General Courses for Engineering Majors (ENG)
120.
Mathematics for Engineering Applications.
(6 [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 1220 or ACT Math =>25 or SAT Math Section =>590 or ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions =249-283.
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 General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
220.
Engineering, Business, and Society.
(3)
Using a team-teaching format to foster students' understanding of the interaction of engineering practice with business and society. Students will learn about innovation, entrepreneurship, global engineering standards, professional ethics, business and technical writing.
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 2530.
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: PHYS 1320.
Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering and sophomore standing or above. 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 2530.
Restriction: sophomore standing and above in School of Engineering. Not allowed for Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering majors.
495.
Special Topics.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Selected topics in interdisciplinary engineering or computer science at a senior level.
