Engineering Programs

EGG101. Introduction to Engineering Science. 3 Credits.

This entry-level course provides students with an overview of the engineering sciences. Equal emphasis is placed on the three fields of engineering in which SUNY New Paltz offers degree programs; Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Each module offers hands-on learning experiences through projects.

EGG193. Engineering Selected Topic. 1-12 Credits.

EGG199. Modular Course. 1-12 Credits.

EGG250. Energy and the Environment. 3 Credits.

Energy fundamentals, fossil based (coal, oil and gas), nuclear and renewable energy sources (such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass, tidal and ocean thermal). Heat engines, use of energy in transportation, energy conservation and effect of energy consumption in the environment (locally and globally) are studied.

EGG293. Engineering Selected Topic. 1-12 Credits.

EGG295. Indep Study General Engi. 1-12 Credits.

EGG311. Engineering Statistics. 3 Credits.

This course will provide students with an understanding of the principles of engineering data analysis using basic probability theorems and statistical methods with emphasis on their application to real-world data processing problems.

EGG321. Technical Communication. 3 Credits.

Prepare proposal for Senior Design Project. Build high level statement, audience definition, product definition statement, product plan, risk assessment, and product verification and wrap-up plan. Also covers business memos, abstracts and summaries mechanical descriptions, poster sessions, business ethics, and business-oriented oral presentation. Two oral presentations are required.

EGG393. Engineering Selected Topic. 3-12 Credits.

EGG399. Modular Course. 1-3 Credits.

EGG408. Senior Design Project I. 2 Credits.

Part 1 of the engineering capstone experience. Students produce a two-semester project plan and work in teams, with guidance from their project advisor(s), to design and implement a prototype that they will demonstrate and present at the end of the semester. Attendance at project-management lectures is required.

EGG409. Sr Design Project 2. 2 Credits.

Part 2 of the engineering capstone experience, which culminates in a final design. Students, with guidance from their project advisor(s), improve on the prototype produced in EGG408. At the end of the course, students demonstrate and present their final design and submit a Senior Design Project Report that describes the entire (two-semester) design process.

EGG472. Engineering Management. 3 Credits.

Prepares engineering students for a career in management. Through class discussions, group projects, various videos, and guest speakers, students find out what a managements role will entail, including ethical issues. Students learn how to go from being a practicing engineer to being and engineering manager.

EGG493. Engineering Selected Topic. 1-12 Credits.

EGG495. Indep Study Generl Engin. 1-12 Credits.

EGC193. Engineering Selected Topic. 1-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EGC220. Digital Logic Fundamentals. 3 Credits.

An introduction to digital logic analysis and design. Topics include: number representations used in today's digital systems and their arithmetic properties and conversion techniques; combinational switching theory of digital element networks where no feedback is present; analysis and design of clocked sequential circuits where feedback is present; and an introduction to modern programmable logic devices and their programming and synthesis techniques.

EGC221. Digital Logic Lab. 1 Credit.

Experiments in both combinational and sequential logic design. Breadboarding, schematic capture, and Verilog implementation of digital circuits of varying complexity. Use of software tools to design FPGA based circuits.

EGC251. C/C++ Programming. 3 Credits.

A course in computer programming using high level programming languages (C/C++) as a tool to solve engineering problems. Topics include programming structure, decisions, repetition, arrays, functions, data files, addresses and pointers and object oriented design.

EGC293. Engr Selected Topics. 1-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EGC295. Indep Study Comptr Engin. 1-12 Credits.

EGC320. Digital Systems Design. 3 Credits.

State minimization, assignment, and design of synchronous sequential circuits. Verilog coding. Analysis and design of asynchronous sequential circuits. PLDS. Digital system design examples. Additional topics such as design of CMOS circuits, power reduction, testing etc.

EGC331. Microcontroller System Design. 3 Credits.

An introduction to Microcontroller Hardware and Software Design. Topics include organization and architecture; memory and I/O interfacing; and Assembly and C language programming. Interfacing and programming techniques with microcontroller peripherals that include: UART (Serial Communications), Counters and Timers, Interrupts, and Analog and Digital Interfacing.

EGC332. Microcontroller Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Self-paced laboratory to provide hands-on experience encompassing Assembly and C programming languages and interfacing peripheral devices as applied to microcontroller systems.

EGC412. Data Communications. 3 Credits.

A first course in Data Communications, which introduces the problems, solutions, and limitations associated with interconnecting computers by communication networks (LAN or WAN). The seven layer ISO Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) reference model serves as framework for the course with major emphasis on layers one through four (physical, data link, network, and transportation.

EGC433. Embedded Systems. 3 Credits.

