Engineering (Engr)
1. Plane Surveying: Elementary (2)
Prerequisite: Math 29, 30, one year of mechanical drawing, or
permission of instructor. Familiarization with surveying instruments;
calculations; topographic surveying.
1L. Plane Surveying: Elementary Laboratory (1)
Field practice in measurements of distance, and in use of level,
transit, and plane table in solution of practical problems. (3
lab hours; field trips)
2. Plane Surveying: Advanced (2)
Prerequisite: Engr 1, 1L,. Theory and computations covering land
surveying; engineering astronomy; introduction to route surveying.
2L. Plane Surveying: Advanced Laboratory (1)
Field practice in land surveying, astronomy, triangulation, and
route layout. (3 lab hours; field trips required)
3. Fundamentals of Metrical Photogrammetry (2)
Prerequisite: Engr 1, 1L, or permission of instructor. Fundamental
characteristics of metrical photography and photogrammetric equipment;
extraction of metrical data from single and overlapping photographs;
flight planning and control considerations for photogrammetric
mapping; accuracy and economy. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
4. Machine Computing and Computer Programming (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 2, 2L, or permission of instructor. Survey
computations by use of desk calculator; electronic computer programming.
(2 lecture, one 3-hour lab)
11. Manufacturing Processes (2)
Processing techniques, including casting, welding, forming, and
machining; capabilities and limitations of these techniques. (Field
trips required)
11 L. Manufacturing Processes Laboratory (1)
Application of existing and new processing techniques. (3 lab
hours; field trips required)
26. Engineering Graphics (4)
Prerequisite: Math 75 (or concurrently). Principles and applications
of graphic projection and graphical mathematics to the solution
of engineering problems. (2 lecture, two 3-hour labs)
30. Engineering Mechanics: Statics (3)
Prerequisite: Phys 4A; Math 77 (or concurrently). Analysis of
force systems, equilibrium problems, section properties; graphic,
algebraic, and vector methods of problem solution. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
32. Engineering Materials (2)
Prerequisite or concurrently: Engr 30, Chem 8. Fundamental nature
and properties of engineering materials; structure of matter;
mechanical, electrical, magnetic,and thermal properties.
70. Computer Programming (2)
Prerequisite: Math 75 (or concurrent). Introduction to digital
computer programming. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
101. Route Surveying (2)
Prerequisite: Engr 2, 2L. Computation and field work covering
surveys for highway, irrigation, construction and other kinds
of engineering projects. (I lecture, 3 lab) hours; field trips
required)
101L. Route Surveying Lab (1)
Survey for highway location, stakeout of roads and intersections
from plans.
102. Geodetic Surveying (2)
Prerequisite: Engr 2, 2L; Math 76. Triangulation; adjustment of
geodetic figures; base line measurement, map projection; precise
leveling. (1 lecture, 3 labhours; field trips required)
102L. Geodetic Surveying Lab (1)
Field work for technology students only.
103. Photogrammetry (2)
Prerequisite: Math 30, Engr 1, or permission of instructor. Terrestrial
and aerial photography applied to surveying and mapping; stereoscopy;
application of aerial surveying to specific engineering problems.
(1 lecture, 3 lab) hours; field trips required)
104. Boundary Control and Legal Principles (2)
Prerequisite: Engr 2. legal principles that control the boundary
location of real property.
105. Advanced Survey Computations (2)
Prerequisite: Engr 70, and 102. Computation and adjustment of
problems incountered in the previous surveying courses by simple
adjustment and method of least squares and with programming for
electronic computers. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
106. Cartographic Techniques and Map Reproduction (2)
Prerequisite: Chem 2B, Engr 103. Cartographic color separation,
scribing; line and half-tone copy, theory of photographic processes,
photographic optics, emulsions, developers, lenses; offset lithographic
process, single and multicolor photo-lithographic reproduction;
modern edge enhancement and photo-tone techniques.(1 lecture,
3 lab hours)
107. Electronic Distance Measurements (1)
Prerequisite: Engr 102 and 156, or permission of instructor. Introduction
of electronic surveying systems. Analysis of main elements in
electronic surveying instruments; geometrical concepts in electronic
measurements. Use of electronic distance measurement in surveying,
traverse, and trilateration. Use of airborne systems. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours, field trips required)
109. Advanced Photogrommetry (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 3 or permission of instructor. Theory of stereoorientation,
compilation error propagation, and aerial triangulation; introduction
to analytical photogrammetry. (1 lecture, 2 3-hour labs)
110. Statistical Analysis and Control (3)
Prerequisite: Math 76. Fundamentals of probability and statistics;
general theory and practice of statistical quality control; sampling
plans; introduction to statistical methods. (Field trips required)
111. Methods Analysis (2)
General approach to the design process; application of design
process to problem solving; methods evaluation techniques: motion
and time study, work sampling, and simulation. (2 2-hour lecture-labs;
field trips)
112. Statistical Design of Experiments (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 70, 110. Analysis of variance; regression and
correlation; analysis of covariance; randomized blocks and Latin
squares; design of experiments; response surface analysis and
determination of optimum conditions.
