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2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Course Descriptions

 

Engineering (ENGG)
  
  

  • ENGG 047 - Environmental Engineering

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    Definition of environmental problems, their sources, impacts on society and health management. Introduction to the applicable scientific basis of pollution control including chemistry, microbiology, climatology and epidemiology. Survey of water quality parameters, water resources, water pollution, air pollution, solid and hazardous wastes engineering.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    CHEM 003A , MATH 071  or permission of instructor.
  

  • ENGG 060 - Water Quality for Environmental Engineers

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Study of the chemical, physical and biological water quality parameters necessary for the design of water and wastewater treatment processes and operations. Basic physical and chemical parameters of pH, turbidity, alkalinity, suspended solids, hardness, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen and metal analyses are examined in laboratory exercises.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    CHEM 003A , 003B .
  
  

  • ENGG 063 - Biochemical Process Dynamics

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Chemical kinetics for application to natural and engineered systems investigated through the relationship of rate, energy and mass. Examination of several aspects of chemical kinetics: equilibrium, rate expressions for chemical reactions, effect of physical parameters on reaction rates and specific reaction examples relevant to environmental and bioengineering. Fundamentals of reactor theory and principles of mass balance to derive dynamic process models. Special consideration is given to kinetics of enzyme catalyzed reactions and microbial processes for application to process design.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    CHEM 003A , ENGG 047  or 081  or permission of instructor.
  

  • ENGG 081 - Introduction to Bioengineering

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    A survey of applications of quantitative methods of engineering and physical science to problems in biology and medicine. Topics include biomechanics, including solids and fluids; biotransport in the lung and circulatory system; heat transfer in human and animal systems; biomaterials of surgical implants; biocontrol; and bioinstrumentation. Oral presentation in class and a written report are required. Open to bioengineering and biology majors. (3 hours lecture.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    BIOL 112 , CHEM 003A, PHYS 11A  and MATH 071 . Credit given for this course or BIOL 137 , not both.
  

  • ENGG 100 - Engineering Economy

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    Economic analysis for managerial and engineering decision making. Capital utilization based on the time value of capital. Methods for the tangible evaluation of designs, projects and equipment based on cashflows and interest. Capital management, present worth analysis, break-even analysis, and rate of return determination. Factors such as inflation and taxes are also covered.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Sophomore standing or permission of department.
  

  • ENGG 101 - (MA) Numerical Methods I

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Iterative computational methods for solving numerical equations and systems using computer programs and spreadsheets. Roots of algebraic equations and equation systems. Matrices; solutions of linear algebraic equations by matrix methods, iteration, and relaxation. Taylor’s series, finite differences, numerical integration, interpolation, and extrapolation. Solution of initial and boundary value ordinary differential equations.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    MATH 072 , CSC 015  or ENGG 010  or equivalent programming experience. Same as CSC 102  and MATH 147 .
  
  

  • ENGG 106 - Biomechanics of Human Movement

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course will examine human locomotion from the level of muscle force-production all the way to the system level of whole-body locomotion. Topics will include muscle’s unique structure-function relationship; the impact of musculoskeletal geometry on the transformation of muscle force to joint torques; the kinematics, kinetics and muscle activity patterns of normal walking; the measurement systems used in human motion analysis; and the applications of and approaches to modeling human locomotion. The course aims to expose students to the breadth of the field of human movement biomechanics and is relevant to work in musculoskeletal biomechanics, motor control and rehabilitation.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 026  or permission of instructor. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • ENGG 108 - Biomaterials Laboratory

    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall
    Biomaterials come in different forms and structures depending on their intended biomedical applications.  This lab course will enable students to fabricate gels, scaffolds, and meshes using natural and synthetic polymeric systems, and subsequently characterize some of their mechanical, biological, and chemical properties.  Students will conduct experiments employing proper scientific methods to generate and test hypothesis, then acquire, analyze, interpret, and present data.  Skills learned here will be invaluable for conducting research in biomaterials and tissue engineering study disciplines.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 118 . Lab fee additional. (Formerly ENGG 197F, Special Topics: Biomaterials Laboratory.)
  

