| ENGR 102 |
| Introduction to Engineering |
| An introduction to how engineers use math and science to solve problems and invent new products. Students will develop a general and historical understanding of materials, forces, energy, electrical systems, environmental engineering, and the impact of engineering on society. Student engineering design projects emphasizing team work, problem solving, and decision making will be incorporated throughout the class. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 108 |
| The Science and Policies of Energy and Sustainability |
| This course will study the fundamental science of energy and its usage, and the environmental, economic, and societal impacts of coal, petroleum, natural gas, waste combustion, biomass, hydrogen, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, solar, hydroelectric, wind, and geothermal power. Students shall gain current knowledge necessary to make informed, analytical decisions about energy policy aimed at achieving long-term energy sustainability. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 110 |
| Engineering Computation and Analysis |
| This course introduces computational engineering analysis using programming languages MATLAB, C/C++, and FORTRAN. Programming techniques for numerical analysis and simulation will be emphasized through utilization of loops, arrays, logic controls, functions, and procedures. Programming projects will include solving linear equations, designing games, image processing, estimation and prediction. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 120 |
| Introduction to Engineering Design: Mobile Robots |
An introduction to the practice of engineering design. Students will complete a project that exposes them to the conceptualization, analysis, synthesis, testing, and documentation of an engineering system. Students will consider such design issues as modularity, testability, reliability, and economy, and they will learn to use computer-aided design tools. They will use laboratory instruments and develop hands-on skills that will support further project work.
Only first-year students are eligible to enroll in this class. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 212 |
| Linear Circuit Theory |
The study of electric circuits in response to steady state, transient, sinusoidally varying, and aperiodic input signals. Basic network theorems, solutions of linear differential equations, LaPlace transform, frequency response, Fourier series, and Fourier transforms are covered. Both analysis and design approaches are discussed. Lecture and laboratory. This course meets the Writing Part II requirement for the engineering major.
Prerequisite: Physics 231L and either Mathematics 132 or 142, with concurrent registration Mathematics 234 strongly recommended. |
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1.25 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 221 |
| Digital Circuits and Systems |
An introduction to the design of digital computers. Course content includes: binary information representation, Boolean algebra, combinational circuits, sequential machines, flip-flops, registers, counters, memories, programmable logic, and computer organization. The laboratory emphasizes the design of digital networks. Lecture and laboratory. This course meets the Writing Part II requirement for the engineering major.
Prerequisite: MATH 126 or 131 with a C- or better, or consent of instructor |
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1.25 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 225 |
| Mechanics I |
This introductory course in mechanics primarily studies particle and rigid body statics. Topics include: force systems, rigid body equilibrium, analysis of structures, distributed forces, friction, and the method of virtual work. The latter part of the course studies dynamics, focusing on kinematics and kinetics of particles and introducing vibrations. Engineering design is incorporated in projects and homework assignments.
Prerequisite: Physics 131L and Mathematics 131. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 226 |
| Mechanics II |
This course studies particle and rigid body dynamics. Topics include: kinematics and kinetics of both particles and rigid bodies, equations of motion in rectangular, normal/tangential and polar coordinate systems, rigid body translation, rotation and general plane motion, work and energy, momentum conservation, mass moment of inertia, and free, forced, and damped vibrations. Engineering design is incorporated in projects and homework assignments.
Prerequisite: Engineering 225. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 232 |
| Engineering Materials |
A study of the nature, properties, and applications of materials in engineering design. An introduction to the field of material science with topics including metals, ceramics, polymers, and semiconductors combined with the unifying principle that engineering properties are a consequence of the atomic/molecular structure of materials. Lecture and laboratory. This course meets the Writing Part II requirement for the engineering major.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 111L . |
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1.25 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 301 |
| Signal Processing and Applications |
This course presents digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals and their practical applications through laboratory assignments. Topics include signal representations in continuous-time and discrete-time domains, discrete-time linear systems and their properties, the Fourier transform and fast Fourier transform (FFT) algorithm, the Z-transform, and digital filter design. This course includes laboratory experiments designed to reinforce DSP theory and to expose students to modern digital signal processing techniques, e.g., creating special audio effects, power spectrum estimation, encoding and decoding touch-tone signals, synthesizing musical instruments, frequency selective filtering, and image processing. Students gain a solid theoretical background in DSP and master hands-on applications using modern development tools.
Prerequisite: Math 231 and Engineering 212L. |
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1.25 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 302 |
| Image Processing and Biomedical Applications |
This course presents an interdisciplinary introduction to image processing. The topics include image acquisition; image data structures; image operations (arithmetic, geometric, etc.); and basic problems (edge detection, enhancement, etc). These topics will expose students to the underlying methods applicable to many application contexts such as biomedical systems. Hands-on projects allow students to gain experience in applying image processing methodology to real life problems such as X-ray CT scan.
