Courses --Engineering

EE304  Introduction to Engineering—Mechanical

This course is designed to introduce students to Mechanical engineering and related fields. Students explore topics in the fields of Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Biomedical Engineering. Using a combination problems sets, activities, design projects, and laboratory modules students learn first-hand how engineers apply the principles of mathematics and science to solve problems. Topics include mechanisms, statics, dynamics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics,and materials. 

EE306 Introduction to Engineering—Electrical

This course is is designed to introduce students to the study and practice of  Electrical engineering. Students explore on topics related to the fields of Electrical, Electronic, Computer, and Systems Engineering.  Using activities, design projects, and laboratory modules students learn first-hand how engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to solve problems.  Topics include circuits, electronics, and control systems.

EE309 Architecture & Civil Engineering

This course provides an overview of the interrelated fields of architecture and civil engineering.  Students use industrystandard software (Revit Architecture) to design buildings and illustrate the engineering basis of those designs.  Driven by hands-on projects and activities, this course covers topics such as the roles of architects and civil engineers, architectural history, project planning, site planning, building design, and project documentation and presentation.  A major focus is the development of a local property parcel, giving students the opportunity to model the real-world experiences of architects and civil engineers.  Students work in teams on all hands-on projects, thus developing teamwork and leadership skills.

EE316 Introductory Robotics 

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in simple basic programming of an autonomous robot, use of radio controllers, simple sensors and tracking; gaming strategy, teamwork, design, and some basic tool skills.  The instruction is both traditional and project-based.  A significant portion of the course is dedicated to the design and completion of an instructor-approved individual project chosen by the student.

EE404 Statics

Students will learn how to apply the principles of Mechanics to problems of equilibrium. Topics include: vectors, moments, analysis of force systems (trusses, frames, and machines), rigid body equilibrium, center of gravity, and moment of inertia.

EE412 Biomedical Instrumentation

In this course students will learn the basic principles of electronic instrumentation with biomedical examples. Concepts of analog signal processing, filters, input and output impedances are emphasized. Students are exposed to system design concepts such as amplifier design and various transducers. Laboratories reinforce basic concepts and offer the student design opportunities in groups.  Course will include a final design project and paper.