Please see the section on Course Description Symbols and Terms in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

Engineering Course Offerings

Civil Engineering Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
CIVL 101	Introduction to Civil Engineering	1.0	FA
Introduction to the profession of Civil Engineering and the various sub-disciplines of Civil Engineering. Overview of the professional engineer licensing process. Overview of the CSU, Chico Civil Engineering curriculum and the disciplinary patterns in the curriculum. Discussion of the importance and purpose of both professional societies and graduate education. 3 hours laboratory. Credit/no credit grading. (021141)
CIVL 130	Surveying	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: MATH 120 (may be taken concurrently). Theory and practice in measurement and computation of distances, angles, and areas on the earth's surface. Error of combined measurements analysis. Use of scientific calculator required. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (001484)
CIVL 140	Transportation Planning, Surveying, and Graphics	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: CIVL 130. This course introduces civil engineering design standards, concepts, and procedures related to transportation engineering and construction management. Topics include the standards and design of horizontal curves, vertical curves, and earthwork related to transportation projects in addition to survey staking, state plane coordinates, geographic information systems, and global positioning systems related to project surveying. The laboratory portion of this course includes the application of 3-dimensional graphic modeling software requiring creativity in design, development of construction plans, and operation of modern surveying equipment, such as total stations and GPS systems. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (021126)
CIVL 175	Biological Processes in Environmental Engineering	3.0	FS	GE
Prerequisites: High school biology and chemistry. Introduction to biological processes used in environmental engineering analysis and design with emphasis on sustainability. Ecosystem structure and function, population dynamics, biochemical reactions, photosynthesis, microbial ecology, growth and kinetics. Engineering applications in control of communicable disease, aerobic and anaerobic degradation of organic waste, water quality management, drinking water treatment, wastewater and solid waste treatment, biomass energy, phytotechnology, and bioremediation. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This is an approved General Education course. (021145)
CIVL 198	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. 3 hours lecture. (001490)
CIVL 199	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020902)
CIVL 205	Computer Applications in Engineering	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: PHYS 204A (may be taken concurrently). Use of the computer in a variety of applications from the fields of engineering. Topics include computer hardware, operating systems, the Internet, technical word processing, electronic spreadsheets, computer charting and drawing, computer programming, and ethics. 4 hours activity. (001488)
CIVL 211	Statics	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: MATH 121, PHYS 204A. Force systems, moments, equilibrium, centroids, and moments of inertia. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (001489)
CIVL 211X	Statics Problem Session	1.0	INQ
Corequisites: CIVL 211. Supplemental applications and explanations intended to facilitate student understanding of content from CIVL 211. 3 hours independent study. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020157)
CIVL 212	Civil Engineering Materials	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: CHEM 111. The goal of this course is for you to develop an understanding of several types of material behaviors, with emphasis on materials commonly used in the civil engineering profession. Materials studied include wood, steel, concrete, soil, and asphalt paving materials. Technical writing and report formatting are emphasized as well. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (021735)
CIVL 231	Introduction to Environmental Engineering	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 111, CIVL 175 (may be taken concurrently). Introduction to environmental engineering and sustainability. Topics covered include: global and local environmental issues; UN's sustainable development goals; engineering in developing communities; life cycle assessment; material and energy balances; pollutant fate and transport; principles of green engineering; and environmental engineering pathways. 3 hours lecture. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (021736)
CIVL 302W	Engineering Sustainability and Economic Analysis (W)	3.0	FS	W
Prerequisites: GE Written Communication (A2) requirement; MATH 105 and MATH 119, or MATH 121; junior standing. This course provides a foundation for green engineering design through life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis considering economically viable, socially just, and environmentally sustainable solutions (triple bottom line). This course teaches quantitative environmental and economic assessment tools. decision-making strategies, risk, sensitivity analysis, and uncertainty analysis. These skills are applied to real-world problems through group projects, emphasizing applied engineering, critical thinking, communication skills and teamwork. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved Writing Course. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (001495)