  • ENGG 110 - Project Management

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    An introduction to the concept of project management as a tool for the management of engineering endeavors. Students will be introduced to concepts and methods of management, such as motivating, directing, planning and controlling. An emphasis will be placed on the management of technology and scientific ventures, and the challenges these projects offer. Concepts such as organizational design, the strategic context of projects, project leadership, project evaluation, and stakeholder management will be discussed. Specific tools for the management of projects, including, but not limited to, software packages will be demonstrated and used. The course is designed to promote the development of student competency in the oral presentation of technical information.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Junior class standing or above.
  

  • ENGG 111 - Electromagnetic Waves and Transmission

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    Study of waves in transmission line networks including impedance properties and power transfer. Electromagnetic waves in waveguides and uniform media, including their reflection, refraction and transmission. Communication and radar systems design involving antennas and propagation. Optimum design methods for maximum power transfer.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 104 , MATH 144 .
  

  • ENGG 112 - Engineering Drawing

    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall, Spring
    Engineering graphics, descriptive geometry, graphical mathematics, sketching and orthographic projection are presented within the framework of the design process. Introduction to, and extensive use of, computer-aided drafting (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    High school trigonometry. No liberal arts credit. (Formerly ENGG 1.)
  
  
  
  
  

  • ENGG 117 - Environmental Unit Processes and Operations

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Theory and design of the physical, chemical, and biological unit operations of filtration, sedimentation, coagulation, flocculation, adsorption, ion exchange, disinfection, gas transfer, biological degradation, and sludge handling as applied to water and wastewater treatment.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 047  or permission of instructor.
  

  • ENGG 118 - Fundamentals of Biomaterials

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    Biomaterials play important roles in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, nanotechnology, and development of medical devices interacting with the biological system.  This course will provide a detailed analysis of the mechanical, chemical, and bio-physiological properties and behavior of the different types of biomaterials.  Upon successful completion, students should be able to select and justify appropriate materials for the design and engineering of biomedical implants.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    CHEM 003A . (Formerly ENGG 197E, Special Topics: Fundamentals of Biomaterials.)
  

  • ENGG 119 - Industrial Engineering Methods

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Operation and process analysis. Measurement and evaluation of worker-production systems including time study, work measurement, and predetermined measurement systems. Workplace design. Concepts in Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics. Systems engineering including the implementation of total quality management systems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    (Formerly Methods Engineering.)
  

  • ENGG 120 - Transportation Engineering I

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    An introduction to the principles and methods used by engineers and planners in the planning, design, and operation of transportation systems.  Vehicular flow models, highway capacity, traffic control, urban transportation planning, and environmental impact of transportation systems will be covered. Software tools for the design and analysis of such systems will be introduced. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 026 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • ENGG 128 - Human Computer Interaction / Human Factors

    Semester Hours: 3.0

    This course introduces fundamental concepts and theories that help students understand how learning human physiological and psychological strengths and limitations can lead to better design, more effective learning, friendlier human computer interactions for safer environments.

    This course considers the following topics, an introduction to human factors, research methods, design and evaluation methods, human sensory systems, cognition, decision making, stress and workload, safety and human error, principles of human computer interaction, sketch design and prototyping, handless interaction.

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Same as CSC 128 and CSC 228
  
  

  • ENGG 130 - Modeling, Analysis and Control of Dynamic Systems

    Semester Hours: 4
    Fall
    Dynamic system investigation process; physical and mathematical modeling of mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, fluid, thermal, and multidisciplinary engineering systems. Dynamic system response. Time-domain and frequency domain analysis; transfer-function, block diagram, and state-space model representations; linearization of components and models; control system design: stability and performance; feedback and feedforward control; root-locus and frequency response analysis and design techniques; proportional, integral, and derivative (PID) control modes. There is extensive use of MATLAB/Simulink and relevant MATLAB Toolboxes. There are 10 studio hardware/software sessions integrated into the course. (3 hrs lecture, 2 hrs lab)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 026 , 030 . Corequisite: MATH 131 . (Formerly Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems.)
  