Analysis and design processes required for utilizing advanced functionality, real-time (interrupt) interfacing, and bare-metal and RTOS programming techniques (using C) as applied to an industry standard microcontroller-based embedded system. Topics include: analog interfacing and data acquisition, sensors, actuators, signal conditioning, timers and PWM, parallel and serial interfacing, communication and networking and control concepts.

EGC442. Introduction to Computer Architecture. 3 Credits.

Computer architecture and hardware system organization are examined. Topics include performance issues, CPU organization and instruction set implementation, performance enhancement through pipelining, memory organizations, input/output structure, and an introduction to parallel architectures.

EGC445. VLSI Design. 3 Credits.

Introduction to CMOS, MOS transistor theory. IC technology and layout design rules. Design of CMOS circuits. Circuit characterization and performance estimation. Memory, clocking and input/output circuits. Microarchitecture of VLSI systems. Chip design projects. Testability.

EGC446. VLSI Design Lab. 1 Credit.

Static and dynamic characteristics of CMOS logic gates. Design of CMOS circuits using transistor schematics, and verification through simulation. Layout of CMOS circuits using state-of-the-art VLSI tools, design rule check, and verification through simulation.

EGC447. Functional Verfication of Hardware Systems. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the hardware verification practices used in industry. Students will learn how to create architecture for test benches, object-oriented approach, stimulus generation techniques, results checking, and how to analyze coverage using SystemVerilog.

EGC448. Software Defined Networks. 3 Credits.

Broadband and Carrier Ethernet Networks and technologies. Role of SDN in defining architecture of the next generation of networks. Determination of conformance criteria for network standards and protocols to support industry solutions and applications.

EGC451. Real-Time Systems. 3 Credits.

Practical experience of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and real-time debugging as applied to real-time embedded systems. Design and implementation of real-time embedded systems: controllers, data storage, data acquistion, and communication using a commercially available RTOS.

EGC455. Design and Verification of System on Chip. 3 Credits.

System-on-chip (SoC) design and verification, IP (intellectual property) reuse in design and verification, hardware/software co-design, embedded software, functional verification using SystemVerilog and Universal Verification Methodology (UVM).

EGC493. Comp Eng Select Topics. 3-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EGC494. Fieldwork Computer Engin. 0 Credits.

EGC495. Indep Study Comptr Engin. 1-12 Credits.

EGE193. Engineering Selected Topic. 3-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EGE200. Circuit Analysis. 3 Credits.

Electrical circuit parameters; Kirchhoff's laws; circuit theorems; transient analysis of first and second-order circuits; sinusoidal excitation: phasor analysis, complex power; frequency response; resonance and filters; magnetically-coupled circuits and transformers; three-phase circuits.

EGE201. Circuits Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Computer simulation and hardware experimentation on equivalent resistance, nodal and mesh approaches. Thevenin theorem, maximum power transfer, step response of first and second order circuits, power factor correction, and resonant circuits.

EGE293. Engineering Selected Topic. 1-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EGE295. Indep Study Elec Engineering. 1-12 Credits.

Selected research areas specific to faculty.

EGE302. Antenna Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Measurement of the far field pattern and characteristics of wire antennas and arrays for VHF. Measurement of the field pattern and characteristics of reflector type antennas in the X-band, and of aperture type antennas and arrays in the X-band.

EGE303. Microwave Fundamentals Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Measurement of VSWR and wavelength in waveguides, stub tuners and matching, calibration of altenuators, time domain reflectometry and frequency domain network analyzer measurement. Prerequisite/Corequisite: EGE342.

EGE306. Microwaves Circuits Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Design, build and test planar microwave devices such as power divider, coupler, filter, mixer, amplifier, and oscillator.

EGE311. Signals and Systems. 3 Credits.

Continuous and discrete-time signals, systems, and their properties; linear time-invariant systems: convolution; system descriptions using differential and difference equations; Fourier series, Fourier Transform and their properties. Laplace transform and Z-transform.

EGE320. Electronics I. 3 Credits.

Op-amp as a device, semiconductors, diodes, Zener diodes, diode circuits, bipolar junction transistors: physics, biasing and amplification. Metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistor: physics, biasing and amplification. Bipolar translator as a switch.

EGE321. Electronics II. 3 Credits.

Multistage amplifiers (direct coupled, capacitor coupled), differential amplifiers. Advance current sources. Applications of operational amplifiers. Frequency response of amplifiers. Tuned amplifiers. Oscillators Waveform generators. Feedback amplifiers, and stablity of feedback amplifiers. Power amplifiers.

