COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Edgar J. Luecke, Ph.D., Acting Dean

    Mission. The mission of the College of Engineering is to educate qualified and motivated individuals in a strong undergraduate environment who, upon graduation, are prepared for lifelong learning and the pursuit of professional excellence by ethically and creatively applying scientific knowledge to benefit society.

    Objectives. Engineering is the art of applying scientific and practical knowledge to the solution of problems for the benefit of society. The curriculum integrates scientific and engineering principles, practical laboratory and computer experiences, engineering design experiences culminating in a major design project, and liberal learning in the tradition of Christian church-related colleges and universities. Special emphasis is given to communication skills, the humanities, and the social sciences. Students are enriched by participation in the academic, social, cultural, and spiritual life that is central to the Christian academic tradition at Valparaiso University. Graduates are prepared both for direct entry into the practice of engineering and for graduate school.

    The Academic Program. Bachelor of Science degrees may be earned in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. The goals of each of these programs are to build a strong foundation in mathematics, the natural and engineering sciences, and to provide introduction to engineering design during the early portion of the program. This is followed by courses with increased emphasis on engineering applications, design, teamwork, and interdisciplinary activity. Instruction in engineering design is integrated throughout the curriculum so that students advance toward higher levels of competence culminating in a senior design project which emphasizes formulation of problem statements and criteria, consideration of alternatives, and communication of results.

    The laboratory program provides for first hand observation of physical phenomena, experience in data collection and analysis, verification of designs, written and oral communication, and teamwork. The use of computers in both the classroom and laboratory is fully integrated into the curriculum starting in the first semester. All engineering students are required to have a personal computer in their residence and are expected to use computer productivity tools and professional engineering software.

    History. As early as 1873, civil engineering was taught at Valparaiso University. Sisters Ethel and Merle McCall were the first women engineering graduates each receiving Civil Engineering degrees in 1915. Full four-year programs were established in 1920, with offerings in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. During World War II, with the shortage of male students, the program was temporarily reduced to two years at Valparaiso University followed by two years at Purdue University.

    After the war, four-year engineering programs were reinstated on campus through the initiative of students who raised funds and then designed and built a new engineering laboratory building. The first post World War II degrees were offered in 1951 in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The Indiana Delta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, was chartered in 1963.

    In 1968 the College of Engineering moved to the newly-constructed Gellersen Engineering and Mathematics Center. This facility was provided through the generosity of the late William A. Gellersen of Oakland, California. The building, located on the eastern edge of the campus, contains faculty offices, classrooms and laboratories of the College of Engineering.

    The optional cooperative education program was initiated in 1983 and the first group of cooperative education students graduated in 1986.

    Admission Requirements. The requirements for admission of first year students to the College are listed on pages 230-231 of this catalog. Students who do not meet the mathematics and science requirements for admission to the College of Engineering may be admitted to the Pre-Engineering program in the College of Arts and Sciences as described on page 51. Upon satisfactory completion of the required mathematics and science courses, they may request admission to the College of Engineering.

    Transfer Students. Academic work taken at other institutions is evaluated for advanced standing granted by the Registrar. The appropriate departmental chair then determines which credits apply toward the major and a Statement of Equivalence form is completed. Transfer students are urged to communicate with the chair of the department in which they hope to major prior to formally applying for admission to obtain a preliminary assessment of the duration of their course of study.

    Accreditation. Bachelor of Science degree programs in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

    The Freshman Program. First year engineering students begin their program of study with a schedule of courses that is the same for all engineering majors. Work in a selected major begins in the second semester. A Freshman Engineering Coordinator serves as the academic adviser for all first-semester freshmen.

    The Exploring Engineering course, led by the Freshman Engineering Coordinator, is an integral part of the first-semester program. This course has two primary objectives. The first is to provide career guidance in selecting or confirming the student's choice of civil, electrical or mechanical engineering as a major. The second is to connect the required calculus and physics courses to real engineering issues and problems by introducing engineering applications of computers using professional engineering software tools.

    Presentations by faculty from each of the engineering programs are designed to provide information about the practice of engineering and the career opportunities in each of the engineering disciplines. Class assignments provide introductory experiences with the theory and applications of each of the majors. To help each student confirm the choice of major, the course concludes with a three week workshop experience in the selected engineering major. Participation in selected professional extracurricular activities is required. Introductions to time management and study skills are provided by the Student Counseling and Development Center staff.

    Mentors chosen from upper-division engineering students assist the faculty and offer peer instruction in the computer labs. Students who are not prepared to take both calculus and physics in their first semester may begin the freshman program by enrolling in GE 101. This course will achieve the first objective of career guidance. When students are ready for calculus and physics, they can complete the freshman requirement by taking GE 102. Completion of GE 101 and GE 102 is equivalent to completion of GE 100.

    Placement. The Career Center arranges on-campus interviews with a variety of employers who are interested in hiring graduates. Comprehensive services are also available to assist students seeking employment opportunities with organizations which do not interview on campus. Assistance is also available within and outside of the College of Engineering for students wishing to find graduate study opportunities, cooperative education positions, summer employment, or part-time employment during the school year. Resource libraries provide information on employment and graduate school opportunities throughout the United States.

    Professional Registration. Registration of those who wish to practice professional engineering is required by law in each of the states and the District of Columbia. The purpose of the law is to assure the general public that those professing to practice engineering have been examined and accepted by a State Board of Examiners. Graduate engineers will be able to more fully practice engineering if they are registered as a Professional Engineer (PE). Registration requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination typically followed by four years of engineering experience, after which the candidate can sit for the PE Examination. Senior engineering students are provided with information about the licensing process and an invitation, which they are urged to accept, to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination at Valparaiso University during the spring semester of their senior year.

    Computers. Computers are very important tools for the professional practice of engineering. For engineering students, having their own computer is as important as having their own textbooks and calculator. All engineering students are required to have an approved personal computer available for use in their residence. An interest-free loan program is available to aid students at the time that they enroll. Information about this program is supplied as part of the admissions process.

    In addition to their own computer, students have direct access to a wide variety of computing environments, e-mail, and the Internet on the rapidly growing campus computer network. Network connected computers for general student use are located in Gellersen Hall, Schnabel Hall, and most residence halls. In addition, work stations and personal computers with applications software for engineering design, analysis, and simulation are located in the Gellersen Computer Center and various engineering laboratories. Residence halls have direct Ethernet local area network access from individual rooms. Modem access is available from any location.

    Senior Project. All students in their senior year are required to complete a major design project. Students are organized into teams to plan, organize, execute, present, and document multidisciplinary design projects under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

    Student Professional Organizations. To heighten student interest in the profession of engineering and in activities of the student body of the College of Engineering, the College provides general interest programs for all engineering students and sponsors social and recreational activities. Upon selecting a major, students are encouraged to join the student chapter of the related professional society. The American Society of Civil Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers all have active student chapters on campus. In addition, there is a club of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Junior and senior students who have distinguished themselves by high scholarship, exemplary character, unselfish activity, and breadth of interest in their profession may be elected to membership in Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society.

    Student Advisement. The Freshman Engineering Coordinator is the academic adviser for first-semester students. When a major is declared, the student is assigned to an academic adviser from that department's faculty. Majors are usually declared in the second semester of the freshman year.

