Faculty

Edward N. Dodson, Ph.D., Stanford University, Lecturer

Eliot Jacobson, Ph.D., University of Arizona, Lecturer

C. Hugh Marsh, B.A., Claremont McKenna College, Lecturer

Engineering Sciences Courses

Lower Division

Note: Students will not receive credit toward graduation even as a free elective if they repeat what is essentially the same subject in different courses. An example of such a redundancy is Engineering 1A-B-C and Engineering 3.

2. Introduction to Programming Concepts
(3) Staff
Intended for students with little or no background in computing.
Elements of computing systems, programming tools, such as editors and compilers, system commands, and an overview of programming techniques. Use of the UNIX operating system and the C programming language will provide a basic framework. (F)

3. Introduction to C Programming
(3) Staff
Prerequisites: open to College of Engineering freshmen only, except computer science, pre-computer science, and computer engineering majors.
Introduction to C programming language. Considers algorithms, data structures, debugging, and program design. (F,S)

5A. Computations in Elementary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
(1) Staff
Prerequisites: Physics 1; Mathematics 5A (may be taken concurrently); open to College of Engineering majors only.
Ordinary differential equations, initial value problems, and linear algebra explored in an engineering context with the use of modern computer math tools. (F)

5B. Computations in Vector Calculus
(1) Staff
Prerequisites: Physics 1; Mathematics 5B (may be taken concurrently); open to College of Engineering majors only.
Vector differential calculus and vector integral calculus explored in an engineering context with the use of modern computer math tools. (W)

5C. Computations in Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations
(1) Staff
Prerequisites: Physics 1; Mathematics 5C (may be taken concurrently); open to College of Engineering majors only.
Nonlinear systems, Fourier analysis, boundary value problems, and partial differential equations explored in an engineering context with the use of modern math tools. (S)

Upper Division

100. Engineering Economic Analysis
(3) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing in engineering.
Engineering feasibility factors and engineering economic analysis. Analysis of alternatives and estimates of demands and costs in engineering. (F,W)

101. Ethics in Engineering
(3) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing in engineering.
The nature of moral value, normative judgment, and moral reasoning. Theories of moral value. The engineer's role in society. Ethics in professional practice. Safety, risk, responsibility. Morality and career choice. Code of ethics. Case studies will facilitate the comprehension of the concepts introduced. (W,S)

103. Advanced Engineering Writing
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: Engineering 2A-B-C or Writing 1 or 1E or 2 or 2E; and, Writing 50 or 50E; upper-division standing.
Practice in the forms of communicationcontractual reports, proposals, conference papers, oral presentations, business plansthat engineers and entrepreneurial engineers will encounter in professional careers. Focus is on research methods, developing a clear and persuasive writing style, and electronic document preparation.

185A. The Art of the CEO: Business Skills for Future Leaders
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E; and, Writing 50 or 50E; and, upper-division standing.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Engineering 190A.
Introduction to basic business skills in strategy, negotiating, marketing, and business modeling to prepare engineering and non-engineering students for successful entry into the business world. Class sessions involve the use of case studies, reading, lectures, and a team-based computer simulation and presentation to learn business success models.

185B. New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E; and, Writing 50 or 50E; and, upper-division standing.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Engineering 190B.
Overview of the new venture creation process. Analysis of new business opportunity, development of value propositions, team building, venture financing, new venture planning, managing and protecting intellectual property, business formation, and other topics relevant to the entrepreneurial process.

185C. Business Planning for New Technology Ventures
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: Engineering 185A or 185B; and, upper-division standing.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Engineering 190C.
Study and conduct of developing a business plan for a new venture, including demand forecasting, financial modeling, developing the value added business model, selling the new venture concept, and other issues for current business conditions.

190AA-ZZ. Special Topics in Engineering
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.
May be repeated for credit if there is no duplication of course content.
Courses provide for the study of topics of current interest in the areas of entrepreneurship, business, engineering management, and other related areas.
A. Business strategies
B. Entrepreneurship
C. Product development
D. General

Graduate Courses

203. Graduate Research Writing
(3) Staff
Prerequisite: graduate standing in the College of Engineering.
Analysis and practice of the forms of postgraduate writing. Documents studied include dissertations, dissertation proposals and defense, professional papers, oral presentations, abstracts, and project research reports. Peer review process is analyzed. Written and oral assignments in discussion/workshop format.

210. Marketing
(4) Lucas
An introductory course on marketing theory and practice. Includes: customer, company, and competitor analysis, product and brand management, distribution, pricing, and advertising. Case studies will be examined. (S)

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