Courses Offered

ENGR-106 3 units

M.S.S.C. High-Performance Manufacturing LEC 48-54

This course is designed to prepare the student for a nationally

recognized certification test program by the Manufacturing Skills

Standards Council (MSSC). The MSSC is a nationwide, industrydriven

system that certifies the foundational skills and knowledge

of students and of front-line production workers from entry-level to

first line of supervision in all sectors of manufacturing. The system

includes assessments in four modules: Manufacturing Processes and

Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance Awareness and Safety.

Prerequisite: None.

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-107 3 units

Total Quality Management LEC 48-54

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the total

quality approach to quality management. The total quality philosophy

is an approach to doing business that incorporates continuous

improvement techniques and employee training to increase overall

performance and competitiveness. Prerequisite: None.

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-108 3 units

Organizational Behavior LEC 48-54

This course is designed to give students an understanding of and

methods to react to various behaviors encountered in the workplace.

The study of organizational behavior provides insights into people at

work in all kinds of situations and organizations. By providing an

understanding of how organizations operate, the student can become

a more efficient and productive team member. *Cross-listed as MGT-

108. Prerequisite: None.

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-109 3 units
Manufacturing Inspection Techniques LEC 48-54

and Applications

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the

basic skills that contribute to the quality of manufactured products and

focuses on the tools and techniques used by industry for inspection and

measurement of products. It covers various quality assurance, quality

control and inspection topics used in industry at the technician level.

Prerequisite: None.

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-114 3 units

Machine Tool Technology LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54

This course gives students an understanding of the fundamentals

and uses of machine tool technology in the manufacturing and

environmental industries. Lecture/theory instruction will be followed

by demonstrations and hands-on use of many of the machine tools

currently used in industry. Prerequisite: None.

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-116 3 units

Energy Efficiency and Construction Methods LEC 48-54

This course provides an overview of the green construction movement

and the basic factors involved with designing a new ecological home.

Topics include green construction methods and sustainable systems.

Prerequisite: None.

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-117 3 units

Solar Photovoltaic Installation LEC 48-54

This course provides students with a comprehensive guide to the

design, installation and evaluation of residential and commercial

solar photovoltaic systems. The course will cover the principles of

photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into a

stand-alone or interconnected electrical system. Prerequisite: SEMA-

100 or ENGR-114 (with a grade of C or better).

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-118 3 units

Solar Thermal Installation LEC 48-54

This course provides students with a comprehensive guide to the

design, installation and evaluation of residential and commercial solar

thermal systems. The course will cover the principles of solar thermal

technology and how to effectively incorporate solar thermal systems

into residential and commercial applications. Prerequisite: SEMA-

100 or ENGR-114 (with a grade of C or better).

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-119 3 units

Small Wind Energy Installation LEC 48-54

This course provides students with a comprehensive guide to the

design, installation and evaluation of residential small wind energy

systems. The course will cover the principles of wind energy technology

and how to effectively incorporate small wind energy systems into

residential applications. Prerequisite: SEMA-100 or ENGR-114 (with

a grade of C or better).

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-149 1-4 units
Occupational Internship: Engineering

Paid 75-300/Unpaid 60-240

The purpose of this course is to enable eligible students to include

supervised on-the-job training as an integral part of the total college

educational program. This is accomplished through a planned program

of learning experiences, which combines academic and vocational

learning at school with new learning experiences on the job in an

occupational setting. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite:

None. Other Enrollment Criteria: Each student must be enrolled for

the full semester and have completed one course in the discipline. A

training agreement must be completed prior to registration. Please

refer to the Occupational Internship Student Handbook for specific

information.

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-154 3 units

Computer Aided Drafting I LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54

An introductory course to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) provides

students with the necessary skills for entry level drafting careers in

fields employing architectural and engineering drawings, surveying

and planimetric mapping, and computer aided mapping skills, such as

Geographic Information Systems. Applying cutting edge technology

in the field of drafting, students learn concepts of engineering drawing

and drafting plans through digital manipulation of design elements.

Exercises focus on digital design elements for computer rendering

and illustration. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation:

Computer experience or the completion of a computer literacy class.

--Transfers to both UC/CSU

ENGR-155 3 units

Computer Aided Drafting II LEC 24-27/LAB 72-81

An advanced course in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) provides

students with the necessary skills for drafting careers in fields that

employ architectural and engineering drawings, surveying and

planimetric mapping, and computer aided mapping skills, such as

Geographic Information Systems and Manufacturing. Applying

cutting edge technology in the field of drafting, students learn

concepts of engineering drawing and drafting plans through digital

manipulation of design elements. Exercises focus on coordinate

geometry, modeling, programming and plotting. Prerequisite:

ENGR-154 (with a grade of C or better).

--Transfers to both UC/CSU

ENGR-156 3 units

Solidworks I LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54

This course is designed to introduce the student to three-dimensional

parametric solid modeling with SolidWorks. Students will begin with

basic parametric solid modeling techniques advancing into complex

assemblies. Prerequisite: None.

