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B ENGR 310 Computation Physical Modeling (4)
Computational methods for analyzing mathematical representations of physical processes that builds upon computer programming skills. Development of judgment for mathematical tool selection and identification of plausible but incorrect computational solutions and movement to correct solutions. Taught via in-class examples and programming with computational linear algebra utilized. Course overlaps with: TME 310. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in either CSS 112, CSE 121, or CSE 142; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in either STMATH 207 or MATH 207. Offered: AW.
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B ENGR 320 Fundamentals of Materials Science (4)
Properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites in relation to their internal subatomic, microscopic, and macroscopic structures. Incorporates materials testing, analysis of failure, and engineering of materials to achieve desired function and performance. Course overlaps with: MSE 170 and TME 320. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in B CHEM 143; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in B CHEM 144. Offered: AW.
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B ENGR 321 Materials Engineering Lab (2)
Weekly lab experimentation and techniques used in evaluating the physical and mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Instruction and use of analytical equipment, data collection and analysis, teamwork skills, laboratory report writing. Course overlaps with: MSE 311. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 1.7 in B ME 222; and a minimum grade of 1.7 in B ENGR 320, which may be taken concurrently. Offered: AWSp.
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B ENGR 494 Engineering Design and Innovation (3)
This course prepares students of the Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering programs to start capstone courses. Topics include engineering ethics; consideration of societal, environmental and other factors in design; innovation, design process, and methodology; human centered design; project planning and management; introduction to capstone projects. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 1.7 in either B EE 332 or B ME 333, or a minimum grade of 2.0 in CSS 360, any of which may be taken concurrently; and a minimum grade of 1.7 in either B EE 425 or B ME 343, either of which may be taken concurrently.
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B ENGR 495 Capstone Project in Engineering I (3)
The first course of a two-sequence capstone design course where students work on real-world multidisciplinary engineering projects to design a system, component, or process with specific realistic design constraints such as cost, engineering standards, and social impact. In this first course, students are expected to define and formulate the design problem, study alternative solutions, and develop a design plan and methodology. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 1.7 in either B ENGR 494 or B ME 494; a minimum grade of 1.7 in either B EE 332 or B ME 333, or a minimum grade of 2.0 in CSS 360; and a minimum grade of 1.7 in either B EE 425 or B ME 343. Offered: WSp.
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B ENGR 496 Capstone Project in Engineering II (4)
The second course of a two-sequence capstone design course where students work on real-world multidisciplinary engineering projects to design a system, component, or process with specific realistic design constraints such as cost, engineering standards, and social impact. In this second course, students are expected to refine and complete, build, and test their design work with the direct supervision of an engineering faculty. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 1.7 in B ENGR 495. Offered: SpS.
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