Jul 01, 2024  
2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Index of Courses


 

Engineering

  
  • EGR 215/215A - Introduction to Interdisciplinary GIS Studies (2/2)

    Crosslisted as: ENV 215/215A /CLS 215/215A .
    Interdisciplinary overview of applications in geographic information system (GIS) applications. Diagnostic assessment of student skills and development of study plans. Linkage of GIS to various disciplines, hands on applications and GIS problems.

    Prerequisite(s): none.
    Component(s): 2 hours lecture/2 hours activity (total 4 units).
  
  • EGR 230 - Introduction to Ocean Engineering (2)


    Instruction in boat safety, nautical Rules of the Road, coastal navigation, and boat handling; operation in coastal ocean waters using Cal Poly Pomona’s trailerable boats with 3D sonar systems and other equipment.

    Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)


    Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
  
  • EGR 301 - The Search for Solutions (4)


    A study of the development of society using technology as the prime indicator of the maturing of civilizations. Expansion of the theme that technology has been and continues to be central to society’s advances, satisfying life-support demands, and allowing the arts to develop. Discussion of the growth of technology and factors guiding its future growth.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; and completion of General Education Areas B1, B2, and B4 requirements.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EGR 302/302A - Visual Basic for Geographic Information Systems (3/1)


    Logical methods and techniques in algorithm development. The Visual Basic environment and Visual Basic programming. Structure of object oriented programs. Concept of class organization and manipulation. Programming Geographical Information Systems (GIS) related algorithms using Visual Basic and their integration in the GIS environment.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 106  or STA 120 .
    Component(s): 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity.
  
  • EGR 322 - California Land and Boundaries Law (4)


    Study of historical, social, political geographical and economic aspects of real property and boundary law in America. Emphasis on social and historical aspects of the extent and limits of property ownership. Synthesis of the principles and process used to establish property boundaries. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3)
    Component(s): 4 lecture problems.
  
  • EGR 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 .
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
  
  • EGR 401 - Product Liability and Patents (4)

    Crosslisted as: BUS 401 .
    Product liability and the patent process will be covered in this class. This is an interdisciplinary course where the various ethical, technological, safety, economic tradeoff considerations are given to new products and ideas by the student. Case studies will be given to strengthen the students’ understanding of how to apply these concepts.

  
  • EGR 430 - Ocean Engineering (4)


    The engineering major is acquainted with the wide variety of physical and other factors involved when carrying out engineering tasks associated with the marine environment. Working cruises are made in the 80- foot R/V YELLOWFIN. Topics covered include: ocean and harbor wave actions; ocean basins, currents, and tides; ocean chemistry and physical characteristics; marine biology and fouling; wave and wind loads; ocean energy sources; deep ocean mining and drilling; navy ship systems, surface craft, remotely operated vehicles; marine corrosion, preservation; icing, thermal factors; shock, vibration; human factors; engineering requirements and documentation.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; and upper division standing in the College of Engineering.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 437 - Underwater Sound (4)


    Principles of underwater sound propagation and reception. The sonar equation. Transducer design and calibration.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; and upper division standing.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 445 - Role of Design Professionals in Society (4)


    The unique role of design professionals in society, and the associated privileges and responsibilities. Social, economic, historical, legal, and political aspects of professional practice, as well as ethics, social responsibility, regulatory requirements, professional liability, and the consequences of failures. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3)
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EGR 460 - Problems in Oceanographic Studies (3-5)


    Course offered in conjunction with the CSU Ocean Studies Institute (OSI). Topics vary each term.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; and upper division standing.
    Repeatable: May be repeated as needed.
  
  • EGR 461 - Engineering Interdisciplinary Clinic I (3)


    Collaborative efforts among the College of Engineering and external clients. Interdisciplinary teams of students, faculty, consultants, and client liaisons develop a project plan that must be implemented. Project results are reported to clients in formal and written reports. Credit for the entire sequence EGR 461, EGR 462 , and EGR 463  substitutes for senior project and seminar.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; and senior standing.
  
  • EGR 462 - Engineering Interdisciplinary Clinic II (3)


    Collaborative efforts among the College of Engineering and external clients. Interdisciplinary teams of students, faculty, consultants, and client liaisons develop a project plan that must be implemented. Project results are reported to clients in formal and written reports. Credit for the entire sequence EGR 461 , EGR 462, and EGR 463  substitutes for senior project and seminar.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; and senior standing.
  
