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Engineering

Loren W. Zachary, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Professors (Emeritus): Mashaw, Sanders
Associate Professors: Dowling

Most of the courses with the designator of Engr are broad-based engineering courses applicable to all engineering disciplines. Several of these courses are part of the basic program which is required for engineering students. Course-related questions should be directed to the department or unit with responsibility for that course. The following is a list of those responsibilities:

Engr 101 Engineering Undergraduate Programs
Engr 160 Materials Science and Engineering
Engr 170 Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students
Engr 101. Engineering Orientation. (1-0) Cr. R. F.S. Introduction to the College of Engineering and the engineering profession. Considerations in choosing an engineering curriculum. Information concerning university and college policies, procedures, and resources. Opportunities to interact with departments.

Engr 104. LEAD Program Orientation. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Orientation for LEAD Living/Learning Community participants. Applications of problem solving, engineering design, teamwork, study, and time management techniques and skills. Engineering professional development. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

Engr 105. LEAD Program Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Seminar for LEAD Program participants in the residential learning community. Industrial tours and orientation to engineering profession. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

Engr 160. Engineering Problems with Computer Applications Laboratory. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Satisfactory scores on mathematics placement examinations; credit or enrollment in Math 142, 165. Solving engineering problems and presenting solutions through technical reports. Significant figures. Use of SI units. Graphing and curve-fitting. Flowcharting. Introduction to material balance, mechanics, electrical circuits, statistics and engineering economics. Use of spreadsheet programs to solve and present engineering problems. Solution of engineering problems using computer programming languages. (The honors section includes application of programming to mobile robotics).
H. Honors. F.

Engr 170. Engineering Graphics and Introductory Design. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Satisfactory scores on mathematics placement examinations; credit or enrollment in Math 142. Integration of fundamental graphics, computer modeling, and engineering design. Applications of multiview drawings and dimensioning. Techniques for visualizing, analyzing, and communicating 3-D geometries. Application of the design process including written and oral reports. Freehand and computer methods.

Engr 193. Academic Excellence Workshop. (0-3) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Engineering classification and concurrent enrollment in appropriate course. Collaborative learning community workshops for LEAD participants. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
A. Chemistry 155 (Fall only)
B. Chemistry 165 (Spring only)
C. Chemistry 167
D. Mathematics 165
E. Mathematics 166
F. Physics 221
G. Physics 222

Engr 312. Engineering Connections. (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Hands-on in class experiments connecting engineering concepts with K-6 mathematics and science curricula. Engineering use of simple machines, pressure, force, and equilbrium utilizing levers, gears, and truss structures. For elementary education majors only.

Engr 322. Engineering Mechanics for Teachers. (1-0) Cr. 1. S.SS. Prereq: Teaching license; concurrent enrollment in C I 522. Exploration of material properties, equilbrium, deflections and natural occurence of mathematical functions using design of simple truss structures. Applications in 8-12 classroom settings.

Engr 396. Summer Internship. Cr. R. SS. Prereq: Permission of Engineering Undergraduate Programs advisor. Summer professional work period.

 
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