Engineering
15 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
ENGR 193 ENGINEERING SPECIAL TOPIC
- Units
- 0.5 to 4
- Hours
- 0.5 to 4 hours per week: (0.50 - 4.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours)
Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.
ENGR 201 PLANE SURVEYING
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- MATH 231 or MATH 229
- Advisory
- ENGR 226
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces the principles and practices of surveying, including the use of the engineer's tape, level, transit, and total station. This equipment will be used to perform computations for horizontal and vertical distances, profiles, azimuths and bearings, traverse closures, topographic mapping, earthwork and land grading, and horizontal and vertical curves. Introduces maps and land descriptions.
ENGR 210 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- Completion of MATH 265A or higher
- Advisory
- PHYS 205A or PHYS 208A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 220
Provides students with a working knowledge of computer-based problem-solving methods relevant to science and engineering and how software interfaces with the physical world. 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 217 CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 6 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- PHYS 208B
- Corequisite
- MATH 287
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 260 + ENGR 260L
Analyze and measurement 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 226 ENGINEERING DRAWING
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 7 hours per week: (1.00 lecture hours/6.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces 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 228 DETAILED DESIGN
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- ENGR 226
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Presents the design of parts and assemblies with solid modeling using current software and hardware. Utilizes advanced communication including weld symbols, threaded fasteners, dimensioning and tolerancing. Introduces design layouts and part models with varied configurations and dynamic assembly models. Introduces section mass and inertia properties.
ENGR 246 MATERIALS ENGINEERING
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 201A
- Corequisite
- ENGR 246L
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Presents the fundamentals of the structure of matter. Introduces physical and mechanical properties of materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, semi-conductors, and polymers. Provides a study of heat treatments, materials selection, corrosion phenomena, and equilibrium phase diagrams.
ENGR 246L ENGINEERING MATERIALS LAB
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 201A
- Corequisite
- ENGR 246
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Presents laboratory experiments on the heat treatment and resulting proper ties of metals, effects of cold deformation of metals, brittle-ductile fracture behavior, equilibrium phase relationships, corrosion, mechanical behavior of polymers, as well as properties of semiconductor devices.
ENGR 247 INDEPENDENT STUDIES: ENGINEERING
- Units
- 0.5 to 2
- Hours
- 1.5 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 6.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- The student must have completed preparatory course work in the technical field in which the study is to be undertaken.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides an opportunity for in-depth study or practicum experience by an individual student in a selected topic in the engineering area with support and direction from an instructor.
ENGR 248 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 4 hours per week: (1.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 110
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. Explores various topics in how things work.
ENGR 250 ENGINEERING STATICS
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- PHYS 208A and MATH 265B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 130
Analyzes forces on structures in equilibrium, properties of forces, moments, couples and resultant, conditions for equilibrium, friction, centroids, and area moments of inertia. Introduces mathematical modeling and problem-solving utilizing vector mathematics.
ENGR 251 ENGINEERING DYNAMICS
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- ENGR 250
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 230
Analyze 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 252A STRENGTH OF MATERIALS I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- ENGR 250
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 252A + ENGR 252B = C-ID ENGR 240
Studies stresses, strains, and deformations associated with axial, torsional, and flexural loading of bars, shafts, and beams. Includes analysis of elementary determinate and indeterminate mechanical and structural systems.
ENGR 252B STRENGTH OF MATERIALS II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- ENGR 252A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 252A + ENGR 252B = C-ID ENGR 240
Studies stress and strain transformations, analysis of beam deflection and rotation, indeterminate beams, and column buckling. Prerequisite: ENGR 252A.
ENGR 295 UNDERGRADUATE STEM SEMINAR
- Units
- 1 to 2
- Hours
- 1 to 2 hours per week: (1.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces students to a variety of STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) using a seminar format. Explores a broad range of academic and career opportunities in STEM. Emphasizes professional and personal skills for success in STEM. Same as ANTH 295, BIO 295, MATH 295, PSCI 295.