Static systems of forces, vectors, moments, couples, centroids, center of gravity, friction, and moment of inertia.

Load classification, normal and shearing stresses and strains, thermal effects, material properties, displacements and stresses due to axial, torsional, flexural, and combined loadings, shear and moment equations and diagrams, statically indeterminate elements; columns under centric and eccentric loadings.

Basic theories of fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer; compressible and incompressible fluid flow, rheological equations of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, concepts of laminar and turbulent flows, introductions of two-phase flow and boundary layer theory, flow measurements, hydraulic machinery; conductive, convective, and radioactive heat transfer, heat exchangers; diffusion.

Resistors, capacitors, inductors and transformers; analysis of DC, AC, RC, RL, and RLC circuits.

This course is important – whether you are a Political Science major or not. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of the American government, such as its political institutions and main actors. Most importantly, this class aims to demonstrate how you are connected to the federal and state government in your daily life and present you with tools to become informed and act in politically meaningful ways. For this purpose, we will also examine what being American means in today’s society and how our political institutions and behavior compare to other countries. Ultimately, you will leave this class with a comprehensive understanding of how to critically evaluate and actively participate in the American political system.

Survey of dinosaur fossil evidence and interpretation of their biology, their behavior, and the causes of their extinction.

Earth materials and processes; emphasis on application of scientific concepts to geologic phenomena. Optional field trips.

Geologic time; history of development of earth features, products, and life.