1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

ENGR. 250 Staff
Engineering Mechanics-Statics 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Physics 140; Pre or corequisite:
Math 221) Various types of force systems; resultants
and conditions of translational and rotational
equilibrium; stress analysis of the parts of different
types of structures by graphical, algebraic and vector
methods; frictional forces; centroids and second
moments of areas of solids. 3 hours lecture.
ENGR. 251 Staff
Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Engr. 250; Pre- or corequisite: Math
222) Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies
which include linear, curvilinear, angular and relative
motions; inertia forces, impulse, momentum,
work, energy and power; mechanical vibrations. 3
hours lecture.
ENGR. 252 Dr. Varonides, Prof. Kalafut
Solid State Materials Science 3 credits
(Prerequisites: Physics 270, Math 222) The crystalline
state of matter; multielectron atoms and the
band theory of solids; quantum statistics; applications
to p-n junction diodes including photodetectors,
LEDs and photovoltaics; biopolar and field
effect transistors; transistor modeling. 3 hours lecture.
ENGR. 253 Dr. Connolly
An Introduction to 1 credit
Computer Aided Design
(Prerequisites: Math 114, Cmps. 134) This course
is an introduction to the methods of drafting and
design using computer aided techniques. Topics to
be covered include plane geometry construction,
projection theory, sectional views, dimensioning,
tolerancing and the development of working drawings.
Extensive use will be made of commercially
available CAD software packages. 2 hours laboratory.
ENGR. 254 Dr. Connolly
3D Computer Aided Design 1 credit
(Prerequisite: Engr. 253) This course is an
advanced computer aided design lab with emphasis
on three-dimensional techniques. Topics to be
covered include wireframe and solid modeling,
rendering and boolean operations. A number of
classes will be devoted to the use of a finite element
program for mechanical analysis of CAD
designs. Extensive use will be made of commercially
available software packages. 2 hours laboratory.
ENGR. 350 Dr. Fahey
Applied and Engineering 3 credits
Mathematics
(Prerequisite: Math. 222, Physics 141) First and
second order differential equations with constant
coefficients; Fourier series and Fourier
Transforms; partial differential equations and
boundary value problems; special functions, e.g.
Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials; elementary
probability theory. (Also listed as Phys.
350.) 3 hours lecture.
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ENGR. 352 Dr. Varonides
Statistical and 3 credits
Engineering Thermodynamics
(Prerequisite: Phys. 270) Derivation of Thermodynamics
from probability theory and atomic
physics; Laws of Thermodynamics; Maxwell relations;
chemical potential and phase changes; refrigerators
and heat pumps; theory of gasses and theory
of solids. Special topics dependent upon interests of
majors represented. (Also listed as Physics 352.) 3
hours lecture.
EE 240 Dr. Berger
Introduction to Digital Circuits 3 credits
Introduction to combinational and sequential digital
logic circuits. Analysis and design techniques
including Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh mapping.
Use of the computer to simulate digital circuits.
3 hours lecture.
EE 241 Staff
Circuit Analysis 4 credits
(Prerequisite: Physics 141, Pre- or corequisite:
Math 222) Intermediate course treating
Kirchhoff’s Laws, resistive networks, systematic
methods, network theorems, first and second order
transients, and sinusoidal steady-state. Introduction
to SPICE. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory.
EE 243L Dr. DiStefano
Digital System Design 2 credits
Laboratory
(Formerly EE 345L) Introduction to the design,
construction and testing of digital logic circuits.
Most of the major components of a computer will
be investigated. Use of computer program to draw
circuits and designs. 3 hours laboratory.
EE 343 Dr. Varonides
Electronic Circuits I 3 credits
(Prerequisites: EE 241, Engr. 252) Analysis and
design of analog electronic circuits using diodes,
BJTs, and FETs. Emphasis is placed on amplifier
circuits and their frequency dependence. 3 hours
lecture.
EE 343L Dr. Zakzewski
Electronic Circuits I Lab 2 credits
(Corequisite: EE 343) Experiments with diodes,
BJTs, JFETs, and MOSFETs. Some of the experiments
are short projects to introduce the student to
the application of design principles. 3 hours laboratory.
EE 344 Dr. Zakzewski
Electronic Circuits II 3 credits
(Prerequisite: EE 343, EE 343L) Laboratory oriented
course designed to acquaint students with
the operation and design of electronic instrumentation.
Analysis of electronic instruments used in
various applications and the design of special purpose
instrumentation. Emphasis on use of operational
amplifiers in design situations. 1 hour lecture
and 3 hours laboratory.