EGE322. Electronics I Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Laboratory exercises covering op-amps, characterization of diodes, BJT, and MOSFET, diode circuits, biasing and amplication of BJT and MOSFET, including simple current source.

EGE323. Electronics II Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Laboratory exercises covering the multistage amplifier, direct coupled amplifier, difference amplifier, op-amp applications, frequency response, oscillator, waveform generator, power amplifier, and frequency response.

EGE331. Computer Simulation. 3 Credits.

Problem Solving and Engineering Methods, Algorithm Development, MATLAB Interactive Environment, MATLAB Programming Elements, Control Structures, Arrays and Matrix Operations, Plotting and Graphing, Recursion, Fundamentals of Database, Developing tables using Excel, Importing and exporting Excel tables to MATLAB.

EGE340. Applied Electromagnetics. 3 Credits.

Transmission line theory. Graphical solutions using Smith Chart. Impedance matching. Transients on lossless lines. Electrostatis, capacitance and electric energy. Magnetostatic, Inductance and magnetic energy. Maxwell's equations, the wave equation, and uniform plane waves.

EGE342. Microwave Fundamentals. 3 Credits.

Review of Maxwell's equations, propagation of plane waves, reflection and transmission of plane waves, transmission line analysis, strip lines and microstrip lines, waveguide analysis, microwave networks.

EGE350. Electric Energy Systems. 3 Credits.

Electric energy generation by using resources such as fossil fuels, nuclear, wind, water, and waves. Power plant equipment, such a s boilers, reactors, turbines, generators, transformers and switchgear. Electric power transmission, distribution, utilization and conversion to other energy forms.

EGE351. Electric Energy Systems Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Experimental verification of material studied in EGE350 such as single phase and three phase circuit, two watt meter method for measurement of three phase power, in balanced and unbalanced circuits, characteristics of single phase and three phase transformers, synchronous generators, electric power transmission, and distribution, three phase and single phase induction motors.

EGE393. Engineering Selected Topics. 3-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EGE399. Modular Course. 1-3 Credits.

EGE412. Communication Systems. 3 Credits.

Signal analysis, signal transmission. Digital communication systems. Amplitude modulation; angle modulation.

EGE413. Communication Systems Laboratory. 1 Credit.

AM communication circuits. FM communication. SSB communication circuits. RF power transmitting. Phase-locked loop circuits, frequency synthesis, time division multiplexing (sampling, PCM, DM), frequency division multiplexing, amplitude shift keying, phase shift keying, frequency shift keying.

EGE416. Control Systems. 3 Credits.

Feedback and robustness; transfer function, block diagram and signal-flow graph: Mason's gain formula; stability: Routh-Hurtwitz array; steady-state error; state-space: relation to transfer function, state-diagram; design of PID controllers; design of state-feedback controllers.

EGE417. Digital Control Systems. 3 Credits.

Analysis and design of control systems that use digital controllers. Representation of digital systems with difference equations and the Z-transform; Representation of Hybrid control systems (digital controller-analog plant); Stability analysis; Design of digital controller algorithms; Verification of digital controller design via MAT:LAB simulation.

EGE418. Control Systems Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Simulation and hardware experiments on the following topics: plant parameter identification, robustness, steady-state error, transient duration, absolute and relative stability. Verification via simulation of controller design in the same time domain and in the frequency domain.

EGE421. Microelectronic Technology. 3 Credits.

Miller indices, Crystal growth, Major steps in the fabrication of microelectronic devices (diffusion ion implantation, thermal oxidation, film deposition (physical and chemical), etching, lithography, contacts and interconnections and yield.

EGE422. Electronic Design Automation Lab. 1 Credit.

Principles of electronic design, schematic design, electronic packaging technologies, PCB materials, PCB Layout, PCB Assembly, PCB manufacturing processes, principles of 3D modeling, 3D modeling of electronic components and enclosures.

EGE423. Solid State Devices. 3 Credits.

This course introduces the basics of semiconductor physics and modeling and devices such as pn junction diode, bipolar transistor, metal-semiconductor contacts, field effect translator (MESFET and MOSFET), optical (solar cell LED, laser diode), power and microwave devices.

EGE424. Microelectronic Technology Lab. 1 Credit.

This course introduces students to various processing involved in fabrication of integrated circuits such as thermal oxidation, film deposition, lithography, cleaning and etching, rapid thermal processing and characterization.

EGE435. VLSI Design. 3 Credits.

Introduction to MOS devices and circuits (N-MOS, CMOS), MOS transistor theory. Integrated system processing technology and design rules (N-MOS and CMOS), circuit characterization and performance estimation, N-MOS and CMOS circuits and logic design. Interfacing. Introduction to VLSI design tools. Testability analysis. Microarchitecture of VLSI systems. Chip design projects? .

