2012-2013 - Sweet Briar College

freebody diagrams to the solution of two- and threedimensional
problems in rigid-body dynamics. The course covers
motion of particles, motion of particle systems, mass center and
moments of inertia, planar kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies, and
work-energy and impulse-momentum methods.
ENGR
215
CR 4.0
Materials Science
and Engineering
Prerequisites: CHEM 131 and CHEM 141. This course investigates
relationships between microstructural characteristics of
engineering materials and their macroscopic properties.
The importance of defects in affecting material properties, methods of
modifying properties, and manufacturing processes are studied.
Particular emphasis is placed on the ability to select a combination of
material and manufacturing process that is suitable for a specific
engineering application. Three hours of lecture and three hours
of laboratory. III.W
ENGR
221
CR 4.0
Electrical Circuits
Prerequisites: PHYS 132 and PHYS 172. This course introduces the
fundamental principles and the mathematical techniques used to
analyze and model analog and digital circuits including energy storage
elements. Course topics include resistive circuits, alternating current
circuits, transient analysis, operational amplifier circuits, transistors,
diodes, digital systems, and instrumentation. Three hours of lecture and
three hours of laboratory.
ENGR
230
CR 3.0
Technology and
Society: A Regional
Perspective
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course involves
interdisciplinary teams of faculty and students considering cultural
concepts such as race, class, and gender, along with
investigating relevant contemporary economic and political institutions,
in designing solutions to real-world problems within economically
disadvantaged areas of the U.S. In making design decisions, students
are encouraged to view the problems holistically, considering the
various perspectives of the disciplines involved. Two hours of
lecture and three hours of laboratory. V.5, V.7
ENGR
232
Technology and
Society: A Global
Perspective
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course involves