Prerequisite: Engineering 212L or permission of instructor. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 303 |
| Analog and Digital Communication |
This course introduces basic topics in modern communication theory, including characterization of signals in the time and frequency domains, modulation theory, information coding, and digital data transmission. Topics focus on modulation techniques, including amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, and pulse code modulation. Basic probability theory and statistics are presented to provide the tools necessary for design applications, for instance when binary data is transmitted over noisy channels. Computer programming in a high-level language (e.g., MATLAB) is used to solve assignment problems.
Prerequisite: Engineering 212L or permission of instructor. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 307 |
| Semiconductor Electronics I |
Introductory semiconductor physics leading to the development of p-n junction theory. Development and application of device models necessary for the analysis and design of integrated circuits. Applications include digital circuits based on bipolar transistors and CMOS devices with particular emphasis on VLSI design considerations. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: C- or better in both Engineering 212L and Engineering 221L. |
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1.25 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 308 |
| Semiconductor Electronics II |
A survey of digital and analog semiconductor circuits, focusing on the application of metal-oxide semiconductor and bipolar junction transistors in electronic design. The laboratory provides design experience with digital and analog circuits. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Engineering 221L and 307L. |
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1.25 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 311 |
| Electrophysiology of the Central Nervous System |
| This introductory course in cellular neurophysiology presents a modern and important body of knowledge in a highly integrated fashion drawing from the contributions of anatomists, physiologists, and electrical engineers. The basic biochemical properties of the membrane and sensory transduction, neural transmission, and synaptic interaction are considered in sequential order. Then the collective action of neurons in the form of compound electrical responses, and the electroencephalogram are discussed as means of understanding the neural circuitry involved in various behavioral modalities such as sleep-walking oscillation, pain modulation, etc. Particular emphasis is placed on experimental design. Ongoing research studies illustrating the concepts and techniques presented in the course will be discussed. Open to all junior and senior life science and physical science majors. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 312 |
| Automatic Control Systems |
Automatic control systems with sensors and feedback loops are ubiquitous in modern designs. The emergence of powerful microcontrollers in recent decades makes control system implementation much easier and encourages more innovation. This course provides a broad coverage of control system theory for engineering majors. Essential mathematical tools to study control systems are reviewed. Course topics include mathematical modeling, solutions to system design specifics, performance analysis, state variable and transition matrix, compensator design using root-locus, and PID controller design. Analysis is focused on linear control systems and broad applications. Linear system modeling is broadly applied to a variety of engineering systems. MATLAB and Simulink are used in assignments and team projects.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 231 and Engineering 212L. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 314 |
| VLSI Design Projects |
An introduction to very large scale integration (VLSI) technology and design. Topics include: characteristics of circuit elements including transistors and interconnects, physical limitations of scaling and voltage, and future trends. Laboratory exercises introduce modern computer-aided design tools for design entry, simulation, and layout. Students will complete a capstone project in which they design a complete VLSI chip suitable for fabrication.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Engineering 221L and Engineering 212L, and permission of the instructor |
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1.25 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 316 |
| Neural Engineering |
This introductory course uses an integrative and cross-disciplinary approach to survey basic principles and modern theories and methods in several important areas of neural engineering. Course topics include: neural prosthetics, neural stimulation, neurophysiology, neural signal detection, and analysis and computational neural networks. The practicalities of the emerging technology of brain-computer interface as well as other research topics in neural engineering will be discussed. Students will also have the opportunity to perform hands-on computer simulation and modeling of neural circuits and systems.
Prerequisite: Open to all junior and senior life science and physical science majors. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| ENGR 323 |
| Microprocessor Systems |
A hands-on study of design and implementation of microprocessor based systems. Students learn the steps of translating application specifics to design criteria, choosing essential hardware components, creating system schematics, wiring complete microprocessor systems, and developing application software. This course introduces major topics in computer system architecture, anatomy of CPU function, system bus structure, memory mapping, interrupt and latency, real-time control and multi-tasking. Assembly and C/C++ language programming is introduced and extensively used in laboratory assignments. Lectures and laboratory experiments are tightly coordinated to help students become familiar with various application aspects and design challenges concerning the embedded system.
Prerequisite: Engineering 221L or instructor's permission. |
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1.25 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 325 |
| Mechanics of Materials |
Solid mechanics of deformable bodies, focusing on the internal effects of externally applied loads. Topics include elasticity theory, stress, strain and Young’s modulus, axial, torsional, and shear stresses, Mohr’s circle, analysis of beams, shafts, and columns subjected to axial, torsional, and combined loading. Students will also use computational analysis in the design of various combined loaded structures. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Engineering 225. |
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1.25 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 337 |
| Thermodynamics |
Theoretical and applied classical engineering thermodynamics. Concepts presented include the first and second laws, properties of ideal and real substances, gas mixtures, closed and open systems, work and heat, reversible and irreversible processes, various thermodynamic cycles, and chemical reactions. Students will also complete a design and optimization of a power cycle as an individual project.