    College Organization. Administratively, the College is an instructional unit under the direction of the Dean of Engineering. The individual programs in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are directed by the faculties of the three engineering departments under the leadership of Department chairs. The Freshman Engineering Coordinator and the Coordinator of Cooperative Engineering Education report to the Dean.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS OF THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

    Cooperative Education. The ABET accredited cooperative education program provides a special five-year program for personal and career development which integrates classroom theory with career-related work experience. Employment in a salaried position allows students to gain valuable experience, to test career interests and to apply classroom knowledge in an environment related to their professional degree areas. The cooperative education student acquires engineering experience through a planned and supervised program which provides alternating periods of full-time campus study and full-time off-campus employment with one of over 100 co-op partners throughout the United States. The initial work assignment normally starts during the summer after the sophomore year. Academic credit is earned for each work period. Students typically complete four or five summer and semester work sessions with the same employer, which results in an annotation on their official transcript "ABET Co-op Ed Criteria Met". The Cooperative Education Program enhances the graduating engineer's placement status and some employers count the time served as a cooperative education student toward fringe benefits provided to employees.

    Internships. The engineering internship program is an optional program in which all engineering students in good standing, except those participating in the cooperative education program, may participate in during their summer breaks. Participation is limited to the summer between the freshman and sophomore years through the summer between the junior and senior year. Students interested in this program can earn up to three credit hours of academic credit for their participation in the program. This program is coordinated by the Coordinator of Cooperative Education. Any students interested in participation in this program should see the Coordinator of Cooperative Education for more information.

    Interdisciplinary Studies. Programs can be arranged to meet special needs or interests of students studying engineering at Valparaiso University. Students interested in career fields such as electromechanical, biomedical or chemical engineering or medicine can enrich their engineering programs by careful selection of technical and free electives. These programs involve replacing technical and free electives with courses from other disciplines. Each student plans a program of studies in consultation with a faculty adviser and must secure approval of the Dean of the College. Upon graduation the student receives a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.

    Digital Systems Design Minor. This minor is available to qualified students who wish to document some background in computer hardware, but do not want to major in electrical engineering. The courses required for the completion of this minor are ECE 221, ECE 222, ECE 320 and two of the following: ECE 424, ECE 429, or ECE 450. The minor is available to any student, except those in the ECE department, who meet all of the prerequisites necessary to enroll in those courses that constitute the minor.

    Manufacturing Management Minor. A minor in Manufacturing Management is offered jointly by the College of Engineering and the College of Business Administration (see page 219 for requirements).

    Double Degree Program. Some students wish to obtain a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Business Administration in addition to their degree in engineering. In general, this will require an additional year or more of study. To earn two degrees, students must earn 162 credit hours and attain a grade point average of at least 2.00 as well as complete all other graduation requirements for each degree. Students desiring double degrees must have their schedules approved by the Deans of both colleges involved. Further information may be obtained from the Deans.

    Majors and Minors. A student may earn a major or minor in other colleges of the university by satisfying catalog course and credit requirements for the major or minor. Each major or minor will require at least one course of at least three credits above any and all course work presented for the engineering degree. The use of engineering courses that are cross-listed or have equivalent course content with courses required for the major or minor is established by official action of the other college. The major or minor will be noted on the student's official academic record.

    Honors College. Students invited to participate in the program of Christ College take all required engineering courses as well as courses required in the honors program. Because Christ College courses replace certain non-engineering courses, the College of Engineering-Christ College combination normally requires only four years for completion. Christ College courses provide an enriched program in the humanities and satisfy General Education Requirements for the engineering program. Academic advisers are assigned for both the College of Engineering and Christ College. Engineering students invited to join Christ College are strongly urged to accept the invitation. Additional information is available from the Dean of Engineering.

    International Experiences. Various optional programs are available through which engineering students may obtain improved understanding of and appreciation for the history, geography, language, culture and engineering practices of other nations. In addition to the study opportunities described on pages 11-12 and 18-24 of this catalog, engineering students are permitted to arrange an international cooperative education assignment.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

    Graduation Requirements. Students must complete one of the prescribed engineering curricula as described in the departmental listings. These prescribed courses satisfy the curriculum requirements of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. The evaluation of advanced standing of transfer students in the Statement of Equivalence is based on meeting these requirements. The Department Chair or Freshman Engineering Coordinator may waive the requirement for GE 100. The requirement will be replaced with a free elective. For the Civil Engineering program, students who have 75 or more hours of advanced standing may substitute a course satisfying the Academic Area Studies elective for the Upper Level Theology course.

In addition to other requirements set forth on pages 240-242 of this catalog, the student's grade point average must meet the following minimums for all work taken at Valparaiso University:

1. A cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all work.

2. A cumulative GPA of 2.00 in the engineering major. Courses to be included are those identified with the department prefix (CE, ECE, ME) corresponding to the major.

3. A cumulative GPA of 2.00 in General Education courses applicable to the desired degree.

4. A cumulative GPA of 2.00 in mathematics, science, general engineering, and other engineering courses outside the major that are applicable to the desired degree.

    Guest Policy. A student not enrolled in the College of Engineering may take one engineering course per semester or summer session on the written recommendation of the Freshman Engineering Coordinator or a department chair and with the approval of the Dean of Engineering. Students who have been suspended from the College of Engineering and are presently enrolled in one of the other Colleges may not enroll in an engineering course unless they have completed the course at an earlier date with an unsatisfactory grade (C- or lower). Courses that are cross-listed with departments in the other colleges and taken while on academic suspension may not be used to satisfy College of Engineering degree requirements.

    Other Academic Policies. University academic policies are described on pages 236-240 of this general catalog. The College of Engineering has established additional academic policies and procedures consistent with University Policies and tailored to the needs of the engineering program. Policy and procedure statements are available in the Dean's office and are included in the student academic guide.

General Engineering

Barbara Engerer, Freshman Engineering Coordinator

    See page 48 for the number of credit hours that may be applied toward a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences.

GE 100. Exploring Engineering.
Cr. 3. An introductory course emphasizing the engineering profession, academic success skills and computer literacy. Topics include productivity tools, an intensive survey of the various engineering professions, and academic survival skills. Applications of physics and calculus to engineering problems. Corequisite: MATH 131, PHYS 141.

GE 101. Exploring Engineering—The Profession.
2+0, Cr. 1.5. An introductory course emphasizing the engineering profession and academic success skills. This course is offered in conjunction with GE 100 for students without the necessary corequisites for that course. Completion of GE 101 and GE 102 is equivalent to completion of GE 100.

GE 102. Exploring Engineering—Computer Skills.
0+2, Cr. 1.5. Computer applications of physics and calculus to engineering problems. Completion of GE 101 and GE 102 is equivalent to completion of GE 100. Corequisites: MATH 131 and PHYS 141.

GE 109. Mechanics-Statics.
Cr. 3. A course in the resolution and composition of forces and moments as applied to the free body diagram. Topics include principles of equilibrium, first and second moments of areas, study of trusses, frames and machines, friction. Prerequisite: MATH 131 and PHYS 141.

GE 290. Issues in Technology.
Cr. 3. Introduction to problem solving, decision-making and risk assessment as they related to the technical decision-making process. Engineering measurements will be explored in the laboratory using conventional and computer-based data collection systems. Utilizing case studies, the relevant technical and non-technical decisions associated with issues and projects will be explored. Not open to engineering majors.

