Courses
MECH 318 MACHINE DESIGN 4.0 Credit(s)
Fundamentals of machine design, such as general design rules, load analysis, materials selection, stress analysis, failure theories, and safety factors. Introduces design guidelines, mathematical models, and equations for: fasteners and power screws, springs, bearings, gears, shafts, clutches and brakes, and chain drives. Prerequisite: Take MECH-213 MECH-216
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MECH 403 MACHINE DESIGN II WITH LAB 4.0 Credit(s)
Continuation of Machine Design. Introduction to the design of machinery and mechanisms. Analysis of degrees of freedom. Basic mechanism synthesis. Kinematics of mechanisms: displacement, velocity, and acceleration analyses. Static load and force transmission analysis. Dynamic force analysis and balancing. Fatigue and failure theories Prerequisite: Take MECH-318
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MECH 356 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD WITH LAB 3.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental concept of finite element analysis (FEA). Discretization of the domain. Element and interpolation functions. Meshing effect. Error analysis. One- and two-dimensional boundary value problems. Time-dependent field problems. Examples and applications on different areas such as heat transfer, fluid mechanics and elasticity. Lab includes coding using a programming language (MATLAB, Python, .) and an introduction to commercial FE software. Prerequisite: Take MECH-216 MA-254 MA-261
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MECH 404 PRODUCTION PROCESS WITH LAB 4.0 Credit(s)
Theories and applications of materials forming. Removal processes in manufacturing. Properties of materials and applications, including metals, alloys, and non-metallic materials. Metal forming and casting process. Machining and its applications. Product development and economics. Layout of plants, production, and productivity. Prerequisite: Take MECH-316
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MECH 405 MECHANICAL VIBRATION WITH LAB 4.0 Credit(s)
Review of analytical dynamics of continuous and discrete systems. Modelling of components of a vibrating system. Derivation of equation of motion of a vibrating system. Free and forced vibration analysis of single-degree-of-freedom systems with various forms of damping. Undamped and damped vibrations of n-degree of freedom systems. Torsional vibration. Non-linear vibration. Modeling and response of continuous system. Vibration isolation and control methods and devices. Vibration sensors. Prerequisite: Take MECH-213 MA-254
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MECH 413 INTERNSHIP IN ENGINEERING 3.0 Credit(s)
Students will complete a full-time, career-related Mechanical Engineering internship before taking this course. Students will work with their on-site supervisor to write a final report and supervisor evaluation while developing professional skills in networking, LinkedIn optimization, and resume and cover letter writing to enhance career readiness and reflect on their engineering work experience. Prerequisite: Take MECH-216
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MGT 402 BUSINESS AND SOCIETY 3.0 Credit(s)
Business and Society explores the ethical and social challenges facing organizations in an era of rapid change. From climate change and income inequality to misinformation and technological disruption, governments and businesses must grapple with complex, interrelated issues that lack easy answers. This course develops students' ethical reasoning and critical thinking skills, enabling them to analyze difficult workplace and societal dilemmas with clarity and compassion. Through discussion, reflection, and applied problem-solving, students will learn to approach business and personal decisions in a disciplined and thoughtful way-aware of their impact on all stakeholders and the tradeoffs inherent in every choice
Offered: All Semesters All Years
AC 395 FEDERAL TAX INTERN TRAINING 1.0 Credit(s)
Elective tax intern training course, designed to provide interns with foundational tax knowledge, hands-on experience, and exposure to client service within a supportive environment. This intern tax training course is intended to provide students with valuable real-life tax experience to enable the student to work successfully as a tax intern in a C.P.A. firm environment. The course will provide students with experience handling client data to prepare tax returns in a simulated environment. Pre-requisite is AC 221. Prerequisite: Take AC-221
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
BI 304 NATURE'S WEIRD WICKED WAYS 3.0 Credit(s)
This seminar-style course explores the evolution of behaviors often considered weird, or even wicked, in humans by investigating their occurrence in non-human taxa. We will delve into potential evolutionary origins and fitness implications of these weird and wicked behaviors, as well as the effects of genetics and environment on their prevalence. This course focuses on animal behaviors but may venture into plants, protozoans, fungi, or others. Prerequisite: Take BI-201 BI-203 BI-202 BI-204
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PO 327 MARX & MARXISM 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics include the philosophical foundations of Marx's critical project, analysis of key concepts like alienation and exploitation, his critique of liberal political thought, and his materialist view of history. The course may also consider how later thinkers have adapted, challenged, and applied Marx's insights to contemporary capitalist societies.
