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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. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in CSS 112; 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. 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. 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)
The first senior-level design course of the three-quarter capstone sequence of the Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering curriculums. 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.
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