Engr and Computing (ENCP)
Engineering problem solving using computers and other engineering tools.
Principles and practice of visualization and graphical representation using modern computer-aided design tools.
Introduction to new, contemporary, and emerging issues in engineering and computing that are not regularly included in lower division courses. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes.
Introduction to the field of engineering and computing in a seminar format. Open to first-year students only.
Introduction to the principles of mechanics. Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Distributed forces, centroids, and centers of gravity. Moments of inertia of areas. Analysis of simple structures and machines. A study of various types of friction.
Introduction and application of linear algebra and numerical methods to the solution of physical and engineering problems. Techniques include iterative solution techniques, methods of solving systems of equations, and numerical integration and differentiation.
Definitions, work, heat, and energy. First law analyses of systems and control volumes. Second law analysis.
Basic principles of fluid statics and dynamics; conservation laws of mass, momentum, and energy developed in the context of the control volume formulation; application of dimensional analysis, dynamic similitude, steady-state laminar viscous flow, and turbulent flow.
An examination of political, social, technical, and economic issues associated with sustainable development.
Emerging topics in engineering and computing. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by title. May be repeated up to 8 hours as topic varies.
Estimating project time and resources, scheduling, Gantt and pert charts, budgeting, monitoring and tracking results. Upper-division standing,
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
System implementation, testing, verification and validation of results. Written reports and oral presentations in a technical setting. Consent of instructor.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
Investigation or studies or special topics, typically in an interdisciplinary team-based environment. A maximum of three credits may be applied toward a degree. Advance approval of proposed project by instructor and academic advisor.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
Design for the environment; life cycle analysis; environmental economics and global competitiveness; legal and regulatory affairs; and management of technological change. Interdisciplinary collaboration of engineering, science, math, and business majors. Graduate student standing or consent of instructor.
An introduction to computer-aided design with solid modeling for pre-service and in-service teachers. Design process, professional communication and collaboration methods, design ethics, and technical documentation. Non-engineering and computing majors only.