EGE441. Transmission Line Theory. 3 Credits.

Analysis and design of short, medium, and long transmission lines. Bundled conductors, skin effect, proximity effect, and geometric mean distance. Ferranti effect. Standing waves and traveling waves.

EGE445. Antenna Systems. 3 Credits.

Antenna parameters, wire antennas, arrays of wire antennas, aperture and printed circuit type antennas, reflectors and feeds.

EGE446. Antenna Systems Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Measurement of the far field pattern and characteristics of wire antennas and arrays for VHF. Measurement of the field pattern and characteristics of reflector type antennas in the X-band, and of aperture and printed circuit type antennas and arrays in the X-band.

EGE451. Electromechanical Energy Conversion. 3 Credits.

Advanced topics in electromechanical energy conversion and drives. Transformers. Induction machines, three phase and single phase, Synchronous machines, Electric drives, Induction generators.

EGE452. Electric Power Systems. 3 Credits.

Energy courses, transmission line parameters, transmission line modeling, power flow analysis, voltage frequency control, power system protection.

EGE455. Electromechanical Energy Conversion Laboratory. 1 Credit.

Operation of single and three phase transformers. Characteristics of single phase and three phase induction motors. Characteristics of three phase synchronous machines. Characteristics of various types of direct current machines.

EGE493. Engineering Selected Topics. 12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EGE494. Fieldwork Engineering. 1-12 Credits.

Complete a prearranged and supervised industry-based project and submit a final technical report.

EGE495. Indep Study Elec Engineering. 1-12 Credits.

Selected research areas specific to faculty.

EGM101. Design With Additive Manufacturing. 1 Credit.

This course will present students with practical experience in the design of products. Students will learn the principals of design including the design, build, analyze paradigm. Students will leverage the power of 3D printing to take a novel product from concept to manufacture.

EGM193. Engineering - Mechanical Selected Topics. 1-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EGM201. Design Using Reverse Engineering. 1 Credit.

Building upon the practical experiences in Design with Additive Manufacturing (EGM101), students will use the principals of design by reverse engineering an existing product. Emphasis will be placed on improved design and functionality by reverse engineering as existing product from initial inspection to manufacture during this laboratory.

EGM211. Statics. 3 Credits.

Statics is the branch of engineering mechanics that is concerned with the analysis of forces on physical systems in static equilibrium. This class will help you interpret the forces supporting objects we encounter in our daily lives. Topics include: force systems, equilibrium, structural analysis, distributed forces, internal forces, friction, and virtual work. Finally, an introduction to mechanics of materials will be covered.

EGM212. Dynamics. 3 Credits.

Analysis of motions of particles and rigid bodies encountered in engineering. Topics include: velocity, acceleration, relative motion, work, energy, impulse, and momentum. Further development of mathematical modeling and problem solving. Vector mathematics where appropriate.

EGM213. Dynamics Laboratory. 1 Credit.

An introduction to experimental methods in Mechanical Engineering relating to rigid body kinematics, and dynamics of vibrating systems. Experimentation, data acquisition and analysis / interpretation of experimental data, comparison of measurements to numerical/analytical predictions, and formal engineering report writing.

EGM221. Engineering Materials. 3 Credits.

The relationship between the structure of materials and the resulting mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties. Topics include: Atomic structure, bonding, atomic arrangement; crystal symmetry, crystal structure, habit, lattices, defects and the use of X-ray diffusion, phase quilibria, and micro-structural development. Applications to design.

EGM293. Engineer-Mechanical Sel Topics. 1-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EGM295. Indep Study Mechanical Engineering. 1-12 Credits.

EGM301. Design of Measurement Instrumentation. 1 Credit.

Building upon the practical experiences in EGM101 & EGM201, students will use the principles of design, to design an experiment to measure a physical quantity. In addition to designing the experiment, students will be required to design and manufacture the instrumentation for the experiment. Students will be expected to plan the design process of both the experiment and the instrumentation, as well as, prepare a proposal detailing the design including time and cost schedules.

EGM302. Intro to Finite Element Analysis. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the theory and practice of finite element analysis. Basic computation of one and two-dimensional structural elements (such as truss, beams, and plane elements) are introduced. Complex applications of commercial finite element packages in the areas of statics, strength of materials, and heat transfer are covered through in-class (hands-on) experiences, and projects.

EGM303. Advanced Computer Aided Design. 3 Credits.

Building from a foundation of existing fundamental Computer Aided Design skills, students will develop requisite skills and management techniques to gain an understanding and appreciation to effectively use CAD from project inception to completion.

