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Engineering & Architecture

ARCH 20, Architectural Graphics I
Lec-35 Lab-70 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Introduction to techniques, conventions, meanings, and purposes related to drawing and drafting conventions as used in architecture and interior design. Fundamental graphic principles, concepts, and strategies are examined through hand and digital production.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 22A, Delineation and Rendering
Lec-35 Lab-70 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: ARCH 20 or ARCH 101
Basic drawing techniques in graphic communication. Two and three-dimensional representations with various media expressing architectural ideas and concepts.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 29A, Freehand Drawing I
Lec-17.5 Lab-17.5 field trips P/NP Available
Introduction to freehand drawing skills as a method of observation and visual communication in Architecture and Interior Design. The use of drawing in seeing and expressing shape, form, value, texture and proportion. Techniques include contour line, tonal drawing, and linear perspective. This course is part of an articulation agreement with UC Berkeley.
UC/CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 29B, Freehand Drawing II
Lec-17.5 Lab-17.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: ARCH 29A
A continuing development of skills in freehand drawing methods including contour line, tonal drawing, and linear perspective techniques. Introduction to color media in freehand drawing. Emphasis on drawing from observation of buildings and architectural space.
UC/CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 31A, History of Architecture I
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
A survey of the traditions of architecture until 1400 C.E. Focus on visual environmental literacy through the analysis of key design movements with attention to broad contexts.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 31B, History of Architecture II
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
A survey of the traditions of architecture from 1400 C.E. to the present times. Focus on visual environmental literacy through the analysis of key design movements with attention to broad contexts.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 100, Introduction to Architecture and Design
Lec-35 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles related to the design of physical environments. Students will be introduced to an overview of the architecture and interior design fields, along with fundamental concepts and considerations inherent within them.
UC/CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 101, Architecture Design Studio I
Lec-35 Lab-70
ADVISE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ARCH 100
Introduction to architectural concepts and principles through 2-D and 3-D design projects. Focus is on issues, requirements, and objectives related to visual perception of form and space, architectural meaning, spatial experiences, as these relate to the human condition.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 102, Architecture Design Studio II
Lec-35 Lab-70 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: ARCH 101 or ARCH 20
A second design studio course in a sequence that expands upon fundamental architectural principles and concepts within Architecture and Design. Students explore topics related to design process, site, program, place, order, space within simple architectural problems.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 103, Architecture Design Studio III
Lec-35 Lab-70 field trips
PREREQ: ARCH 102; Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ARCH 22A
A third semester design studio course in a sequence that expands upon fundamental architectural principles and concepts within architecture and design. Students focus on urban analysis and design process, program, site and place in response to increasingly complex project requirements.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 120, Fundamentals of Building Construction
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Comprehensive survey of all major building materials and systems of assembly in architecture and construction. Topics include wood, masonry, concrete, steel, glass, foundations, roofing, walls, frames, doors, and windows as well as considerations of sustainability in the construction process.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 127, Fundamentals of Building Structures
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Awareness of architectural structural concepts; fundamental aspects and principles of basic structural forms, loads and materials. Reveal and discuss the multi-discipline nature of structural systems in the built environment (including sustainability and the environment) within the architectural and construction fields.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly ARCH 27
ARCH 160, Professional Practice
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
An overview of the professional practice of architecture, interior design, construction management, and building construction from design through construction. Topics include licensing and training requirements; project delivery methods and contracts; business considerations; the influence of such factors as ethics, sustainability, economics, and legal regulations on the design and construction process.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 214, AutoCAD I
Lec-35 Lab-70 P/NP Available
PREREQ: ARCH 20 or ARCH 101 or ARCH 218 or BIM 120 or INTD 100 or INTD 102
An introduction to the Autodesk AutoCAD software, starting with a basic understanding of the software interface and moving to two dimensional line drawings for an architectural application. Explore collaborative drawing with externally referenced files and management using a layering system.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 218, Fundamentals of Rhino 3D
Lec-35 Lab-70 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
An introduction to Rhinoceros three-dimensional surface modeling software. Rhino's NURB based geometry enables the construction of free-form organic surfaces that can be applied to architectural and other design fields such as jewelry, marine, transportation, and industrial designs. The focus will be on creating, editing, and transforming three-dimensional surface models.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ARCH 240, Fundamentals of the International Building Code
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
A comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of the International Building Code (IBC) that is adopted and used throughout most jurisdictions of the United States to regulate the use, design, construction, and maintenance of buildings.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BIM 120, Revit Architecture I
Lec-35 Lab-61.25 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: ARCH 20 and ARCH 120
An introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Revit Architecture software. Automation and creation of building design and documentation, interface and tools, and coordination of data. No previous CAD experience required.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 4, Introduction to Biotechnology
Lec-35 Lab-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
An introduction to the growing field of biotechnology by pairing practical hands-on laboratory activities with career presentations by scientists and industry professionals. Basic biological concepts are covered along with discussions of careers in biomanufacturing, forensics, agriculture, biofuels, bioinformatics and drug discovery.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 5, Briefings in Biotechnology
Lec-18 P/NP Available
Career professionals in biotechnology and related fields will discuss their current bioscience programs and provide information on career opportunities and pathways. Presentations will cover basic research, new products, processes, and prospects for the future in medicine, environmental restoration, forensics, and agriculture. Implications for society and governmental regulations will also be discussed.
