1511 Engineering Connections I (1 credits)

This is the first course in a three course sequence designed to help students bridge the gap from high school to a college environment in a very challenging major. Topics and activities include academic success strategies; interviewing engineering alumni; the ethics of the profession; visits to industry sites; seminars by industry and academic experts; establishing the relationships between math, science, and engineering courses with design projects; critical and creative thinking activities; tours of the research labs of the engineering professors; disseminating information on the dual degree programs, the MBA programs, the honor code, and engineering program structures; and readings from and discussions about articles from professional publications. Membership in a professional society is a required course component.

1521 Engineering Connections II (1 credits)

This is the second course in a three course sequence designed to help students bridge the gap from high school to a college environment in a very challenging major. Topics and activities include academic success strategies; interviewing engineering alumni; the ethics of the profession; visits to industry sites; seminars by industry and academic experts; establishing the relationships between math, science, and engineering courses with design projects; critical and creative thinking activities; tours of the research labs of the engineering professors; disseminating information on the dual degree programs, the MBA programs, the honor code, and engineering program structures; and readings from and discussions about articles from professional publications. Membership in a professional society is a required course component. Recommended prerequisite: ENGR 1611. Corequisite: ENGR 1621 or instructor approval.

1531 Engineering Connections III (1 credits)

This is the third course in a three course sequence designed to help students bridge the gap from high school to a college environment in a very challenging major. Topics and activities include academic success strategies; interviewing engineering alumni; the ethics of the profession; visits to industry sites; seminars by industry and academic experts; establishing the relationships between math, science, and engineering courses with design projects; critical and creative thinking activities; tours of the research labs of the engineering professors; disseminating information on the dual degree programs, the MBA programs, the honor code, and engineering program structures; and readings from and discussions about articles from professional publications. Membership in a professional society is a required course component. Recommended prerequisite: ENGR 1621. Corequisite: ENGR 1631 or instructor approval.

1611 Engr Concepts & Practice I (0 or 4 credits)

Introduction to concepts and practice in computer, electrical and mechanical engineering including engineering ethics. Engineering problem-solving as it applies to engineering analysis, synthesis and design. Students practice structured teamwork and program management skills in the context of projects. Emphasis on computer tools with immediate application to engineering practice.

1621 Engr Concepts & Practice II (0 to 3 credits)

Introduction to elementary concepts and practices in electrical engineering and electronics including electrical current and voltage and basic electrical circuit analysis, assembly and testing. Students are required to complete a simple project including mechanical and electrical components during which they practice teamwork while gaining skills in electrical system troubleshooting. Introduction to Multisim circuit analysis software and engineering ethics are among other topics covered in this course. Prerequisite: ENGR 1611.

1631 Engr Concepts & Practice III (0 or 3 credits)

Concepts III provides first-year engineering students the opportunity to explore fundamental computer engineering concepts. Lectures include the fundamentals of digital electronics. In the laboratory students use logic circuits to build analog to digital converter and program and microprocessor in assembly language to use signals from ultrasound sensors to control an autonomous vehicle. A report including a detailed analysis of the vehicle control system, flow charts, and program documentation is required. Prerequisites: ENGR 1611, ENGR 1621.

1700 Machine Shop Practice (1 credits)

Introduction to concepts and practice in basic machine tool work (i.e. mill, lathe, welding etc.). The course provides the necessary information for majors and non-majors to gain access to the DU Engineering Machine Shop. Class size is limited to 5 students per quarter. Enrollment priority will be given to engineering majors.

1911 Intro to Engineering I (2 credits)

This course is intended for transfer students who have had an introduction to engineering, but who need to learn certain techniques and software typically dealt with in ENGR 1611 including engineering ethics.

1921 Intro in Engineering II (1 credits)

This course is intended mainly for transfer students who have had an instructions to engineering, but who need to learn certain techniques and software typically dealt with in ENGR 1621 including engineering ethics.

1931 Intro to Engineering III (1 credits)

THis course is intended mainly for transfer students who have had an introduction to engineering, but who need to learn certain techniques and software typically dealt with in ENGR 1631 including engineering ethics.

1992 Directed Study (1 to 10 credits)

 

2035 Engineering Applications III (0 or 3 credits)

Topics from computer, electrical and mechanical engineering demonstrating the interdependence of the disciplines including engineering ethics. Principles and use of transducers and data acquisition systems. Techniques for signal conditioning and analysis of experimental data. Prerequisites: ENEE 2021, ENME 2520, COMP 1572. Corequisites: ENEE 2101, ENME 2710 or permission of instructor.

2610 Engineering Integration I (0 to 3 credits)

Interdisciplinary course combining topics from computer, electrical and mechanical engineering including engineering ethics, with emphasis on laboratory experience and the design, analysis and testing of interdisciplinary systems. Manufacture of mechanical systems and/or circuit boards. Team project work on interdisciplinary "design-and-build" projects. Prerequisites: ENGR 2035 and junior standing in the appropriate engineering discipline. Corequisite: enrollment in appropriate junior-level engineering courses.

2620 Engineering Integration II (0 or 3 credits)

Interdisciplinary course combining topics from computer, electrical and mechanical engineering including engineering ethics, with emphasis on laboratory experience and the design, analysis and testing of interdisciplinary systems. Manufacture of mechanical systems and/or circuit boards. Team project work on interdisciplinary "design-and-build" projects. Prerequisite: ENGR 2610. Corequisite: enrollment in appropriate junior level engineering courses.

