25 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 120NUMERICAL COMPUTING FOR ENGINEERS. This course introduces
students to applied numerical computation, with an emphasis on solving typical engineering problems. Sequential logic programming is taught using MATLAB. Topics include array and scalar operators, program control elements, graphic and text I/O, internal and user- defined functions. Students are introduced to numerical methods such as root finding, solutions to systems of linear equations, linear regression, and numerical integration and differentiation. Basic understanding of high school physics is highly recommended.
ENGR 156INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING. Introduces students to the
engineering profession and the design process. Course lectures and assignments include the design process; problem definition and solution; oral and written communications; group dynamics; public responsibility; current global engineering challenges; and engineering ethics. A group design project is required. Two hours.
ENGR 209SOLIDWORKS: MODELING AND SIMULATION. An introduction to
Solidworks Design and Engineering Software. The primary objective is to adequately utilize Solidworks for parametric modeling. Instruction will include parametric modeling and simulation to validate student designs. Additional modules will be included as an overview; specifically Electrical Design and Visualization/Animation. Projects will utilize both Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing methods to test modelling accuracy. Spring semester, two hours.
ENGR 216MECHATRONICS I. A survey for non-electrical engineering majors
covering the basic principles of circuit analysis, electronics, instrumentation, and electromechanical energy conversion, with computer applications. Prerequisites: Mathematics 162, Physics 102, and Engineering 120 or Computer Science 141. Three hours.
ENGR 274MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING. A course for
engineering and science majors covering selected topics in probability and statistics, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, and numerical methods as applied to the solution of problems in engineering and science. Students who receive credit for Mathematics 213, 222, and Statistics 331 may not receive credit for Engineering 274. Prerequisite: Mathematics 162. Three hours.
ENGR 290SPECIAL ENGINEERING TOPICS. Special topics in the areas of new
engineering development based on student demand and faculty interest. Specific subject matter varies each semester with prerequisites and credit hours announced in advance of registration. One, two, three or four hours.
ENGR 301ETHICS IN ENGINEERING. This course investigates ethical decision
making from a Christian perspective as it applies to engineering and robotics. It includes an overview of approaches to ethical decision-making, as well as particular issues raised by the robotics field, such as robots making military decisions, privacy issues with in-home robots, issues with emotional bonds, etc. Prerequisite: Engineering 156. One hour.
ENGR 304DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS. Design of experiments for engineering design
optimization and analysis. An introduction to the statistically designed experimental techniques commonly used by engineers for design and process optimization, including ANOVA, factorial, CCD, Taguchi, and I-optimal designs. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of instructor. One hour.
ENGR 305INTRODUCTION TO LABVIEW. Introduction to LabVIEW. Presents the
fundamentals of the LabVIEW graphical programming environment. This visual programming language is from National Instruments and is commonly used for data acquisition, instrument control, and industrial automation. Students will gain a basic understanding of LabVIEW programming practices and will develop LabVIEW applications for data acquisition, data analysis, and real-time control. One hour.
ENGR 317MECHATRONICS II. An introduction to the field of mechatronics for
Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Engineering majors. Topics include sensors and instrumentation, power electronics and motor drives, actuators and motion systems, and digital control using sensor feedback. Prerequisites: Engineering 216 or Electrical Engineering 201. Spring semester, three hours.
ENGR 318INTRO TO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING. This course introduces the
fundamental principles of model-based systems engineering and the application to complex systems design. Topics include Agile development framework, requirements definition and analysis, systems architectures, and validation & verification. Alternate years, spring semester, three hours.
ENGR 340FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING. This survey
course will provide students with a broad overview of the interdisciplinary field of biomedical engineering. Students will learn to apply principles of mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, circuits, optics, and chemistry to solve problems associated with the medical field. The course is organized into 4 modules that each explore a major area of biomedical engineering including, but not limited to: rehabilitation devices, instrumentation and sensors, medical imaging, and pharmaceutical engineering. Module topics may vary from year to year. Students will explore cutting-edge innovation in weekly journal clubs and learn about a specific Biomedical Engineering topic in a semester-long research project. Spring semester, three hours.
ENGR 390SPECIAL ENGINEERING TOPICS. Special topics in the areas of new
engineering development based on student demand and faculty interest. Specific subject matter varies each semester with prerequisites and credit hours announced in advance of registration. One, two, three or four hours.
ENGR 401ENGINEERING DESIGN. A study of the principles and methods of
designing engineering systems in today's society including the design process; decision making in design; data analysis and verification of performance; ethical and environmental impact. The early stages of the design process are emphasized, including identifying needs, requirements specification, planning, and evaluating design alternatives. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Engineering or applied science and engineering. Fall semester, one hour.
ENGR 402ENGINEERING SENIOR SEMINAR. A study of engineering practice
topics to include intellectual property, risk management, reliability, managing people, and project economics. Principles and methods for analyzing the economic feasibility of engineering projects including interest, depreciation, rate-of-return, economic life, replacement costs, and comparison of alternative designs. Prerequisites: Senior standing in Engineering or applied science and engineering. Spring semester, one hour.
