Engineering

This course, in combination with the Introduction to Engineering course ENGR 1300, is a first year course dedicated to the preparation of students for the future engineering curriculum. The lab component focuses on application of the mathematical principles via computer software (MATLAB and Excel).

The Physics and Engineering Scholars seminar will enhance relevant concepts, techniques and problem-solving strategies needed in introductory Physics 1331 and Physics 2333 courses. The focus is on application of those concepts, techniques,and strategies to covered lecture topics in both Physics 1331 and 2333, such as motion in several dimensions, forces, energy, momentum, rotational motion, vibrations, and waves. This course is recommended for students who need to improve their quantitative reasoning and problem-solving skills to succeed in their introductory physics classes. Departmental Approval is needed to sign up for this course. This is a Pass/Fail course.

This introductory course will expose students to the field of engineering and the mathematics required for engineering courses. The focus will be on the application of mathematics to solving real-world engineering problems without heavy emphasis on the derivation. Topics covered will include solving engineering problems through applications of basic algebraic manipulations, trigonometry, vectors, sinusoids and harmonic signals, matrices and systems of equations, basics of differentiation, basics of integration, and differential equations.

This course provides the fundamentals of engineering graphics. It is a prerequisite for any upper level engineering design classes. It introduces students to AutoCAD basics and will cover topics such as orthographic projections, pictorial drawings, dimensioning, sectioning, and tolerancing. An introduction to assembly drawings, threads and fasteners will also be part of this course.

An introduction to the engineering design process. Students complete a semester long design project from the problem recognition and definition stage through the implementation and testing phase. The project will require individual and group work, and is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of completing each step of the engineering design process.

Introduction to common tools used in the machining and manufacturing of mechanical components. This course will focus on teaching the proper use, capabilities, and limitations of available tools and involve a hands-on project to create a machine component from raw materials.

Analysis and design of practical digital systems including combinational logic circuitry and finite state machine circuitry. Topics covered include logic gates, number systems, Boolean algebra, and synchronous sequential circuits, flip flops, memory devices and programmable logic.

Discussion of current topics in physics. Students will be required to research, read, present and discuss current articles in the physics literature.

Discussion of current topics in physics. Students will be required to research, read, present and discuss current articles in the physics literature.

Taken with the Corequisite (ENGR 3331) Electronics 2, this course uses simulations and experiments to examine the operation and applications of electronic solid-state devices including diodes, operational amplifiers (Op Amps), and transistors (MOSFETs and BJTs) used in electronic devices.

Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws, temperature sensors and Op Amps, strain gauges, passive and active filters, and programming PLCs. Application of computers and electric and electronic principles to mechanical systems.

Students study and perform a range of contemporary experiments using research equipment and techniques. Course covers a range of experimental methods including data collection, computational analysis, and presentation and communication of results.

Exploration of the fundamental principles of unit operations through laboratory experiments. Includes experimental methodology, equipment scaling, and technical communication of results.

Study of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation. Topics include steady and transient conduction, forced and free convection, black body radiation, phase changes, and heat exchange systems.

Application of mechanics principles to machine elements and their design and manufacturing. Topics include selection of mechanical components, material selection, stress and strain analysis, load and power transmission, and failure mechanisms.

This course examines the operation and applications of electronic solid-state devices including diodes, operational amplifiers (Op Amps), and transistors (MOSFETs and BJTs) used in electronic devices.

As a continuation of ENGR 3330 (Electronics 1), this course examines the operation and applications of electronic solid-state devices including diodes, operational amplifiers (Op Amps), and transistors (MOSFETs and BJTs) used in electronic devices. Simulations and experiments will be incorporated.

Electrical circuit laws and theorems, natural and forced response to DC and AC excitation, transfer functions, systems analysis, transformers, electromechanics, power generation and distribution.

This course examines the operation and applications of microprocessors used in digital computing. Topics cover computer hardware and software, programming, computation, interfacing, I/O processing, communication, and data analysis.

