Engineering
Courses
ENGR 151 Mechanics I
4 credits
Course Description
This course introduces the fundamental principles of engineering mechanics with a focus on statics. Topics include forces, moments, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, structures (trusses, frames), friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. The course emphasizes problem-solving and applications relevant to various engineering disciplines, including mechanical, civil, aerospace, and structural engineering.
MATH 141 Calculus II
4 credits
Course Description
In this course, you will study foundational concepts in multivariable calculus, a critical mathematical tool for modern science and engineering. The focus will be on understanding and applying mathematical techniques to problems involving functions of several variables.
Topics include curves and surfaces in Euclidean 3-space, arc length and curvature, surface area, and volume. You will explore partial derivatives, total differentials, and tangent planes to surfaces, as well as the gradient and its applications. The course also introduces vector-valued functions and path integrals, culminating in a study of key vector calculus theorems: Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem.
Emphasis will be placed on visualizing geometric concepts, interpreting physical phenomena mathematically, and applying these tools to real-world engineering problems.
MATH 331 Differential Equations
4 credits
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and their applications in science, engineering, and mathematics. Students will learn methods for solving first-order differential equations, including separable, exact, and linear equations. The course covers higher-order linear differential equations with constant and variable coefficients, along with techniques such as undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters.
Additionally, students will explore systems of differential equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and stability analysis. The use of Laplace transforms for solving initial value problems and differential equations with discontinuous forcing functions is included. Series solutions near ordinary and singular points are introduced to handle more complex equations.
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on modeling real-world phenomena from physics, biology, and engineering, developing both analytical and numerical solution strategies.
MATH 205 Statistics
45 hours, 3 credits
Course Description
This course introduces fundamental concepts of probability and statistics with a focus on engineering applications. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and quality control. Emphasis is placed on using statistical tools to model uncertainty and support decision-making in engineering contexts.
ME 311 Thermodynamics
45 hours, 3 credits
Course Description
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of classical thermodynamics and their application to real-world engineering systems. It is designed for second-year undergraduate students in engineering disciplines, providing a solid theoretical and practical foundation for further studies in energy systems, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
The course covers core topics including thermodynamic properties of pure substances, equations of state, energy and mass conservation (First Law of Thermodynamics), and the analysis of closed and open systems. Students will explore the Second Law of Thermodynamics, entropy, and the concept of irreversibility, as well as the thermodynamic limits of efficiency in heat engines and refrigerators.
Additional topics include control volume analysis, ideal and real gas behavior, and introductory analysis of power and refrigeration cycles such as the Carnot, Rankine, and Brayton cycles. Practical engineering applications are emphasized throughout, using examples from mechanical, chemical, and aerospace engineering.
By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze and model thermodynamic systems, interpret thermodynamic diagrams, and apply key concepts to solve engineering problems involving energy conversion and efficiency.
PHYS 152 General Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism
4 credits
Course Description
This course is intended for physics majors and for students interested in majoring in engineering, mathematics or other scientific fields. Physics II focuses on electricity and magnetism (electromagnetism, for short). Electric and magnetic forces are central to everyday phenomena and daily life, from mobile electronics, communication and computing to motors and generators. The course covers fundamental laws of nature (e.g., Coulomb and Faraday’s laws as well as Maxwell’s equations) that explain many properties of matter. Topics include electrostatics; dielectrics; currents and circuits; the magnetic field and magnetic materials; induction; AC circuits; Maxwell’s equations
Dr. Gennaro Longobardo
Physics and Engineering
PhD in Industrial Product and Process Engineering, “Federico II” University, Naples
Paolo Iaccarino
Physics and Engineering
M.Sc. in Material Engineering – “Federico Il” University of Naples
Dr Zaheer Babar
Mathematics & Physics
Ph.D. in Mathematical and Physical Sciences for Advanced Materials & Technologies,
Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM), “Federico II” University, Naples