2010-2011 CATALOG

This is an archived copy of the 2010-2011 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.miracosta.edu

Engineering

The Pre-Engineering Program provides basic course work for students planning to transfer in a variety of engineering majors. Preparation for an engineering major may differ slightly depending on the specialization; however, all engineering majors require three semesters of calculus, three semesters of calculus-based physics, and some chemistry. Additional math, such as linear algebra and/or differential equations, and computer programming may also be required. A bachelor's degree in engineering can lead to a career in aerospace, bioengineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, or mechanical engineering.

Contact Information

Department Chair: Claire Ehrlinger

Dean: Al Taccone

www.miracosta.edu/ENGR

Department: Horticulture, Architecture, & Applied Technologies

Office: Building 7000, (760) 795-6973

Full-Time Faculty

Paul Clarke

Associate Degree

Associate in Arts Degree

Pre-Engineering

The Pre-Engineering Program offers lower-division preparation for students who plan on transferring to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering. Students planning to transfer and/or earn this associate degree may also need to complete additional requirements or electives required by the transfer institution, as many CSUs and UCs have unique admissions and preparation-for-the-major requirements. Students should meet with a MiraCosta College counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written plan for their targeted university.

Required courses:
MATH 150	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5
MATH 155	Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	4
MATH 260	Calculus and Analytic Geometry III	4
MATH 265	Differential Equations	3
PHYS 151	Principles of Physics I	4
PHYS 152	Principles of Physics II	4
PHYS 253	Principles of Physics III	4
Select one computer programming course:		3
CS 111	Introduction to Computer Science I: Java
CS 113	Basic Data Structures and Algorithms
CS 150	C++ Programming
CS 220	Computer Architecture and Assembly Language
Total Units		31

Some of the following courses may be required to meet the lower-division preparation for specific engineering majors, e.g., bioengineering or civil engineering.

Required courses:
CS 112	Introduction to Computer Science II: Java	3
BIO 100	General Biology (Lecture and Lab)	4
or BIO 101 & BIO 101L	General Biology and General Biology Laboratory
BIO 202	Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Organismal Biology	4
BIO 204	Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology	4
CHEM 110	General Chemistry	5
MATH 103	Statistics	4
MATH 270	Linear Algebra	3

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses listed in this catalog apply to the fall 2010, spring 2011, and summer 2011 terms. Courses are numbered numerically within alphabetically arranged subject areas.

The bolded first line indicates the official course number, a descriptive title, and the number of units. The next lines indicate prerequisites, corequisites, advisories, repeatability rules, enrollment limitations, UC/CSU credit acceptance, and lecture and lab hours followed by a Taxonomy of Program number in parentheses.

Prerequisites: This is a requirement that must be met before a student can enroll in the course.
Corequisites: This is a course the student must take in the same semester.
Advisories: This is recommended preparation the student is advised but not required to have before or in conjunction with the course.
Repeatability Rules: When a course belongs to a group of related courses, students can complete one course or a combination of courses within the group for a maximum of four completions.
Enrollment Limitations: Some courses place limitations on enrollment. These limitations prevent students from duplicating course work or from enrolling in two sections of the same course in any given semester.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU means the course is accepted for transfer at any California State University (CSU) campus; UC means it is accepted for transfer at any University of California (UC) campus. Some courses can be used to satisfy general education or major requirements while others transfer as elective credit. UC Credit Limitation means credit for the course may have UC transfer restrictions; these restrictions are identified at the end of the course description.
Lecture and Lab Hours: These are the number of hours the course meets for lecture and/or lab per week.
Taxonomy of Program (TOP) Number: The TOP number is identified in parentheses after the lecture and lab hours. This number serves an administrative purpose and is not intended for student use.

The course description summarizes the purpose and key topical areas of the course, and it includes special requirements if any exist. Some course descriptions end with information about whether the course was "formerly" another course, how many times the course may be repeated, if the course is offered pass/no pass, or what the UC credit limitation is.

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses

ENGR 110: Graphics Communication

Units: 4
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in DRAF 110 or ENGR 110.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0901.00)

This course introduces graphics as a fundamental means of communicating technical information for product design, manufacturing, and construction. Students will develop an understanding of graphics communication in the design process, and will gain hands-on experience using orthographic, section, and auxiliary projection principles to create multi-view drawings. Pictorial sketches using isometric, perspective, and oblique principles will also be created. The importance of 3D spatial visualization will be emphasized and developed through sketching and exercises. Other topics include dimensioning, drafting standards, technical calculations, manufacturing processes, design teams, and CAD systems as they relate to the preparation of engineering drawings and models will be studied.

ENGR 111: Engineering Design Graphics

Units: 4
Prerequisites: DRAF 110 or ENGR 110.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in DRAF 111 or ENGR 111.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0901.00)

Introduction to the engineering design process and graphical communication tools used by engineers through hands-on design team projects. Design topics include problem identification, ideation, design teams, project management, risk reduction, and cost analysis. Engineering graphics and communication skills such as free-hand sketching, CAD, solid-modeling, animation, and technical communication are used and developed. Other engineering graphics topics include orthographic, section, auxiliary, and isometric projections; geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T); detail and assembly drawings; advanced visualization; and descriptive geometry. Computer-assisted design tools are used for 2D and 3D model creation, analysis (geometric, thermal, stress, etc.) advanced calculations, data tables, rendering, animation, and rapid prototyping. Design teams and communication skills are stressed throughout the course.

ENGR 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: Complete 6 units at MCC prior to internship; permission of instructor and department chair required.
Corequisite: Must currently be enrolled in 3 units and complete 60 hours of non-paid or 75 hours of paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU

Individualized study linking classroom learning to the workplace. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 12 units.)

ENGR 298: Directed Studies in Engineering

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours.

Individualized study, project or research in area of particular interest to the student and not included in the regular courses of the college. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 3 units.)