112L. Statistical Design of Experiments Laboratory (1)
Problem design and data analysis; experimental studies of statistical
techniques.
113. Operations Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: Math 81, Fngr 70, 110. Application of quantitative
and numerical techniques for analysis of complex operational problems.
114. Facilities Engineering (2)
Value analysis, materials handling, packaging, layout of facilities,
safety, location of facilities.
121. Mechanism (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 26, 130. Analytical and graphical solutions
of motion problems involving mechanical elements; synthesis of
plane and space linkage systems. (2 3-hour lecture-labs)
122. Machine Design (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 70, 130, 131; Math 81. Analytical study of
machinery; applications to design of machines; use of computers
in design problems.
123. Advanced Mechanical Design (2)
Prerequisite: Engr 121, 122. Analytical study of dynamics of machinery;
applications to design problems. (2 2-hour lecture-labs)
124. Mechanical Vibration (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 130; Math 81. Mathematical and physical basis
of vibration theory with applications to engineering; transient
and steady state phenomena; distributed and lumped parameters;
coupled systems; computer solutions.
125. Transportation Planning and Design (3) (Former Engr 138)
Prerequisite: Engr 2. Transportation as a multimode system; functions,
development, elements, and charactertistics. Transportation planning;
design of geometric elements of route and terminal. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
126. Pavement and Drainage Design (2)
Prerequisite: Engr 137 (or concurrently). Factors affecting drainage
and load- bearing elements of transportation facilities. Capacity
design of drainage facilities. Structural design of highway and
airfield pavements.
130. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 30. Application of principles of kinematics
and kinetics to problems in engineering.
131. Mechanics of Materials (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 30. Application of principles of mechanics
to find stresses and deformations in machine and structural members.
131L. Mechanics of Materials Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Engr 32; 131 (or concurrently). Application of the
principles and methods of testing to verify theory and determine
limitations of principles of mechanics of materials. (3 lab hours)
132. Strength of Construction Materials (3)
Prerequisite: Phys 2A. Stress and deflections in steel and wood
structures and in formwork for concrete structures.
132L. Strength of Construction Materials Lab (1)
Prerequisite: Engr 132 (or concurrently). Application of testing
procedures to determine and verify limitations on the use of construction
materials.
133. Steel and Timber Structures (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 135. Steel and timber members for buildings
and bridges designed for dead, live, impact, wind, and seismic
forces; light gage and plastic steel design. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
134. Reinforced Concrete (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 135. Design and investigation of concrete structures
by elastic and ultimate design procedures; prestressed concrete.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
135. Theory of Structures (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 131. Trusses and frames analyzed by algebraic
and graphic procedures; influence lines and live loading analysis;
rigid frames analyzed by slope deflection and moment distribution.
Introduction to matrix method.
136. Physical Metallurgy (2)
Prerequisite: Engr 131L. Physical properties of metals as manufactured
and affected by heat-treatment and forming processes; correlation
of properties with microstructure. (i lecture, 3 lab hours)
137. Soil Mechanics (2)
Prerequisite: Engr 131. Physical and mechanical properties of
soil as an engineering material; theoretical studies in permeability,
compressibility, stress-deformation, and strength characteristics.
137L. Soil Mechanics Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Engr 137 (or concurrent), 131L. Experiments to illustrate
and amplify the principles of soil mechanics. (3 lab hours, field
trips required)
139. Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 70, 131; Math 81. Advanced topics in mechanics
of materials.
140. Hydrology (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 164. The hydrologic cycle, atmospheric conditions,
precipitation, infiltration, ground water, soil moisture, evaporation,
runoff, streamflow, hydrographs, flood routing, hydrologic frequency
analyses, and their effects in water resource planning and management.
141. Water Resources Engineering (2)
Prerequisite: Engr 164. Planning, design, and operational aspects
of water resource projects. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours; field trips
required.)
142. Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 164. Design of urban water distribution, storm
drainage, and sanitary sewer systems. Introduction to \water purification
and wastewater treatment processes. (3 lecture hours; field trips
required.)
143. Concrete Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Engr 131L. Proportioning of concrete mixes;
admixtures; workability tests; compressive, flexural, and tensile
strength tests; reinforced concrete. (3 lab hours; field trips
required)
144. Foundation Design (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 137, 134 (or concurrently). Theory and design
of footings, piles, retaining walls, and other structures combining
the use of soil mechanics and structural analysis.