  
  
  

  • ENGG 135 - Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    Fundamental concepts of structural design applied to reinforced concrete structures; limit state design methodology; properties of concrete and steel reinforcement; behavior of structural members subject to flexure, shear, axial loads, and combined actions; strength design of beams, slabs, columns, and footings; serviceability requirements; and design of structural systems for buildings.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 132 . (Formerly Structural Design.)
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • ENGG 141 - Mechanical Analysis and Design

    Semester Hours: 4

    Fall

    Mechanical design emphasizing complementary efforts of synthesis and analysis; engineering material selection for mechanical design; machine static and dynamic load determination with MatLab/Simulink; impact loading; applied stress analysis involving complex stress fields including thick-walled cylinders and curved members; deflection and stiffness considerations including energy methods, Castgliano’s Theorem, and column buckling; design for static strength: combined stress theories of failure and stress concentration; design for fatigue strength: multi-axial fatigue failure theories; design criteria for combined static and dynamic duties.  Mechanical components: shafts, gears, rolling-element bearings, screws and fasteners, springs, clutches and brakes.  Introduction to lubrication theory: types of lubrication, fluid friction, hydrostatic and hydrodynamic theories of lubrication, externally-pressurized bearings, squeeze-film bearings, wedge-film thrust bearings, journal bearings, and bearing materials.

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 026 , 028 . (Formerly Mechanical Analysis and Design I.)
  

  • ENGG 142 - Mechatronic System Design

    Semester Hours: 4
    Spring

    Mechatronics is multidisciplinary, model-based systems engineering. It is the synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, control engineering, and computer systems, all integrated through the design process from the start of the design process. Topics covered include mechatronic system design fundamentals, power transmission fundamentals, servo-system design: kinematics and dynamics of mechanical systems, trajectory planning for mechanical systems, electromechanical and fluid power actuators, mechatronic system sensors, control system design; system integration: system-level modeling, system-level performance, and tradeoffs. There is extensive use of MatLab Simulink and relevant MatLab Toolboxes.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 130  (Formerly Mechanical Analysis and Design II.)
  

  • ENGG 143A - Civil Engineering Design A

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring

    Integration of physical principles with mathematical analysis and/or experimental techniques as basis for an individually required design project in engineering science. The course is designed to promote the development of student competency in the oral presentation of technical information.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 028  and ENGG 132  or permission of instructor and senior standing in Engineering Science or Civil Engineering. No liberal arts credit. (Formerly Independent Engineering Design A.)
  
  
  

  • ENGG 143D - Design of Multidisciplinary Engineering Systems

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This course provides a meaningful culminating experience that introduces students to the multidisciplinary aspects of design, incorporating electronics and computer control within mechanical systems. The design process (i.e., need definition and evaluation; synthesis including development of alternative concepts; analysis including physical and mathematical modeling, simulation, and optimization; and detailed design) is learned through an engineering case study of an actual multidisciplinary product. The students, working in small teams, simultaneously apply the design process in the context of an open-ended engineering problem.  Professional development in areas of leadership, team dynamics, interpersonal relationships, technical communications, and project management is emphasized.  Oral presentations are required and the course is writing intensive.  2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 142  or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit. (Formerly Mechanical Engineering Design.)
  

  • ENGG 143E - Aircraft Design

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Design of an aircraft meeting the specifications of payload, range, cruising speed and runway length. Project follows accepted design procedure in calculating the design characteristics: fuselage, wing planform and shape, engine specifications. Analysis of the designed aircraft’s performance is calculated. The course is designed to promote the development of student competency in the oral presentation of technical information.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 140 . Corequisites: ENGG 145 , 146 . No liberal arts credit.
  

  • ENGG 143F - Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) Design

    Semester Hours: 3

    Spring


    Design of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning spaces for residential and/or non-residential applications. Considerations include cooling and heating load calculations, duct and pipe sizing, life-cycle costs, system configuration selection, equipment selection, and professional codes and standards.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 139 ; Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGG 114 . No liberal arts credit.
  

  • ENGG 143G - Independent Engineering Design B

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Integration of physical principles with mathematical analysis and/or experimental techniques as basis for an individually required design project in engineering science. The course is designed to promote the development of student competency in the oral presentation of technical information.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Senior standing in Engineering Science and Bioengineering. No liberal arts credit.
  

