems, normal modes, random vibrations, discrete, lumped mass, and continuous systems. Vibration control techniques. PREREQ: MATH 360, ENGR 208, 321. S

ME 443 Thermal/Fluids Laboratory 1 credit. Measurement of thermal and fluid properties, experiments on fluid flow and heat transfer systems. PREREQ: ME 341. F

ME g451 Compressible Fluid Flow 3 credits. Fundamentals and practical applications of compressible fluid flow and gas dynamics; techniques for isentropic friction, heat addition, isothermal flow, shock wave analysis, propagation, expansion waves, reflection waves. PREREQ: ME 341. D

ME g476 Heat Transfer 3 credits. Continuation of transport phenomena with emphasis on heat transfer. Conduction, convection and radiation will be covered. Numerical solutions and equipment design emphasized. PREREQ: ENGR 264; COREQ: ENGR 309. F

Nuclear Science and Engineering Courses

NS&E g402 Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering 3 credits. Basic nuclear and atomic processes; radioactive decay, binding energy, radiation interactions, reaction cross sections. Neutron diffusion, radiation sources. PREREQ: CHEM 111, PHYS 212; COREQ: MATH g360. S

NS&E444 Nuclear Fuel Cycles 3 credits. Exploration of the processes associated with nuclear fuel cycles including mining, fabrication, reprocessing, and disposal. PREREQ: NS&E g402, CHEM 317. D

NS&E445 Neutron Reactions and Transport 3 credits. Physical principles underlying neutron interactions. Multi-region and multi-energy diffusion and transport. Beamport and filter concepts and design. PREREQ: ENGR 264, NS&E g402. COREQ: MATH g421. F

NS&E446 Design of Fuel Cycle Systems 3 credits. Criticality, shielding and thermal design of fuel and waste transportation and storage facilities. Criticality and thermal analysis codes. Regulations, environmental and economic considerations. Introduction to safety criteria. PREREQ: NS&E g445. S

NS&E447 Nuclear Systems Laboratory 1 credit. Techniques of radiation detection and measurements, flux measurements, neutron activation analysis, approach to criticality, Inhour equation, subcritical experiments. PREREQ: NS&E g445. S

NS&E448 Design, Control and Use of Radiation Systems 3 credits. Generation, detection and measurement systems design for control and use of radiation in industrial and medical applications. Radiation protection, regulations, environmental and economic considerations. COREQ: NS&E g445. F

NS&E487 Medical Applications in Engineering and Physics 3 credits. Applications of engineering and physics principles, particularly nuclear science, to medicine. Covers radioisotopes, X-ray imaging, magnetic resonance and ultrasound imaging, radiation protection, codes and standards. PREREQ; MATH 360, PHYS 212. D.



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