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E N G I N E E R I N GThe engineering program at Hope College offers a B.S. degree with a major in engineering that isaccredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Our program emphasizes small class sizes, the opportunity to carry out research with faculty andstate-of-the-art laboratories. Hope engineering students are often double majors or participants inathletics. At Hope, we offer the kind of one-on-one attention that insures that each student reacheshis or her potential. Faculty are focused on the success of undergraduate students as our mostimportant goal.

A B O U T T H E P R O G R A MOur engineering curriculum is designed to help students identify and define their interestsand provide the technical background needed to begin work as an engineer or continue onto advanced graduate study. Our approach to engineering education includes challengingcoursework in engineering fundamentals in the classroom and laboratory. Other aspects includerigorous study of science and mathematics and a broad education in the humanities and socialsciences.

The Hope College engineering program has an excellent record of placing students aftergraduation, either in graduate schools or industry. Our recent graduates have taken jobs with suchindustry leaders as: Intel, Ford, Honda, Pfizer, Lockheed-Martin and Hewlett-Packard. Aboutone-third of our students directly enter graduate school, many at top ranked schools, includingMassachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Michigan, Stanford University andPrinceton University.

The mission of the Hope College Engineering Program is to provide engineering students witha solid foundation in engineering and the underlying mathematics and sciences within theframework of a liberal arts education, and to contribute to the education of other Hope Collegestudents.

The professional practice of engineering requires an understanding of analytical methods,design techniques, social and economic influences, and an appreciation for cultural andhumanistic traditions. Our program supports these needs by offering each engineering studentthe opportunity to acquire a broad yet individualized technical and liberal education. At thecore of the curriculum is a sequence of mathematics, physics and engineering courses that fosteranalytical and design skills applicable to a range of engineering disciplines. Elective courses,design projects and undergraduate research opportunities allow students to pursue specific areasof interest. Hope's strong liberal arts core curriculum provides engineering students with criticalthinking skills, proficiency in a foreign language, and exposure to a diversity of views and cultures.Graduates of the program are prepared to begin a professional career or continue study ingraduate school.

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Hope College Engineering Educational Objectives

The goal of the Hope College Engineering Program is to prepare our graduates for professionalpractice or advanced studies by providing a broad education in engineering fundamentals in aliberal arts environment. Hope College Engineering graduates will:

1. Be active in engineering practice or find that their engineering background and problem-solving skills were helpful in non-engineering fields such as law, medicine, and business.

2. Continue their career development by engaging in life-long learning that builds uponfoundational knowledge acquired as part of their undergraduate education.

3. Find that their undergraduate liberal arts education helped prepare them to contribute to thegreater benefit of society.

PREREQUISITE POLICY

Many courses in the department have prerequisites listed. A grade of C- or better is required inthese prerequisite courses. If this is not the case, then it is the view of the department that theprerequisite has not been fulfilled and the course may not be taken without written permission ofthe instructor and the department chairperson.

Dual Majors

In case of a dual major, the engineering courses required are those described here. The additionalmathematics and science requirements shall be established by agreement between the student andthe department. Recent dual majors have included engineering/dance, engineering/chemistry,engineering/computer science, engineering/English and engineering/economics.

M A J O R SBACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering AccreditationCommission of ABET. The major provides preparation for engineering employment in industryor for graduate study in engineering.

The department offers several different emphasis options designed to meet a variety of students'needs. Students with a possible interest in physics should also see that section.

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B I O C H E M I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G E M P H A S I S

For the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering with a biochemicalengineering emphasis, the major consists of 48 engineering credits including the followingcourses:

M A T H / S C I E N C E R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• PHYS 121 General Physics I • PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I • PHYS 122 General Physics II • PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II • PHYS 280 Introduction to Mathematical Physics • MATH 131 Calculus I • MATH 132 Calculus II • MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I • MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II • CHEM 125 General Chemistry I • CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory

E N G I N E E R I N G C O R E R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering • ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science • ENGS 140 Introduction to Electric Circuits • ENGS 150 Conservation Principles • E N G S 1 7 0 C o m p u t e r A i d e d D e s i g n • ENGS 220 Statics• ENGS 240 Electric Circuits • E N G S 3 3 1 S y s t e m D y n a m i c s • ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory • ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics • ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design • E N G S 4 5 2 E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n • CSCI 160 or 225 or programming competence• ENGS 080 (2 semesters)

B I O C H E M I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• ENGS 250 Process Calculations



• ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics• ENGS 348 Heat Transfer• ENGS 371 Chemical Reaction Engineering• ENGS 375 Phase Equilibrium & Separations I• ENGS 376 Advanced Thermodynamics & Separations II• BIOL 106 General Biology II• CHEM 311 Biochemistry I• CHEM 343 Physical Chemistry I

