BIO 160 CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY
An introductory course required of all science majors that emphasizes major concepts in biological science: structure and function, homeostasis, energetics, perpetuation, and evolution of living organisms. The laboratory will introduce students to the techniques and approaches used in biology. Three lectures and one laboratory period each week. Should be taken by intended science majors in the first year. Lab Fee: $400.00. This course fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for a science with a lab. (Fall, Spring) Staff/Four credits
CHE 131–132 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I AND II
Fundamental principles of chemistry. Topics covered in CHE 131 include: matter and measurement, atomic and electronic structure, stoichiometry, gases, bonding, and solutions. In CHE 132: chemical equilibria (gases, solubility), acids and bases, electrochemistry, thermochemistry, nuclear and coordination chemistry. Emphasis is placed on problem solving. Laboratory work includes Qualitative Analysis. CHE 131 is a prerequisite for CHE 132. Intended science majors should take this series in their first year. Lab Fee: $400.00 each semester. This course fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for a science with a lab. (Part I, Fall; Part II, Spring.) Hauri, Knurr, Marcotte, Niece /Four credits each semester
CSC 117 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
This course is an introduction to the field of computer science and structured programming in C11. Topics include basic computer architecture, the algorithmic approach to problem solving, various number systems, and logic. The programming language constructs introduced include types of variables, arithmetic operations, input/ output, decision statements, loops, and functions. (Fall) Brown/Three credits
CSC 250 INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING
This course extends the computer science and programming concepts introduced in CSC 117. The advanced topics include: objects, pointers, arrays, records, string types, and functions with output parameters. Prerequisite: CSC 117. (Spring) Brown/Three credits
ENG 130 ENGLISH COMPOSITION
This writing course emphasizes planning, composing, and revising. Specifically, the course deals with strategies for generating ideas, recognizing audience, clarifying purpose, focusing on a perspective, and choosing effective arrangements of ideas. Techniques of revision, which are central to the course, focus on appropriateness of language and effectiveness of development, as well as on editing. Counts in the Core Curriculum. (Fall/Spring) Staff/Three credit
ENV 150 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
An introductory course designed as a foundation course for all students interested in environmental science. The interdisciplinary nature of environmental science will be stressed by covering the chemical, biological, and social aspects of environmental issues and problems in a case study approach. The lab will expose the students to both field and lab work associated with applied environmental work. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Lab Fee: $400.00 This course fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for a science with a lab. Hauri/Four credits
LTE 140 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
This course is designed to acquaint the students with the form and structure of various genres of literature. Readings are mainly drawn from English and American literature. Class discussion and writing assignments will make use of such critical concepts as point of view, imagery, and tone. Counts in the Core Curriculum. (Fall/Spring) Staff/Three credits
MAT 117 CALCULUS I
An introductory course in differential calculus. Topics to be covered include limits and continuity, the derivative and applications, and an introduction to integration. The department also offers sections of MAT117 with a specific emphasis on business applications. Not open to those who complete MAT 131. Prerequisite: MAT 114 or department permission through placement. (Fall, Spring) Staff/Three credits MAT 118
MAT 118 CALCULUS II
The continuation of MAT 117. Topics to be covered include the definite integral and applications, elementary techniques of integration, partial derivatives, and first-order differential equations. The department also offers sections of MAT118 with a specific emphasis on business applications. Not open to those who complete MAT 131 or MAT 132. Prerequisite: MAT 117. (Fall, Spring) Kelton/Three credits
PHY 201–202 GENERAL PHYSICS I AND II
Mechanics and heat (first semester); sound, electricity, magnetism, and light (second semester). Three lectures and one laboratory period. Prerequisite: MAT 114 or Calculus (may be concurrent). Lab Fee: $400.00 per semester. This course fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for a science with a lab. (Fall, Spring) Georgiev, Rodriguez/Four credits each semester
PHY 213 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING
This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the variety of engineering disciplines, as well as provide students with the basics of the engineering mindset. The ability to develop and resolve solutions to applied problems is a necessary skill for a multitude of disciplines. The structure of the course emphasizes group projects and the use of computers to create models to solve problems. Prerequisite: Mat117/131 and Mat118/132 (can be taken concurrently). (Spring) Hauri/Three credits.
