Courses

The course serves as an introduction to the exciting field and vocation of engineering and the value of engineering education. This course includes guest lectures describing various engineering disciplines, team-based introductory projects, community service, and weekly readings that focus on how to be successful as an engineering student. The weekly readings include topics on self-discovery, goal setting, work-life balance, and understanding the teaching/learning process. A course emphasis includes Christian perspectives on purpose, integrity, and service as they relate to the vocation of engineering. This is the first course required of all students considering engineering as a major. Note: This is a required course for Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management Majors. Pre- or Co- Requisite: ICS 105. (3 units; Fall)

Introduction to fundamental techniques used in engineering design and analysis. Different models of the design process will be examined. A collaborative team oriented design project will be undertaken. (4 units; Spring)

Introduction to computer science. Covers problem solving methods and algorithm development; modern programming methodologies; and fundamentals of high-level block structured language using C++. Prerequisite: EGR 181 or MAT 115. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

Engineering is a discipline which requires the effective communication of visual information as part of persuasion or education. Excel (beginning and advanced techniques), and a CAD program will be covered to assist in that process for a real current engineering problem of interest. For example this might include the utilization of solar power in Riverside County to address energy consumption concerns. This course lays the foundation for future courses which have elements of data and information presentation. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course addresses the basic elements of the Christian faith in the context of participating in Gods global agenda. Topics include Christian worldview, the Kingdom of God, the gospel of Jesus Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, the mission of the Church, and the role of prayer. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

Team design of industrial or self-designed projects. Requires the design and development of a process or product with oral and written reports. Includes a review and analysis of professional papers. Pre- or Co- Requisites: EGR 102 and one of the following: CSC 321, 322, or EGR 305, or both CSC 221 and EGR 325. (3 units; Spring)

Preparation for a lifetime of leadership as an engineer. Small group discussion format, with opportunities for student facilitated discussions. Topics include: leadership in organizations, emotional intelligence, the psychology of small group dynamics and team performance, global perspectives of engineering. Written executive summaries as part of a “4MAT” like response will be required prior to discussion. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair. (1 unit; Spring)

Designed to prepare you for the official internship during your junior summer. Discussion and development of the individual's priorities for their learning contract. Topics include: resume and internship writing, finding an internship, how you will be assessed as an intern, the psychology of the workplace, different types of bosses and working on teams, and the different types of work environment. Junior status or greater is required. (1 unit; Fall)

The first of a two course senior capstone design sequence. Various design topics may be discussed including equipment design, the design of process systems, and economics. Student teams select a project which may involve company sponsorship, and proceed through the design methodology introduced in earlier design classes, incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints. Every project has a 'customer' which requires the generation of a customer spec. During the sequence students provide detailed schedules for building a prototype system or designing a process and present weekly progress reports. They also produce technical specifications, undergo a preliminary design review (PDR), and build a working prototype system if appropriate. Prerequisite: EGR 302 or 352. (3 units; Fall)

A continuation of EGR 401. Further development of the project will take place and will involve testing as appropriate. Teams will develop proper documentation for their projects and will appropriately communicate and present the results of their project. A final presentation is given to the public which could include members of the engineering advisory council. The presentation will be recorded and included as a part of students' senior portfolios. Prerequisite: EGR 401. (3 units; Spring)

Students will report on their internship experiences. Each student will submit a written report and give an oral presentation. Students will receive faculty and peer evaluations of their presentations. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

A study of inorganic chemical systems including properties of atoms, molecules and ions, composition of matter, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, electronic structure of elements, chemical bonding and molecular geometry. Course content is presented at a level required for Chemistry and related science majors. Lecture: 3 units. Prerequisite: CHE 102 or high school chemistry. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in General Chemistry I and introduce students to laboratory practices, experiments and equipment that are foundational to the study of Chemistry. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 115. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

A continuation of CHE 115 - General Chemistry I including the study of inorganic chemical systems including liquids and solids, solutions, colloids, kinetics, equilibria, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Course content is presented at a level required for Chemistry and related science majors. Lecture (3 units). Prerequisite: CHE 115 and 115L. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in CHE 125 - General Chemistry II and continue to introduce students to laboratory practices, experiments, and equipment that are foundational to the study of Chemistry. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 115L. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 125. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

An integrated mechanistic study of the nomenclature, chemical, and stereochemical properties of aliphatic hydrocarbons. Lecture: 3 units. Lab: 1 unit. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: CHE 125 and 125L. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

A continuation of Chemistry 351 covering the major aliphatic and aromatic functional groups. Includes an introduction to spectroscopy. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 351. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

This course will provide an overview of the salient math topics most heavily used in the core sophomore-level engineering courses. These include trigonometry, vectors, complex numbers, sinusoids and harmonic signals, systems of equations and matrices, derivatives, integrals, differential equations and Fourier series within the context of an engineering application. These concepts will be reinforced through extensive examples of their use in the core engineering curriculum. Students may only earn credit for either EGR 182 or EGR 182L. Prerequisite: EGR 181 or MAT 115. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