  • ENGG 143J - Electrical and Computer Engineering Design

    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall, Spring
    Integration of physical principles with mathematical analysis and/or experimental techniques as a basis for an individually required design project in electrical engineering.The course is designed to promote the development of student competency in the oral presentation of technical information.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Senior standing in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No liberal arts credit. (Formerly ENGG 143B.)
  

  • ENGG 143K - Electrical and Computer Engineering Design

    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall, Spring
    Integration of physical principles with mathematical analysis and/or experimental techniques as a basis for an individually required design project in electrical engineering. The course is designed to promote the development of student competency in the oral presentation of technical information.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Senior standing in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No liberal arts credit. (Formerly ENGG 143B.)
  
  
  
  
  

  • ENGG 150 - (MA) Engineering Mathematics I

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Systems of linear equations, row operations, Gauss Jordan reduction, matrix algebra, inversion, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, solutions of linear ODEs, algebra of the complex plane, polar representation and DeMoivre’s theorem, the complex exponential and logarithmic functions, Fourier Series, the solution of the heat and wave equations by Fourier Series, Bessel functions and applications.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    MATH 073  or higher. Same as MATH 143 . (Formerly MATH 143 & 144.)
  
  
  

  • ENGG 154 - Advanced Computer Architecture Laboratory

    Semester Hours: 1
    Spring
    Experiments provide laboratory experience in the designs and operations of different types of computer architecture, memory architectures, I/O and bus subsystems, special purpose architectures, parallel processing, and distributed systems. Explore hardware and software issues and tradeoffs in the design, implementation, and simulation of working computer systems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    CSC 153  or ENGG 153  and CSC 110A  or ENGG 032B  with permission of instructor. Same as CSC 154 . No liberal arts credit.
  

  • ENGG 156 - Independent Projects in Engineering Design — Industrial Systems Engineering and Operations Research I

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Selections assigned by the instructor for oral and written reports. The course is designed to promote the development of student competency in the oral presentation of technical information.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Prerequisite: Senior standing in Industrial Engineering or permission of department. Hours arranged on an individual basis. (Formerly Industrial Systems Engineering and Operations Research I.)
  
  
  

  • ENGG 159 - Engineering Ergonomics

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    The field of engineering ergonomics focuses on how people interact with tools, navigate workspaces, and carry out physical tasks. In this course, we will study the capabilities and limitations of the musculoskeletal system and apply this understanding to the design and evaluation of the tools, spaces, and tasks that individuals encounter in their work. Topics covered will include the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system; the evaluation of mechanical work capacity; and occupational biomechanical models; as well as task, workplace, and tool design intended to minimize worker injury. The class will also begin to explore the mechanical principles behind the design of objects for ease of use and minimization of use errors.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 025 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • ENGG 160A - Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory

    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall
    Introduction to measurement theory and techniques. Topics include measurement systems terminology (accuracy, precision, resolution, uncertainty, regression), digitization, data acquisition with LabView graphical programming, calibration and response of dynamic systems, bridge circuits, probability and statistics, and signal analysis.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 030 . Corequisite: MATH 131 . No liberal arts credit.
  
  
  

  • ENGG 165 - Bioengineering Modeling and Simulation

    Semester Hours: 3

    Spring

    Computational modeling is a vital tool of bioengineers to study, analyze and design medical and biological systems. This course utilizes MATLAB and COMSOL Multiphysics softwares to numerically-solve ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and partial differential equations (PDEs) problems, focusing on finite element method (FEM). Specific bioengineering topics and PDEs covered include structural mechanics of leg prosthesis and device components (Hooke’s law), diffusion and convection of drugs and proteins (Fick’s laws), heat transfer in biomaterials (Fourier’s law and heat equation), blood fluid flow mechanics (Navier-Stokes equations), and pacemaker leads modeling of electric current density (Maxwell’s equations).

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 010, MATH 131
  

  • ENGG 166 - Medical Instrumentation

    Semester Hours: 3.0

    Periodically 

    Introduction to the nature of biological signals and the systems engineering principles required for their measurement and analysis. Computer applications to the analysis of physiological signals such as the ECG and EEG and to modeling of biological systems. Design and analysis of amplifiers and digital filters for physiological signal conditioning is emphasized. The origins of signals, and the use of transducers, analog devices, operational amplifiers, and system analysis as applied to biological measurements are covered. Introduction to medical imaging systems and modalities. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)
     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 030, 034.
  

  • ENGG 169 - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall
    Experiments in fluid mechanics. Flow visualization, pipe flow analysis, boundary layer measurements, lift and drag of streamlined and bluff bodies, jet impact, supersonic flow characteristics. Use of subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel facilities and data acquisition system.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 115 . No liberal arts credit. (Formerly Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I.)
  
  

  • ENGG 171 - Principles of Communication Systems and Noise

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    Analysis and design of signals and electronic systems used for the modulation and demodulation of carriers. Communication systems using amplitude, angle and pulse modulation are compared with respect to instrumentation requirements, bandwidth and operation in the presence of noise. Computer simulation of performance and probabilistic methods of error analysis for analog and digital systems. Introduction to optical communications.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 177 , 189 , 193 .
  
  
  
  

  • ENGG 176 - Network Analysis

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall

    Review of circuit equations and classical methods of solution. Laplace transform method of analysis for signal sources and network responses. Convolution method of determining network response. Modeling and analysis of two-port networks. Resonance and filters: analysis and design. Applications to network design; delay distortion, equalization, compensation, and impedance matching.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 030 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 143  or ENGG 150 .
  
  
  

  • ENGG 179 - Control Systems Engineering

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Analysis and design of feedback control systems. Feedback principles: proportional, integral, derivative and PID feedback, error and stability analysis. Root-locus and frequency- response analysis and design methods. Case studies. Introduction to the state-space approach and digital control. Computer-aided design and analysis techniques.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    MATH 131 .
  
  

  • ENGG 182 - Fundamentals of Biomechanics

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course provides an overview of the mechanical properties, structural behavior, and dynamics of biological tissues. Students apply principles of statics, dynamics, and strength of materials to the musculoskeletal system. Focus is on biomechanics of soft and hard tissue in the organ systems, with linear viscoelastic modeling applied to soft biological materials. Applications of fluid mechanical principles to biological systems are also discussed. (3 hours lecture.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Corequisite: ENGG 028 . (Formerly Biomechanics and Biomaterials.)
  

  • ENGG 183 - Cell and Tissue Engineering

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    This course examines the use of cells, materials and chemical/physical factors in tissue engineering to improve or replace biological function. An important theme will be how cells function and interact in biological systems at the molecular and cellular level. From this, students will learn how mechanisms found in biological systems can be incorporated into engineering designs. Students will then be required to propose an original design that draws from topics covered in the course. The laboratory portion of the course provides hands-on training designed to teach students mammalian tissue culture techniques, current biological methods and to develop their ability to design and conduct experiments.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    CHEM 003A , BIOL 112 . (Formerly Special Topics in Bioengineering.)
  

  • ENGG 185 - Methods of Random Processes

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    Systematic development of the concept of probability and random process theory. Topics include probability and set theory, random variables, density and distribution functions, multivariate distributions, sampling statistics and distributions, central limit theorem, estimation and the philosophy of applied statistics. The material covered is applied to problems in engineering and the physical sciences.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    MATH 072 . Same as CSC 185 .
  

  • ENGG 186 - Design and Analysis of Experiments

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    Introduction to the principles of statistical analysis and experimental design. Emphasis on designs and analysis useful in scientific research and management science. Topics include inferences concerning one or more means, variances and proportions, regression and correlation, analysis of variance, and experimental design including factorial experiments.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 185  or CSC 185 . Same as CSC 186 .
  

  • ENGG 187 - Medical Imaging

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Introduction to the fundamental principles of Image Analysis in Biological Sciences and Medical Imaging. Emphasis on analysis techniques useful in scientific research. Topics include impulse response, transfer function, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), image display, 2-D convolution, 2-D Fourier Transforms, and linear and nonlinear filters. Theory formulations of major medical imaging modalities (X-ray CT, Ultrasonic, MRI, Radionuclide) are derived from basic principles.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Knowledge of a programming language (Fortran, C, or C++) and the ability to use existing computer programs (MATLAB) are recommended. ENGG 177  or 166 , PHYS 012A  or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit.
  