2910 Engineering Economics (3 credits)

This course focuses on the practical application of economics to engineering. It explains concepts in accounting and finance and applies them to engineering situations. Topics that are discussed include: economic decision making, engineering cost and estimates, interest, inflation, depreciation, income taxes, minimum attractive rate of return, economic viability of projects, and the economic advantages of "green" technology.

2950 Engineering Assessment I (0 credits)

Examination covering basic mathematics, science and sophomore-level engineering topics. Must be taken prior to obtaining senior status in engineering. Prerequisites: ENEE 2021, ENME 2520, COMP 1572. Corequisites: ENGR 2035, ENCE 2101, ENME 2710.

2992 Directed Study (1 to 10 credits)

 

3100 Instrumentation & Data Acqstn (4 credits)

This course examines different instrumentation techniques and describes how different measurement instruments work. Measurement devices include: length, speed, acceleration, force, torque, pressure, sound, flow, temperature, and advanced systems. This course also examines the acquisition, processing, transmission and manipulation of data. Prerequisite: PHYS 1214.

3200 Intro to Nanotechnology (4 credits)

In this highly interdisciplinary series of lectures spanning across Engineering, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, an introduction to the subject of nanotechnology is provided. The most important recent accomplishments so far in the application of nanotechnology in several disciplines are discussed. Then a brief overview of the most important instrumentation systems used by nanotechnologists is provided. The nature of nanoparticles, nanoparticle composites, carbon nanostructures, including carbon nanotubes and their composites is subsequently discussed. The course also deals with nanopolymers, nanobiological systems, and nanoelectronic materials and devices. The issues of modeling of nanomaterials and nanostructures are also covered in this class. Multiscale modeling based on finite element simulations, Monte Carlo methods, molecular dynamics and quantum mechanics calculations are briefly addressed. Most importantly, students should obtain appreciation of developments in nanotechnology outside their present area of expertise. Prerequiste: ENME 2410.

3210 Intro Nano-Electro-Mechanics (4 credits)

Familiarize science and engineering students to the electromechanical aspects of the emerging field of Nanotechnology (NEMS). NEMS is a relatively new and highly multidisciplinary field of science and technology with applications in the state of the art and future sensors, actuators, and electronics. Starting with an overview of nanotechnology and discussion on the shifts in the electromechanical behavior and transduction mechanisms when scaling the physical dimensions from centimeters to micro-meters and then down to nanometers. Several electromechanical transduction mechanisms at the micro and nanoscale are presented and discussed in an application based context. New electromechanical interactions appearing in the nano and molecular scale, such as intra-molecular forces and molecular motors, are discussed. A detailed discussion and overview of nanofabrication technologies and approaches are also provided. Prerequisite: must be an Engineering or Science major of at least junior standing.

3215 NEMS and Nanofabrication Lab (4 credits)

This course provides science and engineering students with comprehensive hands-on experience in design, fabrication and characterization of Nanoscale Electromechanical Systems (NEMS). This laboratory-based course starts with a number of sessions including brief lectures reviewing the fundamentals and theories followed by pre-designed lab experiments. The students are then provided with a choice of different comprehensive design and implementation examples. The exapmles include design, layout, fabrication, and characterization of the devices. Prerequisite: ENGR 3210.

3220 Intro. MEMS and Microsystems (4 credits)

This course introduces students to the multi-disciplinary field of Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) technology. MEMS and Microsystem technology is the integration of micro-scale electro-mechanical elements, sensors, actuators, and electronics on a common substrate or platform through semiconductor microfabrication technologies. The course gives a brief overview of the involved physical phenomena, electromechanical transduction mechanisms, design principles, as well as fabrication and manufacturing technologies.

3313 Engineering Design Project I (2 credits)

Planning, development and execution of an engineering design project. The project may be interdisciplinary, involving aspects of computer, electrical and mechanical engineering. Projects have economic, ethical, social and other constraints, as appropriate. Design activities include: 1) preparation and presentation of proposals in response to requests-for-proposals from "customers," including problem description, quantitative and qualitative criteria for success, alternate designs and project plans; 2) generation and analysis of alternate designs, and choice of best design; 3) formulation of test procedures to demonstrate that the design chosen meets the criteria for success, and testing of the completed project where feasible; 4) reporting on the design and testing. Prerequisite: senior standing in engineering.

3314 Honors Thesis I (2 credits)

Honors equivalent of ENGR 3313. Required of students in the Honors Program and of students graduating summa cum laude, in place of ENGR 3313. In addition to the requirements given for ENGR 3313, the student must submit a copy of the final report on the project to an engineering department.

3323 Engineering Design Project II (3 credits)

Planning, development and execution of an engineering design project. The project may be interdisciplinary, involving aspects of computer, electrical and mechanical engineering. Projects have economic, ethical, social and other constraints, as appropriate. Design activities include: 1) preparation and presentation of proposals in response to requests-for-proposals from "customers," including problem description, quantitative and qualitative criteria for success, alternate designs and project plans; 2) generation and analysis of alternate designs, and choice of best design; 3) formulation of test procedures to demonstrate that the design chosen meets the criteria for success, and testing of the completed project where feasible; 4) reporting on the design and testing. Prerequisite: ENGR 3313.

3324 Honors Thesis II (3 credits)

Honors equivalent of ENGR 3323. Required of students in the Honors Program and of students graduating summa cum laude in place of ENGR 3323. In addition to requirements given for ENGR 3323, the student must submit a copy of the final report on the project to and engineering department.

