Department of Physics and Engineering
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Engineering
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The engineering program is part of the Department of Chemistry, Physics, Materials, and Engineering. Engineering graduates enter such fields as aeronautical, chemical, computer, electrical, electronic, environmental, mechanical, and civil engineering. Southern Oregon University offers a preprofessional program in engineering and wood science and technology that provides the necessary coursework for admission as a junior into professional engineering programs. Students typically spend three years at SOU before transferring to engineering programs. Students may also be interested in exploring the applied physics or the physics-engineering dual degree options. Advising for all of these programs is handled by the Physics Department, which also offers an engineering-physics option.
Requirements for Engineering
Each engineering degree program has specific course requirements students must meet before being admitted to the professional program. Therefore, students should immediately contact the engineering coordinator for details about the required curriculum.
Engineering Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| ENGR 101 Engineering Orientation I: Careers, Skills, and Computer Tools |
| 2 credits |
| Introduces engineering curricula, career paths, ethics, problem solving, communication, and computer programming. This series is required for all areas of engineering. |
| ENGR 102 Engineering Orientation II: Careers, Skills, and Computer Tools |
| 2 credits |
| Examines communication and problem-solving skills in engineering. Prerequisite: ENGR 101. |
| ENGR 103 Engineering Orientation III: Careers, Skills, and Computer Tools |
| 2 credits |
| Focuses on problem solving and computer programming skills in engineering. Prerequisite: ENGR 102. |
| ENGR 174 Digital Systems and Robotics |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the basics of digital electronics and the fundamentals of robotics. Topics include simple logic, truth tables, logic gates, voltage, currents, power, TTL chips, sensors, servos, and some practical applications. Cross-listed with PH 174. |
| ENGR 175 The Science and Technology of Nanoparticles |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces nanoparticles and nanoparticle technology. Focuses on the basic concepts, tools, and applications of nanoparticles to fields such as medicine, energy, electronics, and mechanics. Provides a historical perspective and an understanding of the relationship between nanoparticles and materials science. Cross-listed with PH 175. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| ENGR 176 The Science and Technology of Materials |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces basic concepts of materials science and the microstructure-property relationships in various classes of materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and semiconductors. Topics include fundamental characterization techniques and application to science and technology. Cross-listed with PH 176. |
| ENGR 201 Electrical Fundamentals |
| 3 credits |
| Examines electrical-theory laws. Includes circuit analysis of DC circuits; natural, step, and sinusoidal responses of circuits; and operational amplifier characteristics and applications. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MTH 251. Corequisite: ENGR 201L. |
| ENGR 202 Electrical Fundamentals |
| 3 credits |
| Covers steady-state AC circuits, both single and three-phase. Includes resonance, mutual inductance, and operational amplifier applications. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: ENGR 201 and MTH 321. Corequisite: ENGR 202L. |
| ENGR 203 Electrical Fundamentals |
| 3 credits |
| Addresses two-port networks, transfer functions, and transient analysis. Includes an introduction to digital systems. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab. Prerequisite: ENGR 202. |
| ENGR 211 Statics |
| 3 credits |
| Analyzes forces induced in structures and machines by various types of loading. Prerequisite: ENGR 221; PH 201; or PH 221. |
| ENGR 212 Dynamics |
| 3 credits |
| Explores kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work-energy theorem, and impulse-momentum relationships as applied to engineering systems. Prerequisite: ENGR 211. |
| ENGR 221 Calculus-Based Physics for Engineers I |
| 4 credits |
| First part of the general physics series. Entire series required of all pre-engineering students. Introduces statics, equations of linear and rotational motion, and Newton’s laws. Examines work and energy for linear and rotational motion and the law of universal gravitation. Three lectures and one recitation. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisites: MTH 252 or MTH 251 with PH 190. Corequisite: ENGR 224. |
| ENGR 222 Calculus-Based Physics for Engineers II |
| 4 credits |
| Examines simple harmonic motion, fluids, heat, ideal gas law, kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics, sound, waves, and electric force and potential. Three lectures and one recitation. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: ENGR 221. Corequisite: ENGR 225. |
| ENGR 223 Calculus-Based Physics for Engineers III |
| 4 credits |
| Covers electrical energy and field, circuits, magnetic force and field, electromagnetic induction and waves, light, optics, and interference. Three lectures and one recitation. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: ENGR 222. Corequisite: ENGR 226. |
