Some of these engineering courses may be taught by part-time staff during the evening hours.

150. Engineering Graphics.

This course involves the use of computer aided drafting software such as (Autocad) in the production of engineering drawings for communication and engineering design. Included are geometric exercises, orthographic projections including auxiliary views, sections, pictorial representations, detailed drawing, and an introduction to the design process. Prerequisites: Mathematics 130 and Mathematics 131 or Math ACT of 24 or higher. Three hours.

151. Engineering Fundamentals and Problem Solving.

An introduction to the engineering profession, including techniques for analyzing and presenting engineering problems, an overview of the fundamental engineering courses of mechanics, electrical theory, thermodynamics, and engineering economics. The use of a computer programming language to solve engineering problems is introduced. The study of the design process and its application to a particular student project is included. Prerequisites: Mathematics 130 and Mathematics 131 or Math ACT score of 24 or higher. Three hours.

210. Introduction to Laser Science.

This course will introduce students to the principles of laser operation, the unique properties of laser light, kinds of lasers, and the application of lasers to various fields such as chemistry, medicine, environmental science, and engineering. Topics will include: divergence and coherence, stimulated emission, population inversion, standing waves and modes, criteria and mechanisms for lasing, Q-switching, gas and solid state lasers, tunable lasers, the quantum nature of light and matter, spectroscopy, fiber optics, and holography. Same as Physics 210. Prerequisite: Physics 152 or Physics 192, or permission of instructor. Four hours.

210L. Laboratory:  Introduction to Laser Science.

In the laboratory, students will receive hands-on experience working with optical components and instrumentation and will work with various laser systems including helium-neon, nitrogen/dye, and semiconductor diode lasers. Properties of lasers and laser light will be investigated, as well as various applications such as spectroscopy, holography, and fiber optics.

250. Statics.

Vector and scalar treatment of coplanar and noncoplanar force systems. Resultants, equilibrium, friction, centroids, second moments of areas, Mohr’s circle, radius of gyration, internal forces, shear and bending moment diagrams. Same as Physics 250. Prerequisites: Physics 191 and Mathematics 152 or concurrent enrollment. Three hours.

290. Special Topics in Engineering.

330. Digital Systems.

Students in Digital Systems study introductory solid state electronics, gate circuits, combinational and sequential logic design, and microprocessors. The course includes logic gate families, application of small and medium scale integrated circuits, and microprocessor interfacing. Circuitry is implemented with lab activities and/or computer-based simulations. Prerequisite: Computer Science 265, Computer Organization and Assembly Language or permission of instructor. Same as Computer Science 330 and Physics 330. Three hours.