College of Engineering
Jay Kunze, Ph.D., DeanR. E. Stuffle, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
D. S. Naidu, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
Professors: Bosworth, Kunze, Naidu, Robinson, Sadid, Stuffle
Associate Professors: Bennion, Blotter, Davis, Ellis, Ebrahimpour, Kantabutra, Leung, Sato, Schoen, Wabrek
Assistant Professor: Williams
Instructors: Gansauge, Hart, Hofle, Mahar
Adjunct Faculty: Ambrose, Beitel, Edinborough, Evans, Glore, Smart, Stout, Venable, Williams
Affiliate Faculty: Briggs, Kim, Lineberry, Loewen, McKeller, Moore, Sandquist, Start, Tanner, Walker, 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:
- Provide undergraduate education in interdisciplinary engineering, computer science and selected traditional engineering disciplines.
- Strengthen the engineering program by implementing changes based on continuous assessment.
- Serve society by providing continuing support to graduates, industry, the profession, and the community.
- Provide graduate education and research opportunities in selected areas.
These include problem formulation and solution skills, teamwork concepts, communication skills, and ethical and business considerations.
- Produce graduates who are able to practice in the respective field of engineering (interdisciplinary_IE, civil_CE, electrical_EE, or mechanical_ME) or computer science to serve primarily state and regional industries and/or government agencies.
- Produce graduates with the necessary background and technical skills to work professionally in:
- various engineering fields (IE);
- the design and development of structural, geotechnical, roadway, and environmental systems (CE);
- the design and development of control and electronic systems (EE);
- the design and development of thermal and mechanical systems (ME);
- the scientific computing field (C S).
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), include Interdisciplinary Engineering, designed to be as flexible as possible to accommodate individual areas of interest within the requirements of the EAC/ABET. Specialty degrees, 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.
- Prepare graduates for personal and professional success with an awareness and commitment to their ethical and social responsibilities. They will have an understanding that life-long learning is an integral part of personal, professional and social interaction.
- Prepare graduates who are capable of entering and succeeding in an advanced degree program.
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 are classified as "pre-engineering" students. To become eligible to declare the major, the student must complete at least 10 of the 12 "key courses" listed below with a minimum grde of "C" in each course, and must have at least a 2.0 GPA overall.
Key Courses
MATH 170 Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 175 Calculus II 4 cr
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 5 cr
PHYS 211 Engineering Physics 4 cr
PHYS 212 Engineering Physics 4 cr
C S 181 Computer Science and Programming I 3 cr
ENGR 105 Engineering Graphics 2 cr
ENGR 120 Introduction to Engineering 2 cr
ENGR 210 Engineering Statics 3 cr
ENGR 220 Engineering Dynamics 3 cr
ENGR 223 Materials and Measurements 4 cr
ENGR 240 Introduction to Electrical Circuits 3 cr2. No key course may be repeated more than twice, and any remaining key courses must be completed by the end of the first semester following the declaration.
3. Upon making the declaration and submitting the proper form, if approved, students become eligible to enroll in upper division engineering courses (i.e., those numbered 300 or above). The student will not be allowed to register for any College of Engineering upper-division course until the declaration has been approved.
