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 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 occurs 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.
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, or Technology Issue. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Junior standing and fulfillment of general education Foundations - Writing.
Spring/Summer 2025 - Online
The second 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 290, admitted to an engineering major, and hired by an approved co-op employer.
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 2025 - Online Spring/Summer 2025 - Online
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 2025 - Hybrid
The engineering design process is followed to complete the design phase of a sponsored, design and build, multi-disciplinary, team project. Topics include design tools, codes and standards, project management, and design in context. 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
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 the 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 2025 - Hybrid Spring/Summer 2025 - Hybrid
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 the last three years.
Independent supervised study on selected topics. Offered upon demand. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
