Engineering Science (ESCI)
ESCI 201 Statics 3 Credits (3,0)
Vector analysis of forces and moments in 2D and 3D systems. Center of mass, distributed forces, particle and rigid body equilibrium. Analysis of trusses, frames, internal forces, shear and moment distribution in beams. Centroids and moments of inertia.
ESCI 202 Solid Mechanics 3 Credits (3,0)
Stress and strain concepts for elastic materials. Failures due to stress and conformity to engineering standards. Stress and deformation in members subject to axial, torsional, bending, and combined loading. Vessels under pressure. Column stability.
ESCI 204 Dynamics 3 Credits (3,0)
Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Acceleration, velocity, position, work, energy, power, impulse, and momentum. Vector treatment.
ESCI 206 Fluid Mechanics 3 Credits (3,0)
Fluid state characteristics. Fluid statics, kinematics of fluid motion. Flow of incompressible ideal fluid. Impulse-momentum principles. Similitude, dimensional analysis, fluid measurements.
ESCI 207 Fundamentals of Mechanics 3 Credits (3,0)
Vector analysis of forces and moments; static equilibrium systems; center of gravity. Kinematics, kinetics, work and energy, impulse, momentum.
ESCI 208 Thermodynamics 3 Credits (3,0)
Heat and work transformation governed by first and second laws of thermodynamics in closed and open systems. Evaluating properties of pure substances. Ideal gas behavior, thermodynamic cycles, entropy, and diagrams.
ESCI 299 Special Topics in Engineering Science 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in engineering science.
ESCI 306 Fiber Optics 3 Credits (3,0)
Optical fiber technology and applications: multimode and single-mode waveguides, light sources (LEDs and lasers), detectors. Applications to communications, sensors, aviation. Includes lab work, computer design, literature research.
ESCI 312 Energy Transfer Fundamentals 3 Credits (3,0)
First and second laws of thermodynamics for control masses and control volumes. Fundamentals of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation. Application of energy balances.
ESCI 315 Space Environment and Effects 3 Credits (3,0)
Space environment effects on spacecraft and design. Vacuum, neutral, plasma, radiation, and space debris environments. Radiation effects on electrical subsystems. Emphasis on space debris.
ESCI 320 Engineering Materials Science 2 Credits (2,0)
Properties and measurements of engineering materials. Structures and characteristics of metals, alloys, plastics, ceramics, composites. Equilibrium diagrams, processing of materials, corrosion.
ESCI 320L Engineering Materials Science Laboratory 1 Credit (0,1)
Lab experiments and techniques in materials science, composites, solid mechanics.
ESCI 322 Aerospace Engineering Failure 2 Credits (2,0)
Structural and material failure topics in aerospace: fatigue, fracture, thermomechanical failure, fastener failure, corrosion, impact damage. Statistical failure analysis, non-destructive evaluation, structural health monitoring.
ESCI 322L Aerospace Engineering Failure Laboratory 1 Credit (0,1)
Lab experiments complementing ESCI 322 topics. Case history inspection, failed components from service, experimental interpretation.
ESCI 324 Measurements and Instrumentation 2 Credits (2,0)
Measurement and instrumentation methods; experimental design, data acquisition. Standalone equipment and data acquisition software use. Pre-assembled and open-ended experiments. Statistical methods, experimental uncertainty.
ESCI 324L Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory 1 Credit (0,1)
Hands-on learning in measurements and instrumentation.
ESCI 326 Engineering Materials and Structures 3 Credits (3,0)
Introduction to metal alloys and composites in aerospace. Deformation mechanisms of high-use alloys (e.g., titanium), directional tailoring of composites in material and structural properties.
ESCI 399 Special Topics in Engineering Science 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in engineering science.
ESCI 403 Heat Transfer 3 Credits (3,0)
One- and two-dimensional conduction heat transfer, steady and unsteady states. Introduction to finite-difference and finite-element methods. Free and forced convection, radiation heat transfer.
ESCI 412 Structural Dynamics 3 Credits (3,0)
Simple harmonic motion; undamped and damped free and forced vibration. Multiple degrees of freedom, torsional and transverse systems, dynamic damping, finite element modeling for analysis.
ESCI 413 Engineering Fundamental Review 1 Credit (1,2)
Review of fundamental engineering principles. Problem-solving sessions for National Fundamental Engineering (FE) or Engineering-in-Training (EIT) Exam preparation.
ESCI 414 High Temperature Turbine Materials 3 Credits (3,0)
Material systems for aircraft engines, industrial gas turbines, rocket motors. Ni-base superalloys, structural ceramics, life prediction methods: creep-rupture, oxidation, hot corrosion, thermal mechanical fatigue.
ESCI 492 Engineering Fundamentals Practicum 3 Credits (3,0)
Review and practicum of fundamental engineering principles. Tutorial sessions and graded assignments for National FE Exam preparation. Intended for seniors or advanced juniors.
ESCI 499 Special Topics in Engineering Science 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in engineering science.