GE 301. Principles of Engineering Practice.
Cr. 3. A discussion of engineering practice including topics such as engineering economics, management, professional ethics, and safety. Student will participate on multi-disciplinary teams. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GE 307. Professional Issues in Engineering.
Cr. 2. The theory of economic decision-making based on comparison of worth of alternative courses of action with respect to cost. It includes time-value mechanics and depreciation methods. Ethics, safety, economic factors and their social impact and interaction are investigated. Prerequisite: junior standing in the College.

GE 386. Internship in Engineering.
Cr. 1. A summer engineering work experience with a pre-selected and approved employer. Requires satisfactory work performance and submission of a final report in approved format. Students may repeat for a maximum of three work sessions. Grading will be on S/U basis. Prerequisites: student must be in good standing in the College of Engineering and have approval of the Cooperative Education Coordinator.

GE 481. Cooperative Education I.
Cr. 2. The application of theoretical and experimental engineering concepts in business, consulting, industrial or government setting. Emphasis is placed on involvement in real world engineering projects requiring analysis, design and investigative skills. Requires satisfactory work performance at a pre-selected employer and the submission of a final report in approved form. Prerequisites: approval of the Cooperative Engineering Education Coordinator and the Department.

GE 482. Cooperative Education II.
Cr. 2. A continuation of GE 481. This course requires a satisfactory employer evaluation and a final report in approved form. Prerequisite: GE 481.

GE 483. Cooperative Education III.
Cr. 1. Application of the concepts of engineering in a business, consulting, industrial or government environment. It requires a final report in approved form. May be repeated for up to three credit hours. Prerequisites: approval of the Cooperative Engineering Education Coordinator and the Department.

GE 495. Special Problem.
Cr. 1-3. Selected students are permitted to work out a special problem under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Each student is required to keep a progress notebook and to turn in a final report in approved form. Open only to students with permission of the faculty and approval of the Dean of the College.

GE 497. Senior Design Project I.
Cr. 2. The application of theoretical and experimental engineering concepts in the analysis and design of an engineering system. Students form teams to plan and organize a multi-disciplinary project. Prerequisite: senior standing.

GE 498. Senior Design Project II.
Cr. 2. A continuation of GE 497. Projects are built, tested, reported and documented. Prerequisite: GE 497.

Civil Engineering

Associate Professors Aljobeh (Chair), Tarhini; Assistant Professors Polito, Schmucker, Weiss.

    Mission. The mission of the Civil Engineering Department is to provide the highest quality of technical education which is grounded in the arts and sciences by faculty dedicated to challenging teaching and extraordinary care for individual students. The department will strive to develop graduates who will be effective members of engineering teams, managers of engineering projects, and serve as leaders in the civil engineering discipline and within the broader community of church and society.

    Program Educational Objectives. The educational objectives of the Civil Engineering program are to:

1. Prepare graduates with a sound understanding of civil engineering concepts and the interrelation of these concepts to non-technical issues in business and society;

2. Prepare graduates with a commitment to life-long learning;

3. Prepare graduates with effective communication skills useful in a wide variety of situations;

4. Prepare graduates to function as effective team members; and

5. Prepare graduates who will actively contribute to the engineering discipline and society as a whole.

    The Civil Engineering program is designed to prepare the graduate to enter the practice of engineering or to pursue graduate study. The program is broad in scope requiring students to complete course work in five major branches of civil engineering (environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering). Additional depth in one or several branches can be obtained through appropriate electives. The program emphasizes the importance of effective communication (written and oral); the ability to work in teams; the importance of ethical and professional responsibility; the need to be life-long learners; and the need to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.

    Design is an important component of the civil engineering program. This includes distinguishing between analysis and design, exposing students to various design methodologies, requiring students to develop and evaluate (using economical, social, safety, and engineering criteria) alternative solutions to realistic engineering problems. The design experience (individually and in teams) is spread throughout the program and is incorporated into both classroom and laboratory exercises. In the sophomore year, students are introduced to fundamental aspects of the design process in courses in materials and transportation engineering. In the junior year, additional aspects of the design process and use of building codes are introduced in courses in structural design, soil and foundation engineering, and the sequence in environmental engineering. In the senior year, students are exposed to the design process in courses in structural design and electives. The design experience culminates with a major comprehensive design project in which students, working in teams, bring together their accumulated knowledge of design and analysis to solve a realistic engineering problem.

    Laboratory work is designed to develop written communication skills, ability to analyze and interpret experimental data, self-confidence, and to aid in the interpretation and application of classroom theory. The majority of introductory courses in the five branches of civil engineering require a laboratory component. In addition, field exercises in surveying are an essential component of a student's education. The civil engineering department has modern, well-equipped laboratories in materials engineering, fluid mechanics, soil mechanics, and environmental engineering.

CORE 110 The Human Experience 5 Cr.
CORE 115 The Human Experience 5 Cr.
CHEM 115 Essentials of Chemistry 4 Cr.
CHEM 116 Applications of Chemistry in Engineering 4 Cr.
COMM 140 Public Speaking 2 Cr.
ECON 221 or 222 Principles of Economics 3 Cr.
ENGL 200 Literary Studies 3 Cr.
MATH 131 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4 Cr.
MATH 132 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 Cr.
MATH 234 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra 4 Cr.
PE 101-105 Physical Education 1 Cr.
PHYS 141 Mechanics and Heat 3 Cr.
PHYS 141L Experimental Physics I 1 Cr.
Theology Foundational Level Elective 3 Cr.
Theology Upper Level Elective 3 Cr.
Career Enhancement Electives 6 Cr.
Academic Area Electives 6 Cr.
Mathematics/Science Elective 4 Cr.
Engineering Science Elective 3 Cr.
GE 100 Exploring Engineering 3 Cr.
GE 109 Mechanics-Statics 3 Cr.
GE 301 Principles of Engineering Practice 3 Cr.
CE 151 Construction Surveying 3 Cr.
CE 202 Statistical Application in Civil Engineering 3 Cr.
CE 212 Materials Engineering 3 Cr.
CE 215 Mechanics of Materials 3 Cr.
CE 253 Transportation 3 Cr.
CE 315 Structural Analysis I 3 Cr.
CE 316 Structural Design I 3 Cr.
CE 320 Soil Mechanics 3 Cr.
CE 322 Soil & Foundation Engineering 3 Cr.
CE 332 Hydrology 3 Cr.
CE 334 Fluid Mechanics 4 Cr.
CE 364 Environmental Engineering I 3 Cr.
CE 465 Environmental Engineering II 3 Cr.
CE 417 Structural Design II 3 Cr.
CE 494 Senior Design Project 3 Cr.
Civil Engineering Electives 9 Cr.

Total required for graduation 132 Cr.

    Cooperative Education. Students may request to substitute up to six credits of GE 481 through GE 483 for the career enhancement electives.

    Career Enhancement Electives. These six credits must be consistent with the student's written statement of career goals. Approval by the student's adviser and department chair is required.

    Academic Area Studies Elective. At least six credits from among the list of Academic Area Studies 2a through 2g (see pages 42-43), an upper-level Christ College course, or an International Studies Program course. Other courses not included in this list may be proposed for approval by the Dean of Engineering.

    Mathematics/Science Elective. These four credits will be satisfied by MATH 253, PHYS 142, BIO 210, CHEM 221, GEO 104, MET 372 or other selections approved by the student's adviser and department chair.

    Civil Engineering Electives. These nine credits are to be selected from the array of Civil Engineering electives provided. Courses which fulfill civil engineering elective requirements are indicated with a ^c superscript.