B I O M E D I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G - B I O E L E C T R I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G E M P H A S I S

For the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering with a biomedical-bioelectrical engineering emphasis, the major consists of 48 engineering credits including thefollowing courses:



E N G I N E E R I N G C O R E R e q u i r e m e n t s

• ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering • ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science • ENGS 140 Introduction to Electric Circuits • ENGS 150 Conservation Principles • E N G S 1 7 0 C o m p u t e r A i d e d D e s i g n • ENGS 220 Statics• ENGS 240 Electric Circuits • E N G S 3 3 1 S y s t e m D y n a m i c s • ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory



• ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics • ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design • E N G S 4 5 2 E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n • CSCI 160 or 225 or programming competence• ENGS 080 (2 semesters)

B I O E L E C T R I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• ENGS 242 Electronic Devices and Design• ENGS 351 Signal Analysis and Communications• ENGS 380 Biomedical Instrumentation• E N G S 3 8 2 B i o e l e c t r i c a l S y s t e m s• ENGS 385 Rehabilitation Engineering• BIO 221 Human Physiology• NSCI 211 Introduction to Neuroscience

E N G I N E E R I N G E L E C T I V E S ( C H O O S E O N E )

• ENGS 332 Control Systems• ENGS 332 Logic Circuit Design• Approved Topics Course

B I O M E D I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G - B I O M E C H A N I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G E M P H A S I S

For the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering with a biomedical-biomechanical emphasis, the major consists of 48 credits including the following courses:





E N G I N E E R I N G C O R E r e q u i r e m e n t s


B I O M E C H A N I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• ENGS 222 Principles of Engineering Materials• ENGS 224 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory• ENGS 361 Analytical Mechanics• ENGS 380 Biomedical Instrumentation• ENGS 381 Biomechanical Systems• ENGS 385 Rehabilitation Engineering• BIOL 222 Human Anatomy• KIN 383 Biomechanics

E n g i n e e r i n g E L E C T I V E S ( C H O O S E O N E )

• ENGS 332 Control Systems • ENGS 344 Mechanical Vibrations• ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics

C H E M I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G E M P H A S I S

For the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering with a chemicalengineering emphasis, the major consists of 48 credits of engineering coursework includingthe following:




• PHYS 121 General Physics I • PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I• PHYS 122 General Physics II• PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II• PHYS 280 Introduction to Mathematical Physics• MATH 131 Calculus I• MATH 132 Calculus II• MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I• MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II• CHEM 125 General Chemistry I • CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory



C H E M I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• ENGS 250 Process Calculations• ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics• ENGS 348 Heat Transfer• ENGS 371 Chemical Reaction Engineering• ENGS 375 Phase Equilibrium & Separations I• ENGS 376 Advanced Thermodynamics & Separations II



• CHEM 343 Physical Chemistry I• Chemistry or Biochemistry Minor

C I V I L E N G I N E E R I N G E M P H A S I S

For the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering with a civil engineeringemphasis, the major consists of 48 credits of engineering coursework including the following:


• PHYS 121 General Physics I • PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I• PHYS 122 General Physics II• PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II• PHYS 280 Introduction to Mathematical Physics• MATH 131 Calculus I• MATH 132 Calculus II• MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I• MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II• CHEM 125 General Chemistry I • CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory• Plus 2 credits of approved Math/Science





C I V I L E N G I N E E R I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• ENGS 222 Mechanics of Materials• ENGS 224 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory• ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics• E N G S 3 5 5 S t r u c t u r a l A n a l y s i s• ENGS 360 Geotechnical Engineering• ENGS 364 Steel Structures• ENGS 365 Reinforced Concrete

C O M P U T E R E N G I N E E R I N G E M P H A S I S

For the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering with a computerengineering emphasis, the major consists of 48 credits of engineering coursework includingthe following:




• ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering • ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science • ENGS 140 Introduction to Electric Circuits • ENGS 150 Conservation Principles • E N G S 1 7 0 C o m p u t e r A i d e d D e s i g n • ENGS 220 Statics• ENGS 240 Electric Circuits



• E N G S 3 3 1 S y s t e m D y n a m i c s • ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory • ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics • ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design • E N G S 4 5 2 E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n • CSCI 160 or 225 or programming competence• ENGS 080 (2 semesters)

C O M P U T E R E N G I N E E R I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• ENGS 242 Electronic Devices and Design• ENGS 322 Logic Circuit Design• ENGS 351 Signal Analysis & Communication• CSCI 265 Intro. to Comp. Org. and Architecture• CSCI 376 Computer Networking• Computer Science Minor or equivalent