This course provides an introduction to the interface between electronic and mechanical systems. Topics will cover the fundamentals of mechatronic control systems that allow for automation of tasks such as navigation and manipulation.

This course examines continuous-time and discrete-time signals, Fourier analysis, filtering, sampling, and modulation techniques used in communication and other electronic and electromagnetic systems.

The concepts of force, moments, balance and friction are used in the application of vector algebra and the calculus to the modeling and analysis of force systems, free–body diagrams and the equilibrium states of rigid bodies.

The concepts of force, acceleration, work, energy, impulse, momentum and vibration are used in the application of vector and differential equations for the modeling and analysis of particle kinetics, planar and three–dimensional particle kinematics, and the behavior of rigid bodies.

A survey of mathematical methods used in advanced physics and engineering courses, including linear algebra and linear systems, vector analysis, complex variables, ordinary and partial differential equations, Fourier series, integral transforms, and special functions. Emphasis is on physical applications, using both analytical and computational solutions to problems.

This course is the study of stresses and insuring for a given geometry and loading case that stresses are maintained below an acceptable level. Stresses discussed include bending stress, shear stress, axial stress, and combined stressed to include Mohr's circle. Design of both beams and columns will be discussed. There is some mention of composite materials and stress concentrations.

This courses provides a basis in conservation principles applied to fluid systems, fluid statics, dimensional analysis, viscous flow, open channel flow, and an understanding of turbomachinery. One aspect of the course is the use of Excel to solve several nonlinear problems that arise in the study of fluid mechanics.

Fundamentals of biochemical processes and molecular biology. DNA replication, transcription, translation, recombination technologies, and genetic engineering; design of bioreactors, transport processes and separation of biological materials, and application of enzymes.

Fundamental principles of heat, mass, and momentum transport relating to chemical engineering. The focus is on topics in conduction, convection, radiation, fluid flow through pipes, mixing flows, and diffusion.

This course, in combination with the Engineering Design Capstone course PHYS 4320, is an upper-level capstone treatment of an engineering design project and is executed by a team of students. The project involves application of analytical, experimental and computational techniques to the chosen topic. Topics are chosen from various engineering disciplines according to student and faculty interest. This course is dedicated to the realization of the project.

This course – in combination with the Electrical Engineering Capstone course ENGR 4344 -is an upper level capstone treatment of an engineering design project from idea over design to realization. The project involves application of analytical, experimental, and computational techniques to the chosen topic from the electrical engineering field according to student and faculty interest and is executed by a team of students. This course is dedicated to the realization of the project designed in the ENGR 4344 course.

Students participate in faculty and departmental research programs. The initial project may be continued or a new project undertaken for additional credit.

Capstone design of chemical processes. Included design factors are: health and safety, reliability, sustainability, cost, profitability, efficiency, environmental issues, and optimization. This course is dedicated to the realization of the project designed in the ENGR 4356 course.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and students. Permission of faculty member required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department Consent.

Students participate in faculty and departmental research programs. The initial project may be continued or a new project undertaken for additional credit.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and students. Permission of faculty member required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department Consent.

Chemical Reactors and Separation Processes aims to equip students with the practical tools needed to apply reaction kinetics and thermodynamics in an industrial setting. Topics covered include: chemical reaction kinetics; homogeneous and catalytic reactions; batch, continuously-stirred, plug-flow, and fixed-bed reactors; thermodynamics and mass transfer of separation processes; distillation; absorption and adsorption; membranes.

Chemical Analysis and Design of Chemical Processes aims to equip students with the practical tools needed to analyze and design a chemical process for the production of commodity chemicals. Topics covered include: process flow diagrams; tracing chemicals through the process flow diagram; process conditions; engineering economic analysis of chemical processes; process control and optimization; process performance; process simulation.

Mathematical modeling, analysis, measurement, and control of dynamic systems. Topics include physical systems models, introduction to feedback control, time and frequency domain analysis of control systems, stability of linear control systems, PID control, and root-locus analysis. Incorporation of computational software for computer-based controls and modeling is included.