UC/CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 6, Basics of Cell Culture
Lec-9 Lab-27 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: Completion of high school general Biology course
Introduction to mammalian cell culture and stem cell biology and techniques. Practical hands-on experience includes aseptic technique, counting cells, cell/stem cell culture maintenance, fluorescence labeling, and stem cell differentiation.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 12A, GLP and GMP Principles
Lec-18 Lab-6 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: ESL 186 or placement in ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English
A general overview of Food and Drug Administration regulations as they pertain to the biotechnology field. Knowledge of Current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is needed to work in biotechnology manufacturing and preclinical research laboratories. The course will emphasize those practices as they pertain to the biopharmaceutical industry.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 14A, Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques
Lec-43.75 Lab-26.25 P/NP Available
ADVISE: BIO 11 and (ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English; Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: BTEC 108A
An introduction to laboratory techniques needed for entry-level positions in the biotechnology industry and research laboratories. The course covers basic lab skills such as solution making, bacteria cultures, plasmid DNA and protein purification. Intended as an introductory class for the students in preparation of the more advanced biotechnology classes and/or an internship in a biotechnology lab.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 14B, Biotechnology Internship Support
Lec-70 field trips
PREREQ: BTEC 15 and completion of 4 units of BTEC classes with wet-lab components with a grade of C or better. The students may choose from these classes: BTEC 14A, BTEC 20, BTEC 21C, BTEC 22, BTEC 23, BTEC 24, BTEC 25, BTEC 103, BTEC115 and BTEC 120. COREQ: BTEC 93
Support for student interns placed in local bioscience laboratories. Provide tools to effectively communicate internship experience, present scientific concepts and network with professionals in the field. Types of internships may include, but are not limited to, basic research, biomanufacturing, quality control, environmental sciences, and food sciences.
CSU
Units: 4
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Instructor approval and completion of minimum of 4 units of CCSF BTEC classes with wet-labs is required.
BTEC 15, Career Exploration in Bioscience
Lec-35 Lab-17.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188; Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: Any biotechnology laboratory course at CCSF
Students will explore various careers in bioscience through online research, informational interviews and interactions with industry professionals. Students will present a summary of a chosen bioscience topic at a scientific meeting. Students will communicate and network with industry professionals, and attend professional workshops and seminars to gain career skills needed for finding internships and jobs in the biotechnology fields.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 20, Mammalian Cell Culture
Lec-48 Lab-24
ADVISE: BIO 11; BTEC 108A; Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: CHEM 32
Introduction to techniques for culturing and maintaining mammalian cells, including proper use of equipment, aseptic technique, media formulation, storage, counting and subculturing of cells. Contents include proper growth conditions, cell cycle regulation, cellular responses to DNA damage, growth patterns, viability assays, transfection and an introduction to the use of fluorescent molecules in visualization of cellular structures.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 21A, Mammalian Cell Culture
Lec-36 Lab-18 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: ((ET 108A or (elementary algebra or higher)) and BIO 11 and (CHEM 32 or CHEM 40)
Introduction to techniques for culturing mammalian cells, including media formulation, aseptic technique, freezing, thawing, subculturing, and maintaining cells. Theory includes maintaining proper growth conditions, preventing contamination, as well as cellular responses to DNA damage and gene expression. Practical experience includes the proper use and care of equipment for culturing cells and performing cell growth and viability assays.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 21B, Fluorescent Cell Technology
Lec-36 Lab-18 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: BTEC 21A
Introduction to advanced techniques in the study of normal and mutant tissue culture cells including organelle visualization with various fluorophores, transfection with fluorescent markers, and immunostaining. In depth coverage of the theory behind and use of fluorescent microscopy and current research methods using fluorescent technology, including apoptosis assays and immunocytochemistry, DNA microarrays and FACS analysis.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 21C, Stem Cell Technology
Lec-48 Lab-24 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: BTEC 20
A general introduction to the principles of stem cell biology. Topics include embryonic stem cells in early development, adult stem cells, and potential applications of stem cell culture and ethical issues involved in stem cell research. Current research methods involving cell differentiation and fluorescent technology will be presented. Emphasis on laboratory techniques including culture of mouse embryonic stem cells, analysis of stem cells by immunofluorescence and flow cytometry.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 21D, Introductory Stem Cell Internship Support
