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ECIV 486 - Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Develops an understanding of soil as a construction material. Includes field exploration, index properties, moisture and drainage, frost action, compaction, shear strength, lateral pressures, slope stability, bearing capacity and consolidation.
Prerequisite(s): Pre- or Co-requisite: ECIV 312 Course generally offered 1st semester.
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ECIV 487 - Soil Mechanics & Found Lab 1 cr. (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Pre- or Co-requisite: ECIV 486 Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design.
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ECIV 489W - Civil Engineering Design I 2 credits (Hrs. 2 Lab)
Students will be able to partake in and complete a capstone engineering design sequence that requires students to apply engineering principles to industry or Ce.E. department sponsored projects over two semesters that are selected by the instructor with the department head approval. Students will be assigned to teams and contribute to engineering projects that require multiple constraints. (Part I)
Prerequisite(s): Civil Engineering Major, Senior standing.
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ECIV 490 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Course generally offered year round.
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ECIV 492 - Independent Study (Variable)
A special study at the senior or graduate level of some area of Engineering or engineering design. The student is expected to show initiative and originality under minimum supervision. A written report of accomplishment may be required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing and/or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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ECIV 494 - Seminar/Workshop 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Investigations in the engineering field and its many problems. Students will present research papers, make field trips to industrial plants and discuss problems with practicing, off-campus engineers.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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ECIV 498 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
A course designed to give credit for academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. May be repeated for a total of four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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ECIV 499W - Capstone: Civil Engineering Design II 1 credit (Hrs. 1 Lab)
Students will be able to partake in and complete a capstone engineering design sequence that requires students to apply engineering principles to industry or Ce.E. department sponsored projects over two semesters that are selected by the instructor with the department head approval. Students will be assigned to teams and contribute to engineering projects that require multiple constraints. (Part II)
Prerequisite(s): ECIV 489W
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ECIV 552 - Traffic Engineering 3 credits
Introduction of components of the traffic system and fundamentals of traffic engineering; study of warrants for traffic control devices; analysis of traffic stream characteristics, levels of service, and capacity of urban and rural highways; fundamental traffic flow theory and queuing theory; design and analysis of traffic signals and timing plans; advanced applications of traffic simulation software to analyze urban and highway traffic characteristics.
Prerequisite(s): ECIV 350
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ECIV 554 - Transportation Planning 3 credits
Introduction of the development of transportation planning. Systems perspective of transportation and the use of microeconomic concepts in transportation. Transportation planning process, data collection methods and analysis, discrete choice models, simplified travel demand modeling, land use models, evaluation, decision-making, prioritization, programming, and implementation; transportation system evaluation using planning software.
Prerequisite(s): ECIV 350
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ECIV 556 - Highway Geometric Design 3 credits
Principles of design and practice for rural and urban highway facilities; design criteria and controls; cross-section selection, design of horizontal and vertical alignment, intersections, interchanges; safety analysis of highway design and advanced computer applications to highway design problems.
Prerequisite(s): ECIV 350
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ECNS 201 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers traditional microeconomics topics including supply and demand and elasticity relationships, marginal analysis for equilibrium levels of outputs and inputs for firms in various industry sectors and international trade and finance.
Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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ECNS 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the principles of supply and demand in our national economy and the role of fiscal and monetary policy to help solve problems associated with infl ation and unemployment in the United States.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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ECNS 203 - Principles of Micro and Macro 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the major aspects of macroeconomics (national income accounts, employment and infl ation, and monetary and fiscal policy) and microeconomics (firms and markets).
Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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ECNS 391 - Special Topics 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
Special topics is to be determined by the faculty member offering the course and the department. Topic will deal with some aspect of economics not covered by existing departmental courses. This course is designed to complement present course offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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ECP 100 - First Aid and CPR 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
This course is designed to provide students with the American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification needed for placement in clinical/hospital settings. Skills include: use of standard infection control precautions, first aid basics, basic life support for adults, children and infants and use of an automated external defi brillator (AED).
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ECP 120 - Emergency Medical Responder 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers techniques in handling accidents and sudden illnesses and develops safety consciousness and civic responsibility. Basic First Aid materials are reviewed and advanced techniques are taught. Course is taught by a certified Instructor and students completing the course will receive a Certificate recognized by the National Safety Council using the American Heart Standards.
Course generally offered both semesters.