Prerequisite: Physics 131L. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 341 |
| Architectural Drawing |
| Techniques of drawing required in architectural practice, including floor plans, perspectives, and shading techniques. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 342 |
| Architectural Design |
A study of architectural design concepts including space relationship, site planning, and use of materials. The students will prepare a three- dimensional model based on their own design. The course includes field trips.
Prerequisite: Engineering 341. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 353 |
| Biomechanics |
This biomedical engineering core course applies principles of engineering mechanics in the examination of human physiological systems, such as the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. Topics are drawn from biosolid and biofluid mechanics, including non-Newtonian fluid rheology and viscoelastic constitutive equations; and biodynamics, such as blood flow, respiratory mechanics, gait analysis and sport biomechanics. Students will be exposed to current applied biomechanics research in industry and medicine.
Prerequisite: Engineering 225. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 357 |
| Physiological Modeling |
An introduction to the design and use of models and simulations in the quantitative description of physiological systems. The former is a powerful tool for assimilating empirical data and for predicting new phenomena. The latter is especially useful for teaching purposes. Systems studied include action potential and neural modeling, cardiovascular system dynamics, muscle biomechanics and muscle contraction theories, insulin-blood glucose regulation and pharmacokinetics. Students develop and use mathematical models based on ordinary, nonlinear and stochastic
differential equations that are solved numerically by digital computer. These models provide dynamic and steady-state information about the physiological systems under study.
Prerequisite: Engineering 225 and Mathematics 234 or permission of the instructor. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 362 |
| Fluid Mechanics |
A study of fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics, including fluid physical properties, hydrostatics, fluid dynamics, conservation of mass and momentum, dimensional analysis, pipe flow, open channel flow, and aerodynamics. Lab experiments illustrate basic fluid dynamic concepts and introduce the student to pressure and flow instrumentation and empirical methods. Lab projects include subsonic wind-tunnel testing of aerodynamic models, mechanical instrumentation design and fabrication, and computer-aided piping design. Advanced concepts such as differential analysis (e.g., the Navier-Stokes equations) and solution of the resulting partial differential equations by numerical methods will be introduced. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Engineering 225 and Mathematics 234 or permission of the instructor. |
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1.25 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 372 |
| Heat Transfer |
An introduction to the physical phenomena associated with heat transfer. Analytical and empirical techniques to study heat transfer by conduction, forced and free convection, and radiation are presented. Heat equations developed for applied conduction are solved numerically via digital computer. Students will apply design and analysis of heat transfer systems that combine conduction, convection, and radiation.
Prerequisite: Engineering 212L or permission of instructor. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 399 |
| Independent Study |
| Independent research supervised by a faculty member in an area of the student’s special interests. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. |
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0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
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| ENGR 399 |
| Independent Study - Robot Team |
| Independent research supervised by a faculty member for students participating on the Robot Team. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. |
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0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
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| ENGR 399 |
| Independent Study-Architectural Design |
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1.00 units, Independent Study
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| ENGR 401 |
| Special Topic: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering |
| Biomedical engineering is a diverse, interdisciplinary field of engineering that integrates the physical and life sciences. Its core includes biomechanics, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, physiological systems, medical imaging, rehabilitation engineering, biosensors, biotechnology, and tissue engineering. This course will highlight the major fields of activity in which biomedical engineers are engaged. A historical perspective of the field and discussion of the moral and ethical issues associated with modern medical technology is included. This course is designed for physical and life science students with strong mathematical backgrounds.
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 431 |
| Experimental Design and Methods |
This laboratory course requires junior and senior level mechanical engineering students to perform significant independent engineering design using skills acquired from a broad range of previous engineering courses. Simultaneously, it provides practical experience designing, testing, and using mechanical transducers for measuring displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, temperature, and pressure. Transducers are interfaced to electrical and computer subsystems for data collection and subsequent numerical analysis. CAD design, machining, and finite-element analysis of structures are introduced.
Prerequisite: Engineering 212L and Engineering 225 or permission of the instructor. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| ENGR 466 |
| Teaching Assistantship |
| Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. |
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0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
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| ENGR 483 |
| Capstone Design I |
A research and design project, supervised by a member of the engineering faculty, that integrates knowledge from mathematics, science, and engineering courses taken for the major. Students must choose an area of study, survey the literature, determine feasibility, complete the design, and plan for implementation. Working either individually or as members of a team, students will submit full project documentation to the faculty supervisor and deliver a final oral presentation to the department. Normally elected in the fall semester. May not be taken concurrently with Engineering 484.
This course open to senior engineering majors only. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| ENGR 484 |
| Capstone Design II |
A forum for discussing the current literature especially as it relates to issues in engineering design. Each student is required to carry out a design project and to report regularly to the seminar.
This course open to senior engineering majors only. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| ENGR 490 |
| Research Assistantship |
| Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. |
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1.00 units, Independent Study
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