E L E C T R I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G E M P H A S I S

For the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering with an electricalengineering emphasis, the major consists of 48 credits of engineering coursework includingthe following:






• ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering • ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science • ENGS 140 Introduction to Electric Circuits • ENGS 150 Conservation Principles • E N G S 1 7 0 C o m p u t e r A i d e d D e s i g n • ENGS 220 Statics• ENGS 240 Electric Circuits • E N G S 3 3 1 S y s t e m D y n a m i c s • ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory • ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics • ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design • E N G S 4 5 2 E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n • CSCI 225 or programming competence• ENGS 080 (2 semesters)

E l e c t r i c a l E N G I N E E R I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• ENGS 242 Electronic Devices and Design• ENGS 351 Signal Analysis & Communication

E l e c t r i c a l e n g i n e e r i n g e l e c t i v e s ( C h o o s e T h r e e )

• ENGS 322 Logic Circuit Design• ENGS 332 Control Systems• E N G S 3 5 2 O p t i c s• Approved topics course

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING EMPHASIS

For the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering with an environmentalengineering emphasis, the major consists of 48 credits of engineering coursework includingthe following:


• PHYS 121 General Physics I • PHYS 141 Physics Laboratory I• PHYS 122 General Physics II• PHYS 142 Physics Laboratory II



• PHYS 280 Introduction to Mathematical Physics• MATH 131 Calculus I• MATH 132 Calculus II• MATH 231 Multivariable Mathematics I• MATH 232 Multivariable Mathematics II• CHEM 125 General Chemistry I • CHEM 127 General Chemistry I Laboratory



E N V I R O N M E N T A L E N G I N E E R I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• ENGS 250 Process Calculations• ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics• ENGS 348 Heat Transfer• ENGS 371 Chemical Reaction Engineering• ENGS 375 Phase Equilibrium and Separations I• ENGS 376 Advanced Thermodynamics & Separations II • CHEM 126 General Chemistry II or CHEM 131 Accelerated General Chemistry• CHEM 128 General Chemistry Laboratory II or CHEM 132 Accelerated General

Chemistry Lab• CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I• CHEM 255 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I• CHEM 343 Physical Chemistry I



• GES 211 Earth Environmental Systems I

E n v i r o n m e n t a l E n g i n e e r i n g E l e c t i v e s ( c h o o s e o n e )

• GES 430 Environmental Geochemistry• GES 450 Hydrogeology

M E C H A N I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G E M P H A S I S

For the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering with a mechanicalengineering emphasis, the major consists of 48 credits of engineering coursework includingthe following:




• ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering • ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science • ENGS 140 Introduction to Electric Circuits • ENGS 150 Conservation Principles • E N G S 1 7 0 C o m p u t e r A i d e d D e s i g n • ENGS 220 Statics• ENGS 240 Electric Circuits • E N G S 3 3 1 S y s t e m D y n a m i c s • ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory • ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics • ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design



• E N G S 4 5 2 E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n • CSCI 160 or 225 or programming competence• ENGS 080 (2 semesters)

M e c h a n i c a l E N G I N E E R I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• ENGS 222 Mechanics of Materials• ENGS 224 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory• ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics• ENGS 361 Analytical Mechanics

M e c h a n i c a l E n g i n e e r i n g E l e c t i v e s ( c h o o s e t h r e e )

• ENGS 332 Control Systems• ENGS 344 Mechanical Vibrations• ENGS 348 Heat Transfer• E N G S 3 5 5 S t r u c t u r a l A n a l y s i s

N o E m p h a s i s O p t i o n

For the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering and no specific emphasis,the major consists of 48 credits of engineering coursework including the following:




• ENGS 100 Introduction to Engineering



• ENGS 122 Introduction to Material Science • ENGS 140 Introduction to Electric Circuits • ENGS 150 Conservation Principles • E N G S 1 7 0 C o m p u t e r A i d e d D e s i g n • ENGS 220 Statics• ENGS 240 Electric Circuits • E N G S 3 3 1 S y s t e m D y n a m i c s • ENGS 333 System Dynamics Laboratory • ENGS 340 Applied Thermodynamics • ENGS 451 Introduction to Engineering Design • E N G S 4 5 2 E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n • CSCI 160 or 225 or programming competence• ENGS 080 (2 semesters)

E N G I N E E R I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• ENGS 346 Fluid Mechanics or ENGS 351 Signal Analysis and Communications• Additional credits must be chosen from other engineering courses

A maximum of one credit of internship (ENGS 499) and research (ENGS 490) may be countedtoward the major. All engineering majors must select one of the options. In general, approvedmathematics or basic science courses are those appropriate for majors in that discipline. Twenty-four hours of work at the level of 300 or above must be completed at Hope College.

