Engineering (ENGR)

ENGR-390 through Oregon State University (OSU)

Introduction to the basic ideas and tools of the engineering profession. An exploration of career and education options within the field, and the skills needed to achieve career goals. Methods of engineering analysis, design, and problem solving culminating in a design project. The class will cover all facets of engineering design, including background research, requirement specification and prioritization, development, prototype construction, testing, and evaluation for future redesigns.

Introduction to basic scientific and engineering computing. Covers methods of engineering analysis, design, and problem solving with computational tools. Emphasis on developing proficiency in writing functions and programs.

This course will emphasize the practical application of engineering graphics techniques for the design, maintenance, and modification of mechanical parts and assemblies. Students will both generate new models based on design intent and translate existing physical objects into graphical 3D models, documenting their work with 2D engineering drawings according to ASME standards. Includes isometric views, dimensioning, and simulation.

Introduction to digital design fundamentals. Covers basic logic gates, number systems, logic circuit simplification techniques, combinational logic devices, flip-flops, and basic state machines. Uses computer-based tools for logic system development and simulation. Reinforces systemic design methodology.

A study of basic electrical circuit theory. Analysis of voltage and current relationships. Covers circuit parameters of resistance, inductance, and capacitance. Includes basic DC, AC, and natural response of circuits. This course is not intended for Electrical or Computer Engineering majors.

First term of engineering mechanics sequence. This course focuses on the analysis of forces acting on structures and machines under equilibrium conditions.

Kinematics, kinetics, work-energy, and impulse-momentum relationships of engineering systems. The course examines the fundamental principles of Newton's laws of motion, with applications to basic particles and rigid bodies in one, two, and three dimensions.

Introduces the relation of externally applied loads and their internal effects on deformable bodies, such as columns, shafts, beams and statically indeterminate structures or systems made up of such members.

Designed to give the student a thorough understanding of basic electrical circuit theory, this course covers voltage and current relationships and fundamental methods of circuit analysis. Electrical circuit parameters such as resistance, inductance, and capacitance will be examined through theory and laboratory experiments.

Lab Course for ENGR-221

Expands upon the techniques of circuit analysis begun in ENGR-221 through theory and laboratory experiments. The course covers the time response of first- and second-order circuits, the steady-state circuit behavior of circuits driven by sinusoidal sources, AC power, and three phase circuits.

Final course in the electrical circuits sequence. The main emphases of the course are frequency response of circuits, the design and analysis of filters, Laplace transform analysis, and the Fourier series. The laboratory portion of the course will consist of one project involving significant design and analysis.

This course is an introduction to materials science, a field that describes the behavior of materials by utilizing principles of chemistry and physics to engineer new materials and predict their resultant properties. Materials processing methods and the resulting microscopic structures and macroscopic thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties will be investigated.

The second course in digital design. Explores synchronous state machine and memory system design and analysis. Timing analysis and design for test techniques are introduced. Uses computer-based tools for logic system development and simulation. Reinforces systemic design methodology.