COURSES FOR ENGINEERING MINOR
PHY 213 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING
This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the variety of engineering disciplines, as well as provide students with the basics of the engineering mindset. The ability to develop and resolve solutions to applied problems is a necessary skill for a multitude of disciplines. The structure of the course emphasizes group projects and the use of computers to create models to solve problems. Prerequisite: Mat117/131 and Mat118/132 (can be taken concurrently). (Spring) Hauri/Three credits.
MAT 355 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
First and second order differential equations. Linear differential equations and linear systems. Existence and uniqueness theorems. Applications. Prerequisite: MAT 232 must be completed or taken concurrently. (Spring 2017, Spring 2019) Carlin/Three credits
CSC 117 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
This course is an introduction to the field of computer science and structured programming in C11. Topics include basic computer architecture, the algorithmic approach to problem solving, various number systems, and logic. The programming language constructs introduced include types of variables, arithmetic operations, input/ output, decision statements, loops, and functions. (Fall) Brown/Three credits
PHY 301 MECHANICS I: STATICS
The goal will be to endow students with a fundamental understanding of the engineering mechanics of static objects and fluids. Students will emerge proficient in problem solving, application of physical mechanical principles and critical thinking skills. This will be the first course in a year-long sequence on engineering mechanics. Topics to be covered include: Vector Algebra/Calculus, Vector forces & moments in 2-D & 3-D systems, Equivalent systems of forces, Equilibrium of rigid bodies, Centroids, centers of gravity, and distributed forces, Trusses, frames, machines: two-force and multi-force members, Beams: internal forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, Dry friction, Wedges & screws, Moments of inertia, Fluid Statics, Virtual work mechanics essentials.
Two electives (electives are chosen from two different disciplines)
MAT 356 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
Roots of equations. Analysis of errors. Convergence. Interpolation and polynomial approximation. Numerical differentiation and integration. Solving linear systems, unstable matrices. The computer is used throughout the course. Prerequisite: MAT 118 or MAT 132. (Spring 2018, Spring 2020) Brown/Three credit
CSC 317 JAVA PROGRAMMING
Java is an object-oriented programming language with many interactive multimedia capabilities. This course covers the fundamentals of Java programming language, including how to write, debug, and execute Java programs. The course covers object-oriented programming techniques, as well as creating Java applets and applications. Prerequisite: CSC 305. (Spring 2017, Spring 2019) Katcher/Three credits
PHY 275 APPLIED OPTICS
The course investigates the general methods and applications of optics within the natural sciences. We will consider the optics of waves, the electromagnetic nature of light, reflection and refraction, interference and diffraction, polarization and geometrical optics, and optical instruments widely used in the natural sciences. Lab Fee $400.00. Prerequisites: PHY 201, PHY 202 and MAT 114 or MAT117. Georgiev/Three credits
PHY 302 MECHANICS II: DYNAMICS
This course is a 3 credits course, the second in a year-long sequence on engineering mechanics, the first being statics, a required sequence for most engineering tracks. Students will explore the fundamentals of physical-mechanical principles and apply them to the dynamics of objects and fluids. Topics to be covered include: friction forces and spring forces, power, work, and energy, momenta, impulses, and collisions, dynamics of systems of particles, kinetics of a rigid body, fluids. This course is only offered in the spring, every other year. There is no lab requirement for this course.
CHE 311–312 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I AND II
An intensive study of the structure and interconversions of matter in its several states. Intra- and inter-molecular forces, thermodynamics, equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, and statistical and quantum mechanics are considered. Prerequisites: CHE 201–202, PHY 201–202 (may be concurrent with permission of instructor), MAT 117–118 or MAT 131–132 or permission of the instructor. Lab Fee: $400.00 per semester. (Fall, Spring) Knurr/Four credits each semester.
Approved engineering courses (transfer credit or consortium)