Students interested in Aerospace Engineering should consult with the engineering chairpersonas early as possible.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science

The Bachelor of Science in engineering science major conforms to the minimum requirementsfor a Bachelor of Science degree at Hope College and is not accredited by the EngineeringAccreditation Commission of ABET. The accredited major can be found under the Major/Minortab.

The major consists of a total of 36 credits which must include the following courses:

• ENGS 100, 122, 140, 150, 170, 220, 240, 331, 333, 340, 451 and 452. Two semesters ofENGS 080 are also required.

• The remaining credits may be fulfilled through any other engineering courses.


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• A maximum of only one credit of internship or research may be counted toward the major.• Programming Competency is required and may be satisfied through ENGS 295.

In addition, 28 credits in science and mathematics courses are required, including:

• PHYS 121, 141, 122, 142• MATH 131, 132, 231 and 232• CHEM 125 and 127

Courses may be substituted for the required courses with prior approval of the department.

M I N O R SEngineering Minor

A minor in engineering consists of 20 credits of engineering courses. It must include ENGS 140,150, 220 and at least one 300 level course. The remaining courses are to be chosen by the studentin consultation with the department chairperson and the student’s advisor. The exact courses willdepend upon the intended major program of the student. Prior approval of the courses by thedepartment is required.



C O U R S E S

E N G I N E E R I N GENGS 080 - Engineering SeminarAll students interested in engineering areencouraged to attend departmental seminars.Registered students are required to attend atleast 80 percent of the seminars presented.Seminars present topics of current interestin engineering and questions of concern inengineering research. Seminars provide studentsthe opportunity to discuss state of the artengineering advances with speakers activelyengaged in the field.Credits Awarded: 0Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

ENGS 100 - Introduction to EngineeringThis course introduces students to the basicprinciples of engineering and the variousdisciplines that constitute the field. Majorengineering accomplishments are studiedfrom historical, political, artistic and economicviewpoints. Students work in teams to solveengineering design problems and undertakelaboratory investigations. Foundations ofengineering science including force equilibrium,concepts of stress and strain, Ohm’s Law, andKirchhoff ’s Voltage and Current Laws arestudied.Credits Awarded: 4Terms Offered: FallAttribute: Natural Science I with lab (NSL)

ENGS 122 - Introduction to EngineeringMaterialsAn introduction to the science and engineeringof materials with an emphasis on application toengineering design. Topics will include structure-processing-property relationships in materials,atomic bonding, crystal structure, phasediagrams, control of deformation in metals, asurvey of common engineering materials andtheir properties, and materials selection forengineering design.Credits Awarded: 2Terms Offered: SpringPrerequisites: Engs 100 with a grade of C- orbetter, or Chem 125 or Chem 131 with a grade of C-or better, or Math 125 or Math 131 with a grade ofC- or better

ENGS 140 - Introduction to Electric CircuitsThis course introduces basic circuit analysistechniques and applies them to resistor networks.Operational amplifiers and circuit applicationsare also introduced and analyzed. A laboratoryis included that will give students the opportunityto apply methods and test out the materiallearned in lecture. The basic composition of aformal laboratory report will be introduced andpracticed.Credits Awarded: 2Terms Offered: SpringPrerequisites: Engs 100 with a grade of C- orbetter, or Math 125 or Math 131 with a grade of C-or better



ENGS 150 - Conservation PrinciplesAn introduction to chemical engineeringcalculations, emphasizing the conservation ofmass and energy. Systems studied will includebatch and continuous processes, and separationprocesses. Concepts of steady-state and transientbalances will be used in process analysis.Credits Awarded: 2Terms Offered: SpringPrerequisites: Engs 100 with a grade of C- orbetter, or Chem 125 or Chem 131 with a grade of C-or better, or Math 125 or Math 131 with a grade ofC- or better

ENGS 170 - Computer Aided DesignAn introduction to computer aided design.Students will learn to use a solid modeling designsystem for the purpose of creating their owndesigns. Design methods and techniques willbe studied through development of increasinglycomplex devices. Each student is expected todesign a device of his/her own choosing.Credit Awarded: 1Terms Offered: SpringPrerequisites: Engs 100 with a grade of C- orbetter, or Math 125 or Math 131 with a grade of C-or better

ENGS 220 - StaticsThis course covers the response of rigid objectsin equilibrium to applied forces. Topics include:vector description of forces and moments, freebody diagrams, frictional forces, centroids, areamoments of inertia, and distributed loads. Thesetopics are applied to the equilibrium analysis oftrusses, beams, frames, and machines in two andthree dimensions.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: FallPrerequisites: Engs 100 or Phys 121 with a gradeof C- or better, Math 132 with a grade of C- orbetter