    Engineering Science Elective. The engineering science elective requirement may be met by taking one of the following courses: ECE 221, ECE 281, ME 270, ME 462, ME 463, ME 468.

CIVIL ENGINEERING

    See page 48 for the number of credit hours that may be applied toward a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences.

CE 151. Construction Surveying.
2+3, Cr. 3. A study of the science and art of relative spatial measurements for engineering purposes. Special emphasis is placed on the theory of errors, use of surveying instruments, and field practice in transit-tape traversing, leveling and route surveying.

CE 202. Statistical Applications in Civil Engineering.
Cr. 3. An introduction to the primary statistical and probabilistic models used in the collection and interpretation of civil engineering data. The focus is on summary techniques, regression models, application of the Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, and recurrence intervals. Monte Carlo simulation techniques used to estimate the failure likelihood of a civil engineering system. Prerequisite: MATH 132 or 152.

CE 212. Materials Engineering.
2+3, Cr. 3. Study of the mechanical and physical properties of construction materials. Introduction to concrete mix design. Laboratory experiments include the measurement of strains using mechanical gages and electrical resistance strain gages; behavior and failure of ductile and brittle materials subjected to axial or bending forces; introduction to creep, impact and stability of columns. A design project is required, as well as written reports. Prerequisite: CE 215 (may be taken concurrently).

CE 215. Mechanics of Materials.
Cr. 3. (Also offered as ME 315 and PHYS 215.) Concepts of stress and strain, stress-strain relationships, states of plane stress and strain at a point; elementary analysis of stress distributions and deformations for axial loading of prismatic members, torsional loading of circular shafts and bending of beams, combined loading; plastic elastic action, and an introduction to statically indeterminate problems. Prerequisites: GE 109.

CE 253. Transportation.
Cr. 3. Introduction to transportation engineering with an emphasis on highway design. Topics include transportation demand and planning, aerial photography, environmental impact statements, horizontal and vertical alignment, earthwork volumes, and design of flexible and rigid pavements. Prerequisite: CE 151.

CE 299. Sophomore Honor Studies in Civil Engineering.
Cr. 1-3. Independent study of an advanced topic in civil Engineering. Available by invitation only. Prerequisite: approval by the Civil Engineering Department.

CE 315. Structural Analysis I.
Cr. 3. Application of fundamental analysis concepts to the behavior of civil engineering structures and structural components. Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures using classical methods such as Slope Deflection and Moment Distribution. Introduction to a typical Structural Analysis Computer Program. Prerequisite: CE 215.

CE 316. Structural Design I.
Cr. 3. Principles of the design of steel structures. Design includes axial tension and compression members, flexural members, beam-columns, connections, and composite design. LRFD methods are used. Prerequisite: CE 315.

CE 320. Soil Mechanics.
2+3, Cr. 3. The study of index, structural, mechanical and hydraulic properties of soils. Soil compaction and stabilization. Theoretical soil mechanics, including shear strength, pressure distribution, consolidation, active and passive states of plastic equilibrium and flow-through permeable media. Elementary principles of laboratory identification and testing of soils. Prerequisites: CE 212, 215 and 332 (may be taken concurrently).

CE 322. Soil and Foundation Engineering.
Cr. 3. A continuation of CE 320. Further aspects of theoretical soil mechanics including slope stability, lateral earth pressure and retaining walls, vertical pressure distribution and settlement, bearing capacity analysis and load capacity of individual piles and pile groups. Proportioning of shallow and deep foundations. Prerequisite: CE 320.

CE 332. Hydrology.
Cr. 3. Introduction to surface and ground water hydrology: hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, groundwater flow, well hydraulics, runoff, rainfall-runoff relationships, uniform flow in open channels, streamflow measurements, hydrologic routing, hydrologic modeling, hydrologic probability, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 131.

CE 334. Fluid Mechanics.
3+3, Cr. 4. An examination of fluid properties, fluids at rest, and fluids in motion. Conservation of mass, and the energy and momentum principles are utilized along with dimensional analysis and similitude. Applications include pumps, flow in conduits, lift and drag, pipe networks, and hydraulic model studies. Integrated with the fluid mechanics per se are principles of mechanics-dynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 132 and CE 215.

CE 364. Environmental Engineering I.
2+3, Cr. 3. Introductory study of water treatment and supply, wastewater collection and treatment common to rural and metropolitan areas. Laboratory principles and methods related to safety, sampling, data analysis, and measurement of selected physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water and wastewater are introduced. Field trips are required. Prerequisites: CE 334 and CHEM 116.

CE 399. Junior Honor Studies in Civil Engineering.
Cr. 1-3. Independent study of an advanced topic in civil Engineering. Available by invitation only. Prerequisite: approval by the Civil Engineering Department.

CE 415. Structural Analysis II.^c
Cr. 3. Analysis of statically indeterminate structures using energy and/or matrix methods. Direct stiffness and flexibility methods are discussed as are a variety of applications in structural analysis software including response to time-dependent loading such as blast, earthquake, etc. Prerequisite: CE 315.

CE 417. Structural Design II.
Cr 3. Principles of the design of reinforced concrete structures. Design includes flexural members, compression members, one-way slabs and footings. ACI Strength Design Method. Prerequisite: CE 315.

CE 418. Structural Design III.^c
Cr. 3. Analysis and design of masonry structural system components. The use of appropriate specifications in design. Design projects may be required. Taught in alternate years. Prerequisite: CE 315.

CE 436. Water Resources Engineering.^c
Cr. 3. Application of the principles of fluid mechanics to analysis and design of water resources projects. Topics include open channel hydraulics, hydroelectric power, economic analysis, dams, spillways, river navigation, flood control, and water law. Prerequisite: CE 334 or ME 373.

CE 457. Traffic Engineering.^c
Cr. 3. Fundamental traits and behavior of road users and their vehicles. Characteristics of a free-flowing traffic stream; capacity and level of service of urban and rural highways, signals and signalized intersection capacity; traffic speeds, volumes, signing and marking; accidents and safety. Taught in alternative years. Prerequisite: CE 253 or consent of instructor.

CE 465. Environmental Engineering II.
Cr. 3. Introductory study of solid and hazardous waste management and air pollution control. Study of solid and hazardous waste properties, sources, composition, magnitude, and regulations. Engineered solid waste management functional elements will be introduced. Landfilling methods including siting and modern landfill designs will be studied. Introduction to air pollution sources, quality, meteorology, atmospheric dispersion modeling, and control methods. Field trips are required.

CE 466. Environmental Engineering Design.
Cr. 3. A basic overview of remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater at hazardous waste sites including development of site investigation plans, management of field investigations, environmental risk assessments, feasibility studies, innovative remedial design techniques, and case studies. Oral and written reports and field trips are required.

CE 490. Topics in Civil Engineering.^c
Cr. 2-4. Seven weeks or semester. The investigation of civil engineering topics of special interest. Prerequisites depend on topics offered. Offered upon sufficient demand.

CE 494. Senior Design Project.
Cr. 2+2, Cr. 3. Student teams participate in the planning, analysis and design of integrated and realistic civil engineering projects. Knowledge gained in previous courses is used to incorporate the ethical, legal, societal, multicultural, economical, financial, aesthetic, and environmental aspects in the solution. In addition, the elements of management and communications are involved. The course may include field trips and lectures by practicing professionals. Oral and written reports are required.

