Introduces models and analytical/numerical methods for statics and structural analysis. Topics include force/moment equilibrium, truss analysis, beam theory, stress/strain, failure criteria, and structural design. Matlab proficiency required. Offered fall only. Requisites: Requires prereqs of PHYS 1110 & APPM 1350 or MATH 1300 & APPM 1360 or MATH 2300 & CSCI 1310 or 1320 & COEN 1300 or CSCI 1300 or ECEN 1310 (all min grade C). Requires coreqs of ASEN 2002 & 2012 & APPM 2350. Restricted to Aerospace Eng (ASEN) majors only.
Introduces the fundamental principles and concepts of thermodynamics and fluid dynamic systems. Emphasizes the synthesis of basic science (physics), mathematics, and experimental methods that form the basis for quantitative and qualitative analyses of general aerospace technology systems. Proficiency in Matlab required. Offered fall only. Requisites: Requires prereqs of PHYS 1110 & APPM 1350 or MATH 1300 & APPM 1360 or MATH 2300 & CSCI 1310 or 1320 & COEN 1300 or CSCI 1300 or ECEN 1310 (all min grade C). Requires coreqs of ASEN 2001 & 2012 & APPM 2350. Restricted to Aerospace Eng (ASEN) majors only.
Introduces the principles of particle and planar rigid body dynamics, systems, and controls. Topics include kinematics, kinetics, momentum and energy methods, system modeling, and simple feedback control. Class includes experimental and design laboratory exercises for aerospace applications of dynamic principles. Offered spring only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ASEN 2001, ASEN 2012 and APPM 2350 (all minimum grade C). Requires corequisite courses of APPM 2360 and ASEN 2004. Restricted to Aerospace Engineering (ASEN) majors only.
Introduction to design and analysis of aircraft and spacecraft. Aircraft topics include cruise performance, wing design, propulsion, stability, control, and structures. Spacecraft topics includerocket staging, orbit selection, launch systems, and spacecraft subsystems. Includes laboratory experiments and team design exercises. Offered spring only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ASEN 2001, 2002, 2012 and APPM 2350 (all minimum grade C). Requires corequisite courses of APPM 2360 and ASEN 2003. Restricted to Aerospace Engineering (ASEN) majors only.
Explores the place and possibility of personal identity both within and against the influence of tradition, including family, culture, language, and social, political and economic institutions. Via literature and film, wrestles with the nature of freedom, self-determination, and belonging. Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Introduces statistical, experimental, and computational methods used in aerospace engineering sciences. Usage of MatLab is extensive. Offered fall only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of COEN 1300 or CSCI 1300 or ECEN 1310 or CSCI 1310 or CSCI 1320 (all min grade C). Requires corequisite courses of ASEN 2001 and ASEN 2002 and APPM 2350. Restricted to Aerospace Eng (ASEN) majors only.
Observes, analyzes, and presents basic linear, angular, area, and volume field measurements common to civil engineering endeavors with application of GPS and GIS technology. Requisites: Restricted to Architectural (AREN), Civil (CVEN) or General (GEEN) Engineering majors only.
Surveys the history of information technologies and modern techniques of information production, storage, transmission, and retrieval. Emphasizes understanding not only the technological transformations in interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication, but also the technological, social and political changes that underlie the movement toward a digital society. ATLS 2000 and HUEN 2020 are the same course. Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Covers statics of particles, equivalent force systems, rigid bodies, equilibrium of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, analysis of truss and frame structures, uniaxially-loaded members, deformation and stress, distributed force systems, and friction. Credit not granted for this course and CVEN 2121. Requisites: Requires prereq course of APPM 1360 or MATH 2300 (min grade C). Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Soph/Jrs/Srs) Mechanical (MCEN) or Environmental (EVEN) or General Engineering Plus (GEEN-BS) students, with a sub-plan of Mechanical (MEC).
Focuses on structure, properties, and processing of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials. Specific topics covered include perfect and imperfect solids, phase equilibria, transformation kinetics, mechanical behavior and material degradation. Approach incorporates both materials science and materials engineering components. Requisites: Requires prereq course of MCEN 1024 or CHEN 1211 and CHEM 1221 or CHEM 1113 and 1114, and PHYS 1110 (min grade C). Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Soph/Jrs/Srs) MECH or EVEN or GEEN-BS students, with a sub-plan of MEC.
