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The Engineering program at Mount Allison is being phased out. No new students will be accepted to the programme for the 1997/98 academic year.

1201 COMPUTER METHODS FOR ENGINEERING
An introduction to computer systems and methods in engineering. The course includes the learning of a major programming language used in engineering education and practice (currently Fortran) with appropriate algorithm development and with examples from engineering applications. Included is an introduction to the use of spreadsheets in engineering applications and to the use of modern modelling software. The laboratory work will include the use of computer controlled data acquisition.
Prereq: Mathematics 1111; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit can only be given for either Computer Science 1751 or Engineering 1201, but not both. (This course will be offered for the last time in 1997/98).

2411 GRAPHICS AND DESIGN I
The primary objective of the course is to introduce the theory and practices involved in the field of engineering Graphics. Topics of study include orthographic projections, auxiliary views, sections, axonometric, oblique and perspective views. Both conventual and computer methods are discussed and used. A significant portion of the course deals with computer aided graphics. This involves writing and using FORTRAN graphic routines as well as working with a micro- computer-based CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting) system.
Prereq: Computer Science 1201; or permission of the Department.

2421 GRAPHICS AND DESIGN II
The work of Engineering 2411 is extended to include: the representation of lines and planes in space and their intersections; developments. Computer assistance is used in solving 3-D geometry problems. Design methods are introduced. A design project using modern CADD is done by students.
Prereq: Engineering 2411; or permission of the Department.

2961 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
This course deals with the methods of analysis of linear networks with emphasis on the sinusoidal steady-state, using phasors and complex impedances. In addition to network theorems, topics include resonance, magnetic coupling, power, transformers, and an introduction to polyphase systems.
Prereq: Physics 1051 and 1551 or 3101; Mathematics 1121, Engineering 1201; or permission of the Department.

3111 DYNAMICS
The work of Engineering 1101 is extended to include kinematics, kinetics work and energy, and linear and angular impulse momenta of a single particle and of rigid bodies in planar motion.
Prereq: Engineering 1101 and Mathematics 2131 (may be taken concurrently); or permission of the Department.

3301 SURVEYING
This course deals with the measurement of distance and angles; differential leveling, profile leveling, use of transit, traverse surveys and computations, horizontal and vertical curves, topographic surveys and treatment of random errors.
Prereq: Mathematics 1111, Engineering 2421; or permission of the Department.

3351 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
This course in the design, operation and trouble-shooting of digital electronic circuits combines theory with extensive practical experiences and computer simulation. Topics include logic gates, sequential logic devices, techniques such as Boolean algebra and Karnough mapping for simplification of logic designs, digital representations of numbers and associated arithmetic circuits, and practical concerns such as interpretations of specifications, with an introduction to microprocessors.
Prereq: Physics 1551; or permission of the Department.
Note: This course is cross listed as Physics 3351 and may therefore count for three credits in either discipline.

3501 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
This course considers the stresses and deformations produced by axial, shear, torsional and flexural loading. Statically determinate and indeterminate cases are considered.
Prereq: Engineering 1101 and Mathematics 2131; or permission of the Department.

3601 FLUID MECHANICS
The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of fluid properties. Topics include: Fluid properties, static forces in fluids, kinematic and dynamics of flow, Bernoulli's and momentum equations, dimensional analysis and similitude, and flow through pipes.
Prereq: Registration in Math 2131; or permission of the Department.

3701 ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
The objective of the course is to develop a clear and broad understanding of the First and Second Law of Thermodynamics, with application of these principles to engineering problems. Topics include: the general energy equation, First Law, Second Law, entropy, limiting-cycle efficiencies, irreversibility and availability, steam power plant, refrigeration and gas engine applications.
Prereq: Mathematics 2131; or permission of the Department.
Note: This course is cross listed as Physics 3701 and may therefore count for three credits in Either discipline.

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