Jun 28, 2024  
2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Index of Courses


 

Engineering

  
  • EGR 1000L - Engineering, Society, and You Laboratory (1)


    The development of the individual in society from an engineering perspective. The study of the integration of society and technology. Development includes introduction to the fields of engineering and engineering technology, career planning, development of a community of learners, critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ethical and professional behavior. Analysis of typical problems involving technology in society and their solutions. Guest speakers. Exposure to campus resources and provides a framework for developing and implementing an academic plan culminating in the award of a four-year degree.

    GE Area(s): E
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • EGR 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EGR 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EGR 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EGR 3321 - CA Boundary Law and Public Lands (3)


    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. History of the general practice and rules for the survey of the public lands, the Bureau of Land Management. System of rectangular surveys; monumentation; subdivision; special surveys and instructions; plats and patents; meander lines and riparian rights. Synthesis of the principles and process used to establish property boundaries. Fulfills GE Area D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all GE Area A, D1, D2, and D3 requirements.
    Corequisite(s): EGR 3321A .  
    GE Area(s): D4
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 3321A - CA Boundary Law and Public Lands Activity (1)


    Activities on the general practice and rules for the survey of the public lands, the Bureau of Land Management. Development of descriptions and calculations on the system of rectangular surveys; monumentation; restoration of lost or obliterated corners; subdivision of sections; special surveys and instructions; field notes; plats and patents; meander lines and riparian rights.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all GE Area A, D1, D2, and D3 requirements.
    Corequisite(s): EGR 3321 .   
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at advanced level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • EGR 4010A - Products Liability and Patents Activity (3)


    Cross Listed as: BUS 4010
    Multidisciplinary teams of students collaborate to develop and design a new product/service guided by an understanding of technical and market needs. Success is measured by the team’s ability to successfully design and develop a new product/service. See faculty advisor for possible technical elective credit for this course. May be taken up to two times for a total credit of 6 units.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 2
    Note(s): See faculty advisor for possible technical elective credit for this course.
  
  • EGR 4050 - Role of Design Professionals In Society (3)


    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.

    Prerequisite(s): BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    GE Area(s): D4
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 4420 - Cooperative Education (1-3)


    Part-time or full-time industry work experience of a nature that relates academic engineering theory to practice.

    Prerequisite(s):

    Open to Engineering Majors Only; ENG 1100  or,  ENG 1101 or 1103 or IGE 1100 or IGR 1200; good academic standing; and junior or senior or graduate student standing or higher.
    Component(s): Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 6

  
  • EGR 4810 - Project Design Principles and Applications (1)


    Selection and completion of scientific/technological synthesis application project under faculty supervision. Multidisciplinary team project. Projects that students solve in discipline of practice. Both formal written and oral reports.

    GE Area(s): B5
    Component(s): Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 4820 - Project Design Principles and Applications (1)


    Selection and completion of scientific/technological synthesis application project under faculty supervision. Multidisciplinary team project. Projects that students solve in discipline of practice. Both formal written and oral reports. Course fulfills GE Synthesis B5.

    GE Area(s): B5
    Component(s): Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 4830 - Project Design Principles and Applications (1)


    Selection and completion of scientific/technological synthesis application project under faculty supervision. Multidisciplinary team project. Projects that students solve in discipline of practice. Both formal written and oral reports. Course fulfills GE Synthesis B5.

    GE Area(s): B5
    Component(s): Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EGR 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EGR 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EGR 5000 - Special Study for Graduate Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at graduate level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • EGR 5090 - Advanced Differential Equations for Engineers (3)


    Advanced 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.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5100 - Engineering Probability and Statistics (3)


    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.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5110 - Numerical Methods (3)


    Cross Listed as: ECE 5110
    Numerical techniques for solving engineering problems. Topics covered include Solutions of Equations of One Variable, Spline Interpolation, Numerical Integration, Numerical Linear and Algebra concepts like Gaussian Elimination, Pivoting, Matrix Factorizations, Special Matrices: Positive Definite Matrices, Orthogonal Matrices, Norms of vectors and matrices, Conditional Numbers, Eigenvalues, Singular Value Decomposition or generalized eigenvalues for singular or non-square matrices.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5120 - Vector Analysis and Complex Variables (3)


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

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5130 - Engineering Tensor Analysis (3)


    Generalized coordinate systems. Tensor notation. General bases, vector operation. Tensor calculus. Christoffel symbols. Formulation and modeling of engineering concepts. Applications to mechanics, elasticity, fluid dynamics, relativity and electromagnetic theory. 4 lecture-problems.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5140 - Variational Methods in Engineering (3)


    Calculus of Variations. Approximate Methods. Applications in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, dynamics, structures.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5150 - Matrix Methods (3)