  • EGR 463 - Engineering Interdisciplinary Clinic III (3)


    Collaborative efforts among the College of Engineering and external clients. Interdisciplinary teams of students, faculty, consultants, and client liaisons develop a project plan that must be implemented. Project results are reported to clients in formal and written reports. Credit for the entire sequence EGR 461 , EGR 462 , and EGR 463 substitutes for senior project and seminar.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; and senior standing.
  
  • EGR 470 - Cooperative Education (2-4)


    Part-time or full-time industry work experience of a nature that relates academic engineering theory to practice. Students may repeat the class up to a total of 24 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Open to Engineering Majors Only; ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; good academic standing; and junior or senior or graduate student standing or higher.
  
  • EGR 471 - Cooperative Education (2-4)


    Part-time or full-time industry work experience of a nature that relates academic engineering theory to practice. To be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; junior standing; good academic standing; Engineering major; and co-op coordinator consent.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum 16 units.
  
  • EGR 472 - Cooperative Education (2-4)


    Part-time or full-time industry work experience of a nature that relates academic engineering theory to practice. To be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; junior standing; good academic standing; Engineering major; and co-op coordinator consent.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum 16 units.
  
  • EGR 473 - Cooperative Education (2-4)


    Part-time or full-time industry work experience of a nature that relates academic engineering theory to practice. To be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; junior standing, good academic standing, Engineering major, and co-op coordinator consent.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum 16 units.
  
  • EGR 475 - Beyond Curie: Women in Math, Science, and Engineering (4)

    Crosslisted as: SCI 475 .
    Social implications and history of the contribution of women in math, science, and engineering. Examination of how socially defined identities affected the careers of female scientists. Combined with examination of current and specific topics in mathematics, science, and engineering.

    Component(s): 4 hours seminar.
  
  • EGR 481 - Project Design Principles and Applications (2)

    Crosslisted as: AG 481 
    Selection and completion of scientific/technological synthesis application project under faculty supervision. Multidisciplinary team project. Projects which graduates solve in discipline of practice. Both formal written and oral reports.

    Prerequisite(s): One GE course from each of the following Sub-areas: A1, A2, A3 and B1, B2, B4 and upper division standing. GE Synthesis course for Sub-area B5.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Minimum time commitment: 120 hours.
  
  • EGR 482 - Project Design Principles and Applications (2)

    Crosslisted as: AG 482 
    Selection and completion of scientific/technological synthesis application project under faculty supervision. Multidisciplinary team project. Projects which graduates solve in discipline of practice. Both formal written and oral reports.

    Prerequisite(s): One GE course from each of the following Sub-areas: A1, A2, A3 and B1, B2, B4 and upper division standing. GE Synthesis course for Sub-area B5.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Minimum time commitment: 120 hours.
  
  • EGR 484 - Science and Technology Seminar (4)

    Crosslisted as: SCI 484 
    Issues to be explored will include, but not be limited to: the impact of science and technology on civilization and human values; ecological issues; history of science and technology; scientific method and reasoning; heath and diseases; medical technology and its ethical implications; general systems theory and its application.

    Prerequisite(s): One GE course from each of the following Sub-areas: A1, A2, A3 and B1, B2, B4. GE Synthesis course for Sub-area B5.
  
  • EGR 494/494A - Interdisciplinary Project in Geographic Information Systems I (1/1)

    Crosslisted as: ENV 494/494A  
    Problem-solving skills using GIS technology in a Fall/Winter/Spring sequence. Students design, manage and develop GIS projects in an interdisciplinary setting. Issue related to ethics, decision making, interdisciplinary applications and the visual display of information are addressed.

    Corequisite(s): EGR 494/494A.
    Component(s): 1 lecture discussion. 2 hours activity.
  
  • EGR 495/495A - Interdisciplinary Project in Geographic Information Systems II (1/1)

    Crosslisted as: ENV 495/495A  
    Problem-solving skills using GIS technology in a Fall/Winter/Spring sequence. Students design, manage and develop GIS projects in an interdisciplinary setting. Issue related to ethics, decision making, interdisciplinary applications and the visual display of information are addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 494/494A  or ENV 494/494A .
    Component(s): 1 lecture discussion. 2 hours activity.
  