Lec-70
PREREQ: BTEC 21C COREQ: BTEC 93
Provides the necessary communication tools for beginning students placed in off-campus stem cell biology internships. Emphasis is put on demonstrating how their work contributes to the overall scientific research being conducted at their internship site. Types of internships may include, but are not limited to, differentiation of pluripotent stem cells, FACS analysis, primary cell culture, propagation of iPS cells, immunolocalization, microarray analysis, and tumor cell characterization.
CSU
Units: 4
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Required as part of the Stem Cell Technology Internship program
BTEC 21E, Advanced Stem Cell Internship Support
Lec-70
PREREQ: BTEC 21D COREQ: BTEC 93
Development of complex analysis and enhanced scientific presentation skills necessary for continuing students placed in off-campus stem cell biology internships. Students will complete and present a novel research project. Types of internships may include, but are not limited to, differentiation of pluripotent stem cells, FACS, cell culture, propagation of iPS cells, immunolocalization, micro array analysis and tumor cell characterization.
CSU
Units: 4
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Required course for Stem Cell Technology Internship program
BTEC 22, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Lec-17.5 Lab-10.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: BIO 11 and (elementary algebra or higher)
Underlying principles of immunoassay with focus on ELISA. Examples of ELISA techniques and applications in the pharmaceutical, environmental, biotechnology, and clinical laboratory settings will be discussed. Laboratory exercises and discussions cover qualitative and quantitative data analysis and direct, indirect, sandwich, and competitive ELISA methods.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 23, Western Blotting Techniques
Lec-16 Lab-8 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: BIO 11 and ((BTEC 108A or (elementary algebra or higher))
Underlying principles of immunoassay with focus on Western blots. Discussion of applications of Western blotting techniques used in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical laboratory settings. Laboratory exercises feature hands-on exercises emphasizing all aspects of Western blotting, including running protein gels, blotting, immunodetection, and data analysis.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 24, Introduction to PCR
Lec-16 Lab-8 P/NP Available
ADVISE: BIO 11 and ((BTEC 108A or (elementary algebra or higher))
Introduction to the theoretical aspects and laboratory techniques of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Practical experience performing PCR as well as experimenting with optimization of the reaction. Discussion of applications of PCR used in biotechnology industry, basic science, forensics, epidemiology, diagnostics, and determination of evolutionary relationships.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 25, Analytical PCR Technology
Lec-16 Lab-8 P/NP Available
PREREQ: BTEC 24 or demonstration of BTEC 24 exit skills
The theory and practice of current polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analytical methods. Laboratory experience in techniques such as multiplex PCR, reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR), and real-time PCR. Experimental optimization is emphasized.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 93, Biotechnology Work Experience
P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of the Engineering and Technology Department COREQ: BTEC 14B or BTEC 21D or BTEC 21E
Work experience for students in the Biotechnology Program through internships in the biotechnology industry. Students do internships in local academic/government institutions and biotechnology companies. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 102, Bioreactor Technology
Lec-35 Lab-26.3 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: BIO 11 and BTEC 108A
Skills needed to serve as a technician in the biotechnology and biomanufacturing industries. Students grow and monitor bacterial and yeast cultures that produce recombinant proteins, emulating the large-scale production used in industry. Cleaning, sterilization, aseptic inoculation, operation, and monitoring of fermenters and bioreactors. Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) will be emphasized.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 108A, Practical Mathematics for Laboratory Science
Lec-35 P/NP Available
ADVISE: (ESLN 3700 or placement into ESLN 3800) and (elementary algebra or higher)
Concepts, techniques and applications of mathematics and elementary algebra emphasizing applications to practical problems in biotechnology and chemistry. Use of traditional problem solving methods and interactive group activities.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
BTEC 115, Recombinant DNA Biotechnology
Lec-52.5 Lab-105 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: BIO 11 and CHEM 32
In-depth coverage of current recombinant DNA methods and concepts of modern genomics. Emphasis on laboratory work using techniques such as culture of bacteria, DNA and RNA purification, plasmid DNA construction, cDNA synthesis, real-time PCR, and use of software tools to analyze DNA sequences.
