ENGN 295 - Intermediate Special Topics in Engineering

Credits: 3 credits for fall or winter; 4 credits for spring.
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.

Prerequisites: Vary with topic. Intermediate work in bioengineering, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics or materials science. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits if the topics are different.

Spring 2013 topic:

ENGN 295-01: Intermediate Topic in Engineering Design: Concrete Canoe (4). Prerequisite: PHYS 111 and PHYS 112. The concrete canoe competition takes place annually and is sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The goal of the competition is to encourage students to apply engineering theory and materials science to the design and construction of a concrete canoe. Additionally, sustainability is emphasized through the use of recycled materials. Therefore, this course introduces students to principles of engineering design and construction. The students gain knowledge in design, concrete proportioning, concrete chemistry, construction methods, report writing and presentation of results, culminating with the race of the canoe. Ramniceanu.

Winter 2013 topic:

ENGN 295: Nuclear Applications (3). Prerequisite: PHYS 111 and PHYS 112 or by instructor consent. This course provides a broad understanding of basic principles of nuclear physics and applications of nuclear techniques in different fields including human life and health. Topics include radioactive decay, interaction of radiation with matter, fission, fusion, reactors, safety, and applications in medical imaging, non-invasive diagnostics, food preservation, archaeology, geoscience, and nuclear forensics for interdicted materials and art forgery. Samanta.

Fall 2012 topic:

ENGN 295A-01: Machine Dynamics and Design (3). Prerequisite: ENGN 204. An investigation of the kinematic and kinetic analysis of machine systems. Design and selection of machine components and connections along with a study of failure modes. Design projects include analytical solution methods, simulations, and standard construction techniques. Kuehner.