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EELE 101 - Introduction to Electrical Fundamentals 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
This laboratory course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of electrical engineering. Students work on projects that develop basic circuit building skills and a practical understanding of voltage, current and power measurements. An introduction to computer aided design in electrical engineering is presented. Short field trips and guest lectures that explore career paths in electrical engineering will be featured.
Corequisite(s): . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 201 - Circuits I for Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introduction to basic steady-state passive circuit analysis. Concepts covered include steady-state DC circuits, steady-state AC circuits using phasors, mesh and node analyses, AC power calculations, ideal transformers, and balanced 3-phase circuits.
Corequisite(s): Co-requisite: Course generally offered 1st and 2nd semesters.
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EELE 202 - Circuits I for Engineering Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
A laboratory course covering basic steady-state passive AC and DC circuits, AC power, and ideal transformers.
Corequisite(s): EELE 201 . Course generally offered 1st and 2nd semesters.
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EELE 203 - Circuits II for Engineering 4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Continuation of and covering transient analysis, frequency response analysis, and introduction to filtering. Concepts include 1st-order RL and RC transients, 2nd-order RLC transients, ideal op-amps, the use of Laplace transforms, transfer functions, Fourier series, and Bode plots for analyzing circuits. Labs include use of computer simulation programs and physical labs.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: EELE 201 and EELE 202 . Corequisite: M 274 Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 261 - Intro to Logic Circuits 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Digital circuit design techniques. Emphasis is on combinational and sequential logic circuit design, simulation, and hardware implementation. Topics in digital I/O, programmable logic devices, and digital test instrumentation are covered.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 201 and EELE 202 Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EELE 298 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
A course designed to give credit for academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. May be repeated for a total of four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EELE 308 - Signals and Systems Analysis 4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Continuous and discrete-time signals and systems. Concepts covered include time and frequency-domain analysis using Laplace and Fourier transformers forms, discrete Fourier transforms, Z-transforms, and sampling theory. Labs include use of analysis software. Applications to circuits, feedback control, and communication systems are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 203 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EELE 317 - Electronics 4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Review of basic circuit analysis laws, semiconductor physics of electronic devices, operational amplifiers, diodes, BJTs, JFETs, and MOSFETs. Application of these devices to electronic circuit design with emphasis on practical instrumentation problems. Laboratories focus on computer modeling of circuits and electronic circuit design for practical applications.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 203 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EELE 320 - Process Instrumentation & Control 4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course is an introduction to the instrumentation used in continuous and discrete process control. Course content includes: 1) the design, operation, and calibration of sensors, transmitters and transducers; 2) data acquisition hardware and software; 3) an introduction to continuous control using Proportional, Integral and Derivative control modes; 4) devices and instrumentation used for discrete control; and 5) ladder logic and Programmable Logic Controllers.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 201 & Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 321 - Intro to Feedback Controls 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
An introductory treatment of the methods for feedback control system analysis and design. Topics include modeling (frequency and time domain), analysis, and classical design (root locus and frequency response methods). The class includes a detailed treatment of PID and lead-lag controllers. Course includes a design project.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 203 and EELE 320 Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 355 - Electric Machine Fundamentals 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course covers advanced topics in AC three phase power, DC generators and motors, AC synchronous alternators and motors including line synchronization, transformers, motor drives, and induction machines used as motors and generators. Laboratory exercises support lecture material and include motor and generator control, speed control, testing, trouble shooting, and torque-speed characteristics.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 201 and EELE 202 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 391 - Special Topics (Variable)
Specific topic to be determined by individual faculty member offering course. Topic will deal with some aspect or application of engineering not covered by existing courses. This course is designed to compliment existing course offering. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EELE 394 - Seminar 1 credit
(Hrs:1 Lec.) Students attend seminars presented by a variety of faculty, industrial experts, and graduates students with a focus on Electrical Engineering and Professionalism.