CE 499. Senior Honor Studies in Civil Engineering.
Cr. 1-3. Independent study of an advanced topic in civil Engineering. Available by invitation only. Prerequisite: approval by the Civil Engineering Department.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Professors Gelopulos, Hart, Kraft, Luecke; Associate Professor Goodman; Assistant Professors E. Johnson, Tougaw (Chair), Will.

    Mission. The purpose of the Electrical Engineering Program is to educate qualified and motivated individuals in an exclusively undergraduate environment who, upon graduation, are prepared for lifelong learning and the pursuit of professional excellence in the field of electrical engineering, and who base their professional and personal decisions on the ethical, moral and social values which are central to Valparaiso University.

    Program Educational Objectives. The educational objectives of the electrical engineering program are to:

1. Prepare students to practice electrical engineering in such areas as digital systems design, electronics, microprocessor applications, power systems, or signal processing;

2. Prepare students to communicate effectively in a wide variety of situations using appropriate tools;

3. Prepare students to work effectively on teams in a variety of roles;

4. Prepare students to design modern electrical engineering systems using creativity and problem solving skills;

5. Prepare students to assume their ethical and professional responsibilities to meet the needs of society; and

6. Prepare students to function in a competitive business environment by understanding the necessary economics and business practices.

    Significant emphasis is placed on the testing of circuits and systems in the laboratory. The following laboratory facilities are supported by the department. The electric circuits laboratory serves for basic instruction in electrical circuits concepts and the use of instruments. The electronics and power laboratory supports intermediate level work in digital and analog systems. This large facility also includes equipment for rotating machines, power electronics and power systems. The digital signal processing laboratory is used to study digital filtering systems. The computer laboratories contain a network of workstations, PCs, peripherals, and imbedded microprocessor software and hardware development systems. Design teams use the project laboratory to build and test their prototypes.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

    Graduation Requirements. The following courses and electives are required to earn the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Either the Electrical Emphasis or the Computer Emphasis must be completed in its entirety. A typical plan of study for each semester is published in the Student Guide to University Life.

CORE 110 The Human Experience 5 Cr.
CORE 115 The Human Experience 5 Cr.
ENGL 200 Literary Studies 3 Cr.
MATH 131 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4 Cr.
MATH 132 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 Cr.
MATH 234 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra 4 Cr.
MATH 253 Calculus III 4 Cr.
PE 101-105 Physical Education 1 Cr.
PHYS 141 (or 151) Mechanics and Heat 3 Cr.
PHYS 141L Experimental Physics I 1 Cr.
PHYS 142 or 152) Electricity, Magnetism, Waves 3 Cr.
PHYS 243 Atoms and Nuclei 3 Cr.
Theology Foundational Level Elective 3 Cr.
Academic Area Studies Elective 3 Cr.
Social Analysis Elective 3 Cr
Free Elective 3 Cr.
GE 100 Exploring Engineering 3 Cr.
GE 301 Principles of Engineering Practice 3 Cr.
GE 497 Senior Design Project I 2 Cr.
GE 498 Senior Design Project II 2 Cr.
ECE 110 Exploring Electrical Engineering 2 Cr.
ECE 111 Exploring Electrical Engineering Laboratory 1 Cr.
ECE 155 Algorithms and Programming I 3 Cr.
ECE 202 Computational Techniques for Electrical Engineers 3 Cr.
ECE 221 Digital System Design 3 Cr.
ECE 222 Advanced Logic Design 3 Cr.
ECE 263 Linear Circuit Theory I 4 Cr.
ECE 264 Linear Circuit Theory II 4 Cr
ECE 315 Electrical and Computer Junior Laboratory 1 Cr.
ECE 320 Microprocessor Applications 4 Cr.
ECE 342 Electronics 4 Cr.
ECE 360 Sampled Linear Systems 3 Cr.
ECE 430 Electromagnetic Field Theory 3 Cr.
ECE 465 Probability for Electrical Engineers 3 Cr.
Math/Science Electives 6 Cr.
Engineering Science Elective 3 Cr.
Professional Electives 6 Cr.
Track Electives 12 Cr.

Total required for graduation 130 Cr.

    Electives. Specific recommendations regarding the selection of electives are available from the Department and should be made in consultation with a departmental academic adviser.

    Track Electives. Twelve credits must be taken by completing one of the following two tracks. Students may petition the ECE department to use a "custom" track, showing how the proposed courses form the basis of ECE topics germane to a specific career goal. Proposals must be approved by the ECE department.

    C-Track: ECE 258, 424, 429, and 450.

    E-Track: ECE 372, 452, 453, and 471.

    Math/Science Elective. The Math/Science elective requirement may be met by taking two of the following courses: CHEM 115, 116, 121, 122, 221, 230, MATH 366, 430 or 434, ECE 357, PHYS 250, 360, 381, 421, 430 or 440. One course must be a chemistry class. Other choices may be made available by petition to the ECE department.

    Engineering Science Elective. The engineering science elective requirement may be met by taking one of the following courses: GE 109, ME 252, ME 270, or ME 333. Other choices may be made available by petition to the ECE department.

    Professional Electives. These courses are selected, in consultation with the adviser, to support the student's specific career goals. See <http://www.valpo.edu/engineering/departments/ee/electives.html> for details.

    Academic Area Studies Elective. One course of at least three credits from either the list of Academic Area Studies 2a through 2g (see pages 42-43), an upper-level Christ College course, or an International Studies Program course. Other courses not included in this list may be proposed for approval by the Dean of Engineering.

    Social Analysis Elective. One course from the list of Academic Area Studies 2g (see page 43).

    Cooperative Education. Up to six credits of GE 481 through GE 484 may be used to satisfy the professional elective requirement if a minimum of six credits of cooperative education have been completed.

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

    See page 48 for the number of credit hours that may be applied toward a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences.

ECE 110. Exploring Electrical Engineering.
Cr. 2. An introductory course emphasizing basic circuit analysis, characteristics of common electrical devices, computer tools including simulations, and problem-solving techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 131 or concurrent registration.

ECE 111. Exploring Electrical Engineering Laboratory.
0+3, Cr. 1. A complement to ECE 110, with emphasis on laboratory technique and the characteristics of electrical devices. Corequisite: ECE 110.

ECE 155. Algorithms and Programming.
Cr. 3. Introduction to the design of sequential and concurrent algorithms. Software engineering principles and practices relating to program design and implementation. Concurrence issues and practices for parallel algorithm design. Students cannot receive credit for both CS 157 and ECE 155.

ECE 202. Computational Techniques for Electrical Engineers.
Cr. 3. Introduction to the solution of electrical and computer engineering problems using computers. Important software packages such as LabVIEW, MATLAB and PSpice are used. The course is designed to complement ECE 263.

ECE 221. Digital Logic Design.
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. (Also offered as Computer Science 220.) An introduction to digital logic concepts, including the analysis and design of combinational and sequential digital circuits.

ECE 222. Advanced Logic Design.
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. A continuation of ECE 221 that includes the design of MSI and LSI digital circuits using a hardware description language (VHDL). Designs are also implemented in programmable logic devices (PALs, CPLDs). Prerequisite: ECE 221 with a minimum grade of C.

ECE 258 . Algorithms and Abstract Data Types.
2+2, Cr. 3. A continuation of ECE 155 with emphasis on developing more skills in complex program development and data structures. Topics include stacks, queues and linked lists. Students design and write intermediate sized programs. Prerequisite: ECE 155 or CS 157.

