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This course introduces students to some fundamental principles of engineering mechanics - statics and mechanics of deformable bodies. Topics typically include statics of particles and rigid bodies, equivalent force-couple systems and equilibrium in 2D and 3D, frames and machines; centroids; stress, strain, tension, compression, torsion, bending, shear, design and deflection of beams, stability of columns. Some hands-on labs are also included. Prerequisite or corequisite: MAT-254

An introduction to traditional engineering mechanics topics that relate to dynamics, such as kinetics and kinematics of particles and rigid bodies, equations of motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum, etc. Prerequisite: EGR-211.

An introduction to financial aspects of the engineering profession, prioritization of resource allocation, etc. Emphasis is placed on the systematic evaluation of costs and benefits associated with proposed technical projects. The students will be exposed to concepts of "time value of money" and methods of discounted cash flow. Students are prepared to make ethical decisions regarding money as capital within a technological or engineering environment. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the mathematics preparatory requirement.

Introduction to linear electrical circuits along with their connection to instruments. Circuit topics include mesh and nodal analysis, source transformation, transient response in simple RLC circuits, introduction to sinusoidal analysis, AC power, and 3-phase circuits. Theory is related to transducers such as strain gauges and thermocouples. The associated laboratory develops the use of instrumentation as well as the methods of building prototype circuits, analyzing data, and writing reports. Prerequisite: MAT-254.