Engineering, BSE

Logic circuit elements, logic function and Boolean algebra, combinational logic circuits, PLD and CPLD, introduction to VHDL, sequential logic circuits, finite state machine, memory devices and systems. Two hours lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 101 and PHYS 210. Corequisite: ENGR 302L. (Offered fall semester of odd calendar years.)

Introduction to principal concepts and methods of fluid mechanics. Topics include pressure, hydrostatics, and buoyancy; open systems and control volume analysis; mass conservation and momentum conservation for moving fluids; viscous fluid flows, flow through pipes; dimensional analysis; boundary layers, and lift and drag on objects. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in PHYS 210. (Offered fall semester of odd calendar years.)

Introduces the structure of an atom and its arrangement to form solid materials. Highlights the deviation from an ideal atomic or imperfections within the atomic arrangement. Presents the relationship between these atomic arrangements and the material's mechanical, thermal, electronic, magnetic, and photonic properties. (Offered Spring of Odd Years)

An intermediate course that is basic for graduate work in physics. Topics covered include direct and alternating current circuits, static electric and magnetic fields, and Maxwell's equations. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in PHYS 210. (Offered spring of even calendar years.)

This course will address principles and properties of engineering materials and manufacturing processes with a focus on their appropriate selection in design. Based on these principles and properties, as well as hands-on laboratory experiences, students will develop systematic methods for matching materials and process choices to the mechanical, thermal, electro-magnetic, and environmental constraints set by the technical requirements of a design problem or project. Prerequisites: Grade of C- or higher in CHEM 111, ENGR 322, and PHYS 210. (Offered fall semester of even calendar years.)

This course will address development of basic, practical knowledge and skills in operating manual and CNC-controlled machine tools. Both subtractive and additive manufacturing processes will be explored, and students will learn best practices for making informed choices between them based on design needs. Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) will be introduced to provide background for future courses (e.g. senior capstone project). Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 312. (Offered spring semester of odd calendar years.)

Topics in physical optics include the Fresnel laws of refraction and reflection, interference, Fourier analysis and diffraction. Topics in modern optics include Lasers, electroptics, nonlinear optics, and fiber optics. Prerequisites: Grade of C- or higher in MATH 116 and PHYS 210. (Offered fall semester of odd calendar years.)

An intermediate course on quantum mechanics using matrix formalism and operator methods; quantum states of photons and electrons, measurement, angular momentum and rotation, two-particle systems and entanglement, time evolution, harmonic oscillator, wave mechanics in three dimension. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in PHYS 220. Corequisite: PHYS 324L. (Offered spring semester of odd calendar years.)

This course introduces systems dynamic control fundamentals and their design issues for electrical engineering applications. Emphasis is on linear, time-invariant, multi-input multi- output systems. Topics include open and closed-loop state-space representations, analytical solutions, computer simulations, stability, controllability and controller design. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 230. (Offered spring semester of odd calendar years.)

This course will cover the physics of diodes; diode applications; physics, biasing, and small-signal models of bipolar junction transistors (BJT's) and field-effect transistors (FET's); frequency response of amplifiers; feedback; oscillators; operational amplifiers; and active filters. (Three hours lecture and two hours lab each week.) Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 230. (Offered fall semester of even calendar years.)

This course will have a theoretical and hands-on experience of mathematical modeling in mechanical systems; thermal stresses, beam elements, and solid models. Prerequisites: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 308 and ENGR 322. (Offered spring semester of even calendar years.)

An introduction to microcontroller and embedded systems. Microcomputer hardware organization and software programming; use of microcontrollers in embedded systems. Two hours lecture and two hours lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 302. (Offered spring semester of even calendar years.)

This course explores the fundamental principles of vehicle dynamics, including acceleration, braking, road loads, ride, cornering, suspensions, steering systems, rollover, and tire mechanics. Students will learn to model and analyze vehicle behavior under various conditions, enhancing their understanding of automotive engineering and performance optimization. Prerequisites: C- or better in ENGR 240, ENGR 260, and PHYS 200.

A study of legislation and implementing regulatory bodies dealing with U.S. and international policy. Students will gain a balanced, yet critical, account of how regulation is carried out, and the effect of political forces. Issues of general interest (e.g., solid waste, water, and air quality) are explored, as are emerging issues such as environmental waste at nuclear weapons facilities and political problems inherent in protecting biodiversity. The crisis of regulatory capacity in the U.S., which has developed in the environmental field since 1970, including deficiencies in institutional and policy design are also examined. Prerequisite: BIOL 110, BIOL 112, and CHEM 112

Organisms do not exist or function in a vacuum, but are strongly influenced by their environment and, in turn, alter that environment and affect the growth and development of other organisms. In this course we will consider the interaction of organisms and their environments. We will study ecological processes functioning at levels of individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. (Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.) Prerequisite: BIOL 112. (Offered fall semester.) Corequisite: BIOL 370L

Offered: Every semester.