CSU
Units: 5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly BIO 65 Offered Fall semesters
BTEC 120, Molecular and Cell Biotechnology
Lec-52.5 Lab-105 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: BIO 11 and (CHEM 32 or CHEM 40)
Introduction to the principles and techniques of molecular and cell biology and protein analysis. Emphasis on lab techniques, such as spectroscopy, preparation of cell lysates, Western blot, immunoprecipitation, enzyme assays, analysis of signal transduction, and stable transfection of mammalian cells. Design and analysis of molecular and cell biology experiments is taught.
CSU
Units: 5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CAD 99A, 3D Printing & Solid Modeling
Lec-17.5 Lab-17.5 P/NP Available
Overview of 3D Printing, from its origins to its revolutionary future, and its impact on the design process. Produce a simple part in a 3D modeling software and print it. Experience using two significant categories of 3D printers.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CAD 99B, Advanced AutoCAD Techniques
Lec-17.5 Lab-17.5 P/NP Available
ADVISE: CAD 181
Advanced AutoCAD techniques including 3D modeling and rendering, customization, external references, and data linking and management.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CAD 180, Introduction to Technical Drawing
Lec-8.75 Lab-26.25 P/NP Available
Introduction to engineering and technical drawing techniques, the systems of drawings and their applications in design, and the basic shape description of products. Technical sketching; dimensioning; sections and applications of orthographic projection standards in technical documents.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CAD 181, Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting - CAD I
Lec-35 Lab-35 P/NP Available
ADVISE: CAD 180 or ET 104 or 1 year H.S. Drafting
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) hardware and software operations and their applications in drafting; basic shape description, display, editing, dimensioning and plotting.
UC/CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CAD 182, Engineering Detailing in Revit
Lec-35 Lab-35 P/NP Available
ADVISE: CAD 180 or ET 104 or equivalent skills/course work with 100 hours of industrial work experience in basic AutoCAD
An introduction to Autodesk's Revit? software for various platforms, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, structural engineering, architectural design, and engineering construction industry. Students are introduced to basic concepts of 2D and 3D modeling to generate building plans, sections, elevations, details and 3D views. Students learn to utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CAD 184, Structural Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Revit
Lec-35 Lab-35
ADVISE: CAD 182
Building Information Modeling (BIM) - The essential features and functionality of Autodesk Revit structural tools from building and schematic design through construction documentation. Topics include 3D modeling, steel and concrete detail design for fabrication, parametric building design, scheduling for materials and quantity takeoff.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CAD 187, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Revit
Lec-35 Lab-35
ADVISE: ARCH 214 or CAD 181 or demonstration of CAD 181 exit skills
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) and piping system design using parametric application software such as AutoDesk's Revit-MEP . Introduction to computer generated documents to specify HVAC and piping systems layout and details. HVAC and process pipe industry drawing standards. Mechanical design including determination of equipment sizes.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CAD 190, Part Modeling in SOLIDWORKS?