3333 Engineering Design Project III (3 credits)

Planning, development and execution of an engineering design project. The project may be interdisciplinary, involving aspects of computer, electrical and mechanical engineering. Projects have economic, ethical, social and other constraints, as appropriate. Design activities include: 1) preparation and presentation of proposals in response to requests-for-proposals from "customers," including problem description, quantitative and qualitative criteria for success, alternate designs and project plans; 2) generation and analysis of alternate designs, and choice of best design; 3) formulation of test procedures to demonstrate that the design chosen meets the criteria for success, and testing of the completed project where feasible; 4) reporting on the design and testing. Prerequisite: ENGR 3323.

3334 Honors Thesis III (3 credits)

Honors equivalent of ENGR 3333. Required of students in the Honors Program and of students graduating summa cum laude, in place of ENGR 3333. In addition to the requirements given for ENGR 3333, the student must submit a copy of the final report on the project to an engineering department.

3350 Reliability (4 credits)

An overview of reliability-based design. Topics include: fundamentals of statistics, probability distributions, determining distribution parameters, design for six sigma, Monte Carlo simulation, first and second order reliability methods (FORM, SORM), Most Probable Point (MPP) reliability methods, sensitivity factors, probabilistic design.

3510 Renewable & Effic. Power Sys. (4 credits)

This course introduces the current and future sustainable electrical power systems. Fundamentals of renewable energy sources and storage systems are discussed. Interfaces of the new sources to the utility grid are covered. Prerequisite: ENEE 2021.

3520 Intro to Power Electronics (4 credits)

This covers fundamentals of power electronics. We discuss various switching converters topologies. Basic knowledge of Efficiency and small-signal modeling for the DC-DC switching converters are covered. Furthermore, magnetic and filter design are introduced. Prerequisites: ENEE 2211 and ENGR 3722.

3525 Pwr Elctncs & Rnwbl Enrgy Lab (1 credits)

In this course the fundamentals of switching converters and power electronics in a real laboratory set-up is covered. The course incorporates hardware design, analysis, and simulation of various switching converters as a power processing element for different energy sources. The energy sources are power utility, batteries, and solar panels. Prerequisite: ENGR 3520.

3530 Intro to Power and Energy (3 credits)

Basic concepts of AC systems, single-phase and three-phase networks, electric power generation, transformers, transmission lines, and electric machinery. Prerequisite: ENEE 2021.

3535 Electric Power Engineering Lab (1 credits)

In this laboratory, the magnetic circuits, single phase transformers, power quality and harmonics sychronous machines, Induction machines and DC machines are studied and tested in a real physical setup. Prerequisite: ENGR 3530.

3540 Electric Power Systems (4 credits)

This course covers methods of calculation of a comprehensive idea on the various aspects of power system problems and algorithms for solving these problems. Prerequisite: ENGR 3530.

3545 Electric Power Economy (3 credits)

This course covers economy aspects of electric power industry and the implications for power and energy engineering in the market environment. Prerequisite: ENGR 3530.

3550 Intro to Machine Drive Control (4 credits)

This course provides the basic theory for the analysis and application of adjustable-speed drive systems employing power electronic converters and ac or dc machines. Prerequisites: ENGR 3520 and ENGR 3530.

3610 Engineering Analysis (3 credits)

Applied mathematics for engineers. Generalized Fourier analysis, complex variables, vector calculus, introduction to Bessel functions, and applied probability and statistics. Prerequisites: MATH 2070, MATH 2080.

3620 Advanced Engineering Math (4 credits)

Applied mathematics for engineers. Systems and series solutions of ordinary differential equations, Fourier analysis, partial differential equations, linear algebra, vector calculus, special functions, unconstrained and combinatorial optimization, and applied probability and statistics. Prerequisites: MATH 2070 and MATH 2080.

3630 Finite Element Methods (4 credits)

Introduction to the use of finite element methods in one or two dimensions with applications to solid and fluid mechanics, heat transfer and electromagnetic fields; projects in one or more of the above areas. Prerequisite: ENGR 3610 or equivalent.

3721 Controls (3 or 4 credits)

Modeling, analysis and design of linear feedback control systems using Laplace transform methods. Techniques and methods used in linear mathematical models of mechanical, electrical, thermal and fluid systems are covered. Feedback control system models, design methods and performance criteria in both time and frequency domains. A linear feedback control system design project is required. Prerequisites: ENEE 2021, ENGR 3610 or permission of instructor.

3725 Digital Control (4 credits)

The course introduces and studies computer-controlled systems following the state variable approach and the z-transform approach. Sampling theory is presented, along with its effect on digital control design. Feedback computer controlled systems, components of digital control systems, system models on the z-domain (z-transfer functions) and on the time domain (state variable representations) are examined. Digital controller design from the state space and frequency domain points of view are included. System design and evaluation of system performance are considered. Several discrete-time controllers are presented, state and output feedback controllers, reconstruction of states using observers. Prerequisites: ENEE 3111 and ENGR 3610 or instructor permission. Students must have knowledge of MATLAB. Recommended prerequisite: ENGR 3721.

3730 Robotics (3 credits)

Introduction to the analysis, design, modeling and application of robotic manipulators. Review of the mathematical preliminaries required to support robot theory. Topics include forward kinematics, inverse kinematics, motion kinematics, trajectory control and planning, and kinetics. Prerequisites: ENME 2520 and MATH 2060 or MATH 2200 or permission of instructor.

3731 Robotics Lab (1 credits)

Laboratory that complements the analysis, design, modeling and application of robotic manipulators. Implementation of the mathematical structures required to support robot operation. Topics include forward kinematics, inverse kinematics, motion kinematics, trajectory control and planning and kinetics. Applications include programming and task planning of a manufacturing robot manipulator. Corerequisite: ENGR 3730 or permission of instructor.

