Engineering and engineering technology
drawing. Previous knowledge of SolidWorks software is not required. CSU
ENGIN-130 Energy, Society, and the Environment 3 units SC • 54 hours lecture/36 hours laboratory by arrangement per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent and MATH 110 or equivalent
instruments including tapes, transits, and levels; GPS measurements; map reading; horizontal and vertical curves and mapping. CSU, UC
ENGIN-150 Topics in Engineering .3-4 units SC • May be repeated three times • Variable hours
A supplemental course in engineering designed to provide a study of the current concepts and problems in engineering. Specific topics to be announced in the schedule of classes. CSU
An introduction to the sources, uses, economics, and environmental impacts of energy in contemporary society. The role of non-renewable and renewable energy systems and technologies in creating and maintaining sustainable energy systems is emphasized. CSU, UC
ENGIN-160 Introduction to Manufacturing 3 units LR • 54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ENGIN 120 or equivalent
ENGIN-135 Programming for Scientists and Engineers 4 units LR • 54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory/18 hours laboratory by arrangement per term • Recommended: MATH 192 (may be taken concurrently) and eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalents • Note: Required for engineering transfer students
An introduction to programming in C/C++ for engineers and scientists. Procedural and object- oriented programming applications encompassing data structures, use of computer software and programming techniques to solve various numerical problems are covered. CSU, UC
ENGIN-136 Computer Programming for Engineers Using MATLAB 4 units LR • 54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory/18 hours laboratory by arrangement per term • Prerequisite: MATH 192 or equivalent • Recommended: MATH 193 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently)
This course will cover production and manufacturing techniques of metals, alloys and polymers. Students will learn techniques of casting, forming, forging, extrusion and sintering of materials. Blueprint reading, the use of measuring instruments and gauges, layout techniques and material removal using machine tools will also be covered. Instruction will include the set-up and operation of machine shop equipment. Principles of quality control and quality assurance with special emphasis on ANSI Y14 standards will be covered. CSU
ENGIN-222 Principles of Structural Steel Drafting 3 units LR • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory by arrangement per term • Recommended: ENGIN 122 or equivalent and MATH 110 or equivalent
Methods of problem solving and data visualization in engineering and science using the MATLAB programming language will be introduced. Topics include numerical integration and differentiation, solution of systems of equations, regression, roots of equations and solution of differential equations. Programming with functions, local and global variables, file input and output, data formatting, induction, iteration, recursion and elements of object oriented programming will also be covered. CSU, UC
Fundamental and practical knowledge of how structural steel is used to construct support frames for modern commercial and industrial buildings. Emphasis is placed on how structural drafters, in both design and fabrication offices, prepare the working drawings required to help transform the architect’s and/or structural engineer’s vision into reality. Course covers detailing of steel, concrete, rebar and timber. Typical design calculations are presented as well as Load and Resistance Factor Design. Extensive use of reference books and tables. Student will use both manual and computer methods to solve problems. CSU
ENGIN-140 Plane Surveying
ENGIN-223 Principles of Pipe Drafting
3 units SC • 54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: MATH 121 or equivalent • Note: Same as CONST 116
Principles and practices of surveying including measurement of distances, directions and elevations; measuring standards; introduction to electronic measurements and metric units; calibration, systematic and random-error analysis; traverse calculations; use and care of surveying Diablo Valley College
3 units LR • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory by arrangement per term • Recommended: ENGIN 122 or equivalent and ENGIN 126 or equivalent
Fundamentals of pipe drafting including nomenclature, specifications and symbols, notes and abbreviations, pipe representation and layout techniques, elevations, isometrics, fittings, valves and instruments, tanks and vessels, flow Catalog 2010-2011
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