Lec-35 Lab-35 P/NP Available
ADVISE: CAD 181
Extension of CAD-based graphics into 3-dimensional parametric modeling, realistic rendering, animation of assemblies, and exploded views. Introduction to a 3D parametric modeling software such as SOLIDWORKS?. Create a computer-generated physical 3D model using a state-of-the-art 3D printer.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CM 10, Introduction to Construction Management
Lec-17.5 P/NP Available
Overview of the Construction Management profession and the requirements for programs of study. This course focuses on the scope and nature of work in Construction Management, including professional roles, skills and responsibilities, career opportunities, and higher education pathways.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CM 20, Introduction to Building Industry Projects
Lec-17.5 field trips P/NP Available
Overview of Building Industry projects and lessons learned. Provides more real-life experiences about professional roles, skills and responsibilities, career opportunities, and higher education pathways.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CM 100, Fundamentals of Construction Management
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
Introduction to the basic concepts of construction project management including: the building design and construction process; project participants, their roles and responsibilities. Areas of focus to include the application of the principles of contracts in relation to construction projects, estimating, scheduling and project control.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CM 110, Construction Graphics
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
Introduction to basic graphic and communication skills and knowledge required to effectively read and use drawings in the construction industry. Analysis of drawings in the civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical fields and their relationship to construction planning and estimating. Material quantity surveying. Freehand sketching.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CM 240, Construction Cost Estimating
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
PREREQ: CM 110 or demonstration of CM 110 exit skills
A study of the fundamental approaches to estimating the cost of building construction projects. Topics discussed include: types of construction estimates; the material takeoff process; the use of computers in estimating; total project estimating including direct costs, indirect costs, contingency and profit.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CM 244, Construction Scheduling
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
PREREQ: CM 240 or demonstration of CM 240 exit skills
Study of the basic concepts of construction scheduling: scheduling techniques with a focus on Critical Path Method; CPM schedule planning, scheduling, updating and analysis. Manual procedures in scheduling are followed by computer applications.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CM 248, Construction Project Administration
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
ADVISE: CM 100
Principles and practical applications of construction project administration with an emphasis on construction-phase services. Topics include: an overview of project administration throughout the phases of a construction project; the contractual and regulatory environment of construction projects; the development of a project procedures manual; computer-based project administration.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CM 250, Building Industry Communications and Documents
Lec-35 P/NP Available
ADVISE: BSEN 74
Introduction to the selection, applicability, and purpose of the different documents used in the Engineering and Construction Project Management Process. Theoretical concepts and practical applications including pre-construction, meetings, submittals, site visits, observations, inspections, quality assurance, and quality control.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ELEC 101, Electronics I: Essentials of Electronics - Measurements and Passive Circuits
Lec-35 Lab-35
ADVISE: ET 50 or (elementary algebra or higher)
Study the construction and analysis of basic electronic circuits, including capacitors and inductors. Use of the multi-meter to measure DC and AC voltages and currents in resistive series/parallel circuits and the oscilloscope for AC, pulsed waveforms, phase, and time delay measurements. Computer simulation software (Multisim) to analyze circuits.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ELEC 102A, Electronics II: Active Analog Circuits and Practical Applications
Lec-35 Lab-35
ADVISE: ELEC 101 or demonstration of exit skills
This course covers diode characteristics, power supplies, bipolar transistors, simple one-stage amplifiers, constant current sources, and transformers. The students will learn the intermediate use of the oscilloscope and multi-meter for both calibration and troubleshooting. Hands-on electronic projects include building their own power supply, a current regulator, and various amplifier circuits.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ELEC 102B, Electronics II: Digital Circuits and Practical Applications
Lec-35 Lab-35
ADVISE: ELEC 101 or demonstration of ELEC 101 exit skills
This course covers Boolean logic concepts, flip-flops, memory, counters, clocks, display decoders, and timers. Analysis of digital logic principles is practiced by building and testing functional and practical projects. There will be intense hands-on troubleshooting using logic analyzers, signal generators and digital multimeters. Standard industry testing methods, equipment, and protocols are used throughout the course.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ELEC 103A, Electronics III: Analog Circuits and Practical Applications
Lec-35 Lab-35
PREREQ: ELEC 102A or demonstration of exit skills
Introduction to intermediate analog electronic circuits, including field effect transistor basics, various analog amplifiers, operational amplifiers and their use. Hands-on electronic projects include building summing and difference amplifiers, audio amplifiers, and AM/FM radios.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ELEC 103B, Electronics III: Digital Circuit Interfaces and Programming
Lec-35 Lab-35
PREREQ: ELEC 102B or demonstration of exit skills.
Course covers digital interfaces and hardware programming. Topics include digital to analog interfacing using integrated circuits, programmable logic devices, field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), hardware description languages (e.g. VHDL and Verilog), and computer memory. Course requires hands-on project construction and troubleshooting. Industry standard testing methods, equipment, and protocols are used throughout the course.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ELEC 104A, Electronics IV: Wireless and Industrial Communication Systems
Lec-35 Lab-35
PREREQ: ELEC 102A or demonstration of exit skills.
