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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

EGR 1125 | EGR 1402 | EGR 1501 | EGR 2200 | EGR 2891 | EGR 3000 | EGR 3300 | EGR 3310 | EGR 3400 | EGR 3402 | EGR 3430 | EGR 3500 | EGR 3501 | EGR 3502 | EGR 3611 | EGR 3612 | EGR 3614 | EGR 3800 | EGR 3810 | EGR 4410 | EGR 4450 | EGR 4510 | EGR 4610 | EGR 4811 | EGR 4812 | EGR 4899 | EGR 4900 | EGR 4910 | EGR 4930 | EGR 4940 | EGR 4950 | VIEW ALL
EGR 1125: Engineering Study Preparation (1) Offerings
Designed to provide additional skill sets in math and science problem solving, test taking and study habits. Students will develop an individualized study/work plan to ensure engineering success. Required for Electrical Engineering and General Engineering majors taking Calculus II who received a grade of C or lower in Calculus I and/or for those who are taking Calculus I in winter quarter. Required for Electrical Engineering and General Engineering majors taking Calculus III who received a grade of C or lower in Calculus II. May be repeated for credit up to 4 credits.
EGR 1402: Introduction to Engineering I (1) Offerings
The goal of this course is to develop and broaden the students' understanding and appreciation of the engineering profession. It is intended for lower division students interested in exploring engineering. Students will explore various engineering disciplines, learn about design and problem solving processes, and participate on team design projects.
EGR 1501: Computer Aided Design Applications for Engineers (1-2) Offerings
This course studies the fundamentals needed to use "CAD" programs. Extra fee.
EGR 2200: Engineering Probability and Statistics (3) Offerings
Prerequisite: MAT 1235. Introduces students to concepts of probability and statistics along with methodology for applying these to engineering applications.
Equivalent Courses:MAT 2200
EGR 2891: Statics (4) Offerings
Prerequisites: PHY 1121, and MAT 1234. PHY 1121 may be taken concurrently. A study of vector forces and their analysis, equilibrium of particles and of rigid bodies, structural analysis, distributed forces, center of gravity and centroids, and internal forces on beams. Extra fee.
EGR 3000: Engineering Seminar and Internship Preparation (1) Offerings
Seminar and group discussion on topics related to the engineering mission statement and goals, and the development of professional skills to prepare students for an engineering internship. Includes discussion of engineering and SPU's mission, leadership styles, workplace ethics, internship and resume preparation, interviewing skills development, and exploration of internship job opportunities.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3300: Properties of Materials (3) Offerings
Prerequisite: CHM 1211. Studies the fundamental principles of structure and properties of materials that are utilized in the practice of engineering. Properties of materials are related to atomic, molecular, and crystalline structure. Discusses metals, ceramics, multiphase systems, and polymeric materials. Covers relationships between structure and electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical properties.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3310: Mechanics of Materials (4) Offerings
Prerequisites: EGR 1501 and 2891. EGR 1501 can be taken concurrently. Studies stress and strain, properties of materials, axial load, torsion, bending, shear, strain and stress transformations, deflections of beams and shafts. Extra fee.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3400: Dynamics (5) Offerings
Prerequisites: EGR 2891, MAT 2401, and MAT 3237. Study of vectorial treatment of Newton's laws for undamped and damped linear, rotational and vibrational motion in several coordinate systems. Includes solving problems for particles and rigid bodies using energy, momentum and angular momentum conservation laws. Extra fee.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3402: Introduction to Engineering II (2) Offerings
Required for all transfer engineering students who have taken the equivalent of EE 2726 elsewhere, and do not take EE 2726 at SPU. Introduction to the SPU engineering program. Provides instruction on the software and hardware that is utilized in the labs at Seattle Pacific University, which is normally covered in beginning classes. Included is the discussion of a Christian worldview, the engineering department's mission statement and goals, and their implications for engineers.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3430: System Dynamics (5) Offerings
Prerequisite: MAT 3237, EGR 3400, and EE 2726. Studies mathematical modeling, analysis, and design of physical dynamic systems involving energy storage and transfer by lumped-parameter linear elements. Time-domain responses are determined by analytical methods and numeric simulation.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3500: Thermo-Fluids I (5) Offerings
Prerequisites: PHY 1122 and MAT 1235. A first course for engineering and physics students in the thermal-fluid sciences, designed to introduce students to the basic subject of thermodynamics. It will include problem solving skills to demonstrate and facilitate the understanding of key principles.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3501: Thermo-Fluids II (5) Offerings
Prerequisite: EGR 3500 and MAT 3238 (May be taken concurrently). A continuing course for engineering and physics students in the thermal-fluid sciences. This course will focus on fluid mechanics. It will include problem solving skills and experiments to demonstrate and facilitate the understanding of key principles.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3502: Thermo-Fluids III (4) Offerings
Prerequisite: EGR 3500, and MAT 3238. MAT 3238 may be taken concurrently. A continuing course for engineering and physics students in the thermo-fluids sciences. This course will focus on heat transfer. It will include problem solving skills and experiments to demonstrate and facilitate the understanding of key principles.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3611: Appropriate and Sustainable Engineering I: Alternative Energy Systems (0,5) Offerings
Prerequisite: EE 2726. Introduces different energy sources and investigates methods to convert this energy into a useful form. Energy sources that are investigated, designed, built and tested include solar, wind, hydropower, and hydrogen fuel cells. Includes examples of the use of each of these power sources. Extra fee.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3612: Appropriate and Sustainable Engineering II: Hydro-Systems (4) Offerings
