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BSCPE CURRICULUM — second year

The foundation of the department's interdisciplinary teaching program is the common curriculum shared by all students in the freshman and sophomore years. The exposure to concepts and applications courses in electrical, mechanical and computer engineering establishes the foundation for choosing a degree and excelling in the integration and design courses during the junior and senior years.

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AHSS foundation
[AHUM 1000 or SOCS 1000]
Foundation courses
description
  • AHUM 1000 (4 qtr. hrs.)

    This foundational requirement exposes students to the perspective of the arts and humanities. Each student will take two foundational arts and humanities classes to complete the requirement (8 hours). These classes promote students' engagement with ideas, texts and creative expressions to help them recognize the power of these expressions to shape human experiences. Students reflect critically on multiple perspectives and their impact on human history, diverse cultures and the world around us.

    SOCS 1000 (4 qtr. hrs.)

    This foundational requirement exposes students to the perspectives of the social sciences. Each student will take two foundational social science classes to complete this requirement (8 hours). Each course explicitly addresses the interaction between human conduct and the context/environment in which that conduct occurs, the character of knowledge in the social sciences and how that may or may not differ from the character of knowledge in other fields, and how the subject matter of the courses is relevant for understanding one or more contemporary social problems.

AHSS foundation
[AHUM 1000 or SOCS 1000]
Foundation courses
description
  • AHUM 1000 (4 qtr. hrs.)

    This foundational requirement exposes students to the perspective of the arts and humanities. Each student will take two foundational arts and humanities classes to complete the requirement (8 hours). These classes promote students' engagement with ideas, texts and creative expressions to help them recognize the power of these expressions to shape human experiences. Students reflect critically on multiple perspectives and their impact on human history, diverse cultures and the world around us.

    SOCS 1000 (4 qtr. hrs.)

    This foundational requirement exposes students to the perspectives of the social sciences. Each student will take two foundational social science classes to complete this requirement (8 hours). Each course explicitly addresses the interaction between human conduct and the context/environment in which that conduct occurs, the character of knowledge in the social sciences and how that may or may not differ from the character of knowledge in other fields, and how the subject matter of the courses is relevant for understanding one or more contemporary social problems.

ENGG 1133
Reading & Writing about Literature
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  • ENGG 1133 (4 qtr. hrs.)

    This course develops a close focus on how language has been used for many purposes by some of the world's greatest writers. Literature, as they said, “is language charged with meaning.” Rhetoric is the study of the effective use of language. Therefore, this course encourages students to immerse themselves in language that has been used with the greatest effect to create the meaning of human experience. All students will have posted three papers to their electronic portfolio as partial requirement for passing the course.
COMP 1571
Applied C I
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  • COMP 1571(3 qtr. hrs.)

    The C programming language is used to introduce fundamental procedural programming including engineering applications. Programming topics include an overview of computers and programming languages, variables and data types, arithmetic operators, input/output, comments, control structures, user-defined functions, scope, storage class, constants, file i/o, and pointers. Prerequisite(s): For COMP 1571;High School algebra.
COMP 1572
Applied C II
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  • COMP 1572 (3 qtr. hrs.)

    The C programming language is used to introduce fundamental procedural programming including engineering applications. Programming topics include an overview of computers and programming languages, variables and data types, arithmetic operators, input/output, comments, control structures, user-defined functions, scope, storage class, constants, file i/o, and pointers. Prerequisite(s): For COMP 1572, COMP 1571.
MATH 2080
Calculus of Several Variables
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  • MATH 2080 (4 qtr. hrs.)

    Multivariable processes encountered in all sciences; multiple integration, partial differentiation and application; algebra of vectors in Euclidean three-space; differentiation of scalar and vector functions. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1953 or MATH 1963.
PHYS 1213
University Physics III
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  • PHYS 1213 (4 qtr. hrs.)

    Introduction to mechanics of particles and rigid bodies; thermal physics; wave phenomena; electrostatics, simple electric circuits, introduction to magnetism and electromagnetism; light, geometrical, and physical optics. Strongly recommended for physics majors, required for all students in engineering, and recommended for all science majors who are also required to take calculus. Prerequisite(s) for PHYS 1213: PHYS 1212. Co-requisite(s) for PHYS 1213: PHYS 1223, MATH 1953.
MATH 2070
Introduction to Differential Equations
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  • MATH 2070 (4 qtr. hrs.)

    Solution of linear differential equations; special techniques for nonlinear problems ; mathematical modeling of problems from physical and biological sciences. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1953 or MATH 1963.
ENCE 2101
Digital Design
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  • ENCE 2101 (3 qtr. hrs.)

