Engineering (ENGR) Courses
ENGR 303 Introduction to Logic Design
- Units:4
- Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:Some previous exposure to programming at the high school level or above.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This is an introductory course in the fundamentals of designing digital computer hardware. This course covers: logic gates, binary number system, conversion between number systems, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, combinational logic, digital logic design, flip-flops, programmable logic devices (PLDs), counters, registers, memories, state machines, designing combinational logic and state machines into PLDs, and basic computer architecture. The lab is design oriented and emphasizes the use of software equation entry tools, schematic entry, and logic simulation tools. Lab assignments are design oriented. This course is required for Electrical/Electronics Engineering and Computer Engineering majors at some universities. This course is also helpful for Computer Science majors, electronics technicians, and for students wishing to sample computer engineering.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify common elementary digital components such as logic gates, flip-flops, programmable logic devices (PLDs), counters, registers, memories, and state machines.
- analyze a digital design problem using combinational logic, binary and other number systems, Boolean algebra, and Karnaugh maps.
- design a solution to a complex digital logic design problem and implement this solution using one or more simulation tools.
- utilize hierarchical design methodology to combine smaller components into a larger design.
ENGR 312 Engineering Graphics
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:Geometry
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course applies the graphical tools needed to analyze, interpret, and solve engineering problems. The engineering design process is taught using manual tools and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) tools to solve typical engineering problems. Topics include descriptive geometry, vector graphics, orthogonal projection, primary and secondary auxiliary views, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), 3D solid modeling, and an introduction to finite element analysis (FEA) tools. This course is intended for mechanical and civil engineering majors, but may also be required for other programs.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- create fully dimensioned orthographic projection drawings of objects by hand and by using CADD software.
- construct sectional and auxiliary views of objects.
- determine appropriate tolerances on components.
- create a solution to a simple design problem, culminating in working drawings.
- utilize 2D and 3D software tools to create layouts and models.
ENGR 400 Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Devices
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:MATH 420 and PHYS 421 with grades of "C" or better; students may be enrolled in MATH 420 concurrently
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID ENGR 260
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course will provide engineering students with circuit analysis concepts and applications that will be of value in any engineering field as well as a solid foundation for electrical engineering and related majors. The course includes the analysis of circuits with resistors, inductors, capacitors, and independent and dependent voltage and current sources. Many analysis techniques will be applied to DC and AC circuits. Differential equations will be used to find the transient response of circuits. Power calculations will be performed on both DC and AC circuits, including an introduction to three-phase AC power. This course is required for most engineering Bachelors of Science degrees.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- analyze electric circuits for DC, transient, and AC voltage and current responses.
- simplify networks of passive circuit elements.
- simplify circuits and determine their Thevenin equivalent circuits.
- calculate power in DC and AC circuits (including complex power).
- analyze Y-Y connected balanced three phase circuits.
ENGR 420 Statics
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:MATH 401 and PHYS 411 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This is the first course in engineering mechanics. Topics in this course include two and three dimensional force system analysis using vector techniques, moments and couples in two and three dimensions, centroids and moment of inertia, friction, forces in beams, and truss analysis. This course is required for mechanical, civil, aeronautical engineering transfer students and by some electrical engineering programs.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- apply vector mathematical principles to determine 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional forces, moments and equivalent force/force-couples.
- apply equilibrium principles to determine the external forces of both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional rigid bodies in static equilibrium.
- apply equilibrium principles to determine the internal forces of beams, trusses, frames and machines.
- determine the centroids and moments of inertia of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional bodies using algebra and calculus principles.
ENGR 495 Independent Studies in Engineering
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
ENGR 499 Experimental Offering in Engineering
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This is the experimental courses description.