ENGS 222 - Mechanics of MaterialsAn introduction to the fundamentals ofmechanics of deformable bodies. Topics includeanalysis of the stresses and deformations instructures including axial loading of bars, torsionof circular rods, bending of beams, thin-walledpressure vessels, and problems with combinedloadings. Additional topics consist of stress andstrain transformations and buckling and elasticstability of structures. Students may take Math231 either prior to enrollment in or concurrentlywith the class.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: SpringPrerequisites: Engs 220 with a grade of C- orbetter, Math 231 with a grade of C- or betterCorequisites: Math 231, Engs 224

ENGS 224 - Mechanics of MaterialsLaboratoryThis course will introduce students tofundamental concepts in mechanical testingand metallurgy. Students will learn the basiccomponents of a computerized data acquisitionsystem and how these systems are used inmechanical testing. Students will also gainexperience using an Instron testing machineto determine basic mechanical properties ofa range of materials, including metals, woods,composites, and elastomers. The metallurgycomponent will include sample preparation forviewing with an optical microscope, heat treatingmetals, and Rockwell hardness testing. Studentsmay take Math 231 either prior to enrollment inor concurrently with the class.Credit Awarded: 1Terms Offered: SpringPrerequisites: Engs 220 with a grade of C- orbetter, Math 231 with a grade of C- or betterCorequisites: Math 231, Engs 222



ENGS 240 - Electric CircuitsThis course continues the study of circuitanalysis techniques with additional applicationsto AC circuits. Diodes and transistors are alsointroduced and circuits containing them areanalyzed. A laboratory is included that will givestudents the opportunity to apply methods andtest out the material learned in lecture. Elementsof a formal laboratory report will be furtherdeveloped and practiced.Credits Awarded: 2Terms Offered: FallPrerequisites: Engs 140 with a grade of C- orbetter

ENGS 242 - Electronic Devices and DesignThe course examines in detail the design andanalysis of analog and digital circuits. Analogintegrated circuits include bipolar junctiontransistor amplifiers, operational amplifiers,and active filters. Generalized Ohm's law isemployed to analyze and design active filters.Logic circuit design is presented and digitalcircuits are analyzed and designed. Cross-listedwith Phys 242.Credits Awarded: 4Terms Offered: Spring, Even YearsPrerequisites: Engs 240 with a grade of C- orbetter

ENGS 250 - Process CalculationsContinuation of Engs 150. An introduction tochemical engineering calculations, emphasizingthe conservation of mass and energy. Systemsstudied will include batch and continuousprocesses, complex processes with recycle,processes in which chemical reactions take place,and separation processes. Concepts of steady-state and transient balances will be used inprocess analysis.Credits Awarded: 2Terms Offered: SpringPrerequisites: Engs 150 with a grade of C- orbetter

ENGS 290 - Independent StudiesWith departmental approval, freshmen orsophomores may engage in independentstudies at a level appropriate to their abilityand class standing, in order to enhance theirunderstanding of engineering. Students mayenroll each semester.Credits Awarded: 1-3Terms Offered: Fall, SpringPrerequisites: Permission of instructor

ENGS 295 - Studies in EngineeringA course offered in response to student andinstructor interest. Topics are not generallycovered in the regular course listings. Coursemay be taken multiple times if topics aredifferent.Credits Awarded: 2-4Terms Offered: Fall, Spring



ENGS 322 - Logic Circuit DesignThe course addresses switching theory anddigital logic devices. Topics covered include:Boolean algebra, algebraic simplification,Karnaugh maps, Quine-McCluskey method,multi-level networks, combinational andsequential network design, flip-flops, andcounters.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: Spring, Odd YearsPrerequisites: Engs 240 with a grade of C- orbetter

ENGS 326 - Embedded SystemsThis course introduces the student to thefundamental concepts and skills necessaryto understand and use embedded systems.Topics include: digital electronics, computerarchitecture, programming, and microcontrollerinterfaces. Students build and program smallcomputing systems that demonstrate theprinciples on which all information processingdevices are based.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: FallPrerequisites: Programming competency, asoutlined in the engineering degree audit, Engs 240with a grade of C- or better

ENGS 331 - Dynamic SystemsIntroduction to the mathematical modeling,analysis, and control of mechanical, electrical,hydraulic and thermal systems. Derivation ofgoverning state (differential) equations. Analysisof the free and forced response of systemsby direct analysis and computer simulation.Introduction to the design of feedback controlsystems including analyzing stability andcharacterizing system behavior. Includeslaboratory component.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: FallPrerequisites: Math 231 with a grade of C- orbetterCorequisites: Engs 333