3800 Special Topics (ENGR) (1 to 5 credits)

Special topics in engineering as announced. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: varies with offering.

3900 Engineering Internship (1 to 4 credits)

Students in engineering may receive elective credit for engineering work performed for engineering employers with the approval of the chair or associate chair of the department. At the end of the term, a student report on the work is required, and a recommendation will be required from the employer before a grade is assigned. Junior, senior, or graduate status in engineering is normally required. May not be used to satisfy technical requirements. May be taken more than one for a maximum of 6 qtr. hrs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

3951 Engineering Assessment II (0 credits)

Students in Mechanical Engineering must register for and take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE). All students must complete an engineering exit interview and other assessment related tasks. To be taken in the last quarter of attendance.

3970 Engineering Entrepreneurship (4 credits)

The course presents an overview of fundamentals of understanding entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial characteristics; the focus is on aspects of engineering entrepreneurship, technology-based innovation and new product development. Topics to be covered: learning an industry; recognizing and creating opportunities; new product development process, phases and cycle, risks and benefits; 'testing' of an engineering-focused business concept; marketing, organizational plan strategies and financing for new start ups. Special attention is given to technological innovation, considering both incremental or routine innovation, and more radical or revolutionary changes in products and processes. Prerequisite: ENGR 3610 or permission of the instructor.

3991 Independent Study (1 to 5 credits)

Topics in engineering investigated under faculty supervision. May be taken more than once. Students must obtain and complete an Independent Study form from the Office of the Registrar. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

3992 Directed Study (1 to 10 credits)

 

3100 Bioengineering System Design (1 to 3 credits)

This course will prepare students to participate in a capstone engineering design project. They will learn the ethical treatment of patients, identify and survey the needs of a patient population, identify leading projects, form a design team, discuss human factors issues, and develop an initial strategy for project design.

3500 Biofluids (4 credits)

The application of fluid dynamics theory and design to problems within the biomedical community. Specific topics covered include the mechanics of inhaled therapeutic aerosols, basic theory of circulation and blood flow, foundations in biotechnology and bioprocessing, and controlled drug delivery.

3510 Biomechanics (4 credits)

An introduction to the mechanical behavior of biological tissues and systems. Specific topics covered include: analysis of the human musculoskeletal system as sensors, levers, and actuators; joint articulations and their mechanical equivalents; kinematic and kinetic analysis of human motion; introduction to modeling human body segments and active muscle loading for analysis of dynamic activities; mechanical properties of hard and soft tissues; mechanical and biological consideration for repair and replacement of soft and hard tissue and joints; orthopedic implants. Prerequisites: ENME 2410, ENME 2520, and ENME 2541.

3800 Topics in Bioengineering (1 to 5 credits)

Special topics in Bioengineering as announced. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: varies with offering.

3992 Directed Study (1 to 5 credits)

 

2101 Digital Design (0 to 3 credits)

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. Course includes engineering ethics. Laboratory. Prerequisite: ENEE 2021 or permission of instructor.

2992 Directed Study (1 to 10 credits)

 

2011 Circuits I (3 credits)

(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. A relevant topic in engineering ethics is also explored. Co-requisites: PHYS 1213/1214, MATH 1953, ENEE 2015 or permission of instructor.

2015 Engineering Applications I (1 credits)

(Co-listed with PHYS 2012) Laboratory program introduces electronic test equipment, verifies circuit theorems and practices elementary interface circuit design. Corequisite: ENEE 2011 or permission of instructor.

2021 Circuits II (3 credits)

(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. A relevant topic in engineering ethics is also explored. Prerequisites: ENEE 2011, ENEE 2015. Co-requisites: MATH 2070, ENEE 2025.

2025 Engineering Applications II (1 credits)

(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. Prerequisites: ENEE 2011, ENEE 2015. Corequisite: ENEE 2021 or permission of instructor.

2410 Materials Science I (3 credits)

Atomic structure, bonding and crystal structures in solids. Diffusion and crystal defects. Thermodynamics and phase equilibria in one-, two- and three-component systems, binary phase diagrams. Kinetics and phase transformations. Specific microstructure and mechanical properties of metals, glasses, ceramics, polymers and composites. Electrical conduction: energy levels and bands, charge carriers and insulators. Semiconductors of intrinsic and extrinsic types. Prerequisites: PHYS 1212, CHEM 1010/1610, MATH 1953 or permission of instructor.

2421 Materials Science II (3 credits)

Atomic structure, bonding and crystal structures in solids. Diffusion and crystal defects. Thermodynamics and phase equalibria in one-, two- and three-component systems, binary phase diagrams. Kinetics and phase transformations. Specific microstructure and mechanical properties of metals, glasses, ceramics, polymers and composites. Electrical conduction: energy levels and bands, charge carriers and insulators. Semiconductors of intrinsic and extrinsic types. Laboratory projects/demonstrations. Prerequisite: ENME 2410.

2510 Engineering Mechanics I (3 credits)

(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. A relevant topic in engineering ethics is also explored. Prerequisite: PHYS 1211. Corequisite: MATH 1953.

2520 Engineering Mechanics II (3 credits)

(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, impulsive motion, kinematics and motion of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; accelerated frames of reference; mechanical vibrations. A relevant topic in engineering ethics is also explored. Prerequisite: ENME 2510. Corequisite: MATH 2070.

2530 Engineering Mechanics III (3 credits)

(Co-listed with PHYS 2530) 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: ENME 2520, ENGR 3610 or permission of instructor.