  • EGR 496/496A - Interdisciplinary Project in Geographic Information Systems III (1/1)

    Crosslisted as: ENV 496/496A .
    Problem-solving skills using GIS technology in a Fall/Winter/Spring sequence. Students design, manage and develop GIS projects in an interdisciplinary setting. Issue related to ethics, decision making, interdisciplinary applications and the visual display of information are addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 495/495A  or ENV 495/495A .
    Component(s): 1 lecture discussion. 2 hours activity.
  
  • EGR 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)


    Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 .
    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
  
  • EGR 509 - Advanced Differential Equations for Engineers (4)


    An advanced course in applied differential equations. Multi-disciplinary engineering models are developed and solved. Analytical and numerical techniques for solving differential systems with either a single independent variable or multiple independent variables are used.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in differential equations.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 510 - Engineering Probability and Statistics (4)


    Mean square estimation, introduction to stochastic processes, time averages and ergodicity, continuous testing and estimation, confidence intervals, significance, applications in thermodynamics, machine design, systems analysis, and reliability.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in probability theory.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 511 - Numerical Modeling (4)


    Advanced interpolation and approximation methods. Advanced integration concepts. Solution of ordinary differential equations. systems of differential equations, statistical methods. Applications to electrical networks, transport phenomena, structural systems, dynamic systems, etc.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in numerical analysis or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 512 - Vector Analysis and Complex Variables (4)


    Vector and scalar fields. Gradient, divergence, curl. Green’s and Stokes’ theorems. Complex functions and conformal mapping. Applications in electrodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and aerodynamics.

    Prerequisite(s): Mathematics equivalent to ABET-accredited curriculum.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 513 - Engineering Tensor Analysis (4)


    Vector-tensor notation and operations. Generalized coordinate systems. Tensor algebra and calculus. Transport and conservation laws in continuum mechanics. Formulation and modeling of engineering phenomena.

    Prerequisite(s): Mathematics equivalent to ABET-accredited curriculum.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 514 - Variational Methods in Engineering (4)


    Calculus of variations. Approximate methods. Applications in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, dynamics, structures.

    Prerequisite(s): Mathematics equivalent to ABET-accredited curriculum.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 515 - Matrix Methods in Engineering (4)


    Application of matrix methods in engineering analysis. Matrix algebra. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Energy techniques. Transformations. Applications in classical mechanics, analysis of structures, circuit analysis, vibrations, heat transfer and fluid dynamics.

    Prerequisite(s): Mathematics equivalent to ABET-accredited curriculum.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/ problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 520L - Biotechnology Skills Laboratory II (1)


    Biomedical devies are used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease by alterning either the funciton or the form of the human body.  Some examples of biomedical devices are the heart-lung machine, artifical limbs, glucose sensors, and dental implants.  This short course will allow students to receive some hands-on experience with the design, processing, and evaluation of medical devices.  The students will also be introduced to lab-on-a-chip technology.

    Prerequisite(s): Professional Science Master’s Survey Series or Instructor Consent.
    Component(s): Laboratory: 1 semester unit is 48 hours total. Eight weeks of instruction with 6 hours/week all in one day or on two days/week.
  
  • EGR 524L - Advanced Aerospace Vehicle Design (2)


    Preliminary design of aerospace systems. Interdisciplinary concepts in design. System analysis and integration. Design optimization. Design compromise in multidisciplinary systems. Trades study evaluations. Verbal and written presentation of system design. Individual and team projects.

    Prerequisite(s): completion of 24 units of graduate level coursework.
    Component(s): 2 three-hour laboratories.
  
  • EGR 528 - Hypersonic Aerodynamics (4)


    Two- and three-dimensional flow fields. Hypersonic small disturbance and Newtonian impact theories and application. Boundary layer interaction with the inviscid flow field. Real gas phenomena. Blunt body and conical flow fields; minimum drag bodies; aerodynamic analysis of complete configurations.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper-division course in high-speed aerodynamics.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 537 - Polymer Fluid Dynamics (4)


    The structure, flow phenomena, and material functions for polymeric fluids. Constitutive equations available to solve polymeric fluid dynamics problems. Applications in plastics manufacturing, performance of lubricants, processing of food-stuffs, and movement of biological fluids.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper-division courses in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and EGR 513 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 540 - Systems Theory (4)


    Application of matrix theory and linear vector spaces to the mathematical representation of systems. Analysis of the state equations for linear, time varying and invariant, continuous and discrete systems, controllability and observability for linear systems.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 515 . (Some previous exposure to Laplace Transforms is recommended.)
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 546 - Heterogeneous Phase Equilibria (4)


    Applied phase equilibria. A development of theoretical and empirical principles for understanding complex multiphase behavior in multicomponent chemical systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper-division course in engineering thermodynamics.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 547 - Process Modeling and Analysis (4)


    Mathematical modeling of physical and chemical processes. Analytical and numerical solutions for steady and unsteady state problems. Design project based on results of modeling.

