UCSB 2009-2010 Catalog Course Search
Search by subject area and course number. Refer to this list of subject areas and their corresponding department.
Tip: A search for the subject area, for example, querying just "HIST" (without quotes), will return all courses of the queried subject area. Searching using subject area and number, such as "HIST 17" (without quotes), would return all courses in the series; in this example that would include HIST 17A, 17AH, 17B, etc.
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| ENGR 3 - Introduction to Matlab and C Programming |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Open to chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering majors only. |
| General philosophy of programming for engineering majors, with introductions to Matlab, the C programming language, and the Linux operating system. |
| ENGR 10H - Engineering Honors Seminar |
| (1) Beltz, Tirrell, Mishra, Hansen |
| Prerequisites: Enrollment in College of Engineering Honors Program; lower-division standing. |
| An interdisciplinary examination of selected topics, texts, theories, and/or methods in engineering. Particular course focus is determined by the instructor(s) each time the course is offered. |
| ENGR 99 - Introduction to Research |
| (1-3) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Directed study to be arranged with individual faculty members. Course offers exceptional students an opportunity to participate in a research group. |
| ENGR 100 - Engineering Economic Analysis |
| (3) Dodson |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing in Engineering. |
| Integration of economics into the evaluation of engineering projects; economic considerations in engineering project management and decision-making. |
| ENGR 101 - Ethics in Engineering |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Senior standing in engineering. |
| The nature of moral value, normative judgement 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 facilitate the comprehension of the concepts introduced. |
| ENGR 102 - Special Topics in Engineering, Business, and Society |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Undergraduate standing. |
| A series of weekly lectures given by university staff and outside experts in all fields of new technology management. |
| ENGR 103 - Advanced Engineering Writing |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Writing 50 or 50E; upper division standing. |
| Practice in the forms of communication--contractual reports, proposals, conference papers, oral presentations, business plans--that engineers and entrepreneurial engineers encounter in professional careers. Focus is on research methods, developing a clear and persuasive writing style, and electronic document preparation. |
| ENGR 160 - Science for the Public |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Provides experience in communicating science and technology to nonspecialists. The major components of the course are field work in mentoring, a biweekly seminar, presentations to precollege students and to adult nonscientists, and end-of-term research papers. |
| ENGR 177 - Art and Science of Aerospace Culture |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor. |
| Interdisciplinary course/seminar/practice for artists, academics, engineers, and designers interested in exploring the technological, aesthetic, cultural, and political aspects of space side of the aerospace complex. Design history, space complex aesthetics, cinema intersections, imaging/telecommunications, human spaceflight history, reduced/alternating gravity experimentation, space systems design/utilization. |
| ENGR 182 - Introduction to Health Care and Biomedical Technology |
| (3) Kohl |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Course offered in conjunction with Sansum-SB Clinic and Cottage Hospitals and involves a series of lectures/discussions dealing with various aspects of health care delivery and modern biotechnology. Students also spend a period of time working with a physician or medical research scholar. |
| ENGR 185A - The Art of the CEO: Business Skills for Future Leaders |
| (4) Hansen |
| Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E; and, Writing 50 or 50E or 109AA-ZZ; senior standing. |
| An introductory business course in strategic thinking, negotiations, marketing,
finance and modeling skills that prepare engineering, science and non-technical
students for successful entry into business. Class uses case studies, lectures,
and computer simulation. |
| ENGR 185B - New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship |
| (4) Hansen |
| Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E; and, Writing 50 or 50E or 109AA-ZZ; senior standing. |
| Overview of the new venture creation process. Analysis of new business
opportunities, development of new business value propositions, team building,
venture financing, new venture planning, managing and protecting intellectual
property, business formation, and other topics relevant to the entrepreneurial
process. |
| ENGR 185C - Business Planning for New Technology Ventures |
| (4) Hansen |
| Prerequisites: Engineering 185A; and, Engineering 185B or 185D; senior standing. |
| Analysis and creation of a business plan for a new business venture including
demand forecasting, financial modeling, selling of the new business idea, and
other issues for current business conditions. |
| ENGR 185D - New Product Development |
| (4) Bowers |
| Prerequisites: Senior standing. |
| New product development requires technical and non-technical business persons to work across disciplines. Instruction is provided in a wide range of topics concerning customer driven product innovation. Students learn new product development processes, tools, techniques, and organizational skills. |
| ENGR 185F - Business Skills: Asia: New Opportunities for Technology Businesses |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Use analytical frameworks for assessing technology business environments and
sustainability within Asia. Establish historical context; governmental structures,
policy and influence; capability investments and yield by local and foreign
companies; operating models in leveraging Asian economies’ resources and
related experiences. |
| ENGR 191 - Professional Seminar in New Technology Management |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Courses provide for the study of topics of current interest in the areas of entrepreneurship, business, engineering management, ethics, social, political, and other issues related to the successful practice of engineering. |
| ENGR 192A - Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Healthcare and Life Sciences |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Senior standing. |