CIVL 311	Strength of Materials	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 211 with a grade of C- or higher; MATH 260 (may be taken concurrently); CIVL 212 or MECH 210 (may be taken concurrently). Strength and elastic properties of materials of construction; tension, compression, shear, and torsion stresses; deflection and deformation; stress analysis of beams and columns. 4 hours discussion. (001491)
CIVL 311X	Strength of Materials Problem Session	1.0	INQ
Corequisites: CIVL 311. Supplemental applications and explanations intended to facilitate student understanding of content from CIVL 311. 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020158)
CIVL 313	Structural Mechanics	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 311 with a grade of C- or higher; MECH 208 (may be taken concurrently). Fundamentals of structural analysis for beams, trusses, and frames. Topics include loading (including seismic), influence lines, approximate analysis methods, deflection analysis, and statically indeterminate structures. Methods applicable to computer analysis are introduced. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (001499)
CIVL 321	Fluid Mechanics	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 211 with a grade of C- or higher. Recommended: MATH 260, MECH 320 (may be taken concurrently). Hydrostatics, principles of continuity, work-energy and momentum, viscous effects, dimensional analysis and similitude, flow in closed conduits, drag on objects. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (001496)
CIVL 321X	Fluid Mechanics Problem Session	1.0	INQ
Corequisites: CIVL 321. Supplemental applications and explanations intended to facilitate student understanding of content from CIVL 321. 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020159)
CIVL 331	Environmental Engineering Chemistry	3.0	FA
Prerequisite: CIVL 231. Chemical principles applicable to the analysis of natural and engineered water systems including acid base chemistry, precipitation and dissolution, oxidation-reduction, adsorption-desorption, and complexation. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (021737)
CIVL 389	Internship in Civil Engr	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member prior to off-campus assignment. This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. This program is designed for students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating civil engineering firms/organizations. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001504)
CIVL 389M	Summer Internship in Civil Engineering	1.0 -3.0	SM
Prerequisite: Approval of supervising faculty member prior to off-campus assignment. This course is an internship offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. This program is designed for students who wish to gain practical work experience with participating civil engineering firms/organizations. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (021287)
CIVL 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. (001505)
CIVL 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001506)
CIVL 411	Soil Mechanics and Foundations	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: GE Written Communication (A2) requirement; CIVL 321 (may be taken concurrently). Soil properties, tests, and classification. Analysis of soil stresses, consolidation, shear strength, lateral pressures, and ground water movement. Related design consideration involving spread footings, piles, retaining walls, and slopes. Use of programmable scientific calculator required. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (001511)
CIVL 413	Advanced Structures	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: CIVL 313. Application of the material from CIVL 313 to advanced topics in structural analysis, including virtual work, second-order effects, the stiffness method, structural dynamics, and modal analysis. Use of computer software for the analysis of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional structural systems. Investigation of selected topics. 3 hours lecture. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (021738)
CIVL 415	Reinforced Concrete Design	4.0	FA
Prerequisites: CIVL 313. Recommended: CIVL 411. The analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures and elements by the strength design method. Laboratory includes experiments on concrete, concrete structural elements, and a design project. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (001514)
CIVL 431	Water and Wastewater Engineering	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: CIVL 231 or faculty permission; junior standing. Introduction to water quality, water supply, distribution, and drinking water treatment; wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. Disease transmission; water quality parameters; physical, chemical, and biological processes in the treatment of water, wastewater, and biosolids. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (001529)
CIVL 441	Transportation Engineering	4.0	FA
Prerequisites: CIVL 140; CIVL 302 (may be taken concurrently). Transportation systems and facility planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Pavement design and traffic engineering fundamentals. Laboratory includes field studies, design exercises, and modeling/forecasting tasks. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (001520)