4. Students who fail the same engineering course twice will be dismissed from the college for a period of one year.
5. Students who have been dismissed from the college may not enroll in engineering courses.
6. 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 (Interdisciplinary)
The University requirement of 128 credits for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Interdisciplinary) 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 15 crNote: 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.Science, Mathematics and Engineering Core Courses (68 credits)
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 360 Differential Equations 3 cr ENGR 105 Engineering Graphics 2 cr ENGR 120 Introduction to Engineering 2 cr ENGR 210 Engineering Statics 3 cr ENGR 220 Engineering Dynamics 3 cr ENGR 223 Materials and Measurements 4 cr ENGR 240 Introduction to Electrical Circuits 3 cr ENGR 264 Numerical Analysis of Engineering Problems 3 cr ENGR 307 Thermodynamics 4 cr ENGR 340 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices 3 cr ENGR 342 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices Laboratory 1 cr ENGR 360 Engineering Economics 2 cr ENGR 483 Engineering Law and Ethics 3 cr ENGR 496 Project Design I 2 cr ENGR 497 Project Design II 2 cr IN ADDITION: Technical Electives*** 3 cr Free Electives (minimum) 2 cr Mathematics Elective*** 3 cr Any two of Sequences A-G from the list below 26 cr Upper division engineering courses (minimum, chosen in consultation with advisor) 8 cr TOTAL: 128 crNotes: * The chemistry and physics requirements collectively satisfy Goals 4 and5. ** Satisfies Goal 3. ***Lists of approved technical and mathematics 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.Sequence A (Structures)CE 361 Structural Analysis 3 cr CE 461 Advanced Structural Analysis 3 cr CE g462 Design of Steel Structures 3 cr CE g464 Design of Concrete Structures 3 cr CE 467 Structural Engineering Laboratory 1 crSequence B (Geotechnics)CE 332 Basic Geotechnics 3 cr CE 434 Geotechnical Design 3 cr CE g435 Hydraulic Design 3 cr CE 436 Roadway Design 3 cr CE 437 Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory 1 crSequence 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 Lab 1 crSequence 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 crSequence 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 crSequence F (Nuclear Science and Engineering)NSEN g402 Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering 3 cr NSEN g445 Neutron Reactions and Transport 3 cr NSEN g446 Design of Fuel Cycle Systems 3 cr NSEN g447 Nuclear Systems Laboratory 1 cr NSEN g448 Design, Control and Use of Radiation Systems 3 crSequence 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 g440 Mechanical Vibrations 3 crEmphasis in Engineering GeologyComplete the following courses in addition to the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering:
CE/GEOL g454 Basic Engineering Geology 3 cr
CE/GEOL g455 Geologic Data Methods 3 cr
CE/GEOL g475 Essentials of Geomechanics 3 cr
CE/GEOL g476 Engineering Geology Project 1 cr
CE/GEOL g480 Earthquake Engineering 3 cr
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Unrestricted Goals Courses (21 or 23 credits):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* 15 cr* Students must complete two of the three General Education Goals 6, 7 and 8, and three of the four Goals 9, 10(A or B), 11 and 12 in satisfying the humanistic and social sciences requirement.Science, Mathematics and Engineering core courses (68 credits):
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 360 Differential Equations 3 cr ENGR 105 Engineering Graphics 2 cr ENGR 120 Introduction to Engineering 2 cr ENGR 210 Engineering Statics 3 cr ENGR 220 Engineering Dynamics 3 cr ENGR 223 Materials and Measurements 4 cr ENGR 240 Introduction to Electrical Circuits 3 cr ENGR 264 Numerical Analysis of Engineering Problems 3 cr ENGR 307 Thermodynamics 4 cr ENGR 340 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices 3 cr ENGR 342 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices Laboratory 1 cr ENGR 360 Engineering Economics 2 cr ENGR 483 Engineering Law and Ethics 3 cr ENGR 496 Project Design I 2 cr ENGR 497 Project Design II 2 cr IN ADDITION: Technical Electives*** 3 cr Free Electives (minimum) 1 crCivil Engineering and Mathematics Requirements:CE 301 Surveying 3 cr CE 341 Fluid Mechanics 3 cr ENGR 350 Mechanics of Materials 3 cr MATH 352 General Statistics 3 cr OR MGT 216 Business Statistics 3 crSequence A (Structures)CE 361 Structural Analysis 3 cr CE 461 Advanced Structural Analysis 3 cr CE g462 Design of Steel Structures 3 cr CE g464 Design of Concrete Structures 3 cr CE 467 Structural Engineering Laboratory 1 crSequence B (Geotechnics)CE 332 Basic Geotechnics 3 cr CE 434 Geotechnical Design 3 cr CE g435 Hydraulic Design 3 cr CE 436 Roadway Design 3 cr CE 437 Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory 1 crAfter completing the courses listed above, the student may opt to graduate with the interdisciplinary major instead of the chosen major discipline, without penalty. To complete the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, the student must complete the following in addition to the courses listed above.IN ADDITION: ENVE g410 Introduction to Environmental Engineering 3 cr CE electives**** 6 cr TOTAL: 137 cr* The chemistry and physics requirements collectively satisfy Goals 4 and 5. ** Satisfies Goal 3. *** Lists of approved 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. **** Lists of approved courses are available from the College of Engineering office.Emphasis in Engineering GeologyComplete the following courses in addition to the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering:
