2009 CCBC College Catalog

Engineering Science

ENSC 101 – 3 Credits
Introduction to Engineering Design

Examines the engineering process, methods of graphical representation and communications skills; students work in teams to design and build a project by utilizing engineering principles and appropriate software. NOTE: ENSC 101 is for Engineering Transfer program students only.

Prerequisite: MATH 165 or higher level Math or written permission from program coordinator required Lab fee: $20.00

ENSC 111 – 3 Credits
Mechanics I (Statics)

Covers the equilibrium of stationary bodies under the influence of various forces; covers vector forces, moments and couples, trusses, frames and machines, beams, friction, centroids, moment of inertia, and scalar and vector methods.

Prerequisite: PHYS 151, MATH 251, or written permission from instructor required

ENSC 211 – 4 Credits
Mechanics II (Dynamics)

Covers kinematics and kinetics of particles, energy and momentum methods and kinematics of plane motion of rigid bodies.

Prerequisite: ENSC 111 or written permission from instructor required

ENSC 221 – 3 Credits
Mechanics of Materials

Covers distortion of materials due to stress and temperature as well as internal strain and external displacement; examines application to beams, shafts, columns, and other structural, machine and vehicle members is emphasized.

Prerequisite: ENSC 111 or written permission from instructor required