CIVL 461	Water Resources Engineering	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: CIVL 205 or MECH 208; CIVL 321 with a grade of C- or higher. Water resources engineering covers principles of hydraulics and hydrology relevant to civil engineering applications. Topics include open channel hydraulics, rainfall-runoff predictions, ground water hydraulics, water budget modeling, storm water routing, and urban storm water management. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (021142)
CIVL 495	Professional Issues in Engineering	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: GE Written Communication (A2) requirement; senior standing. History of engineering, professional registration, codes of ethics, management issues, diversity, outsourcing, intellectual property, international development and technology transfer, sustainable design. A substantial written project with oral presentation is required. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (003716)
CIVL 498	Advanced Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: To be established when courses are formulated. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (001537)
CIVL 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001539)
CIVL 499H	Honors Project	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Completion of 12 units of upper-division C E courses, faculty permission. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite to the second semester is a B or higher in the first semester. Open by invitation to C E majors who have a GPA among the top 5% of C E students based upon courses taken at CSU, Chico. This is an "Honors in the Major" course; a grade of B or higher in 6 units of 499H certifies the designation of "Honors in the Major" to be printed on the transcript and the diploma. Each 3-unit course will require both formal written and oral presentations. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (001540)
CIVL 551	Foundations Engineering	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 411, CIVL 415 (may be taken concurrently). The application of soil mechanics principles to the design of foundations for buildings and earth structures. Integration of structural design and soil response. 3 hours discussion. (001513)
CIVL 554	Steel Design	3.0	INQ
Prerequisite: CIVL 313. Theory, analysis, and design of steel structural elements and systems using the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) method. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (001500)
CIVL 556	Timber Design	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 313. Theory and design procedures for timber structures and their connections to resist gravity and lateral loads. Basic element design by the Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and/or Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methods are detailed. Also covered is design of floor and roof systems and shear walls. One or two 3-hour field trips required. 3 hours discussion. (001516)
CIVL 556H	Timber Design - Honors	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 313. Theory and design procedures for timber structures and their connections to resist gravity and lateral loads. Basic element design by the Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and/or Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methods are detailed. Also covered is design of floor and roof systems and shear walls. One or two 3-hour field trips required. 3 hours discussion. (020404)
CIVL 558	Earthquake and Wind Engineering	3.0	INQ
Prerequisite: CIVL 415, CIVL 554, or CIVL 556. Earthquake and wind hazard related to the structural design of buildings. Topics include engineering seismology, wind environment and climatology, structural dynamics, structural loading, and design methodologies. Use of computer software for the static and dynamic analysis of three-dimensional building systems. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (001518)
CIVL 558C	Earthquake and Wind Engineering - Capstone	3.0	INQ
Prerequisite: CIVL 415, CIVL 554, or CIVL 556. Corequisite: CIVL 595W. Earthquake and wind hazard related to the structural design of buildings. Topics include engineering seismology, wind environment and climatology, structural dynamics, structural loading, and design methodologies. Use of computer software for the static and dynamic analysis of three-dimensional building systems. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (021175)
CIVL 558H	Earthquake and Wind Engineering - Honors	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 313, MATH 260. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CIVL 415, CIVL 554, CIVL 556. Earthquake and wind hazard related to the structural design of buildings. Topics include engineering seismology, wind environment and climatology, structural dynamics, structural loading, and design methodologies. Use of computer software for the static and dynamic analysis of three-dimensional building systems. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (020405)
CIVL 561	Hydrology and Open Channels Hydraulics	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 461. Principles and applications of modern hydrology, precipitation, surface-water runoff, and open channel hydraulics. Includes topics in urban hydrology, stormwater controls and pollution controls. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (001526)
CIVL 561C	Hydrology and Open Channel Hydraulics Capstone	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: CIVL 461. Corequisite: CIVL 595W. Principles and application of modern hydrology, precipitation, surface-water runoff, and open channel hydraulics. Includes topics in urban hydrology, stormwater controls, and pollution controls. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (021246)
CIVL 562	Groundwater Hydrology	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 461. An introduction to modern groundwater hydrology emphasizing quantitative analysis of subsurface flow. Topics include well hydraulics, stream/aquifer interactions, and contaminant transport. Use of modeling tools and techniques is emphasized. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (001498)
CIVL 562C	Groundwater Hydrology - Capstone	3.0	INQ
Prerequisite: CIVL 461. Corequisite: CIVL 595W. An introduction to modern groundwater hydrology emphasizing quantitative analysis of subsurface flow. Topics include well hydraulics, stream/aquifer interactions, and contaminant transport. Use of modeling tools and techniques is emphasized. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (021177)
CIVL 564	Spatial Hydrology	3.0	INQ
Prerequisite: CIVL 461; GEOS 380 for GEOS majors. This course builds on aspects of the rapidly emerging field of spatial hydrology, GIS, and Python introduced during earlier coursework. As spatially explicit remotely sensed and numerically modeled hydrology and climate datasets continue to increase, students need new tools to manage, analyze, and visualize them. This course focuses on applying two core tools already introduced to students in earlier classes (i.e. geographic information systems (GIS) and Python) to a culminating capstone project focused on managing, analyzing, and visualizing how real-world hydrology and climate data sets are changing in space and time. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022207)
CIVL 564C	Spatial Hydrology - Capstone	3.0	INQ
Prerequisite: CIVL 461; GEOS 380 for GEOS majors. Corequisite: CIVL 595W. This course builds on aspects of the rapidly emerging field of spatial hydrology, GIS, and Python introduced during earlier coursework. As spatially explicit remotely sensed and numerically modeled hydrology and climate datasets continue to increase, students need new tools to manage, analyze, and visualize them. This course focuses on applying two core tools already introduced to students in earlier classes (i.e. geographic information systems (GIS) and Python) to a culminating capstone project focused on managing, analyzing, and visualizing how real-world hydrology and climate data sets are changing in space and time. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022208)
CIVL 567	Pipeline Hydraulics and Design	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 302, CIVL 461. Quantitative analysis of pressurized pipelines, pipe networks. The course includes analysis of transients in pipeline systems caused by valve movement, pump power failure, etc; design of transient control devices. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (001528)
CIVL 571	Natural Systems for Wastewater Treatment	3.0	F1
Prerequisites: CIVL 431 or faculty permission. Natural systems for the treatment of wastewater; transmission of excreta-related infections; treatment systems for removal of pathogens; wastewater and biosolids reuse in agriculture and aquaculture. Special emphasis on the problems of developing countries. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (001533)
CIVL 571C	Natural Systems for Wastewater Treatment - Capstone	3.0	F1
Prerequisite: CIVL 431. Corequisite: CIVL 595W. Natural systems for the treatment of wastewater; transmission of excreta-related infections; treatment systems for removal of pathogens; wastewater and biosolids reuse in agriculture and aquaculture. Special emphasis on the problems of developing countries. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (021241)
CIVL 573	Water Quality and Contaminant Transport	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 231 or CIVL 431. This course introduces and develops fundamental chemical concepts that explain pollutant fate and transport in soil, water, and air. In addition to chemical concepts, students learn how to develop and apply remediation strategies based on contaminant behavior. Remedial system design addresses topics such as acid mine drainage, organic solvent contaminated groundwater, crude oil in surface water, and other areas of student interest. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (001535)
CIVL 575	Solid and Hazardous Waste Management	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 431 or faculty permission. An introduction to the handling and management of solid and hazardous wastes. Emphasis on state-of-the-art engineering techniques and contemporary management issues based on social, economic, and legal considerations; risk assessment; case studies. Special emphasis on problems of developing countries. 3 hours discussion. (001536)
CIVL 575C	Solid and Hazardous Waste Management - Capstone	3.0	INQ
Prerequisite: CIVL 431 or faculty permission. Corequisite: CIVL 595W. An introduction to the handling and management of solid and hazardous wastes. Emphasis on state-of-the-art engineering techniques and contemporary management issues based on social, economic, and legal considerations; risk assessment; case studies. Special emphasis on problems of developing countries. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (021326)
CIVL 586	Advanced Transportation Engineering Design	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: CIVL 441. This course presents selected topics in advanced transportation engineering techniques, design, and analysis. These topics cover the advanced technologies in the areas of transportation pavements, transportation materials, traffic engineering, and travel demand modeling. The course is also designed to equip students with practical design oriented experience with comprehensive knowledge learned through previous transportation related classes. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (021248)