    Basic logic concepts. Boolean algebra, truth tables and logic diagrams. Karnaugh maps; programmable devices including ROM's, PLA's, and PAL's; data selectors and multiplexors; flip-flops, and memory design of sequential logic circuits. State diagrams, counters, latches and registers; realization of sequential and arbitrary counters; monostable multivibrators. Laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2021 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 2011
Circuits I
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  • ENEE 2011 (3 qtr. hrs.)

    (Co-listed with PHYS 2011) An introduction to electrical circuits analysis and design. Emphasis is on definitions of basic variables, passive circuit components and the ideal operational amplifier. DC analysis of circuits and circuit theorems are stressed. AC signals are introduced. Computer analysis software is integrated throughout the course. Co-requisite(s): PHYS 1213, MATH 1953, ENEE 2015 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 2021
Circuits II
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  • ENEE 2021 (3 qtr. hrs.)

    (Co-listed with PHYS 2021) AC analysis of linear circuits to include circuit theorems via classical and transform techniques. Emphasis is placed on the Laplace transform, including use of pole-zero and Bode diagrams to analyze and design circuits, including multiple filters (single-pole cascade, Butterworth, Chebyshev), and step response circuits. Phasors applications to sinusoidal steady state analysis and AC power. Computer analysis software is used as an aid to circuit design. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2011, ENEE 2015. Co-requisite(s): MATH 2070, ENEE 2025.
ENGR 2035
Engineering Applications III
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  • ENGR 2035 (3 qtr. hrs.)

    Topics from Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering demonstrating the interdependence of the disciplines. Principles and use of transducers and data acquisition systems. Techniques for signal conditioning and analysis of experimental data. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2021, ENME 2520, COMP 1572. Co-requisite(s): ENEE 2101, ENME 2710 or permission of instructor.
ENEE 2015
Engineering Applications I
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  • ENEE 2015 (1 qtr. hrs.)

    (Co-listed with PHYS 2012) Laboratory program introduces electronic test equipment, verifies circuit theorems and practices elementary interface circuit design. Co-requisite(s): ENEE 2011, or permission of instructor.
ENEE 2025
Engineering Applications II
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  • ENEE 2025 (1 qtr. hrs.)

    (Co-listed with PHYS 2025) Laboratory program practicing time and frequency domain analysis and design techniques on step response and filter problems. Applications to instrumentation and circuits. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2011, ENEE 2015. Co-requisite(s): ENEE 2021 or permission of instructor.
ENGR 2950
Engineering Assessment I
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  • ENGR 2950 (0 qtr. hrs.)

    Examination covering basic mathematics, science and sophomore level engineering topics. Must be taken prior to obtaining senior status in engineering. Prerequisite(s): ENEE 2021, ENME 2520, COMP 1572. Co-requisite(s): ENGR 2035, ENCE 2101, ENME 2710. 0 qtr. hrs.
ENME 2510
Engineering Mechanics I
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  • ENME 2510 (3 qtr. hrs.)

    (Co-listed with PHYS 2510) Statics of particles and rigid bodies, equivalent systems of forces, frames and machines, friction, centroids and centers of mass, moments of inertia, virtual work. Kinematics of particles, Newton's second law, energy and momentum methods for particles and systems of particles, angular momentum, impulsive motion, kinematics and motion of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; accelerated frames of reference; mechanical vibrations. Prerequisite(s) for ENME 2510: PHYS 1211. Co-requisite(s): MATH 1953.
ENME 2520
Engineering Mechanics II
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  • ENME 2520 (3 qtr. hrs.)

    (Co-listed with PHYS 2520) Statics of particles and rigid bodies, equivalent systems of forces, frames and machines, friction, centroids and centers of mass, moments of inertia, virtual work. Kinematics of particles, Newton's second law, energy and momentum methods for particles and systems of particles, angular momentum, impulsive motion, kinematics and motion of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; accelerated frames of reference; mechanical vibrations. Prerequisite(s) for ENME 2520; ENME 2510. Co-requisite(s): MATH 2070
ENME 2710
Engineering Thermodynamics I
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  • ENME 2710 (3 qtr. hrs.)

    Properties of a pure substance. Use of tables of properties. First and second laws of thermodynamics for closed and open systems. Work, heat, power and entropy. Engine, power plant and refrigeration cycles. Gas mixtures, thermodynamic relations and chemical reactions. Prerequisite(s): for ENME 2710: PHYS 1212

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