ENGS 332 - Control SystemsDesign of linear feedback control for dynamicsystems. Topics include stability analysis, rootlocus compensation and design, frequencyresponse techniques, state space and digitalcontrols. The mathematical software MATLABis used extensively to analyze and simulatecontrol systems.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: SpringPrerequisites: Engs 331 with a grade of C- orbetter



ENGS 333 - Dynamic Systems LaboratoryA laboratory to accompany Engs 331. Thelaboratory investigates the dynamic propertiesof systems of first and second order mechanicalsystems. Both linear and rotary systems areinvestigated. Systems with multiple masses andsprings are studied. Controllers are developedand applied to some of the systems.Credit Awarded: 1Terms Offered: FallPrerequisites: Programming competency, asoutlined in the engineering degree audit, Math 231with a grade of C- or betterCorequisites: Engs 331

ENGS 340 - Applied ThermodynamicsThermodynamics is the study of energy and itsconversion among various forms, particularlyheat and work. Laws of thermodynamics arepresented in the context of mass and energyconservation using properties such as internalenergy, enthalpy, and entropy. These conceptsare then applied to a variety of processesincluding cyclic processes used for powergeneration and refrigeration.Credits Awarded: 2Terms Offered: FallPrerequisites: Engs 150 with a grade of C- orbetter, Math 126 or Math 131 with a grade of C- orbetter

ENGS 344 - Mechanical VibrationsThis course covers free and forced response ofsingle and multiple degree of freedom lumpedmass systems and continuous systems with anemphasis on developing mathematical modelsof physical systems. Topics include viscouslydamped mechanical systems, systems withrotating imbalances, directly and seismicallyforced structures, eigenvalue problems,accelerometers, and vibration of continuoussystems, such as, beams and rods. Analyticaland numerical methods for solving vibrationproblems are covered including solutions usingMatLab.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: Fall, Even YearsPrerequisites: Engs 220 with a grade of C- orbetter, Math 231 with a grade of C- or better

ENGS 346 - Fluid MechanicsThe study of fluid mechanics is essentialin analyzing any physical system involvingliquids and gases. The properties of a fluidand the concepts of fluid statics, the integraland differential analyses of fluid motion,and incompressible flow are presented.Applications of these concepts to variousengineering situations, such as propulsionsystems, aerodynamics, and piping systems, areexamined.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: SpringPrerequisites: Math 231 with a grade of C- orbetter, Engs 250 or Engs 340 with a grade of C- orbetter



ENGS 348 - Heat TransferThis course introduces the fundamental conceptsof heat transfer. The three modes of heat transferare addressed: conduction, convection, radiation.Both steady state and time varying situationsare considered. The energy balance is appliedextensively, and physical and mathematicalprinciples underlying the concepts of heattransfer are presented. Rectangular, cylindricaland spherical coordinate systems are used in theanalysis.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: Spring, Even YearsPrerequisites: Math 231 with a grade of C- orbetter, Engs 250 or Engs 340 with a grade of C- orbetter

ENGS 351 - Signal Analysis andCommunicationsThis course will introduce students to the basicsof signal modulation and radio frequencyanalysis and design. The approach is tailoredto a careful development of the mathematicalprinciples upon which such systems are based.A wide variety of current communicationsystems will be presented. The emphasis in thiscourse is the design and analysis of AmplitudeModulation (AM), Frequency (angle) Modulation(FM), and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM),and understanding the differences betweenthese types of modulations. The students willalso be introduced to band-pass filters that areextensively used in signal demodulation.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: Spring, Odd YearsPrerequisites: Engs 331 with a grade of C- orbetter

ENGS 352 - OpticsA course in geometrical and physical optics.Cross-listed with Phys 352. A full descriptionmay be found there.Terms Offered:

ENGS 355 - Structural AnalysisThis course covers the analysis of determinateand indeterminate structures using varioustechniques. Topics include influence lines,moment-area theorems, conjugate beammethods, analyses of deflections of beams,trusses, and frames, and an introduction tomatrix methods in structures.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: Fall, Odd YearsPrerequisites: Engs 222 with a grade of C- orbetter

ENGS 360 - Geotechnical EngineeringThis course examines the fundamental topicsof geotechnical engineering. Topics includesoil classification methods, soil compaction,flow of water in soils, compressibility andconsolidation, settlement, shear strength andfailure, and applications to foundations. Engs222 may be taken either prior to enrollment inor concurrently with the class.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: Spring, Odd YearsPrerequisites: Engs 222 with a grade of C- orbetterCorequisites: Engs 222

