Engineering
5 courses · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ENGR-15 Elementary Mechanics (Statics)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- PHYS-04A
- Corequisite
- MATH-04C (one-way)
- Advisory
- ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)
- 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. (10/19)
ENGR-18 Electrical Circuits Analysis
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- PHYS-04B
- Corequisite
- MATH-06 or MATH-09 (one-way)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 260, 260 L
This course covers basic circuit analysis emphasizing resistive circuits, the natural and forced response of inductive and capacitive circuits, phasor analysis, and semiconductor elements. Lab involves the construction and measurement of circuits using power supplies, breadboards, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators. C-ID ENGR 260 and ENGR 260L. (11/24)
ENGR-30 Introduction to Engineering
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra. ; ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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. (4/19)
ENGR-35 Engineering Graphics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MATH-25
- 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. (12/19)
ENGR-45 Engineering Materials
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- CHEM-04A; MATH-C2210 (formerly MATH-04A); PHYS-04A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 140, 140 L
This course is an introduction to the atomic and microscopic structure of modern engineering materials. The effect of structure and manufacturing processes on the mechanical, electrical, and other physical properties of materials are studied. Metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites are explored. (4/24)