Prerequisite(s): and . Corequisite(s): Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 421 - Feedback Control II 3 credits (3 hrs Lec)
This course is a continuation of EELE 321 into advanced topics of feedback control. Topics include frequency response techniques, robustness, state-space methods, linear observers, and optimal control.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 321 Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EELE 445 - Telecommunication Systems 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provides an introduction to the theory of modern communication systems. Course includes a review of discrete and continuous system theory for time domain and frequency domain, and an introduction to continuous modulation and demodulation methods including amplitude, angle, and frequency techniques. Other topics include system bandwidth considerations, probability and random signals, statistical evaluation of systems and noise, sampling theory, analog pulse modulation, digital coding, error correcting, and basic digital communications.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 317 , and EELE 308 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 454 - Power Systems Analysis 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provide an introduction to electrical engineering analysis tools for three-phase synchronous systems. This includes basic transformer, transmission line, generator and load modeling methods; power-flow analysis; symmetrical components for unbalanced systems; and introduction to fault analysis.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 355 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 456 - Power Systems Protection 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provides an introduction to three-phase power-system protection and the associated analysis tools. This includes balanced fault analysis, symmetrical components for unbalanced fault analysis, and introduction to transmission line, bus and transformer protection.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 454 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 465 - Microcontroller Applications 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
An advanced course in the application of embedded systems and digital circuit applications. Embedded Microcontroller architecture, rogramming and interfacing. Use of modern embedded systems and digital circuits to solve I/O problems.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 255 and EELE 261 and an introductory programming course. Course generally offered 1st semester of even numbered years.
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EELE 486 - Fundamentals of Engineering Exam for EE 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Review for preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (Electrical Engineering specific). Students must take FE exam to complete course requirements. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Graduating senior 1st & 2nd
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EELE 488W - Electrical Engineering Design I 2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
The first semester of a capstone engineering design sequence that requires students to apply engineering principles to a project either selected by instructor or the student with instructor’s approval, or provided by industry. Students shall develop a design proposal that includes requirement and multiple constraints, and initiate work on the project. Cross listed with EGEN 489W .
Prerequisite(s): EELE 317 ; Corequisite(s): EELE 321 or EELE 445 . Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 489W - Electrical Engineering Design II 2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
The second semester of a capstone engineering design sequence that requires students to apply engineering principles to a project either selected by instructor or the student with instructor’s approval, or provided by local industry. Students shall complete the design. Cross listed with EGEN 499W .
Prerequisite(s): EELE 488W . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EELE 490 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Course generally offered year round.
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EELE 492 - Independent Study (Variable)
A special study at the senior or graduate level of some area of Engineering or engineering design. The student is expected to show initiative and originality under minimum supervision. A written report of accomplishment may be required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing and/or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EELE 498 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
A course designed to give credit for academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. May be repeated for a total of four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EELE 5030 - Advanced Topics in Engineering (Variable)
Special or more advanced topics in Engineering at the graduate level.
Course offered on demand.
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EELE 5220 - Engineering Optimization 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers system models plus analytical and numerical techniques for finding maximum and minimum values of single and multivariable equations. Applicable to all engineering disciplines.
Prerequisite(s): M 274 , and Senior Standing or higher. Course offered on demand.
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EELE 5270 - Embedded Controllers 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Microprocessors and microprocessor circuits are studied. The Intel 8031 family of ICs are studied. A cursory discussion of the Motorola 68 HC11 Series is included. I/O, memory, memory mapping, and software will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 465 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EELE 5370 - Random Signals 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provides basic knowledge of the principles of probability theory and statistical analysis techniques that can be used in the design and development of linear systems that must process random signals. Includes probability, random variables and random signals in engineering systems; stochastic calculus, stationary, ergodicity, correlation and power spectra; propagation of random signals through linear systems; least-squares, optimum filtering, and kalman filter.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 308 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester of odd numbered years.
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EELE 5380 - Advanced Signals & Systems 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Linear spaces and linear operators; descriptions of dynamic systems; input-output descriptions; state-space concepts; canonical forms; controllability and observability; minimal realizations; application to control and general systems analysis; pole assignment; observers.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 321 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester of even numbered years.
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EELE 5400 - Discrete-Time Control Systems: 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers basic topics in discrete-time (digital) system modeling, analysis, and control. Topics covered include: advanced Z-transform methods; discretizing continuous systems and controllers; introduction to system identification; classical control design methods (emulation, digital root-locus, and digital PID); and introduction to multi-variable state-space design methods (pole placement and optimal control). Course includes extensive use of control-system design and analysis software, and a system modeling and control project.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 321 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EELE 5410 - Advanced Control Systems 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A continuation of EELE 321 into advanced topics of feedback control. Topics may include state space, robust control, optimal control, observer, LQG, intelligent control, nonlinear control and multiple input-output systems.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 321 and EELE 5380 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EELE 5540 - Power System Operation and Control 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introduction to power system operations and control, including the study of load-frequency control, control of reactive resources, economic dispatch, locational marginal pricing and integration of renewable resources. Power system stability is also introduced.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 454 Course offered on demand.
