Courses
Engineering and Technology (UGRD)
- TECH 10200 First Year Seminar for Technology Majors (1 cr.) This course offers new and prospective technology majors strategies for success in college. Students work with an instructional team to develop the necessary skills to successfully transition to the university environment.
- TECH 10400 Technical Graphics Communications (3 cr.) This course is an introduction to the graphic language used to communicate design ideas using CAD. Topics include: Sketching, multiview drawings, auxiliary views, sections views, pictorial views and dimensioning practices as well as an introduction to three-dimensional modeling, lighting and rendering.
- TECH 10500 Introduction to Engineering Technology (3 cr.) Introduction to the different disciplines incorporated in engineering technology as well as the skill set needed to be a successful student in engineering technology. Focus will be on individual and professional development, problem identification, developing analytical skills, time and resource management, project planning, design, implementation and evaluation, and oral and written communication in the engineering technology profession.
- ENGR 19500 Selected Topics in Engineering (Variable Titles) (0-3 cr.)
The following are the variable titles and course descriptions for ENGR 19500.
Selected Topics in Engineering I (0-3 credits) Selected topics in general or interdisciplinary engineering
First Year Engineering Projects (1-2 credit)
- ENGR 19600 Introduction to Engineering (3 cr.) C: MATH 15400 or MATH 15900 or equivalent. Class 2, Lab 2. An overview of the engineering profession and methodologies of engineering design. Students develop skills using computer-aided design and simulation software for engineering systems. Projects and homework are implemented and tested in a laboratory environment. The course also introduces the students to standard computer application software and university network and software resources.
- ENGR 19700 Introduction to Programming Concepts (2 cr.) C: MATH 16500. Class 1, Lab 2. Basic concepts and applications of software programming for solving engineering problems. Topics include techniques for developing structured algorithms, data input and output, conditional statements, loops, recursion, functions, arrays, and elementary concepts in mathematical programming. Examples, homework, and applications of programming concepts make extensive use of the C programming language.
- ENGR 29700 Computer Tools for Engineering (1 cr.) P: ENGR 19700. Class 1. Introduction to the use of Matlab for solving engineering problems. Topics include computational methods, data input and output, plotting and curvefittting, functions, conditional statements, loops, and introduction to Matlab toolboxes.
- TECH 30100 Renewable Energy Systems (3 cr.) Course provides the students with an introduction to renewable energy sources. Topics include photovoltaic, solar thermal systems, fuel-cells, hydrogen, wind power, waste heat, bio-fuels, wave/tidal power, geothermal power and hydroelectric. Analysis of technical, economic, environment, politics, and social policy are integral components of the course.
- TECH 30200 Introduction to Green Building Technology (3 cr.) This course examines, discusses and analyzes buildings. In particular, it delves into an introduction into green building science and technology. Building systems and assemblies (both residential and commercial) will be discussed and will include topics such as the principles of: thermal efficiency and comfort, climate, shading, site design, daylighting, efficient building envelopes and mechanical equipment. An emphasis will be placed upon interpreting, designing, assessing and applying green solutions and details for building construction purposes.
- TECH 30300 Energy Efficiency and Auditing (3 cr.) Course discusses fundamentals of energy efficiency and energy auditing. Students will analyze audit data, research energy improvement measures, and prepare recommendations. Topics include energy audit process, energy audit reports, energy bill analysis, economic analysis, audit instrumentation, and will include a subset of the following: building envelope, electrical system, HVAC system, waste heat recover, lighting, cogeneration, and other prevalent commercial/industrial systems.
- TECH 30400 Green Building Information Modeling (3 cr.) This course examines the BIM or Building Information Modeling approach to the design and construction of buildings. Topics include, but are not limited to: parametric modeling, interoperability, clash detection and BIM implications for architects, engineers, interior designers, managers and contractors. An emphasis will be placed upon interpreting, designing, and assessing how sustainable technologies (e.g., energy efficiency) can be assessed using BIM tools and modeling techniques.
- TECH 40200 Emerging Green Technologies (3 cr.) This course will allow for examination of the very latest emergent green technologies in renewable energy, green buildings, and sustainable design, as well as, other green technology emerging in the marketplace or in development stages. Students will be immersed in the study of technology that is on the "bleeding edge" of technological development worldwide.
- TECH 49100 Senior Seminar for Engineering Technology (1 cr.) A seminar course for programs in Engineering Technology that evaluates current practices and trends in engineering and technological industry through active learning processes.
- ENGR 12500 First Year Seminar for Engineering Majors (1 cr.) This course offers new and prospective engineering majors strategies for success in college. Students work with an instructional team to develop the necessary skills to successfully transition to the university environment.
- ENGR 29500 Transition to Engineering Profession (1 cr.) This course offers engineering students strategies for success in college. Co-taught by an Academic Advisor and a Career Advisor, students will develop the necessary skills to successfully transition to IUPUI and start planning for their career after graduation. This course is for transfer students with 17+ transfer credits, military veterans, or students who are 23 or older.
- TECH 29500 Transition to Technology Profession (1 cr.) This course offers technology students strategies for success in college. Co-taught by an Academic Advisor and a Career Advisor, students will develop the necessary skills to successfully transition to IUPUI and start planning for their career after graduation. This course is for transfer students with 17+ transfer credits, military veterans, or students who are 23 or older.
