Courses in Engineering Physics
EP100
Physics & Engineering Concepts
Prerequisites: MA133; MA134; or equivalents
1 credit hour
Description
An introduction to the fields of physics and engineering, including methods of analysis and computer applications packages: word processing, spreadsheets, MathCad. Eight-week course. Fall only.
EP240
Circuit Analysis
Prerequisites: PH231; MA240
4 credit hours
Description
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.
EP261
Engineering Mechanics--Statics
Prerequisite: PH230/030
Corequisite: MA240
3 credit hours
Description
Bodies in equilibrium. Vectors and vector algebra; forces, moments and couples; equivalent force systems; frictional forces; structural analysis; distributed forces and properties of surfaces. Fall only.
EP262
Engineering Mechanics--Dynamics
Prerequisite: EP261
3 credit hours
Description
Bodies in accelerated motion. Kinematics and dynamics of particles; work and energy; impulse and momentum; kinetics and dynamics of rigid bodies; mechanical vibrations. Spring only.
EP263
Mechanics of Materials
Prerequisite: EP261 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics
4 credit hours
Description
Introduction to engineering materials; concepts of strain, stress, equilibrium; material responses to applied loading/deflection; analysis of engineering components, e.g., beams, thin-walled structures, axisymmetric elements; introduction to structural stability. Three hour lecture, one 2-hour lab.
EP305
Digital and Analog System Design
Prerequisite: PH121/021 or PH231/031 or equivalent
3 credit hours
Description
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. Spring only.
EP310
Microcomputer Interfacing
Prerequisite: EP305
3 credit hours
Description
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. Fall only.
EP340
Electronic Circuits
Prerequisites: PH121 or PH231
4 credit hours
Description
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 and two hours lab each week.
EP361
Thermal Analysis
Prerequisites: PH231/031; MA245
3 credit hours
Description
Thermodynamic laws and processes; heat transmission; kinetic theory. Applications to heat engines, turbines, refrigeration, and heat exchangers. Fall even years.
EP363
Thermal-Fluid Engineering
Prerequisites: EP-263 Mechanics of Materials and MA-350 Differential Equations I
3 credit hours
Description
Introduction to the laws of thermodynamics, concept of control volumes, thermodynamic properties of materials, behavior of ideal gases, introduction to basic heat transfer modes, introduction to fluid mechanics and Bernoulli's equation.
EP372
Signals and Systems
Prerequisites: EP240; MA350
3 credit hours
Description
Analysis and design methods for continuous-time and discrete-time systems including signal models, Fourier series and transforms, Laplace transforms, discrete Fourier transform, z-transform, digital filtering, and the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm. Fall odd years.
EP374
Control Systems
Prerequisites: EP372
3 credit hours
Description
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. Spring even years.
EP411-413
Industrial Internship in Physics
1-3 credit hours
Description
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. On demand.
EP460
Measurements and Instrumentation.
Prerequisites: PH231/031; MA245
3 credit hours
Description
Techniques of measurement; energy conversion, sensors and transducers; principles and operation of instruments for measurement; data acquisition and processing; automatic control and control elements. On demand.
EP461
Computer Applications
Prerequisites: PH231/031; MA245; MA334
3 credit hours
Description
Use of computers for the solution of physics and engineering problems in mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics, modern physics, and applied optics, and selected problems in quantum mechanics. Programming involves Fortran, Turbo Basic, Matlab, and MathCad. Spring even years.
EP462
Materials Science
Prerequisites: PH121/021 or PH231/031
3 credit hours
Description
The solid state; structure of solids; mechanical, chemical, thermal, electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials; behavior of materials in engineering applications. Spring odd years.
EP480
Capstone Design I
Prerequisite:
Corequisite: PH345
1 credit hours
Description
Each student designs, builds, and tests a simple engineering project. Lectures are given on ethics, professionalism, safety, and economic considerations. Fall only.
EP481 (UI450)
Capstone Design II
Prerequisite: EP480
3 credit hours
Description
Student teams complete an engineering design project. Emphasizes design prototyping, testing, evaluation, and documentation. Time management, group dynamics, teamwork, ethics, and economics. Spring only.