  • ENGG 188 - Operations Research Optimization Techniques

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Deterministic and probabilistic methods used in the solution of industrial engineering and systems analysis problems. Emphasis on mathematical model formulation and optimization. Topics include classical optimization methods, game theory, markov chains, deterministic and stochastic inventory models, queuing theory, and sensitivity analysis.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 185  or CSC 185  or equivalent. Recommend taking CSC 187  prior to taking this course.
  

  • ENGG 189 - Random Signal Analysis

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring

    Laws and methods of probability are introduced. Concepts such as random variables, probability distributions for discrete-time and continuous-time signals, and averages are developed. Random processes and random signals are defined and examined through temporal correlation functions and Fourier spectral characteristics. The techniques of linear system analysis, filtering and optimization with random signal and noise inputs are developed using power spectral density functions. Practical applications, using computational methods such as FFT, are explored.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGG 176   or MATH 144 .
  

  • ENGG 190 - Physical Electronics and Devices

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Development of techniques to examine device behavior from physical considerations, to characterize this behavior in terms of a mathematical model, and to use this model to interpret network behavior. The physical principles of charge generation and motion in conductors, semiconductors, vacua, plasma and optically sensitive media are considered. Various modeling techniques which are useful in electronic circuit theory (piecewise- linear, graphical and analytical) are developed. The devices considered will consist of semiconductor and vacuum diodes, vacuum triodes, transistors, tunnel diodes and negative resistance amplifiers.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 033 .
  

  • ENGG 191 - Remote Sensing

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    Properties of waves, their propagation and reflection. Directional features of antennas and relationship to spatial resolution. Radar (active) sensing for target detection and Doppler measurement with application to aircraft observation, traffic radar techniques, and rain measurement. The Global Positioning System, its principles and uses. Thermal emission of radiation, including the passive sensing of temperature, materials, and surfaces, from microwave to infrared frequencies. Earth observation and monitoring from space.  RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technologies, data types, and applications. Acoustic waves in fluids, ultrasonic propagation and applications.  

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 111  and 177  or permission of instructor. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • ENGG 192 - Electronics Laboratory

    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall, Spring
    The laboratory is designed to enhance the understanding and proper use of selected principles of electronic circuits. Topics cover diode and transistor applications, including feedback analysis and design, BJT and FET amplifier design and the analysis of measurement limitations of selected instruments.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 033 , 034 . No liberal arts credit.
  
  
  

  • ENGG 195 - Advanced Electronics Laboratory

    Semester Hours: 1
    Spring
    Experiments will provide laboratory experience in advanced measurement and instrumentation techniques. Students perform a number of selected experiments from the following: AM and FM modulation and demodulation, operational amplifier applications, regulated power supplies, sweep circuit design, data acquisition.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENGG 033 , 034 , 177 . Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGG 193 , 194 . No liberal arts credit.
  

  • ENGG 196 - Internship in Engineering

    Semester Hours: 1-6
    Periodically
    Engineering majors who have been offered an internship may receive credit through this course if approved by the chairperson of the engineering department. The internship must be training for a position in which a college degree would be necessary for full-time employment and in which a major in engineering would be considered beneficial.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Successful completion of at least 18 s.h. in engineering with a engineering GPA of 3.0 or above and permission of chairperson of the Engineering Department. May be repeated for credit up to 6 s.h. The number of semester hours depends on the type of work and on the number of hours worked and will be determined by the chairperson. Generally, students can expect to receive 1 s.h. per 28 hours worked. At the end of the semester, students will write and present a paper on the engineering work that they completed in the internship position. Students will be expected to keep a journal on their experience and to meet with the faculty mentor assigned to the course a minimum of three times to review the journal and paper preparations. Semester hours earned count toward general degree requirements but do not satisfy engineering major requirements. Final grades will include both on-site and academic work. An on-site evaluation of “poor” will result in a final grade no higher than “C”.
  

  • ENGG 197 A-Z - Special Topics in Engineering

    Semester Hours: 0-4

    Periodically
    Advanced topics that are not covered in other engineering courses are discussed.