    Cross Listed as: ECE 5150
    Application of matrix methods in engineering analysis and also matrix concepts. Topics include Matrix algebra and concepts, Special Matrices. Ranks of matrices, Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Generalized Inverses, Quadratic Forms, and Engineering and Mathematical Applications in image processing, analysis of structures, circuit analysis, statistics, numerical analysis, data mining.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5360 - Composite Materials (3)


    Mechanical behavior and materials science of composite materials. Fiber-reinforced composites, particulate reinforced composites (metal matrix and ceramic matrix), sandwich & laminated structures. Micromechanics & macromechanics of the lamina & laminate. Classical Lamination Theory. Lamina & laminate strength & failure criteria. Interlaminar stresses, fatigue & fracture mechanics, and bending, buckling, & vibration of plates. Design of composite structures. Fabrication, defect detection, analysis and repair. Test procedures for characterizing properties. Assumptions, limitations & emergent research. Hand analysis procedures & development of computer codes for analysis.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5370 - Polymer Fluid Dynamics (3)


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

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5460 - Heterogeneous Phase Equilibria (3)


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

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5470 - Process Modeling and Analysis (3)


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

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5800 - Materials for Electronics (3)


    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.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EGR 5990 - Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-3)


    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EGR 5990A - Special Topics for Graduate Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EGR 5990L - Special Topics for Graduate Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EGR 6910 - Directed Research (1-3)


    Individual research in a specialized area, under the direction of a graduate faculty member; work does not pertain directly to the thesis. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • EGR 6920 - Independent Research (1-3)


    Individual study/investigation and research in a specialized area proposed by the student with the approval, and under the supervision, of a graduate faculty member; work does not pertain directly to the thesis. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • EGR 6960 - Master’s Degree Thesis (1-2)


    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. May be taken up to three times for a total credit of 6 units.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
    Note(s): Students must register through the Engineering Graduate Studies Office. Credit assigned upon successful completion of entire thesis and approval of the committee.
  
  • EGR 6990 - 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.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: Unlimited

Engineering Management

  
  • EMT 5000 - Special Study for Graduate Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at graduate level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • EMT 5380 - Advanced Engineering Economy (3)


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

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EMT 5390 - Advanced Human Factors in Engineering Design (3)


    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.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EMT 5490 - Advanced Methods in Operations Research (3)


    Methodology of operations research and algorithms for system optimization, emphasis on methods yielding practical numerical procedures. Linear programming and extension, goal and integer programming, transportation problem, Markov chain, queuing theory, and decision theory.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EMT 5720 - Total Quality Management in Engineering (3)


    Introduction to the principles and practices of Total Quality Management (TQM). The tools and techniques needed 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.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EMT 5730 - Advanced Operations Planning and Control (3)


    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.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EMT 5740 - Advance Facilities Planning (3)


    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.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • EMT 5990 - Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-3)


    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EMT 5990A - Special Topics for Graduate Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EMT 5990L - Special Topics for Graduate Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • EMT 6910 - Directed Research (1-3)


    Individual research in a specialized area, under the direction of a graduate faculty member; work does not pertain directly to the thesis. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • EMT 6920 - Independent Research (1-3)


    Individual study/investigation and research in a specialized area proposed by the student with the approval, and under the supervision, of a graduate faculty member; work does not pertain directly to the thesis. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • EMT 6990 - 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.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: Unlimited

Electromechanical Systems Engineering Technology

  
  • ETM 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • ETM 2101 - 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): ETM Majors; and C- or better in MAT 1300  or MAT 130; PHY 1510  or PHY 121.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 2111 - 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): ETM Majors; C- or better in MAT 1310  or MAT 131; and ETM 2101  or ETM 210.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 2121 - Applied Mechanics for Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (4)


    Basics of statics and dynamics for ESET majors. Selected topics from ETM 2101  and ETM 2111  specific to electrical technology applications. 4 hours lectures/problem-solving.

    Prerequisite(s): ECET Majors; PHY 1510  or PHY 121; and C- or better in MAT 1300  or MAT 130.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 4 hours lectures/problem-solving
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 2171 - Material 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): ETM Majors; CHM 1210  or CHM 121; and PHY 1510  or PHY 121.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 2201 - Strength of Materials (3)


    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): ETM Majors; C- or better in MAT 1310  or MAT 130; C- or better in ETM 2101  or ETT 210; and C- or better in ETM 2171  or ETT 217.
    Corequisite(s): ETM 2201L .   
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 2201L - Strength of Materials Laboratory (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): ETM Majors; C- or better in MAT 1310  or MAT 130; C- or better in ETM 2101  or ETT 210; and C- or better in ETM 2171  or ETT 217.
    Corequisite(s): ETM 2201 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • ETM 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • ETM 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • ETM 3051 - Engineering Economics (3)


