Engineering Science
EGR 1007: Exploring Engineering (1)
Offerings
An experience on developing simple engineering applications and engineering design. Combines lectures, hands-on laboratories and projects. Typically offered: Summer. May be repeated for credit 3 times.
EGR 1010: Science and Technology: How Things Work (5)
Offerings
In this course students will work in teams to explore scientific and engineering principles to discover the basic science and engineering behind core technologies. Students will also consider the interface between Christianity and applied science.
Attributes: WK Applied Science
EGR 1501: Computer Aided Design Applications for Engineers (1)
Offerings
This course introduces the fundamentals needed to use Computer Aided Design programs including but not limited to parametric design of individual parts, working with assemblies, and creating animations.
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 1502: Machining and Fabricating (1)
Offerings
This course will instruct in the principles of manufacturing through a series of guided projects utilizing machine tools, metal cutting, welding, hand tools/hand held power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Instruction will include operation of common machine tools such as the drill press, engine lathe, milling machine, sheet metal fabrication tools, and welding. Emphasis will be placed on safe operation of tools, work planning, and part design for manufacturability. Students will gain experience in light technical drawing (Blueprints/GD&T) and common part layout (benchwork) operations in preparation for manufacturing.
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 1503: Engineering Tools and Systems (1)
Offerings
An overview of common tools and techniques used in the design, operation, and analysis of engineering, instrumentation, and manufacturing systems.
Prerequisites: EGR 1502: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 2200: Engineering Probability and Statistics (3)
Offerings
Introduces students to concepts of probability and statistics along with methodology for applying these to engineering applications.
Equivalents: MAT 2200
Prerequisites: MAT 1235: C- or better
Fees:
Mathematics Technology Fee (refundable)
EGR 2930: Practicum (1-5)
Offerings
Practicum for lower division students. Does not credit as technical elective for engineering majors. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
EGR 2950: Special Topics in Engineering (1-5)
Offerings
A basic course introducing the study of special interest topics in engineering. Topics and credits may vary between offerings. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.
EGR 2970: Research (1-5)
Offerings
Special topics and research. Does not count as technical elective credits for engineering majors. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
EGR 3000: Principles of Professional Practice (1)
Offerings
Seminar and group discussion on topics related to the development of professional skills to prepare students for an engineering career. 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. Typically offered: Autumn.
Equivalents: CSC 3000
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering Majors, Minors, Concentrations only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 3211: Acoustics (5)
Offerings
Students are advised to complete EGR 3500 prior to taking this course. A first course for engineering and physics students in the field of Acoustics and Noise Control Engineering. This course will cultivate a foundational understanding of fundamental acoustical principles such as simple harmonic oscillators, lumped element analysis, sound fields in bounded and unbounded spaces, human response to noise, and environmental and safety issues. Applications will include Helmholtz resonators, loudspeaker enclosures, room acoustics, environmental noise, and HVAC noise and vibration control.
Equivalents: PHY 3211
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (PHY 1101: C- or better
AND PHY 1102: C- or better
AND PHY 1103: C- or better)
OR (PHY 1121: C- or better
AND PHY 1122: C- or better
AND PHY 1123: C- or better)
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 3311: Experimental Methods I (3)
Offerings
In this course students will be introduced to advanced methods, tools and cognitive tasks required for contemporary scientific investigation and experimental research. Students will participate collaboratively in the design and implementation of benchtop research projects in physics and related fields. Students will use computers for collecting, analyzing and modeling experimental data. Special emphasis will be given to strategies for constructing and testing quantitative models for physical phenomena.
Equivalents: PHY 3311
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: PHY 1103: C- or better
OR PHY 1123: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 3312: Experimental Methods II (3)
Offerings
In this course students will build on knowledge and skills developed in Experimental Methods I in order to gain greater ownership of the strategies required for autonomous experimental research. Students will participate collaboratively in the process of forming their own research questions and constructing a plan for investigating these questions. Students will use computers for collecting, analyzing and modeling experimental data.
Equivalents: PHY 3312
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: EGR 3311: C- or better
OR PHY 3311: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 3313: Experimental Methods III (3)
Offerings
In this course students will build on knowledge and skills developed in Experimental Methods I & II in order to take full ownership of an autonomous laboratory investigation. Students will participate collaboratively in the processes of: forming a focused research question, writing and refining a research proposal, constructing, testing, calibrating and modifying experimental apparatus, developing and executing data collection and analysis protocols, and synthesizing and presenting research findings.
Equivalents: PHY 3313
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: EGR 3312: C- or better
OR PHY 3312: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 3611: Appropriate and Sustainable Engineering I: Alternative Energy Systems (5)
Offerings
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 investigates issues of sustainability with the US energy sector. Includes examples of the use of each of these power sources. Typically offered: Autumn.
Attributes: Honors Course, Upper-Division
Restrictions: Non-Matriculated students are excluded.
Prerequisites: PHY 1123: C- or better
Fees:
Blakely/NMS Course Fee (non-refundable) ,
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 3612: Appropriate and Sustainable Engineering II (4)
Offerings
Advanced topics in appropriate and sustainable engineering, covering topics relevant to engineers focused on sustainable technologies with emphasis on the developing world.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.
