Clackamas Community College

Engineering (ENGR)

ENGR-OSU  Engineering Economy  
3 credits, Spring  

ENGR-390 through Oregon State University (OSU)

ENGR-111  Introduction to Engineering  
3 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring  

Introduction to the basic ideas and tools of the engineering profession. An exploration of career and education options within the field, and the skills needed to achieve career goals. Methods of engineering analysis, design, and problem solving culminating in a design project. The class will cover all facets of engineering design, including background research, requirement specification and prioritization, development, prototype construction, testing, and evaluation for future redesigns.

Prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH-111Z or higher  
ENGR-112  Engineering Programming  
3 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring  

Introduction to basic scientific and engineering computing using MATLAB. Covers methods of engineering analysis, design, and problem solving with computational tools. Emphasis on developing proficiency in writing functions and programs.

Prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH-112Z or higher  
ENGR-115  Engineering Graphics  
3 credits, Spring  

This course will emphasize the practical application of engineering graphics techniques for the design, maintenance, and modification of mechanical parts and assemblies. Students will both generate new models based on design intent and translate existing physical objects into graphical 3D models, documenting their work with 2D engineering drawings according to ASME standards. Includes isometric views, dimensioning, and simulation.

Prerequisites: MTH-060 or higher  
ENGR-171  Digital Logic  
4 credits, Winter  

The first course in digital design covers basic logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh mapping, number systems, timing analysis, and state machines. Students will become proficient with computational tools including schematic capture programs and circuit simulators.

Prerequisites: MTH-111Z  
ENGR-201  Electrical Fundamentals  
4 credits, Spring  

A study of basic electrical circuit theory. Analysis of voltage and current relationships. Covers circuit parameters of resistance, inductance, and capacitance. Includes basic DC, AC, and natural response of circuits. This course is not intended for Electrical or Computer Engineering majors.

Prerequisites: MTH-252
Corequisites: ENGR-201L
  
ENGR-211  Statics  
4 credits, Fall  

First term of engineering mechanics sequence. This course focuses on the study of force systems acting on articles or rigid bodies under equilibrium conditions.

Prerequisites: MTH-252
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PH-211
  
ENGR-212  Dynamics  
4 credits, Winter  

Kinematics, kinetics, work-energy, and impulse-momentum relationships of engineering systems. The course examines the fundamental principles of Newton's laws of motion, with applications to basic particles and rigid bodies in one, two, and three dimensions.

Prerequisites: ENGR-211 and PH-211  
ENGR-213  Strength of Materials  
4 credits, Spring  

Introduces the relation of externally applied loads and their internal effects on deformable bodies, such as columns, shafts, beams and statically indeterminate structures or systems made up of such members.

Prerequisites: ENGR-211  
ENGR-221  Electrical Circuit Analysis I  
4 credits, Fall  

Designed to give the student a thorough understanding of basic electrical circuit theory, this course covers voltage and current relationships and fundamental methods of circuit analysis. Electrical circuit parameters such as resistance, inductance, and capacitance will be examined through theory and laboratory experiments.

Prerequisites: MTH-252
Corequisites: ENGR-221L
  
ENGR-221L  Electrical Circuit Analysis I Lab  
0 credits, Fall  

Lab Course for ENGR-221. Must be taken concurrently with ENGR-221.

Corequisites: ENGR-221  
ENGR-222  Electrical Circuit Analysis II  
4 credits, Winter  

Expands upon the techniques of circuit analysis begun in Circuits I through theory and laboratory experiments. The course covers the time response of first- and second-order circuits, the steady-state circuit behavior of circuits driven by sinusoidal sources, three phase circuits, AC power, electrical motors, and the use of Laplace transforms to analyze the transient and steady-state behavior for a number of signal types.

Prerequisites: ENGR-221
Corequisites: ENGR-222L
  
ENGR-223  Electrical Circuit Analysis III  
4 credits, Spring  

Final course in the electrical circuits sequence. The main emphases of the course are frequency response of circuits, the design and analysis of filters, Laplace transform analysis, Fourier analysis, and two-port networks. The laboratory portion of the course will consist of one project involving significant design and analysis.

Prerequisites: ENGR-222
Corequisites: ENGR-223L
  
ENGR-231  Properties of Materials  
4 credits, Winter  

This course is an introduction to materials science, a field that describes the behavior of materials by utilizing principles of chemistry and physics to engineer new materials and predict their resultant properties. The course will focus on describing the microscopic physical and chemical structure of materials and relating that structure to the macroscopic thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. The course will also cover the connection between atomic/crystal structure and materials processing.

Prerequisites: CH-221  
ENGR-271  Digital Systems  
4 credits, Spring  

The second course in digital design covers synchronous state machine circuits, microprocessor architecture, shift register devices, and the design of memory systems.

Prerequisites: ENGR-171