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EELE 5550 - Power System Dynamics and Control 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Advanced study of electric three-phase power system dynamic modeling, analysis, and control. Includes turbine speed-governors, excitation systems, transient and steady-state stability, voltage stability, computer simulation and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 454 and EELE 321 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EELE 5970 - Engineering Problems (Variable)
An individual laboratory, library or design problem requiring a detailed report on the student’s work.
Course offered on demand.
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EELE 5990 - Thesis Research (Variable)
An original problem is selected by the student, with the approval of the department, and is pursued until the results permit the writing and submission of a thesis.
Course generally offered year round.
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EELE 6970 - Special Problems (Variable)
Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EELE 6990 - Dissertation (Variable)
Doctoral dissertation research activities.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EENV 106 - Environmental Software 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
This course will introduce software applicable to solve environmental problems. Students will be given basic overview and hands on experience with some of the most often used software in the environmental engineering area.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EENV 204 - Environmental Process Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The basic engineering principles important to Environmental Engineering including, mass balance, and heat balance are taught.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143 ; M 171 ; PHSX 234 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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EENV 242 - Environmental Sampling II 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
The course familiarizes the student with calibration and operation of equipment for sampling, monitoring, and analysis of air pollutants. Additionally, noise sampling and industrial hygiene sampling are addressed.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EENV 243 - Environmental Sampling I 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
The course familiarizes the students with standard methods for the collection, preservation, and physical, chemical and biological analyses of water and waste water pollutants. Additionally, reclamation evaluation and soil contamination are addressed.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EENV 298 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Environmental Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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EENV 313 - Air Diffusion Modeling 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Introduces the basic principles of pollution movement in air masses and reviews some of the diffusion models developed by the EPA.
Prerequisite(s): EENV 204 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EENV 387 - Environmental Laws & Regulations 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Students are introduced to the major environmental laws and regulations. Compliance with the regulations and permitting of industrial facilities under the regulations are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Junior standing Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EENV 402 - Surface Water Hydrology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Introduces components of the hydrologic cycle and their interactions including weather systems, precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, infiltration and runoff. Methods for stream flow measurement, hydrograph development, flood routing for channels and reservoirs and stochastic hydrology are covered.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 335 , Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EENV 403 - Water & Waste Water Treatment 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The principles of equilibrium, kinetics, and unit operations are combined to design an industrial waste water treatment systems.
Prerequisite(s): EENV 204 , EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EENV 404 - Surface Water Quality 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Water quality requirements for public water supplies, surface waters and wastewater discharges are discussed, and surface waters including streams, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, estuaries and oceans are covered. Point and non-point pollution sources are introduced for both conventional and priority pollutants, and receiving water impacts are assessed.
Prerequisite(s): EENV 402 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EENV 414 - Land & Stream Restoration 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
The techniques and costs for reclaiming disturbed lands are studied. Topics include cover earth work, recontouring, erosion and sediment control structures and revegetation techniques. The class is developed upon information obtained from past course work, site studies, laboratory testing, references, resource agencies and personnel, etc.
Prerequisite(s): EENV 402 EENV 402 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EENV 421 - Risk Analysis & Toxicology 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
The course familiarize the student with the field of health risk assessment. Health risk assessment, hazard identification, dose response relationships of environmental toxicants especially toxic metals, their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; and evaluation of their toxicity and factors that influence toxicity, exposure assessment and risk characterization are some of the topics included in this course. The course involves computer modeling, project and class presentation.
Prerequisite(s): EENV 313 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EENV 425 - Industial Ecology 3 credits (3 Hrs. lec)
The course will introduce students to the field of industrial ecology. Students will work individually and in teams to design engineered technologies, and analyze the economic and environmental sustainability impacts under uncertainty.
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EENV 430 - Soil & Subsurface Remediation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A calculation-oriented course analyzing subsurface contaminant fate and transport, and applying in situ remediation technologies including soil vapor extraction, steam injection, air sparging and bioremediation.