ENGS 361 - Analytical MechanicsThis course covers classical mechanics. Cross-listed with PHYS 361. A full description may befound there.Credits Awarded: 4Terms Offered: FallPrerequisites: Phys 121, Phys 280



ENGS 364 - Steel StructuresThis course examines the design of steelmembers and connections and their use inbuildings and bridges. The course uses relevantdesign specifications and codes to design tensionand compression members, beams, columns,beam-columns, and connections.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: Fall, Even YearsPrerequisites: Engs 222 with a grade of C- orbetter

ENGS 365 - Reinforced ConcreteThis course examines the design of reinforcedconcrete members and their use in buildingsand bridges. The course uses relevant designspecifications and codes to analyze the flexuraland shear strength of beams, one-way slabs,and columns. Topics also include examining theinteraction between reinforcing steel and plainconcrete.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: Spring, Even YearsPrerequisites: Engs 222 with a grade of C- orbetter

ENGS 371 - Chemical Reaction EngineeringDetermination and application of reactionrate variables, stoichiometry, equilibrium, andkinetics to batch and continuous reactor types.Design calculations for reactors includingtemperature, fluid flow and heat transferconsiderations. Analysis of multiple reactions,chain reactions, biological reactions, andcatalytic reactions.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: Fall, Odd YearsPrerequisites: Engs 250 with a grade of C- orbetter, Junior standing

ENGS 375 - Phase Equilibrium andSeparations IStudy of the concepts of thermodynamic phaseequilibrium and their application to large-scaleseparation processes used in industrial practice.Topics studied will include vapor-liquid andliquid-liquid equilibrium, nonideal solutionbehavior, single and multiple equilibriumstage calculations, distillation, absorption andextraction, binary and multicomponent systems,and equipment design considerations.Credits Awarded: 4Terms Offered: Fall, Even YearsPrerequisites: Engs 250 with a grade of C- orbetter, Junior standing

ENGS 376 - Advanced Thermodynamics andSeparations IIContinuation of study of the concepts ofthermodynamic phase equilibrium and theirapplication to large-scale separation processesused in industrial practice. Topics studiedwill include vapor-liquid and liquid-liquidequilibrium, nonideal gas behavior, diffusion andmass transfer, rate-based continuous contact,distillation, absorption and extraction, binaryand multicomponent systems, other separationprocesses, and equipment design considerations.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: Spring. Odd YearsPrerequisites: Engs 375 with a grade of C- orbetter



ENGS 380 - Biomedical InstrumentationThis course introduces students tothe techniques for acquisition andprocessing of biological signals. Exampletopics include electromyography(EMG), electroencephalography (EEG),electrocardiography (ECG), joint angles,biofeedback, gait analysis and motor control.During the last third of the semester, a novelresearch project is proposed and carried out,culminating in a final paper modeled afterscientific articles.Credits Awarded: 2Terms Offered: Fall, odd yearsPrerequisites: Programming competency, asoutlined in the engineering degree audit

ENGS 381 - Biomechanical SystemsThis course combines anatomical knowledgewith engineering principles to mathematicallymodel human movement. Kinetics andkinematics of human movement are coveredas well as the basics of biomaterials. OpenSim,a freely available software package, is used toexplore kinematics of the upper and lower limb.Credits Awarded: 2Terms Offered: Spring, odd yearsPrerequisites: Biol 222 or equivalent with a gradeof C- or better

ENGS 382 - Bioelectrical SystemsThis course combines physiological knowledgeof the nervous system with engineering principlesto teach mathematical modeling of bioelectricalsystems. Passive and active membrane propertiesare covered as well as derivation and use of thecable equation. Simulations on neural systemsare performed using Matlab. CSCI 160 orfamiliarity with Matlab is highly recommendedprior to this course.Credits Awarded: 2Terms Offered: Spring, even yearsPrerequisites: Programming competency, asoutlined in the engineering degree audit, Engs 240or Phys 240 with a grade of C- or better, Biol 221 orNsci 211 with a grade of C- or better

ENGS 385 - Rehabilitation EngineeringThis course exposes students to a variety ofneurological and developmental disorders. Theeffects of the disease/injury, current treatmentsand engineering needs are explored both bylecture and observation at external sites suchas Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.Examples of topics include cerebral palsy, spinalcord injury, gait analysis, prosthetics, traumaticbrain injury, and stroke. Students are alsointroduced to necessary considerations whenperforming research with human subjects suchas the Institutional Review Board and Food andDrug Administration requirements.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: Fall, even yearsPrerequisites: Junior standing, Declaredengineering major or minor



