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ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering

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Course Description

An introduction to the engineering profession and its different sub-disciplines, intended to provide a foundation for further study in engineering. Explains the engineering education pathways and explores effective strategies for students to reach their full academic potential. Also provides an exploration of engineering processes and tools including experimentation, data analysis, and computer and communication skills. Emphasis is given to technical communications, ethical considerations, engineering design and analysis skills applied to illustrative projects and problems drawn from various engineering fields. A spreadsheet program (Microsoft Excel) and a computer language (MATLAB or equivalent) are introduced and used in the course.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 64-72
Prerequisites: MATH 130 or MATH 225 or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU , UC
C-ID: ENGR 110