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Covers hardware and software solutions for advanced computing in engineering, with hands-on parallel programming assignments.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Dan Negrut: Reviewers note the class involves significant work, particularly weekly programming assignments, but consider them doable with effort.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Mechanics of Materials Lab covers data processing and experimental testing of tension/compression, creep, fatigue, fracture, composites, combined stress, beam flexure, dynamic loads, and buckling.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is rated as low difficulty by one student, but specific workload details or preparation requirements are not described in the available evidence.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CIVENGR/EMA 395 covers properties and tests of construction materials, measurement techniques, and technical reporting.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Engineering Analysis I teaches methods of higher mathematics with a focus on problem solving using linear algebra, calculus of variations, and Green's functions.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025EMA 405 is a practicum in finite elements that teaches the use of commercial software to model and solve practical mechanics problems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course difficulty is rated as moderate.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026EMA 202 Dynamics covers kinematics, force-mass-acceleration, work-energy, impulse-momentum, and mass moments of inertia.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course requires two homework assignments per week and includes required discussions. Exams are described as predictable but hard, with significant time spent on equation derivations.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026STATICS covers principles of mechanics including force systems, equilibrium, structures, and moments of inertia.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jennifer Detlor, Robert Witt, Suzannah Sandrik: Homework is demanding, taking up to 10 hours weekly, and exams are considered tough. Students report needing frequent walk-in help and outside resources to complete assignments and understand concepts not covered in class.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026EMA 303 teaches mechanics of materials, covering stress, strain, beam bending, torsion, and column analysis for civil engineers.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Sonny Nimityongskul, Wendy Crone: Workload expectations vary significantly. Some reviewers find homework challenging but worthwhile, while others report a ridiculous amount of homework that does not help with test preparation or learning.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026