| ENGR 224 General Engineering Laboratory I |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory activities designed to complement ENGR 221. One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: ENGR 221. |
| ENGR 225 General Engineering Laboratory II |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory activities designed to complement ENGR 222. One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: ENGR 222. |
| ENGR 226 General Engineering Laboratory III |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory activities designed to complement ENGR 223. One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: ENGR 223. |
Upper Division Courses
| ENGR 311 Thermodynamics |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the laws of thermodynamics and the fundamental thermodynamics concepts of entropy, internal energy, and chemical potential. Includes applications to ideal and real gases and statistical interpretation of material properties. Prerequisite: ENGR 223 or PH 203. |
| ENGR 322 Analog Electronics |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on understanding, designing, and troubleshooting analog circuits. Discusses topics such as filters, rectifiers, power supplies, and amplifiers. Covers both DC and AC circuits. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab. Prerequisite: MTH 252. |
| ENGR 323 Digital Electronics |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on understanding, designing, and troubleshooting digital circuits. Discusses topics such as logic functions, gates, latches, flip-flops, combinational and sequential logic, and interfacing analog and digital circuits. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: MTH 111. |
| ENGR 333 Optics and Waves |
| 3 credits |
| Offers an introduction of optics for science majors. Topics include imaging systems, wave theory, aberrations, diffraction, and interference. Prerequisite: ENGR 223. Corequisite: ENGR 336. (Cross-listed with PH 333.) |
| ENGR 336 Optics Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Laboratory course in optics designed to complement ENGR 333. Provides practical experience with lasers, optical devices, imaging systems, and fiber optics. One 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite: ENGR 333. (Cross-listed with PH 336.) |
| ENGR 339 Lasers |
| 3 credits |
| Designed for physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering majors. Covers the fundamental types of lasers, as well as operational characteristics and applications of lasers in physics, chemistry, communication, engineering, industry, and medicine. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: ENGR 223. |
| ENGR 371 Mathematical Methods for Engineering |
| 4 credits |
| Previews basic, applied mathematical methods for intermediate students in the physical sciences. Covers infinite series, complex functions, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and vector analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 252. |
| ENGR 373 Computational Methods in Engineering |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the use of computers in solving science and engineering problems. Applies programming techniques to integration, differentiation, and modeling. Prerequisite: PH 201 or 221. |
| ENGR 374 Introduction to Materials Science |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the science and engineering of materials. Covers metals, ceramics and glasses, polymers, and composites. Topics include crystals, defects, non-crystalline structures, phase diagrams, kinetics, processing degradation, and failure of materials. Prerequisite: ENGR 223. |
| ENGR 375 Thermodynamics of Materials |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the thermodynamic description and prediction of materials properties. Topics include nonideal gases, solutions, phase equilibria, phase transitions, nucleation, and crystallization. Prerequisite: ENGR 223. |
| ENGR 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENGR 405 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENGR 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENGR 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENGR 409 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENGR 461 Properties of Solid Materials |
| 4 credits |
| Explores crystal structure and binding; reciprocal lattice; and mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, magnetic, and transport properties of solids. Prerequisite: PH 371. |
| ENGR 474 Kinetics in Materials |
| 3 credits |
| Examines kinetic processes such as diffusion, crystal growth, and phase transformation, as well as their relationship to the structure and macroscopic behavior of the resulting materials. Topics covered include crystal interfaces and microstructure, solidification, diffusional transformation in solids, and diffusionless transformation. Prerequisite: ENGR 223. |
| ENGR 475 Nanoparticles and Nanoparticle Technology |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces nanoparticles and nanoparticle technology to science majors. Provides a brief historical context. Explores nanoscale particle properties (mechanical properties and phase stability), nanoparticle design and fabrication, nanoparticle characterization, and nanoparticle applications. Emphasizes the relationship between the internal structure of a nanoparticle and its properties. Prerequisite: PH 223. |
