Engineering - ENGR
16 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ENGR B10 Materials Science for Engineering Technology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of CHEM B2A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of PHYS B2A or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is for engineering technology majors and presents the internal structures and resulting behaviors of materials used in engineering applications, including metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and semiconductors. The emphasis is upon developing the ability both to select appropriate materials to meet engineering design criteria and to understand the effects of heat, stress, imperfections, and chemical environments upon material properties and performance. Laboratories provide opportunities to directly observe the structures and behaviors discussed in the course, to operate testing equipment, to analyze experimental data, and to prepare reports. Note: not open to students who have successfully completed ENGR B45.
ENGR B12 Statics for Engineering Technology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of PHYS B2A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of MATH B6A or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
A first course in engineering mechanics for engineering technology students: 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. Note: This course may not be accepted by engineering transfer programs. Note: not open to students who have successfully completed ENGR B36.
ENGR B17 Electric Circuit Analysis
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of PHYS B4B or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of MATH B6D with a grade of C or better or may be taken concurrently.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 260
This course is an introduction to the analysis of electrical circuits. Use of analytical techniques based on the application of circuit laws and network theorems. Analysis of DC and AC circuits containing resistors, capacitors, inductors, dependent sources, operational amplifiers, and/or switches. Natural and forced responses of first and second order RLC circuits; the use of phasors; AC power calculations; power transfer; and energy concepts.
ENGR B17L Electric Circuit Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ENGR B17 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or may be taken concurrently.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to the construction and measurement of electrical circuits. Basic use of electrical test and measurement instruments including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators. Use of circuit simulation software. Interpretation of measured and simulated data based on principles of circuit analysis for DC, transient, and sinusoidal steady-state (AC) conditions. Elementary circuit design. Practical considerations such as component value tolerance and non-ideal aspects of laboratory instruments. Construction and measurement of basic operational amplifier circuits.
ENGR B18 Digital Electronics and Logic Design
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent with a grade of C or better or placement using the current college process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course explores digital versus analog quantities and applications, discrete mathematics including bases and coding, logic gates, Boolean algebra and optimization, combinational logic, multivibrators, data storage and movement, and system design. Includes introductions to microprocessors and state machines. The laboratory emphasizes creative design applications and implementation using digital circuit simulation software and hands-on circuit fabrication using fixed-function and programmable logic devices (PLDs).
ENGR B19C C++ Programming for Engineers & Scientists
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of MATH B1B or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 120
This course Introduces students to (1) the basics of software development utilizing C++ programming and (2) the interface of software with the physical world (e.g., the use of sensors).
ENGR B20 MATLAB Programming for Engineers & Scientists
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of MATH B6A or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 220
This course utilizes the MATLAB environment to provide students with a working knowledge of computer-based problem-solving methods relevant to science and engineering. It introduces the fundamentals of procedural and object oriented programming numerical analysis, and data structures. Examples and assignments in the course are drawn from practical applications in engineering, physics, and mathematics.
ENGR B24 Engineering Graphics with Solidworks
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of MATH B1B or equivalent with a grade of C or better or placement using the current college process or evidence of prior coursework in Trigonometry, including High School Math Analysis with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 150
This course covers the principles of engineering drawings in visually communicating engineering designs and an introduction to computer-aided design (CAD). Topics include the development of visualization skills; orthographic projections; mechanical dimensioning and tolerancing practices; and the engineering design process. Assignments develop sketching and 2-D and 3-D CAD skills. The use of CAD software is an integral part of the course.
ENGR B25 Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD (for CE/CET/EE)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of MATH B1B or equivalent with a grade of C or better or placement using the current college process or evidence of prior coursework in Trigonometry, including High School Math Analysis with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 150
This course teaches AutoCAD and is recommended for civil engineering, electrical engineering, and construction engineering technology. This course covers the principles of engineering drawings in visually communicating engineering designs and an introduction to computer-aided design (CAD). Topics include the development of visualization skills; orthographic projections; dimensioning and tolerancing practices; and the engineering design process. Assignments develop sketching and 2-D and 3-D CAD skills. The use of AutoCAD software is an integral part of the course.
ENGR B36 Engineering Mechanics-Statics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of PHYS B4A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of MATH B6B or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 130
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.
ENGR B37 Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ENGR B36 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- C-ID
- ENGR 230
This course teaches the fundamentals of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include kinematics of particle motion, Newton's second law, work-energy and momentum methods, kinematics of planar motions of rigid bodies; work-energy and momentum principles for rigid body motion.
ENGR B38 Strength of Materials
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ENGR B36 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a study of stresses, strains and deformations associated with axial, torsional and flexural loading of bars, shafts and beams, as well as pressure loading of thin-walled pressure vessels. The course also covers stress and strain transformation, Mohr’s Circle, ductile and brittle failure theories, and the buckling of columns. Statically indeterminate systems are also studied.
ENGR B40 Surveying
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of MATH B1B or equivalent with a grade of C or better or High School Trigonometry with a grade of C or better or evaluation by instructor.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 180
The course applies theory and principles of plane surveying: office computations and design; operation of surveying field equipment; and production of engineering plans/maps. Topics include distances, angles, and directions; differential leveling; traversing; property/boundary surveys; topographic surveys/mapping; volume/earthwork; horizontal and vertical curves; land description techniques; and GPS. Includes extensive field work using tapes, levels, transits, theodolites, total stations, and GPS.
ENGR B45 Properties of Materials
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of PHYS B4A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of CHEM B1A or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 140
This course presents the internal structures and resulting behaviors of materials used in engineering applications, including metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and semiconductors. The emphasis is upon developing the ability both to select appropriate materials to meet engineering design criteria and to understand the effects of heat, stress, imperfections, and chemical environments upon material properties and performance. Laboratories provide opportunities to directly observe the structures and behaviors discussed in the course, to operate testing equipment, to analyze experimental data, and to prepare reports.
ENGR B47 Introduction to Engineering and Design
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 110
The course explores the branches of engineering, the functions of an engineer, and the industries in which engineers work. Explains the engineering education pathways and explores effective strategies for students to reach their full academic potential. Presents an introduction to the methods and tools of engineering problem solving and design including the interface of the engineer with society and engineering ethics. Develops communication skills pertinent to the engineering profession.
ENGR B70 Surveying for Professionals
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
This nontransferable course applies theory and principles of plane surveying: office computations and design; operation of surveying field equipment; and production of engineering plans/maps. Topics include distances, angles, and directions; differential leveling; traversing; property/boundary surveys; topographic surveys/mapping; volume/earthwork; horizontal and vertical curves; land description techniques; and GPS. Extensive field work using tapes, levels, transits, theodolites, total stations, and GPS.