This is the second semester of Engineering Fundamentals. This course is designed to give students strong problem-solving skills and a solid foundation in fundamental principles they will need to become analytical, detail-oriented, and creative engineers. The course begins with an overview of what engineers do, an inside glimpse of the various areas of specialization, and a straightforward look at what it takes to succeed. It then covers the basic physical concepts and laws that students will encounter on the job. The course also includes professional profiles that highlight the work of practicing engineers from around the globe. Throughout, the course demonstrates how engineers apply physical and chemical laws and principles, as well as mathematics, to design, test, and supervise the production of millions of parts, products, and services that people use every day.

Software Requirements

· Microsoft® Windows 7® or higher, or Mac® OS 10.3 Mavericks® or over operating system; 400 MHz or faster processor; 512 MB of memory (RAM); at least 2 GB of hard drive space; Adobe® Reader®

· Microsoft Excel

· Optional: MATLAB computational software

Course Outline

Temperature and Temperature-Related Variables in Engineering

· Temperature as a Fundamental Dimension

· Temperature Difference and Heat Transfer

· Thermal Comfort

· Heating Values of Fuels

· Degree-Days and Energy Estimation

· Additional Temperature-Related Material Properties

Electric Current and Related Variables in Engineering

· Electric Current, Voltage, and Electric Power

· Electrical Circuits and Components

· Electric Motors

· Lighting Systems

Energy and Power

· Work, Mechanical Energy, and Thermal Energy

· Conservation of Energy

· Power

· Efficiency

· Energy Sources, Generation, and Consumption

Computational Engineering Tools Electronic Spreadsheets

· Microsoft Excel Basics

· Excel Functions

· Plotting with Excel

· Matrix Computation with Excel

· An Introduction to Excel’s Visual Basic for Applications

Computational Engineering Tools MATLAB

· MATLAB Basics

· MATLAB Functions, Loop Control, and Conditional Statements

· Plotting with MATLAB

· Matrix Computations with MATLAB

· Symbolic Mathematics with MATLAB

Engineering Drawings and Symbols

· Mechanical Drawings

· Civil, Electrical, and Electronic Drawings

· Solid Modeling

· Engineering Symbols

Engineering Materials

· Material Selection and Origin

· The Properties of Materials

· Metals

· Concrete

· Wood, Plastics, Silicon, Glass, and Composites

· Fluid Materials: Air and Water

Mathematics in Engineering

· Mathematical Symbols and Greek Alphabet

· Linear Models

· Nonlinear Models

· Exponential and Logarithmic Models

· Matrix Algebra

· Calculus

· Differential Equations

Probability and Statistics in Engineering

· Probability—Basic Ideas

· Statistics—Basic Ideas

· Frequency Distributions

· Measures of Central Tendency and Variation—Mean, Median, and Standard Deviation

· Normal Distribution

Engineering Economics

· Cash Flow Diagrams

· Simple and Compound Interest

· Future Worth of a Present Amount and Present Worth of a Future Amount

· Effective Interest Rate

· Present and Future Worth of Series Payment

· Interest–Time Factors

· Choosing the Best Alternatives—Decision Making

· Excel Financial Functions