145. Fluid Dynamic Machinery (3)
Prerequisite Engr 164, 165 and 165L (or concurrently). Application
of principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to the rotor-fluid
energy interchange processes in fluid dynamic imachines; axial
and centrifugal pumps, compressors and blowers; impulse (Pelton,
Rateau), reaction (Francis, Parsons), and mixed flow turbines.
146. Intermediate Theory of Structures (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 135. Analysis of statically indeterminate beams,
trusses, and frames; energy methods; influence lines; column analogy;
advanced topics in slope deflection and moment distribution.
148. Hydrometeorology (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 140. Hydrometeorologic principles. Analyses
of weather systems, precipitation processes and extreme meteorologic
conditions as applied in water resource development.
149. Engineering Hydraulics (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 164. Theory and analysis of pressure-conduit
and open-channel flow systems. Applications to hydraulic structures
and control works, hydraulic power conversion, sediment transport,
and channel stabilization.
150. Magnetic and Electric Circuits (3)
Prerequisite Engr 70, Phys 4B, Matli 81 (or concurrently). Fundamentals
of magnetic circuits; basic laws of direct-current and of single
and polyphase alternating-current circuits; transient phenomena
in simple circuits; principles of electrical instruments.
150L. Magnetic and Electric Circuits Laboratory (1)
Experiments on magnetic, direct and alternating-current circuits,
including single and polyphase systems. Use of electrical instruments,
the development of laboratory techniques and the verification
of basic principles.
151. Electrical Machinery (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 150, 150L. Principles of direct- and alternating-current
machinery and of other energy-conversion devices and associated
apparatus.
151L. Electrical Machinery Laboratory (1)
Experiments and computations on direct- and alternating-current
machinery and on other energy-conversion devices and associated
apparatus. (3 lab hours)
152. Electrical Circuit Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 150, 150L,. Introduction to the operational
analysis of Iinear electric circuits and related systems; Laplace
transformation; Fourier analysis; and state-space representations.
152L. Electriccil Circuit Ancilysis Laboratory (1)
Experimetits oil linear electric networks, including response,
transformation, and identification of circuits. (3 lab hours)
153. Electromagnetic Energy Transmission (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 152, 152L, 155. Principles of transmission
of electromagnetic energy over wires at power and communication
frequencies and through wave guides and space at ultra-high frequencies;
filter circuits and antennas; design of transmission systems.
153L. Electromagnetic Energy Transmission Laboratory (1)
Experiments on the transmission of electromagnetic energy through
wires, wave guides and space; filters and antennas; impedance
matching; cross-over networks; location of faults on lines. (3
lab hours)
154. Basic Electronics (2)
Prerequisites: Math 75, Phys 2B. Basic concepts of electronic
circuits, oscillators, and high-frequency transmitters and receivers,
with applications to measurements in surveying. (1 lecture, 3
lab hours)
155. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 150, 150L,. Flectrostatic and magnetostatic
fields, time-varying fields, Maxwell's equations, plane waves.
156. Electronic Devices and Circuits (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 150, 150L,. Physical electronics, characteristics
and properties of electronic devices, both thermionic and solid
state; theory and analysis of electronic circuits.
156L. Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory (1)
Experinicnts oil static and dynamic characteristics of electron
tubes and solid- state devices, and oil electronic circuits. (3
lab hours)
157. Pulse and Digital Circuits (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 152, 152L, 156, 156L. Design and analysis of
wave-shaping, linear-sweep, electronic-gate and multi-stable and
negative-resistance circuits; Boolean algebra and digital logic
design.
157L. Pulse and Digital Circuits Laboratory (1)
Experiments on wave-shaping, switching, pulse, and digital circuits.
(3 lab hours; field trips required)
158. Microwave Devices and Circuits (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 153, 153L. Microwave theory and techniques,
propagation, waves guides, cavities, circuits, S-parameters, microwave
devices including klystrons, traveling-wave tubes, magnetrons,
and solid state devices.
158L. Microwave Devices and Circuits Laboratory (1)
Microwave measurements selected from measurement of microwave
power, standing-wave ratio, impedance, frequency, and klystron
characteristics. (3 lab hours; field trips)
159. Electromagnetic Measurements Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Engr 153, 153L, 157, 157L. Advanced experiments
in precision measurement techniques and computations in electricity,
magnetism, electronics, and electromagnetic fields and waves;
modem error analysis techniques. (3 lab hours; field trips required)
162. Air Conditioning (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 165 (or concurrently). Theory and practice
in air condition- ing including psychrometrics, load estimating,
heating and cooling systems, fluid design and controls.
162L. Air Conditioning Laboratory (1)
Practical laboratory work with commercial type units; test of
components of air conditioning systems. (3 lab hours; field trips
required)
164. Thermodynamics-Fluid Mechanics A (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 130 (or concurrently). Fundamentals of thermodynamics,
fluid mechanics, and heat transfer as applied to engineering problems.
