Engineering

EG 101 Engineering I (O)
3 Semester Hours
This course is an orientation to engineering disciplines, academic success strategies, engineering design process and team projects, use of computers in problem-solving, technical report writing, presentation techniques, and internet applications.

EG 102 Engineering II (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 101.
This course provides for the use of computers as a tool for analysis, design, and simulation of engineering applications through software packages such as MATLAB and high-level programming languages such as C.

EG 103 Electrical Calculations
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite:  MT 090 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level math.
This course introduces the necessary mathematics for Electricians including: fractions, percentages, mixed numbers, ratio and proportion, signed numbers, basic trig functions, metric units, basic conversions, complex numbers, octal, binary and hex number systems, solving equations, formula manipulations, exponents, scientific notation and other concepts essential to electrical computation.

EG 105 Industrial Safety (S)
2 Semester Hours
This course is designed as an introduction to general safe workplace practices. Topics include ergonomics, lifting, handling tools and operating machines, safety apparel, and warning signs/symbols.

EG 106 National Electric Codes
1 Semester Hour
This course covers the National Electric Code. Articles of coverage include: definitions, general requirements, branch circuits, feeder, and service calculations, overcurrent protection, grounding, conductors for general wiring, flexible cords, motors, motor controllers, motor circuits, hazardous locations, electric welders, interpretation of the tables, transformers, over 600 volts general and other articles necessary for the Journeyman’s licensure exam.

EG 107 Introduction to Circuits
4 Semester Hours
Pre-requisite:EG 107 and (EG 103 or MT 123 or higher) or permission of Division Chair.                           Co-req: EG 103 or MT 096 or higher.                                                                                                  This course is an introductory course to electricity. Students will be introduced to both AC and DC motors and concepts including voltage and power, measurement, inductors, capacitors, AC circuits, oscilloscopes, electron theory, meter reading, Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits, and Kirchoff’s voltage law.

EG 110 Manufacturing Materials and Processes (O)
3 Semester Hours
Mechanical properties of materials; processing methods used in manufacturing, relationship of metals to non-metals.

EG 111 Basic Mechanics (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level math.
Forces; friction, resultants, equilibrium of force system.

EG 114 Basic Electronics (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 112.Co-req: EG 107
Development of rectifiers and amplifier circuits; graphical and equivalent circuit analysis of amplifiers using transistor, vacuum tubes, mosfet transistors.

EG 171 Circuit Analysis I (F)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 103 and EG 107 OR permission of the division chair.  Students with practical experience as an electrician will be permitted to waive the prerequisite).
To provide the students with an in-depth study of D.C. and A.C. advance circuit and network analysis, troubleshooting techniques, malfunction analysis, magnetic electromagnetic and electrostatic devices, D.C. motors, generators, and control circuits.

EG 172 Circuit Analysis II (S)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 171.
This course provides a study of the steady-state sinusoidal response of electrical circuits using the phaser method of network analysis. This course will consider advanced sinusoidal waveforms; phase relationships; reactances; impedance; admittance and susceptance; methods of analyzing series; parallel and series/parallel A.C. circuits. Also covered are major circuit theorems; use of test equipment; malfunction analysis; troubleshooting techniques; real, apparent, and reactive power in both single and three phase systems in A.C. motors, A.C. generators and transformers.

EG 181 Analog Electronics I (S)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 171.
This course is designed to provide the student with a review and enhancement of analog electronic circuits that include semi-conductor components, electron physics, diode circuits, power supplies, transistors and transistor circuits, amplifiers, regulation, filters, J.F.E.T.S. Mosfets, SCR and triac circuits, operational amplifiers, oscillators and linear integrated circuits.

EG 205 Hydraulic Systems (F)
3 Semester Hours
This course is an introduction to hydraulic systems. Students will examine fundamental hydraulic functions along with reservoirs, lines, fittings, couplers, seals, fluids, filters, valves, pumps, cylinders, and motors. Other topics include hydraulic circuits, diagrams, symbols, diagnosis, and testing along with general maintenance, safety, and use of accessories.

