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Point Loma Nazarene University

Engineering Courses

Lower-Division


EGR 110 (1) COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS I

An introduction to techniques used in scientific analysis, including graphing of data, curve fitting, numerical methods of problem solution, error analysis, and the use of computers for solving problems in physics and engineering. Three hours laboratory each week. Offered on a Quad basis.

EGR 120 (1) COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS II

Engineering and scientific computing utilizing MatLab software. Examples and applications taken from the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, and biology. Three hours laboratory each week. Offered on a Quad basis.
Corequisite: Engineering 110.

EGR 130 (1) ENGINEERING DRAWING I

An introduction to orthographic projection and isometric pictorials. Visualization of 3- dimensional objects. Concepts are introduced using sketching followed by extensive use of computer-aided design (CAD). Applications relevant to the student’s major. One two-hour lab each week.

EGR 140 (1) ENGINEERING DRAWING II

A continuation of the concepts introduced in Engineering 130, using more advanced drawing concepts and CAD commands. One two-hour lab each week.
Corequisite: Engineering 130.

EGR 215 (3) ENGINEERING MECHANICS

Statics of particles and rigid bodies as applied to engineering design. Topics include vector algebra, forces, moments and couples, conditions of equilibrium, friction, and virtual work.
Prerequisite: Physics 241.


Upper-Division


EGR 352 (2) ANALOG ELECTRONICS

AC/DC circuit analysis, transients, characteristics of equivalent circuits for diodes, transistors, power supplies, transistor/operational amplifiers, and feedback applications. Two lectures and one laboratory each week.
Prerequisite: Physics 142 or 242.

EGR 422 (2) DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational logic circuits, state minimization, flip/flops, sequential circuits, asynchronous and synchronous counters. Course emphasizes design aspects using electronic design software. Two lectures and one laboratory each week.
Prerequisite: Physics 142 or 242.

EGR 432 (2) COMPUTER INTERFACING

Design, analysis, and implementation of digital controls systems using microcomputers and microcontrollers. Special attention given to the interfacing of hardware and digital devices to processors and controllers. Two lectures and one laboratory each week.
Prerequisite: Engineering 422.

EGR 442 (2) MOBILE ROBOTICS

The objective of this course is to use a hands-on approach to introduce the basic concepts in robotics, focusing on mobile robots and the importance of sensors and the integration of those sensors. Also to be discussed are navigation mechanisms and the various robot learning and control paradigms. Two lectures and one laboratory each week.
Prerequisite: Engineering 432.


EGR 489 (1-4) INTERNSHIP IN ENGINEERING

Designed to provide engineering experience in applied settings. An academic plan must be developed in consultation between the supervising faculty member, student and work supervisor. Students must complete 45 hours of supervised work for each unit of credit received. May be repeated up to a total of four units.

EGR 490 (1-4) SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING

The topics chosen in engineering depend on regular or visiting faculty expertise as well as student demand. May be repeated (with varied topics) up to a total of six units.