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 engineering majors; topics include measurements fundamental properties of matter states of matter chemical reactions acid-base concepts chemical stoichiometry periodicity of elemental properties atomic structure chemical bonding molecular structure solutions properties of gases phase-diagrams introduction to chemical equilibrium chemical thermodynamics electrochemistry and an introduction to descriptive inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry. Additionally basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in the lecture portion of the course; introduction of the scientific method experimental design chemical instrumentation data collection and analysis and preparation of laboratory reports.

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)

Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job such as proposals reports instructions policies and procedures email messages letters and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.

Introduction to computer-aided drafting using CAD software and sketching to generate two- and three-dimensional drawings based on the conventions of engineering graphical communication; topics include spatial relationships multiview projections and sectioning dimensioning graphical presentation of data and fundamentals of computer graphics. (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.

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)

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)

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.

Ordinary differential equations including linear equations systems of equations equations with variable coefficients existence and uniqueness of solutions series solutions singular points transform methods and boundary value problems; application of differential equations to real-world problems. (Spring)

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)

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.

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.

Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.