This course covers wireless communications systems, industrial communication protocols, and industrial control systems, including programmable logic controllers. Analog and digital systems will be explored. The course also provides an introduction to antennas, amplifiers, and microwave signals.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ELEC 104B, Electronics IV: Microcontroller Interfaces and Programming
Lec-35 Lab-35
PREREQ: ELEC 102A or demonstration of exit skills ADVISE: ELEC 102B
Hands-on microcontroller interfacing, driver programs, input sensors, output electrical, and electromechanical devices.
CSU
Units: 2.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENGN 10A, Introduction to Engineering: The Profession
Lec-35
The history and development of engineering as a profession. Engineering disciplines, job functions, educational requirements, transfer school information, academic success strategies, workplace skills, engineering ethics, sustainability principles applied to engineering, current and projected activities in the various branches of engineering.
UC/CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENGN 10B, Introduction to Engineering: Software Tools and Design
Lec-17.5 Lab-52.5
PREREQ: MATH 90 or MATH 92 or placement in MATH 100A or MATH 110A
Introduction to team-oriented engineering design, problem solving processes, and the use of computers in the solution of engineering problems, including commercial spreadsheet applications and analysis/graphics applications. Emphasis on technical communication, teamwork, engineering design and problem solving methodologies. Multiple hands-on design projects.
UC/CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENGN 20, Introduction to Circuit Analysis
Lec-52.5
PREREQ: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MATH 110C and PHYC 4B ADVISE: ENGN 10B
Introduction to circuit analysis. Determination of the natural, forced and complete responses of zero, first and second-order networks. Standard circuit-analysis techniques including Kirchhoff's Laws, mesh and nodal analysis, Thevenin and Norton's Theorems, generalized impedance and admittance techniques and phasor methods.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENGN 20L, Introduction to Circuit Analysis Laboratory
Lab-52.5
PREREQ: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ENGN 20 ADVISE: ENGN 10B
An introduction to the construction and measurement of electrical circuits exercising DC, transient, and sinusoidal steady-state (AC) conditions. Use of test and measurement instruments, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators. Introduction to component value tolerance and non-ideal aspects of laboratory instruments. Use of circuit simulation software. Interpretation of measured and simulated data based on principles of circuit analysis.
UC/CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENGN 24, Engineering Design Graphics
Lec-35 Lab-52.5
PREREQ: ET 50 or MATH 95 or demonstration of exit skills
Principles of visually communicating engineering designs. Topics include technical sketching, technical drawing, engineering graphics and design; 3-D visualization with orthographic projection; dimensioning and tolerancing practices; computer aided drafting/design (CAD) software; graphical analytical methods of solutions to three-dimensional problems. Assignments develop sketching and 2-D and 3-D CAD skills. The use of CAD software is an integral part of this course.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENGN 36, Engineering Mechanics-Statics
Lec-52.5
PREREQ: PHYC 4A; Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MATH110C ADVISE: ENGN 10B
A first course in engineering mechanics: properties of forces, moments, couples and resultants; two- and three-dimensional force systems acting on engineering structures in equilibrium; analysis of trusses, and beams; distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, center of gravity, centroids, friction, and area and mass moments of inertia.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENGN 37, Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics
Lec-52.5
PREREQ: ENGN 36
An introductory calculus-based course in dynamics covering kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles, rigid bodies, and systems of rigid bodies. Applications of Newton's Second Law, the Work-Energy Theorem, the Principle of Impulse and Momentum, Coriolis acceleration and impact.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENGN 38, Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies for Engineers
Lec-52.5 Lab-17.5
PREREQ: MATH 100A or MATH 110A
Engineering problem-solving using computer programming. Topics include problem-solving strategies, algorithm development, structured programming design, the interface of software with the physical world (e.g., the use of sensors or real world data), and the application of numerical techniques.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENGN 45, Materials Science for Engineers
Lec-35 Lab-52.5
PREREQ: CHEM 101A or CHEM 103A; PHYC 4A and PHYC 4AL ADVISE: ENGN 10B; Completion/concurrent enrollment in CHEM 101B; and PHYC 4B and PHYC 4BL
An introductory course in the fundamental science of materials used by engineers. Emphasis on structure and properties. Some processing and applications of materials is also covered. Finally, a strategy is developed for the selection and use of these materials in engineering design. UC, CSU transferable.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENGN 48L, Introduction to Engineering and Technology - Laboratory
Lab-52.5 P/NP Available
A project-oriented, hands-on course to introduce students to the practices and methodologies used in Engineering and Technology. Areas of focus are electronics, mechanical construction/fabrication and technical mathematics.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENRG 3, Introduction to Clean and Renewable Energy
Lec-52.5
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
Introduction to the science underpinning clean, renewable, and low-carbon energy resources and their implementation in various contexts. The course covers fundamental energy science and math; climate change; national and global energy trends; solar, wind, and hydro resources; photoelectric effect; photosynthesis; geothermal; and nuclear. Explore decarbonization of the energy system and integration of distributed energy resources.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly Introduction to Alternative Energy
ENRG 3L, Introduction to Clean and Renewable Energy Laboratory
Lab-52.5 field trips
PREREQ: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ENRG 3
Physical science-oriented laboratory course focused on alternative energy. Provides experimental understanding of the scientific principles that drive clean and renewable energy systems. Solar, wind, fuel cells, geothermal, combustion and other energy experiments. Gain critical hands-on insight into the advantages and limitations of each energy system.
