Engineering Mechanics Classes

EM 103 Introduction to Design 1R-2L-2C, S, Pre:None
Introduces the engineering design process including problem definition, analysis, alternate solutions, specifications, of final solution, and techniques of oral and written communications. Stresses the importance of teamwork through group design efforts.

EM 103 Introduction to Design

1R-2L-2C, S, Pre:None

Introduces the engineering design process including problem definition, analysis, alternate solutions, specifications, of final solution, and techniques of oral and written communications. Stresses the importance of teamwork through group design efforts.

EM 104 Graphical Communications 1R-2L-2C, F, Pre:None
Introduces the basic techniques used in engineering and scientific communication. Topics will include sketching of pictorials, computer-aided drawing, orthographic drawings, auxiliary views, reading engineering drawings and using electronic forms of communication.

EM 104 Graphical Communications

1R-2L-2C, F, Pre:None

Introduces the basic techniques used in engineering and scientific communication. Topics will include sketching of pictorials, computer-aided drawing, orthographic drawings, auxiliary views, reading engineering drawings and using electronic forms of communication.

EM 120 Engineering Statics 4R-0L-4C, F,S Pre: MA 111
Covers two- and three- dimensional force systems, equilibrium, structure, distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, friction, and area moments of inertia. Emphasizes free-body diagrams.

EM 120 Engineering Statics

4R-0L-4C, F,S Pre: MA 111

Covers two- and three- dimensional force systems, equilibrium, structure, distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, friction, and area moments of inertia. Emphasizes free-body diagrams.

EM 202 Dynamics 4R-0L-4C, F,W Pre: MA113 and EM120 or PH111
Kinematics and kinetics of particles in space and rigid bodies in plane motion. Applications of the principles of Newton's laws, work-energy, impulse-momentum, and conservation laws to solutions of simple two- and three- dimensional dynamics problems.

EM 202 Dynamics

4R-0L-4C, F,W Pre: MA113 and EM120 or PH111

Kinematics and kinetics of particles in space and rigid bodies in plane motion. Applications of the principles of Newton's laws, work-energy, impulse-momentum, and conservation laws to solutions of simple two- and three- dimensional dynamics problems.

EM 203 Mechanics of Materials 4R-0L-2C, W, Pre: EM120
Covers strength, elasticity and plasticity of engineering materials. Emphasizes stress-strain relationships, stress analysis, and geometric compatibility. Includes applications to the mechanics of beams, shafts, columns and other load carrying members; includes laboratory investigations.

EM 203 Mechanics of Materials

4R-0L-2C, W, Pre: EM120

Covers strength, elasticity and plasticity of engineering materials. Emphasizes stress-strain relationships, stress analysis, and geometric compatibility. Includes applications to the mechanics of beams, shafts, columns and other load carrying members; includes laboratory investigations.

EM 301 Fluid Mechanics 4R-0L-4C, S, Pre: EM 202
Covers fluid properties, fluid statics, fluid dynamics, including pipe flow, and turbomachinery. Stresses the control volume approach, Eulerian description of flow, and conservation principles (mass, momentum, and energy).

EM 301 Fluid Mechanics

4R-0L-4C, S, Pre: EM 202

Covers fluid properties, fluid statics, fluid dynamics, including pipe flow, and turbomachinery. Stresses the control volume approach, Eulerian description of flow, and conservation principles (mass, momentum, and energy).