ENGINEERING PHYSICS (EP)
EP 100. Physics & Engineering Concepts.
An introduction to the fields of physics and engineering, including methods of analysis and computer applications packages: word processing, spreadsheets, MathCad. Pre or corequisites: MA 133; MA 134; or MA 135. (1)
EP 240. Circuit Analysis.
Direct-current circuits; circuit elements; Kirchoff's Laws; loop and nodal analysis; network theorems; natural forced, and complete circuit response, steady-state AC circuits, AC power, polyphase circuits, frequency response. Prerequisites: PH 231; MA 240. (4)
EP 261. Engineering Mechanics Statics.
Bodies in equilibrium. Vectors and vector algebra; forces, moments, and couples; equivalent force systems; frictional forces; structural analysis; distributed forces and properties of surfaces. Prerequisite: PH 230; Pre or corequisite: MA 240. (3)
EP 262. Engineering Mechanics Dynamics.
Bodies in accelerated motion. Kinematics and dynamics of particles; work and energy; impulse and momentum; kinetics and dynamics of rigid bodies; mechanical vibrations. Prerequisite: EP 261. (3)
EP 305. Digital and Analog System Design.
Logic circuit analysis and design; analog circuits including op-amp applications, analog to digital converters, and data acquisition systems. Students are expected to design and construct several projects. One lecture and two 2-hour labs. Prerequisites: PH 121 or PH 231 or equivalent. (3)
EP 310. Microcomputer Interfacing.
Introduction to microprocessors and microcomputers; computer hardware and software; interfacing microcomputers for data acquisition in scientific experiments; use of microcomputers in digital control systems. One lecture and two 2-hour labs. Prerequisite: EP 305. (3)
EP 340. Electronic Circuits.
Physics of diodes; diode applications; physics, biasing, and small-signal models of bipolar junction transistors (BJT's) and field-effect transistors (FET's); frequency response of amplifiers; feedback; oscillators; operational amplifiers; and active filters. Three hours lecture; two hours lab. Prerequisite: PH 121 or PH 231. (4)
EP 361. Thermal Analysis.
Thermodynamic laws and processes; heat transmission; kinetic theory. Applications to heat engines, turbines, refrigeration, and heat exchangers. Prerequisites: PH 231; MA 245. (3)
EP 372. Signals and Systems.
Analysis and design methods for continuous-time and discrete-time systems including signal models, Fourier series and transform, Laplace transforms, discrete Fourier transform, Z-transform, digital filtering, and the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm. Prerequisites: EP 240; MA 350. (3)
EP 374. Control Systems.
Control theory of electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems; system elements; system equations and models; system excitation and response; frequency, time, and state space analysis of linear systems. Prerequisite: EP 372. (3)
EP 411-413. Industrial Internship in Physics.
A supervised learning and work experience in applied physics which enhances the student's understanding of the applications of physical principles to problems in academic and industrial environments. (1-3)
EP 460. Measurements and Instrumentation.
Techniques of measurement; energy conversion, sensors and transducers; principles and operation of instruments for measurement; data acquisition and processing; automatic control and control elements. Prerequisites: PH 231; MA 245. (3)
EP 461. Computer Applications.
Use of computers for the solution of physics and engineering problems in mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics, modern physics, applied optics, and selected problems in quantum mechanics. Programming involves Fortran, Turbo Basic, Matlab and Mathcad. Prerequisites: PH 231; MA 245; MA 334. (3)
EP 462. Materials Science.
The solid state; structure of solids; mechanical, chemical, thermal, electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials; behavior of materials in engineering applications. Prerequisites: PH 121 or PH 231; CH 185. (3)
EP 480. Capstone Design I.
Each student designs, builds, and tests a simple engineering project. Lectures are given on ethics, professionalism, safety, and economic considerations. Pre or corequisite: PH 345 or UI 330. (1)
EP 481. Capstone Design II.
Student teams complete an engineering design project. Emphasizes design prototyping, testing, evaluation, and documentation. Time management, group dynamics, teamwork, ethics, and economics. Prerequisite: EP 480. (3)
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