Engineering
28 courses · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ENGR 012 Civil/Architectural Blueprint Reading
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
Reading and interpreting blueprints for civil engineering, architecture, and construction fields. No prior blueprint reading experience is needed. Course provides preparation for more advanced civil and architectural drafting coursework.
ENGR 051 Introduction to Drafting and CAD
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 Lecture
Introductory course on civil, mechanical, and electrical drafting. Topics include: drafting careers, reading and creating basic engineering drawings (modeling, dimensioning, annotations) using industry-standard CAD software (such as AutoCAD and Solidworks). Course is an appropriate starting course for students with no drafting or CAD experience and are interested in the fields. Course provides direction for continuing drafting coursework.
ENGR 060 Robotics Survey
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 Lecture
This course introduces students to basic robotics. Students will program a robot to receive sensor input, control motors, and produce behaviors. Course provides student exposure to robotics, which now plays a major role in modern manufacturing and industrial automation.
ENGR 100A Introduction to Engineering
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- 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 100B Introduction to Civil Engineering
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the Civil Engineering and the related fields of architecture and construction. Includes an overview of academic programs, career information and preparation requirements, possible field trips and guest speakers.
ENGR 103 Solidworks Beginning Solid Modeling
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introductory course in parametric solid modeling using Solidworks, an industry standard engineering design software (CAD). This course will include a solid modeling overview, solid model construction techniques (extrude, revolve, fillet, chamfer, etc.), including the preparation of individual solid components and basic solid model assemblies (Same as Manufacturing Technology 103).
ENGR 104 Solidworks Intermediate Solid Modeling
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: ENGR 103 or MNFG 103
- Transfers to
- CSU
Intermediate course for solid modeling using Solidworks, an industry standard engineering design software (CAD). Includes a review of the introductory class and changes to the Solidworks interface. Instruction in the use of intermediate Solidworks part modeling skills such as assembly modeling and sub-assemblies is included (Same as Manufacturing Technology 104).
ENGR 105 Solidworks Advanced Solid Modeling
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: ENGR 104 or MNFG 104
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced course for solid modeling includes a review of the intermediate class and changes to the Solidworks interface. Instruction in the use of Solidworks part modeling, assembly modeling, sub-assemblies, advanced photoworks and advanced animator emphasized (Same as Manufacturing Technology 105).
ENGR 111 Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Reading and interpreting blueprints for manufacturing technologies (Same as Manufacturing Technology 111.)
ENGR 114 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Drawing interpretation utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M (formerly ANSI Y14.5M) as applied in engineering, manufacturing, and inspection. Suggested preparation: prior course or experience in drafting with conventional dimensioning and tolerancing. (Same as Manufacturing Technology 114)
ENGR 118 Surveying
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MATH 162 or MATH 170 or transcripted high school trigonometry or pre-calculus
- 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. Field work using tapes, levels, transits, theodolites, total stations, and GPS.
ENGR 119 Advanced Plane Surveying
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: ENGR 118 or Instructor may waive if student can show proof of industry experience in surveying equal to or greater than ENGR 118.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A second course in surveying with emphasis on coordinate geometry calculations. Topics include: route surveying with horizontal and vertical curves, topographic surveying and mapping, construction surveying, introduction to geospatial technologies, boundary surveying and surveys of public lands. Field surveying projects. Completion of Engr 118 and 119 assists in passing the land-surveyor-in-training (LSIT) exam.
ENGR 122 Engineering Drawing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 45 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Principles of engineering drawing: projections, views, sections, dimensions, tolerancing, assemblies, manufacturing processes, engineering drafting practices. Utilizing 2D CAD and 3D solid modeling CAD software. Suggested preparation: prior course or experience in drafting and CAD.
ENGR 125 Engineering Graphics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 45 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MATH 162
- 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; the engineering design process. Assignments develop sketching skills for 2-D and 3-D CAD. The use of CAD software is an integral part of the course. Suggested preparation: prior course or experience with drafting and CAD.
ENGR 131 Introduction to Mechatronics
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Course provides exposure to micro-controllers and rapid-prototyping technologies used in mechatronics and engineering. Course provides a good introduction to the Engineering Mechatronics program.
ENGR 132 Introduction to Robotics
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introductory course in robotics. Topics include: basic design, sensors, actuators, circuits, programming, micro-controllers, and a hands-on robot construction project.
ENGR 133 Mechatronics I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 45 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
A first course in mechatronics. Topics emphasize hands-on work and include: solid modeling design, micro-controllers and programming, rapid prototype fabrication, testing, measurement, actuators, sensors, and basic electronics. Prior experience with Solidworks, Arduino, and basic algebra is suggested but not required.
ENGR 134 Mechatronics II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 45 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: ENGR 133
- Transfers to
- CSU
A second course in mechatronics. Topics emphasize hands-on work and include: solid-modeling design, rapid prototype fabrication, testing, measurement, micro-controllers, programming, industrial robotics, and PLC control. Prior experience or coursework in Solidworks, Arduino, and basic algebra is strongly suggested.
ENGR 154 Revit and Civil Drafting
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Course introduces Autodesk Revit, a 3D parametric CAD software that is an industry standard for architectural/civil design. Topics include 3D modeling, design, drawing creation, and BIM (building information modeling) concepts. Course also teaches creation of industry-standard drawings in civil engineering, architecture, and construction using industry-standard CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit). Topics include - views, line types, projection, annotations, and callouts. Prior course or experience with AutoCAD (e.g., Engr 183) and drafting is strongly suggested.
ENGR 158 Basic Machining Concepts and Operations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 126 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Fundamental operations on lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses, including precision measurements and layout. Equips students with skills and theory necessary to enter or upgrade within the machinist trade. (Same as Manufacturing Technology 158).
ENGR 183 AutoCAD I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A first course in AutoCAD by Autodesk, an industry standard engineering CAD software, especially in the civil and architectural fields. Topics include display and file management, units, entities, object selection, advanced editing, layers, dimensions, text, and graphic exchange.
ENGR 184 AutoCAD II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
A second course in Autodesk AutoCAD, an industry standard engineering CAD software, especially in the civil and architectural fields. Topics include: advanced dimensioning, viewports, hatches, blocks, plotting, attributes, inquiry, intermediate apps, working drawings, introduction to 3D CAD. Suggested preparation: prior course or experience with AutoCAD.
ENGR 185 Civil 3D
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Course teaches Autodesk Civil 3D – an industry standard CAD software for civil engineers. Topics include advanced modeling, model merging, project management, parcels, surveys, surfaces, alignments, profiles, 3D rendering, and presentation. Prior coursework or experience with AutoCAD is strongly suggested.
ENGR 235 Statics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: and MATH 185
- 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. Utilizes SI metrics.
ENGR 240 Dynamics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: ENGR 235
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 230
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; introduction to mechanical vibrations.
ENGR 250 Electric Circuits
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MATH 280 and PHYS 227; Concurrent enrollment in: (both may be taken previously or concurrently)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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 250L Electric Circuits Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: ENGR 250
- 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. Interpretation of measured data under DC, transient, and sinusoidal steady-state (AC) conditions.
ENGR 280 Strength of Materials
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: ENGR 235
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 240
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.