Provides principles of drafting used by engineers through a hands-on learning environment. Topics of instruction include drawing interpretation, visualization (including pictorials and orthographic drawings), geometric construction, sectioning, working drawings, and mechanical drawings (including but not limited to sectioning and working drawings). Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: MTH 108 and MTH 109 (or MTH 110) or placement in a higher math course through Grand Valley math placement.
Winter 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer -aided manufacturing (CAM) theory and applications are introduced. Topics include CAD/CAM systems, geometric modeling, tool path generation, integration of CAD/CAM with the production machine, NC machining, and additive manufacturing. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: EGR 111 (may be taken concurrently), MTH 122, MTH 123, or MTH 124 or placement into MTH 201 or above based on Grand Valley math placement.
The first full-time, four-month cooperative engineering work experience usually in a local industrial/manufacturing firm. Reading and writing assignments required. At least one evening meeting required. Offered spring/summer semester. Prerequisites: EGR 289, admitted (or pending admission) to an engineering major, and hired by an approved co-op employer.
Winter 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
Engineering decisions affect almost everyone in the modern world. This course studies the potential broad impacts of these decisions within social, economic, environmental, and global contexts. This course, through case studies, places engineering in a wider context, emphasizing the application of ethical models to recognize professional responsibilities in engineering situations. Part of the Information, Innovation, and Technology Issue. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Junior standing and fulfillment of general education Foundations - Writing.
Fall 2024 - Online
The second full-time, four-month cooperative engineering work experience usually in a local industrial/manufacturing firm. Reading, writing assignments required. At least one evening meeting required. Offered each semester. Prerequisites: EGR 290, admitted to an engineering major, and hired by an approved co-op employer.
Independent supervised readings on selected topics. Offered fall, winter, and spring/summer semesters. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and admitted to an engineering major.
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online
A survey of the technological as well as economic, societal, and public policy issues associated with renewable energy systems. Topics include generation using renewable resources such as solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass, as well as advanced energy storage systems and distribution. Energy research and analysis techniques are introduced. Fulfills Cultures - Global Perspectives. Part of the Sustainability Issue. Cross-listed with NRM 406. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: Junior standing and (STA 215 or STA 220 or STA 312).
Winter 2024 - Online Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
Study of the materials for advanced energy storage. Topics include electrochemical reactions, anode and cathode materials, electrolyte materials, electrochemical testing of materials, typical responses of common materials, and life testing. In addition, tradeoffs in material performance are discussed. Cross-listed with EGR 513. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: (EGR 250 or EGR 257) and admitted to interdisciplinary or product design and manufacturing engineering major.
Winter 2024 - Hybrid
An overview of production methods. Philosophies such as lean and quick response manufacturing. Organization for production and facilities layout. Elements of production including workstations and inventories with mathematical analysis. Introduction to flow control schemes as well as their analysis using discrete event simulation. A comprehensive case study is required. Offered spring/summer semester. Prerequisite: Admitted to biomedical, interdisciplinary, or product design and manufacturing engineering major.
Spring/Summer 2024 - Hybrid
An independent investigation of theoretical or experimental design problems in engineering. The nature and scope of the project are determined by the student in consultation with the instructor and depend upon the facilities available. Normally this project is carried out during the entire senior year, with one-hour of credit during the first semester and two hours of credit during the second semester. A written technical report is required. All seniors meet each week to discuss their projects with each other and their supervisor. Laboratory. (1-0-4) Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the B.S.E. degree program and completion of the prerequisite courses listed under the student's engineering major.
Winter 2025 - Hybrid
The third full-time, four-month cooperative engineering work experience usually in a local industrial/manufacturing firm. Reading and writing assignments required. At least one evening meeting required. Offered each semester. Prerequisites: EGR 390 and admitted to an engineering major and hired by an approved co-op employer.
Winter 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online
Investigation of current ideas and techniques in engineering for upper-class students majoring in engineering. Content determined by the student in conference with professor. Completion of work includes a technical report and usually an oral presentation. Offered on demand. Prerequisites: Permission of the director of the School of Engineering and admitted to an engineering major.
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online
Study of the materials for advanced energy storage. Topics include electrochemical reactions, anode and cathode materials, electrolyte materials, electrochemical testing of materials, typical responses of common materials, and life testing. In addition, tradeoffs in material performance are discussed. Cross-listed with EGR 413. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: EGR 250 or EGR 257 or by permit.
This course will expose the students to a thorough examination of the qualitative issues and elements that are critical to advanced engineering practice and research. The course focuses on communication skills and techniques, especially writing, as well as research methods and techniques. Both elements are applied throughout the course in a context of engineering ethics and professional issues. These issues include contemporary topics such as law, ethics, globalization, societal impacts, environmental issues, and project management. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate School.
Winter 2024 - Hybrid Spring/Summer 2024 - Hybrid Winter 2025 - Hybrid
The course introduces human anatomy and functional physiology, from the cellular to organ systems level, and from an engineering viewpoint. Topics covered include cellular and molecular physiology, nervous system, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, endocrine, and gastrointestinal physiology. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to MSE program of permission of instructor.
Continuation of work related to the master’s project or thesis phase of the graduate student’s program. Registration is required after all respective project or thesis credits are completed and the project or thesis is not completed. Work will be performed under the supervision of the project advisor or thesis committee chair. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Completion of all required project or thesis credits and completion of the Responsible Conduct of Research Training within last three years.
Independent supervised study on selected topics. Offered upon demand. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