    Prerequisite(s): Baccalaureate degree in Chemical Engineering or consent of the instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 553 - Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems (4)


    Systems theory as foundation for engineering analysis and synthesis of complex systems. Numerical methods and simulation models using digital computers. Optimization of engineering systems design and performance. Applications to engineering systems problems.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in programming.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 575 - Inlet Design (4)


    Subsonic, supersonic and hypersonic inlet design. Subsonic inlets: friction loss, diffusion, plenum chambers, pressure recovery. Transonic effects: pre-entry flow, separation, shock-boundary layer interaction. Supersonic compression: external, internal, boundary layer bleed. Cowl design. Additive drag. Flow distortion. Matching and control. Applications to aircraft and helicopters.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate courses in gas dynamics and propulsion.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 577 - Aerodynamics of Wings and Bodies (4)


    Three-dimensional wings; steady, subsonic flow; supersonic flow. Lifting line theory: span-wise lift distribution, induced drag, twist, sweepback. Introduction to lifting surface theory: planar, nonplanar, interference. Transonic small-disturbance flow. Unsteady flow. Conical flows.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate courses in gas dynamics and aerodynamics.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/ problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 578 - Aircraft Stability (4)


    General equations of unsteady motion. Stability derivatives. Stability of uncontrolled motion; longitudinal, lateral. Response of the vehicle to actuation of the controls. Flight in turbulent air. Automatic stability and control. Specialization to missiles. Simulation. Transfer functions.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in aircraft stability and control, or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 579 - Vibration and Flutter (4)


    Two- and three-dimensional flutter theory. Structural damping. Aerodynamics forces. Flutter stability. Non-linear characteristics. Aspect ratio and compressibility effects. Empennage vibration and flutter analysis. Wing torsional divergence, aileron reversal and effectiveness. Modeling concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper-division courses in aerodynamics, structures and dynamics and EGR 515 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 580 - Materials for Electronics (4)


    Preparation techniques for materials used in electronic devices. Structure and purity control. Crystal growth, epitaxy, vapor deposition, magnetic domains, and solid state phase transformations. Current problems concerning Si and III-V compound device production and research.

    Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate course in materials science.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 583 - Aerodynamic Heating (4)


    Fundamental equations. Laminar and turbulent boundary layer properties. Laminar and turbulent skin friction. Recovery temperature. Reference enthalpy method. Slip flow. Free molecule flow. Stagnation point heat transfer. Mass transfer cooling. Calculation of skin temperature.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate courses in heat transfer and gas dynamics.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 595 - Boundary Layer Concepts (4)


    Treatment of Newtonian and non Newtonian fluids in the laminar and turbulent regimes. Positive and negative pressure gradients. Development of the thermal boundary layer. Some exact and inexact solutions. Wedge flow.

    Prerequisite(s): ME 535  or EGR 535 or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EGR 596 - Research Methods (2)


    Introduction to research methods with emphasis on preparing an engineering thesis problem statement. This course prepares engineering graduate candidates for writing theses and independent research papers. Writing problem statements; research questions; experimental and non-experimental design; sampling; instrument design.

    Prerequisite(s): completion of all required breadth courses on contract.
    Component(s): 2 discussions.
  
  • EGR 599/599A/599L - Special Topics for Graduate Students (2-4,2-4,2-4)


    Selected topics comprising new or experimental courses not otherwise offered. Each offering identified in the current schedule and on the student’s transcript.

    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
  
  • EGR 624L - Advanced Aerospace Vehicle Design (2)


    Completion of the design of an interdisciplinary aerospace vehicle system. Preparation of a final report on the project together with an oral briefing to an industrial design review panel.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 524. Unconditional standing required.
    Component(s): 2 three-hour laboratories.
  
  • EGR 691 - Directed Study (1-2)


    Case study or investigation of selected engineering problems under the direction of a graduate faculty member. May be repeated as needed for a maximum of 6 units. Students must register through the Engineering Graduate Studies Office. The study should be in the student’s emphasis area and should conclude with a written report. May be combined with EGR 692 .

    Prerequisite(s): Unconditional standing required.
  
  • EGR 692 - Master’s Degree Project (2)


    Independent study leading to successful completion of a graduate project in the student’s emphasis area. The topic of study must be preapproved by a graduate faculty committee. The study should conclude with an individual report and an oral defense of the project.

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy.
  
  • EGR 696 - Master’s Degree Thesis (2)


    Independent investigation intended to be an extension of an existing body of knowledge into an area not thoroughly investigated before, directed by a committee of graduate faculty members, and resulting in a published thesis. Must be repeated as appropriate. Students must register through the Engineering Graduate Studies Office. Credit assigned upon successful completion of entire thesis and approval of the committee.

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Candidacy required.
  
  • EGR 699 - Master’s Degree Continuation (0)


    Enrollment in this course allows candidates that have enrolled in the maximum number of thesis or project units to maintain resident status in order to receive university services. Approval of Dean or designee is required to register for this class. Advancement to candidacy is required.

    Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.

Engineering Management

  
  • EMT 538 - Advanced Engineering Economy (4)


    Engineering economic decision criteria and models for evaluating capital investment proposals and engineering projects. Replacement studies, risk and uncertainty, tax effects, intangibles, probabilistic models, computer techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): 3 quarter units of undergraduate engineering economy. Some background in probability
    and statistics. Graduate level in engineering
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EMT 539 - Advanced Human Factors in Engineering Design (4)


    Methods and research techniques in engineering design of optimum man-machine systems. Designing systems with the objective of developing optimum combinations of physical and human components. Effects of environment on human performance. Man-machine dynamics.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper-division course in human engineering principles.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EMT 549 - Advanced Methods in Operations Research (4)


    Methodology of operations research and algorithms for system and subsystem optimization; emphasis on methods yielding practical numerical procedures. Linear programming and extension, dynamic and integer programming, queuing theory, network analysis, game theory and decision theory.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper-division course in operations research.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EMT 572 - Total Quality Management in Engineering (4)


    Introduction to the principles and practices of Total Quality Management (TQM). The course will also cover the tools and techniques for understanding and implementing TQM. A practical state-of-the-art approach will be used. Applications in service, manufacturing, government, military, construction, education, small business, health care, and nonprofit organizations will be presented.

    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EMT 573 - Advanced Operations Planning and Control Systems (4)


    Operations analysis of integrated production systems; mathematical and computer models for planning, scheduling, and control of production and service systems. Statistical techniques in forecasting; optimization of resources utilization.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate courses in production and operations management.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EMT 574 - Advanced Facilities Planning (4)


    Planning, analyzing, justifying, controlling, and evaluating physical facilities. Long- and short-range facilities plans, decision criteria, authorization and control procedures, post completion audits. Resource allocation, optimization, simulation, and computer techniques. Technical, economic, ecological, safety, and intangible factors. Case studies.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in engineering economy. This course is designed for those student who have had some experience in facilities planning or design and who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of the subject.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EMT 691 - Directed Study (2)


    Case Study or investigation of selected engineering problem(s) under the direction of a graduate faculty member.  The student must register through the Engineering Graduate Office during the quarter prior to taking the course.  The directed study should be in the student’s emphasis area, and should conclude with a written report.  May be repeated as appropriate for a total of up to 6 units and/or combined with EMT 695 to satisfy the terminal/culminating experience requirement. Unconditional standing is required.

  
  • EMT 695 - Master’s Degree Project (2)


    Independent study leading to successful completion of a graduate project in the student’s emphasis area. The topic of study must be preapproved by a graduate faculty committee. The study should conclude with an individual report and an oral defense of the project.

    Prerequisite(s):  Advancement to Candidacy.
  
  • EMT 696 - Master’s Degree Thesis (2)


    Independent investigation intended to be an extension of an existing body of knowledge into an area not thoroughly investigated before, directed by a committee of graduate faculty members, and resulting in a published thesis. Must be repeated as appropriate. Students must register through the Engineering Graduate Studies Office. Credit assigned upon successful completion of entire thesis and approval of the committee.

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Candidacy required.
  