CIVL 586C	Advanced Transportation Engineering Design - Capstone	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: CIVL 441. Corequisite: CIVL 595W. This course presents selected topics in advanced transportation engineering techniques, design, and analysis. These topics cover the advanced technologies in the areas of transportation pavements, transportation materials, traffic engineering, and travel demand modeling. The course is also designed to equip students with practical design oriented experience with comprehensive knowledge learned through previous transportation related courses. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (021261)
CIVL 592	Construction Engineering and Management	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 302 (may be taken concurrently), CIVL 411. Introduction to construction engineering and management. Cost estimation for contract construction and engineering, including labor, material, equipment, and overhead costs. Construction procedures, equipment and methods; efficient use of excavation and hauling equipment operations. Application of crew balance, process chart and operations research techniques to construction operations. Planning, scheduling, and progress contols of construction operations. One or two three-hour field trips may be required. 3 hours discussion. (001510)
CIVL 595W	Capstone Design Project (W)	3.0	FS	GW W
Prerequisites: GE Oral Communication (A1) requirement, GE Written Communication (A2) requirement; junior standing. Corequisites: CIVL 558C, CIVL 561C, CIVL 562C, CIVL 571C, CIVL 575C, or CIVL 586C. This course provides a broad-based capstone design experience in a coordinated semester long project. In support of the design project, emphasis is placed on fundamentals of technical writing, contracts, and specifications common to many fields of civil engineering. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (021174)
CIVL 598	Advanced Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: To be established when courses are formulated. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (020084)
CIVL 599	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (020171)
CIVL 682	Introduction to Pavement Preservation	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree or faculty permission. An overview of terms related to pavement management systems and their use in identifying both functional and structural distresses in flexible and rigid pavement and their role in pavement preservation strategies. 3 hours lecture. (020773)
CIVL 684	Rigid Pavement Preservation	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 682 or faculty permission. Rigid pavement distress causes and measurements; project selection for preservation methods; construction best practices for preservation, maintenance, and rehabilitation processes. 3 hours lecture. (020775)
CIVL 697	Independent Study	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (001551)
CIVL 698	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (001550)
CIVL 699P	Master's Project	1.0 -6.0	FS
Prerequisites: See the department secretary. This course is offered for 1.0-6.0. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (001558)
CIVL 699T	Master's Thesis	1.0 -6.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is a master's study offered as either a Master's Thesis or as a Master's Project for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. Credit/no credit grading. (001555)

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
EECE 101	Exploration of Electrical and Computer Engineering	3.0	FA
Discussions of electrical and computer engineering and their roles in society and your contributions to creating our exciting future. Exploration of the fields of electrical and computer engineering through demonstrations and hands-on projects. Development of skills and resources to launch a successful professional engineering career. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022027)
EECE 110	Basic Electricity and Instruments	3.0	SP
This course is not intended for engineering majors. An introduction to electrical and electronic technology: DC circuitry analysis, AC circuitry analysis, basic electronic components and logic circuits. Instruments used in the study of basic electronics are discussed, demonstrated, and used; emphasis on interpretation of schematic diagrams, breadboarding, familiarization with electronic components. 3 hours discussion. (002612)
EECE 144	Logic Design Fundamentals	4.0	FS
Prerequisite: GE Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Ready. Definition and properties of switching algebra. Minimization of algebraic function. Use of Karnaugh maps for simplification. Design of combinational logic networks. Design of sequential logic devices including flip-flops, registers, and counters. Analysis and applications of digital devices. Analysis and design of synchronous and asynchronous sequential state machines, state table derivation and reduction. Use of such CAD tools for schematic capture and logic device simulations. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (002614)
EECE 198	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours activity. (002094)
