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Engineering Division Courses
Engineering Division Courses
Engineering Division Courses
ENG 100. Introduction to
Engineering
I, II (4
credits)
Focused team projects dealing
with technical, economic, safety, environmental, and social aspects of a
real-world engineering problem. Written, oral, and visual communication required within the
engineering profession; reporting on the team
engineering projects. The role of the engineer
in society; engineering ethics. Organization
and skills for effective teams.
ENG 101. Introduction to Computers
and Programming
Prerequisite:
prior or concurrent enrollment in Math 115 or
equivalent. I, II (4 credits)
Algorithms and programming in C++ and MATLAB, computing as a tool in engineering, introduction to the organization of digital
computers.
ENG 110. The Engineering
Profession
I, II (2
credits)
This course provides exposure
to each engineering discipline and helps
undecided students select a major. Fundamentals
from each engineering discipline are provided
through formulating and solving engineering
problems. Through this approach, it is expected
that first year students will make better, more
informed and more stable choices of a
major.
ENG 195. Selected Topics in
Engineering
(to be
arranged)
ENG 280. Undergraduate
Research
Prerequisite:
permission of instructor. I, II, IIIa, IIIb
(1-4 credits)
This course offers
research experience to first- and second-year
Engineering students in an area of mutual
interest to the student and to a faculty member
within the College of Engineering. For each
hour of credit, it is expected that the student
will work three hours per week. The grade for
the course will be based on a final
project/report evaluated by the faculty sponsor
and participation in other required UROP
activities, including bimonthly research group
meetings and submission of a journal
chronicling the research
experience.
ENG 301. Engineering Undergraduate
Study Abroad
Prerequisite:
Student must have 4-5 semesters of foreign
language for immersion programs and meet any
other prerequisites designated by host
university. I, II, III, IIIa, IIIb (1-16
credits)
Students planning to study
abroad for fall, winter, spring, summer or
spring/summer on College of Engineering
approved Study Abroad programs should register
under Engineering Division (258). Separate
course sections will be listed for each
different study abroad destination.
ENG 303 (CEE 303). Computational
Methods for Engineers and
Scientists
Prerequisite: Eng
101, Math 216. (Required for some programs; see
your advisor) I, II (4 credits)
Applications of numerical methods to
infrastructure and environmental problems.
Development of mathematical models and computer
programs using a compiled language (FORTRAN).
Formulation and solution of initial and
boundary-value problems with emphasis on
structural analysis, fluid flow, and transport
of contaminants. Lecture, recitation and
computation.
ENG 371 (Math 371). Numerical
Methods for Engineers and
Scientists
Prerequisite: Eng
101 and Math 216, 256, 286 or 316. I, II (3
credits)
This is a survey course of
the basic numerical methods which are used to
solve scientific problems. In addition, concepts such as accuracy, stability and
efficiency are discussed. The course provides
an introduction to MATLAB, an interactive
program for numerical linear algebra as well as
practice in computer programming.
ENG 390. Special Topics in
Engineering
Prerequisite:
permission of instructor. (to be
arranged)
Individual or group study of
300-level, undergraduate topics of current
interest.
ENG 391. Directed Overseas
Study
Prerequisites: Foreign
language skills as necessary; sophomore
standing. I, II, III, IIIa, IIIb (1-3
credits)
Directed overseas study in an
industrial placement that is overseen by a
faculty member at host institution in
conjunction with academic courses taken as part
of a study abroad program.
ENG 400. Engineering Cooperative
Education
Prerequisite:
permission of program director. I, II, III (no
credit)
Off-campus work under the
auspice of the cooperative education program.
Engineering work experience in government or
industry.
ENG 403. Scientific
Visualization
Prerequisite:
upper division or Graduate Standing. I (3
credits)
Introduces engineering and
science students to scientific visualization
principles of data display. Use of color to
encode quantitative information. Display of 2-
and 3-D scalar and vector data. Interactive
computer techniques emphasized. Extensive
hands-on practice. Project or research paper
required.
ENG 450. Multidisciplinary
Design
Prerequisite: Must meet
individual engineering departmental
requirements for Senior Design. II (4
credits)
A senior capstone
interdisciplinary engineering design
experience. The student is exposed to the
design process from concept through analysis to
system integration, prototyping, testing and
report. Interdisciplinary projects are proposed
from the different areas within engineering.
Two hours of lecture and two laboratories.
ENG 477 (NA 477). Principles of
Virtual Reality
Prerequisite:
Senior Standing or permission of instructor. I
(4 credits)
Enabling technologies
(display systems, motion trackers, interactive
devices, others), applications, human factors
and perception, computer graphics and geometric
modeling principles, creation of virtual
environments, existing tools, special topics.
Interdisciplinary group projects will develop
VR applications using the facilities in the
Duderstadt Center.
ENG 490 (Mfg 490). Special Topics in
Engineering
Prerequisite:
none. (to be arranged)
Individual or
group study of topics of current interest
selected by the faculty.
ENG 580 (ChE 580). Teaching
Engineering
Prerequisite:
Graduate Standing. II alternate years (3
credits)
Aimed at doctoral students
from all engineering disciplines interested in
teaching. Topics include educational
philosophies, educational objectives, learning
styles, collaborative and active learning, creativity, testing and grading, ABET
requirements, gender and racial issues.
Participants prepare materials for a course of
their choice, including course objectives, syllabus, homework, exams, mini-lecture.
ENG 590. International Experience in
Engineering
Prerequisite:
Seniors and Grad Students of engineering only.
I, II, III, IIIa, IIIb (2-8 credits)
This independent study course covers selected
research areas in engineering. The topic and
research plan must be approved by the
instructor. A student is expected to
participate in the planning of the course, visit a foreign research institution, participate in a research project (analytical
and/or experimental), and write a report. The
course may continue for more than one
semester.
ENG 591. Engineering Graduate Study
Abroad
Prerequisite: Student
must have 4-5 semesters of foreign language for
immersion programs and fulfill any other
prerequisites designated by host university. I, II, III, IIIa, IIIb (1-16
credits)
Students planning to study
abroad for fall, winter, spring, summer or
spring/summer on College of Engineering
approved Study Abroad programs should register
under Engineering Division (258). Separate
course sections will be listed for each
different study abroad destination.
ENG 600. Engineering Practicum
Projects
Prerequisite:
Graduate Standing and permission of the
department. I, II (8 credits)
This
practice-oriented course is intended to provide
students with industrial work experience in
their academic discipline. Students may
participate in individual or team projects in
an industrial setting.
ENG 996. Responsible Research
Practices
II (1-2
credits)
The Research Responsibility
Program introduces concepts and policies
relating the responsible practice of research.
It does not provide opportunities for students
to put what they are learning into practice in
a scholarly context. The course is designed to
provide the opportunity to apply what students
are learning to the scholarly analysis of an
issue that raises questions about responsible
research practices. Attendance required.
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