  • EMT 699 - Master’s Degree Continuation (0)


    Enrollment in this course allows candidates that have enrolled in the maximum number of thesis or project units to maintain resident status in order to receive university services. Approval of Dean or designee is required to register for this class. Advancement to candidacy required.

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy and graduate standing.
    Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.

Electromechanical Engineering Technology

Lecture and laboratory courses listed together are to be taken concurrently.

  
  • ETT 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-2)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems.

    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
  
  • ETT 201/201L - Electrical Technology/Laboratory (3/1)


    Introduction to DC and AC circuit theory and applications involving resistance, inductance, and capacitance; characteristics of passive filters; operation and application of basic electrical measuring instruments. 

    Prerequisite(s): PHY 123 , PHY 123L .
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
    Note(s): Not open to ECET majors.
  
  • ETT 210 - Applied Statics (3)


    Introduction to the basic concepts of mechanics, emphasizing the action of forces on rigid bodies and the response of those bodies to the applied forces. Methods for logical solutions to engineering problems are stressed.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 105 , MAT 106 , PHY 121 .
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • ETT 211 - Applied Dynamics (3)


    Application of the theory of motion of rigid bodies with acceleration from applied forces. Emphasis on problems in which those bodies can be considered as non-rotating. Introduction to plane motion with rotation. Uses analytical methods.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 210 , and MAT 131  (or MAT 116 ).
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • ETT 215/215L - C Programming for Technology/Laboratory (3/1)


    Introduction to structured programming using ANSI C. Programming problems applicable to engineering technology.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 100/100L  and college-level math.
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
  
  • ETT 217 - Materials Science for Engineering Technology (3)


    Concepts of the structure and properties of materials and their relevance to industrial applications, properties of metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, and semiconductors.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 121 , PHY 121 .
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • ETT 220/220L - Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology/Laboratory (3/1)


    Stress-strain diagrams; tensile, compressive and shear stresses; working stresses and factors of safety; torsional stress and angular deformation in circular shafts; beam analysis, shear and moment diagrams, bending stress, shear stress, and beam deflections; column analysis; bolted and riveted connections in direct shear and eccentric loading; thin-walled pressure vessels; thermal stresses; combined stresses.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 210 , and MAT 130  (or MAT 114  and MAT 115 ).
    Component(s): 3 lectures/ problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
  
  • ETT 234/234L - Materials Joining/Laboratory (1/1)


    Methods of material-joining used in modern industry as applied to metals and plastics. Introduction to evaluation methods.

    Component(s): 1 lecture and 1 three-hour laboratory.
  
  • ETT 270 - Engineering Technology Internship (1-3)


    Specially assigned or approved on-the-job work activities in industry or other institutions related to student’s educational program of studies. Formal report required.

    Prerequisite(s): engineering technology related employment. Advance approval by internship coordinator required via a written proposal, and a letter of intent from the sponsoring employer.
    Repeatable: Each course may be repeated once.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum credit limited to 12 units.
  
  • ETT 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)


    Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
  
  • ETT 305 - Engineering Economics Analysis for Engineering Technology (4)


    Principles and techniques of economic analysis of engineering and manufacturing projects. Costs and estimation, time value of money, economic evaluation criteria, basic comparative models, and replacement analysis. Consideration of income taxes, risk, and intangibles. Research papers and independent study required.

    Prerequisite(s): College-level math and EGR 100/100L .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • ETT 310/310L - Applied Fluid Mechanics I/Laboratory (3/1)


    Properties of fluids. Applied principles of fluid flow. Pressure forces on plane and curved surfaces. Viscous flow in pipes and open channels.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 210 , and MAT 131  (or MAT 116 ).
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving; 1 laboratory.
  
  • ETT 321/321L - Electronic Devices and Systems/Laboratory (3/1)


    A survey study of electronics including logic systems; PLCs; motors; amplifiers, tuned circuits, oscillators, electro-optics, computer systems and networks.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 201/201L . Not open to ECET majors.
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
  
  • ETT 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems.

    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
  
  • ETT 460 - Project/Selection and Management (2)


    Discussion of new developments, policies, practices and procedures. Preparation and oral presentation by each student of his/her senior project proposal, 2 lectures per week. Preparation for FE examination.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 310/310L  and senior standing in major core courses.
  
  • ETT 461 - Senior Project I (2)


    Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their field of employment. Presentation of project in a formal report. Minimum 120 hours total time. With advisor approval. 

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 460 , and senior standing in major core courses.
  