    Current Special Topics

    ENGG 197I (A): Fluid Power Mechatronics

    This course focuses on the modeling, analysis, and control of fluid power systems in real-world applications.  Topics include:  fluid properties and fundamentals of fluid mechanics; hydraulic components: hydraulic control valves (pressure, flow, and direction), hydraulic pumps, and hydraulic actuators (linear and rotary); fundamentals of dynamic hydraulic systems (time response, frequency response, transfer functions, state-space equations, linearization, analogies, data-based dynamic modeling); feedback and feedforward hydraulic control design (root-locus, frequency-response, and state-space design, and digital control implementation); and hydraulic control systems (valve-controlled and pump-controlled).  Industrial case studies are covered.  Hardware demonstrations are included.  There is extensive use of MatLab / Simulink / SimHydraulics and relevant MatLab Toolboxes. 
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite knowledge required is a basic understanding of fluid mechanics, dynamic system modeling and analysis, feedback control, and the use of MatLab / Simulink.  (ENGG 130 and 142)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
  

  • ENGG 198 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Thesis

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Advanced research in the student’s area of specialization, culminating in written report and oral defense. Open only to senior engineering majors who are eligible for departmental honors and who secure, prior to registration, the written approval of an honors adviser and of the departmental chairperson. Can substitute for any 100-level engineering course with adviser’s approval, except senior design courses. The course is designed to promote the development of student competency in the oral presentation of technical information.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Permission of department chairperson.
  

English (ENGL)
  

  • ENGL 007 A-Z - Inquiries

    Semester Hours: 1 – 1.5
    Introductions to topics of interest to English majors with particular attention to their intellectual and professional lives after graduation.   

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    WSC 001  or WSC 002 . No liberal arts credit.  As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. May be taken three times for a total of 4.5 semester hours when the topic varies.
  

  • ENGL 008 A-Z - Explorations

    Semester Hours: 1-1.5

    Periodically

    Introductions to specific literary concepts, authors, or genres. Courses may be linked to on-campus cultural events, such as conferences, invited lectures, the Hofstra Shakespeare Festival, or the Great Writers, Great Readings series. 

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    WSC 001   or WSC 002 . As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. May be repeated for up to 3 s.h. when topic varies.
  

  • ENGL 010 - (LT) Introduction to Literary Study

    Semester Hours: 3-4
    Fall, Spring

    Introduction to the college-level study of literature. Class readings are carefully selected to represent both the thousand-year history of English and its vibrant contemporary global influence. Readings include poetry, prose, and drama and afford the opportunity to study various genres and types of writing in historical, political, and aesthetic contexts. The class emphasizes the skills needed to study literary art in college: close critical reading, analytical writing, and effective revision.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    WSC 001   or WSC 002 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Credit is given for ENGL 010, 014F  or 014S .
  
  
  

  • ENGL 014F - First-Year Seminar

    Semester Hours: 3-4
    Fall

    This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:

    The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This course is offered for distribution credit; consult the Semester Planning Guide for proper category listing. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar.



  

  • ENGL 014S - First-Year Seminar

    Semester Hours: 3-4
    Spring

    This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:

    The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This course is offered for distribution credit; consult the Semester Planning Guide for proper category listing. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar.



  

  • ENGL 020 - Ways of Reading Literature

    Semester Hours: 3-4
    Fall, Spring
    A seminar designed to introduce students to the many different ways to read literature and to the many issues that need to be addressed when reading and interpreting literary works. Students develop skills needed to analyze literature at an advanced level, and, through writing, class discussion, and oral presentation, become familiar with the theoretical and philosophical questions that are involved in the act of interpretation.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    WSC 001   or WSC 002 . Required of all English majors. (Formerly 100.)
  

  • ENGL 060 - (LT) Constructing British Literature

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course introduces students to the development of British literature from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, paying particular attention to ways in which literary texts from different historical periods and contexts speak to, through, and against one another; the formal, generic, and thematic elements that link and distinguish these texts; and ongoing construction and transmission of the always-changing canon of British literary history.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    WSC 001  or WSC 002 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. (Formerly ENGL 41, English Literature I.)
  
 

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