Computational modeling and analysis of fluid flows using finite­difference and finite-volume methods for solving fluid flow model partial differential equations. Additionally covers concepts of stability, consistency, convergence, and solution of large-scale systems of linear equations.

Practical experience and practice with various modes of engineering and technical communication. Focus will be on written technical documents. A case study in engineering ethics and techniques for oral technical presentations for various audiences will be included as well.

Computational modeling is used to analyze materials and systems at multiple scales. Multi-scale modeling begins with first principle calculations at the quantum mechanics level, proceeds to the atomic level, and concludes with the continuum leveL Modeling techniques discussed at each level include: density functional theory, molecular dynamics, and finite element analysis.

This course – in combination with the Engineering Design Laboratory course PHYS 4120 - is an upper level capstone treatment of an engineering design project (from idea over design to realization) and is executed by a team of students. The project involves application of analytical, experimental and computational techniques to the chosen topic. Topics are chosen from various engineering disciplines according to student and faculty interest. This course is dedicated to the idea and design part, the realization of the project will take place in PHYS 4120, the Engineering Design Laboratory.

Study of compressible flows and related phenomena. Topics include control volume solutions in one and two dimensions, normal and oblique shockwaves, isentropic flow, boundary layers and frictional flow, and nonadiabatic flow.

This course reviews electrostatics and the steady magnetic field, Maxwell’s equations. Applications to wave propagation, transmission lines, and radiation theory are emphasized.

This course – in combination with the Electrical Engineering Capstone Laboratory course ENGR 4144 -is an upper level capstone treatment of an engineering design project (from idea over design to realization) and is executed by a team of students. The project involves application of analytical, experimental, and computational techniques to the chosen topic. Topics are chosen from the electrical engineering field according to student and faculty interest. This course is dedicated to the idea and design part, the realization of the project will take place in ENGR 4144, the Electrical Engineering Capstone Laboratory.

Students participate in faculty and departmental research programs. The initial project may be continued or a new project undertaken for additional credit.

Continuation of ENGR 3352 -Transport Phenomena. Design and analysis of heat exchangers, fluid-flow systems, separation processes. Transport in single and multiphase systems.

Capstone design of chemical processes. Included design factors are: health and safety, reliability, sustainability, cost, profitability, efficiency, environmental issues, and optimization. This course is dedicated to the idea and design part, the realization of the project will take place in ENGR 4156, the Chemical Engineering Capstone Laboratory.

This course will cover physical and chemical concepts of materials with a special emphasis on nanomaterials. After introducing underlying concepts of condensed matter physics the relationship between structure, properties (electrical, optical, chemical, magnetic) and performance of nanomaterials is investigated. Characterization and fabrication methods as well as interdisciplinary applications ranging from drug delivery and therapy to nanoelectronics and alternative energy production are discussed.

Internship in Engineering offers students the opportunity to explore and develop their careers through professional practice. This course takes place in form of an 8-10 week, full time external internship for individual students in various branches of industry and government agencies. In order to register for the course the Student must show proof to the department that they have successfully obtained an internship and register for the course for the semester in which the internship will be evaluated by UST faculty. Students have to be rising juniors or seniors to qualify for this course. In order to get course credit students have to submit detailed (week by week) documentation regarding their internship goals and achievements and fulfill further course requirements as determined by supervising faculty from the Department of Physics and Engineering.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and students. Permission of faculty member required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department Consent.

This course introduces concepts in control theory for the analysis and design of autonomous dynamic systems. It includes the development of advanced control system design concepts such as Nyquist analysis; lead-lag compensation; state feedback; parameter sensitivity; controllability; observability; introduction to non-linear and modern control.

Students participate in faculty and departmental research programs. The initial project may be continued or a new project undertaken for additional credit.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and students. Permission of faculty member required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department Consent.