EECE 211	Linear Circuits I	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: PHYS 204B (may be taken concurrently). Corequisite: EECE 211L. This course introduces students to core concepts related to analysis and applications of linear circuits. Topics include electrical quantities and components; Kirchhoff's Laws and circuits analysis methods; Thevenin and Norton theorems; operational amplifiers and applications; first-order transient response of RC and RL circuits; AC steady-state analysis including phasors and impedance; circuit simulation and analysis using SPICE. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002519)
EECE 211L	Linear Circuits I Activity	1.0	FS
Corequisites: EECE 211. Experiments to reinforce the principles taught in EECE 211. 2 hours activity. (002520)
EECE 215	Practical Circuits and Electronics	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: MATH 109 and MATH 119 (or high school equivalent), or MATH 120, or passing score on the Math department administered calculus readiness exam. Provides Mechanical Engineering students an applications-based introduction to electrical and electronic components. Course topics include circuit analysis; the selection and use of components; applications of transistors and diodes; logic gates and digital circuits; microcontroller applications and interfacing with sensors; three-phase circuits and ideal transformers. Instruments used in the study of basic electronics are discussed, demonstrated, and used. Mechanical Engineering majors may substitute EECE 211L for this course. 3 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022099)
EECE 237	Embedded Systems Development	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: CSCI 111. This course presents the concepts and techniques associated with developing low level Embedded Systems Applications, using both Assembly Language and C. Topics include microprocessor architecture concepts, instruction set architectures, Assembly Language programming, data representations, interrupt handling and execution modes, low level C programming, and the use of on-chip and external peripherals. 3 hours lecture. (021437)
EECE 237X	Embedded Systems Development Problem Solving	1.0	FS
Corequisite: EECE 237. Supplemental applications and explanations intended to facilitate student understanding of content from EECE 237. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading. (021640)
EECE 311	Linear Circuits II	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: EECE 211 with a grade C- or higher; MATH 260 (may be taken concurrently). This course introduces students to advanced concepts related to analysis and applications of linear circuits. Topics include circuit analysis techniques for networks with both independent and dependent sources; Fourier Series and circuits response; transfer functions, poles and zeros; frequency response of passive and active circuits, Bode plots; frequency-selective circuits and applications; circuits analysis with Laplace Transforms; introduction to MATLAB. 4 hours discussion. (002527)
EECE 314	Bioinstrumentation	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: EECE 211 and EECE 211L, or EECE 215, or PHYS 327; PHYS 204A. An introduction to recording and analyzing electronic data collected from biological systems. Topics include measurement methods, design principles of biomedical instruments, bioelectronics, sensors, transducers, interface electronics, and embedded data acquisition systems. Explores sources of biomedical signals, bioelectrical signal monitoring, acquisition, processing, analysis, and interpretation of results. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022130)
EECE 314L	Bioinstrumentation Activity	1.0	FA
Prerequisites: CSCI 111 or MECH 208; EECE 314 (may be taken concurrently). Experiments to reinforce the principles taught in EECE 314. 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022131)
EECE 315	Electronics I	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: EECE 211, EECE 211L; EECE 311 and MATH 260 (may be taken concurrently). Ideal diodes. Zener diodes and regulation. Photodiodes and solar cells. Biasing and DC behavior of bipolar transistors. JFETs and MOSFETS. Small-signal AC equivalent circuits. Single-state transistor amplifiers. Low-frequency response. Discrete feedback amplifiers. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (002530)
EECE 316	Electronics II	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: EECE 311, EECE 315. Op Amp circuits, waveform generation and shaping, sinusoidal oscillators, high frequency amplifiers, active filters, power supply regulators, power electronics, advanced linear ICs. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (002534)
EECE 320	System Architecture and Performance	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CSCI 217, EECE 144, or MATH 217; CSCI 221 or EECE 237. Study of computing architecture and how the structure of various hardware and software modules affects the ultimate performance of the total system. Topics include qualitative and quantitative analysis of bandwidths, response times, error detection and recovery, interrupts, and system throughput; distributed systems and coprocessors; vector and parallel architectures. 3 hours discussion. (002104)
EECE 335	Project Requirements, Design, and Testing	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CSCI 211, ENGL 130W. Students are introduced to methodologies used to specify system descriptions. Hardware and software documentation standards are described. Methodologies for modeling systems and development of presentation materials are discussed, and students are required to make both written and oral presentations. 3 hours discussion. (002099)
EECE 343	Computer Architecture Performance and Implementation	4.0	FA
