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Computer Engineering: Courses
COMPUTER ENGINEERING (CENG)
3013 Integrated Circuit Design I
Prerequisites: Admitted into ECE, CENG-3203.
Design of modern integrated circuits with emphasis on design
and development of custom digital circuits using Hardware Description Languages (HDL) (e.g. VHDL/Verilog). Projects requiring both hardware and software architecture elements will be developed. A complete application-specific microprocessor will be designed, implemented, and tested in the lab. Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--3 hours.
3113 Data Communications and Networking
Prerequisite: Admitted into ECE, CENG-3203.
An introduction to computer and data communications and to types of networks. Strong emphasis in wired and wireless network design with mathematical modeling, simulation and trade-offs in protocols and hardware. Examination of commonly used protocols and standards. Lecture – 2 hours; laboratory – 3 hours.
3203 Introduction to Microprocessors
Prerequisite: ENGR-2544
Introduction to the architecture and programming of microprocessors. Computer organization, addressing modes, assembly language programming techniques and microprocessor interfacing. Lecture – 3 hours.
3213 Computer Systems I
Prerequisite: CENG-3203.
System design using microprocessors. Top-down system design, memory mapping, interrupts and real-time events, analog and digital I/O, device interfacing, advanced programming techniques. Lecture – 2 hours; laboratory – 3 hours.
4013 Advanced Hardware Description Language Design
Prerequisite: CENG 3013
Design of advanced systems-on-a-chip using Hardware Description Languages (HDL) (e.g. VHDL/Verilog). Projects requiring both hardware and software architecture elements will be developed. Emphasis will be on designs that can be implemented on single integrated circuits, such as high-end, multi-element FPGA’s. Lecture – 3 hours.
4113 Network System Design
Prerequisite: CENG-3113.
An introduction to computer network systems design. Strong emphasis in network design with mathematical modeling, simulation and tradeoffs in protocols and hardware. Examination of the prominent protocols and standards for wired and wireless local area networks and the wireless Internet. Lecture – 2 hours; laboratory – 3 hours.
4223 Embedded Systems Design
Prerequisites: CENG-3113.
An introduction to computer network systems design. Strong emphasis in network design with mathematical modeling, simulation and tradeoffs in protocols and hardware. Examination of the prominent protocols and standards for wired and wireless local area networks and the wireless Internet. Lecture – 2 hours; lab – 3 hours.
4732 Systems Design I
Prerequisite: Student must have the consent of the department.
A recap and extension of problem-solving skills introduced in
earlier courses using a systems design approach to prepare
the student for the capstone design project work of CENG-4743 and CENG-4753; topics to include engineering design terminology, methodology and procedures; technical memos and reports; safety, ethics, information gathering and team dynamics. Significant emphasis on oral presentations is included. Laboratory –3 hours. (Same as MECH-4732 and ELEC-4732.)
4743 Systems Design II
Prerequisites: CENG-4732.
Corequisite: ENGR-2313.
An implementation of the design methodology covered in Systems
Design I. Applications of research and design relating to
real world or industry problems; interaction with other fields of
engineering and science. CENG-4743 and CENG-4753 constitute
a single two-semester project experience. Laboratory – 6 hours. (Same as MECH-4743 and ELEC-4743.)
4753 Systems Design III
Prerequisites: CENG-4743.
A continuation and completion of the capstone design project
begun in CENG-4743. Students not successfully completing
the entire project must normally retake CENG-4742/4752
with a new project assignment. Laboratory – 6 hours. (Same
as MECH-4753 and ELEC-4753.)
ENGINEERING SCIENCE (ENGR)
1111 Introduction to Engineering
Corequisite: MATH-1213 or MATH-2114.
An introduction to careers in engineering and to the engineering programs at Oklahoma Christian. Team activities and design projects. Laboratory – 3 hours.
1122 Engineering Computing
Corequisite: MATH 1213 or MATH-2114.
An introduction to Windows operating systems and computer utility programs such as math manipulation, spreadsheets and word processing and their application to engineering problems. Laboratory – 6 hours.
1242 Engineering Fundamentals
Corequisite: ENGR-1122.
Fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering design and analysis. Several projects in building electromechanical systems will be completed. Laboratory – 6 hours.
2312 Statics
Prerequisites: PHYS-2513.
This class is the first of three courses in the study of mechanics. Statics is the study of forces applied to structures. An understanding of statics is a prerequisite for studying strength of materials and dynamics. Lecture – 2 hours.
2433 Thermodynamics
Prerequisite: PHYS-2613.
A brief review of fundamentals with application to analysis and design, power and refrigeration cycles, chemical reactions and compressible flow. A deeper look at the significance and application of the Second Law. Lecture – 3 hours.
2523 Dynamics
Prerequisite: ENGR-2312.
A study of force action related to displacement, velocity and acceleration of particles and rigid bodies using translation and rotation, work and energy and impulse and momentum principles. Lecture – 3 hours.
2533 Strength of Material
Prerequisite: ENGR-2312.
This class is the second of three courses in the study of mechanics. Strength of materials is the study of stress and strain in structures caused by the application of forces and moments. An understanding of strength and materials is a prerequisite for studying machine design and doing engineering structural design. Lecture – 3 hours.
2544 Introduction to Digital Systems
Prerequisite: ENGR-1242.
Develops a fundamental understanding of combinational and sequential digital circuits and the design of digital systems using various levels of modern IC technology. Lecture –3 hours; laboratory – 3 hours.
2613 Electrical Circuit Analysis
Prerequisites: ENGR-2544.
Introduction of electrical components (inductors, capacitors, resistors) and electronic components [operational amplifiers and the bipolar junction transistor (BJT)] in circuit applications. Network time-domain analysis and first and secondorder system response. Lecture – 2 hours; laboratory – 3 hours.
2623 Mechanical Engineering Instrumentation
Prerequisite: PHYS-2613.
Corequisite: MATH-3013.
Introduction to mechanical engineering instrumentation and electric circuit analysis. Kirchoff’s loop and node laws, operational amplifier circuits, instrument performance characteristics, error analysis, and digital data acquisition systems. Lecture – 3 hours.
3023 Engineering Math
Corequisite: MATH-2214.
Topics in mathematics with direct application to the solving of engineering problems. Discrete statistics and random variables. Lecture –3 hours.
4113 Engineering Applications of Partial Differential Equations
Prerequisite: MATH-3013.
Partial differential equations applications to common mechanical engineering problems. Parabolic, hyperbolic and elliptic equations. nalytical and numerical solution methods. Lecture – 3hours.
3213 Engineering Economics
Corequisite: CENG-4732, ELEC-4732, OR MECH-4732.
History, money supply, supply and demand, time value of money, money management, economic measurement, break-even analysis, system analysis and decision-making in engineering and management.
3311 Experimental Mechanics
Prerequisite: ENGR-2623
ENGR-3023, ENGR-2523.
An investigation of experimental methods applied to the field of Solid Mechanics. Emphasis will be placed upon collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental results to foster critical thinking and upon experimental planning. Laboratory – 3 hours.
Faculty Facts
Dr. Bill Ryan, Professor of Engineering, says, "I enjoy watching students come to life within the Christian environment." He is in the Acoustical Society and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers. Dr. Ryan is interested in noise and vibration analysis, church building acoustics, and energy analysis.
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