2541 Mechanics of Materials (3 credits)

Normal and shear stress and strain; elasticity, mechanical properties of materials, principal stresses; torsion, beams, deflection of beams under loads, methods of superposition, failure theory, columns. Prerequisite: ENME 2520.

2651 Fluid Mech/Heat Transfer I (3 credits)

Course series provides students with the basic skill levels required to solve fluid-mechanics and heat transfer problems. Topics include hydrostatics, dimensional analysis, incompressible and compressible flows, conduction, convection and radiation. Students explore a variety of solution techniques such as control volume, differential analysis, boundary layer analysis, finite differencing and resistance network analogies. Prerequisite: ENME 2520.

2661 Fluid Mech/Heat Transfer II (3 credits)

Course series provides students with the basic skills levels required to solve fluid-mechanics and heat transfer problems. Topics include hydrostatics, dimensional analysis, incompressible and compressible flows, conduction, convection and radiation. Students explore a variety of solution techniques such as control volume, differential analysis, boundary layer analysis, finite differencing and resistance network analogies. Prerequisite: ENME 2651.

2671 Fluid Mech/Heat Transfer III (3 credits)

Course series provides students with the basic skill levels required to solve fluid-mechanics and heat transfer problems. Topics include hydrostatics, dimensional analysis, incompressible and compressible flows, conduction, convection and radiation. Students explore a variety of solution techniques such as control volume, differential analysis, boundary layer analysis, finite differencing and resistance network analogies. Prerequisite: ENME 2661.

2710 Engineering Thermodynamics I (3 credits)

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: PHYS 1212.

2720 Engineering Thermodynamics II (3 credits)

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: ENME 2710.

2810 Mech Engineering Lab I (3 credits)

Engineering experiments illustrating selected topics in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, thermodynamics, measurement and control. Use of microcomputers in experimentation and control. This course encourages the development of laboratory experimentation skills, design skills and technical writing skills. Prerequisites: ENME 2651, ENME 2720, ENME 2541 or permission of instructor.

2820 Mech Engineering Lab II (3 credits)

Engineering experiments illustrating selected topics in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, thermodynamics, measurement and control. Use of microcomputers in experimentation and control. This course encourages the development of laboratory experimentation skills, design skills and technical writing skills. Prerequisite: ENME 2810 or permission of instructor.

2992 Directed Study (1 to 10 credits)

 

3230 Intro to Nondestructive Eval (3 credits)

Principles of nondestructive evaluation, including ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic, electrical, penetrant, acoustic emission, etc. Covers expected results for flaw and materials characterization. Current literature approaches are examined. Prerequisite: ENGR 3610.

3310 Comp Methods for Mech & Matrls (4 credits)

An introductory course for the general-purpose computational methods in advanced multiscale materials and mechanics. Students learn the fundamentals on the numerical methods used in mechanical and materials engineering.

3400 Fatigue (4 credits)

A detailed overview of fatigue. Topics include: stress life and strain life approaches, fracture mechanics, constant amplitude and spectrum loading, life prediction, fatigue at notches, microstructural effects, environmentally assisted fatigue, retardation and acceleration, multi-axial fatigue, design against fatigue, and reliability.

3511 Machine Design (3 credits)

Application of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials and manufacturing processes to the design of machine elements and systems. Properties of materials and design criteria. Synthesis and analysis of a machine design project. Prerequisites: ENME 2520, ENME 2541.

3540 Intro to Continuum Mechanics (3 credits)

Kinematics of deformation, measures of stress, equations of motion for deformable solids; constitutive relations for elastic, visoelastic and elastic-plastic materials; work and energy. Prerequisites: ENME 2530 and ENME 2541.

3545 Mechanisms (4 credits)

Synthesis, analysis and use of mechanisms. Mechanisms studied include cams, gears and planar linkages, with an emphasis on planar linkages. Prerequisites: ENME 2530 and COMP 1572.

3550 Mechanical Vibrations (3 credits)

Basic mechanical vibrations including: dynamics, periodic motion, energy methods and Rayleigh's principle, forced periodic motion, initial conditions and transient vibration, damping, damped forced vibrations, several degrees of freedom, torsional vibration, discrete and distributed systems. Prerequisites: ENME 2530, ENGR 3610.

3555 Advanced Dynamics (3 credits)

Introduction to variational principles of mechanics. Lagrangian mechanics, three-dimensional rigid body mechanics, other topics. Applications. Prerequisites: ENME 2530, ENGR 3610 or permission of instructor.

3560 Adv Mechanisms & Machinery (3 credits)

Advanced topics in the design and analysis of mechanisms. Topics may include: force analysis of mechanisms, force and moment balancing, flywheels, flexible mechanisms. Prerequisite: ENME 3545 or instructor's permission.

3651 Computational Fluid Dynamics (4 credits)

This course introduces principles and applications of computational methods in fluid flow and topics chosen from heat transfer, mass transfer or two phase flow. The conservation equations their discretations and solutions are presented. Convergence and validity of solutions along with computational efficiency are explored. Students learn to apply these techniques using the latest software packages. Prerequisite: ENME 2671 or instructor approval.

3731 Adv Engr Thermodynamics (3 credits)

Advanced topics in thermodynamics. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisites: ENME 2720, ENGR 3610 or instructor's permission.

3820 Topics Mechanical Engineering (1 to 5 credits)

Mechanical engineering topics as announced. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: vary with offering.