ECE 263. Linear Circuit Theory I.
3.5+1.5, Cr. 4. A study of the fundamental methods and theorems of electric circuit analysis with emphasis on analytical and computer-aided methods. AC and DC analysis, transients and complete response. Instantaneous and average power. Introduction to instrumentation and measurement in electrical circuits. Prerequisite: MATH 131.

ECE 264. Linear Circuit Theory II.
3.5+1.5, Cr. 4. A continuation of ECE 263. The complex frequency plane; resonance, coupled circuits, two-port parameters. A study of polyphase analysis; Fourier series; Fourier transform; Laplace transform. Laboratory methods of circuit measurement. Prerequisite: ECE 263 with a minimum grade of C.

ECE 281. Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering.
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. (Also offered as PHYS 281.) A study of the fundamental methods of electrical circuit analysis with emphasis on computer-aided analysis. AC and DC circuits, operational amplifiers. Laboratory exercises emphasize measurement techniques and reinforce lecture material. Not applicable to a degree in electrical engineering. Prerequisite: MATH 131.

ECE 290. Sophomore Project.
Cr. 1-3. An independent research, development, or design project done under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

ECE 299. Sophomore Honor Studies in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Cr. 1-3. Independent study of an advanced topic in electrical engineering. Available by invitation only. Prerequisite: approval by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

ECE 315. Electrical and Computer Junior Laboratory.
0+3, Cr. 1. The study of computer topics such as UNIX operating systems, HTML, CGI, PERL and JAVA. Prerequisite: ECE 155.

ECE 320. Microprocessor Applications.
3+3, Cr. 4. (Also offered as PHYS 320). The application of microcontrollers in embedded system design, emphasizing the interaction of hardware and software design. Use of assembly language programming to interface external hardware to an 8-bit microcontroller. Prerequisite: ECE 221 with a minimum grade of C.

ECE 333. Abstractions and Paradigms in Programming.
Cr. 3. (Also offered as CS 235.) A detailed study of data structures and programming paradigms. Special attention will be given to pertinent methodologies such as object-oriented design and generic programming. Students design and write complex programs. Prerequisites: MATH 132 and ECE 258.

ECE 342. Electronics.
3.5+1.5, Cr. 4. (Also offered as PHYS 342.) An introduction to semiconductor theory and the design and analysis of electronic circuits. Topics include diodes, bipolar and field effect transistors, single-stage and multistage amplifiers, frequency response, and feedback. Computer simulation is included as an analysis and design tool. Laboratory experiments emphasize evaluation of circuit performance and measurement techniques. Prerequisite or concurrent registration: ECE 264.

ECE 355. Organization of Programming Languages .
Cr. 3. (Also offered as CS 355.) Formal language constructs as exhibited in a variety of programming languages. Topics include syntax and basic characteristics of grammars, parsing, data types and structure run-time consideration. Corequisite: ECE 333.

ECE 357. Algebraic and Discrete Structures I.
Cr. 3. (Also offered as MATH 267.) An introduction to mathematical reasoning, algorithm analysis and the concepts that provide a mathematical foundation for computer science. Topics include a review of sets, relations, functions and matrices; proof techniques, including mathematical induction; counting techniques; difference equations; applications and elementary analysis of iterative and recursive algorithms. Prerequisite: ECE 155 .

ECE 360. Sampled Linear Systems.
Cr. 3. An introduction to design and analysis of sampled linear systems emphasizing digital filtering algorithms. Prerequisite: ECE 264.

ECE 372. Energy Conversion and Transmission.
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. A study of electromagnetic devices with emphasis on the principles and operating characteristics of transformers and rotating electrical machines. Fundamentals of electric power transmission and protection systems. Prerequisite: ECE 264.

ECE 390. Junior Project.
Cr. 1-3. An independent research, development, or design project done under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: junior standing.

ECE 399. Junior Honor Studies in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Cr. 1-3. Independent study of an advanced topic in electrical engineering. Available by invitation only. Prerequisite: approval by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

ECE 424. Computer Architecture.
Cr. 3. The description, organization, and design of computer elements to perform effectively. Instruction set design, caches, pipelining, and microprogramming. Prerequisite: ECE 222.

ECE 429. VLSI Design Principles and Tools.
Cr. 3. An introduction to the fundamental principles of CMOS digital integrated circuit design. Extensive use of CAD tools for layout and simulation. Techniques for speed and size trade-off are studied. Prerequisite: ECE 221 and 263.

ECE 430. Electromagnetic Field Theory.
Cr. 3. The study of fundamental laws of static and dynamic electric and magnetic fields using vector methods. Topics include transmission lines, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic radiation. Prerequisite: MATH 253.

ECE 450. Digital Communication Systems.
Cr. 3. Theory of interconnected digital systems including information flow control by packet and circuit-switching techniques and standards for communication between network nodes. Prerequisite: ECE 320.

ECE 452. Digital Signal Processing.
2.7+1, Cr. 3. Overview of the theory and techniques of digital signal processing. Introduction to control system design. Prerequisite: ECE 360.

ECE 453. Communication Theory.
Cr. 3. Methods of transmission of information by electrical signals through channels limited by bandwidth and additive noise. The characteristics of standard analog and digital modulation schemes such as AM, FM, PAM, PCM are investigated and related to their channel requirements. Prerequisites: ECE 465 and ECE 360.

ECE 465. Probability for Electrical Engineers.
Cr. 3. Basic discrete and continuous probability theory with applications, sampling, correlations and regression, multiple random variables and introduction to stochastic process. Prerequisites: ECE 264 and MATH 253.

ECE 471. Power Electronics.
2.7+1, Cr. 3. A course in the application and design of power semiconductor circuits. Topics include rectifiers, AC controllers, inverters and switched-mode power supplies. Prerequisites: ECE 264 and ECE 342.

ECE 490. Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Cr. 1-3. The investigation of electrical engineering or computer engineering topics of special interest. Prerequisite: consent of the Chair of the Department.

ECE 499. Senior Honor Studies in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Cr. 1-3. Independent study of an advanced topic in electrical engineering. Available by invitation only. Prerequisite: approval by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

    Note: The course listed below will be offered during the fall semester 2001 to accommodate students who are finishing their degree programs under 1999-2000 and older catalogs.

ECE 498. Design Project Reporting.
0.5+1.5, Cr. 1. Testing, evaluation, reporting and documentation of design projects are carried out by students. A continuation of ECE 497.

Mechanical Engineering

Professors Palumbo, Schoech, Steffen (Chair); Associate Professors Doria; Assistant Professors Barrett, Malicky; Visiting Professor Bhonsle.

    Mission. The Mechanical Engineering Department provides a program of professional study grounded in engineering fundamentals and arts and sciences augmented by the development of interpersonal skills, experiential learning, and an appreciation of life long learning. Graduates are prepared to apply their knowledge to society's needs.

    Program Educational Objectives. The educational objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program are to:

1. Prepare graduates for the practice of mechanical engineering in such areas as mechanical design, systems, manufacturing, experimentation, and energy conversion;

2. Prepare graduates to communicate in a wide variety of settings using appropriate methods;

3. Prepare graduates to work effectively on teams in a variety of roles; 4. Prepare graduates who have an understanding of and concern for ethical, safety, environmental, social, economic, global and life long learning issues faced by practicing engineers. Graduates will be committed to fairness, integrity and honesty, respect for human dignity, serving others, excellence, and growth;

5. Prepare graduates to be proficient in a laboratory setting. They will have good hands-on skills with mechanical/electrical hardware and data acquisition software. They will be able to design experiments and use uncertainty analysis tools;

6. Prepare graduates with a broad based education which includes a strong liberal arts component to frame and focus their technical skills and enhance their quality of life.

