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29 courses with the subject ENGR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ENGR 123Engineering Programming3

An introduction to the use of computers and computing methods to solve engineering problems.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ENGR 132Engineering Graphics3

Engineering design graphics, spatial visualization, orthographic projection, dimensioning, tolerances, and basic 3D constraint-based modeling. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ENGR 190Technology Systems3

An introductory engineering course for non-majors. Starting with natural curiosity, the interrelationships between engineering, physics, and mathematics are investigated in everyday objects.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ENGR 199Introduction to Engineering Practices and Principles I3

An introduction to the engineering discipline. Group work, oral communication, problem solving and the design process will be introduced through lecture and project-based learning activities. Freshman Engineering majors only.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ENGR 200Engineering Practices and Principles II3

Engineering practices and principles, teaming, project planning, written communications, and conceptual design processes will be introduced through lecture and project-based learning activities. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in ENGR 199 . Credits: 3
ENGR 201Engineering Mechanics: Statics3

Resolution of forces, moments, and couples to achieve equilibrium in static structures; centroids and moments of inertia; Cartesian vector analysis; particle equilibrium; internal forces; friction.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
MATH 153 and PHYS 230 . Credits: 3
ENGR 202Mechanics of Materials3

Develop a fundamental understanding of stress and strain applied to deformable bodies including axial and shear loading, torsion, bending beams, combined loading, and column buckling.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in both ENGR 201 and MATH 255 . Credits: 3
ENGR 211Materials Science3

Knowledge of various common engineering materials will be developed through an understanding of microscopic structures, physical properties, equilibrium diagrams, and kinetic processes.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in both CHEM 139 and PHYS 230 . Credits: 3
ENGR 2313-D Solid Modeling3

Exposure to 3D constraint-based solid computer modeling, design intent, feature relations, and role in product development cycles. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ENGR 132 . Credits: 3
ENGR 2473D CAD Modeling3

Introduces students to basic drafting concepts, 3D constraint-based solid computer modeling, design intent, feature relations, and role in product development cycles (2 Lecture, 2 Lab).

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ENGR 251Engineering Process Control3

Engineering applications of the basic concepts in probability and statistics. Topics include engineering statistical process control, introduction to 6 sigma quality, total quality management, root cause analysis, FMEA, linear regression, design of experiments, confidence interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variance.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
MATH 153 . Credits: 3
ENGR 311Logic Structures for Engineering1

This course covers logic structures and foundations for modern computer engineering. Topics include engineering applications using logic and proofs, set theory, relations, sequences, graphs, counting techniques and regular expressions. (1 credit; 1 lecture)

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in CPE 223 . Credits: 1
ENGR 315Electrical Engineering Fundamentals3

Principles of electrical and electronic measurements; DC, AC, and transient circuit modeling and analysis; operational amplifiers; motors; other components. Not open to electrical engineering or electrical and computer engineering technology majors. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ENGR 123 , MATH 320 , and PHYS 231 . Credits: 3
ENGR 331Design for Manufacturing3

Various manufacturing processes are examined to understand the capabilities and limitations of each process. This knowledge is used to optimize mechanical designs to simultaneously improve manufacturability, enhance quality, and reduce cost. Specific cont

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
www.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ENGR 231 and ENGR 350.
ENGR 332Finite Element Analysis3

An introduction to finite element modeling with topics including element selection, symmetry, plane stress, and plane strain. This course also uses commercial software for analysis.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ENGR 202 and MATH 320 . Credits: 3
ENGR 333Vibration Analysis3

An introduction to analytical methods for modeling and evaluating the characteristics of dynamic systems. Topics such as vibration isolation, damping characteristics, and measurement methods are also covered.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
www.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
MATH 320 and ME 301.
ENGR 350Engineering Practices and Principles III3

Engineering project-based learning (open-ended) with emphasis on project control and engineering design processes. Special emphasis will be placed on professional, ethical, global, environmental, and contemporary issues. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in ENGR 200 ; and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in ( ET 332 and ET 349 ), or ( ME 301 and ME 321 ), or ( EE 331 and EE 351 ), or ( ECET 321 and EE 221 ). Credits: 3
ENGR 352Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer3

This course covers thermodynamics and heat transfer fundamentals including the enthalpy, entropy, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics, conduction, convection, and radiation.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
CHEM 139 , ( ENGR 211 or ET 141 ), ( MATH 140 or MATH 153 ), and ( PHYS 130 or PHYS 230 ). Credits: 3
ENGR 353Thermodynamics3

This course introduces the concepts and principles of thermodynamics along with the laws of thermodynamics, mass/energy analysis, power cycles, and refrigeration cycles.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in both MATH 256 and MATH 320 . Credits: 3
ENGR 365Global Engineering and Technology3

Fundamental skills and cultural responsiveness in engineering and technology on a multidisciplinary team in a global context. Focus is given to effective communication (across different cultures and either synchronous or asynchronous), clear understanding of engineering standards, knowledge of project development process, commitment to ethics, professionalism, interdisciplinary team-work and equality, and appreciation for global interconnectedness of various practices.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ENGR 389Cooperative Education3

See Cooperative Education program.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ENGR 400Engineering Capstone I3

Senior engineering project selection, planning, and development. Emphasis will be placed on defining project requirements and developing project work breakdown structure, conceptual designs, and working prototypes. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in ENGR 350 . Credits: 3
ENGR 402System Dynamics and Control3

Modeling and analysis of continuous systems in time and frequency domains; control system design; and applications of control theory to electromechanical system simulations using MATLAB.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
www.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
(EE 202 or ENGR 315) and MATH 320.
ENGR 411Engineering Numerical Analysis3

Development of numerical algorithms to provide solutions to common problems formulated in engineering and the applicability and limits of the appropriate use.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
( CS 150 , or ENGR 123 , or MATH 340 ), MATH 256 , and MATH 320 . Credits: 3
ENGR 431Biomaterials and Medical Devices3

This course provides an overview of several important biomedical engineering topics. It includes elements of human anatomy and physiology, engineering calculations, systems analysis and computational modeling, biomedical device development, and business and ethical considerations related to the topic.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ENGR 123 , ENGR 202 , ENGR 211 , MATH 320 , and MATH 370 . Credits: 3
ENGR 435Technology and Society3

Explores societal impacts of past technological innovations, emerging technologies, and technology governance. A range of interdisciplinary topics is studied including the historical, political, and social development in relation to technology. Contemporary questions such as global population, energy and the environment, artificial intelligence, security and surveillance, nanotechnology, biomedical technology, the Internet of Things, and social media are evaluated.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
ENGR 450Engineering Capstone II3

Senior engineering project design, development, fabrication, and testing. Emphasis will be placed on iterative design processes, project management and execution, fabrication and testing. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in ENGR 400 . Credits: 3
ENGR 461Practical Quantum Computing3

Introduction to quantum computing and practical quantum computing programming. Topics covered include qubits, single qubit and multi-qubit quantum gates, entanglement and quantum information, quantum computing programming with Qiskit and OpenQASM, and quantum algorithms including Grover’s Search, Shor’s Algorithm and Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) and their practical applications.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
ENGR 123 or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
ENGR 493Special Topics in Engineering1-3

Special Topics in Engineering.

Subject
ENGR
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor. Credits: 1-3, R6

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