--Not transferable

ENGR-164 4 units
Plane Surveying I (formerly Plane Surveying) LEC 48-54/LAB

48-54

This course is designed for students interested in acquiring skills

relevant to land surveying, for instance, interpreting assessor parcel

maps and records of survey. Students will learn fundamental

surveying techniques involving linear, angular, and area calculations

and measurements. Field experience may include use of steel tapes,

engineer’s level, transit, theodolite, electronic distance measuring

instruments, and electronic calculators in solving surveying problems.

Property conveyances, easements, state and local laws, ordinances and

policies are introduced. Prerequisite: None.

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-165 4 units

Plane Surveying II LEC 48-54/LAB 48-54

This advanced course is a continuation of Plane Surveying I and

designed for students seeking a career in plane surveying. This course

involves advanced linear, angular, area measurements and calculations.

Students will compute horizontal and vertical curves, tacheometry,

earthwork, error and adjustment of level nets, and determine direction

of lines. Integrating United States Public Land Surveys, State Plane

Coordinate Systems, Rectangular System of Land Division for Public

Lands, and photogrammetry with surveying techniques are explored.

Prerequisite: ENGR-164 (with a grade of C or better).

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-166 3 units

Legal Aspects of Surveying LEC 48-54

This course is designed for surveyors, engineers, realtors, and any

person who deals with property descriptions. It includes a study of

the legal aspects of public land surveys, municipal property surveys,

and laws applicable to surveyors. Topics include history of land survey

system, and reading interpreting, and writing land descriptions.

Prerequisite: None.

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-167 4 units

Global Positioning Systems LEC 48-54/LAB 48-54

This course provides students with fundamental knowledge for

applying GPS technology in the field for engineering based operations.

Emphasis is placed on satellite systems, measurements for positional

accuracy, statistical adjustments, post-processing, real-time and postdifferential

correction, field data collection, and mapping models. The

course provides hands-on experience with GPS instruments used for

field-based survey and planimetric mapping. Prerequisite: None.

--Transfers to CSU only

ENGR-180 3 units

Introduction to Engineering LEC 48-54

An introduction to the career opportunities and skills needed to

become an engineer. Various forms of engineering communication

including laboratory report writing, graphical presentations, and

problem solving format are presented. The scientific method of

investigation is covered. This course is recommended for all students

considering career possibilities in engineering. Prerequisite: None.

--Not transferable

ENGR-181 3 units

Statics LEC 48-54

This course lays the foundation of Newtonian mechanics, serves as

the building blocks for further courses in analysis and design. A

study of two and three dimensional equilibrium of particles and rigid

bodies; concentrated and distributed force systems; shear and bending

moment stresses in beams; analysis of frames, machine and trusses;

force resultant using vectors in tow and three dimension; non-coplanar

force system, friction forces; center of gravity and moment of inertia.

Prerequisite: PHY-201 (with a grade of C or better).

--Not transferable

ENGR-182 4 units

Strength and Materials LEC 48-54/LAB 48-54

Plane stress-strain, axial, torsional, bending and shear stresses are

studied, including combined loads, Mohr’s Circle, principal stresses

and strains, and pressure vessels. Generalized Hooke’s Law, material

properties, allowable stress, factor of safety, statically indeterminate

members, shear and moment diagrams; moment-area, slope by double

integration, singularity functions, superposition, and Catigliano

methods are also studied. Topics include thermal expansion,

indeterminate forms and column buckling. Prerequisite: ENGR-181

(with a grade of C or better).

--Not transferable

ENGR-298A-G, I-V 0.50-4 units

Special Topics in Engineering/Surveying LEC 8-54/LAB 0-54

Engineering special topics enhance the core curriculum and provide

students with an opportunity to develop specialized skills. Whenever

the demand for a special topic is adequate, a request for new course

section (with a designation A through V) may be added to the

upcoming schedule. Topics and credit will vary. May be taken 4 times

for credit. Prerequisite: None.

--Not transferable

Course Topics:

A. Introduction to Engineering/Surveying

B. Microstation

C. Solidworks

D. Terramodel

E. Auto-CAD Engineering/Surveying Mapping

F. Least Squares Adjustment

G. 3-D Processing

I. Land Surveyor Test Workshop

J. Engineer In Training (EIT) Workshop

K. Civil Engineer Test Workshop

L. Handheld Calculator/Data Collector

M. Public Land Survey System

N. Survey Research

O. Engineering/Surveying Hardware

P. Preparing Legal Descriptions

Q. Global Positioning System

R. Construction Surveying

S. Surveying for GIS purposes

T. Surveying for Photogrammetric Mapping purposes

U. Handdrafting

V. Land Surveying in Training (LSIT) Workshop

ENGR-299 1-3 units

Special Projects: Engineering IS 16-54

Students with previous course work in the program may do special

projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of

the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising

instructor. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Previous

Engineering and Related Technologies classes; a contract must be

completed with the instructor prior to enrollment.

--Not transferable

Mt. San Jacinto College

Courses Offered