CE/GEOL g454 Basic Engineering Geology 3 cr
CE/GEOL g455 Geologic Data Methods 3 cr
CE/GEOL g475 Essentials of Geomechanics 3 cr
CE/GEOL g476 Engineering Geology Project 1 cr
CE/GEOL g480 Earthquake Engineering 3 crBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Unrestricted Goals Courses: (21 or 23 credits):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* 15 cr* Students must complete two of the three General Education Goals 6, 7 and 8, and three of the four Goals 9, 10(A or B), 11 and 12 in satisfying the humanistic and social sciences requirement.Science, Mathematics and Engineering core courses (68 credits):
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 360 Differential Equations 3 cr ENGR 105 Engineering Graphics 2 cr ENGR 120 Introduction to Engineering 2 cr ENGR 210 Engineering Statics 3 cr ENGR 220 Engineering Dynamics 3 cr ENGR 223 Materials and Measurements 4 cr ENGR 240 Introduction to Electrical Circuits 3 cr ENGR 264 Numerical Analysis of Engineering Problems 3 cr ENGR 307 Thermodynamics 4 cr ENGR 340 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices 3 cr ENGR 342 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices Laboratory 1 cr ENGR 360 Engineering Economics 2 cr ENGR 483 Engineering Law and Ethics 3 cr ENGR 496 Project Design I 2 cr ENGR 497 Project Design II 2 cr IN ADDITION: Technical Electives*** 3 cr Free Electives (minimum) 3 crElectrical Engineering Required Courses (36 credits):MATH 275 Calculus III 4 cr EE 325 Electromagnetics 3 cr EE g472 Electrical Machines and Power 3 crSequence 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 Lab 1 crSequence 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 crAfter completing the courses listed above, the student may opt to graduate with the interdisciplinary major instead of the chosen major discipline, without penalty. To complete the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, the student must complete the following additional courses:IN ADDITION: EE g417 Probabilistic Signals and Systems 3 cr EE electives**** 6 cr TOTAL: 137 cr* Students must complete two of the three General Education Goals 6, 7 and 8, and three of the four Goals 9, 10(A or B), 11 and 12 in satisfying the humanistic and social sciences requirement. The chemistry and physics requirements collectively satisfy Goals 4 and 5. ** Satisfies Goal 3. *** Lists of approved 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. **** Lists of approved courses are available from the College of Engineering office.Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Unrestricted Goals Courses: (21 or 23 credits):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* 15 cr* Students must complete two of the three General Education Goals 6, 7 and 8, and three of the four Goals 9, 10(A or B), 11 and 12 in satisfying the humanistic and social sciences requirement.Science, Mathematics and Engineering core courses (68 credits):
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 360 Differential Equations 3 cr ENGR 105 Engineering Graphics 2 cr ENGR 120 Introduction to Engineering 2 cr ENGR 210 Engineering Statics 3 cr ENGR 220 Engineering Dynamics 3 cr ENGR 223 Materials and Measurements 4 cr ENGR 240 Introduction to Electrical Circuits 3 cr ENGR 264 Numerical Analysis of Engineering Problems 3 cr ENGR 307 Thermodynamics 4 cr ENGR 340 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices 3 cr ENGR 342 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices Laboratory 1 cr ENGR 360 Engineering Economics 2 cr ENGR 483 Engineering Law and Ethics 3 cr ENGR 496 Project Design I 2 cr ENGR 497 Project Design II 2 cr IN ADDITION: Technical Electives*** 3 cr Free Electives (minimum) 3 crMechanical Engineering Required Courses (36 credits):MATH 275 Calculus III 4 cr ENGR 350 Mechanics of Materials 3 crSequence 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 crSequence 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 g440 Mechanical Vibrations 3 cr ME Elective**** 3 crAfter completing the courses listed above, the student may opt to graduate with the interdisciplinary major instead of the chosen major discipline at this point, without penalty. To complete the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, the student must complete the following additional courses:Upper division engineering courses (chosen from other than ME courses) 3 cr ME electives**** 6 cr TOTAL: 137 cr* The chemistry and physics requirements collectively satisfy Goals 4 and 5. ** Satisfies Goal 3. *** Lists of approved 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. **** List of approved courses is available from the College of Engineering office.