Prerequisite(s): EENV 443 , CHMY 210 ; GEOE 420 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EENV 443 - Air Pollution Control I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Studies the relationship of current natural and technological contributions to air pollution problems, including gases and aerosols from various sources. Designing of air pollution control devices for particulates such as mechanical collectors, fabric filters, electrostatic precipitators and wet scrubbers.
Prerequisite(s): EENV 313 ; EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EENV 444 - Air Pollution Control II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Applies current technology to solving gaseous air pollution problems. Equipment discussions include design, installation and operation of incinerators, adsorption systems, NOx control systems, packed towers, SOx control systems and ventilation systems.
Prerequisite(s): EENV 443 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EENV 445 - Hazardous Waste Treatment 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Examines the engineering principles of hazardous wastes including generation, handling, collection, transport, processing, recovery, and disposal. The design of RCRA & other governmental agency approved facilities will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 210 & EENV 204 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EENV 450 - Environmental Sustainability 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course will introduce sustainable development concepts with respect to environmental issues. Discussions of global warming, greenhouse gases, green engineering, sustainable management of energy and natural resources, pollution prevention concepts and industrial ecology topics. The course requires project and written report.
Senior standing or consent of instructor.
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EENV 455 - Environmental Transport Processes 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
The course involves fundamental engineering principles and mechanisms involved in transport of contaminants in air, water and soils, The course will discuss its application in developing control strategies to minimize the contaminate migration and to reduce environmental impact on air, water, and soil.
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EENV 460W - Energy & Sustainability 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
The course involves the principles of energy production, the technologies involved, and the resources required. The course analyzes the engineering principles, the energy policy, energy conversion technologies of traditional and renewable energy production. The sustainability aspect will discuss life cycle analysis of energy production and evaluate the methods to quantify environmental and community benefits in a more realistic manner.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-requite: EENV 443
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EENV 470W - Pollution Prevention 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
The course familiarizes the student with local, national, and worldwide pollution prevention strategies. Preferred approaches are examined such as source reduction, recycling, and treatment.
Prerequisite(s): EENV 402 , EENV 443 . Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EENV 489W - Environmental Engineering Design I 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
Students will work in teams, select projects, conduct literature study, and develop design options.
Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EENV 490 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Course generally offered year round.
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EENV 491 - Independent Study (Variable)
An individual environmental laboratory, field, library or design problem is assigned requiring a detailed report on the student’s work.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EENV 494 - Seminar: Environmental Engineering 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Students will be asked to prepare presentations on industrial and environmental processes to improve their technical and presentation communication skills. Students also will be taken out on field trips to facilities to provide a hands on education.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EENV 498 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Environmental Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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EENV 499W - Capstone: Environmental Engineering Design II 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
Students will work in groups on actual environmental projects obtained from government & industry. The product of the group effort will be a design report that recommends a solution to the environmental problem.
Prerequisite(s): Take in Senior year. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EENV 525 - Industial Ecology 3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
The course will introduce students to the field of industrial ecology. Students will work individually and in teams to design engineered technologies, and analyze the economic and environmental sustainability impacts under uncertainty.
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EGEN 095 - Engineering & Science Fundamentals 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 2 Lab)
This course will focus on the skills that are necessary to successfully enter the Freshman Engineering Program at Montana Tech. These skills include dimensional analysis, unit conversion, problem solving skills and strategies, technical writing, and technical drawing. Also, a crucial goal of this class is to bridge the gap between math and real world science/engineering applications. Topics from physics, chemistry, engineering, and algebra are combined into a lecture and lab curriculum. Students will learn data collection through experimentation, data analysis, and data interpretation.
Corequisite(s): or higher, EGEN 090
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EGEN 101 - Introduction Engineering Calculations & Problem Solving 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
An introduction to engineering calculations and problem solving using the computer. Students are taught how to solve and present engineering problems using computer software such as spreadsheets, graphics programs, and database programs. In addition, an introduction to engineering design is presented and a small design project completed.
Corequisite(s): M 151 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 194 - Freshman Engineering Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
The first in a three course series for freshman engineering students. The course focuses on Engineering careers and employment in the fields of engineering offered at Montana Tech by bringing in guest presenters employed in those area and by offering open houses for the carious engineering programs. Students are introduced to career services and are required to register and attend career fairs. Also covered are various study skills to help improve success for beginning engineering students.
