Course descriptions

Examination of fields of engineering and career opportunities in engineering. Professional expectations in the workplace. Introduction to campus resources for assisting student success.

Introduction to a systematic approach to engineering design (problem clarification, concept generation, concept selection, prototyping methods, engineering ethics) and fundamental design communication techniques. Computer aided design tools are introduced to assist in design analysis.

Application of the principles of mechanics to engineering problems of equilibrium. Topics include resultants, equilibrium, friction, trusses, center of gravity, and moment of inertia.

Engineering project analysis from an engineering economics perspective. Topics include interest, equivalent worth, comparing alternatives, rate of return methods, depreciation and taxes, inflation and price changes, benefit-cost analysis, and risk analysis.