Serves as an introduction to media studies specifically from a humanities perspective. Studies both histories and theories of media from the 20th and 21st centuries. Touches on methodologies for undertaking media studies (including distant ready and media archaeology). Objects of study may include such topics as film, radio, social media platforms and games, as well as digital art and literature. Same as ENGL 2036. Requisites: Restricted to students in the Atlas student group (PATL) only.
Covers dynamic behavior of particle systems and rigid bodies; 2-D and 3-D kinematics and kinetics; impulse, momentum, potential, and kinetic energy; and work, collision, and vibration. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of MCEN 2023 or CVEN 2121 or GEEN 2851 (minimum grade C). Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Soph/Jrs/Srs) MECH or EVEN or GEEN-BS students, with a sub-plan of MEC.
Covers the broad subject of building materials and systems. Includes a practical approach to assembly details, methods of construction, codes, foundations, steel, concrete, masonry, cladding, doors and windows, interiors, finishes, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, life safety and conveyance. Includes investigation of an existing facility along with a team presentation trends in commercial building construction. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) Civil (CVEN) or Architectural (AREN) or GEEN (General) or Applied Mathematics (AMEN) majors only.
Examines concepts of engineering leadership and the essential skills required to become an effective leader. Together students will explore leadership principles, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal skills (e.g. collaboration, conflict resolution, leading in diverse communities), intrapersonal development (e.g. self-appraisal, reflective practice, personal leadership philosophy), organizational competencies (e.g. planning, sustainability, climate), effective communication and ethical decision-making. Fulfills Engineering humanities/social science requirements. Requisites: Restricted to Engineering Leadership Program (PENL) students only.
Covers shear force and bending moment, torsion, stresses in beams, deflection of beams, matrix analysis of frame structures, analysis of stress and strain in 2-D and 3-D (field equations, transformations), energy methods, stress concentrations, and columns. Credit not granted for this course and CVEN 3161. Requisites: Requires prereq courses of MCEN 2023 or CVEN 2121 or GEEN 2851 (min grade C). Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Soph/Jrs/Srs) MECH or EVEN or GEEN-BS students, with a sub-plan of MEC.
Introduces techniques, technologies and concepts of digital image making and manipulation through lectures, projects and critiques. Focuses on digital photography, digital animation and digital video as a means to formal and expressive ends. This course also contextualizes practices and methodologies of digital imaging with historical and critical perspectives. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ATLS 2000 (minimum grade C). Restricted to Technology, Arts and Media (TMEN) majors or the ATLAS (PATL) student group only.
Spans invention and discovery from the Stone Age to the age of Newton, raising questions about culture, history, and personal expectation; studies Pyramids, odometers, cathedrals , Galileo, etc., on the way. Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Explores fundamental principles of thermodynamics, including first and second law of thermodynamics, thermophysical properties, power and refrigeration cycles, gas mixtures and psychrometrics. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science. Requisites: Requires a prereq course of PHYS 1110 (min grade C-) and a prereq or coreq course of APPM 1360 or MATH 2300 (min grade C-). Restricted to AREN, CVEN or EVEN, GEEN, AMEN or EVENCVEN Concurrent Degree majors only.
Explores fundamental principles of fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Topics include fluid statics, momentum, and energy conservation; laminar and turbulent viscous flow; convection heat transfer; conduction heat transfer; convection heat transfers; and radiation heat transfer. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of APPM 2350 or MATH 2400, and AREN 2110 or GEEN 3852 or MCEN 3012 or ASEN 2002 (all minimum grade C-). Requires corequisite course of APPM 2360. Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Provides a basic understanding of chemical engineering calculations involving material and energy balances around simple chemical processes. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of CHEN 1211 or CHEM 1113 and CHEN 1310 (formerly GEEN 1300/COEN 1300; all minimum grade C-).
Surveys the great discoveries and theoretical disputes from Newtonian celestial mechanics to the theory of relativity. Includes physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, and biology; closely examines scientific method, evolution, light and quantum theory. Uses original sources by Newton, Faraday, Lavoisier, Darwin, etc., for immediate contact with the great minds in science. Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
