EGR - Engineering

Students work with faculty adviser to complete the first phase of a capstone project.

Students work with faculty adviser to complete the second phase of a capstone project.

An introductory exploration of engineering focused on a design project and several hands-on skills development labs covering a wide variety of engineering disciplines. Individual sections may cover additional topics including ethics, technical communication, and teamwork. Fee: $130

Introduction to programming in MATLAB: numeric, Boolean, and string variables; flow control structures; vectors and matrices; and script and function files. MATLAB will be studied in the context of multiple engineering disciplines with applications. Fee: $25

Pathways to Engineering Success asks students to think about “what makes a successful engineer?” and “what steps do I need to take to become a successful engineer?” Topics covered include time management, study strategies, goal setting, leadership, and professional development. This course is part of a 2-year academic and leadership program. (Course offered for First Time Freshmen)

Quantitative description of forces, moments, and couples acting upon engineering structures. The free-body diagram is used to understand the equilibrium of a whole physical system through isolation of each component particle or body.

Dynamics mathematically describes the motions of bodies under the action of forces. The first part introduces kinematics which deals with the geometry of motion without considering applied forces. The second part, kinetics, relates the forces on bodies to the resulting motions.

Dynamics mathematically describes the motions of bodies under the action of forces. The first part introduces kinematics which deals with the geometry of motion without considering applied forces. The second part, kinetics, relates the forces on bodies to the resulting motions.  The topic of kinetics is introduced without an emphasis on impulse and momentum.

Provides a fundamental understanding of the principles of materials science as they apply to typical engineering materials. Includes consideration of atomic bonding, crystal structures, phase transformations, and mechanical properties.

This course will explore all facets of vehicle technology - from automobiles to airplanes, motorcycles to trucks with a focus on electric mobility. The course will begin with a look back in history while also studying current trends and future technology. The course will involve lecture, forum discussions, guest speakers, and tours with a goal to spark student interest in vehicle design. Course focused on the EV go-kart. Fee: $100

This course is primarily focused on automotive fabrication, design iteration, and testing. This course relies on input from projects proposed, planned, and designed in EGR 232. These projects are implemented and validated in this course on the EV go-kart. There is no prerequisite for this course. Fee: $150

This course introduces students to the world of aircraft design. Provides a brief overview of the history of aeronautical technologies and covers the basic concepts of lift, drag, thrust, weight, balance & stability, and performance. This course applies lecture concepts to the design of an unmanned aerial vehicle. Fee: $15

Course introduces tools and techniques suitable for prototyping drones rapidly at low cost. Students will use CAD modeling, construction techniques such as laser-cut foam board, combined with open-source autopilots, to build and fly fixed-wing aircraft. Students learn aircraft design rules of thumb that will allow them to test, iterate, and improve their designs. Fee: $150

Provides hands-on experience with the standard methods of processing and evaluating typical engineering materials. Includes experiments in tensile testing, heat treatment, microscopic examination, strain hardening, and impact testing. Fee: $75

Preparation for senior capstone courses. Students learn the requirements for senior design projects. Project teams are formed and preliminary project plans prepared. Course should only be taken in the semester preceding capstone design. Course is graded P/NP. (Shiley School students only)

Basic properties of a fluid, problems in hydrostatics. The general equations of fluid motion. Boundary layer concepts. Application to a variety of laminar and turbulent incompressible flow situations. The technique of dimensional analysis is introduced. Formerly ME 311.

Behavior of deformable body systems under various external loadings is presented with analysis of stress, strain, and deformation due to axial, torsional, bending and combined loads. Topics include statically indeterminate structures.

Economic analysis for choice among alternatives; present worth analysis, annual worth, rate of return and benefit-cost ratio analysis; effects of depreciation, sources of funds, inflation and income tax; analysis of decision under risk and uncertainty. Discussion of unemployment rate and inflation, financial markets, as well as the use of monetary and fiscal policies to regulate the economy.

Economic analysis for choice among alternatives; present worth analysis, annual worth, rate of return and benefit-cost ratio analysis; effects of depreciation.

Basic probability and statistical procedures used in the analysis of engineering data and an understanding in measurement.  Methods for displaying data, commonly used probability distributions for discrete and continuous random variables, and statistical tools such as simple linear regression are presented.  Students are introduced to concepts of statistical experimental design and error mitigation.

The course will cover medical equipment commonly seen in a low-resourced hospital, including principles of operation and typical problems. Class will focus on learning hands-on and technical knowledge required to complete basic electronic and mechanical repairs. Skills include troubleshooting, problem solving, and testing. The class will conclude with a 3-week trip to a developing country to repair medical equipment. Fee: $4,500

Faculty-directed student outreach experience in community settings. Before enrolling, a student must meet with a faculty member to define goals for the project. May be repeated for up to 3 credits and count toward professional or general electives for degree requirements.