ENGS 451 - Introduction to EngineeringDesignEngineers create products, systems, andprocesses to solve problems and meet socialneeds. This course introduces students to the artand science of engineering design. Methods andcharacteristics of the design process appropriateto product design, to system design, or to processdesign are studied. Exercises are carried outfocusing on ethics in the workplace. Studentslearn oral and written communication skillsneeded in engineering design and carry outindividual product, system, or process designprojects focusing on the development ofcreativity, independent thinking, and the abilityto overcome unexpected problems.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: FallPrerequisites: Varies by section; see schedule

ENGS 452 - Engineering DesignEngineering design problems are usually solvedby teams working in an industrial environment.In this course students work in teams to solvean engineering design problem. The scopeof activity extends from problem definitionand development of requirements, throughconstruction of a working prototype. Othercourse work includes: basic techniques ofengineering project management, a study ofhow the engineering design process is conductedwithin a typical industrial company or technicalorganization, building and working in anengineering design team, and development andrefinement of communication skills needed inengineering design. Additionally, basic materialsmanufacturing processes for polymers, metals,and composite materials will be discussed.Credits Awarded: 3Terms Offered: SpringPrerequisites: Engs 451 with a grade of C- orbetter, Junior standing

ENGS 490 - Research in EngineeringWith departmental approval, juniors or seniorsmay engage in independent studies at a levelappropriate to their ability and class standing,in order to enhance their understanding ofengineering. Students may enroll in eachsemester.Credits Awarded: 0-2Terms Offered: Fall, SpringPrerequisites: Permission of instructor

ENGS 495 - Topics in EngineeringAn advanced topic of engineering will beinvestigated in detail. The choice of the topicwill vary from year to year to provide juniorand senior students with the opportunity tostudy a field outside of the normally prescribedcurriculum. Recent course offerings includemicrocontroller electronics.Credits Awarded: 2-4Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

ENGS 499 - Internship in EngineeringThis program provides engineering experiencefor students and is usually done off-campusunder the supervision of a qualified engineer.A written report or oral department seminarpresentation appropriate to the internshipexperience are required.Credits Awarded: 1-4Terms Offered: Fall, SpringPrerequisites: Permission of chairperson



ENGS 501 - Internship in Engineering IIThis program provides engineering experiencefor students and is to be performed off-campusunder the supervision of a qualified engineer.It is expected that the participating studentwill engage in an internship opportunity withincreasing responsibility over the position heldfor their ENGS 499 course or that the newposition will be in a different engineering fieldthan their prior position. A written report or oraldepartment seminar presentation appropriate to

the internship experience are required.Credit Awarded: 1Terms Offered: Fall, SpringPrerequisites: Engs 499, Permission of chairperson

FACULTY & STAFFAbrahantes, Dr. MiguelProfessor of Engineering, Department Chair (2003)Ph.D., Universidad Nacional del Sur, 2000B.S., Universidad Central Las Villas, 1993

Christians, JeffreyAssistant Professor of Engineering (2018)B.S., Calvin University,Ph.D., University of Notre Dame,

Hilldore, AmandaLecturer (2001)M.S., Univ Illinois Urbana-Champaign,B.S., Hope College, 2004

Ipri Brown, SusanDirector, Explore Hope / Instructor of Engineering(2013)M.S., Mass Institute of Technology, 1995B.S., Princeton University, 1993

Knoll, Amanda(2018)M.S., University of Texas Austin, 2002

Krupczak, Dr. John Jr.Professor of Engineering, Department Chair (1994)Ph.D., Univ of Massachusetts Amherst, 1994M.S., Univ of Massachusetts Amherst, 1986B.A., Williams College, 1980

Misovich, Dr. MichaelAssociate Professor of Engineering (2002)M.S., Michigan State University, 1988Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1988M.S., Michigan State University, 1984B.S., Michigan State University, 1981B.A., Michigan State University, 1981

Nielsen, NedEngineering Department Advisor (2019)

Odle, BrookeHope Faculty Fellow in Engineering (2019)Ph.D., New Jersey Institute Tech,

Peckens, Dr. CourtneyAssociate Professor of Engineering (2003)Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2014M.S., University of Michigan, 2011M.S., University of Michigan, 2008B.S., Hope College, 2006B.A., Hope College, 2006

Polasek, Dr. KatharineAssociate Professor of Engineering (2010)Ph.D., Case Western Reserve Univ, 2007B.S., University of Michigan, 2001

Rolinski, NicholasLecturer (2012)

Roppo, Dr. MichaelVisiting Assistant Professor of Engineering (2018)

Smith, Dr. MatthewAssociate Professor of Engineering (2012)Ph.D., Cornell University, 2009B.A., Cedarville University, 2003B.S., Cedarville University, 2003



Veldman, Dr. RogerProfessor of Engineering (1998)Ph.D., Western Michigan University, 2001M.S., Western Michigan University, 1995B.S., Hope College, 1989


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