Prerequisites: PHY 1121, MAT 2401, and 3237. Introduces water as a natural resource. Investigates fundamental fluid flow concepts, including pipe, and network flow, and explores applications, including water distribution, use, and point-source purification.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
EGR 3614: Alternative and Sustainable Engineering III: Biomass (4) Offerings
Prerequisites: EGR 2500 and CHM 1211. Study of biomass as an energy resource, including the biomass to bioenergy supply chain, including feedstock production, conversion, distribution, and end use, and the environmental, economic, and social sustainability associated with the use of various types of fuels.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3800: Biomedical Engineering I (5) Offerings
Prerequisites: BIO 2101 and EE 2726, or special permission of instructor. Introduction to the history of biomedical engineering, biosensors, bioelectric phenomena, bioinstrumentation, biosignal processing, biomechanics, cardiovascular mechanics and ultrasound.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 3810: General Engineering Design (5) Offerings
Prerequisite: EGR 3310 or 4410. Team design and construction of industrial or self-designed projects. Typical projects require the analysis, design, and selection of mechanical and electromechanical subsystems and elements. Required components include formal documentation and the use of project management tools and principles. Interdisciplinary projects are encouraged. All projects require oral and written reports. Includes review and analysis of professional papers within a student's discipline. Includes project teaming with business students from the Operations Management course.
Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course Restrictions:Computer Engineering, General Engineering Majors only. Junior, Post-Baccalaureate, Senior students only.
EGR 4410: Mechanical Design (3) Offerings
Prerequisites: EGR 3310 and 3400. An introduction to experimental techniques common to structural engineering, interpretation of experimental data, and comparison of measurements to numerical/analytical predictions.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 4450: Control Systems Design (5) Offerings
Prerequisite: EGR 3430 or EE 3410. Studies analog and control system design using root locus, frequency, and PID methods. Includes a comprehensive design and test of a real time digital control system. MATLAB and Labview are used extensively as design tools.
Equivalent Courses:EE 4450 Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 4510: Thermo-Fluids IV (3) Offerings
Prerequisite: EGR 3502. A continuing course for engineering and physics students in the thermo-fluid sciences. It is designed to provide practical applications of the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. It will include open-ended problems and hands-on experiments to demonstrate and facilitate the understanding of key principles.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 4610: Appropriate and Sustainable Engineering IV: Systems Design (4) Offerings
Provides an analysis and design of engineered systems as they relate to their appropriate application and environmental, economic, and societal sustainability. Students will use a systematic approach, including life cycle assessment, and explore impacts on society, including public policy.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 4811: Engineering Senior Design I (3) Offerings
Prerequisite: EGR 3810 or EE 3730. Student teams begin a system level design of a project (a nondisclosure agreement may be required). Projects will be selected from a variety of topics. Students provide detailed schedules for building prototype systems and present periodic progress reports. During the course, students produce a technical specification, undergo several design reviews and design a prototype system.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 4812: Engineering Senior Design II (3) Offerings
Prerequisite: EGR 4811. Student teams continue to implement and refine the prototype design from EGR 4811. Teams write detailed technical reports and submit their designs to design reviews. Periodic progress reports and team presentations are required.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 4899: Engineering Capstone and Senior Design (3-5) Offerings
Prerequisite: EGR 4812. In this capstone course, designs from EGR 4812 are developed into a manufacturing prototype and tested. The course covers testing methodology, redesign, and documentation methodology. Teams author operations manuals and detailed technical manuals. Periodic progress reports and final presentations are required. Includes study of vocation in engineering, writing reflective responses, and preparation of a multimedia portfolio of major projects students have finished. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course Restrictions:Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering Majors only.
EGR 4900: Independent Study in Engineering (1-5) Offerings
Student does an independent study under direction of a faculty member. Study of problems in a topic for which related courses have been completed. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 4910: Washington State FE/EIT Preparation (1) Offerings
Seminar review of principles and problem solving in math, chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, mechanics, materials science, and engineering economics in approximation to the proportions these topics are covered in the Washington state FE/EIT test. Extra fee.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 4930: Engineering Applications in Industry (1-10) Offerings
Provides pre-arranged coordinated field experience in engineering employment in industry. A coordinating committee plans the program with the student and evaluates the learning experience. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EGR 4940: Engineering Internship (1-5) Offerings
Prerequisite: EE 3000 or EGR 3000. Internship is normally a paid summer job with an engineering company or a university research lab. Other career-related job experiences may be considered. Students will give a written and oral presentation of their work the following Autumn Quarter. The job is fully coordinated between the intern's faculty advisor and an engineer in the host company. The jobs are intended to be a professional learning experience for the student.
Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
EGR 4950: Special Topics: General Engineering (1-5) Offerings
An advanced course studying a special interest topic in general engineering. Topics and credits may vary between offerings.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, General Engineering Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.

 



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