Courses
and Programs 1995-1997 Courses
and Programs 1995-1997Engr 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.
Engr 102. Curriculum Planning. (1-0) Cr. R. F.S. Curriculum planning for pre-computer and pre-electrical engineering students. Information concerning professional entrance requirements, registration procedures, and career alternatives.
Engr 103. Curriculum Planning. (1-0) Cr. R. F.S. Curriculum planning for pre-construction, pre-industrial, and pre-mechanical engineering students. Information concerning professional entrance requirements, registration procedures, and career alternatives.
Engr 110. Engineering Orientation to Computing Facilities. (1-0) Cr. R. F. S. An introduction to computing facilities available to engineering students at Iowa State University. Procedures for accessing and utilizing useful software in the personal computer labs and on the Vincent system. Instruction in navigating the Iowa State backbone network and the internet system.
Engr 125. Graphic Communications. (2-4) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Introduction to various forms of graphic communication used by designers. Development of proficiency in technical and design drawing with instruments including layout, line quality, use of equipment, and lettering; single and multiview drawings; sections and dimensioning; pictorial drawing systems with emphasis on perspective. Presentation drawings using shades, shadows, and reflections.
Engr 126. Presentation Perspective-Interiors. (1-2) Cr. 1. 8 weeks. F.S. Introduction to development of perspective drawings with emphasis on interior content. Drawing techniques include furnishings, surface materials and human figure representations in presentation drawings.
Engr 135. Technical Drawing. (2-4) Cr. 3. F.S. Introduction to graphic fundamentals with emphasis on quality and accuracy. Development of technical and design drawing with instruments including use of equipment, lettering, line quality, and layout. Use of single and multiview drawings, sections, dimensioning, topography, and land measurement. Drawing systems for two- and three-dimensional communication of environmental space including isometric, oblique, and especially perspective pictorials. Presentation drawing using shades, shadows, and reflections.
Engr 136. Presentation Perspective-Exteriors. (1-2) Cr. 1. 8 weeks. F.S. Introduction to development of perspective drawings with emphasis on exterior content. Drawing techniques include building material representation, plant materials such as trees and ground cover and human figure representation.
Engr 140. Architectural Graphics (2-4) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Technical and design drawing fundamentals using instruments. Orthographic projection, space geometry, and applications. Perspective projection and drawing. Topography and design drawing conventions. Shades and shadows in orthographic and perspective drawings.
Engr 160. Engineering Problems with Computational Laboratory in FORTRAN. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Math 141, 142 or satisfactory scores on mathematics placement examinations; credit or enrollment in Math 165. Solving engineering problems and presenting solutions through technical reports. Graphing and curve-fitting. Use of SI units. Significant figures. Flowcharting. Introduction to engineering economics and statistics. Solution of engineering problems using the FORTRAN language.
Engr 161. Engineering Problems with Computational Laboratory in C. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Math 141, 142 or satisfactory scores on mathematics placement examinations; credit or enrollment in Math 165. Solving engineering problems and presenting solutions through technical reports. Graphing and curve-fitting. Use of SI units. Significant figures. Flowcharting. Introduction to engineering economics and statistics. Solution of engineering problems using the C language.
Engr 162. Introductory Engineering Design with Computational Laboratory. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 161. Application of the design process including written and oral reports. Techniques for solving and communicating engineering design problems with the use of C++object-oriented programming.
Engr 170. Engineering Graphics and Introductory Design. (2-4) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Math 141, 142 or satisfactory scores on mathematics placement examinations; credit or enrollment in Math 165. Integration of fundamental graphics, computer modeling, and engineering design. Applications of multiview drawings, sections, 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 190. Special Problems. Cr. 1 to 3. F.S. Prereq: Permission of division chair. Graphical and computational topics designed to meet special needs approved by the student's adviser.
Engr 234. Introduction to Computer Applications in Architecture. Same as Arch 234. (1-5) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in Arch 201. Computer applications in architecture with an emphasis on graphics; computer hardware, software, and terminology; an introduction to the creation, manipulation, analysis, and storage of computer model geometry; specification writing using the computer.
Engr 261. Engineering Workstation Computer Tools. (2-2) Ēr. 1. 5 weeks. F.S. Prereq: 160. Engineering applications on a network of workstations (Project Vincent). Use of the UNIX operating system to perform such tasks as electronic mail, file manipulation and filtering, shell scripts, communication with remote computers, setting x-window options, editing and printing.
Engr 262. Engineering Software Tools I. (2-2) Cr. 1. 5 weeks. F.S. Prereq: 160; 261 or UNIX workstation experience. The basics of programming on a network of workstations (Project Vincent). Programming in the C language with emphasis on engineering problems. Use of X-windows and other workstation features.
Engr 263. Engineering Software Tools II. (2-2) Cr. 1. 5 weeks. F.S. Prereq: 160; 262 or UNIX workstation experience and C programming experience. Advanced programming concepts on a network of workstations (Project Vincent). Engineering discipline-oriented problem solving using the C programming language. Advanced application of X-windows and other workstation features.
Engr 271. Engineering Applications of AutoCAD. (1-2) Cr. 1. 8 weeks. F.S. Prereq: 170. Creating, editing, organizing, and documenting two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometries with AutoCAD.
Engr 298. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of Engineering Operations Supervisory Committee Chair; sophomore classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for these courses prior to commencing each work period.
Engr 380. Engineering Law. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Junior classification. Introduction to law and judicial procedure as they relate to the practicing engineer. Contracts, professional liability, professional ethics, licensing, bidding procedures, intellectual property, products liability. Emphasis on development of critical thinking process, abstract problem analysis and evaluation. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Engr 383. Women in Science and Engineering. Same as W S 383, Zool 383. See Zoology and Genetics. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Engr 397. Engineering Internship. Cr. R. F.S. Prereq: Permission of Engineering Operations Supervisory Committee chair. One semester maximum per academic year professional work period. For students in engineering operations curriculum.
Engr 398. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of Engineering Operations Supervisory Committee Chair; junior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for these courses prior to commencing each work period.
Engr 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design. Same as A E 466, Cpr E 466, E E 466, E Sci 466, I E466, M E 466, M S 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 multidisciplinary 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. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Engr 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 5. F.S. Prereq: 160 or 161, 162 or 170, Math 166, and permission of division chair. Independent work with EFMD faculty.
Engr 498. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of Engineering Operations Supervisory Committee Chair; senior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for these courses prior to commencing each work period.