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. (3 Units)

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)

Introduction to computer science. Covers problem solving methods and algorithm development; modern programming methodologies; and fundamentals of high-level block structured language using Python. Prerequisite: EGR181 or MAT115 (3 Units)

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)

This course addresses the basic elements of the Christian faith in the context of participating in God's 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)

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. (3 Units)

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. (1 Units)

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 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: (EGR302,EGR356) or (EGR302,EGR441) or (EGR302,EGR374) or (EGR302,EGR263) or (EGR302,EGR437) or (EGR302,CON460) or (EGR302,CSC321) or (EGR302,CSC322) or (EGR302,CSC441) or (EGR352,EGR356) or (EGR352,EGR441) or (EGR352,EGR374) or (EGR352,EGR263) or (EGR352,EGR437) or (EGR352,CON460) or (EGR352,CSC321) or (EGR352,CSC322) or (EGR352,CSC441) (3 Units)

A continuation of EGR 401 - Capstone Design. 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: EGR401 (3 Units)

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. (1 Units)

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. Prerequisite: CHE102 (3 Units)

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. (1 Units)

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, and integrals, within the context of an engineering application. These concepts will be reinforced through extensive examples of their use in the core engineering curriculum. Prerequisite: EGR181 or MAT115 (3 Units)

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: MAT245 (3 Units)

Basic concepts of analytical geometry, limits and derivatives, differentials and rates, integration, definite and indefinite integrals, differentiation of logarithmic and exponential functions. Prerequisite: MAT135 or EGR182 or MAT145 (4 Units)

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: MAT245 (4 Units)

Study and applications of vector analysis, partial differentiation, multiple integration, Jacobians, theorems of Green and Stokes, and divergence theorem. Prerequisite: MAT255 (4 Units)

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. Prerequisite: MAT145 or EGR182 or MAT245 (1 Units)

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. Prerequisite: (PHY201,MAT245) (4 Units)

An introduction to ordinary differential equations is complemented with the tandem presentation of elementary linear algebra, inclusive of vector spaces, matrices, systems of linear equations, and eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Theory and solution methods for differential equations, including numerical approximations, are presented along with engineering-related applications. MATLAB is used for computer-based methods. Prerequisite: (EGR121,MAT255) or (EGR120,MAT255) or (MAT255,STA210) (3 Units)

This course is designed to teach students some of the basic computational skills of Linear Algebra in the context of Differential Equations. Students will learn to use the basic operations of matrices, study systems of linear equations and find the determinant, eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix. The student will apply these tools in the qualitative study of solutions to systems of Differential Equations. Prerequisite: MAT255 (3 Units)

Methods of solution of ordinary differential equations with some applications to geometry and physics. Prerequisite: MAT255 (3 Units)

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: EGR182 or MAT245 (3 Units)

Analysis of networks and systems by transform and state-variable methods, two-port networks, topology, network functions, application of convolution, network synthesis, filter design. An analog design project requiring a written report, poster and presentation will be required. Prerequisite: (EGR231,EGR231L) (3 Units)

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: MAT245 or EGR182 (3 Units)

Introduction of stress and strain, stress transformations, analysis of stresses, strain, and deflections in axial members, beams, and torsional shafts. Analysis of pressure vessels. Prerequisite: (EGR241,MAT245) or (EGR241,EGR182) (3 Units)

Characterization of linear systems by impulse response, convolution, transfer function. Study of linear differential equations and linear difference equations as models. Study of continuous and discrete signals including filters and their effects. Uses transform methods including Fourier series and transforms, FFT, Laplace transforms and Z transforms. Includes computer problems. Assumes familiarity with MATLAB computer software. Prerequisite: (EGR232,MAT255) (3 Units)

Thermodynamic properties, heat and work, first and second laws, processes, ideal and nonideal cycles. Prerequisite: (CHE115L,PHY203,CHE115) or (CHE115,CHE115L,PHY214) or (CHE115,CHE115L,EGR272) (3 Units)

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. (3 Units)

Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies including Newton's Second Law, work energy methods, impulse-momentum, central and oblique impact. Prerequisite: (EGR241,MAT255,PHY201) (3 Units)

Properties of the principal families of materials used in mechanical engineering design with an introduction to the manufacturing processes used to convert these materials into finished products. Application of statistics and probability to material properties and manufacturing. Laboratory experiments in strength of materials, property of materials, and manufacturing processes. Prerequisite: EGR242 (4 Units)

The fundamentals of machine elements in mechanical design. Includes the analysis of components under static and fatigue loadings, and the analysis, properties, and selection of machine elements such as shafts, gears, belts, chains, brakes, clutches, bearings, screw drives and fasteners. Prerequisite: EGR242 (3 Units)

Analog control system modeling, analysis, and design using root locus and frequency response methods. Introduction to state variable methods and digital control. Includes lab projects on real-time control systems. MATLAB and SIMULINK are used extensively as design tools. Prerequisite: EGR331 (3 Units)

Steady and unsteady heat conduction including numerical solutions, forced and natural convection in external and internal flows, thermal radiation properties and exchange between surfaces, introduction to heat exchangers, and boiling and condensation are covered. Prerequisite: EGR341 (3 Units)

Design, analysis and visualization of engineering components and systems using interactive computer programs with emphasis on computer simulation. Prerequisite: EGR242 (3 Units)

The theory and analysis of vibrating systems including single and multi-degrees of freedom, free and forced, vibrations, with and without damping. Prerequisite: (EGR343,EGR382) (3 Units)

Measurement of fluid flow, heat transfer, power and other properties of mechanical equipment. Design of experiments, use of data acquisition systems, date reporting and presentation. Prerequisite: (EGR305,EGR441) (3 Units)