Engineering and engineering technology
ENGIN-111 Mathematics for Technicians 4 units LR • 90 hours lecture/36 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: MATH 110 or equivalent • Note: The hand-held calculator will be used extensively as an aid to problem solving
A study of algebraic operations, factoring, fractional equations, quadratic equations, systems of equations, and trigonometric functions, especially as they apply to technical areas. Practical application to real job problems. CSU
ENGIN-119 Introduction to Technical Drawing 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/108 hours laboratory per term • Note: Same as ARCHI 119. For students with no previous drafting experience. Credit by examination option available. This course requires 108 hours of laboratory (lab). These hours may be offered as face to face lab, online lab, or lab hours by arrangement; see schedule of classes for specific requirements.
Introduction to the use of technical drawing tools, technical lettering and line work, geometric construction, sketching and shape description, orthographic projection, dimensioning, section views, auxiliary views and pictorials. Introduction to the use of computers to produce technical drawings. CSU
ENGIN-120 Engineering Drawing 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/108 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: MATH 114 and ENGIN 119 or equivalents • Note: This course requires 108 hours of laboratory (lab). These hours may be offered as face to face lab, online lab, or lab hours by arrangement; see schedule of classes for specific requirements.
Introduction to orthographic, oblique and perspective projections. Relationships of points, lines and planes. Auxiliary views, dimensioning, tolerancing, threads and fasteners. Introduction to solid modeling CAD system and use of the computer to produce engineering drawings. Introduction to conceptual design and graphics as a form of communication in the engineering field. CSU, UC
ENGIN-121 Engineering Drawing/Descriptive Geometry 3 units LR • 36 hours lecture/108 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ENGIN 120 and MATH 121 or equivalents (may be taken concurrently) • Note: This course requires 108 hours of laboratory (lab). These hours may be offered as face to face lab, online lab, or lab hours by arrangement; see schedule of classes for specific requirements.
Space relationships of points, lines, and surfaces; double auxiliaries, curved and warped surfaces; intersections, developments, vector analysis, introduction to three-dimensional CAD systems and solid modeling to solve descriptive geometry problems, engineering applications, graphical mathematics. CSU, UC 184
PROGRAM AND course DESCRIPTIONS
ENGIN-123 Principles of Civil Drafting 3 units LR • 36 hours lecture/108 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ENGIN 111 (may be taken concurrently), ENGIN 119 and ENGIN 126 or equivalents • Note: This course requires 108 hours of laboratory (lab). These hours may be offered as face to face lab, online lab, or lab hours by arrangement; see schedule of classes for specific requirements.
Introduction to civil drafting as it relates to topographic maps and charts. Course covers reading, interpreting and constructing a variety of maps used for civil engineering such as surveyor maps, plat and plot maps, and aerial maps. Students will use both manual and computer methods for drafting of maps. CSU
ENGIN-126 Computer Aided Design and Drafting AutoCAD 4 units SC • May be repeated once • 54 hours lecture/90 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ARCHI 119 or ENGIN 119 or equivalent • Note: Same as ARCHI 126. May be repeated once when software changes. Credit by examination option available.
Introductory course covering the computer application AutoCAD as it relates to the creation of technical drawings. Course covers two dimensional computer aided drafting of objects in orthographic projection. Hands-on training utilizing a comprehensive overview of the software package and its applications in architectural drafting is stressed. Students are recommended to have a basic knowledge of technical drawing. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)
ENGIN-129 Introduction to SolidWorks 4 units SC • May be repeated once • 54 hours lecture/90 hours laboratory per term • Note: Can be repeated once when software version changes
Course will cover 2D and 3D computer aided drafting principles using feature manipulation tools, dimensioning, sections, swept and loft features, as well as assembly 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 per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 122 and MATH 110 or equivalents
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
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