164L. Thermodynamics-Fluid Mechanics Laboratory A (1)
Prerequisite: Engr 164 (or concurrently). Application to thermo-fluid
systems of experimental methods used in engineering practice.
(3 lab hours)
165. Thermodynamics-Fluid Mechanics B (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 164. Continuation of Engr 164. Fundamentals
of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer as applied
to engineering problems.
165L. Thermodynamics-Fluid Mechanics Laboratory B (1)
Prerequisite: Engr 164L, 165 (or concurrently). Application to
thermo-fluid systems of experimental methods used in engineering
practice. (3 lab hours)
166. Advanced Thermodynamics-Fluid Mechanics (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 165. Advanced topics in thermodynamics, fluid
mechanics, and heat transfer as applied to engineering problems.
166L. Advanced Thermodynamics-Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
(1)
Prerequisite: Engr 165L, 166 (or concurrently). Application to
thermo-fluid systems of advanced experimental methods used in
engineering practice. (3 lab hours)
170. Engineering Economy (2)
Prerequisite: senior standing in engineering or permission of
instructor. Importance of economic analyses of problems in engineering
and in management decision making; interest, depreciation, income
tax, classification of costs, break-even and minimum cost points,
economic comparisons of alternatives, economy of replacement.
171. Legal Aspects of Engineering (2)
Prerequisite: senior standing in engineering or permission of
instructor. Development of law, canons of ethics, torts, principles
of contracts, contracting procedure and specifications, property,
negotiable instruments, sales, agency and patents; preparation
of reports.
172. Senior Project (1)
Prerequisite: senior standing in engineering. Engr 182 (or concurrently).
Study of a problem by student under supervision of a faculty member;
final typewritten report required. The project subject must be
approved during the semester prior to enrollment. (Individual
project except by special permission)
173. Analog Computation (2)
Prerequisite: Phys 4B, Math 77 (or concurrently). Introduction
to electronic analog computer programming. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
177. Water Quality Control (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 142 or senior-level clinical or biological
science. Physical, chemical, and biological operations and processes
in water quality control. Process and hydraulic design of water
purification and wastewater treatment facilities. (3 lecture hours,
field trips required)
180. Electrical Power Systems Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 151, 151L, 153, 153L,. 156, 156L. Power system
networks and devices, steady-state operation, short-circuit analysis,
power system stability analysis by digital computation, synchronous
generator excitation and governor systems, system load representation,
numerical analysis techniques.
180L. Electrical Power Systems Analysis Laboratory (1)
Experiments and demonstrations oil power system apparatus; power
system network analysis by digital computation, synchronous generator
stability and control. (3 lab hours; field trips required)
181. Control Systems Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 152, 152L or permission of instructor. Analysis,
design, and synthesis of linear feedback control systems; non-linear
systems; sampled-data and optimal control systems; stability.
181L. Control Systems Analysis Laboratory (1)
Experiments and demonstrations oil control systems, including
response, design, and stability criteria. (3 lab hours; field
trips required)
182. Engineering Reports and Specifications (1)
Prerequisite: Engr 172 (or concurrently). Study of the preparation
of engineering reports and specifications. Engr 172 project investigation
is the substance of the final report.
183. Information Transmission (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 152. Representation of signals and noise; information
theory; modulation techniques; communication; information loss
due to noise, digital communications, and statistical communication
theory.
184. Introduction to Network Synthesis (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 152. Characteristics of linear, passive, lumped-parameter
systems; modern synthesis procedures for realizing driving-point
and transfer functions of one-, two-, and n-terminal networks.
185. Introductory Quantum Electronics (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 155. Review of wave properties; cavity mode
theory; radiation laws; interaction of radiation and matter; laser
amplifiers and oscillators, morphology of masers and lasers.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Regulations and Procedures-Independent Study.
191T. Topics in Engineering (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. investigation of selected
engineering subjects not in current courses.
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Course Numbering System-Definitions
and Eligibility)
231. Structural Dynamics (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 140. Response of framed structures to dynamic
loading. Design methods, earthquake and blast loading.
232. Boundary Value Problems in Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Analysis
of boundary value problems in engineering. Solution of equations
of elasticity, diffusion, fluids, heat transfer; vibration analysis
by eigenvalue theory.
236. Matrix Analysis of Structures (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 70, 135. Use of matrix methods in the analysis
of statically and kinematically indeterminate structures; flexibility
and stiffness methods.
260. Energy and Momentum Transfer (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 166, Math 81. Fluid mechanics and heat transfer;
development of equations and applications.
IN-SERVICE COURSES
Note: In-service courses (300 series) are not intended
for use on degrees except by special, prior approval. See Extension
and Summer Session Bulletins for course descriptions.
311. Professional Examination Review (2; may be repeated in different fields)
321. Professional Engineering Seminar (1-3; may be repeated
in different fields)
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