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FES 205 Matrix Algebra for Engineers (3 = 3 + 0)
Prerequisite: MTH 005
Complex numbers; matrices and basic matrix operations; system of linear equations; determinants; eigenvalues
and eigenvectors; vector spaces, orthogonality, dot product.
FES 207 Differential Equations with Applications (3 = 3 + 0)
Prerequisite: FES 103
Introduction to differential equations such as: first order and higher order differential equations; system of
differential equations; Mathematical Models involving differential equations. Laplace transform and its
applications, Power Series and their applications.
FES 220 Engineering Chemistry (3 = 3 + 0)
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces fundamental concepts of chemistry. It is meant to broaden the background of students so
that their knowledge in Engineering will have a context in basic science. Topics covered include: Stoichiometry,
atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; gases, liquids, and solids; solutions and phase equilibria;
equilibrium; chemical thermodynamics; electrochemistry.
FES 230 Fundamentals of Physics (3 = 2 + 1)
Prerequisite: FES 102
Simple harmonic motion; wave motion, sinusoidal waves, phase velocity, Huygens’ Principle, resonance,
reflection, refraction and interference; sound; the classic Doppler effect; ray and first order matrix optics, total
internal reflection and dispersion; the electromagnetic spectrum; selected topics in modern physics.
FES 231 Dynamics (3 = 2 + 1)
Prerequisite: FES 240
The objective of the course is to introduce the student to the concepts and methods of mechanics of rigid bodies.
It also includes the principles of dynamics. Topics covered include: Newton’s laws, reaction forces, free body
diagrams, friction, equilibrium of rigid bodies, torque, centre of gravity, linear and rotational kinematics and
dynamics, conservation of linear and angular momentum and energy, moment of inertia, work and power and
collisions.
FES 232 Physical Science I (3 = 2 + 1)
Prerequisite: FES 102
Topic covered include: Simple harmonic motion; wave motion, sinusoidal waves, phase velocity, Huygens’
Principle, resonance, reflection, refraction and interference; sound; the classic Doppler effect; ray and first order
matrix optics, total internal reflection and dispersion; the electromagnetic spectrum; selected topics in modern
physics.
FES 233 Physical Science II (3 = 2 + 1)
Prerequisite: FES 232
This course aims to studying the basic concepts of physics related to electricity and magnetism; and applying it in
an engineering project and laboratory experiments. Topics covered include: Coulomb's Law, the electrostatic
field, the electrostatic potential, capacitance and dielectrics, magnetic field and magnetic forces, sources of
magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, engineering applications in electricity and magnetism.
FES 234 Electricity and Magnetism (3 = 2 + 1)
Prerequisite: FES 230
This course aims to studying the basic concepts of physics related to electricity and magnetism; and applying it in
an engineering project and laboratory experiments. Topics covered include: Coulomb's Law, the electrostatic
field, the electrostatic potential, capacitance and dielectrics, magnetic field and magnetic forces, sources of
magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, engineering applications in electricity and magnetism.
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