An introduction to the primary statistical and probabilistic models used in the collection and interpretation of engineering data. The focus is on summary techniques, regression models, and application of the central limit theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: MAT 245. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

Basic concepts of analytical geometry, limits and derivatives, differentials and rates, integration, definite and indefinite integrals, differentiation of logarithmic and exponential functions. Prerequisites: MAT 135, 145, EGR 182, or sufficient SAT, ACT or math placement exam scores and appropriate high school mathematics background. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

Continued study and applications of integration: volumes, lengths, surface of revolution; derivatives and integrals involving trigonometric functions, infinite series, expansion of functions, hyperbolic functions, law of the mean, partial fractions, polar coordinates, and conic sections. Prerequisite: MAT 245. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

Students will learn basic concepts of multivariable calculus and ordinary differential equations. Vectors, multi-variable functions, line integrals and analytic methods for solving some first-order and second-order ordinary differential equations (including Laplace Transforms) will be discussed. Fourier Transforms and Separation of Variables will be briefly introduced as a method for solving some partial differential equations. Some problems discussed in class will have applications in engineering, physics, biology, and chemistry. Prerequisite: MAT 255. (3 units; Spring)

This course covers topics such as units, vectors, motion (in one, two and three dimensions), Newton's laws of motion, work, kinetic and potential energy, momentum, impulse, collisions, conservation laws, dynamics of rotational motion, equilibrium, gravitation, and periodic motion. Six (6) hours per week of inquiry-based instruction. Additional course fee. Prerequisite: MAT 145 or a B or better in EGR 182. Pre- or Co- Requisite: MAT 245. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

This course covers topics such as fluids, temperature and ideal gas, electric charge and field, Gauss' Law, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, current, resistance and electromotive force, direct-current circuits, magnetic field and force, Ampere's and Faraday's laws, electromagnetic induction, inductance, alternating current circuits, and electromagnetic waves. Six (6) hours per week of inquiry-based instruction. Additional course fee. Prerequisites: PHY 201 and MAT 245. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

An introduction to concepts used in chemical engineering calculations including chemical process variables and conservation principles of mass applied to various chemical systems. Prerequisite: MAT 245; Co-requisites: CHE 115 and 115L. (2 units; Fall)

A continuation of EGR 271 including conservation principles of energy applied to various chemical systems and the application of basic thermodynamic principles. Prerequisite: EGR 271; Co-Requisites: CHE 125 and 125L. (2 units; Spring)

Economic concepts of supply, demand, and production; cost-benefit analysis and break-even analysis; return on investment; analysis of options; time value of money; management of money: economic analysis, accounting for risk applied to the engineering process. Prerequisite: MAT 245 or STA 144. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

Thermodynamic properties, heat and work, first and second laws, processes, ideal and nonideal cycles. Prerequisites: Both CHE 115 and 115L, and PHY 203, 214, or EGR 272. (3 units; Fall)

Introductory concepts of fluid motions, fluid statics, control volume forms and basic principles, and applications basic principles of fluid mechanics to problems in viscous and compressible flow. Co-Requisite: MAT 342 or 343. (3 units; Spring)

Study of fundamental heat and mass transfer principles including conduction, forced and free convection (including the application of boundary layer concepts), radiation, and diffusion. It will include the analysis and computation of heat transfer, mass transfer, temperature, and concentration profiles in systems with simple geometries. Estimation and use of local and overall heat and mass transfer coefficients will be covered. Prerequisites: EGR 272, 342, and MAT 342 (3 units; Fall)

The fundamentals and applications of thermodynamic properties and processes with a focus on multi-component systems including phase equilibria, non-ideal solution behavior, and chemical reaction equilibria. Analysis and design of process equipment and systems using thermodynamics. Prerequisites: EGR 272, 341, and MAT 342. Pre- or Co- Requisite: PHY 203. (3 units; Spring)

An introduction to the properties and processing of metals, polymers, and other materials. The influences of crystal structure, bonding, and electronic structure on physical and mechanical properties are examined. Causes and control of various types of corrosion are explored. Prerequisites: CHE 125 and 125L. (2 units; Fall)

Study of separation processes including continuous contact, staged, and batch processes. Separations by phase addition/creation, barrier, interaction with solids, and external field or gradient will be examined. Prerequisite: EGR 371; Corequisite: EGR 372. (3 units; Spring)

The course covers reaction kinetics, differential and integral data analysis, batch, mixed, and plug flow reactors, systems with multiple reactions, reactor cascades, temperature and energy effects, and catalysis. Prerequisites: EGR 371 and 372. (3 units; Fall)

