Engineering
EGR 110 (3 CR)
Engineering Graphics
Presents theories and principles of orthographic projection. Studies multiview,
pictorial drawings and sketches, geometric construction, sectioning, lettering,
tolerancing, dimensioning and auxiliary projections. Studies the analysis and
graphic presentation of space relationships of fundamental geometric elements;
points, lines, planes and solids. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4
hours per week. EGR 120 (2 CR)
Introduction to Engineering
Introduces the engineering profession, professional concepts, ethics, and
responsibility. Reviews hand calculators, number systems, and unit conversions.
Introduces the personal computer, operating systems and processing; engineering
problem solving; and graphic techniques. Lecture 2 hours per week.
EGR 125 (3 CR)
Introduction to Engineering Methods
BRCC prerequisite: MTH 173 or equivalent. Applies problem-solving techniques to engineering problems utilizing computer
programming and algorithms in a higher level computer language such as FORTRAN,
PASCAL, or C++. Includes advanced graphics techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.
EGR 127 (2 CR)
Introduction to Computer Programming
Introduces programming in a higher level language such as FORTRAN, BASIC,
PASCAL, or C++, on the microcomputer. Uses the operating system, packaged
software and peripheral devices. Emphasizes engineering program problem solving.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
EGR 130 (5 CR)
Statics and Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology
BRCC prerequisites: MTH 103-104 or MTH 163-164 or equivalent. Presents principles and applications of free-body diagrams of force systems in
equilibrium. Analyzes frames and trusses. Presents principles and applications
to problems in friction, centroids and moments of inertia. Includes properties
of materials, stress, strain, elasticity, design of connections, shear and
bending in statically determinate beams, and axially loaded columns. Lecture 4
hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week. EGR 140 (3 CR)
Engineering Mechanics - Statics
BRCC prerequisite: MTH 173. Introduces mechanics of vector forces and space, scalar mass and time, including
S.I. and U.S. customary units. Teaches equilibrium, free-body diagrams, moments,
couples, distributed forces, centroids, moments of inertia analysis of two-
force and multi-force members. Lecture 3 hours per week. EGR
195 (1-5 CR)
Topics in Engineering
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by
students. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. EGR 199 (1-5 CR)
Supervised Study in Dynamics
Concurrent enrollment in EGR 245 required.
BRCC prerequisite: EGR 130. Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and
supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
EGR 245 (3 CR)
Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics
Concurrent enrollment in EGR 199 required.
BRCC prerequisite: EGR 130. Presents approach to kinematics of particles in linear and curvilinear motion.
Includes kinematics of rigid bodies in plane motion. Teaches Newton’s second
law, work-energy and power, impulse and momentum, and problem solving using
computers. Lecture 3 hours per week. EGR 247 (1 CR)
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
BRCC prerequisite: EGR 130.
Examines mechanical behavior of bars, rods, shafts, tubes and beams subjected to
various types of loading. Introduces experimental stress analysis techniques,
such as the use of strain gages and data reduction. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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