Courses
and Programs 1999-2001 Courses
and Programs 1999-2001Engr
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 Program participants.
Applications of problem solving, engineering design, teamwork,
study, and time management techniques and skills. Engineering
professional development.
Engr 110. Engineering Orientation to
Computing Facilities
(1-0) Cr. R. F. 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 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. The honors section includes
applications of programming to mobile robotics.
H. Honors. F.
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. Introduction to engineering economics
and statistics. Solution of engineering problems using the C
language.
H. Honors. F.
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 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.
H. Honors. S.