Iowa State University Courses and Programs 1997-1999

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Engineering Science (E Sci)

E Sci 170. Engineering Graphics Fundamentals. (Same as Aer E 170.) (0-3) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Math 141, 142 or satisfactory scores on mathematics placement examinations; credit or enrollment in Math 165. Fundamental graphics with applications of multiview drawings, sections, and dimensioning.

E Sci 298. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department chair; sophomore classification. Required of all cooperative students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.

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 M S E 201 and 205 or 207. 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. S. Prereq: E M 324, 345, Math 266 or 267, Stat 231, knowledge of FORTRAN. 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 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: Permission of department chair; junior classification. Required of all cooperative students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.

E Sci 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design. (Same as A E 466, Cpr E 466, E E 466, I E 466, 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 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. Nonmajor graduate credit. H. Honors

E Sci 498. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department chair; senior classification. Required of all cooperative students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.

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