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 paths share 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 352 General Statistics 3 cr MATH 355 Operations Research 3 cr MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr PHYS 211-212 Engineering Physics 8 cr ENGR 105 Engineering Graphics 2 cr ENGR 120 Introduction to Engineering 2 cr ENGR 210 Engineering Statics 3 cr ENGR 220 Engineering Dynamics 3 cr ENGR 223 Materials and Measurements 4 cr ENGR 240 Introduction to Electrical Circuits 3 cr ENGR 264 Numerical Analysis of Engineering Problems 3 cr ENGR 307 Thermodynamics 4 cr ENGR 340 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices 3 cr ENGR 342 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices Laboratory 1 cr ENGR 350 Mechanics of Materials 3 cr EE 345 Signals and 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 312 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 crTo 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
ME 353 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* 8 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
NSEN g402 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering 3 cr ENGR g421 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I 3 cr NSEN g444 Nuclear Fuel Cycles 3 cr NSEN g445 Neutron Reactions and Transport 3 cr NSEN g447 Nuclear Systems Laboratory 1 cr NSEN g446 Design of Fuel Cycle Systems 3 cr NSEN g448 Design, Control and Use of Radiation Systems 3 cr ENGR g478 Probabilistic Design 3 cr CIS 381 Management Information Systems 3 cr PHYS 301 Modern Physics 3 cr IN ADDITION: Engineering Design Electives* 2 cr*A list of approved engineering design electives is available from the College of Engineering office.Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
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 and Mathematics Requirements (58-64 credits)
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science must complete:
Goal 1 (by taking ENGL 101 and ENGL 102) 6 cr Goal 2 (by taking Comm 101) 2 cr Goal 3 (by taking MATH 170) 4 cr Goals 4 and 5 (by taking EITHER of the following sequences plus 2 additional courses in the physical and biological sciences) 15 or 16 cr CHEM 111 and 112 General Chemistry I and II OR PHYS 211-214 Engineering Physics I, II and labs Any two of Goals 6, 7, and 8 6 cr Any three of Goals 9, 10A or 10B, 11, and 12 9 or 14 crComputer Science students also must take the following additional mathematics courses (16 credits):MATH 175 Calculus II 4 cr MATH 275 Calculus III 4 cr MATH 230 Introduction to Linear Algebra 2 cr MATH 352 General Statistics 3 cr MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 crMajor Core Requirements (42 credits)Computer Science students must complete the following group of core courses:
CIS 382 Systems Analysis 3 cr CIS g480 Data Base Management Systems 3 cr C S 181 Computer Science and Programming I 3 cr C S 182 Computer Science and Programming II 3 cr C S 263 Advanced Object Oriented Programming 3 cr C S 282 Advanced Computer Programming 3 cr C S 287 Discrete Structures 3 cr C S 374 Introduction to Digital Systems 3 cr C S 385 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis I 3 cr C S 386 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis II 3 cr C S g460 Comparative Programming Languages 3 cr C S g476 Microprocessors 3 cr C S g477 Operating Systems 3 cr C S 496 Project Design I 2 cr C S 497 Project Design II 2 cr ENGR 360 Engineering Economics 2 cr MGT g462 Issues in Business and Society 3 crMajor Elective Requirements (12 credits)Computer Science students must complete twelve credits of upper division major elective coursework, chosen from the following list:*
CIS g410 Information Security and Privacy*** 3 cr
CIS g485 Network and Communication Systems*** 3 cr
CIS g487 Software Systems Study of the
Software Implementation Process*** 3 cr
CIS g491 Seminar in Computer
Information Systems**,*** 3 cr
C S 331 Web Programming 3 cr
C S 342 Computer Graphics 3 cr
C S 343 Neural Networks 3 cr
C S g420 Cryptography and Security 3 cr
C S g442 Graphical User Interfaces 3 cr
C S g444 Image and Audio Processing 3 cr
C S g445 Data Compression 3 cr
C S g451 Database Theory and Implementation 3 cr
C S g470 Parallel Processing 3 cr
C S g480 Theory of Computation 3 cr
C S 487 Topics in Computer Science 3 cr
EE 345 Signals and Systems 3 cr
EE g413 Techniques of Computer-Aided Circuit
Analysis and Design 3 cr
EE g417 Probabilistic Signals and Systems 3 cr
EE g427 Embedded Systems Engineering 3 cr
EE g475 Digital Signal Processing 3 cr
EE 494 Embedded Systems
and Control Laboratory 1 cr
EE 499 Special Topics** 3 cr
MATH g441 Introduction to Numerical Analysis I 3 cr
MATH g442 Introduction to Numerical Analysis II 3 cr
MATH g465 Partial Differential Equations 3 cr* Other choices may be approved by Computer Science advisors on an individual basis.
