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14:440:100
Engineering Orientation Lectures (1)
Brief overview of each of the specific fields of engineering offered as degree programs at the school. Describes the major fields of study, as well as the engineering profession in general.
Graded Pass/No Credit.
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14:440:107
Methods of Inquiry for Engineers (E3)
Study skills. A system of thinking strategies and critical and analytical thinking skills applicable across the engineering curriculum.
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14:440:127
Introduction to Computers for Engineers (3)
Introduction to MATLAB, a powerful programming package for engineers and scientists. Students will learn the fundamentals of MATLAB, how to write programs in MATLAB, and how to solve engineering problems using MATLAB. Emphasis on problem-solving skills and mathematical tools of importance in engineering.
Prerequisite: Some prior programming experience is preferred.
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14:440:191
Honors Introduction to Engineering (1)
Covers the same material as 14:440:100 but in a more thorough and demanding fashion.
Open only to honors program participants.
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14:440:221
Engineering Mechanics: Statics (3)
Classification of systems of forces and their resultants; geometrical and analytical conditions for the equilibrium of force systems; frames and trusses; friction; parabolic and catenary cables; centers of gravity.
Prerequisites: 01:640:151, 01:750:123.
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14:440:222
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (3)
Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies; rectangular, path, and polar descriptions. Relative motion. Kinetics of particles, particle systems, and rigid bodies; equations of motion, principles of work and energy, linear and angular impulse and momentum. Impact.
Prerequisites: 14:440:221, 01:640:152, 01:750:124. Corequisite: 01:640:251.
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14:440:291
Honors Engineering Mechanics: Statics (3)
Covers the same material as 14:440:221 but in a more thorough and demanding fashion.
Open only to honors program participants.
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14:440:292
Honors Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (3)
Covers the same material as 14:440:222 but in a more thorough and demanding fashion.
Open only to honors program participants.
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14:440:407
Mechanical Properties of Materials (3)
Mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Elastic and plastic behavior. Theories of yielding, brittle fracture, time-dependent behavior, and fatigue. Relation of properties to structure.
Prerequisites: 14:155:303, 14:180:243, 14:650:291, or equivalent.
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