Engineering and engineering technology
ENGIN-135 Programming for Scientists and Engineers 4 units LR • 54 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: MATH 192 and eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalents
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/72 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: MATH 192 or equivalent • Recommended: MATH 193 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently) • Note: This course requires 72 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 section requirements.
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
ENGIN-140 Plane Surveying 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 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
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ENGIN-160 Introduction to Manufacturing 3 units LR • 54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ENGIN 120 and ENGIN 121 or equivalents
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-165 Manufacturing Processes: Material Machining I 2 units LR • 18 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term
This course will cover the practical and theoretical aspects of machine tool processes. Students are instructed in the correct and safe use of hand tools; grinders; measuring instruments, gauges, layout and inspection techniques and metals identification. Instruction will include the set-up and operation of the drill press, band saw, pedestal and horizontal grinder; lathes and milling machines. CSU
ENGIN-166 Manufacturing Processes: Material Machining II 2 units LR • 18 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term
This course will include in-depth coverage of precision measuring and inspection practices. Topics include advanced lathe and vertical milling machine operations; surface grinder, thread cutting, boring on lathes and vertical milling machines. Techniques of machining ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics and ceramics will be covered. CSU
ENGIN-170 Introduction to Machine Technology 4 units LR • 54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Formerly MATEC 120
This course will cover the practical and theoretical aspects of machine tool processes. Students are instructed in the correct and safe use of hand tools, deburring equipment, basic blueprint interpretation, measuring instruments and gauges, layout and inspection techniques, and metals identification. Instruction will include the set-up and operation of the drill press, band saw and pedestal grinder, and types of uses of abrasives. Students are introduced to simple lathe and milling machine operation and set-ups. CSU
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