Prerequisites: EECE 144, EECE 237 (both with a C- or higher). Exploration of computer architecture fundamentals through analysis and implementation in a hardware description language. Coverage includes instruction set architecture, macro and micro architecture, the memory hierarchy, and performance techniques. Implementation and testing occurs through the introduction of modern digital design techniques using a hardware description language and commercial tools. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002105)
EECE 343X	Advanced Logic Design Problem Solving Session	1.0	FS
Corequisite: EECE 343. Supplemental applications and explanations intended to facilitate student understanding of content from EECE 343. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading. (021639)
EECE 344	Digital Systems Design	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: EECE 144, EECE 237; EECE 110 or EECE 215 or EECE 211 and EECE 211L (All with a grade C- or higher). Extends the study of digital circuits to LSI and VLSI devices. Microcontrollers, architecture, bus organization and address decoding. Design concepts for microcontroller systems, including A/D and D/A conversion, serial communications, bus interfacing, interrupt processing, power regulations, timers, pulse width modulation, programmable I/O ports, and error control coding. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002102)
EECE 344X	Digital Systems Design Problem Solving Session	1.0	FS
Corequisite: EECE 344. Supplemental applications and explanations intended to facilitate student understanding of content from EECE 344. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading. (021638)
EECE 365	Signals, Systems, and Transforms	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: EECE 211 (with a grade C- or higher), MATH 260. Modeling and analysis of Signals and Systems both continuous and discrete, in the time and frequency domains. Topics include theorey and application of Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Parseval's Theorem and the Convolution, Laplace Transform Sampling Theorem, Z transform, discrete Fourier Transform and FFT. 4 hours discussion. (002528)
EECE 375	Fields and Waves	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: MATH 260, PHYS 204B. Transmission lines. Frequency-domain techniques. Fields and field operators. Electrostatic fields and capacitance. Magneto-static fields and inductance. Time-varying fields and Maxwell equations. Skin effect. Plane electromagnetic waves. Reflection and refraction. Waveguides and optical fibers. Radiation and antennas. 3 hours lecture. (002529)
EECE 389	Intern in Elect & Comp Engr	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This internship is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002106)
EECE 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (002541)
EECE 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002542)
EECE 416	CMOS Digital Integrated Circuits Design	4.0	FA
Prerequisites: EECE 144, EECE 315. This course provides an introduction to the design of CMOS digital integrated circuits. Topics include CMOS devices and integrated circuit fabrication, static CMOS inverters and gates, pass-transistor and dynamic-logic gates, propagation delay, power, scaling, and sequential circuits. CAD tools for simulation and layout are used for assignments and a course design project. 4 hours lecture. (021718)
EECE 437	Real-Time Embedded Systems	4.0	FA
Prerequisite: EECE 344. Recommended: EECE 320. This course presents the concepts and techniques associated with designing, developing, and testing real-time and embedded systems. Topics include the nature and uses of real-time systems, architecture and design of real-time systems, embedded development and debugging environments, embedded programming techniques, real-time operating systems and real-time scheduling and algorithms. Special attention is given to the study of real-time process scheduling and performance, including mathematical analysis of scheduling algorithms. 4 hours discussion. (002118)
EECE 444	Microprocessor Systems Design	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: EECE 343, EECE 344. Advanced microprocessor design concepts and techniques. Timing considerations and calculations for reliable high-speed processor operating frequencies. Memory architectures and interfacing. Interrupt circuits. Direct Memory Access (DMA) and multi-master systems. High-speed buses and bus arbitration. Introduction to specialized applications, including digital signal processors, Systems-on-Chip (SoC), and hardware-software co-design. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (002120)
EECE 446	Introduction to Computer Networks and Network Management	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CSCI 211; CINS 220, CSCI 221, or EECE 237 all with a C or higher. This course is also offered as CSCI 446. This course is an introduction to basic networking technologies and network management concepts, including major network operating systems, communication architecture focusing on ISO and Internet models with discussion of current standards and protocols. Significant laboratory work using current networking equipment reinforces lectures and provides fundamental experience with router and switch management. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (002340)
EECE 450	Optics	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: PHYS 204A, PHYS 204B, PHYS 204C. This course is also offered as PHYS 450. Geometrical and physical optics, interference, diffraction, reflection, dispersion, resolution, polarization, fiber optics, laser optics, and holography. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (002549)
