1101. Introduction to Engineering & Engineering Technology (2 s.h.) F. $.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0001.)

Provides an understanding of the study and practice associated with civil, electrical and mechanical engineering and technology disciplines. Understand the importance of good communications and teamwork skills in a successful engineering and technology career. Understand the basics of problem solving and design. Discipline-specific labs.

1102. Introduction to Engineering (3 s.h.) SS.

Prerequisite: This course is open only to Summer Academy students in the College of Engineering. Special authorization required for all students.

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Engineering. An objective will be to integrate teamwork, problem solving, and verbal communication skills into design projects and homework assignments within the course in such a way that these skills become the foundation of a successful career. Early understanding of these skills will assist students throughout their undergraduate experience and beyond, Field trips to local companies will provide insight into engineering careers. The primary objective is to enhance your success as a student and as a person.

1117. Engineering Graphics (3 s.h.) F S SS. $.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0011.)

Prerequisite: Plain geometry and trigonometry.

Computer-aided geometrical construction, solids modeling, charts, orthographic and isometric drawings, dimensioning, auxiliary views, sectioning, geometric tolerancing, and elementary drafting problems.

1185. Internship Experience I (1 to 4 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0385.)

Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of course work or sophomore standing.

Work experience in industry, governmental agencies, or educational institutions is arranged through the Director of Career Services in the College of Engineering. The course is for one semester of work experience. Letter from supervisor and report by student are required.

1901. Honors Introduction to Engineering (2 s.h.) F. RCI: HO. $.

(Formerly: ENGRG H009.)

Prerequisite: Special authorization is required by the College of Engineering for all Honor students. (Engineering and non-engineering majors).

This class provides an understanding of the study and practice associated with civil, electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines. It will emphasize the importance of good communication and teamwork skills in a successful engineering environment. It provides practice in problem solving and design. Students will participate in discipline-specific labs.

2011. Engineering Analysis & Applications (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0186.)

Prerequisite: MATH 2043 (0127), C+IN SC 1057 (C071).

This course introduces engineering applications of mathematical concepts through the programming environment of Matlab. Topics covered include vectors and matrices, linear matrix equations with engineering applications, eigenvalue problem, interpolation, differentiation and integration, and optimization. Engineering applications of various concepts are emphasized.

2181. Co-Op Work Experience I (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0380.)

Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of course work or sophomore standing.

Each is a prerequisite to the course that follows. Full time work experience in industry, governmental agencies, or educational institutions is arranged through the co-op coordinator of the College of Engineering (15 weeks, 40 hours/week). Students are considered as academically full-time during work periods.

2185. Internship Experience II (1 to 4 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0386.)

Prerequisite: ENGRG 1185 (0385); 30 semester hours of course work or sophomore standing.

Work experience in industry, governmental agencies, or educational institutions is arranged through the Director of Career Services in the College of Engineering. The course is for one semester of work experience. Letter from supervisor and report by student are required.

2196. Technical Communication (3 s.h.) RCI: WI.

Prerequisite: English 0802, MATH 1041 (C085), MATH 1042 (0086), Physics 1061 (C087), and sophomore standing in Engineering.

This course introduces technical writing techniques practiced by engineers in the profession. Students will learn technical writing skills used in day-to-day assignments typically given to junior engineers. Course work will include these or similarly challenging kinds of technical writing: Data analyses from engineering observations or experiments; User instructions for engineering products; Review reports and perhaps position papers on tightly focused engineering topics; along with associated technical memoranda and basic supporting graphics. Course instructors will assess student writing for substantive quality and professional appropriateness, as well as for English correctness and communication effectiveness. Students will also study writing-related skills such as analyzing audiences and stakeholders, designing tables and diagrams, improving readability, structuring documents for maintainability, and resolving writing-related ethical conflicts.

2331. Engineering Statics (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0131.)

Prerequisite: MATH 1042 (0086) and PHYSICS 1061 (C087). [Prerequisite for ET majors only: MATH 1031 (C077) and PHYSICS 1021 (C085)].

Vector mechanics of force and moment systems in two and three dimensions, freebody diagrams and the static equilibrium of structures, centroids, moments of inertia, frictional systems, shearing force, and bending moment diagrams.

2332. Engineering Dynamics (3 s.h.) S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0132.)

Prerequisite: ENGRG 2331 (0131) and MATH 1042 (0086). [Prerequisite for ET majors only: MATH 1031 (C077)].

A vector approach to the study of the rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles and rigid bodies as described by rectangular, polar, and path coordinates and the study of the forces that produce such motion as described through the application of Newton’s second law of motion, work-energy relationships, and impulse and momentum principles, including rigid body rotation and relative motion.

2333. Mechanics of Solids (3 s.h.) S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0133.)

Prerequisite: ENGRG 2331 (0131).

