Serves as an introduction to the exciting field and vocation of engineering and the value of engineering training. Guest lectures from engineers, and introduction to teams through a group project will be included. Exploration of the concept of worldview from a Christian perspective is stressed. Emphasis will include Christian perspectives on purpose, integrity, discernment and service as they relate to the vocation of engineering.An assessment of ones learning style, temperament and potential strengths and weaknesses as part of self discovery will be included. The first course required of all students considering engineering as a major. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Multicultural; 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; Interdisciplinary; Spring)

Taking engineering out into the community through service. Activities important to the community will be addressed by teams of engineering students. Intended to stimulate ideas of engineering design classes. 30 hours of service required per unit. May be repeated for credit. Pre- or Co- requisite: EGR 101 or 102. (1-3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

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: MAT 115 and his/her demonstrable computer literacy. Prerequisite: EGR 181 or MAT 115. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall/Spring)

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; Interdisciplinary; Fall/Spring)

Different speakers of importance to the engineering profession will make presentations. Included are area engineering leaders and professionals as well as nationally recognized contributors to the profession of engineering. A two page ‘4MAT’ response which includes a one page executive summary will be required. Reflections should be included in the EGR 202 response. May be repeated for credit. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

A reflection paper will be submitted including your understanding of the school of engineering’s mission statement. The paper will document and draw upon the materials from EGR 101,102, 103, 122 and 192. Upon completion and acceptance a party in your honor including a book signed by your professors and given to you will occur. Required for acceptance into the major. (0 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; Interdisciplinary, Multicultural; 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. (2 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall/Spring)

Designed to prepare you for the official internship during your junior summer. Discussion and development of the individuals 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. Pre- or Co- requisite: EGR 202. (1 unit; Interdisciplinary, Multicultural; Fall)

A required internship with industry, research, non profit or other experience with a minimum of 200 hours of supervised work. A learning contract signed by the student and supervisor is required at the beginning and an executive summary written by the student and signed by the supervisor is required at completion. (0 units)

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; Concurrent Requisite: EGR 403. (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. Concurrent Requisite: EGR 404 and 406. (3 units; Spring)

A review course for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or an equivalent exam for teh programs within the College of Engineering. Review topics may be tailored to fit the needs of the various programs. Exam policies and test-taking strategies may be covered. Prerequisite: Senior Status. (0 units; Fall/Spring)

A final integrative reflection paper on what you have learned about engineering from a Christian worldview perspective will be written and included in your portfolio. (0 units; Spring)

An executive summary of your summer intern experience, signed by your supervisor will be submitted the first day of class. A PowerPoint presentation to the entire class and evaluated by your professors and peers will be made. A video of your presentation will be made and feedback will be provided. (1 unit; Interdisciplinary, Multicultural; Fall)

An electronic portfolio suitable for archiving and showing to prospective employers will be submitted. A copy will remain with the department for use in future letters of reference. Items to be included will be an updated resume, seminar reflections, samples of your design and writing capabilities including EGR 302 and 402 documentation, a sample of your presentation capabilities from EGR 402 final presentation and a record of your service activities. (0 units; Spring)

Structure and behavior of inorganic matter and a mathematical treatment of chemical systems. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 102 or high school chemistry. (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)Ä

This course covers the basic science of environmental microbiology using an integrated lecture and laboratory approach. Topics covered include basic microbiological concepts, classification of organisms, chemical composition of life (carbohydrates, nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids), the cell (Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, cell membrane, organelles), cell biology, types of pathogenic organisms, causes of microbial disease, energy and metabolism, Eubacteria, Fungi, algae, viruses, bacterial growth, microbial environments (earth, air, water, extreme), detection, enumeration, and identification. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 115 or 130. (2 units; Fall)

Basic concepts of analytical geometry, limits and derivatives, differentials and rates, integration, definite and indefinite integrals, differentiation of logarithmic and exponential functions. Prerequisite: 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)

Study and applications of vector analysis, partial differentiation, multiple integration, Jacobians, theorems of Green and Stokes, and divergence theorem. Prerequisite: MAT 255. (4 units; Fall/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. 6 hours per week of inquiry-based instruction. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: MAT 145, 245 or a B or better in EGR 182. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

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. Prerequisites: EGR 182 or MAT 245. (3 units; Fall)

Introduction of stress and strain, stress transformations, analysis of stresses, strain, and deflections in axial members, beams, and torsional shafts. Analysis of pressure vessels. Prerequisites: EGR 241 and either EGR 182 or MAT 245. (3 units; Spring)

A study of the science and art of relative spatial measurements for engineering purposes. Special emphasis is placed on the theory of errors, use of modern surveying instruments, and field practice in transit-tape traversing, leveling and route surveying. In addition, engineering graphing techniques and software are introduced. (4 units; Fall)

Study of the mechanical and physical properties of construction materials. Introduction to concrete mix design. Laboratory experiments include the measurement of strains using mechanical gauges and electrical resistance strain gauges; behavior and failure to ductile and brittle materials subjected to axial or bending forces; introduction to creep, impact and stability of columns. A design project is required, as well as written reports. (3 units; Spring)

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: CHE115 or CHE130. (3 units; Spring)

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)

Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies including Newton’s Second Law, work energy methods, impulse-momentum, central and oblique impact. Prerequisites: EGR241, MAT255 and PHY201. (3 units; Fall)

Application of fundamental analysis concepts to the behavior of civil engineering structures and structural components.Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures using classical methods such as Slope Deflection and Moment Distribution. Introduction to a typical Structural Analysis Computer Programs. Prerequisite: EGR 242. (3 units; Fall)

Principles of the design of steel structures. Design includes axial tension and compression members, flexural members, beam-columns, connections and composite design. LRFD methods are used. Replaces EGR 302 core for Civil Engineers. Prerequisite: EGR 202 and 351. (3 units; Fall)

The study of index, mechanical and hydraulic properties of soils. Soil identification, compaction, shear strength, consolidation, vertical stress distribution, and flow through porous media. Principles of laboratory identification and testing of soils. Site investigation and in situ testing. Prerequisites: EGR 254. (3 units; Fall)

A continuation of EGR 353. Lateral earth pressures, retaining wall design, elastic stress distribution, settlement, and bearing capacity of foundation systems. Sizing of shallow and deep foundation systems. Prerequisite: EGR 353. (3 units; 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)

An introduction to professional construction management practice including contracts, addendums, bonds, design-build, bids, specifications, scheduling, and other legal issues. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status. (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)

Principles of the design of reinforced concrete structures. Design includes flexural members, compression members, one-way slabs and footings. ACI Strength Design Method. Prerequisite: EGR 352. (3 units; Fall)

A continuation and extension of Fluid Mechanics with civil engineering applications of hydraulic and hydrologic engineering. Applications of the concepts from Fluid Mechanics (hydrostatics, conservations laws), analyses of pipe flows, pipe networks, hydraulic machinery, hydroelectric power, pressure conduits, reservoirs and dams, and open channel flow are covered. Prerequisites: EGR 342 and EGR 356. (3 units; Spring)