General Courses for Engineering Majors
116.
Introduction to Engineering.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Description of the engineering profession, orientation to engineering education, introduction to the engineering design process. Does not count toward degree credit in the College of Arts and Sciences or in the School of Engineering. Two hours lecture and demonstrations.
{Offered upon demand}
120.
Mathematics for Engineering Applications.
(4)
Provides an overview of basic engineering math topics necessary for success in second-year engineering courses. Topics are presented in the context of engineering applications, and reinforced through labs and examples from core engineering courses.
Prerequisite: MATH 121.
150.
Emerging Technologies in Engineering and Science in Spanish I.
(3)
An engineering class using an emerging technology as a vehicle to introduce students to the basics of oral and written technical communication in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPAN 201.
195.
Special Topics.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Selected topics in interdisciplinary engineering or computer science at an introductory level.
200.
Technology in Society.
(3)
This is an introduction to the ways in which technology shapes the world–and is itself shaped by society, culture, politics, economics and history. Topics include industrialization, technological changes, cultural impact, environmental policies and social and ethical responsibilities. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
250.
Emerging Technologies in Engineering and Science in Spanish II.
(3)
An engineering class using an emerging technology as a vehicle to continue students' progress into intermediate level oral and written technical communication in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 150 and SPAN 202.
301.
Fundamentals of Engineering: Dynamics.
(1)
Builds on the basics of kinematics and kinetics of particles learned in physics to study the fundamentals of planar dynamics of rigid bodies. Students learn to analyze planar kinematics and kinetics of a rigid body.
Prerequisite: MATH 264.
Restriction: sophomore standing and above. Not allowed for students majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
302.
Fundamentals of Engineering: Electronic Circuits.
(1)
Builds on the basics of electrical circuit analysis learned in physics to study the fundamentals of electronic circuits. Students learn to design simple circuits using op-amps and transistors.
Prerequisite: PHYC 161.
Restriction: sophomore standing and above in School of Engineering. Not allowed for Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering majors.
303.
Fundamentals of Engineering: Thermodynamics.
(1)
Covers the fundamentals of thermodynamics with engineering applications, suitable for students who intend to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Prerequisite: MATH 264.
Restriction: sophomore standing and above in School of Engineering. Not allowed for Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering majors.
304.
Fundamentals of Engineering: Ethics for Engineers.
(1)
Covers the fundamentals of ethical decision-making related to engineering practice. Lectures on ethical theories, ethical problem solving methods, and safety. Class discussions based on case studies. Students may not also earn credit for CE 409 or CS 293.
Restriction: sophomore standing in School of Engineering.
401.
Interdisciplinary Design I.
(3)
Engineering design methodology. Development of professional skills in project management, communication, team work, economic aspects of design projects, and engineering ethics. Students will begin work on an interdisciplinary design project.
Restriction: senior standing in School of Engineering.
402.
Interdisciplinary Design II.
(3)
Continuation of ENG 401. Students work in assigned teams to design, build, and test an interdisciplinary engineering project.
Prerequisite: 401.
495.
Special Topics.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Selected topics in interdisciplinary engineering or computer science at a senior level.