EG 210 Troubleshooting Lab (F)
1 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 107 or higher.
This course is designed to provide the student with lab experiments, with electronic test equipment to learn advance troubleshooting techniques in D.C. circuits, A.C. circuits, analog and digital circuits.

EG 211 Statics (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 229.
A study of coplanar, concurrent force systems; non-coplanar, nonconcurrent force systems; truss analysis by the method of joints and the method of sections; static and kinetic friction.

EG 212 Strength of Materials (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 211.
A study of stress and deformation in engineering material; riveted and welded joints; thin-walled pressure vessels; torsion; centroids and moments of inertia of areas; shear and movement in beams; stress in beams; design of beams; statically indeterminate beams; combined stress; columns.

EG 214 Electrical Control Systems (O)
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisite: EG 107 or higher.
Introduction to the principles of operation of motors, generators, transformers and motor controls.

EG 216 Mining Electricity I (O)
3 Semester Hours
This course is designed to prepare students for mineworker electrical certification. The course includes an introduction to National Electric Code, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and state agency requirements for electrical systems employed in the mining industry. Basic electrical principles are examined and related to mining environments.

EG 217 Mining Electricity II (O)
3 Semester Hours
This is the second course to prepare students for mineworker electrical certification. It further analyzes specific techniques required by the mining laws to protect workers and equipment involved in mining power applications. Principles of three-phase operation of motors, transformers, motor control, and power systems in mining applications are investigated.

EG 220 Machines and Power Systems (S)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 172.
Co-requisite: MT 125.
An introduction to industrial and commercial power distribution and utilization practices. The course covers: (1) types of single phase and polyphase A.C. motors; (2) transformers, including sizing, testing, and connections; (3) short circuit calculations; (4) lighting design and practices; (5) breaker and fuse sizing applications; (6) conductor insulation; (7) review of National Electronic Code; (8) industrial motor control; (9) single phase & 3-phrase A.C. power.

EG 275 Special Topics in Engineering (O)
1-3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Division Chair.
Present courses in Engineering which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individual instruction, and/or research in an area related to Engineering.

EG 282 Analog Electronics II (O)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 172 and EG 181.
Advanced circuit and malfunction analysis. Transistor A.C. models; small-signal analysis; multistage characteristics and response; power amplifiers; construction, characteristics, and applications of linear integrated circuits (including operational amplifiers); and the computer analysis of amplifiers are covered.

EG 290 Digital Electronics (F)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 181.
This course includes an introduction to digital techniques, semiconductor devices for digital circuits, digital logic circuits, digital integrated circuits, Boolean Algebra, flip-flops and registers, sequential logic circuits, combinational logic circuits, semiconductor memories, data conversion, and digital troubleshooting.

EG 292 Communication Circuits/Devices (S)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 181.
Co-requisite: MT 125 or higher.
Coupling networks, response analysis, noise; A.M. and F.M. transmission and reception and related circuits; introduction to transmission lines, antennas, and microwave circuits are covered.

EG 294 Micro Processor Design and Application (S)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 290.
The course include microcomputer basics, computer arithmetic, introduction to programming, 6800 microprocessor, interfacing, programming experiments, digital to analog converters, sensors and transducers, control devices and stepper motors, phase-locked loops and microprocessor applications.

EG 295 Opto Electronics (O)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 181.
Include optical principles, sources, displays, light-reactive devices, fiberoptics, experiments, optical energy, fiber optic light sources, fiber optic receivers, and fiber optic systems.

EG 296 Program Logic Control (PLC) (O)
4 Semester Hours
This course provides the student with the fundamentals of process control, transducers, signal processing, feedback, loops, actuators, analog and digital controllers and the basic fundamentals of robotics, along with a review of the prerequisite courses. EG 290 is recommended but not required.

EG 298 Capstone (S)
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisite: Student must be a candidate for graduation.
This course is designed to pull all aspects of the program together. Students will complete a portfolio of all work throughout the program as outlined in the assessment plan for formal evaluation. They will complete a customized project and be required to pass a comprehensive exit exam.

EG 299 Internship Work Experience (S)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Student must be a candidate for graduation.
Practical experience applying theory in an actual work environment.

Last Update - 05/21/2007