Classical approach to axial stress and strain, torsion, bending, combined stress, biaxial stress, deflection of beams and frames, elastic strain energy, pressure vessels, column stability, and buckling.

2334. Engineering Statics/Dynamics (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0134.)

Prerequisite: PHYSICS 1061 (C087) and MATH 1042 (0086). [Prerequisite for ET majors only: MATH 1031 (C077) and PHYSICS 1021 (C085)].

Vector mechanics of force and moment systems in two and three dimensions, free body diagrams and the static equilibrium of structures, centroids, area and mass of the rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles as described by rectangular, polar and path coordinates and the study of the forces that produce such motion using Newton’s second law of motion, work-energy relationships, and impulse-momentum techniques. An overview of rigid body rotation is presented.

2335. Mechanics I (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: MATH 1041 (C085). [Prerequisite for ET majors only: MATH 1031 (C077) and PHYSICS 1021 (C085)]. Co-Requisite: MATH 1042 (0086), Physics 1061 (C087).

A vector mechanics study of STATICS: free body diagrams, equilibrium, resultant force/couple systems, reaction forces and couples on 2-D and 3-D systems, member forces in trusses; and DYNAMICS: kinematics and kinetics of particles.

2336. Mechanics II (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: ENGRG 2335, MATH 1042 (0086), Physics 1061 (C087). [Prerequisite for ET majors only: MATH 1031 (C077) and PHYSICS 1021 (C085)].

A vector mechanics study of STATICS: centroids, moments of inertia, shearing force and bending moment diagrams, frictional systems; and DYNAMICS: the rectilinear and curvilinear motion, rigid bodies as described by rectangular, polar and path coordinates and the study of the forces that produce such motion as described through the application of Newton’s second law of motion, work-energy relationships, and impulse and momentum principles, including rigid body rotation and relative motion.

2931. Honors Engineering Statics (3 s.h.) RCI: HO.

Prerequisite: MATH 1942 (H096) and Physics 1061 (C087) or Physics 2921.

Vector mechanics of force and moment systems in two and three dimensions, freebody diagrams and the static equilibrium of structures, centroids, moments of inertia, frictional systems, shearing force, and bending moment diagrams. This honors class will be held to high standards.

2933. Honors Mechanics of Solids (3 s.h.) RCI: HO.

Prerequisite: ENGRG 2931.

Classical approach to axial stress and strain, torsion, bending, combined stress, biaxial stress, deflections of beams and frames, elastic strain energy, pressure vessels, column stability, and buckling. Very challenging honors course.

3033. Entrepreneurial Engineering (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

The course is specifically designed to introduce students to the ideas and concepts of entrepreneurship; to help students recognize the entrepreneurial potential within themselves and others in their environment; link the entrepreneur’s spirit with the engineer’s mind and discipline; give the students the understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing any entrepreneur from the start up through running and growing a business; and create an understanding of the role of technology in developing the students’ understanding of all the different opportunity paths that are available in today’s economic and global environment. Students will develop an awareness of how to detect, understand, and develop product and/or service opportunities; understand and master the different business, legal, regulatory and human challenges that confront any business every day; understand the basic accounting, marketing, sales, negotiating, communication, intellectual property and analytical tools of business and how to apply them; understand how to decipher and learn from case studies; and learn the importance of and the creation of a business plan and how to use it to raise money and/or support for their business venture.

3096. Economic Analysis (3 s.h.) F S SS. RCI: WI.

(Formerly: ENGRG W241.)

Prerequisite: Junior standing, Physics 1061 (C087). [Prerequisite for ET majors only: PHYSICS 1021 (C085)].

The objectives of the course are to learn about economic analysis tools and communication skills for engineers. The economics component places an emphasis on engineering problems and projects, where measures of merit such as present worth, rate of return, and benefit / cost ratio are used in problem solving. Written communication techniques, for improving the clarity of technical documents are discussed, along with systematic methods to improve oral presentation skills.

3117. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) (3 s.h.) F S. $.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0310.)

Prerequisite: ENGRG 1117 (0011), ENGRG 2331 (0131), ENGRG 2332 (0132), ENGRG 2333 (0133).

Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) using the state of the art ANSYS finite element program. The focus is to train students to perform advanced two- and three- dimensional solid modeling/stress analysis using ANSYS finite element software for solving and designing complex mechanical structures. It is expected that before taking this course, students have fundamental understanding of statics, dynamics, and solid mechanics concepts. Design projects will be given where students will have to design, analyze, and manufacture structural designs.

3181. Co-Op Work Experience II (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0381.)

Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of course work or sophomore standing.

Each is a prerequisite to the course that follows. Full time work experience in industry, governmental agencies, or educational institutions is arranged through the co-op coordinator of the College of Engineering (15 weeks, 40 hours/week). Students are considered as academically full-time during work periods.

