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ENGINEERING 149

117 122 130
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING ENGINEERING GRAPHICS INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS
TECHNOLOGY 3.0 Units 2.0 Units
3.0 Units ENGR 122 presents the fundamental prin- ENGR 130 provides an introductory study
ENGR 117 explores the professional activities ciples of engineering graphical communi- of the fundamentals of mobile robotics
and working environment of engineering cation and drawing using computer aided and the associated engineering concepts.
technology, which is an emerging, hands- design (CAD) software as an integral teach- It prepares students for more advanced
on discipline of applied engineering. The ing and learning methodology. Students studies in robotics and related technologies.
role of engineering technology in industry, develop 3-D visualization and spatial acuity Students gain experience with fundamental
the history of technology, and the future of skills in practical applications of descrip- concepts in robot design, computer aided
the profession of engineering and engineer- tive geometry. Topics include orthographic design and drafting, sensors and actuators,
ing technology are covered. Students learn projection, glass box theory, auxiliary views, programming, and electronics. The vast
specifi c technical skills and tool use in this sectioning, dimensioning, and geometric majority of the course experience consists of
activity-based course. Safety and environ- dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) as implementation of and experimentation with
mental sustainability concerns as well as the well as the engineering design process. these skills through hands-on labs. Lecture
eff ects of technology on society are taught in Theory and practice of engineering graph- 1 hour/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
a collaborative project-based class environ- ics is taught using two professional CAD None. Transfer Credit: CSU.
ment. Note: ENGR 117 does not satisfy the software packages, typically AutoCAD and 131
engineering major requirement of ENGR 100. SOLIDWORKS. Students develop skills in ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICAL
Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 1 hour. Recom- both 2-D and 3-D CAD modeling. Note: CIRCUITS
mended Preparation: ENGL 120 or ESL 151 This course may not be used as a substitute 3.0 Units
or equivalent. for any computer aided design course in the
Engineering Technology - CAD Drafting & ENGR 131 is intended for students wishing
120 Design certifi cate program. Lecture 2 hours/ to major in engineering at the university
3D PRINTING AND MODELING Laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: MATH 110 level. It provides an introduction to the
2.0 Units basic concepts and theory of electricity and
or MATH 110B or equivalent.
ENGR 120 provides students with the basic magnetism with an emphasis on passive
knowledge of 3D printing (i.e., additive 125 electrical elements such as resistors, capaci-
manufacturing; rapid prototyping) and PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS AND tors and inductors (RCL) and their applica-
modeling, as well as its impact within the METHODOLOGIES FOR ENGINEERS tions in alternating current (AC) or direct
engineering and manufacturing community. 4.0 Units current (DC) circuits. Students also learn
Students have the opportunity to explore the ENGR 125 teaches the application of struc- how to build, test and analyze simple RCL
interaction between computer aided design tured programming concepts for engi- circuits in the laboratory, and use simulation
(CAD), computer aided manufacturing neering problems. Topics include practical software and test equipment such as power
(CAM), and additive manufacturing systems mechanics, electronics, robotics, as well as supply, multimeter, signal/function genera-
by participating in the design and prototyp- the design, reduction and analysis of experi- tor, oscilloscope, and spectrum analyzer.
ing of an actual part. Emphasis is placed on mental data using high level languages. Related mathematics and physics concepts
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technol- Required for electrical and computer engi- are developed alongside these concepts of
ogy using the Stratasys Fortus modeling neering majors, students learn to program electrical engineering. Lecture 2 hours/Labo-
system and accompanying Insight software and control engineering devices and sensors ratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation:
platform. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 hours. that interface with the physical world. The MATH 102 or 110. Course Typically Off ered:
Recommended Preparation: ENGR 109, interaction between computer program- Fall/Winter. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
ENGR 111, CAM 230, ARCH 250, ART 230, ming and the physical world is a major 132
or equivalent. focus of the course. Note: This course may INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL
not be used to meet the requirements of any ELECTRONICS
computer science program. Lecture 3 hours/ 3.0 Units
Laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: MATH 103.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 120 or ENGR 132 is intended for students planning
ESL 151 or equivalent. to major in engineering at the university
level. It provides an introduction to the basic
concepts and theory of digital electronics.
Students also learn how to build, test, and
analyze simple digital circuits in the labora-
tory, and use simulation software and test
equipment such as power supply, multime-
ter, signal/function generator, oscilloscope,
and logic analyzer. Related mathematics
and physics is contextualized within the
development of these electrical engineer-
ing concepts. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3
hours. Recommended Preparation: MATH
102 or 110. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

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