Engineering Science (E Sci)

(Administered by the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics)
Thomas J. Rudolphi, Chair of Department
Distinguished Professors: R. B. Thompson
Professors: Chimenti, Greer, Holger, Inger, McDaniel, Munson, Pierson, Rogge, Rohach, Rothmayer, Rudolphi, Schmerr, Tannehill, Tsai, Zachary
Professors (Adjunct): Hsu
Distinguished Professors (Emeritus):
D. Thompson, Young
Professors (Emeritus): Akers, Iversen, Jenison, McConnell, Rizzo, Weiss, Wilson
Associate Professors: Dayal, Flatau, Hilliard, Hindman, Lu, Mann, Mitra, Rajagopalan, Sarkar, Sherman, Sturges, Trulin, Vogel
Associate Professors (Adjunct): Roberts
Associate Professors (Emeritus): Hermann, Seversike
Assistant Professors: Bastawros, Chavez, Jacobson
Assistant Professors (Adjunct): Gray, Legg

Undergraduate Study

For the undergraduate curriculum in engineering science leading to the degree bachelor of science, see College of Engineering, Curricula. This curriculum is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

The curriculum in Engineering Science is designed for those students who wish to receive training in a particular field that is multidisciplinary. Examples are acoustics, astronautics, avionics, biomedical engineering, control systems, computational and experimental mechanics, dynamics and vibrations, and nondestructive evaluation. Eighteen credits of technical electives provides our students the opportunity to develop expertise in their chosen field of interest.

The curriculum is well adapted as a base for those students who wish to enter the research, development, production, or design areas of engineering or who intend to pursue a graduate program or professional degree such as medical school. By a judicious choice of electives in the junior and senior years, it is possible to go on to attain a master of science or master of engineering degree in either two or three additional semesters beyond the bachelor's degree.

Undergraduate Mission, Educational Objectives, and Learning Outcomes

Mission Statement: The mission of the Engineering Science Program is to prepare the engineering science student for a career in areas of specialization that are not directly accessible through one of the traditional engineering majors. The primary focus is on engineering fundamentals, laboratory experience, and multidisciplinary aspects of engineering.

Program Educational Objectives:

1. Coordinate the Engineering Science Program's mission, educational objectives, and learning outcomes with the Iowa State University, College of Engineering, and AEEM department mission, objectives, and student outcomes.

2. Educate students to be proficient in the application of the engineering sciences of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, dynamics, material sciences, thermal sciences, and electrical sciences.

3. Prepare students to be successful in the workplace utilizing the non-technical skills including: communication skills, teamwork, leadership, ethical and societal responsibility considerations.

4. Provide students with practical engineering experiences through hands-on laboratory courses, internships and cooperative education experiences.

5. Maintain an ongoing consultation with students, faculty, industry, and engineering professionals for the continuous process of academic improvement.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students pursuing a degree in engineering science will:

1. Apply a basic knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in the identification, formulations, and solution of engineering problems.

2. Become proficient in the use of laboratory equipment necessary for engineering practice in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, dynamics, material sciences, and electrical sciences.

3. Function on a multidisciplinary team in their area of specialization, which may include the areas of acoustics, astronautics, avionics, biomedical engineering, control systems, computational and experimental mechanics, dynamics and vibrations, and nondestructive evaluation.

4. Design and conduct experiments.

5. Design and conduct computer simulations.

6. Analyze and interpret data.

7. Become proficient in the use of computer equipment and software necessary for engineering practice.

8. Develop and demonstrate communication skills.

9. Discuss and explore professional and ethical responsibility.

10. Discuss and explore the impact of engineering solutions in global, societal, environmental, economic, safety, and political contexts.

11. Develop and demonstrate teamwork skills.

12. Have opportunities to develop leadership skills.

13. Develop the ability to engage in life-long learning through independent study, research, and engineering development.

Graduate Study

Minor work is available to students taking major work in other departments.

Courses open for nonmajor graduate credit: all 300- and 400-level courses except 396, 397, 398, 466, 490 and 498.

Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students

E Sci 298. Cooperative Education
Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department. First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.

E Sci 351. Engineering Materials I
(3-2) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: E M 324. Resistance of materials to failure, definitions and evaluation of properties, relationship to design. Effects of environment on properties. Laboratory determinations. Structure of materials and influence of structure upon properties. Nonmajor graduate credit.

E Sci 352. Engineering Materials II
(3-2) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 351 or Mat E 211. Thermal, magnetic, and electrical characteristics. Properties of single crystals, polycrystalline systems, aggregates of domains, thin films and amorphous solids. Interatomic forces, energy considerations. Engineering applications. Nonmajor graduate credit.

E Sci 382. Experimental Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics
(2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: E M 324, 345, Math 266 or 267, Stat 231. Planning, design, and construction of experiments and experimental apparatus in engineering science and mechanics. Interpretation and documentation of experimental results. Design project. Nonmajor graduate credit.

E Sci 396. Summer Internship
Cr. R. SS. Prereq: Permission of department. Summer professional work period.

E Sci 397. Engineering Internship
Cr. R. F. S. Prereq: Permission of department chair. Professional work period, one semester maximum per academic year.

E Sci 398. Cooperative Education
Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: 298, permission of department. Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.

E Sci 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design (Same as Cpr E 466, E E 466, I E 466, M E 466, Mat E 466.)
(1-4) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Student must be within two semesters of graduation and receive permission of the instructor. Application of team design concepts to projects of a multi-disciplinary nature. Concurrent treatment of design, manufacturing and life cycle considerations. Application of design tools such as CAD, CAM, and FEM. Design methodologies, project scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, manufacturing processes. Development of a prototype and appropriate documentation in the form of written reports, oral presentations, computer models and engineering drawings.

E Sci 481. Senior Engineering Science and Mechanics Design Project I
(1-2) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 382, Math 481. Development of design project proposal in student's area of specialty in engineering science. Nonmajor graduate credit.

E Sci 482. Senior Engineering Science and Mechanics Design Project II
(1-6) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 481. Continuation of student's design project. Formal oral and written presentation. Nonmajor graduate credit.

E Sci 490. Independent Study
Cr. 2 to 5. Prereq: Permission of department chair. Investigation of an approved problem commensurate with the training, interest, and ability of the student.

                H. Honors