3860 Intro to Air Pollution (3 credits)

The thermodynamics, kinetics and photochemistry of air pollution. Origins and effects of particulate pollution, including light scattering. Effects of meteorology on air pollution. Prerequisite: MATH 1953.

3991 Independent Study (1 to 5 credits)

Topics in mechanical engineering investigated under faculty supervision. May be taken more than once. Students must obtain and complete an Independent Study form from the Office of the Registrar. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

3992 Directed Study (1 to 10 credits)

 

3995 Independent Research (1 to 10 credits)

 

3210 Mechatronics I (4 credits)

This course provides basic concepts from electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering as applied to mechatronic systems; and is intended to serve as a foundation course for further exploration in the area of mechatronics. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in engineering.

3220 Mechatronics II (4 credits)

Real-time systems require timely response by a computer to external stimuli. This course examines the issues associated with deterministic performance including basic computer architecture, scheduling algorithms, and software design techniques including data flow diagrams, real-time data flow diagrams, stat transition diagrams, and petri nets. In the lab portion of this class, students program a microcontroller to interact with mechatronic devices. Prerequisites: ENMT 3210, ENCE 3210 or COMP 3354.

3800 Topics (Mechatronics) (1 to 5 credits)

Various topics in Mechatronics System Engineering as announced. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: varies with offering.

3010 Mech Behavior of Materials (4 credits)

Effects of microstructure on mechanical behavior of materials (metals, polymers, ceramics and composites); emphasis on recent developments in materials science, modulus, fracture (fracture toughness and brittle strength), fatigue, creep, wear, friction, stress rupture and deformation. Prerequisite: ENME 2421.

3020 Composite Materials I (4 credits)

An introduction to composite materials. Properties of fibers and matrices, fiber architecture, elastic properties of laminae and laminates, interface in composites. Prerequisites: MATH 2030, ENME 2410, and ENME 2541.

3110 Thermodynamics of Solids (3 credits)

Relations among thermodynamic quantities, thermodynamics of phase transformations, chemical reactions, solutions, alloys and phase diagrams. Applications to solid-state properties of materials. Prerequisites: ENME 2710, ENME 2421.

3430 Diffraction & Structure I (3 credits)

Properties of X-rays, geometry of crystals, calculation of directions and intensities of diffracted beams from polycrystalline samples, experimental methods including computerized data acquisition and data reduction, detector characteristics, search/match methods for phase identification, determination of crystal structure (indexing). Laboratory exercises illustrating the above. Prerequisite: ENME 2410.

3450 Fracture Mechanics (4 credits)

Topics include: stress field at a crack tip, linear fracture mechanics, energy release rate, stress intensity factors, plastic zones, plane stress, plane strain, fracture toughness, airy stress functions, elastic-plastic fracture mechanics, J integral, crack tip opening displacements, experimental testing, fatigue, life prediction, crack closure, weight functions, failure analysis. Prerequisites: ENME 2421 and ENEM 2541.

3800 Topics in Materials Science (1 to 5 credits)

Various topics in Materials Science as announced. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: varies with each topic.

3992 Directed Study (1 to 10 credits)

 

1571 Procedural Programming I (3 credits)

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, constants, file I/O, and pointers. Prerequisite: High School algebra.

1572 Procedural Programming II (3 credits)

The Java programming language is used to introduce object-oriented programming. Topics include fundamental object-oriented concepts, class design and implementation, inheritance, polymorphism, exceptions, and event-driven programming. Prerequisite: COMP 1571.

1010 General Chemistry (0 or 3 credits)

For natural science and engineering majors. Atomic and molecular structure, reactions in solution, thermochemistry and thermodynamics. Co-requisite: CHEM 1240.

1240 General Chemistry Lab (1 credits)

Laboratory to accompany CHEM 1010. Experiments illustrate aspects of atomic structure, chemical bonding and thermodynamics. Co-requisite: CHEM 1010.

1610 Chemistry for Engineers (3 credits)

Lecture course for engineering majors and other science majors with strong background in chemistry. Topics covered include atomic and molecular structure, reactions in solution, themochemistry and thermodynamics, electrochemistry and intermolecular forces. Co-requisite: CHEM 1240. Prerequisite: MATH 1951.

1750 College Algebra & Trigonometry (4 credits)

Selected topics in algebra and analytic trigonometry intended to prepare students for calculus sequence (MATH 1951, 1952, 1953). Cannot be used to satisfy the mathematics/computing core requirements.

1951 Calculus I (4 credits)

Limits, continuity, differentiation of functions of one variable, applications of the derivative. Students with high school trigonometry should enter th Calculus sequence in fall quarter. Others should complete prerequisite MATH 1750 and enter the Calculus sequence in winter quarter. Prerequisite: MATH 1750 or equivalent.

1952 Calculus II (4 credits)

Differentiation and integration of functions of one variable. Use of a laptop computer and a computer algebra system is an integral component of the course. Prerequisite: MATH 1951.

1953 Calculus III (4 credits)

Integration of functions of one variable, infinite sequences and series. Use of a laptop computer and a computer algebra system is an integral component of the course. Prerequisite: MATH 1952.

1962 Honors Calculus II (4 credits)

Same topics as MATH 1952 enriched in the same ways as MATH 1961 enriches MATH 1951. Use of a laptop computer and a computer algebra system is an integral component of the course. Prerequisite: MATH 1961 or permission of instructor.

1963 Honors Calculus III (4 credits)

Same topics as MATH 1953 enriched in the same ways as MATH 1961 enriches MATH 1951. Use of a laptop computer and a computer algebra system is an integral component of the course. Prerequisite: MATH 1962 or permission of instructor.