Offered: As Needed All Years
CAS 399 PIONEER SCHOLARS CAPSTONE 3.0 Credit(s)
Through the Office of Volunteer Programs and Service Learning, students will be educated about the social and political issues surrounding Bridgeport, Connecticut, and its communities by engaging in and reflecting upon a number of community experiences.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
RAD 300 RADIOGRAPHY SENIOR SEMINAR 1.0 Credit(s)
The course provides a synopsis of medical imaging with an emphasis on integration and application of theory acquired through all previous courses. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, critical thinking, and life-long/professional development skills. Prepare students for successful completion of ARRT certification and registration examination. Resume building and interview skills are reviewed. Demonstrate entry level radiographer proficiency in knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for professional employment. Articulate the need for lifelong learning. Hone study strategies in preparation of ARRT certification and registration examination. Forge connections with professionals within the health care industry. Requisites: Successful completion of RAD-102, RAD-110, RAD-111, RAD-115, RAD-120, RAD-121, RAD-122, RAD-125, RAD-201, RAD-202, RAD-205, RAD-210, RAD-211, RAD-212, RAD-215. RAD-222, RAD-225, RAD-312 - Must be taken at the same time as this course. Prerequisite: TAKE RAD-102 RAD-110 RAD-111 RAD-115 RAD-120 RAD-121 RAD-122ýRAD-125 RAD-201 RAD-202 RAD-205 RAD-210 RAD-211 RAD-212ýRAD-215;
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
RAD 312 PATHOLOGY FOR IMAGING PROFESSIONALS 3.0 Credit(s)
The course introduces the pathologic appearance of common diseases as seen in diagnostic imaging. Basic pathophysiologic processes relating to those findings will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the students' ability to increase their proficiency in assessing the diagnostic completeness of the images they produce. Examine the pathology of physiologic processes and conditions that can affect tissues, organs, and body systems. Utilize radiographic principles to develop the technical competence to perform diagnostic imaging procedures on patients afflicted with disease. Describe the intricacies associated with providing direct patient care to patients afflicted with disease in today's health care setting. Analyze images to determine the difference between abnormal and normal radiographic appearances. Discuss the significance of the variety of imaging and medical procedures used in diagnosing diseases. Requisites: Successful completion of RAD-102, RAD-110, RAD-111, RAD-115, RAD-120, RAD-121, RAD-122, RAD-125, RAD-201, RAD-202, RAD-205, RAD-210, RAD-211, RAD-212, RAD-215. RAD-222, RAD-225, RAD-300 - Must be taken at the same time as this course. Prerequisite: TAKE RAD-102 RAD-110 RAD-111 RAD-115 RAD-120 RAD-121 RAD-122ýRAD-125 RAD-201 RAD-202 RAD-205 RAD-210 RAD-211 RAD-212ýRAD-215;
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
BUAN 350 AI DRIVEN BUSINESS ANALYSIS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces AI-driven approaches to business analysis. Students learn to acquire data from cloud sources and relational databases, clean and aggregate data, and apply analytics and AI techniques to solve practical business problems, emphasizing data pipelines, analytical reasoning, and decision-focused insights. The course will expose students to the messiness of data. Prerequisite: TAKE BUAN-301 BUAN-302 BUAN-220
Offered: All Semesters All Years
BUAN 480 CAPSTONE: ANALYTICS & AI 3.0 Credit(s)
This capstone course integrates business analytics and applied AI through project based work. Students apply data wrangling, modeling, and AI techniques to real business problems while examining strategic applications, organizational context, and ethical considerations, culminating in a professional reports and presentations. Prerequisite: TAKE BUAN-350
Offered: As Needed All Years