M 151 and EGEN 101 (1st & 2nd)
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EGEN 201 - Engineering Mechanics–Statics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The study of the laws governing equilibrium. Uses equilibrium equations to compute the reactions and internal forces resulting from applied loads. Covers addition of forces, equilibrium of particles in two and three dimensions, equilibrium of structures, member forces for trusses and hinged frames, internal shear and moment forces plus shear and moment diagrams for beams, friction, centroids of areas and solids, moments of inertia of areas and solids.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 234 . Course generally offered year round.
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EGEN 202 - Engineering Mech–Dynamics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The study of the effects of forces upon the motion of material bodies. Covers kinematics of particles, kinetics of particles including force, mass, acceleration, work, energy, impulse and momentum, kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 201 & M 172 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 213 - Survey of MET & MAT Engin 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is designed to provide General Engineering majors with a broad introduction to metallurgical engineering and materials science. The course surveys the engineering principles and key unit processes associated with the production of several of the materials that are commonly used in mechanical, civil, and construction engineering applications. These materials include steel, aluminum, aggregate, portland cement, concrete, and asphalt. The fundamental characteristics and properties of the four main classes of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites) are described and compared. The course introduces students to corrosion and to process engineering fundamentals such as process flow diagrams, material and energy balances for nonreactive and reactive process, and simple combustion calculations.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EGEN 305 - Mechanics of Materials (equiv 205) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Treats the elastic properties of materials plus the elastic and stability properties of members. Includes the special subjects of stress, strain, tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending and other force effects as they occur in beams, columns, other structural members, and joints.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 201 & M 172 . Course generally offered year round.
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EGEN 306 - Mechanics of Materials Laboratory 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Studies mechanical properties of common construction materials used by industry. Wood, mortar and concrete, as well as ferrous and nonferrous materials will be observed under compression, tension, bending, buckling and fatigue situations. Hardness and impact testing is also conducted. Familiarization with three generations of tension-compression testers is acquired by the students. Extensive report writing is required.
Prerequisite or coequisites: EGEN 305 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 318 - Computer Applications for Engineers 2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
The concepts of concurrent engineering and computer aided engineering analysis are introduced. The integration of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) with engineering computer graphics will be used by the student to solve engineering design problems.
Prerequisite(s): EMEC 215 Corequisite(s): Pre/Co-Requisite EGEN 305 Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 324 - Applied Thermodynamics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The study of energy and its transformation, the processes involved and properties of the substances employed. Topics include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, available energy, ideal gases, the phases of pure substances, mixtures and psychometry. Selected applications are covered as time permits.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 235 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 325 - Engineering Economic Analysis 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the time value of money and financial calculations. Provides a basis for the economic evaluation of engineering projects. Problems assigned deal with the methods of determining returns on engineering investments, comparing alternatives, and determining the economic life of equipment.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 335 - Fluid Mechanics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The study of fluids at rest or in motion. Fluids may be liquids, vapors, gases or combinations of these. The effects of static forces and compressibility are given special attention. Kinematics, dynamic, flow, flow resistance, and physical effects of flow are considered in detail for moving fluids.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 201 & M 172 . Course generally offered year round.
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EGEN 336 - Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Experiments in fluid mechanics, demonstrating principles studied in EGEN 335 .
Prerequisite or corequisites: EGEN 335 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 434 - Applied Thermodynamics II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A continuation of EGEN 324 , Thermodynamics I. Topics include energy conversion as in steam power generation, fuel cells, cogeneration and combined cycle plants.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 324 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EGEN 474 - Intro to Micro/nanoelectromechanical Systems 2 credits (3 hrs Lec)
This course covers the theory and application of MEMS and NEMS from a standpoint of design, fabrication, and characterization.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing or instructor approval.
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EGEN 488 - Fund of Engineering Exam 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Preparation for professional employment, development of professional attitudes and conduct, ethical considerations, employer-employee relations. Students must take FE exam to complete course requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Limited to graduating seniors. Course generally offered both semesters.
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EGEN 489W - Engineering Design I 2 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
A capstone engineering course that requires students to apply engineering principles to a project either selected by instructor or the student with instructor’s approval, or provided by local industry. Projects may require application of knowledge and/or talents in the diverse areas of Mathematics, physics, engineering, economics, and personnel interaction. Written reports are required and must be prepared with word processors, spread sheets, data base software and CAD packages where appropriate. At the conclusion of the semester, an oral presentation to peers, faculty, and practicing engineers is expected.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 318 & Senior standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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