    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): ETM Majors; and C- or better in MAT 1300  or MAT 130.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 3061 - Applied Thermodynamics I (3)


    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): ETM Majors; and C- or better in ETM 3101  or ETT 310.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 3081 - Applied Heat Transfer (3)


    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 Majors; and C- or better in ETM 3101  or ETT 310.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 3101 - Applied Fluid Mechanics I (3)


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

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; and C- or better in MAT 1310  or MAT 130; and C- or better ETM 2101  or ETT 210.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 3121 - Applied Fluid Mechanics II (3)


    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): ETM Majors; and C- or better in ETM 2111  or ETT 211; and C- or better in  ETM 3061  or ETM 306.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 3141L - Thermal Fluids Laboratory (1)


    Experimental study of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; C- or better in ETM 3101  or ETT 310; and ETM 3061  or ETM 306.
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 3151 - Machine Elements (3)


    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): ETM Majors; C- or better in ETM 2111  or ETT 211;  C- or better in ETM 2201 /ETM 2201L  or ETT 220/ETT 220L; and C- or better in MFE 1260 /MFE 1260L  or MFE 126/MFE 126L.
    Corequisite(s): ETM 3151L .         
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 3151L - Machine Elements Laboratory (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): ETM Majors; C- or better in ETM 2111  or ETT 211; C- or better in ETM 2201 /ETM 2201L ; and C- or better in MFE 1260 /MFE 1260L  or MFE 126/MFE 126L.
    Corequisite(s): ETM 3151 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 3301 - Instrumentation and Control (3)


    Theory of application of strain gages, pressure gages, and other transducer types for instrumentation and control of electromechanical systems. This will include velocity, displacement, frequency and time response.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; and C- or better in ETE 3211  or ETT 321.
    Corequisite(s): ETM 3301L .    
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 3301L - Instrumentation and Control Laboratory (1)


    Theory of application of strain gages, pressure gages, and other transducer types for instrumentation and control of electromechanical systems. This will include velocity, displacement, frequency and time response.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; and C- or better in ETE 3211  or ETT 321.
    Corequisite(s): ETM 3301 .     
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 3341 - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning I (3)


    Thermal environmental requirements for human habitation. Psychometrics. Building heating and cooling loads. Air-handling equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; and C- or better in ETM 3061  or ETM 306.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 3351 - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning II (3)


    Heating equipment; refrigeration systems and equipment. Design of a complete system of compatible components for the control of thermal environment.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; C- or better in MFE 1260  or MFE 126; and C- or better in ETM 3341  or ETM 334.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at advanced level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • ETM 4101 - Internal Combustion Engines (3)


    Theory and performance of internal combustion engines, compression, carburetion, fuel injection, ignition, and cooling; power takeoff, use of instrumentation. Selection and rating of fuels.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; CHM 1210  or CHM 121; C- or better in ETM 2111  or ETT 210; and C- or better in ETM 3061  or ETM 306.
    Corequisite(s): ETM 4101L .    
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 4101L - Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory (1)


    Theory and performance of internal combustion engines, compression, carburetion, fuel injection, ignition, and cooling; power takeoff, use of instrumentation. Selection and rating of fuels.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; C- or better in ETM 3061  or ETM 306; and C- or better in ETM 2111  or ETT 211.
    Corequisite(s): ETM 4101 .       
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 4151 - Renewable Energy Systems (3)


    Introduction to renewable energy systems. Fundamentals of solar-thermal, solar-photovoltaic, wind energy, wave energy, geothermal energy, hydropower energy, energy storage technics, and thermal energy storage.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; and C- or better in ETM 3081  or ETM 308.  
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 4191 - Applied Thermodynamics II (3)


    Introduction to Exergy analysis for closed system and control volume, Exergic efficiency, Thermoeconomics, Vapor power systems, Gas power systems, Otto , Diesel and Dual Cycles, Regenerative Gas Turbines, Gas turbine-based Combine cycles, refrigeration and heat pump systems, Selecting refrigerant, Ideal Gas Mixtures and psychrometric applications, Psychrometric charts, Analyzing Air-Conditioning Processes, Introduction to reacting mixtures and combustion.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; and C- or better in ETM 3061  or ETM 306.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 4211 - Hydraulics (3)


    Introduction to the basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; and C- or better in ETM 3101  or ETT 310.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 4851 - Mechanical Building Systems (3)


    Mechanical Design and Engineering to cover calculations, specifications and design drawings for Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Buildings for the following systems: Chilled, Hot Water and Steam for HVAC. Service Water systems Hot, Cold, Wastewater, Rainwater and Drainage, Fire Protection/Sprinkler. Compressed Air, Medical Gases Applications Systems and Natural Gas Systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; C- or better in MAT 1310  or MAT 130; and C- or better in ETM 3101  or ETT 310.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 4871 - Human Factors (3)


    Importance of the human role in aspects of product and project design. Emphasis on issues, problems and solutions of unsafe acts, attitudes, errors and deliberate actions related to human behavior and the roles supervisors and management play in these actions. Human limitations related to human engineering, reliability, stress, medical standards, drug abuse and human physiology.