Prerequisites: ME 3501: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 3614: Appropriate and Sustainable Engineering III (4)
Offerings
Advanced topics in appropriate and sustainable engineering, covering topics relevant to engineers focused on sustainable technologies, with emphasis on applications for the developing world. Typically offered: Alternate Years, Spring.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: EGR 3611: C- or better
AND (EGR 3612: C- or better
OR EGR 4610: C- or better
OR PHY 3011: C- or better)
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 3630: Participatory Development in Appropriate Engineering (5)
Offerings
Exploring How to Help Without Hurting - this interdisciplinary course is for global development, engineering, education, business, theology, and other students looking to gain practical experience interacting with real-world problems in resource-limited, global contexts, especially around themes of poverty alleviation and energy, water, health, and sanitation solutions. Students will explore case studies that illustrate common development pitfalls. Technical field techniques such as site-reconnaissance and community participation methods will be explored with an emphasis on data collection and analysis for needs assessment. Projects will involve interdisciplinary teams focused on off-grid project assessment and concept-design. Application to and approval for study abroad participation is required for sections that include travel. Typically offered: Summer.
Attributes: Cultural Understand&Engagement, Upper-Division, Ways of Engaging
Restrictions: Approp & Sustain Engineering, Appropriate/Sustn Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics Majors, Minors, Concentrations only.
Prerequisites: EGR 3611: C or better
EGR 3800: Biomedical Engineering I (1-5)
Offerings
Content varies by instructor but will include elements of an introduction to the history of biomedical engineering, biosensors, bioelectric phenomena, bioinstrumentation, biosignal processing, biomechanics, cardiovascular mechanics, prosthetics, cellular mechanics, and ultrasound. The course includes labs, readings, presentations and research papers.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: EE 2726: C- or better
OR EGR 2891: C- or better
OR ME 2891: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 3810: General Engineering Design (5)
Offerings
This course uses interdisciplinary team projects to illustrate how engineers develop technical solutions to address a problem/need of each team’s mutual choosing. Each project requires the design, analysis, and/or selection of various mechanical and electrical elements to construct a functional prototype. Formal documentation via oral and written reports and project management tools are used throughout the process.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Majors only. Freshman, Non-Matriculated, Sophomore students are excluded.
Prerequisites: (EGR 3310: C- or better
AND EGR 3500: C- or better)
OR (ME 3310: C- or better
AND ME 3500: C- or better)
OR (EE 3721: C- or better
AND EE 3280 can be taken concurrently: C- or better)
OR (CPE 3280 can be taken concurrently: C- or better
AND EE 3721: C- or better)
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 4450: Control Systems Design (5)
Offerings
Analog control system feedback analysis and design using root locus, frequency and PID methods to adjust stability and performance of the controlled systems. MATLAB is used extensively as a design tool. Typically offered: Winter.
Equivalents: EE 4450
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: ME 3430: C- or better
OR EE 3410: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 4610: 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
Restrictions: Appropriate/Sustn Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Sustainable Management Majors, Minors, Concentrations only. Junior, Post-Baccalaureate, Senior students only.
Prerequisites: PHY 1123: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 4615: Engineering Project Management (3)
Offerings
An introduction to project management and team leadership in engineering organizations. Includes concepts on key documents such as work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and risk management plans. Learn to use computer based tools for managing projects and tracking project schedule, budgets, and risks. Develop and present project information for a comprehensive, collaborative project including project management ethics and professional standards.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 4811: Engineering Senior Design I (3)
Offerings
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. Typically Offered: Autumn.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions: General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Majors only. Non-Matriculated students are excluded.
Prerequisites: (EGR 3810: C- or better
OR EE 3730: C- or better)
AND (EGR 3500: C- or better
OR ME 3500: C- or better)
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 4812: Engineering Senior Design II (3)
Offerings
Student teams continue to implement and refine the prototype design from the first senior design course. Teams write detailed technical reports and submit their designs to design reviews. Periodic progress reports and team presentations are required. Quarter culminates with delivery and demonstration of initial prototype which will be subsequently revised and tested in the third course. Typically offered: Winter.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: EGR 4811: C- or better
OR CPE 4211: C- or better
OR EE 4211: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 4899: Engineering Capstone and Senior Design (3)
Offerings
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 detailed technical documents. Periodic progress reports and final presentations are required. Includes study of vocation in engineering, writing reflective responses, and preparation of a portfolio of major projects students have finished. Typically offered: Spring.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Majors only.
Prerequisites: EGR 4812: C- or better
OR EE 4212: C- or better
OR CPE 4212: C- or better
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
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 4930: Practicum - Service (1-5)
Offerings
Practical experience in engineering that provides a service to the university and applies content learned from coursework. Examples include academic system support and programming; tutoring, grading and lab preparation. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
EGR 4931: Engineering Practicum (1-5)
Offerings
Practical experience in applying engineering concepts outside of a typical course, such as conducting a hands-on projects at a company. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
EGR 4940: Engineering Internship (1-5)
Offerings
Students work for an engineering employer and report on their experience. Arrangements must be made in advance. Typically offered: Summer. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
Prerequisites: CSC 3000: C- or better
OR EGR 3000: C- or better
EGR 4941: Engineering Internship Review (1)
Offerings
Students report on their internship experiences through written reports and presentations. Students must have completed an approved engineering or computer science internship before beginning this course. An engineering or computer science learning contract is required for this course.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (EGR 3000: C- or better
OR CSC 3000: C- or better)
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. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, General Engineering Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
Fees:
Engineering Materials Fee (refundable)
EGR 4960: Senior Project (1-5)
Offerings
Student works with faculty advisor on a mutually agreed upon project. Requires submission of application to EGR chair three weeks prior to the start of the quarter.
May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
EGR 4970: Research (1-5)
Offerings
Special projects and research in the engineering department. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.