  • ETT 462 - Senior Project II (2)


    Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their field of employment. Presentation of project in a formal report. Minimum 120 hours total time. With advisor approval.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 460 , and senior standing in major core courses.
  
  • ETT 470 - Engineering Technology Internship (1-3)


    Specially assigned or approved on-the-job work activities in industry or other institutions related to student’s educational program of studies. Formal report required.

    Prerequisite(s): engineering technology related employment. Advance approval by internship coordinator required via a written proposal, and a letter of intent from the sponsoring employer.
    Repeatable: Each course may be repeated once.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum credit limited to 12 units.
  
  • ETT 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)


    Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.

Engineering Technology - Manufacturing

Lecture and laboratory courses listed together are to be taken concurrently.

  
  • ETP 276/276L - Production Control/Laboratory (3/1)


    Principles of planning and controlling production activities; product development, forecasting, scheduling and loading, routing, material control, dispatching, progress reporting and corrective action. Design of production control systems.

    Prerequisite(s): MFE 221/221L , MFE 230/230L .
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
  
  • ETP 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)


    Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
  
  • ETP 300 - Applied Total Quality Management (3)


    Study of technological and management specialization in Total Quality Management within the engineering environment. An overview of TQM as it relates to quality leadership within an organization.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing.
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • ETP 302 - Industrial Safety (3)


    An introduction to the problems of industrial safety. Emphasis upon accident prevention and control. Covers state and federal OSHA regulations and implications of the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing.
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • ETP 371/391L - Production and Facilities Planning/Laboratory (3/1)


    Concepts and methods of planning for manufacturing processes and plant layout and facilities are covered. Local ordinance, lighting, fire safety and their impact on building design are emphasized. Scheduling, type of manufacturing processes, and material and inventory handling systems are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): MFE 126/126L  or CAD class; Apparel Manufacturing students, junior level.
    Component(s): 3 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory.
  
  • ETP 377 - Manufacturing Systems Engineering Methods (3)


    Analysis, application and computation of statistical methods and mathematical programming procedures as applied to engineering and industrial systems. Use of computer and software packages.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 215/215L , MAT 131 , course in fundamentals of statistics.
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • ETP 407 - Manufacturing Engineering Value Analysis (3)


    Selected topics and problems utilizing value analysis as a tool for determining the proper relationship between price, cost, and value received. An integration of technical and economical factors of quality.

    Prerequisite(s): senior standing, ETT 305 .
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • ETP 437/437L - Nondestructive Evaluation I/Laboratory (1/1)


    Discontinuities in materials and their detection. Process principles and equipment for penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiographic and eddy current methods. Reference to other processes. Radiation health physics.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 217 .
    Component(s): 1 lecture/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
  
  • ETP 438/438L - Nondestructive Evaluation I/Laboratory II (1/1)


    Discontinuities in materials and their detection. Process principles and equipment for penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiographic and eddy current methods. Reference to other processes. Radiation health physics.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 217 .
    Component(s): 1 lecture/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
  
  • ETP 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)


    Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.

Engineering Technology - Mechanical

Lecture and laboratory courses listed together are to be taken concurrently.

  
  • ETM 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)


    Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
  
  • ETM 306 - Applied Thermodynamics (4)


    Applications of fundamental concepts of work, heat, energy. Basic power and refrigeration cycles, and reciprocating machines. First and second law of thermodynamics as applied by the engineering technologist. Use of generalized charts and handbooks in solving thermodynamic problems.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 310/310L ; and MAT 131  or MAT 116 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • ETM 308 - Applied Heat Transfer (4)


    Application of basic principles governing the three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. Empirical and practical relations for forced convection heat transfer and heat exchanger analysis and design

    Prerequisite(s): ETM 306 , ETM 312 , MAT 132 .
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • ETM 312 - Applied Fluid Mechanics II (4)


    Introduction to fluids in motion, differential and integral forms of governing equations, non-dimensional analysis and similitude; laminar and turbulent flow; gas dynamics.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 310/310L , ETM 306 .
    Component(s): 4 lecture problems.
  
  • ETM 315/315L - Machine Elements/Laboratory (3/1)


    Practical application of the fundamentals of mechanics and strength of materials to the design of machine elements with emphasis on computer-aided design solution-problems.

    Prerequisite(s): ETT 220/220L ; PHY 121 , MFE 126/126L .
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three- hour laboratory.
 

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