EGM304. Design of Machine Elements. 3 Credits.

Using concepts of failure prevention, this course introduces machine component design. A wide range of engineered mechanical elements (such as fasteners, shafts, and springs) are analyzed considering manufacturing, design, and implementation. The principles of material selection and processing (including welding, machining, casting, forming, and molding) and their design are introduced. Finally, geometric interaction of elements is considered through fits and tolerances with emphasis on function, performance, and reliability.

EGM311. Kinematics of Machines. 3 Credits.

This course will focus on the application of kinematics to the analysis, synthesis, and design of mechanisms. Specific topics covered will include linkage synthesis (graphically and analytically), position analysis, velocity analysis, acceleration analysis, cam design, and gear trains.

EGM312. System Dynamics. 3 Credits.

This course will focus on the modeling of dynamic systems in the mechanical. Electrical, thermal, and fluid domains. Steady-state and transient response will be addressed within the time domain and frequency domain techniques.

EGM322. Mechanics of Materials. 3 Credits.

An introduction to solid mechanics, with topics including stress and strain in structural elements, mechanical properties of materials, extension / torsion / bending of members, combined loadings, static indeterminacy, stress / strain transformations, Mohr's circle, failure theories, buckling and strain energy.

EGM323. Materials Lab. 1 Credit.

Study of the properties, behavior, and performance of engineering materials including: stress-strain relations, strength, deformation, and fracture. Introduction to experimental techniques common to mechanical engineering: interpretation of experimental data, comparison of measurements to numerical/analytical predictions, and formal engineering report writing.

EGM331. Thermodynamics. 3 Credits.

Properties of working fluids and fundamental relations for processes involving the transfer of energy. Topics include: First and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes, properties of pure substance. Application to engineering problems.

EGM332. Fluid Mechanics. 3 Credits.

Analysis of steady ideal and viscous fluid flow systems using the continuity, Bernoulli and momentum equations. Boundary layer theory is treated in terms of viscous and pressure drag, lift, and its importance in heat and mass transfer. Dimensional analysis and dynamic similitude are studied to provide an understanding of flow systems analysis and modeling. Introduction to pipe flow and open channel flow.

EGM333. Thermo-Fluids Lab. 1 Credit.

An introduction to experimental methods in Mechanical Engineering: review and use of pressure, temperature, and flow measuring devices. Experimentation, data acquisition and analysis selected from within the thermo-fluids area.

EGM334. Heat Transfer. 3 Credits.

The course discusses quantitatively the three main modes of heat transfer; which are conduction, convection, and radiation. A combined approach will be followed that will stress both the fundamentals of the rigorous differential description of the involved phenomena and the empirical correlations used for engineering design.

EGM335. Thermo System Design. 3 Credits.

Thermodynamics of power cycles, refrigeration, air conditioning, and combustion processes; analysis, design, and testing of systems involving both conventional and renewable energy sources for power generation, heating, and cooling applications.

EGM336. HVAC. 3 Credits.

Fundamentals of single and multistage vapor-compression refrigeration cycles and their component devices will be studied in depth. Psychrometric fundamentals and air treatment techniques common in air conditioning systems will be covered. Load estimation calculations will be performed.

EGM340. Mechanical Measurements. 3 Credits.

This course will explore the background, theory, and practice of engineering measurements. Topics will include design of measurement systems, test plans, statistics, analog/digital sampling methods, and measurement instrumentation.

EGM393. Engineer-Mechanical Sel Topics. 1-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EGM421. Mechanical Behavior of Materials. 3 Credits.

Fundamentals for understanding and manipulating the mechanical behavior of engineering materials. Building upon the principles of materials science and solid mechanics, this course covers the mechanisms, as well as the material structure-property relationship, behind material failure that includes fracture, fatigue and creep. Further, the theories and models for predicting and preventing material failure will be introduced through case studies on machinery and IC circuitry.

EGM441. Mechanical Vibrations. 3 Credits.

The objective of this course is for students to learn analytical, experimental, and numerical treatment of vibration phenomena. Topics include linear oscillator analysis (Laplace transforms, complex harmonic balance, Fourier transforms, eigenvalue problems, modal analysis, and simulation), experimental methods, and an introduction to nonlinear dynamic systems. Free and forced vibrations of mechanical systems with lumped inertia, springs, and dampers are the primary emphasis.

EGM493. Engineer-Mechanical Sel Topics. 1-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EGM494. Fieldwork Mechanical Engineering. 1-12 Credits.

EGM495. Indep Study Mech Engineering. 1-12 Credits.