1996-1997 Academic Catalog

ENGR-427 Digital Signal Processing-Sp 3 hours Introduction to digital signal processing, review of continuous time– linear systems, application of Fourier series, spectral analysis, sampling theory, sampled spectrums, the01y of discrete-time systems, realization of discrete-time systems, frequency response of discrete-time systems, design of FIR and IIR filters, and properties of the Fast Fourier Transform. Design project. Prerequisite: ENGR-318 Linear Systems; ENGR-221 FORTRAN or ENGR-280 "C" Programming. (even years) ENGR-432 Communications Theory-W 4 hours Introduction to communications theory, modulation techniques, detection techniques, noise, and computer communications. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Design project required. Prerequisite: ENGR-303 Circuits II; ENGR-318 Linear Systems. (Fee: $20) ENGR-435 Power Systems-W 3 hours Principles of electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution, three-phase circuits, power system analysis, load flow, fault currents, system protection, and stability. Prerequisite: ENGR- 333 Electromagnetics. (Fee: $10) (even years) ENGR-437 Advanced Communications and Networks-Sp 3 hours Performance of analog and digital communication systems and networks in the presence of noise; M-ary signals, signal space concepts, othogonal signals; optimal receiver design; spread– spectrum communications; introduction to information the01y. Prerequisite: ENGR-320 Probability and Random Processes for Engineers; ENGR-432 Communications Theory. (odd years) ENGR-441 Introduction to Fracture Mechanics 3 hours Study of failure modes due to both static and dynamic loading; brittle fracture criteria, elastic behavior, stress fields around cracks, fatigue failure. Prerequisite: ENGR-341 Properties ofEngineering Materials. ENGR-445 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis 3 hours Problem formulation using calculus of variations and matrix the01y, Rayleigh-Ritz method and methods of weighted residuals, potential operators, essential derivatives; development of the FEM and the steps to follow, assembly of elements, imposition of boundary conditions, interpretation of results; experience using a commercial code. Prerequisite: ENGR-221 FORTRAN or ENGR-280 "C" Programming; ENGR-276 Mechanics III Strength ofMaterials; ENGR-250 Numerical Methods. (Fee: $25) ENGR-447 Digital Control Systems-W 3 hours Analysis and design of discrete-time sampled-data control systems, signal sampling, A/D and D/A conversion, quantization, z-domain transfer functions, transient response, frequency response, stability and performance of computer controlled systems, controller design. Prerequisite: ENGR-347 Feedback Control Systems. ENGR-451 Propulsion 3 hours Principles of tlnust production and compressible flow; thennody– namics of jet propulsion systems. Prerequisite: ENGR-352 Thermo– dynamics II; ENGR-360 Fluid Mechanics. ENGR-460 Compressible Fluid Flow 4 hours Compressible flow of gases in engineering systems, isentropic flow in variable area passages, shock and expansion waves, flow with wall friction and heat transfer. Prerequisite: ENGR-250 Numerical Methods in Engineering; ENGR-351 Thermodynamics I; ENGR-360 Fluid Mechanics. ENGR-461 Senior Design I-W 5 hours Capstone design project for engineers. Each student accepts a design problem or proposes a design project to solve a particular problem and seeks sponsorship from an engineering faculty and (optionally) a third party interested in the solution of the problem; arranged with the faculty sponsor. Prerequisite-mechanical engineering students: ENGR-425 Mechanical Design and senior status in mechanical engineering. Prerequisite-electrical engineering students: ENGR-421 Electrical Design and senior status engineering. (Fee: $45) ENGR-462 Senior Design II-Sp 5 hours A continuation of ENGR-461 emphasizing prototyping, trouble– shooting, design modifications, project finalization, reporting and oral presentation. Prerequisite: ENGR-461 Senior Design I. (Fee: $45) Engineering 101 ENGR-466 Radiation and Solar Energy-A 3 hours Fundamentals of radiation heat transfer including shape factors, wave length dependence, and material properties. Applications to solar energy engineering and design problems. Prerequisite: ENGR- 365 Heat Transfer. (even years) ENGR-471 Electrical Machines-A 4 hours Introduction to the principles of analysis and characteristics of AC and DC rotating machines and electro-mechanical devices; transform– ers, single- and three-phase motors and generators. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ENGR-310 Electronics and Instrumentation. (Fee: $20) ENGR-474 Dynamics of Machines 3 hours Dynamic anaiysis of machines and mechanisms; Newton's laws of motion, energy methods, force analysis, shaking forces, static and dynamic balancing, engine dynamics, multi-cylinder engines, cam dynamics. Prerequisite: ENGR-374 Kinematics and Design of Machines. ENGR-476 Advanced Strength of Materials 3 hours Analysis of beams with non-symmetrical sections, non-circular torsion, beams on elastic foundations, failure theories, Moln"s circle for stress and strain, load-deflection analysis by energy methods. Prerequisite: ENGR-276 Mechanics III-Strength ofMaterials. ENGR-480 Professional Ethics-Sp 4 hours Professional conduct, engineer-client relations, product liability, legal problems, and the Ethics Code established by the Engineering Profession studied from a biblical perspective; students explore ethical problems encountered in the application of engineering practice within diverse cultures of the real world. Prerequisite: senior status. ENGR-488 Random Vibration and Signature Analysis 3 hours Introduction to the vibration of discrete systems to random excitation; harmonic vibration, transient response, convolution integral, Laplace and Fourier Transform, Discrete Fourier Transform and Fast Fourier Transform; random variables, coherence, correla– tion, auto- and cross-correlation, power spectral density, transfer function, and modal analysis. Prerequisite: ENGR-310 Electronics and Instrumentation; ENGR-488 Vibrations. Projects required. (Fee: $30) ENGR-495 Senior Seminar-Sp 1 hour Required weekly meeting ofsenior engineering majors to address the transitions into the professional work enviromnent; special topics, current issues, and socio-technical problems will be presented and analyzed. Prerequisite: senior status in engineering. Cedm1,ille engineering students take their engineering skills to underdeveloped countries through summer missions trips.