ENR 100. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR
1 lec. 0 lab. 1 cr. hr.

Designed for students in all two-year curricula in the Engineering Department, this course will focus on personal development and effective strategies for successful completion of the AAS and AS degrees. Personal education goals, career planning, good study approaches, technical reading and writing, math and computer skills, and using college resources will be among the topics examined in the seminar. Students will develop individual goals and methods to achieve them.

ENR 101. INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
1 lec. 2 lab. 2 cr. hrs.

An introduction to the field of engineering.  Topics include exploring the various engineering disciplines, engineering analysis and design methods, engineering economics and statistics, engineering ethics, the impact of engineering on society, life long learning, and using engineering tools in practice.  These concepts are emphasized and applied in hands on problem solving situations that require teamwork, research and documentation.  Students will create a design prototype and deliver their design solution results through the engineering reporting process.

Prerequisite: MAT 184

ENR 102. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
3 lec. 1 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

A course in computer programming using a high level programming language as a tool to solve engineering problems. Topics include programming structure, decisions, repetition, arrays, functions, data files, addresses and pointers and object oriented design.
Prerequisite: MAT 185.

ENR 103. APPLICATIONS IN INTERACTIVE COMPUTING
2 lec. 3 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

A course in computer programming using Visual Basic to solve engineering problems. Topics include decisions, repetition, arrays, functions and object linking and embedding.
Prerequisite: MAT 184 and ELT 115.

ENR 106. STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

This course introduces the student to basic statistical tools for quality control and improvement. The course covers Statistical Process Control (SPC) in depth and contrasts SPC with Acceptance Sampling. The course also includes a discussion of process capability and an introduction to quality improvement through the statistical design of experiments. The current state of statistical software is established through demonstrations. This course may be offered off-campus and may be cross-registered with regional community colleges.
Prerequisite: MAT 184 with a grade of C or better.

ENR 201. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS AND NETWORKS
3 lec. 2 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

This course provides the student with the basic tools needed to analyze the circuits and systems he/she will encounter in electrical engineering. Topics include basic circuit concepts, Kirchhoff’s laws, basic network topology, mesh analysis, nodal analysis, superposition, Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton’s Theorem, maximum power transfer, initial conditions, the classical solutions of first and second order differential equations sinusoidal steady state analysis, Phasor concepts, impedance and admittance, effective values, phasor diagrams, AC power relationships, power factor, apparent and complex power, pf correction, 3 phase circuits, ideal amplifiers and diodes. Laboratory assignments will require some computer programming skills, use of the software MultiSim for circuit analysis and practice writing both formal and informal reports.
Prerequisite: Computer programming ability using a scientifically
oriented language. Corequisite: MAT 223.

ENR 204. MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
4 lec. 0 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

A first engineering-level course in the mechanics of materials. The major emphasis is on how materials react in the elastic range of stress before permanent deformation takes place. Computer analysis is included where appropriate. Topics include the basic concepts of stress and strain, properties of various materials, working stress, factors of safety; torsional and flexural stresses; analysis of beams and columns, combined stresses, and welded, bolted and riveted connections. Both English and SI units are used.
Prerequisite: ENR 208 and computer programming ability using a
scientifically oriented language.

ENR 205. ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
4 lec. 0 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

A study of the fundamental principles and the laws of thermodynamics and their application to engineering problems. The course includes a rigorous treatment of classical thermodynamics including study of the thermodynamic properties of materials and the thermodynamic concepts of heat, work, enthalpy, entropy, irreversibility and availability.
Prerequisite: PHY 251 and computer programming ability using a scientifically oriented language.

Corequisite: MAT 224.

ENR 207. ENGINEERING MATERIALS SCIENCE
3 lec. 3 lab. 4 cr. hrs.

This course is a study of the fundamental characteristics of solid materials and their applications in engineering. Included are crystalline and noncrystalline materials; metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. The course analyzes the mechanical, thermal, optical, electrical, magnetic and surface properties of various materials. A design project is required.
Prerequisite: CHE 121 and PHY 152 or permission of the instructor.

ENR 208. ENGINEERING STATICS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

A study of static force systems. Vectorial and conventional techniques are used in problem solving. Topics included are: properties of force systems, free-body analysis, particles, rigid bodies, trusses, frames and machines, internal forces in structural members, properties of area and mass, and friction.
Prerequisite: PHY 151 and MAT 222.

ENR 209. ENGINEERING DYNAMICS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

A study of dynamic force systems. Vectorial and conventional techniques are used in problem solving. Topics included are: properties of force systems, free-body analysis, particles, rigid bodies, properties of area and mass, kinematics, kinetics, energy methods and momentum methods.
Prerequisite: ENR 208 or departmental permission.

ENR 215. SURVEYING I
2 lec. 3 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

This course is an introduction to the field of surveying. Students will learn the basic concepts of surveying and what further course of study is required to become licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor. Whenever possible, the course is taught by a New York State Licensed Land Surveyor currently working in the field of land surveying. The student will begin by learning how to use modern land surveying equipment such as automatic levels, total station theodolites, data collectors and hand held Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS). The student will then learn how to integrate the use of this field equipment into the production of automated maps utilizing AutoCAD. During this entire process the student will be introduced to the standards of map making and the fundamentals of land surveying.
Prerequisite: MAT 131 with a grade C or better, or departmental
permission.

ENR 216. SURVEYING II
2 lec. 3 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

This course is a continuation of Surveying I. The student will gain additional experience in the use of modern surveying equipment and how the data collected is processed into maps. The student will also be introduced to the fundamentals of land surveying as applied to the process of preparing a boundary survey. This process includes performing a chain of title search at the County Clerk’s office and plotting of deed descriptions of record. The student will learn and be required to work within national mapping standards at all times.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENR 215 or equivalent and basic knowledge of mathematics including simple trigonometry. Some knowledge of AutoCAD would be helpful but not required for successful completion of this course.

ENR 271. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I
1 cr. hr.

A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval. Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or other activities that advance the student’s knowledge and competence in the field of engineering or related areas. The student’s time commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.

ENR 272. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II
2 cr. hrs.

Similar to ENR 271, except that the student’s time commitment to the project will be approximately 70-90 hours.

ENR 273. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III
3 cr. hrs.
Similar to ENR 271, except that the student’s time commitment to the project will be approximately 105-135 hours.