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Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

Engineering (ENGR)


ENGR 300    Introduction to Engineering    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 AND ESLW 320.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the engineering and engineering technology professions and their place in industry. It includes an explanation of engineering and engineering technology options and curricula involved. The topics include an emphasis on problem-solving techniques used in engineering and engineering technology. This course is recommended for all entering engineering, engineering technology and design technology students.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 17-Mar 16
Th           10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   TBA                  ARC MAIN Tech Ed 310 17420
W            06:00PM-08:05PM   LEC   M.Moreno             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 310 17422

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
Th           10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   TBA                  ARC MAIN Tech Ed 310 18954
Th           06:00PM-08:05PM   LEC   M.Moreno             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 312 18956


ENGR 305    Basic Technical Drawing    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103 and ENGRD 116; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320, or placement through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the graphical tools and instruments used to generate, analyze and interpret engineering drawings. This class is required for engineering students. Topics include lettering, geometric construction, or orthographic projection, auxiliary drawings, sectioning, and dimensioning.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           10:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   TBA                  ARC MAIN Tech Ed 312 18686
MW           11:00AM-11:50AM   LAB   TBA                  ARC MAIN Tech Ed 312 
F            10:00AM-11:40AM   LAB   TBA                  ARC MAIN Tech Ed 312 
TTh          01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   H.Bell               ARC MAIN Tech Ed 312 18690
TTh          02:00PM-03:40PM   LAB   H.Bell               ARC MAIN Tech Ed 312 


ENGR 307    Industrial Materials Testing    3 Units

Prerequisite: MATH 100 with a grade "C" or better.
Advisory: MATH 120.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 36 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the basic properties of materials used in industry. The course emphasizes the practical use of the materials, but uses sufficient theory to understand these applications well. The course covers metals, concretes, plastics, ceramics, glasses, wood, and other composites. This course is primarily intended for design technology, engineering technicians and other technical students.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   E.Newman             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 310 17444
TTh          02:30PM-03:20PM   LAB   E.Newman             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 310 


ENGR 310    Engineering Survey Measurements    4 Units

Prerequisite: MATH 330.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the basic fundamentals of surveying for engineers. Electronic surveying instruments are used in this course to develop the principles of measurement for distance, elevations and angles. Additional topics include discussions on systematic and random errors, line directions, profiles and cross-sections, traverse computations, horizontal and vertical curves, and earthwork quantity calculations. This course is intended for civil engineers, but may also be required for other programs. (CAN ENGR 10)

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   R.Mahallati          ARC MAIN Tech Ed 312 17424
F            04:00PM-07:05PM   LAB   R.Mahallati          ARC MAIN Tech Ed 312 


ENGR 312    Engineering Graphics    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGR 305 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course applies the graphical tools needed to analyze, interpret, and solve engineering problems. The engineering design process is taught using manual and introductory interactive computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) tools to solve typical three-dimensional engineering problems. Topics include descriptive geometry, vector graphics, orthogonal projection, and primary and secondary auxiliary views. This course is intended for mechanical and civil engineering majors, but may also be required for other programs.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           12:00PM-12:50PM   LEC   H.Bell               ARC MAIN Tech Ed 312 17540
MW           01:00PM-03:05PM   LAB   H.Bell               ARC MAIN Tech Ed 312 


ENGR 401    Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Devices    3.5 Units

Prerequisite: PHYS 421 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: MATH 420.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 36 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the basic fundamentals of electrical circuit theory and analysis for engineers. Topics include circuit analysis techniques, sinusoidal analysis, phasors, first- and second-order circuits with natural and step responses, operational amplifiers, and average power. This course in intended to provide a solid foundation for upper division engineering courses. (CAN ENGR 6)

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   H.Bell               ARC MAIN Tech Ed 310 17428
F            09:00AM-10:40AM   LAB   H.Bell               ARC MAIN Tech Ed 310 
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   H.Bell               ARC MAIN Tech Ed 310 17432
Th           06:00PM-08:05PM   LAB   H.Bell               ARC MAIN Tech Ed 310 


ENGR 420    Statics    3 Units

Prerequisite: MATH 401 and PHYS 410 with grades of "C" or better.
Advisory: ENGR 305 or DESGN 300, and MATH 410.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the study of bodies in equilibrium with emphasis on force systems, structures, distributed loads, friction and virtual work. In this course, analytical rather than graphical methods of problem solving will be emphasized. (CAN ENGR 8)

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   H.Bell               ARC MAIN Tech Ed 310 22142
TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   V.Zarate             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 310 17436

Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

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