Control theory and practice, instrumentation, system responses, transfer functions, feed-back control, and stability as applied to chemical engineering processes. Prerequisites: EGR 272 and MAT 342. (3 units; Spring)

Fundamentals of chemical process safety including toxicology, industrial hygiene, toxic release and dispersion models, fires and explosions, and designs to prevent fires and explosions. Prerequisite: EGR 342. (2 units; Fall)

The application of fundamentals to the experimental study of various chemical processes and unit operations. Experimental design, data collection and analysis, error analysis, instrumentation, and oral and written communication will be emphasized. Prerequisites: EGR 302 and 374. (3 units; Fall)

Linear circuit elements, sources, Kirchhoff ’s laws, mesh and node equations, Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits, resistive network analysis, sinusoidal steady-state analysis, power, transient analysis of simple circuits. Prerequisite: EGR 182 or MAT 245. (4 units; Fall)

Study of forces, moments, free-body diagrams, friction, equilibrium, first and second moments of lines, centers of pressure, mass and gravity, and moments of inertia. Prerequisite: EGR 182 or MAT 245. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

Introduction to surface and ground water hydrology: hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, groundwater flow, well hydraulics, runoff, rainfall-runoff relationships, uniform flow in open channels, streamflow measurements, hydrologic routing,hydrologic modeling, hydrologic probability, and applications. Prerequisite: MAT 245. (3 units; Spring)

This course covers the topics of classification of heat exchangers, design methods, single-phase convection correlations and two phase-correlations, pressure drop calculations, and fouling of heat exchangers. Study of various types of heat exchangers are also discussed, such as double pipe heat exchangers, shell-and-tube heat exchanger, compact heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers, condensers, and evaporators. Prerequisite: EGR 371 or 441. (3 units; As offered)

This course will introduce students to the fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures with emphasis on numerical analysis. Topics covered in this course will include composite micromechanics and failure criteria, design considerations for structures made of composite materials, and the overview of fabrication process and experimental characterization. Prerequisite: EGR 242 (3 units; Fall)

Introductory study of water treatment and supply, wastewater collection and treatment common to rural and metropolitan areas. Laboratory principles and methods related to safety, sampling, data analysis, and measurement of selected physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water and wastewater are introduced. Field trips are required. Prerequisite: Senior status. (3 units; Fall)

The course provides students with a fundamental understanding of the soft material science and technology required in engineering for medical applications such as cardiovascular, bones and joint, intraocular lenses, artificial kidney, surgical sutures, tissue ingrowth polymers, and controlled release of drugs. Topics to be included are: polymeric materials for advanced technology, thermoplastics, elastomers, thermosets, nanocomposites, and biopolymers. This course also includes the emerging areas of technological growth such as separation, nanomedicine, and biotechnology. Recent examples from the literature will be used to illustrate technologically relevant materials in current nano-biotechnology. Prerequisites: CHE 115, 115L, EGR 242 and 382. (3 units; Fall)

Embracing emerging challenges in sustainable biochemical production, environment protection, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical, and alternative energy resources, this course explores the principles and potentials in applying biological tools for chemical transformation processes. The focus is on the fundamentals of engineering principles involved in biological processing and bioreactors. Contents will cover biocatalysis fundamentals, biocatalyst engineering and application, microbial growth, and bioreactor analysis and design. A brief survey on related biotechnologies, including bioseparation, biosensors and bioassay, and other emerging frontier biotechnologies will also be provided. Prerequisite: MAT 342 or EGR382. (3 units; As offered)

Topics covered include cell structure and function, genetics, reproduction and development of animal systems. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

Linear circuit elements, sources, Kirchhoff ’s laws, mesh and node equations, Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits, resistive network analysis, sinusoidal steady-state analysis, power, transient analysis of simple circuits. Prerequisite: EGR 182 or MAT 245. (4 units; Fall)

Introductory study of environmental engineering principles, including chemistry, microbiology, ecosystems, material and energy balances, nutrient cycles, risk assessment, risk management, sustainability, water treatment, wastewater treatment, air pollution, solid and hazardous waste, noise pollution, and radiation protection. Prerequisite: CHE 112, or both 115 and 115L. (3 units; Spring)

Students learn to recognize the difference between ideas and opportunities for the purpose of evaluating the likely commercial success of business concepts and ideas, using Lean Startup theory and experiments. The course is also suitable for non-business majors to learn how to evaluate an idea in their field or discipline as a potential entrepreneurial opportunity. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

A survey of the chemical reactions in living systems. Attention given to enzymes. Lecture: 3 units. Lab: 1 unit. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 351 (BIO 146 recommended). (4 units; Fall/Spring)

Solutions of Equations of One Variable, Interpolations and Polynomial Approximation, Numerical Integration and Differentiation, Direct Methods for Solving Linear Systems and Approximation Theory. Prerequisite: MAT 255. (3 units; Fall, odd years)