Engineering - Mechanical, AS

This is a standard first course in calculus.  Topics include limits continuity; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule mean value theorem and rate of change problems; curve sketching; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic trigonometric and transcendental functions with an application to calculation of areas. (Fall Spring Summer)

Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences health sciences and engineering.  Topics include measurements fundamental properties of matter states of matter chemical reactions chemical stoichiometry periodicity of elemental properties atomic structure chemical bonding molecular structure solutions properties of gases and introductions to thermodynamics quantum mechanics and descriptive chemistry. Successful completion (final grade of C or better) of CHEM 1411 will allow the student to continue on to CHEM 1412. (Fall Spring Summer)

An introduction to the engineering profession with emphasis on technical communication and team-based engineering design. (Fall)

Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.

This is a standard second course in calculus. Topics include differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; parametric equations and polar coordinates; techniques of integration; sequences and series; improper integrals. (Fall Spring Summer)

This is a calculus-based physics course intended for students majoring in computer science engineering mathematics physics or related fields of study. Topics include 1-D motion 2-D motion rotational motion Newton's laws energy momentum equilibrium gravity oscillatory motion waves and heat. (Fall)

This is a third course in calculus with advanced topics in calculus including vectors and vector-valued functions partial differentiation Lagrange multipliers multiple integrals and Jacobians; application of the line integral including Green's Theorem the Divergence Theorem and Stokes' Theorem. (Fall Spring)

This is a calculus-based physics course intended for students majoring in computer science engineering mathematics physics or related fields of study. Topics include charge electric fields magnetic fields electric potential current capacitance resistance electromotive force simple DC and AC circuits induction electromagnetic waves propagation of light and geometric optics. (Spring)

Choose one course from the following:

• HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
• HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
• HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.
• HIST 2381 - African American History I 3 credit hours.
• HIST 2382 - African American History II 3 credit hours.

Choose one course from the following:

• HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
• HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
• HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.
• HIST 2381 - African American History I 3 credit hours.
• HIST 2382 - African American History II 3 credit hours.

Basic theory of engineering mechanics using calculus involving the description of forces moments and couples acting on stationary engineering structures; equilibrium in two and three dimensions; free-body diagrams; friction; centroids; centers of gravity; and moments of inertia. (Fall)

An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply national income inflation and unemployment. Other topics include international trade economic growth business cycles and fiscal policy and monetary policy.

Choose one course from the following:

• ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
• DRAM 1310 - Theater Appreciation 3 credit hours.
• DRAM 2361 - History of the Theater I 3 credit hours.
• MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.

Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal visual and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation synthesis and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

Basic theory of engineering mechanics using calculus involving the motion of particles rigid bodies and systems of particles; Newton's Laws; work and energy relationships; principles of impulse and momentum; application of kinetics and kinematics to the solution of engineering problems. (Spring)

Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution structure and powers of the national government including the legislative executive and judicial branches federalism political participation the national election process public policy civil liberties and civil rights.

Origin and development of the Texas Constitution structure and powers of state and local government federalism and inter-governmental relations political participation the election process public policy and the political culture of Texas.

Choose one course from the following:

• ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
• ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
• ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
• ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
• ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
• ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
• HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
• HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
• HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities 3 credit hours.
• PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
• PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
• SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.

This course teaches the basics of muscular conditioning with the use of specially designed weight machines. Students will be assessed as to current condition and an individualized program will be developed to meet the desires and needs of each one.