EGR - Engineering

Students work with faculty adviser to complete the first phase of a capstone project.

Students work with faculty adviser to complete the second phase of a capstone project.

Introduction to programming in MATLAB: numeric, Boolean, and string variables; flow control structures; vectors and matrices; and script and function files. MATLAB will be studied in the context of multiple engineering disciplines with applications. Fee: $25

Quantitative description of forces, moments, and couples acting upon engineering structures. The free-body diagram is used to understand the equilibrium of a whole physical system through isolation of each component particle or body.

Dynamics mathematically describes the motions of bodies under the action of forces. The first part introduces kinematics which deals with the geometry of motion without considering applied forces. The second part, kinetics, relates the forces on bodies to the resulting motions.

Dynamics mathematically describes the motions of bodies under the action of forces. The first part introduces kinematics which deals with the geometry of motion without considering applied forces. The second part, kinetics, relates the forces on bodies to the resulting motions.  The topic of kinetics is introduced without an emphasis on impulse and momentum.

Provides a fundamental understanding of the principles of materials science as they apply to typical engineering materials. Includes consideration of atomic bonding, crystal structures, phase transformations, and mechanical properties.

Provides hands-on experience with the standard methods of processing and evaluating typical engineering materials. Includes experiments in tensile testing, heat treatment, microscopic examination, strain hardening, and impact testing. Fee: $75

Preparation for senior capstone courses. Course should only be taken in the semester preceding capstone design. Course is graded P/NP. (Shiley School students only)

Basic properties of a fluid, problems in hydrostatics. The general equations of fluid motion. Boundary layer concepts. Application to a variety of laminar and turbulent incompressible flow situations. The technique of dimensional analysis is introduced. Formerly ME 311.

Behavior of deformable body systems under various external loadings is presented with analysis of stress, strain, and deformation due to axial, torsional, bending and combined loads. Topics include statically indeterminate structures.

Economic analysis for choice among alternatives; present worth analysis, annual worth, rate of return and benefit-cost ratio analysis; effects of depreciation.

Basic probability and statistical analysis of engineering data. Methods and software for displaying data, commonly used probability distributions for discrete and continuous random variables, and statistical tools such as z-tests, t-tests, and linear regression are presented. Students are introduced to concepts of hypothesis testing and error analysis.

The course will cover medical equipment commonly seen in a low-resourced hospital, including principles of operation and typical problems. Class will focus on learning hands-on and technical knowledge required to complete basic electronic and mechanical repairs. Skills include troubleshooting, problem solving, and testing. The class will conclude with a 3-week trip to a developing country to repair medical equipment. Fee: $4,500

Selected group project in engineering. Must be arranged between the student and an individual faculty member, and subsequently approved by the dean of engineering. No more than three technical elective hours taken at the University may be satisfied with individualized study.

Practical field experience working within an engineering organization. Internships are individually arranged. Students will be required to supplement their experience with a learning agreement. Students may receive an IP (In Progress) grade until the completion of their internship. Course is graded Pass/No Pass.

Leaders in sustainability must be able to understand rapid changes in environmental and social conditions, innovate to adapt to those changes, collaborate to envision transitions to sustainable futures, and engage with others to realize those visions. To build these capacities, this course develops systems thinking skills using readings and case studies drawn from environmental, social, and business contexts.

How will smart transportation learn traffic patterns and road conditions? How will smart buildings learn to keep their occupants comfortable? How do we use predictive models for future design decisions? Students in this course will use Python and real-world problems to learn about engineering applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Introduces the process of engineering research at an upper division level. Students explore a discipline specific research project and draft a research paper. Course discusses engineering research career topics including graduate programs, fellowships and funding, research organizations, publication and presentations.

A major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work, incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints, and usually requiring the expertise of two or more disciplines. Each project usually consists of at least two students pursuing different majors. Students are required to meet all disciplinary-specific requirements for their majors.

Continuation of a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work, incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints, and usually requiring the expertise of two or more disciplines. Each project usually consists of at least two students pursuing different majors. Students are required to meet all disciplinary-specific requirements for their majors.

Selected multi-disciplinary study or project in engineering for upper-division students. Must be arranged between the student and an individual faculty member, and subsequently approved by the dean of engineering. No more than three hours of directed study taken at the University may be used for elective credits to satisfy degree requirements.

Credit arranged.

Faculty-directed multi-disciplinary student research in engineering. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit. Course is graded A-F.

Experiential learning at UP encompasses various types of work-based experiences that usually take place outside the classroom, but which build on, complement, and/or supplement the academic learning that takes place inside the classroom. Experiential learning includes a reflective element that articulates the connections between classroom learning and the work-based experience. Research for stipend. Graded P/NP.

Practical field experience working within an engineering organization. Internships are arranged through the MECOP organization. Students will be required to supplement their experience with a learning agreement. Students may receive an IP (In Progress) grade until the completion of their internship. Course is graded Pass/No Pass.