    The Mechanical Engineering program prepares the individual for leadership roles on multidisciplinary teams that will tackle both technical and non-technical issues. A curriculum solidly comprised of fundamental engineering course work and the humanities and social sciences is an essential element in the preparation process.

    Courses are sequenced to build upon a firm foundation in mathematics, basic sciences, and engineering sciences. Courses progressively involve students in engineering design activities and culminate in a major interdisciplinary design experience during the final year of study. Alongside technical issues, design activities address economic, safety, environmental, sustainability, product development, and social factors.

    Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Valparaiso University are fully qualified to enter industry as a practicing engineer or to pursue an advanced degree in graduate school.

    Mechanical Engineering Laboratories. The Mechanical Engineering program contains a significant laboratory component which is closely correlated with lecture courses. There are eight primary laboratory facilities within the Department. Laboratory facilities are also used in senior design projects. Personal computers with appropriate hardware and software are available in the laboratories for mechanical design, to acquire and analyze data, to control hardware, and to report results in graphic and tabular form.

    The Mechanical Measurements and Mechatronics Laboratory complements instruction in the use of standard measurement equipment, calibration techniques, computer data acquisition and the study of mechanical and electrical systems.

    The Energetics Laboratory provides the opportunity to study systems such as spark ignition and compression ignition engines. Investigations into the laws governing the conversion and transfer of energy are conducted in the Heat Transfer and Gas Dynamics Laboratory which includes many unique pieces of laboratory equipment. The Automatic Control Laboratory is used to conduct experiments with simulated process systems and the associated instrumentation to control these processes.

    The Manufacturing Process and Systems Laboratory supports instruction in methods and theory of metal working, automation, product design and development, and the design, operation, and control of production systems. In addition to metal cutting, forming, welding, grinding and inspection equipment, this laboratory contains the Integrated Manufacturing and Design Facility with Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools, robots, vision systems, and a flexible manufacturing cell. The Material Science Laboratory contains equipment for conducting a variety of materials experiments including impact, tension, creep, cold working, hardness and non-destructive testing. Special emphasis is placed upon modification of material properties by heat treatment. Metallurgical specimens are prepared and examined. The Experimental Stress Laboratory provides primary equipment for strain/stress analysis including electrical resistance strain gages and photoelasticity. The Vibrations Laboratory contains mechanical and electrical vibration excitation and measuring devices along with equipment to perform modal analysis and sound measurement.

    Mechanical Engineering Curriculum. The following courses and electives are required to earn the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. A typical plan of study for each semester is published in the Student Guide to University Life.

CORE 110 The Human Experience 5 Cr.
CORE 115 The Human Experience 5 Cr.
CHEM 115 Essentials of Chemistry 4 Cr.
ENGL 200 Literary Studies 3 Cr.
MATH 131 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4 Cr.
MATH 132 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 Cr.
MATH 234 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra 4 Cr.
MATH 253 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 4 Cr.
PE 101-105 Physical Education 1 Cr.
PHYS 141 Mechanics and Heat 3 Cr.
PHYS 141L Experimental Physics I 1 Cr.
PHYS 142 Electricity, Magnetism and Waves 3 Cr.
Theology Foundational Level Elective 3 Cr.
Academic Area Studies Elective 3 Cr.
Mathematics/Science Elective 3 Cr.
Social Analysis Elective 3 Cr.
Free Elective 4 Cr.
GE 100 Exploring Engineering 3 Cr.
GE 109 Mechanics-Statics 3 Cr.
GE 301 Principles of Engineering Practice 3 Cr.
GE 497 Senior Design Project I 2 Cr.
GE 498 Senior Design Project II 2 Cr.
ECE 281 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering 3 Cr.
ME 104 Computer-Aided Design 3 Cr.
ME 209 Mechanics-Dynamics 3 Cr.
ME 225 Computer Languages and Applications 3 Cr.
ME 252 Materials Science 3 Cr.
ME 253 Manufacturing Processes 4 Cr.
ME 270 Thermodynamics I 3 Cr.
ME 315 Mechanics of Materials 3 Cr.
ME 332 Mechatronics 3 Cr.
ME 333 Mechanical Measurements Laboratory 4 Cr.
ME 362 Mechanisms 3 Cr.
ME 373 Fluid Mechanics 3 Cr.
ME 374 Heat /Power Laboratory 1 Cr.
ME 376 Heat Transfer 3 Cr.
ME 463 Machine Design I 3 Cr.
ME 470 Thermodynamics II 3 Cr.
Mechanical Engineering Electives 12 Cr.

Total required for graduation 130 Cr.

    Mathematics/Science Elective. This elective requirement may be met with a course from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or Information and Decision Sciences 205. A list of courses that fulfill the requirement is available in the Chair's Office.

    Cooperative Education. Up to six credits of GE 481 through GE 483 may be used to satisfy the free elective and one Mechanical Engineering elective requirement.

    Academic Area Studies Elective. One course of at least three credits from either the list of Academic Area Studies 2a through 2g (see pages 42-43), an upper-level Christ College course, or an International Studies Program course. Other courses not included in this list may be proposed for approval by the Dean of the College.

    Social Analysis Elective. One course from the list of Academic Area Studies 2.g. (see page 43). Other social analysis courses not included in this list may be proposed for approval by the Dean of Engineering.

    Free Elective. Students are encouraged to select a course aligned with enhancing their life goals. A public speaking course is recommended for individuals who have not had a formal course in this subject. A speech course should be selected from the following list: COMM 101, 140, 243.

    Manufacturing Management Minor. This interdisciplinary minor is described on page 219.

    Mechanical Engineering Electives. Twelve credits of mechanical engineering courses are to be selected to provide areas of individual study emphasis. Up to three credits may be substituted for students taking an approved technical concentration outside the College of Engineering. Only three hours of ME 499 course credits may be applied as an ME elective. Courses which fulfill mechanical engineering elective requirements are indicated with a superscript ^m.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

    See page 48 for the number of credit hours that may be applied toward a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences.

ME 104. Computer-Aided Design.
2+3, Cr. 3. A course in the theory and technique of engineering graphics related to the design process. Emphasis is placed on orthographic and isometric projections, oblique and section views, and dimensioning and tolerancing. The laboratory focuses on 3-D modeling strategies including wire frame, solid modeling, and parametric modeling using computer-aided drafting.

ME 209. Mechanics-Dynamics.
Cr. 3. A study of the motion of a particle and systems of particles in rectilinear, curvilinear and polar coordinates. The course includes motion of a rigid body in translation, rotation and general plane motion; forces involved in moving systems; use of work and energy relations; impulse and momentum. Prerequisites: MATH 132 and GE 109.

ME 225. Computer Languages and Applications.
Cr. 3. Problems in Mechanical Engineering are solved using numerical methods, a structured programming language, and Matlab software. Topics in numerical methods include solutions of simultaneous nonhomogeneous linear and nonlinear equations, differentiation, integration, eigen value problems, regression analysis, and solution of ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 132; corequisite: MATH 234.

