ENGINEERING 550/ENGLISH 560
550-211
Introduction to Surveying
3 Cr.
Applications and care of surveying instruments. Techniques and practice in taping. Use of transit and level in horizontal and vertical measurement, differential and profile. Emphasis on accurate recording of field data in note form . Lecture 2 hours . Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: 690-105 Trigonometry and 550-121 Engineering Drawing or equivalent.
550-212
Surveying
3 Cr.
A continuation of 550-211 Introduction to Surveying with emphasis on contour work, drainage 'and grading, and layout of vertical curves. Topographic stadia and plane table work will be introduced . Lecture 2 hours . Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: 550-211 Introduction to Surveying.
550-251
Strength of Materials
3 Cr.
The study of internal stresses and deformation in materials under various external loads. External loads examined include torque, forces applied to beams, forces applied through bolted, welded and riveted connections , combined forces on members and forces applied to columns. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: 550-151 Applied Mechanics and Strength ?f Materials.
550-252
Applied Dynamics
3 Cr.
A basic study of engineering dynamics including plane motion, curvilinear motion, kinetics, work, power, energy, impulse and momentum, and vibrations. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: 550-151 Applied Mechanics and Strength of Materials.
English 560 560-091
Essentials of Written Communication
3 Cr.
Intensive practice in written composition and basic language skills. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: Placement by department.
560-092
Essentials of Written Communication
3 Cr.
Intensive practice in written composition with emphasis on the organization of ideas into paragraphs and short themes. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: 560-091 Essentials of Written Communication or placement by department.
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