ENGR 412MODERN CONTROL THEORY. Analysis and design of feedback control
systems using modern control modeling and design techniques. Topics include state space modeling of mechanical and electrical systems, design of state-space controllers and observers, Kalman filtering, and an introduction to advanced topics such as robust control, optimal control (LGR/LQG), and others. Includes MATLAB/Simulink simulations and hands-on projects. Prerequisite: Engineering 411. Spring semester, three hours.
ENGR 413BIO-FLUID MECHANICS. This course explores fluid mechanics in the
context of the human physiological systems including blood flow and respiratory systems. Principal equations are derived from differential analysis of fluid flow, and models of characteristic flow conditions will be analyzed. Biofluid mechanics, vessel biomechanics, and hemodynamic analysis of the circulation system will be discussed. Three hours.
ENGR 414BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND REGULATIONS. This
course covers the many aspects of medical device development, from idea inception to its delivery to the marketplace. Students will learn about the US FDA regulatory system governing the use of medical devices in the United States, including regulatory pathways and device classifications. Students will analyze and discuss management of risk and the impact of ethics on technology development. Students will evaluate how the regulatory process is involved in device design and clinical studies. Three hours.
ENGR 415PROBABILISTIC SYSTEMS MODELS. An introduction to common
mathematical models used in the analysis and design of complex engineered systems. Topics include reliability models for different system architectures, queueing models to find system delays and throughput, and models for decision analysis to derive optimal strategies and assess the value of information. Prerequisites: Engineering 274 or Mathematics 214. Alternate years, spring semester, three hours.
ENGR 451CAPSTONE DESIGN LABORATORY I. An advanced lab course requiring
the student to complete their senior design project. The capstone design project is initiated, defined and documented. Extensive technical writing and oral presentation skills are employed. For electrical/computer engineering majors, this will include performing experiments in control systems, digital communication systems, and initiation of work with the senior design team. For mechanical engineering majors this will include 3-D computer- aided design and manufacturing techniques and experiments related to their senior project. For applied science and engineering majors, this will include a bio-technology project or project management element. Written reports and oral presentations are required. This course is designated Writing Intensive (WI) and Speaking Intensive (SI). Prerequisites: Senior standing in Engineering or applied science and engineering. Fall semester, three hours.
ENGR 452CAPSTONE DESIGN LABORATORY II. An advanced lab course
requiring student teams to complete their group design project. Written reports and oral presentations are required. This course is designated Speaking Intensive (SI). Prerequisites: Senior standing in Engineering or applied science and engineering; Engineering 451. Spring semester, three hours.
ENGR 480INTERNSHIP IN ENGINEERING. An opportunity for junior or senior
engineering majors to participate in an extended work experience (six months or more) under the supervision of an on-site manager and a department faculty member. Products of the internship will include an evaluation by the on-site manager, a journal of the internship experience, and a paper describing the experience and relating it to academic theory. This
ENGR 482CROSS CULTURAL INTERNSHIP FOR ENGINEERS. The Cross
Cultural Internship for Engineers provides students with an opportunity to apply engineering knowledge and professional skills in a cultural context different from their own home culture. This course provides an opportunity for international students to gain credit for working at an internship in the United States, while domestic students gain credit for working outside of the United States. Students are expected to demonstrate effective communication, professional and ethical responsibility, teamwork, and adaptability in diverse cultural and organizational settings. Required components include an on-site manager evaluation, a reflective journal documenting technical tasks and cultural observations, and a final paper analyzing the experience in relation to academic theory, engineering practice, and global and cultural factors. Credit may be received a maximum of two times. A minimum of 320 work hours (8-week experience with 40-hour work weeks) is necessary. Permission of the department chair is required. One hour. Biblical and Theological Studies Dr. Ansberry, Chair; Dr. Bibza, Dr. Byun, Dr. Campbell, Dr. Cotherman, Dr. Hall, Dr. Hubbard, Dr. Kemeny, Dr. I. McCray, Dr. Moeller, Dr. Robbins, Dr. Shepson, Dr. Trueman. Additional Instructional Faculty: Prof. Snoke, Dr. Thrasher. Course Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical and Theological Studies—36-51 hours Core Requirements (12 hours) Bible 100, 120, 130, and 240. Biblical and Theological Studies Concentration: Choose one of the following five options: •Biblical Exegesis concentration (36 hours): Concentration Requirements (27 hours): • Choose one of the following Biblical language course sequences (12 hours): Greek 101, 102, 201, and 202; or Hebrew 101, 102, 201, and 202. • Bible 210 • Choose one course from Bible 230, 231, or 331. • Choose one course from Bible 235 or 335. • Choose one course from Bible 236 or 336. • Bible 488 Concentration Electives (9 hours): • Biblical Exegesis: Choose one course from Bible 335 or 336 (the same biblical book may not be repeated). • Doctrine: Choose one course from Bible 220, 221, 320, 321, or 322. Departmental Elective: Choose any additional three-credit course with a BIBL prefix.