**with prior advisor approval.
***No more than 6 credits of business/CIS courses from this list may be applied toward degree requirements.Additional Electives (10-16 credits)
Students must take enough additional 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 a TOTAL of 15 credits in business courses, including courses from the Computer Information Systems
Department, may be used to meet degree requirements.
Passing grades are required in all courses, and at least a 2.00 GPA is required for graduation.Minor in Computer Science
Students receiving degrees in all colleges may satisfy the requirements for a Minor in Computer Science (C S) by completing the following courses. Students pursuing this minor must consult with a C S 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 287 Discrete Structures 3 cr
C S g477 Operating Systems 3 cr
MATH 170 Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 175 Calculus II 4 crComputing Electives:
Nine upper division credits in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Electrical Engineering, chosen with the approval of a Computer Science advisor.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. DCE 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 332 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: CE/ME 341. S
CE 341 Fluid Mechanics 3 credits. Fundamentals of fluid statics, incompressible fluid flow, open channel flow, compressible fluid flow, pipe flow, flow measurements, pumps, valves, other devices. Cross-listed as ME 341. PREREQ: ENGR 264. COREQ: ENGR 307 and MATH 360. 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 350. 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 350, and CE 332. F
CE g435 Hydraulic Design 3 credits. Hydrology. Hydraulic design of water control and transport structures, pipelines, and distribution systems. Computer methods utilized. PREREQ: ENGR 264 and CE/ME 341. F
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 and either CE 301 or CE 302. COREQ: CE 332. 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 332. F
CE g440 Vibration Analysis 3 credits. Free vibration and forced response of single and multiple degree of freedom systems, normal modes, random vibrations. Cross listed as ME g440. PREREQ: MATH 360, ENGR 220, and ENGR 350. D
CE g454 Basic Engineering Geology 3 credits. Geology applied to engineering projects; geotechnical problems in civil projects; site methods. Subsurface investigations including scope, logging, and in situ and geophysical methods. Cross-listed as GEOL g454. PREREQ: GEOL 314 or CE 332. D
CE g455 Geologic Data Methods 3 credits. Classification of geotechnical projects. Geologic mapping for civil engineering purposes. Development of engineering geologic profiles. Pre-bid geotechnical investigations and field instrumentation for civil works projects. Cross-listed as GEOL g455. PREREQ: GEOL 450. D
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 g462 Design of Steel Structures 3 credits. Design of steel members and connections with emphasis on the AISC specifications. PREREQ: CE 461. S
CE g464 Design of Concrete Structures 3 credits. Design of reinforced concrete beams, columns, and slabs. Introduction to pre-stressing. PREREQ: CE 461. S
CE g466 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
CE g475 Essentials of Geomechanics 3 credits. Essentials of rock fracture relevant to geological engineering including stress and strain, properties and classification of rock masses, rock fracture mechanisms. Cross-listed as GEOL g475. PREREQ: GEOL 421 or ENGR 350. D
CE g476 Engineering Geology Project 1 credit. Team projects studying actual problems in engineering geology. Cross- listed as GEOL g476. PREREQ: GEOL g454 or CE g454. D
CE g480 Earthquake Engineering 3 credits. Topics include: mechanism and characterization of earthquakes; seismic risk analysis; site and structural response; applications from points of view of engineer and geologist. PREREQ: GEOL 313 OR CE 332, or permission of instructor. D
Computer Science Courses
C S 181 Computer Science and Programming I 3 credits. Problem solving methods and algorithm development with an emphasis on programming style. Lecture and laboratory. Cross-listed as ENGR 181. COREQ: MATH 160 or MATH 170. F, SC S 182 Computer Science and Programming II 3 credits. Continuation of C S 181, including such topics as data structures, sorts, searches, recursion, and string processing. Cross-listed as ENGR 182. PREREQ: C S 181. F, S
C S 263 Advanced Object Oriented Programming 3 credits. Programming in a second modern object oriented language, different from the language used in C S 181 and 182. PREREQ: C S 282. 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. D
C S 331 Web Programming 3 credits. HTML, server- and client-side programming, web-based database programming. PREREQ: C S 263. D
