Undergraduate

ESGR 2141. Engineering Mechanics I. (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 2101. Corequisite: MATH 1242. Principles of particle and rigid body mechanics with engineering applications; force systems and resultants; the equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; friction; properties of areas and volumes. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

ESGR 2142. Engineering Mechanics II. (3) Prerequisites: Civil Engineering Major and ESGR 2141. Corequisite: MATH 1242. The kinematics and kinetics of particles. Work-energy and impulse-momentum principles and conservation laws. Introduction to the dynamics of systems of particles and of rigid bodies. Energy and momentum methods. (Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

ESGR 2143. Statics and Strength of Materials. (3) Prerequisites: Electrical Engineering Major and PHYS 2101. Corequisite: MATH 1242. Force systems, resultant and equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Introduction to the engineering theory of deformable solids with applications. (Spring)

ESGR 2144. Introduction to Solid Mechanics. (3) Prerequisites: ESGR 2141 and MATH 2241. Engineering theory of deformable solids and applications. Stress and deformation resulting from axial, torsion and bending loads. Topics include shear and moment diagrams, Mohr's circle for stress and strain and buckling of columns. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

ESGR 3090. Special Topics in Engineering Science, Mechanics and Materials. (1-4) Prerequisite: consent of the department. Technical Elective. Builds upon and synthesizes knowledge gained from the engineering science, mathematics and physical science stem of the core curriculum. Specific topics teach engineering analysis, synthesis and design and provide an opportunity for students to investigate an area of specialization. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)

ESGR 3131. Introduction to Electronic Materials. (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 2231, with a grade of C or better. Technical Elective. Electronic materials and devices with examples from crystalline and amorphous semiconductors, junction and MOS devices, thermoelectrics, lasers and super-conductors. Introduction to the quantum mechanics of electrons in solids, electron-atom interactions and energy band model, providing a basis for rationalizing a wide variety of electronic properties. (Fall)

ESGR 3890. Individualized Study. (1-3) Prerequisite: consent of the department. Technical Elective. Supervised individual study with an area of particular interest to a student which is beyond the scope of the courses. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)

ESGR 3990. Undergraduate Research. (1-4) Prerequisite: consent of the department. Technical Elective. Independent study of a theoretical and/or experimental problem in a specialized area of engineering science, mechanics and materials. Students pursue an area or problem in more depth than possible in other courses. Topics for investigation may originate from the student or the faculty member supervising the study. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)

Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit

Additional work required for graduate credit.

ESGR 4131. Solid State Transformations. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: MEGR 3161, with a grade of C or better. Technical Elective. Thermodynamics, morphology and kinetics of solid state transformations. Diffusion and absolute reaction rate theory; crystallographic nature of phase transformations; nucleation and growth processes; precipitation and oxidation reactions. (Alternate years)

ESGR 4134. Solid State Electronics. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: EEGR 3121 or ESGR 3131 or PHYS 2241, each with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Technical Elective. Electron theories of solids. Quantum mechanical foundations. Free electron and band models. Electron transport processes in metallic and nonmetallic conduction; diffusion and drift phenomena. Theory of semiconductors. (Spring)

ESGR 4162. Materials Production and Process. (3) (3G) Prerequisites: MEGR 3161, with a grade of C or better, and consent of instructor. Technical Elective. Applications of thermodynamics and chemistry to extractive process metallurgy. Fundamental principles of materials forming operations. Casting, mechanical working and joining methods. (Alternate years)

ESGR 4165. Introduction to Nondestructive Evaluation Methods. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: MEGR 3161, with a grade of C or better. Technical Elective. Nondestructive evaluation principles and techniques, including liquid penetrants, magnetic particle, acoustic emission, ultrasound, radiography and eddy currents. (Alternate years)

Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate

The 5000-level courses are first-year graduate courses although some advanced seniors may enroll with permission of the department.

ESGR 5090. Special Topics. (1-6) (1-6G) Directed study of current topics of special interest. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)

ESGR 5102. Introduction to Continua. (3) (3G) Prerequisites: MEGR 3111, EEGR 3121, ESGR 3141 and MEGR 3114 or consent of instructor. A unified treatment of those topics which are common to all continua. Stress, deformation and velocity fields, constitutive equations and field equations. Representative applications in solid, fluid and electromagnetic continua, including interaction problems. (On demand)

ESGR 5114. Energy Conversion II. (3) (3G) Prerequisites: MEGR 3112 and 4111. Study of conversion of heat into power. Thermoelectric, magnetohydrodynamic engines, thermionic converters, solar and fuel cells. (Alternate years)

ESGR 5132. Quantum and Parametric Electronics. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: EEGR 3122 or PHYS 3131 or consent of instructor. Quantum mechanics; spin energy levels; elementary masers, optical resonance; traveling wave tubes; backward wave oscillators. (Alternate years)

ESGR 5161. Atomic Processes in Solids. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: ESGR 4131 or consent of department. Processes dependent on large- and small-scale atomic motions leading to changes in material structures and properties. Theories of diffusion controlled and diffusionless transformations. Modern concepts in structure and property control. (On demand)

ESGR 5164. Diffraction and Spectroscopic Studies of Matter. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing and consent of instructor. Atomic arrangements in crystalline and non-crystalline forms of matter. Symmetry properties of crystals. Treatment of diffraction theory and experimental methods. X-ray diffraction and spectroscopic analysis of matter. (Alternate years)

ESGR 5892. Individualized Study and Projects. (1-6) (1-6G) Individual investigation and exposition of results. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)

Graduate Only

ESGR 6090. Special Topics. (1-6G) Directed study of current topics of special interest. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)

ESGR 6101. Transport Processes. (3G) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Unified field theory approach to the fluid transport of momentum, energy, mass and electrical charge. Statistical theories of turbulence and molecular transport. Multiphase systems, chemically reacting flows, ionized fluids, separation processes. (On demand)

ESGR 6102. Separation Processes. (3G) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Theory of stagewise and continuous separation processes. Applications include distillation, extraction, absorption and thermal diffusion. (On demand)

ESGR 6103. Chemical Reaction Engineering. (3G) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Theory and design of batch and flow chemical reactors. (On demand)

ESGR 6104. Nuclear Reactor Theory. (3G) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Neutron transport theory applied to the engineering design of nuclear reactors. Generation, diffusion and slowing down of neutrons. Nuclear ballistics and collision phenomena. Reactor kinetics and thermodynamics. Homogenous and heterogenous reactors. (On demand)

ESGR 6166. Deformation and Fracture of Materials. (3G) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Macroscopic and microscopic aspects of elastic and plastic deformation and fracture; applications of dislocation theory to an interpretation and control of mechanical properties; temperature, strain rate and texture effects. (On demand)

ESGR 6892. Individualized Study and Projects. (1-6G) Individual investigation and exposition of results. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)

ESGR 6991. Graduate Thesis Research. (1-6G) Individual investigation culminating in the preparation and presentation of a thesis. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

ESGR 7999. Graduate Residence. (0) Required of all master's students not enrolled in other graduate courses who are working on or defending theses/projects and/or are scheduled for comprehensive examinations. (Fall, Spring)