This course helps students participating in the Grand Challenges Scholars program prepare the final portfolios needed to be recognized by the National Academy of Engineering. Students prepare essays, posters, reports and other scholarly products in the areas of creativity, global and cross-cultural awareness, entrepreneurship, social consciousness and multidisciplinary analysis. Course is graded P/NP. Junior status required.

Selected group project in engineering. Must be arranged between the student and an individual faculty member, and subsequently approved by the dean of engineering. No more than three technical elective hours taken at the University may be satisfied with individualized study.

Practical field experience working within an engineering organization. Internships are individually arranged. Students will be required to supplement their experience with a learning agreement. Students may receive an IP (In Progress) grade until the completion of their internship. Course is graded Pass/No Pass.

Professional development and preparation for MECOP internship. Information provided on specific MECOP events as well as assistance in completing the MECOP Placement Resumes and preparing for the Placement interviews. Current student interns also make presentations about the MECOP company sponsoring their internship. Only for approved MECOP interns. Graded: P/NP (Student must be a MECOP intern) Fee: $200

Leaders in sustainability must be able to understand rapid changes in environmental and social conditions, innovate to adapt to those changes, collaborate to envision transitions to sustainable futures, and engage with others to realize those visions. To build these capacities, this course develops systems thinking skills using readings and case studies drawn from environmental, social, and business contexts.

How will smart transportation learn traffic patterns and road conditions? How will smart buildings learn to keep their occupants comfortable? How do we use predictive models for future design decisions?  Students in this course will use python and real-world problems to learn about engineering applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The rapid learning cycle of engineering design will be applied in the design, building and testing of amateur telescopes. Optics, atmospheric science, and anatomy of the eye will be discussed at introductory levels. Since consideration for user-needs is essential in design, this course will also study telescopic observations and basic astronomy.

Introduces the process of engineering research at an upper division level. Students explore a discipline specific research project and draft a research paper. Course discusses engineering research career topics including graduate programs, fellowships and funding, research organizations, publication and presentations.

Introduction to how to design, make decisions, and communicate effectively in a global technology environment. Students are introduced to globalization with case studies that may include design, supply chain, international development, and other relevant issues. Students are required to participate in the international field trip that complements the course. Fee: $3,500

A major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work, incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints, and usually requiring the expertise of two or more disciplines. Each project usually consists of at least two students pursuing different majors. Students are required to meet all disciplinary-specific requirements for their majors.

Continuation of a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work, incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints, and usually requiring the expertise of two or more disciplines. Each project usually consists of at least two students pursuing different majors. Students are required to meet all disciplinary-specific requirements for their majors.

Selected multi-disciplinary study or project in engineering for upper-division students. Must be arranged between the student and an individual faculty member, and subsequently approved by the dean of engineering. No more than three hours of directed study taken at the University may be used for elective credits to satisfy degree requirements.

Credit arranged.

Credit arranged.

Faculty-directed multi-disciplinary student research in engineering. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit.

Practical field experience working within an engineering organization. Internships are arranged through the MECOP organization. Students will be required to supplement their experience with a learning agreement. Students may receive an IP (In Progress) grade until the completion of their internship. Course is graded Pass/No Pass.

The rapid learning cycle of eng. design will be applied in the design, building and testing of amateur telescopes. Optics, atmospheric science, and anatomy of the eye will be discussed at intro levels. Since consideration for user-needs is essential in design, this course will also study telescopic observations and basic astronomy. Prior knowledge of physics/optics required. A research report and teaching 3 lectures is required.

Numerical techniques for computer-aided solution and analysis of systems using MATLAB. Emphasis on applications from engineering and the physical sciences. Topics covered may include non-linear equations, interpolation, integration and differentiation, and ordinary and partial differential equations. Knowledge of ordinary differential equations and linear algebra required.

Examines how to design experiments to gather engineering data with an emphasis on developing experiments and analyses that lead to statistically significant results. Various designs are discussed and their respective differences, advantages, and disadvantages are noted. A project to design an experiment in the relevant discipline is part of the course. Knowledge of statistics required.

Fundamentals of sensors, instrumentation, designing with electronics/computer hardware and software systems, and real-time programming for control and data collection. Emphasizes human-computer interface challenges and designing for the end user. Laboratory work involves circuits, electronics, sensor design and interface, building complete engineering instrumentation, and applications using LabVIEW/Arduino systems. Project work specific to graduate discipline. Knowledge of circuits and programming required. Fee: $50