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Data Science Society | Department of Mathematics | BYU-Idaho

# Data Science Society

Meeting Details

Where: Science and Technology Center - Room 394 
 
When: Wednesdays - 6:00 - 7:00 pm 
 
What: Data-driven projects to build skills and support our community. 
 
GitHub I-Belong

## About The Data Science Society

## About The Data Science Society

Who is Invited?

- Students who are driven by curiosity and interested in how data-driven decisions are made
- Students who have an eye for visualization and how information is communicated.

Please visit on a Wednesday night and get connected on Slack and GitHub.

Purpose of Data Science Society

The single mission of the BYU-Idaho Data Science Society is to build employable skills for careers related to data science. This will be accomplished through two primary emphases of the society: 

1. Real-world data-driven projects that use the industry tools of data science and support our community.
2. Connecting employers with the society to help students understand current workforce trends and potential internships.
Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering | BYU-Idaho

# Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Understand the engineering, design, construction, analysis and maintenance of machines and structures.

## Student Opportunities

****Develop Products and Systems that Benefit Society****

Students will use techniques, skills, and modern engineering modeling tools to demonstrate their abilities to apply mathematics, engineering science, and technology principles necessary for analyzing, modeling, and solving engineering problems. Each student will gain an understanding of professional and ethical behavior in the workplace.

****Real-World Preparation****

Students will gain hands-on experience in designing, building, and maintaining the different kinds of civil and mechanical designs. Students will be able to add their insights to projects such as nationwide transport systems, water supply networks, and developing roads and buildings.

## Bachelor's Degrees We Offer

For general information about each of our offerings, visit our

Degrees and Programs page.

Civil Engineering (B.S.)

Design, build, and maintain essential public structures like roads, bridges, and buildings.

Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)

Design, analyze, and build mechanical systems and machines.

## Minors Offered

Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project | BYU-Idaho

# Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project

The Mechanical Engineering capstone program is to provide a climatic experience in which students integrate their knowledge and skills to solve real-world design problems.

The Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project was started in the fall of 2003. The purpose of the project is to provide a "capstone" type experience in which engineering students integrate the knowledge and skills they have obtained throughout their undergraduate studies to solve a real-world design problem. To date, over 100 design projects have been completed for various sponsors, including sponsors from industry and national laboratories. The Capstone Design Project serves as a means of providing students with a significant educational experience, and sponsors with creative design solutions.

Sponsor a Project

Sponsor a Capstone Project

If you are interested in sponsoring a Mechanical Engineering capstone project or getting more information about the Capstone Program, please contact Bryan Lewis. 

lewisbr@byui.edu

208-496-7650
Sponsor a Mechanical Engineering Student Project | BYU-Idaho

# Sponsor a Mechanical Engineering Student Project

Give students the opportunity to create and explore the engineering world by sponsoring a project.

## Project Guidelines

A well-structured Capstone design project provides a tremendous educational experience for students.

An ideal Capstone project has the following characteristics:

- Represents a real-world need, but one that is not critical to the sponsor's short-term success (i.e. back-burner projects are best)
- Requires design work (not just analysis or fabrication of an existing design)
- Culminates in a detailed design package and a physical prototype
- Requires approximately 400 student hours to complete (a one-semester project for a team of 3-5 students)

Sponsoring a Project

Individuals or organizations who wish to sponsor a Capstone project provide the following: 

- A $3,000 educational grant to the Mechanical Engineering department at BYU-Idaho ($2,000 of which is available to the student team for prototyping and other expenses directly related to the project)
- Information and feedback on the project through a designated contact person
- A signed Capstone Sponsor Agreement form 
 
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- A brief evaluation of the student team's performance 
 
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Benefits to the Sponsor

Benefits to sponsors of Capstone projects include the following: 

- Ownership of any intellectual property created by the student team as a result of their work on the project
- Ownership of any prototypes developed by the student team during their work on the project
- Exposure to undergraduate engineering students who may be candidates for internships or full-time positions with the sponsor
- Partnership with the university in enhancing the educational experience of students
Civil Engineering Faculty Mentors | BYU-Idaho

# Civil Engineering Faculty Mentors

Every student is assigned a faculty mentor within your major in order to assist you in reaching your academic and career goals. You can visit with your faculty mentor for advice on preparing to enter the workforce, completing work experience, and applying to and choosing graduate schools.

To find your Faculty Mentor, log on to your student.byui.edu account and the name of your faculty mentor will be listed in the Academic Summary section.

To meet with your mentor, schedule an appointment using the "Appointment" link if available, or look up the faculty office hours using the schedule link.

You can also meet with an academic advisor in the advising center to discuss transfer credits that would count towards your GE courses, financial aid requirements, and more. 
CPSEadvising@byui.edu 
208-496-9800, 
Or schedule an appointment through the I-plan scheduler.

Keith Bourgeous

bourgeousk@byui.edu 
208-496-7658

Schedule

Nathan Harris

harrisn@byui.edu 
208-496-7648

Schedule

Aaron Smith

smithaaron@byui.edu 
208-496-7634 
Appointment

Schedule

Alicia Walburger

Schedule
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE Exam) | BYU-Idaho

# Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE exam)

Learn more about how to apply for and register to take the FE Exam at BYU-Idaho.

The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is the first step to becoming a licensed professional engineer (PE) and is designed for recent graduates or students who have nearly completed their undergraduate engineering degree. ****Passing the FE exam is a clear demonstration to future employers that one has learned and is able to apply the fundamental principles of their engineering discipline.**** At BYU-Idaho, all civil and mechanical engineering students are required to take the exam prior to graduation.

## General facts about the FE exam

- The FE exam is a computer-based exam offered in seven disciplines
- Costs $175
- Consists of 110 multiple-choice questions
- Takes 6 hours to complete
- Is offered all year long at the BYU-Idaho Testing Center on Mondays between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Administered by Gloria Horrocks (ext 1756) in the Testing Center
- You are allowed to retake the exam if needed, but it can only be taken once per three-month testing window
- A link to view your results will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days after taking the exam

More details about the exam, the various disciplines, and how to prepare for the exam

More Information

Videos and tips on taking the computer-based FE exam

Video Tips

## Registration

****Register for the exam and create an**** NCEES account.

After creating an account and logging in, follow these steps to register for the exam:

1. Select the "Exams" tab on the left, and then select "to register for an exam."
2. Select the "Fundamentals of Engineering" exam option and then select your exam discipline (FE Civil or FE Mechanical).
3. Select the Idaho board.
4. Acknowledge that you are only given one attempt per 3-month testing window and only three attempts per year.
5. Read the "Attestation" information and select that you agree.
6. Select whether or not you need any accommodations (ADA, Military, Religious).
7. If you are interested, buy any preparation materials, then pay and checkout.
8. After you pay for the exam, you will then be able to pick a date and time to take the exam. The exam is only offered in the BYU-Idaho Testing Center on Mondays. The exam is 6 hours long, and the 6-hour timeframe needs to be scheduled to fit within the Testing Center proctor's work hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9. Read any further instructions provided.
10. After scheduling the exam, you don't need to contact the Testing Center; they will be notified through your online registration.
11. After making an account, you can log back into myNCEES to download a free copy of the FE Reference Handbook. Use this handbook while studying for the exam.
12. On the day of the exam, bring the materials required on your admission ticket, including a government-issued photo ID.
Heidi Roth

#### Biography

Heidi Grew up traveling the world with her family while her dad was in the U.S. Army. She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Carolina. After her mission she earned a Bachelor's degree from Boise State University in mechanical engineering. She worked as an engineer at Autoliv while her husband finished his master's degree at Utah State University in Logan, UT. After he graduated, they moved to Niskayanua, NY where he worked as an engineer for the Navy. They moved to Idaho Falls a few years later to be near family. She received her master's degree in engineering management from the University of Idaho using their distance learning program in Idaho Falls and taught math at College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls. She started teaching engineering class at BYUI in 2020. Heidi has 6 children, 3 girls and 3 boys. Her hobbies include but are not limited to: sewing, cooking, crafts, reading (fiction), getting her kids to do their homework, driving her children to their various activities, traveling, and engineering projects.

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Mechanical Engineering Faculty Mentors | BYU-Idaho

# Mechanical Engineering Faculty Mentors

Every student is assigned a faculty mentor within your major in order to assist you in reaching your academic and career goals. You can visit with your faculty mentor for advice on preparing to enter the workforce, completing work experience, and applying to and choosing graduate schools.

To find your Faculty Mentor, log on to your student.byui.edu account and the name of your faculty mentor will be listed in the Academic Summary section.

To meet with your mentor, schedule an appointment using the "Appointment" link if available, or look up the faculty office hours using the schedule link.

You can also meet with an academic advisor in the advising center to discuss transfer credits that would count towards your GE courses, financial aid requirements, and more.

CPSEadvising@byui.edu

208-496-9800,

Or schedule an appointment through the I-plan scheduler.

Adam Dean

deana@byui.edu 
208-496-7639

Schedule

Russell Daines

dainesr@byui.edu 
208-496-7638

Schedule

Alan Dutson

dutsona@byui.edu 
208-496-7640

Schedule

Robert Holgate

holgater@byui.edu 
208-496-7629

Schedule

David Johnson

johnsondav@byui.edu 
208-496-7641

Schedule

Bryan Lewis

lewisbr@byui.edu 
208-496-7650 
Appointment

Schedule

Ben Pence

penceb@byui.edu 
208-496-7651

Schedule

Aaron Schellenberg

schellenberga@byui.edu 
208-496-7645

Schedule

Scott Thomson

thomsons@byui.edu 
208-496-7656

Schedule

Kendall Teichert

208-496-7637 
teichertk@byui.edu

Schedule
Mechanical Engineering Technical Electives Course Schedule | BYU-Idaho

# Mechanical Engineering Technical Electives Course Schedule

Elective mechanical engineering courses are rotated on a fixed schedule.

## Technical Electives

The Mechanical Engineering technical elective courses are rotated on a fixed schedule, as shown in the table below.

| Course / Semester | Fall | Winter | Spring |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ME 337 -- Kinematics | | | ME 337 |
| ME 372 -- Advanced Mechanical CAD | ME 372 | ME 372 | ME 372 |
| ME 410 -- Autonomous Control of Dynamic Systems | | | ME 410 |
| ME 422 -- Thermodynamics 2 | | ME 422 | |
| ME 425 -- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) | ME 425 | | |
| ME 438 -- CAE Modeling and Digital Simulation | ME 438 | | |
| ME 445 -- Mechanics of Composite Materials | | ME 445 | |
| ME 460 -- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) | ME 460 | ME 460 | ME 460 |

## Major-Specific Electives

The following electives are offered by the Engineering Technology department.*

| Course / Semester | Fall | Winter | Spring |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MET 331 -- Manufacturing Processes 2 | MET 331 | MET 331 | MET 331 |
| MET 332 -- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) | MET 332 | MET 332 | MET 332 |
| MET 340 -- Manufacturing Quality | MET 340 | MET 340 | MET 340 |
| MET 355 -- Plastics Materials and Processing | | MET 355 | |
| MET 431 -- Tool Design | | MET 431 | |
| MET 445 -- Fundamentals of Composite Manufacturing | MET 445 | | |
| MET 465 -- Manufacturing Automation | MET 465 | | |

***Mechanical Engineering majors are allowed to enroll in the MET courses listed above if there are seats available in the course and by approval from the instructor.**
Mechanical and Civil Engineering Faculty | BYU-Idaho