3185. Internship Experience III (1 to 4 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0387.)

Prerequisite: ENGRG 2185 (0386); 30 semester hours of course work or sophomore standing.

Work experience in industry, governmental agencies, or educational institutions is arranged through the Director of Career Services in the College of Engineering. The course is for one semester of work experience. Letter from supervisor and report by student are required.

3281. Co-op Experience I (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Engineering student who has completed 30 credit hours (transfer student who has completed 30 credits and at least one full semester at Temple) and permission of Director of the Co-op Program. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required.

Students will research Co-op opportunities, receive the Director’s approval for the specific Co-op, set up interviews, and obtain a position and work a minimum thirty-five hours a week during the 14-week term for the three credit hours in a professional environment related to the careers they might have an interest. Students are responsible for preparing themselves for the professional experience in consultation with the Director of the Co-op program. There will be a number of sources to choose from, including approved opportunities maintained on file in the Director’s office, student generated or discovered opportunities for which student must receive prior approval and opportunities with established commercial, engineering and professional organizations approved by the Director. Students may take Co-op experiences with different entities but are encouraged to repeat professional experiences with the same organization.

3381. Co-op Experience II (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: ENGRG 3281: Co-op Experience I, and permission of Director of the Co-op Program. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required.

Students will research Co-op opportunities, receive the Director’s approval for the specific Co-op, set up interviews, and obtain a position and work a minimum thirty-five hours a week during the 14-week term for the three credit hours in a professional environment related to the careers they might have an interest. Students are responsible for preparing themselves for the professional experience in consultation with the Director of the Co-op program. There will be a number of sources to choose from, including approved opportunities maintained on file in the Director’s office, student generated or discovered opportunities for which student must receive prior approval and opportunities with established commercial, engineering and professional organizations approved by the Director. Students may take Co-op experiences with different entities but are encouraged to repeat professional experiences with the same organization.

3496. Materials Science for Engineers (3 s.h.) F S SS. RCI: WI.

(Formerly: ENGRG W233.)

Cross Listed with ET 3396 (W223): Materials Technology.

Atomic and molecular structures, bonding and interatomic forces, thermodynamics and kinetics of solid reactions, mechanical, electronic, and magnetic properties of solids. Design projects with written reports.

3553. Mechanics of Fluids (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0253.)

Prerequisite: MATH 3041 (0251), ENGRG 2332 (0132) and ENGRG 2333 (0133).

General physical properties of fluids. Fluid statics and pressure measurements. Kinematics of fluid motion. Conservation laws in control volume and differential forms with applications. Bernoulli’s equation and irrotation flow. Viscous flow in pipes and flow measurements. Boundary layer concepts. Numerical methods. Design project.

3571. Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0271.)

Prerequisite: PHYSICS 1061 (C087), PHYSICS 1062 (C088), MATH 1042 (0086) [Prerequisite for ET majors only: MATH 1031 (C077) and PHYSICS 1021 (C085)].

The study of the concepts, theory, and application of energy and entropy from a classical and statistical viewpoint.

Note: Special Authorization for Non-Majors. Open to all engineering majors.

3719. Introduction to Bioengineering (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0320.)

Cross Listed with ENGRG 5719 (0520).

Course topics include biomaterials and implant materials, research proposal preparation, tyrosine-derived synthetic polymer devices for tissue engineering spine biomechanics, cellular material biomechanics, orthopedic biomechanics, hydroxyapatite/polymer composites, applications of injury biomechanics, biomechanics of the lower extremities, principles of polymers used in dental and biomaterials, interfaces in biomaterials. Students will be required to prepare a proposal for a design-oriented term project (i.e. rationale, concept and design, but no actual construction).

3725. Cell Biology for Engineers (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: ENGRG 0325.)

Cross Listed with ENGRG 5721 (0525).

Cell Biology for Engineers is a basic course that introduces biological concepts in modern cellular and molecular biology to engineering students. Topics will include the chemical composition of cells, bioenergetics and metabolism, structure and function of the plasma membrane, transport across membranes, the cytoplasmic membrane system, the extracellular matrix, interactions between cells and their environment, the cytoskeleton and cell motility, sensory systems, and cell signaling. In addition, an introduction to basic anatomy and physiology of vertebrates will include the skeletal system, muscle system, cardiovascular system, and nervous system.

3953. Honors Mechanics of Fluids (3 s.h.) RCI: HO.

Prerequisite: MATH 3041 (0251), Physics 1061 (C087) or 2921, ENGRG 2332 (0132), ENGRG 2933. Co-Requisite: ME 3506 (strongly recommended).

General physical properties of fluids. Fluid statics and pressure measurements. Kinematics of fluid motion. Conservation laws in control volume and differential forms with applications. Bernoulli's equation and irrotation flow. Viscous flow in pipes and flow measurements. Boundary layer concepts. Numerical methods. Design project. This honors course will be held to high standards.

3982. Honors Independent Study (1 to 4 s.h.) RCI: HO.

Prerequisite: Junior standing in the Engineering Honors Program.

A challenging opportunity to either 1) study an honors course which is not offered during the semester, or 2) study specialized topics not covered in currently available honors courses. High standards are expected of the student by an honors faculty who will supervise.

4040. Special Topics (1 to 4 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Junior standing (completion of 60 credits), or Senior standing (completion of 90 credits), or permission of department chair.

A course designed to present new and emerging areas of engineering. The course may also be used to present areas not normally taught in the College. Course requirements vary with the topic and instructor. Offered as needed or as appropriate.

4116. Spacecraft Systems Engineering (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0330.)

Cross Listed with Engineering 5116 (0430).

This course will introduce the systems engineering concept through satellite applications. The goals of this course are to introduce: a) systems engineering concepts, b) satellite subsystems, c) astrodynamics, and d) intellectual property. Topics covered will include space environment, dynamics of spacecraft, celestial mechanics, mission analysis, attitude control, systems engineering, and patents.

4169. Engineering Seminar (1 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0360.)

Cross Listed with ET 4119 (0313): Professional Seminar.

Preparation for entering the professional world of engineering. Includes job placement, professional registration, ethics, professional societies, case studies, and guest speakers.

4181. Co-Op Work Experience III (1 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0382.)

Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of course work or sophomore standing.

Each is a prerequisite to the course that follows. Full time work experience in industry, governmental agencies, or educational institutions is arranged through the co-op coordinator of the College of Engineering (15 weeks, 40 hours/week). Students are considered as academically full-time during work periods.

4182. Independent Study in Engineering (1 to 5 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0390.)

Prerequisite: Special authorization required.

Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.

4185. Internship Experience IV (1 to 4 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0388.)

Prerequisite: ENGRG 3185 (0387); 30 semester hours of course work.

Work experience in industry, governmental agencies, or educational institutions is arranged through the Director of Career Services in the College of Engineering. The course is for one semester of work experience. Letter from supervisor and report by student are required.

4196. Senior Design Project I (1 s.h.) F. RCI: WI. $.

(Formerly: ENGRG W361.)

Prerequisite: English 2696 (W102), ENGRG 3571 (0271), ENGRG 3553 (0253), ENGRG 3117 (0310), ME 3421 (0221), ME 3301 (0231), EE 2122 (0066), senior standing in the student’s department, and completion of 90 s.h.

Team-oriented engineering system design problems of various types. Topics proposed and orally presented by students in the initial stage of the course sequence. At completion, the project is demonstrated during an oral presentation and a final written report.

4281. Co-Op Work Experience IV (1 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0383.)

Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of course work or sophomore standing.

Full time work experience in industry, governmental agencies, or educational institutions is arranged through the co-op coordinator of the College of Engineering (15 weeks, 40 hours/week). Students are considered as academically full-time during work periods.

4296. Senior Design Project II (3 s.h.) F S. RCI: WI. $.

(Formerly: ENGRG W362.)

Prerequisite: English 2696 (W102), ENGRG 3571 (0271), ENGRG 3553 (0253), ENGRG 3117 (0310), ME 3421 (0221), ME 3301 (0231), EE 2122 (0066), senior standing in the student’s department, and completion of 90 s.h.

Team-oriented engineering system design problems of various types. Topics proposed and orally presented by students in the initial stage of the course sequence. At completion, the project is demonstrated during an oral presentation and a final written report.

4576. Computational Fluid Dynamics (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: ENGRG 3553 (0253).

Cross Listed with ENGRG 5576.

The students will learn to analyze and computationally solve problems in Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics. They will learn to program fundamental problems on simple geometric entities using MATLAB as well as the use of commercially available CFD programs to tackle complex three-dimensional geometry. Additionally, students will also be introduced to various discretization techniques for solving the governing differential equations, and iterative schemes for solving algebraic equations.

4741. Biomaterials for Engineers (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: ENGRG 0327.)

Cross Listed with ENGRG 5741 (0527).

Biomaterials for Engineers is a basic course that introduces engineering students to materials as they interact with biological systems, primarily in medicine. Topics will include a review of properties of materials, the classes of materials, tissues that come into contact with materials, the degradation of materials in the biological environment, the application of materials for specific uses, tissue engineering, and biomaterials standards and regulations.

4996. Honors Senior Design Project II (3 s.h.) RCI: WI.

Prerequisite: ENGRG 4196.

Continuation of Senior Design Project I for honors teams. Students will complete a team project with an Honors Faculty mentor. Assignments will include a design review, monthly progress reports, a poster, an oral presentation and a final report. This course is writing intensive. For those on the Honors Scholar track, the final report produced in this course may be submitted as the Honors Scholar Project.