Engineering - 2009-2011 Course Catalog - Green River Community College

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Engineering (ENGR)

ENGR 100 Careers in Engineering (2)

Explores the functions of engineering and computer science, branches of the professions, educational requirements, and transfer institutions offering these programs. Includes an introduction to the competencies required for programming, problem solving, engineering design, and the planning of a program of study necessary to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or computer science. Formerly G E 100.

ENGR& 104 Introduction to Design (5)

Introduces design and communication principles using an engineering project approach. Stresses teamwork, design process, creative and analytical thinking, quantitative analysis, professionalism and ethics, social, economic and political context, and open-ended problems. Introduces the engineering design process by building group skills, understanding the effects of different learning styles, producing strategies for innovation, and fostering creativity in problem solving. Includes design projects, journal keeping, professionalism and ethical issues, and oral presentations. Satisfies a natural science requirement for AA degree. Formerly G E 104.

ENGR 106 Introduction to Engineering Problems (3)

Introduces dimensional analysis and vector algebra and their use in solving engineering problems. Uses Newton’s laws in problems involving forces, moments, acceleration and velocities. Discusses problem format, significant figures, statistics and error analysis, and their role in the design process. PREREQUISITE: MATH& 142 or equivalent. Satisfies a natural science or quantitative skills requirement for AA degree. Formerly G E 106.

ENGR& 114 Engineering Graphics (5)

A beginning lab course focusing on visualization, sketching, and 3-D parametric modeling computer aided drafting (CAD). Introduces the basic design competencies and graphical solutions of spatial problems using basic engineering drawing principles. Provides skills in graphic communication and visualization of 3-D objects, as well as design and problem solving skills. Recommended for all beginning engineering students. Formerly G E 123.

ENGR 120 Engineering Computational Tools (2)

Introduces MATLAB as a tool for mathematical analysis, visualization, simulation, and modeling. Class is an important tool for the engineering mechanics sequence (ENGR& 214, 215, and 225) where MATLAB is used in a variety of open-ended engineering design and analysis problems. Focuses specifically on the MATLAB features that are most useful in engineering coursework. PREREQUISITE: MATH& 142 or concurrent enrollment; or instructor's permission.

ENGR 140 Engineering Materials (5)

Investigates the basic principles relating to the structure and properties of materials used by practicing engineers. Provides discussion of the properties of organic and inorganic materials as related to their atomic, molecular, and crystalline structure. PREREQUISITE: CHEM& 161 or concurrent enrollment. Satisfies a natural science requirement for AA degree. Formerly G E 140.

ENGR 177 Engineering Work Experience 1 (1-12)

Allows students to work full or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer. PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171 and instructor's permission. Formerly G E 177.

ENGR 178 Engineering Work Experience 2 (1-12)

ENGR 179 Engineering Work Experience 3 (1-12)

ENGR 198 Independent Study-Computer Programming (1-5)

Encourages students to study independently and develop their special interest in computer programming. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. Formerly G E 198.

ENGR 199 Independent Study-Design Projects (1-5)

Students design, build and test a special project. With the approval of an engineering instructor, students select the project. Course permits students to explore a field of special interests under the guidance of an instructor. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. Formerly G E 199.

ENGR& 204 Electrical Circuits (5)

Introduces basic electrical circuits and systems. Topics include basic analysis techniques, nodal and mesh analysis, and Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits. Applies linear differential equations to basic circuits. Concurrent enrollment in MATH 238 is desirable. PREREQUISITE: MATH& 153 and PHY& 222. Satisfies a quantitative skills requirement for AA degree. Formerly G E 235.

ENGR& 214 Statics (5)

A fundamental course in the mechanics of rigid bodies in static equilibrium conditions. Solves practical engineering problems involving the loads carried by structural components using Static principles, vector notation and calculus for mathematical modeling. Teaches principles and their limitations within the context of engineering applications and the engineering design process. PREREQUISITE: ENGR 106 and MATH& 152; or concurrent enrollment. Satisfies a natural science or quantitative skills requirement for AA degree. Formerly G E 112.

ENGR& 215 Dynamics (5)

An in-depth treatment of the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies using vector analysis. Topics include kinematics, kinetics, momentum, and energy principles for both particles and rigid bodies. A required course for numerous engineering programs. PREREQUISITE: ENGR& 214, MATH& 152 and PHYS 201. Satisfies natural science or quantitative skills requirement for AA degree. Formerly G E 281.

ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics (5)

Introduces the basic principles of thermodynamics. Covers energy transformations, work and heat, ideal and real gases, first and second laws of thermodynamics, and applications to engineering systems. PREREQUISITE: CHEM& 161 and MATH& 152, or PHYS& 221. Satisfies a natural science requirement for AA degree. Formerly G E 280.

ENGR& 225 Mechanics of Materials (5)

A rigorous investigation of the concepts of stress and deformation in structural members. Focuses on the development of basic relationships between loads, stress, and deformation in members such as beams, columns, shafts, and tension members. PREREQUISITE: ENGR& 214; and MATH& 153 or concurrent enrollment. Satisfies a natural science requirement for AA degree. Formerly G E 240.

ENGR 250 Numerical Methods Using MATLAB (5)

Introduces the use of computers to solve engineering problems. MATLAB is the program used for numerical methods. Course does not present more theoretical aspects, i.e., proofs, deviations and so on. Solves some applications of engineering courses, e.g., the engineering mechanics sequence (ENGR& 214, 215 and 225), thermodynamics (ENGR& 224), and fundamentals of electrical engineering (ENGR& 204), with important and fundamental numerical methods. PREREQUISITE: MATH& 254 and one of the following: ENGR 120 or CS& 131 or 141.

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