1992 Directed Study (1 to 10 credits)

 

2050 Symbolic Logic (4 credits)

Modern propositional logic; symbolization and calculus of predicates, especially predicates of relation. Cross-listed with PHIL 2160.

2060 Elements of Linear Algebra (4 credits)

Matrices, systems of linear equations, vectors, eigenvalues and eigenvectors; idea of a vector space; applications in the physical, social, engineering and life sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 1750 or equivalent.

2070 Intro Differential Equations (4 credits)

Solution of linear differential equations; special techniques for nonlinear problems; mathematical modeling of problems from physical and biological sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 1953 or MATH 1963.

2080 Calculus of Several Variables (4 credits)

Multivariable processes encountered in all sciences; multiple integration, partial differentiation and applications; algebra of vectors in Euclidean three-space; differentiation of scalar and vector functions. Prerequisites: MATH 1953 or MATH 1963.

1211 University Physics I (0 or 5 credits)

First of a three-quarter sequence. Kinematics, vectors, force, energy and work, linear momentum, rotation of rigid bodies. Required for all physics and engineering majors and recommended for all science majors who are also required to take calculus. The course includes a rigorous calculus-based laboratory that exposes students to a broad range of the real physical phenomena studied in the lecture course. Through the use of experimental apparatus, computerized instrumentation and data acquisition, data analysis and graphical representation, students use the observed phenomena to exemplify the laws of physics. Physics theory and other relevant background information are explored individually by students in weekly prelab exercises. Students learn to write introductory-level laboratory reports and become familiar with good laboratory technique. Emphasis for this lab is on mechanics. Corequisite(s): MATH 1951.

1212 University Physics II (0 or 5 credits)

Second of a three-quarter sequence. Gravitation, fluids; oscillatory motion; waves; thermal physics. Required for all physics and engineering majors and recommended for all science majors who are also required to take calculus. The lab portion of this course is a continuation of the PHYS 1211 lab portion and builds on laboratory skills and knowledge from that course. Emphasis for this lab is on waves, oscillations, sound, fluids and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1211. Co-requisite: MATH 1952.

1213 University Physics III (0 or 5 credits)

Third of a three-quarter sequence. Electrostatics, electric circuits, magnetism and electromagnetism; electromagnetic waves. Required for all physics and engineering majors and recommended for all science majors who are also required to take calculus. The lab portion of this course is a continuation of the PHYS 1221 and 1222 lab portions and builds on the students' laboratory skills and knowledge from those labs. Emphasis for this lab is on electricity, magnetism and circuits. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1212. Corequisite(s): MATH 1953.

1214 Univ Physics III for Engineers (4 credits)

This is the third course of a 3-quarter sequence and is for Engineers only; this is equivalent to PHYS 1213, but does not include lab component. Electrostatics, electric circuits, magnetism and electromagnetism; electromagnetic waves. Required for all engineering majors. Prerequisite: PHYS 1212. Corequisite: MATH 1953.

4610 Fin Accounting and Reporting (4 credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide you with an understanding of financial statements issued by companies to external parties, such as shareholders, creditors, and government agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). To achieve this purpose, the course will: 1) introduce students to the most important issues relating to the assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity accounts reported on the balance and income statement reporting issues; 2) provide students with sufficient understanding of the reporting mechanics to locate and interpret relevant information in the financial statements; 3) assist students in developing skills that can be used in analyzing financial information provided by companies; and 4) examine major transaction categories and accounting policies of business firms and their financial statement implications. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to appreciate both the usefulness and the limitations of accounting information. The perspective of the course is at all times that of the USER, rather than a PREPARERE, of financial statements.

4660 Strategic Cost Management (4 credits)

Strategic cost management methods and practices focus on how to help the firm succeed in contemporary business. Topics in the course include balanced scorecard, cost-volume-profit analysis, target costing, standard costing, and management control. The course will enable students to apply strategic thinking to management planning, decision-making, and management reporting. Prerequisite: ACTG 4610

4610 The Essence of Enterprise (4 credits)

Today's business environment is increasing characterized by complex questions without clear black and white answers that span well beyond the historically narrow focus on the enterprise. Managers of tomorrow must be equipped with analytical and conceptual skills that allow them to see connections between social and environmental challenges and opportunities from local to global levels and how they interact and influence enterprise level value creation and innovation in a responsible manner. This course provides a perspective - i.e. worldview - that appropriately places the enterprise in the context of an interconnected world where success, organizationally and personally, is determined by how well one applies the necessary functional skills and organizational understanding to opportunities and challenges framed by globalization, both shared and disparate values, and the need for creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. This course draws on the history of business practice and leadership to provide a foundation for personal self-discovery and professional direction.

4615 Leading at the Edge (2 credits)

Connects values, globalization, and innovation through a mix of classroom and outdoor experiential learning formats. The course is a two credit hour complement to The Essence of Enterprise course. Using the metaphor of the 10th Mountain Division, the course builds a foundation for learning at Daniels through introductory looks at leadership, team building, and creative problem solving. Through metaphor and experience, the course will bond the cohorts to each other and enhance self confidence to succeed under difficult and changing conditions. The 10th Mountain Division was created out of a global crisis and trained at Camp Hale Colorado, located between Leadville and Vail, during the 1940s. This experience resulted in fourteen patents, including predecessors to the snow cat, snowmobile, and various other forms of outdoor equipment. Following WWII, members of the 10th were responsible for building the country's most famous ski resorts, such as Aspen and Vail, along with the 10th Mountain Hut System. Individual members became successful businessmen, social entrepreneurs, and civil servants forming companies such as NIKE, leading organizations like the Sierra Club, and founding the Colorado Outdoor Education Center (where training for this course takes place). The group is renowned for exemplary leadership, passion, team dynamics, innovation, and ethics within a global environment.