| Expert guest lecturers address current products and services. Students address the identification of market opportunities with an appreciation of the needs and requirements of the healthcare industry. |
| ENGR 192B - Designing Solutions for Healthcare and Life Science Opportunities |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Senior standing. |
| Students identify specific solutions for business opportunities in the healthcare industry considering technological and market feasability. Interaction with healthcare professionals and industry executives. |
| ENGR 192C - Critical Issues in Early Stage Healthcare and Life Science Companies |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Senior standing. |
| Course includes visiting speakers and field visits to facilitate learning about the critical issues in early stage, life science related companies. |
| ENGR 193A - Entrepreneurial Opportunities in IT and Telecom |
| (2) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| This course is intended for students with an interest in the identification of new products and services in the IT and Telecom environment. The course involves interaction with industry professionals and executives. |
| ENGR 193B - Designing Solutions for IT and Telecom |
| (2) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Students design specific solutions for business opportunities in the IT and Telecom industry considering technological and market feasibility. |
| ENGR 193C - Critical Issues in Early Stage IT and Telecom Companies |
| (2) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Course includes visiting speakers and field visits to facilitate learning about the critical issues in early stage Telecom related companies. |
| ENGR 199 - Independent Studies in Engineering |
| (1-5) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor. |
| Directed individual study. |
| ENGR 202 - Special Topics in Engineering, Business and Society |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| A series of weekly lectures given by university staff and outside experts in all fields of new technology management. |
| ENGR 203 - Graduate Research Writing |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing in the College of Engineering. |
| Analysis and practice of the forms of post-graduate writing. Documents studied include dissertations, disseration 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. |
| ENGR 285A - The Art of the CEO: Business Skill for Future Leaders |
| (4) Hansen |
| An introductory business course in strategic thinking, negotiations, marketing, finance and modeling skills that prepare engineering, science and non-technical students for successful entry into business. Uses case studies, lectures and computer simulation. |
| ENGR 285B - New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship |
| (4) Hansen |
| Overview of the new venture creation process. Analysis of new business opportunities, development of new business value propositions, team building, venture financing, new venture planning, managing and protecting intellectual property, business formation, and other topics relevant to the entrepreneurial process. |
| ENGR 285C - Business Planning for New Technology Ventures |
| (4) Hansen |
| Prerequisites: Engineering 285A; and Engineering 285B or 285D. |
| Analysis and creation of a business plan for a new business venture including demand forecasting, financial modeling, selling of the new business idea and other issues for current business conditions. |
| ENGR 285D - New Product Development |
| (4) Bowers |
| New product development requires technical and non-technical business persons to work across disciplines. Instruction is provided in a wide range of topics concerning customer driven product innovation. Students learn new product development processes, tools, techniques and organizational structures. |
| ENGR 285E - Managing for Innovation |
| (4) Seibold |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Examination of communication and key management functions: envisioning and strategic planning; creating high performance teams; establishing appraisal/reward systems; innovation and organizational change. Emphasis on leading innovative technical people; leadership that fosters entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship; new forms of organizing. |
| ENGR 285F - Business Skills: Asia: New Opportunities for Technology Businesses |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Students use analytical frameworks for assessing technology business environments and sustainability within Asia. Establish historical context; governmental structures, policy and influence; capability investments and yield by local and foreign companies; operating models in leveraging Asian economies’ resources and related experiences. |
| ENGR 291 - Professional Seminar in New Technology Management |
| (2) STAFF |
| Courses provide for the study of topics of current interest in the areas of entrepreneurship, business, engineering management, ethics, social, political, and other issues related to the successful practice of engineering. |
| ENGR 292A - Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Health Care and Life Sciences |
| (2) STAFF |
| Expert guest lecturers address current products and services. Students address the identification of market opportunities with an appreciation of the needs and requirements of the healthcare industry. |
| ENGR 292B - Designing Solutions for Healthcare and Life Science Opportunities |
| (2) STAFF |
| Students identify specific solutions for business opportunities in the healthcare industry considering technological and market feasibility. Interaction with healthcare professionals and industry executives. |
| ENGR 292C - Critical Issues in Early Stage Healthcare and Life Science Companies |
| (2) STAFF |
| Course includes visiting speakers and field visits to facilitate learning about the critical issues in early stage, life-science related companies. |
| ENGR 293A - Entrepreneurial Opportunities in IT and Telecom |
| (2) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Intended for students with an interest in the identification of new products and services in the IT and Telecom environment. The course involves interaction with industry professionals and executives. |
| ENGR 293B - Designing Solutions for IT and Telecom |
| (2) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Students design specific solutions for business opportunities in the IT and Telecom industry considering technological and market feasibility. |
| ENGR 293C - Critical Issues in Early Stage IT and Telecom Companies |
| (2) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Course includes visiting speakers and field visits to facilitate learning about the critical issues in early stage Telecom related companies. |