C S 342 Computer Graphics 3 credits. Covers raster graphics, primitives, scan conversion, geometric transformations, object hierarchies, curves and surfaces, solid modeling, visible surface determination, illumination, shading, manipulation and advanced modeling techniques. PREREQ: C S 263 and MATH 230. D
C S 343 Neural Networks 3 credits. Survey of neural network architectures and applications. Training algorithms, multi-layer perceptrons, backpropagation, learning and generalization, Hopfield and recurrent nets. PREREQ: C S 263, C S 287, MATH 275, and MATH 352. D
C S 374 Introduction to Digital Systems 3 credits. Number systems; Boolean algebra fundamentals; system reduction, combinational and sequential logic. Includes 1/2-credit laboratory component. Cross-listed as EE 374. PREREQ: ENGR 264 or C S 182. F
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 g420 Computer Security and Cryptography 3 credits. Public key and private key cryptography, key distribution, cryptographic protocols, requisite mathematics and selected topics in the development of security and cryptography. PREREQ: C S 385. D
C S g442 GUI Development 3 credits. Planning and construction of Graphical User Interfaces and essential software engineering concepts. Includes the use of a modern toolkit language. PREREQ: C S 386. D
C S g444 Image and Audio Processing 3 credits. Image/audio acquisition, quantization, spatial and spectral filters, sharpening, smoothing, restoration, compression, segmentation, Fourier and Wavelet transforms. PREREQ: C S 287, MATH 352, and MATH 360. D
C S g451 Database Implementation 3 credits. Data models, relational algebra, SQL, data storage, index structures, query compilation and execution, concurrency control. PREREQ: C S 263 and C S 385. COREQ: C S 386. D
C S g460 Comparative Programming Languages 3 credits. Design of historical and contemporary programming languages, concentrating on promoting understanding of structural organization, data structures and typing, name structures, and control structures. PREREQ: C S 385 and C S g476. D
C S g470 Parallel Processing 3 credits. Topics in high performance computing: parallel architectures, SIMD, MIMD, SMP, NUMA models, message passing, cache coherency issues, MPI, PVM, parallel programming languages, the Beowulf cluster approach, applications. PREREQ: C S 386. D
C S g476 Microprocessors 3 credits. Introduction to microprocessor architecture. Programming principles using machine and assembly languages, addressing modes, memory mapping, number representation and processing. Cross-listed as EE g426. PREREQ: C S 374. F
C S g477 Operating Systems 3 credits. Processes description and control, threads, concurrency, memory management scheduling, I/O and files, distributed systems, security, networking. PREREQ: C S 263. COREQ: C S 476. S
C S g480 Theory of Computation 3 credits. Finite representations of languages, deterministic and nondeterministic finite automata, context free languages, regular languages, parsing, Turing Machines, Church's Thesis, uncomputability, computational complexity classes. PREREQ: C S 386. D
C S g487 Topics in Computer Science 3 credits. Selected topics in Computer Science will be chosen depending on the instructor's interests. PREREQ: C S 386. D
C S 496 Project Design I 2 credits. Team projects emphasizing problem definition and conceptual design, decision process and report preparation. Two two-hour labs. Cross-listed as ENGR 496. PREREQ: Second semester prior to graduation. F, S
C S 497 Project Design II 2 credits. Team projects emphasizing optimization, specification, final design, safety and cost. Two two-hour labs. Cross-listed as ENGR 497. PREREQ: C S 496 and final semester prior to graduation. 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 275 and MATH 360. FEE 329 Introduction to Electronics 3 credits. Introduction to semiconductor theory, operational amplifiers, diode and transistor circuits. Includes ½-credit laboratory component. PREREQ: ENGR 340 and ENGR 342. S
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 240, ENGR 264 and MATH 360. F
EE 374 Introduction to Digital Systems 3 credits. Number systems; Boolean algebra fundamentals; system reduction, combinational and sequential logic. Includes ½-credit laboratory component. Cross-listed as C S 374. PREREQ: ENGR 264 or C S 182. 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 264, ENGR 340, and ENGR 342. D
EE g417 Probabilistic Signals and Systems 3 credits. Introductory probability theory. Density functions, moments, random variables. Normal, exponential distributions. Estimation of mean and variance. Correlation, spectral density. Random processes, response of linear systems to random inputs. PREREQ: EE 345. S
EE g418 Communication Systems 3 credits. Basic principles of analysis and design of modern analog and digital communication systems, including transmission and reception. PREREQ: EE 329 and EE 345. F
EE g425 Mechatronics 3 credits. Basic kinematics, sensors, actuators, measurements, electronics, microprocessors, programmable logic controllers, feedback control, robotics and intelligent manufacturing. Cross-listed as ME g425. PREREQ: ENGR 340, ENGR 342 and MATH 360. 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. Cross-listed as C S g476. PREREQ: EE 374. F
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: ENGR 329 and ENGR 345. F
EE g430 Analog and Digital Electronic Systems Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory course emphasizing analog and digital circuits and components. PREREQ: EE 329 and EE 374. COREQ: EE g429. F
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 340, ENGR 342 and 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 340, ENGR 342, 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 g476 Semiconductor Processing and Fabrication 3 credits. Silicon semiconductor processing and basic integrated circuit fabrication. Physics, chemistry and technology in basic processing steps in production of integrated circuits. PREREQ: PHYS 211, PHYS 212 and MATH 170 or equivalent. D
EE g478 Semiconductor Device Physics 3 credits. Operating principles of basic building blocks of modern silicon-based semiconductor devices to include p-n junctions, field effect transistors and bipolar junction transistors. PREREQ: PHYS 211 PHYS 212 and MATH 170 or equivalent. D
EE g482 Principles of Power Electronics 3 credits. Introduction to steady state converter modeling and analysis. Principles of converter dynamics and control including controller design. PREREQ: EE 329. COREQ: EE 473. D
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
Interdisciplinary Engineering Courses
ENGR 105 Engineering Graphics 2 credits. Engineering drawing emphasizing projections, sketching and 3-d visualization. Introduction to CAD with civil, electrical and mechanical engineering applications. PREREQ: MATH 147 or equivalent. F, SENGR 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 120 Introduction to Engineering 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 181 Computer Science and Programming I 3 credits. Problem solving methods and algorithm development with an emphasis on programming style. Lecture and laboratory. Cross-listed as C S 181. COREQ: MATH 160 or MATH 170. F, S
ENGR 182 Computer Science and Programming II 3 credits. Continuation of C S 181, including such topics as data structures, sorts, searches, recursion, and string processing. Cross-listed as C S 182. PREREQ: C S/ENGR 181. F, S
ENGR 210 Engineering 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 120; COREQ: ENGR 105, PHYS 211, and MATH 175. F, S
ENGR 220 Engineering 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 210, MATH 175, and PHYS 211. F, S
ENGR 223 Materials and Measurements 4 credits. Structure of materials. Mechanical, electrical and thermal behavior of metals, ceramics, polymers and composite materials. Laboratory measurement of material properties. (Three lectures and one lab per week.) PREREQ: CHEM 111 and ENGL 101. COREQ: ENGR 120 and MATH 170. F, S
ENGR 223L Materials and Measurements Laboratory 0 credit.
ENGR 240 Introduction to 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 264 Numerical Analysis of Engineering Problems 3 credits. Numerical techniques and computer applications, including a high-level language such as C++, to solve engineering problems. PREREQ: ENGR 120, C S 181 or equivalent experience, MATH 175, and MATH 230. F, S
ENGR 307 Thermodynamics 4 credits. Fundamental concepts of thermal energy equations. Applications to ideal and real gases, liquids, and solids in static and transient systems. Introduction to heat transfer. PREREQ: CHEM 111, ENGR 220, PHYS 212, and MATH 175. F, S
ENGR 340 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices 3 credits. AC circuits. Design of passive and active filters. Three-phase circuits. Transformers. AC and DC machines. Computer-aided analysis. PREREQ: ENGR 240 and PHYS 212. F, S
ENGR 342 Fundamentals of Electrical Devices Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory course emphasizing basic electrical measurements and methods. COREQ: ENGR 340. PREREQ: ENGR 240 and PHYS 212. F, S
ENGR 350 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 210, ENGR 223 and MATH 175. F, S
ENGR 360 Engineering Economics 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, W
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. PREREQ: 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: CE/ME 341 and ENGR 350. 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 360. 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 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 360 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 Engineering Law and Ethics 3 credits.Contracts, liability, registration laws, codes of ethics and professionalism applied to engineering. Includes seminar with guest speakers and student presentations. PREREQ: Senior standing in Engineering.. F
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 493 Human Factors in Engineering 3 credits. Overview of the discipline of human factors engineering, including design of information displays, controls, workspace, and human performance. Relationship of engineering to corporate issues such as R&D, maintenance, training, operations, safety. D
ENGR 496 Project Design I 2 credits. Team projects emphasizing problem definition and conceptual design, decision process and report preparation. Two two-hour labs. Cross-listed as C S 496. PREREQ: Second semester prior to graduation. F, S
ENGR 497 Project Design II 2 credits. Team projects emphasizing optimization, specification, final design, safety and cost. Two two-hour labs. Cross-listed as C S 497. PREREQ: ENGR 496 and final semester prior to graduation. F, S
Engineering Structures and Mechanics Courses
ESM g431 Advanced Mechanics of Solids 3 credits. An introduction to elasticity, plasticity, and energy foundations, stability, plates. PREREQ: ENGR 350 and MATH 360. FESM g450 Advanced Topics in ESM 3 credits. Discussion of current research topics conducted by engineering faculty from ISU and elsewhere. Topics can be arranged with instructor and advisor. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D
ESM g468 Behavior of Composite Materials 3 credits. Macro and micromechanical behavior of laminae and laminates; bending, buckling and vibration of laminated beams and plates. PREREQ: ENGR 350 and MATH 330. D
Environmental Engineering Courses
ENVE g404 Environmental Risk Assessment 3 credits. Quantitative and qualitative approaches to characterizing and controlling contaminant pathways. Risk assessment requirements and implications in superfund projects for engineers working on remediation. PREREQ: Permission of major advisor. FENVE g408 Water and Waste Water Quality 3 credits. Design and applications of water and wastewater treatment systems for water quality control and reuse. PREREQ: CE/ME 341 and 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, CE/ME 341, or permission of instructor. F
ENVE g430 Air Pollution and Solid Waste 3 credits. Sources, characteristics, regulations, and effects of air pollution and solid waste on environmental quality; analysis and design of control systems, including the recovery of resources from solid waste. PREREQ: Senior standing in Engineering or permission of instructor. D
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 and ENGR 264. DME 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 220, ENGR 223, and ENGR 350. S
ME 341 Fluid Mechanics 3 credits. Fundamentals of fluid statics, incompressible fluid flow, open channel flow, compressible fluid flow, pipe flow, flow measurements, pumps, valves, other devices. Cross-listed as CE 341. PREREQ: ENGR 264. COREQ: ENGR 307 and MATH 360. 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 350. D
ME 353 Manufacturing Processes 3 credits. Production techniques and equipment. Casting, molding, pressure forming, metal removal, joining and assembly, automation and materials handling. Field trips. 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 220 and MATH 360. 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 340, ENGR 342, and 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 and CE/ME 341. 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 and MATH 360. COREQ: ENGR 340 and ENGR 342. S
ME g440 Vibration Analysis 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. Cross-listed as CE g440. PREREQ: ENGR 220, ENGR 350, and MATH 360. S
ME 443 Thermal/Fluids Laboratory 1 credit. Measurement of thermal and fluid properties, experiments on fluid flow and heat transfer systems. PREREQ: CE/ME 341. COREQ: ME g476. 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: CE/ME 341. D
ME g476 Heat Transfer 3 credits. Principles and engineering applications of heat transfer. Analysis of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design of heat exchangers. PREREQ: ENGR 264 and CE/ME 341. F
Nuclear Science and Engineering Courses
NSEN 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 and PHYS 212. COREQ: MATH 360. DNSEN g444 Nuclear Fuel Cycles 3 credits. Exploration of the processes associated with nuclear fuel cycles including mining, fabrication, reprocessing, and disposal. PREREQ: NSEN g402 and CHEM 317. D
NSEN g445 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, and NSEN g402. COREQ: MATH g421. D
NSEN g446 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: NSEN g445. D
NSEN g447 Nuclear Systems Laboratory 1 credit. Techniques of radiation detection and measurements, flux measurements, neutron activation analysis, approach to criticality, Inhour equation, subcritical experiments. PREREQ: NSEN g445. D
NSEN g448 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: NSEN g445. D
NSEN g487 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 and PHYS 212. D
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