438 Course Descriptions the computer. College algebra and trigonometry strongly recommended. ENGR 2010 - Statics (3) F Vector mechanics, force and moment systems, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, friction and moments of inertia. Prerequisite: MATH 1210 and PHYS 2210. ENGR 2080 - Dynamics (4) Sp Fundamentals of position, velocity and acceleration. Kinematics and kinetics of particles. Newton's laws, conservation of momentum and energy. Dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisite: ENGR 2010 with a grade of "C" or higher. ENGR 2140 - Strength of Materials (3) Sp Fundamentals of stress and strain, Hooke's law, torsion, bending of beams, combined stresses and design of members. Prerequisite: ENGR 2010 with a grade of "C" or higher. ENGR 2160 - Materials Science and Engineering (3) Sp Combined lecture/laboratory course that introduces the fundamentals of atomic and microscopic structure of metals, polymers, ceramics and composite materials, and how these structures affect mechanical, thermal, electrical and optical properties. Prerequisite: CHEM 1210. Co-Requisite: ENGR 2140. ENGR 2210 - Electrical Engineering for Non-majors (4) Sp Combined lecture/laboratory course as an introduction to electrical engineering for non-electrical engineers. Fundamentals of DC and AC circuits, digital circuits, and power circuits. Prerequisite: MATH 1210. ENGR 2300 - Thermodynamics I (3) F Thermodynamic properties, equations of state, first and second laws of thermodynamics. Analysis of open and closed systems, availability and irreversibility, power and refrigeration cycles. Prerequisite: MATH 1210 and PHYS 2210. ENGR 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. ESL-English as a Second Language Courses ESL OOlO - Language Foundations I (2) Students receive instruction and practice writing English on the letter, word and phrase level. Writing by hand using the Roman alphabet is practiced. Students gain an understanding of elementary grammatical structures through practical application in conversation, reading and writing. Basic vocabulary development is stressed. ESL 0015 - Language Foundations II (2) Students continue to receive instruction and practice writing English on the letter, word and phrase level, and simple sentences are introduced. Handwriting is reinforced and practiced. Students expand their understanding of elementary grammatical structures through practical application in conversation, reading, and writing. Vocabulary development is stressed. ESL 0020 - Beginning Reading I (2) This course enables students to interpret language written in the Roman alphabetic system and build a foundation of basic vocabulary through reading simple text. ESL 0025 - Beginning Reading II (2) Students in this course expand their vocabulary and interpretation skills by reading short paragraphs of simple text. ESL 0030 - Basic Conversation I (2) Students in this course learn to understand and produce short spoken utterances referring to basic personal information and the immediate environment. Vocabulary-building of essential terms is strongly emphasized. ESL 0035 - Basic Conversation II (2) This course facilitates students' abilities to engage in basic communicative exchanges involving familiar topics such as personal background and needs, social conventions and routine tasks. There is a strong emphasis on vacabulary building. ESL Olio - Written Communication I (2) Students are introduced to writing simple paragraphs on familiar topics with instruction in basic punctuation as well as basic verb tense. Instruction includes joining sentences and making comparisons. Students continue to develop vocabulary and skills in basic grammar. ESL 0120 - Topics in English (2) While focusing on reading and vocabulary, this course enables students to apply basic reading strategies to short texts about non-academic topics to help novice level students increase their English proficiency. ESL 0130 - Basic English Communication (2) The course is designed for the student to develop the ability to sustain basic conversations about common topics and exchanges encountered in and out of class. Course work includes introductory work in speaking, listening, and pronunciation. Students enroll concurrently in ESL 0150 Pronunciation I. ESL 0141 - Grammar Foundations I (2) This course is a beginning level basic English grammar course structured around the simple present, present progressive, expressions of past time, nouns and pronouns. Basic sentence patterns using the verb "to be" and "to have" are emphasized. Grammar is integrated into writing exercises and speaking practice. ESL 0150 - Pronunciation I (l) This course familiarizes students with the consonant and vowel sounds used in spoken English. Co-Requisite: ESL 0130 Basic English Communication. ESL 1210 - Written Communication II (2) Paragraph writing is introduced with topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences. Students expand paragraph length with a variety of non-academic topics and methods of development such as narration and description. Sentence writing and vocabulary building are also emphasized. Students continue to develop their keyboarding skills as well as grammatical skills and usage. ESL 1220 - Topics in Learning English (2) While focusing on reading and vocabulary, this course enables students to further develop their ability to apply reading strategies to semi-academic topics. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog