ENGR 001     Technology and Society     3 Units

This course will explore the interrelationships between technology and the social sciences. Specifically, the course will investigate the societal factors which impact technology (historical, political, economic, ethical and environmental), and the ways in which technology affects society (language, art, music, psychology and sociology). This course is appropriate for students in both technical and non-technical majors.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

ENGR 010     Engineering Processes and Tools     3 Units

This course introduces students to the engineering profession and devices, processes, and techniques utilized in solving engineering problems. Engineering designs and their impact on society,environment, and economics are emphasized. Design principles and methodology are a major focus of the course. The use of spreadsheets and mathematical software in engineering problem solving and data presentation are explored. Engineering design process, report writing and technical presentations are practiced through term projects.

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: MATH 021 or MATH 025; both with C or better.

Recommended: The student should be able to use computers, word-processing software, and the Internet.

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 018     Engineering Design and Graphics     3 Units

This course covers the principles of engineering drawings in visually communicating engineering designs and an introduction to computer-aided design (CAD). Topics include the development of visualization skills; orthographic projections; mechanical dimensioning and tolerancing practices; and the engineering design process. Assignments develop sketching and 2-D and 3-D CAD skills. The use of CAD software is an integral part of the course.

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: MATH 022 with C or better or placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 050     Introduction to Computing     4 Units

Students learn the fundamentals of computer assisted problem solving, as it applies to the solution of engineering problems. The four major themes of this course are algorithm development, efficient programming/modeling, PC device interfacing, and practical and user friendly pre/post processing techniques. The C++ programming language is used to obtain solutions to various engineering problems. Object oriented programming using subjects such as classes, pointers, inheritances, dynamic allocation of memory space, and standard template libraries are emphasized.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: MATH 071 with C or better

Recommended: Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software; completion of ENGR 010

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 060     Surveying     3 Units

Students learn the basic theory and practice of surveying or geomatics as related to engineering practices. Basic concepts, standards, errors and statistical handling are presented. Linear and angular measurements, profile leveling and traversing are discussed. The concepts of bearings and azimuths as well as related computations are explained. Theory, use and care of surveying instruments in establishing horizontal and vertical control are studied. In addition, students will gain practical experience through laboratory and field work.

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: MATH 021 or SG 100 both with C or better or placement by multiple measures

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 061     Plane Surveying     3 Units

Students learn various plane surveys and calculations. The types of surveys covered include topographical, control, boundary and construction surveys. The public land survey system is discussed. The types of calculations include coordinate geometry computations, and area and volume calculations from survey data. Horizontal and vertical curve computations and layout are also discussed. Least-squares adjustments, GPS and GIS are introduced.

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: ENGR 060 with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 063     GIS for Civil Engineering and Surveying     3 Units

Students learn the fundamentals of Geographical Information System (GIS) as related to civil engineering and surveying and how the Multipurpose Cadastre (MPC), Land Information System (LIS) and GIS fit together. Geodetic reference frame, base map, cadastral overlay, and linkage mechanisms are also discussed. Data quality and accuracy, privacy, ethics, and institutional, governmental and technological issues associated with GIS are explored. The ArcGIS software is taught and used in the course. GIS applications and existing case studies are presented. Federal Geographical Data Committee (FGDC) standards and future trends of GIS are addressed.

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Recommended: ENGR 060 and ENGR 018

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 066     Properties of Materials     3 Units

Mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic and chemical properties of materials are studied. The effect of atomic and crystal structure and various bonding mechanisms on the above properties are discussed. Diffusion and phase analysis in various materials, defects, and failure in materials including the effect of heat treatment on the strength of materials are also investigated. Various laboratory experiments such as impact, tensile and compression, torsion, fatigue, corrosion, thermal conduction and expansion, electrical conduction, magnetic strength, composite structure, rubber and polymer resilience, and photomicrograph are conducted to provide enhanced knowledge of material properties.