UC/CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ENVS 5, Sustainability and the Environment Speaker Series
Lec-18 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Background in environmental science; Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ENVS 31
Students will hear from professionals and experts from government, private, non-profits and public sectors as they share their insights on careers in sustainability and the environment. Career opportunities, academic and job training pathways will also be discussed.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly SUST 5
ENVS 31, Introduction to Environmental Science
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
An examination of the scientific evidence informing our understanding of the causes and consequences of human impacts on the environment. Application of core principles, methods, qualitative and quantitative reasoning from the natural sciences, social sciences, and engineering and technology to investigate and evaluate sustainable solutions to environmental degradation and resource depletion.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly SUST 31 = BIO 31 = GEOG 31
ENVS 31L, Environmental Science Laboratory
Lab-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ENVS 31
An introduction to tools and techniques used by environmental scientists to investigate human impacts on the environment in lab and/or field settings. Application of qualitative and quantitative concepts and models to evaluate environmental problems and their proposed solutions.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly also listed as BIO 31L, GEOG 31L, and SUST 31L
ENVS 91, Applied Research in Sustainability
field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of Engineering & Technology Department ADVISE: ENVS 31
Internship in sustainability-related settings (such as environmental education, alternative energy systems, sustainable water systems, green building, habitat restoration, urban agriculture) under the supervision of a qualified professional. The student will need to arrange the internship and then contact the instructor to enroll in this class. Suggestions and strategies are available on course website. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.
CSU
Units: 0.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ET 50, Technical Mathematics
Lec-70
PREREQ: ET 108B or (precalculus or higher)
Applied mathematics designed to develop the ability to solve technical problems. Practical application of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to basic problems in the applied sciences, including the study of alternating current circuitry with emphasis on periodic functions, vector analysis, logarithms, and exponential functions.
CSU
Units: 4
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ET 104, Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Manufacturing
Lec-17.5 Lab-52.5
Fundamental drafting techniques including sketching, orthographic projection and dimensioning. Development of detailed drawings (electrical, electronic, and mechanical) for the fabrication of individual projects. Sheet metal shop practices; use of hand tools; measurement and layout techniques. Printed circuit board design and fabrication. Machine tools and machine shop operations.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ET 108A, Practical Mathematics I
Lec-52.5 Lab-17.5
Concepts, techniques and applications of arithmetic and elementary algebra emphasizing applications to practical problems. Interactive and traditional problem solving methods. Class interactive group exercises applying mathematical techniques to various applications and real world problems.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ET 108B, Practical Mathematics II
Lec-52.5 Lab-17.5
PREREQ: ET 108A or (intermediate algebra or higher)
Fundamentals of trigonometry and intermediate algebra emphasizing their applications in real world problems. Interactive laboratory work in which students can apply mathematical techniques to physical applications. Class interactive group exercises applying mathematical techniques to various applications and real world problems.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ET 130, Applied Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineering Technology
Lec-52.5
ADVISE: Elementary algebra or higher
An introduction to fluid statics and the basic laws of fluid flow; conservation of mass, momentum and energy. Applications of the basic laws to internal and external incompressible flow, including specific topics in pipe flow systems, centrifugal pumps and fans, streamlining, fluid flow meters, psychometrics of air and water-vapor mixtures, and basic elements of air conditioning. Use of psychometric instruments and psychometric charts to graphically analyze processes.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Replaces ET 135A and ET 139C
ET 136A, HVAC System Fundamentals
Lec-26.25 Lab-26.25
ADVISE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ET 130
Calculations of cooling loads. Applications of heat transfer and air handling equipment. Design of air-conditioning systems. Analysis of air conditioning equipment, components, and control systems. Lab work including instruments and instrumentation for measuring air flow.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly ET 135B
ET 136B, Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Lec-26.25 Lab-26.25
ADVISE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ET 130
The refrigeration cycle, refrigeration systems, heat transfer components, and control systems. Laboratory work in operational characteristics of working systems. Analysis of refrigeration systems. Measurements of pressure, temperature and flow rates. Details of the function and interrelation of system components.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly ET 135C
ET 139A, Engineering Plumbing Systems
Lec-52.5
ADVISE: ET 130
Flow of liquids in domestic water, rainwater and fuel gas piping systems, sanitary drainage piping and sizing drainage systems, flow of air in vent piping, sewer systems. Study of national and local codes, specifications and case problems.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ET 139A and ET 139B are non-sequential and may be taken in either order.