ME 252. Materials Science.
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. (Also offered as PHYS 252.) A study of structure-property-processing relationships of engineering materials related to their selection in design and manufacturing processes. Methods of controlling structure and mechanical properties of materials are studied with an emphasis on the strengthening mechanisms. Processes studied include solidification, phase transformation, and mechanical working of metals. A field trip to an industrial facility is arranged. Prerequisite: MATH 132 or 152; corequisite: CHEM 115.

ME 253. Manufacturing Processes.
3+3, Cr. 4. (Also offered as ME 354.) A study of manufacturing emphasizing metal cutting and forming, operation planning, fabrication techniques and inspection. Statistical Process Control (SPC), application of machine tools and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) are introduced. Field trips to industrial facilities are arranged. Prerequisite: ME 104.

ME 270. Thermodynamics I .
Cr. 3. A study of the first and second law of thermodynamics. Extensive use of these laws is made in analyzing processes and cycles. Additional topics covered are ideal gases, non-reactive gas and gas-vapor mixtures as well as other simple compressible substances. Prerequisites: MATH 132 and PHYS 141.

ME 315. Mechanics of Materials.
Cr. 3. (Also offered as CE 215 and PHYS 215.) Concepts of stress and strain, stress-strain relationships, states of plane stress and strain at a point; elementary analysis of stress distributions and deformations for axial loading of prismatic members, torsional loading of circular shafts and bending of beams, combined loading; plastic elastic action, and an introduction to statically indeterminate problems. Prerequisite: GE 109.

ME 332. Mechatronics.
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. A study of digital logic design, actuators, sensors and controllers applied to the
design of mechanical systems. Emphasis is placed on digital logic design, pneumatic components and circuits, programmable logic controllers, systems-level modeling and Systems Engineering principles. Prerequisite: ECE 281.

ME 333. Mechanical Measurements Laboratory.
3+3, Cr. 4. (Also offered as PHYS 333.) A study of fundamental concepts and physical principles involved in the science of measurement and design of experiments. Experiments involve calibration and testing (both static and dynamic) of primary elements, signal amplifiers, transducers and readout devices. Experimentation utilizes laboratory and industrial instruments. Extensive use is made of computer data acquisition and analysis. Corequisites: ME 225 or ECE 155; prerequisites: PHYS 142 and CORE 110.

ME 354. Manufacturing Processes.
3+3, Cr. 4. (Also offered as ME 253.) A study of manufacturing methods including metal cutting and forming, operation planning, fabrication techniques, and inspection. Statistical Process Control (SPC), application of machine tools, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) are introduced. Field trips to industrial facilities are arranged. Open only to non-Mechanical Engineering majors in the Manufacturing Management Minor program. Prerequisite: MATH 122 or MATH 131.

ME 362. Mechanisms.
Cr. 3. Graphical and analytical approaches to kinematic analysis and synthesis of linkages, gears and cams. Linkage topics include displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis along with type, number and dimensional synthesis. Fundamentals of gears and gear trains are investigated. Cam sizing and application of motion programs to cam design are considered. Prerequisites: ME 209, ME 225, and concurrent registration in MATH 253.

ME 373. Fluid Mechanics.
Cr. 3. The basic conservation equations in control volume form are developed and used in engineering applications of fluid motion. Topics include fluid statics and the dynamics of both compressible and incompressible flows. Prerequisite: ME 209.

ME 374. Heat Power Laboratory.
0+3, Cr. 1. Experimental studies designed to reinforce theory presented in the areas of heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Experiments deal with topics such as flow and heat transfer mechanisms, refrigeration and internal combustion engines. Prerequisites: ME 270, ME 333, and ME 373; corequisite: ME 376.

ME 376. Heat Transfer.
Cr. 3. The fundamentals of heat transfer by conduction, radiation and forced and free convection are developed and applied to engineering problems. Prerequisite: ME 270.

ME 444. Automatic Control.^m
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. Fundamentals of instrumentation and control with particular application to the process industries. System dynamics are analyzed using step, ramp and frequency response techniques. Laboratory experiments involve system stability, controller selection and adjustment, numerical analysis techniques and system sequencing to achieve specific control objectives. Prerequisites: ME 333 and MATH 234.

ME 456. Manufacturing System Design.^m
Cr. 3. A study of the application of Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) , robots, machine vision, Computer-Numerically-Controlled (CNC) machine tools, and computers to the design of automation systems. These systems are applied to automation, manufacturing, and assembly for economic production of mechanical components and systems. Prerequisites: ME 253 and ME 332, or senior standing in ECE.

ME 457. Product and Production System Design.
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. (Also offered as ME 458.) Product design/development and production system design are the focus of lectures and a semester-long laboratory experience in which a simple product and its production system are designed and produced. The design, operation, and control of production systems are studied with emphasis on manned and robot cellular manufacturing systems. Prerequisite: ME 354.

ME 458. Product and Production System Design.^m
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. (Also offered as ME 457.) Product design/development and production system design are the focus of lectures and a semester-long laboratory experience in which a simple product and its production system are designed and produced. The design, operation, and control of production systems are studied with emphasis on manned and robot cellular manufacturing systems. Prerequisite: ME 253 or ME 354.

ME 462. Vibrations.^m
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. Single and multiple degree of freedom systems and continuous media are analyzed with regard to natural frequencies, free, forced and damped vibrations. Practical aspects of vibration isolation, absorption, damping and noise measurement and reduction are considered. Analytical and experimental modal analysis techniques and finite element analysis are presented. Prerequisites: Mathematics 234, ME 225, and ME 209.

ME 463. Machine Design I.
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. The application of specialized topics in mechanics of materials to the design and analysis of machine elements. Topics considered include combined stress, contact stress, stress concentration, fatigue, deflection and theories of failure. Stress principles are applied to springs, bolts, joints and general mechanical elements. Prerequisite: ME 315.

ME 464. Machine Design II.^m
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. A comprehensive study in the design and analysis of belt and chain drives, gearing, gear trains, antifriction and journal bearings. Shaft critical speeds, dynamic balancing and machine dynamics are considered. Prerequisite: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering.

ME 468. Experimental Stress Analysis.^m
2.5+1.5, Cr. 3. An introduction to experimental, theoretical, and computational methods for determining stress distributions in structures and machine components. Topics include photomechanics techniques, electrical resistance strain gages, finite element analysis with a review of stress and strain at a point, and biaxial stress-strain relations. Prerequisite: ME 315.

ME 470. Thermodynamics II.
Cr. 3. Continuation of ME 270. Topics include combustion principles and cycle optimization using the second law of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: ME 270 and CHEM 115.

ME 475. Advanced Thermodynamics.^m
Cr. 3. The study of advanced topical matter in thermal sciences. Topics to be determined by instructor prior to course offering. Topics may include compressible fluid flow, computational fluid dynamics, gas turbines, or propulsion. Prerequisites: ME 270, ME 373, and ME 376.

ME 478. Heat Power Design.^m
2+3, Cr. 3. A design-oriented course using a team approach. Open-ended problems are assigned which involve the synthesis of heat transfer, flow, and energy conversion components. Presentation of oral and written reports is an important part of the course. Prerequisites: ME 270, 373 and 376.

ME 490. Topics in Mechanical Engineering.^m
Cr. 2-3. Seven weeks or semester. The investigation of mechanical engineering topics of special interest. Prerequisite: consent of the Chair of the Department. Offered upon sufficient demand.

ME 499. Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering.^m
Cr. 1-3. Independent study of an advanced topic in Mechanical Engineering. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Available by invitation only. Prerequisite: Approval by the Mechanical Engineering Department.