4620 Ethics for the 21st Century (4 credits)

A fundamental purpose is to engage students in ongoing reflection and dialogue about their responsibilities as managers and leaders. Of particular emphasis are the ethical, professional and social responsibilities of managers and leaders, especially as it relates to numerous stakeholders and communities. This course focuses on the idea of "community" and the social relationships of managers and business organizations in their communities. Roles and responsibilities of managers and business firms will be examined by analyzing a variety of issues that managers will face during their careers. These specific issues will be examined in terms of their legal, public policy, and ethical dimensions. The goal is to provide students with generalized understanding and skills that can be employed in dealing with other issues that may emerge in their business careers.

4630 Creating Sustain. Enterprises (4 credits)

A sustainable enterprise is defined as any human endeavor with integrity in three interconnected dimensions - environmental, cultural, and economic - and whose collective actions meet the needs of the enterprise and its stakeholders today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The fundamental purpose of this course is to help prepare students for careers in which success requires a worldview that extends beyond the enterprise level in order for managers to create sustainable cultural, social, and financial value for the organization and society in a responsible manner.

4635 Global Enterprise Challenges (2 credits)

As students complete the integration of material from the Compass sequence, this class will provide an opportunity for the students to extensively apply the material through: case analysis, presentation, critique of other presentations, and integration of MBA Compass material and first year MBA Core material as appropriate.

4630 Managerial Finance (4 credits)

Analytical skills and tools of finances; theoretical concepts and practical applications. Topics include ratio analysis, breakeven analysis and leverage, securities valuation, capital budgeting, financial forecasting, and working capital management.

4610 IT Strategy (4 credits)

Businesses run on information, organized data about customers, markets, competition, and environments. Information systems (interconnected computers, data, people, and processes) are critical to capture, organize, and disseminate that information in ways that provide stakeholder value. This course is designed to help managers, technical and non-technical alike, to explore how to derive greater value and satisfaction, both personally and professionally, from information systems.

4610 Law and Public Policy (4 credits)

This course is designed as a survey to cover a broad scope of basic concepts, along with their application to three major policy areas in the final weeks of the course. The course begins with an exploration of the role of business in the public policy environment. The course then examines the legal environment of business, including key elements of private law (contracts, agency, torts, and business organization law) and public law (employment law, administrative law, antitrust law, environmental law, and intellectual property law). In so doing, the course finally applies basic concepts from law and public policy, along with some concepts from economics, to examine three crucial policy areas related to business: regulatory policy, competition policy, and natural resource policy.

4690 Enterprise Solutions (4 credits)

A practical application of key business and managerial knowledge, skills, and competencies designed to integrate all graduate program elements and provide students with a distinctive advantage in career development.

4620 Organizational Dynamics (4 credits)

In this course, you will: (1) understand and develop a set of management and leadership skills critical for effectiveness in high performance work environments; (2) develop the ability to analyze organizations and environments from multiple perspectives; (3) explore policies and practices for facilitating organizational change; (4) become a valued and effective member of a work team; and (5) learn how to incorporate effective communication, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and technology, into organizational behaviors and processes.

4630 Strategic Human Resources (4 credits)

This course advances the argument that effective human resource policies will create sustained competitive advantage. To that end, this course will address the effective management of human resources in various policy areas: staffing, diversity, training and development, voice and influence, performance appraisal, and reward systems. Rather than taking a traditional, staff personnel perspective, we will discuss human resource management from the strategic perspective of a general manager. Prerequisite: MGMT 4620.

4690 Strategic Management (4 credits)

This course builds from the premise that managers make decisions that influence the overall success of their organizations. We will concentrate on how top managers create and maximize value for their stakeholders. You will learn about how companies compete against each other in the quest of achieving high performance and market victories. You will learn about how and why some companies are successful while others are not. This course is about strategy. The primary task of strategy is the allocation and commitment of critical resources over relatively long periods of time in pursuit of specific goals and objectives. Strategic decisions take account of the conditions that prevail within the industry environment, both positive and negative, and the resources and capabilities available to managers for meeting environmental challenges. Strategy also requires establishing and managing an internal organizational system that creates and sustains strategic value.

4610 Marketing Strategy (4 credits)

This course covers the foundations of marketing as well as the process of developing, assessing, and implementing marketing strategy. The foundations are grounded in an understanding of customers' wants and needs and a commitment to satisfying those needs within the resources of the organization, the long-term benefits of society and the economy, and the highest ethical and moral standards. From this foundation, students learn the process of formulating and assessing marketing strategies, including qualitative and quantitative analyses.

4610 Quantitative Methods (4 credits)

This course introduces students to basic analytical tools in statistics and operations and provides the initial theoretical concepts and skills that are building blocks for future courses. The approach is to present students with a "corporate" view of how quantitative tools and concepts are used to analyze data and facilitate business decision-making. Students will familiarize themselves with all of the statistical and operations models presented in the course and will demonstrate knowledge in applying the appropriate techniques and models to various decision modeling, with an interpretation of the results of the analysis. Appropriate software will be used in all places where it facilitates the analysis and modeling, allowing students to become more proficient overall in using Microsoft Excel and to place their emphasis on applications to core business disciplines, quantitative reasoning, model building, propoer interpretation of results, and managerial decision-making.