ET 139B, Plumbing System Design Fundamentals
Lec-52.5 field trips
ADVISE: ET 130
Design and sizing for a wide variety of plumbing systems, acoustics in plumbing construction, plumbing system specifications, plumbing construction costs, coordination of plumbing design with other construction work, energy conservation and review of plumbing installations.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ET 139A and ET 139B are non-sequential and may be taken in either order.
ET 140, Facility Automation and PLCs
Lec-17.5 Lab-52.5
ADVISE: (ET 50 or equivalent math course) and ELEC 101
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and how they can be used in a plant, manufacturing system, or part of centralized control of a building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. There will be practical applications and exercises using PLCs in the workplace.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
ET 150, Metrology and CNC Machining
Lec-17.5 Lab-52.5
PREREQ: ET 104 or equivalent introductory drafting and manufacturing course
Introduction to computer numerical control (CNC) training in G and M codes. Hands-on training on CNC machines: testing, debugging, and running programs. Identify the elements of machine drawings; interpret dimensions, tolerances, and geometric aspects of blueprints; and explain Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols and their meanings
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
INTD 100, Introduction to Residential Interior Design
Lec-35 Lab-70 P/NP Available
Introduction to residential interior design concepts and principles through two-dimensional and three-dimensional design projects. Exploration of topics related to design process, color, material finishes, and spatial composition as these relate to the profession.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
INTD 102, Interior Design Studio I
Lec-35 Lab-70 P/NP Available
ADVISE: ARCH 100
Introduction to interior design fundamentals relating to space and form of commercial and institutional interior environments. Topics include color, space, form, light, sustainability, material, furniture selection, windows, floors, and accessories as these relate to the profession.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
INTD 138, Global History of Interior Design
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
The history of Interior Design ranging from ancient times to the 21st Century, including Western, Asian, Middle Eastern, African and Latin American cultures. The course will focus on historical periods and their influences on the design of interior spaces.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
WELD 140, Manufacturing Processes
Lec-26.25 Lab-78.75
Elementary machine tool practice, with special emphasis on the use of the lathe engine, horizontal and vertical milling machines, and drill press.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
WELD 144A, Survey of Welding Processes
Lec-26.5 Lab-26.5
Classroom instruction and laboratory practice in joining metal by welding. This course is designed to provide the safe and operational uses of the basic welding processes including oxy/fuel welding, oxy/fuel cutting, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). This course provides students with cutting and welding skills relevant to industry standards, welding certification requirements and general purposes.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
WELD 144B, Intermediate Welding Processes
Lec-26.5 Lab-26.5
PREREQ: WELD 144A
This course is designed to provide the safe and operational uses of intermediate welding processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and physical testing of welds. This course covers business oriented topics such as inventory control, machine maintenance, and sustainability. This course provides students with cutting and welding skills relevant to industry standards, welding certification requirements and general purposes.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
WELD 144C, Advanced Welding Processes
Lec-26.5 Lab-26.5
PREREQ: WELD 144B
Classroom instruction and laboratory practice in joining metal by welding. This course is designed to provide the safe and operational uses of the advanced welding and fabrication processes such as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) of exotic materials and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) of custom objects. This course provides students with cutting and welding skills relevant to industry standards, welding certification requirements and general purposes.
CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable