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ENG 230 Mechanics of Materials
4 cr. hrs. 3 periods (4 lec.)
Introduction to the analysis and design of the mechanical properties of materials. Includes the concept of stress and
strain, axially loaded members, torsion, stresses and strains in beams, analysis of stress and strain, deflections of beams,
and columns.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 210.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ENG 232 Thermodynamics
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Basic laws and examples of engineering applications of macroscopic thermodynamics. Includes an introduction to concepts
and definitions, energy and the first law of thermodynamics, evaluating properties, control volume energy analysis, the
second law of thermodynamics, using entropy, vapor power systems, gas power systems, and refrigeration and heat pump
systems.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 241 and PHY 216.
Offered: Spring.
ENG 250 Numerical Analysis for Engineers
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Applications of numerical methods and computer programming techniques for the creation of mathematical models of
engineering systems. Includes roots of equations, linear simultaneous equations, numerical integration, ordinary
differential equations, interpolation and curve fitting.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 170IN or 175IN, and MAT 231.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ENG 260 Electrical Engineering
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introductory survey of the electrical engineering discipline with emphasis on electrical power applications. Includes
resistive circuits, inductance and capacitance, transients, steady-state sinusoidal analysis, and logic circuits. Also includes
operational amplifiers, microcomputers, and diode electronics.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 231 and PHY 216/216LB or 216IN.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ENG 274IN Digital Logic
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the theory and design of digital logic circuits. Includes combinational logic design, sequential logic design,
combinational and sequential component design, register-transfer level design, optimizations and tradeoffs, and physical
implementation.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 231 and PHY 216IN.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ENG 282IN Basic Electric Circuits
5 cr. hrs. 7 periods (4 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the fundamentals of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuits. Includes circuit variables,
circuit elements, simple resistive circuits, techniques of circuit analysis, the operational amplifier; inductance, capacitance,
and mutal inductance; response of first-order resistor-inductor (RL) and resistor-capacitor (RC) circuits, natural and step
responses of RLC circuits, and sinusoidal steady-state analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 262, PHY 216/216LB/216IN.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
English as a Second Language
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
ENGINEERING — ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL 050 English for Beginners
6 cr. hrs. 6 periods (6 lec.)
Introduction to the basics of English as a second language through an integrated skills approach: reading, writing,
listening, and speaking. Includes letters of the alphabet, basic pronunciation rules, day-to-day communication,
foundational grammar, writing conventions, and study skills.
Recommendation: For students with no previous knowledge of English.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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