# Mechanical and Civil Engineering Faculty

## Faculty

Emily Sheppard

****Office Manager**** 
shepparde@byui.edu 
208-496-7631

Adam Dean

****Department Chair**** 
deana@byui.edu 
208-496-7639

Nathan Harris

****CE Program Lead**** 
harrisn@byui.edu 
208-496-7648

Keith Bourgeous

****Faculty**** 
bourgeousk@byui.edu 
208-496-7658

Russell Daines

****Faculty**** 
dainesr@byui.edu 
208-496-7638

Levi Ekstrom

****Visiting Faculty**** 
ekstroml@byui.edu 
208-496-7636

Robert Holgate

****Faculty**** 
holgater@byui.edu 
208-496-7629

David Johnson

****Faculty**** 
johnsondav@byui.edu 
208-496-7641

Jim Lawrence

****Dean of Academic Success & Interdisciplinary Studi**** 
lawrenceja@byui.edu 
208-496-7646

Bryan Lewis

****Faculty**** 
lewisbr@byui.edu 
208-496-7650

Ben Pence

****Faculty**** 
penceb@byui.edu 
208-496-7651

Greg Roach

****Associate Academic VP - Instruction**** 
roachg@byui.edu 
208-496-7643

Aaron Schellenberg

****Faculty**** 
schellenberga@byui.edu 
208-496-7645

Aaron Smith

****Faculty**** 
smithaaron@byui.edu 
208-496-7634

Kendall Teichert

****Faculty**** 
teichertk@byui.edu 
208-496-7637

Scott Thomson

****Faculty**** 
thomsons@byui.edu 
208-496-7642

Zachary Windous

****Visiting Faculty (T)**** 
windousz@byui.edu 
208-496-7633

Alicia Walburger

****Faculty**** 
walburgeral@byui.edu

## Adjunct Faculty

Jonathan Allred

****Online Adjunct Faculty**** 
allredjon@byui.edu

Danny Haws

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
hawsda@byui.edu

Ryan Heap

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
heapr@byui.edu

Malia Kinghorn

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
kinghornm@byui.edu

Felicia Marshall

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
marshallf@byui.edu

Heidi Roth

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
rothh@byui.edu 
208-496-7734

Ann Traynor

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
traynora@byui.edu
Scott Thomson

#### Education

- AAS, Ricks College, 1996
- BS, Brigham Young University, 1999
- MS, Brigham Young University, 2000
- PhD, Purdue University, 2004

#### Interests

- Experimental and computational fluid dynamics; fluid-structure interactions; instrumentation and experimental methods.
- Mentored research involving biological fluid-structure interactions, such as voice production and flapping flight.

#### Background and Qualifications

Curriculum Vitae

#### Teaching Experience

BYU (Provo) (2004-2014, 2016-2022): 
ME 312: Fluid Mechanics 
ME 363: Elementary Instrumentation 
ME 512: Intermediate Fluid Dynamics 
ME 541: Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer 
ME 613: Experimental Fluid Dynamics

BYU-Idaho (2014-2016, 2022-Present): 
ME 142: Engineering Computation I 
ME 204: Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 
ME 250L: Materials Lab 
ME 310: Electro-Mechanical Devices II 
ME 310L: Electro-Mechanical Devices II Lab 
ME 360: Fluid Mechanics 
ME 360L: Fluid Mechanics Lab

#### Other Experience

Visiting Faculty, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany), 2011-2012 
Visiting Faculty Researcher, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Summer 2008 
Significant experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, publishing, and directing externally-funded research projects at BYU (Provo), 2004-2014

#### Hobbies/Interests

3D imaging and object reconstruction 
Music (piano, trumpet) 
Distance running

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Civil Engineering Course Availability | BYU-Idaho

# Civil Engineering Course Availability

****Upper division (300 and 400-level) Civil Engineering courses are only available during fall and winter semesters.**** All Civil Engineering students are moved to the fall-winter track when they begin their upper division courses. See the current course catalog to determine which semesters elective courses taught by other programs are available.

See the Civil Engineering upper-division course schedule below.

You can also check the Course Catalog to determine when other programs teach their elective courses.

| Required Courses | | | | | | | | | | | Elective Courses | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CE Course | 250 | 250L | 321 | 341 | 351 | 360 | 361 | 424 | 433 | 470 | 370 | 421 | 429 | 441 | 451 | 461 |
| Fall, Even Years | | X | X | | X | | X | X | X | | X | | | X | | |
| Winter, Odd Years | X | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | | X | | X | X |
| Fall, Odd Years | | X | X | | X | | X | X | X | | | | | X | | |
| Winter, Even Years | X | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | | X | X |
Internships |Mechanical and Civil Engineering | BYU-Idaho

# Mechanical and Civil Engineering Internships

Discover the right internship for you.

Internship Coordinator

For engineering-specific internship questions, contact the Mechanical Engineering department internship coordinator, Aaron Schellenberg. 
 
Contact Information

Career Center

The Career Center is an excellent place to start looking for internship information, and they can advise you on general internship guidelines.

Visit Advising

Student Internship Videos

Log in and view the mechanical and civil engineering student internship videos, which will allow you to search for different videos based on industry, company, state, or major. The videos are designed to help you get advice from fellow students on how they got their internship and how you can make the most of your internship opportunities.

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Laptop Requirements | Mechanical & Civil Engineering | BYU-Idaho

# Calculator and Laptop Requirements

BYU-Idaho's Engineering laptop requirements enable students to work in an "anywhere, anytime" mode, allowing for greater mobility, flexibility, and collaboration.

## Laptops in Engineering Courses

Engineers often use computer software to aid them in their profession. In preparation for future work, several engineering courses require students to use a specified software package during class in order to meet course outcomes.

Students are expected to have a laptop running a ****64-bit Microsoft Windows operating system with**** ****at least 16 GB of RAM****. Students who prefer to use a Mac will be required to also install a Microsoft Windows operating system on their laptop.

The University Help Desk can help students understand the hardware requirements and various options and costs associated with installing a Windows operating system on a Mac. Please note that most of the software problems encountered in class come from students who are using a Mac with a Windows operating system.

***Please note that exceptions to the laptop policy above must be approved in advance by the faculty member teaching the specific class. In some limited cases, with faculty approval, it may be possible to use a campus computer lab or home desktop computer in place of a laptop.**

## Recommended Calculators

Engineers frequently perform calculations. While computer software can handle complex computations, quick calculations are often easier and faster with a hand calculator, especially when a computer isn't available.

To help you prepare for the FE exam, you will be limited on what calculator you can use in some engineering courses. It is recommended that you purchase one of the following calculators:

- TI-36X Pro Scientific (Recommended)
- TI-30X
- Casio fx-115
- Casio fx-991

Courses with Laptop Requirements

****ME 142**** - Engineering Computation I 
****ME 162**** - Fundamentals of 2D CADD 
****ME 172**** - Engineering Graphics 
****ME 201**** - Engineering Mechanics: Statics 
****ME 305**** - Mechatronics and Measurement Systems I 
****ME 310**** - Mechatronics and Measurement Systems II 
****ME 342**** - Engineering Computation II 
****ME 410**** - System Dynamics 
****ME 425**** - Computational Fluid Dynamics 
****ME 460**** - Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis

Microsoft Windows and Office

Students can download a free copy of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office through the University Store.

Download Microsoft Apps
Program Objectives & Learning Outcome | Mechanical & Civil Engineering

# Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

## Program Educational Objectives

The BYU-Idaho Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science programs prepare students who, within a few years after graduation, are:

1. ****Discipleship:****Living as disciples of Jesus Christ by following His teachings and providing service in their homes, the Church, their professions, and society.
2. ****Career:**** Established in careers or enrolled in graduate programs that build on their undergraduate engineering education.
3. ****Value:**** Respected for their integrity, leadership, and technical expertise, and for their capacity to solve problems, innovate, collaborate, communicate effectively, and add value wherever they serve.
4. ****Lifelong Learning:**** Engaged in activities that demonstrate commitment to lifelong personal and professional development and adaptability.

## Student Outcomes (Program Learning Outcomes)

The BYU-Idaho Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering baccalaureate Student Outcomes (Program Learning Outcomes) are to develop graduates who can demonstrate:

1. ****[Model & Solve]**** an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. ****[Engineering Design]****an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. ****[Communication]**** an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. ****[Ethics & Professionalism]****an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. ****[Teamwork]**** an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. ****[Experiments]**** an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. ****[Continued Learning]**** an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.