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: CHEM 001A and PHYS 004A or PHYS 007A, all with C or better

Recommended: ENGR 010 and ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 069     Statics     3 Units

This course covers the equilibrium characteristics of various structures that are subject to external forces. The effects of various types of forces on the equilibrium of objects are discussed through the application of vector mechanics and the laws of Newton. Topics studied include two and three dimensional rigid structures, free-body diagrams, the concept of centroids, distributed load analysis, moment of inertia analysis, friction and virtual work. The structures considered are primarily trusses, machines and frames.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: PHYS 004A with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 071     Introduction to Circuit Analysis     4 Units

Analyses of DC and AC circuits are performed using Kirchhoff's voltage and current laws. Emphasis is given to resistive, capacitive, inductive, and amplifier circuits powered by independent and dependent sources. The transient nature of first order and second order circuits containing capacitors and inductors are studied. Thevenin's and Norton's theorems are applied to DC and AC circuits and properties of these circuits for maximum power transfer are determined. The concept of impedance is used to analyze AC circuits in the frequency domain as well as to perform power analysis.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: MATH 073 and PHYS 004B, both with C or better

Recommended: (1) MATH 078, (2) Completion of ENGR 010 and ENGR 050. (3) Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 138     Occupational Work Experience     1-8 Units

Occupational Work Experience is designed for students who work or volunteer in a field related to their career major. Students are required to provide evidence that they are enrolled in a career program (e.g., education plan or coursework in a career/occupational subject area). Students can earn one unit of credit for each 60 hours of unpaid volunteer time or 75 hours of paid work during the semester. Students can repeat Career/Occupational Work Experience, combined with General Work Experience, or alone, up to a maximum of 16 units. Internship/job placement is not guaranteed.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 2.07  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: O

Corequisite: Be employed or a volunteer at an approved work-site for the minimum number of hours per unit as stipulated for paid and unpaid status.

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 500     Introduction to Engineering     0 Units

This course consists of a survey of the field of engineering including all aspects of activities and responsibilities of a practicing engineer. Various disciplines are introduced and preparation and skills needed to successfully complete an engineering education and compete in the profession are detailed. Some historical perspective is included in order to provide a comprehensive view of the field. Topics such as engineering successes, failures, current/future challenges, and impact of engineering and technology on society are also included. This course is intended to provide a general overview of the engineering field to those who are planning on pursuing a technical career.

Lecture Hours: 1.5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Recommended: Students are expected to be able to use the Internet.

Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 502     Basic Math Applications in Engineering     0 Units

This application-oriented course is for those interested in pursuing an engineering or engineering technology career. Problems and calculations encountered in technical areas such as manufacturing, computer aided systems, heating ventilation and air conditioning, engines and transmissions, structures, construction, laser and imaging technology, electrical and electronics are discussed and practiced through the use of appropriate basic math concepts. This course is intended to encourage and attract students into STEM fields by providing a basic training and understanding of how technical problems are solved using basic math concepts such as operations of fractions and decimals, percents, ratios and proportion, calculator usage, signed numbers, evaluating formulas, equation solving, geometry, the metric system, and measurement tools.

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Recommended: Be able to use computers and the Internet

Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 504     Technical and Contextualized Communication in Engineering     0 Units

This course is designed to develop proficiency in specific integrated and contextualized reading, writing, visualization, and speaking skills and strategies relevant to technical and scientific professions. Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, recognition and composition of coherent and unified texts, effective visualization and public speaking. Through individual and collaborative projects, students will gain practice in researching, designing, and evaluating appropriate communications for varying rhetorical situations. Using both print- and computer-based technologies, students will develop abilities to create and critically analyze documents so that they engage and inform readers in a variety of circumstances.

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Recommended: Be able to use computers and the Internet

Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

ENGR 506     Basic Principles of Engineering     0 Units

This course is a survey of basic principles and concepts used in engineering. Students are exposed to applications of these concepts in order to provide basic understanding of engineering design. It gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through hands-on activities, and problem-based learning. Topics include principles of power, energy, materials, electrical and electronics, chemical processes, structures, statics, kinematics, and software. Teamwork in performing projects is an essential component of the course which challenges students to continually improve their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem solving skills based upon engineering concepts.

Lecture Hours: 1.5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Recommended: Be able to use computers and the Internet

Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None