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Physics II – Simple Harmonic Motion, Light and Sound
Freshman Sophomore Foundations Science
Covers wave behavior in light and sound, electrostatic and electromagnetic fields, circuit analysis, and instrumentation (transitioning to include electricity & magnetism for upcoming classes).
Physics III – Electricity & Magnetism
Sophomore Foundations Science
Investigates electrostatic and electromagnetic fields, resistors, inductors, capacitors, magnetic properties of matter, circuit network theorems, and AC transients.
Engineering Graphics (CAD)
Sophomore Foundations Engineering Science
Fundamentals of 2D engineering drafting in AutoCAD and 3D parametric solid modeling using SolidWorks for marine-related components.
Strength of Materials
Sophomore Engineering Fundamentals Engineering Science
Analyzes stress and strain in structural elements under axial, bending, torsional, and pressure loads using Mohr’s Circle, buckling theory, and deflection methods.
Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics
Sophomore Engineering Fundamentals Engineering Science
Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using work-energy, impulse-momentum, and 3D spatial motion analysis.
Thermodynamics
Sophomore Engineering Fundamentals Engineering Science
Classical engineering thermodynamics covering first and second laws, open/closed systems, entropy generation, power cycles, and refrigeration.
Fluid Mechanics
Sophomore Engineering Fundamentals Engineering Science
Fluid statics, manometry, the Bernoulli equation, control volumes, Navier-Stokes equations, dimensional analysis, and viscous pipe flow.
Math III – Engineering Mathematics I
Sophomore Engineering Fundamentals Mathematics
Studies ordinary and partial differential equations, Fourier series, Laplace transforms, and numerical methods for physical engineering problems.
Math IV – Engineering Mathematics II
Sophomore Engineering Fundamentals Mathematics
Covers vector calculus, Green’s/Stokes’/Divergence theorems, complex variable theory, and linear algebra matrices for fluid systems.
Western Cultural Tradition I
Sophomore Professionalism & Citizenship Humanities
Traces the development of Classical and Romantic worldviews through literature, art, architecture, and music from antiquity to the 19th century.
Western Cultural Tradition II
Sophomore Professionalism & Citizenship Humanities
Examines late-nineteenth and twentieth-century Modernism through literature, visual arts, music, architecture, and film.
Monday & Zeien Lecture Series
Freshman Junior Senior Sophomore Professionalism & Citizenship Leadership & Campus Life
Mandatory weekly lectures and signature evening addresses featuring distinguished figures from industry, academia, government, and the arts.