    Prerequisite(s): ETM Majors; and C- or better in MAT 1310  or MAT 130.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ETM 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • ETM 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • ETM 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.

English

  
  • ENG 1100 - Stretch Composition I (3)


    Writing fluency, basic essay structure and rhetorical principles, critical reading, and online research. Frequent practice writing essays.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Note(s): First course in two-course sequence. Sections 30 - 39 recommended for multilingual speakers.
  
  • ENG 1100A - Stretch Composition I Activity (1)


    An activity course to support and provide practice and hands-on activities for ENG 1100: Stretch Composition I.

    Corequisite(s): ENG 1100
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: Unlimited
  
  • ENG 1101 - Stretch Composition II (3)


    Review essay structures and rhetorical principles, critical reading, and online research. Introduce disciplinary genres and rhetorical strategies. Frequent practice writing essays, letters, and other genres commonly used in academic writing.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ENG 100, ENG 106, ENG 108, or ENG 1100 
    GE Area(s): A2
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Note(s): Second course in two-course sequence. Sections 30 - 39 recommended for multilingual speakers.
  
  • ENG 1101A - Stretch Composition II Activity (1)


    An activity course to support and provide practice and hands-on activities for ENG 1101: Stretch Composition II

    Corequisite(s): ENG 1101
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: Unlimited
  
  • ENG 1103 - First Year Composition (3)


    Principal concepts of rhetoric, argumentation, and research. Frequent practice writing essays, letters, and other genres commonly used in academic writing.

    GE Area(s): A2
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Note(s): Sections 30 - 39 recommended for multilingual speakers.
  
  • ENG 1103A - First Year Composition Activity (1)


    An activity course to support and provide practice and hands-on activities for ENG 1103: First Year Composition

    Corequisite(s): ENG 1103
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: Unlimited
  
  • ENG 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • ENG 2105 - Written Reasoning (3)


    Inquiry into written reasoning in actual rhetorical situations. Analysis of relations among logical claims, lines of reasoning, interpretation of evidence, and the judgment of these by audiences. Papers and critical reading of non-fiction argumentation.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A2.
    GE Area(s): A3
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ENG 2130 - Practicum in Tutoring English (3)


    Introduction to the theory and practice of tutoring writing. Discussion of composition theory, linguistic theory, and connections between reading and writing. Practice in effective tutoring methods in various educational situations and levels.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum GPA of 3.0 in GE Area A2.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ENG 2150 - Multimodal Literacy (3)


    Exploration of rhetorical concepts applied to reading and writing in social media and on the Internet. Analysis of relationships between images, videos, and text, and their rhetorical effects. Production of various types of multimodal texts.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A2.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ENG 2200 - Introduction to English Linguistics (3)


    The study of English as a science and a cultural phenomenon. Exploration of fundamental properties of English and of ways in which English differs from other languages. Topics include the sounds, word formation and meaning, syntax, and dialects of English.

    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ENG 2300 - American Literature to 1865 (3)


    Philosophical, religious, and literary ideas in American writing from colonial times through the mid-19th century.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A2.
    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ENG 2320 - American Literature Since 1865 (3)


    An introductory survey of American literature since the Civil War including authors (like Twain, Hurston, Ellison, Silko, or Pynchon), themes (like class, race, gender, or trauma), or aesthetic movements (like the Harlem Renaissance or the Beat Generation).

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A2.
    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ENG 2330 - Introduction to Multicultural Literature in the U.S. (3)


    Introduction to the role of ethnic and cultural identification in shaping literature by U.S. writers. May include but is not limited to writing by authors of African, Asian, Arabic, European, Hispanic, and/or Native American heritage.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A2.
    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ENG 2331 - Introduction to U.S. Latino/a Literature (3)


    Introduction to works by and about Latino/as in English within a broader historical and cultural context. Study of the history of this umbrella category that includes many different national and hybrid identities with an eye toward the shared experiences of colonialism, migration, and racialization.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A2.
    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ENG 2332 - Introduction to African American Literature (3)


    The study of African American Literature from the nation’s beginning to the present. Topics include slave narratives, Reconstruction writing, the Harlem Renaissance, Jim Crow segregation, Civil Rights, Black Power/Black Arts, and the New Jim Crow.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A2.
    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • ENG 2500 - Introduction to Shakespeare (3)


    The study of selected plays by William Shakespeare in historical and cultural context, analyzing prose and poetry; focus on the plays as performed text.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A2.
    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
 

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