Laboratory applications of upper level physics in one of Greenville's labs. Special emphasis will be given to developing skills to conduct experiments and use of instrumentation, automation, and data analysis. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in PHYS 220. (Offered fall semester of odd calendar years.)

This course deals with the basic principles of biology. Consideration is given to cell biology and structural and functional organization of plants and animals. Principles of reproduction, genetics, and ecology are introduced as well as a brief survey of the kingdoms of living organisms. Beginning course for all biology majors. Meets the general education laboratory science requirement. (Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.) (Offered every semester.) Corequisite: BIOL 110L

Basic principles of chemical reactions and descriptive chemistry are integrated in terms of the periodic table, atomic structure, bond types, molecular geometry, reaction rates, and thermodynamics. (Three lecture hours and three hours lab per week.) (Offered spring semester). Prerequisite: CHEM 111 Corequisite: CHEM 112L

Logic circuit elements, logic function and Boolean algebra, combinational logic circuits, PLD and CPLD, introduction to VHDL, sequential logic circuits, finite state machine, memory devices and systems. Two hours lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 101 and PHYS 210. Corequisite: ENGR 302L. (Offered fall semester of odd calendar years.)

Introduction to principal concepts and methods of fluid mechanics. Topics include pressure, hydrostatics, and buoyancy; open systems and control volume analysis; mass conservation and momentum conservation for moving fluids; viscous fluid flows, flow through pipes; dimensional analysis; boundary layers, and lift and drag on objects. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in PHYS 210. (Offered fall semester of odd calendar years.)

Introduces the structure of an atom and its arrangement to form solid materials. Highlights the deviation from an ideal atomic or imperfections within the atomic arrangement. Presents the relationship between these atomic arrangements and the material's mechanical, thermal, electronic, magnetic, and photonic properties. (Offered Spring of Odd Years)

This course will address principles and properties of engineering materials and manufacturing processes with a focus on their appropriate selection in design. Based on these principles and properties, as well as hands-on laboratory experiences, students will develop systematic methods for matching materials and process choices to the mechanical, thermal, electro-magnetic, and environmental constraints set by the technical requirements of a design problem or project. Prerequisites: Grade of C- or higher in CHEM 111, ENGR 322, and PHYS 210. (Offered fall semester of even calendar years.)

This course will address development of basic, practical knowledge and skills in operating manual and CNC-controlled machine tools. Both subtractive and additive manufacturing processes will be explored, and students will learn best practices for making informed choices between them based on design needs. Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) will be introduced to provide background for future courses (e.g. senior capstone project). Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 312. (Offered spring semester of odd calendar years.)

Topics in physical optics include the Fresnel laws of refraction and reflection, interference, Fourier analysis and diffraction. Topics in modern optics include Lasers, electroptics, nonlinear optics, and fiber optics. Prerequisites: Grade of C- or higher in MATH 116 and PHYS 210. (Offered fall semester of odd calendar years.)

This course introduces systems dynamic control fundamentals and their design issues for electrical engineering applications. Emphasis is on linear, time-invariant, multi-input multi- output systems. Topics include open and closed-loop state-space representations, analytical solutions, computer simulations, stability, controllability and controller design. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 230. (Offered spring semester of odd calendar years.)

This course will cover the physics of diodes; diode applications; physics, biasing, and small-signal models of bipolar junction transistors (BJT's) and field-effect transistors (FET's); frequency response of amplifiers; feedback; oscillators; operational amplifiers; and active filters. (Three hours lecture and two hours lab each week.) Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 230. (Offered fall semester of even calendar years.)

This course will have a theoretical and hands-on experience of mathematical modeling in mechanical systems; thermal stresses, beam elements, and solid models. Prerequisites: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 308 and ENGR 322. (Offered spring semester of even calendar years.)

An introduction to microcontroller and embedded systems. Microcomputer hardware organization and software programming; use of microcontrollers in embedded systems. Two hours lecture and two hours lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in ENGR 302. (Offered spring semester of even calendar years.)

This course explores the fundamental principles of vehicle dynamics, including acceleration, braking, road loads, ride, cornering, suspensions, steering systems, rollover, and tire mechanics. Students will learn to model and analyze vehicle behavior under various conditions, enhancing their understanding of automotive engineering and performance optimization. Prerequisites: C- or better in ENGR 240, ENGR 260, and PHYS 200.

Offered: Every semester.