Course Catalog

Engineering

ENG – Engineering course descriptions

Faculty

Wendy Weber (chair), Elizabeth Golovatski, Viktor Martisovits, Alexey Pronin, Kristen Thompson, Anudeep Vedire

 

Statement of philosophy

Students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering which broadly prepares them for a career at the interface of mechanical and electrical engineering.  Building on the liberal arts ethos of the institution, this degree incorporates substantial course work in physics and other sciences with the application of engineering principles.  This education provides each student with the fundamentals to enter the workforce immediately after graduation or attend graduate school and the skills to quickly adapt and learn for a quickly evolving society.  In addition to the requirements below, students are strongly encouraged and supported to complete internships in engineering at local, national and international locations.  Through the completion of this work students will achieve the following general outcomes in alignment with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).:

 

Students in Central’s engineering program gain an ability to:

1. Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

 

Study abroad opportunities

Students majoring in engineering are able to study abroad around the globe with careful planning, especially during the summer. International internships might be available at some study abroad sites. Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor while planning to go abroad.

 

Major Communication Skills

The department believes that it is important that students in engineering are able to listen, speak, read, and write within the discipline. Many courses throughout the major include activities evaluating students’ communication skills. The final evaluation will occur in ENGR 487 Engineering Project Management and Design and ENGR 488 Engineering Capstone Design.

 

Technology Skills

Students must achieve competency in Matlab and engineering graphics prior to the second semester of their sophomore year and the first semester of their junior year, respectively. This work can be completed external to Central College or completed via the following two courses: ENGR 111 Engineering Graphics and ENGR 112 Matlab for Engineers.

 

Engineering Major Requirements (98 s.h.)

1. Complete all of the following:
   ENGR   108      Introduction to the Engineering Profession (1)
   ENGR   111      Engineering Graphics (2)
   ENGR   112      Matlab for Engineers (2)
   ENGR   211      Statics (3)
   ENGR   212      Dynamics (3)
   ENGR   213      Strength of Materials (3)
   ENGR   214      Engineering Materials with Lab (3)
   ENGR   221      Electric Circuits (3)
   ENGR   222      Electronic Devices with Lab (4)
   ENGR   311      Thermodynamics (3)
   ENGR   312      Fluid Mechanics (3)
   ENGR   313      Theory of Machines (3)
   ENGR   314      Heat Transfer with Lab (4)
   ENGR   321      Electromagnetism (3)
   ENGR   322      Signals and Systems with Lab (4)
   ENGR   411      Dynamic Systems and Control with Lab (3)
   ENGR   421      Digital Control Systems (3)
   ENGR   487      Engineering Project Management and Design (3)
   ENGR   488      Engineering Capstone Design (1)
   PHYS    111       General Physics I with Lab (5)
   PHYS    112      General Physics II with Lab (5)
   PHYS    215      Theoretical and Experimental Methods (2)
   PHYS    216      Waves (2)
   PHYS    225      Modern Physics I (3)
   MATH   131       Calculus I (4)
   MATH   132       Calculus II (4)
   MATH   231       Multivariable Calculus (3)
   MATH   250       Differential Equations (3)
   CHEM   111       General Chemistry I with Lab (4)
2. Complete an additional 6 s.h. of ENGR 430.
3. Complete an additional 3 s.h. of PHYS courses numbered 211 or above.