EECE 451	Lasers and Their Applications	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: PHYS 204C. Recommended: EECE 450 or PHYS 450. This course is also offered as PHYS 451. The theory and mechanism of laser action, various types of lasers and their applications and future use. Laboratory involves measurements with lasers, fiber optics, data transmission, and holography. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (002550)
EECE 453	Communication Systems Design	4.0	SP
Prerequisite: EECE 365 or MATH 350. Introduction to the principles of functional communication systems, design and performance analysis. Analog and digital modulation techniques. Information measures. Application of probability theory to the analysis of communication systems performance. Transmission and encoding of information. Spread spectrum systems. 4 hours discussion. (002548)
EECE 465	Digital Signal Processing	4.0	FA
Prerequisites: EECE 365. Properties of continuous and discrete signals. Z-transform and Fast-Fourier Transform. Digital filtering techniques. Finite word length effects on digital signal processing elements. 4 hours discussion. (002580)
EECE 481	Electromechanical Conversion	4.0	SP
Prerequisite: EECE 211 (with a grade C- or higher). Principles of electromechanical conversion, traditional and renewable energy sources, magnetic circuits and steady state performance of synchronous, dc and induction motors, state space models and dynamic performance of electric motors, linearized models and common control schemes for various motors. 4 hours lecture. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (020256)
EECE 482	Control System Design	4.0	FA
Prerequisite: EECE 365. Modeling and simulation of dynamic system performance. Control system design for continuous systems using both analog and digital control techniques. 4 hours lecture. (002577)
EECE 483	Power Systems Operation	4.0	FA
Prerequisites: EECE 311 (may be taken concurrently). Power system structure, components and single line diagrams, per unit calculations, transmission line modeling, network matrices and Y-bus, load flow, economic power dispatch, basic relays and system protection schemes. 4 hours lecture. (020499)
EECE 484	Power System Distribution and Analysis	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: EECE 311 (may be taken concurrently). Power system symmetrical components, fault analysis, transient stability analysis, sequence impedances of transmission systems, and distribution networks. 4 hours lecture. (020500)
EECE 489	Internship in Comp Engineering	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This internship is offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002124)
EECE 490AW	Engineering Profession and Design (W)	4.0	FA	GW W
Prerequisites: GE Written Communication (A2) requirement; EECE 343, EECE 344 (either may be taken concurrently). EECE 315 for Electrical/Electronic Engineering students (may be taken concurrently). Exploration of engineering as a profession over an entire career, including technical, sociological, physiological, and psychological aspects. Readings and discussions explore the importance of life-long learning to engineering professionals. Students prepare, plan, design, present, and document a senior project. Design requirements address human factors, safety, reliability, maintainability, and customer cost. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (002569)
EECE 490B	Engineering Economics and Project Implementation	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: EECE 343, EECE 344, EECE 490AW; EECE 316 for Electrical/Electronic Engineering students (may be taken concurrently). Continuation of EECE 490A, where students implement, construct, test, and demonstrate their senior design projects. A survey of economic analysis and technology markets, including market organization and regulation, incumbent and startup actors, engineering costs and return on investment, entrepreneurship, patents, and investment and funding avenues. Contemporary issues provide a framework for discussion and analysis based on professional, ethical, and economic concerns. 2 hours discussion, 4 hours activity. (002570)
EECE 498	Advanced Topics	1.0 -5.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when courses are formulated. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-5.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 1 hour discussion. (002582)
EECE 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 1 hour supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002583)
EECE 499HW	Honors Project (W)	3.0	INQ	GW W
Prerequisites: GE Written Communication (A2) requirement, faculty permission. completion of all junior-level EECE courses required in the major; This course may be taken twice for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite to the second semester is a "B" or higher in the first semester. Open by invitation to E E and CMPE majors who have a GPA among the top 5% of ECE students based upon courses taken at CSU, Chico. This is an "Honors in the Major" course; a grade of "B" or higher in 6 units of EECE 499H certifies the designation of "Honors in the Major" to be printed on the transcript and the diploma. Each 3-unit course will require both formal written and oral presentations. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (002584)
EECE 525	High Performance Computing	4.0	SP
Prerequisite: EECE 343. The course covers high performance computer architecture including: branch prediction, out-of-order execution, cache coherence and consistency, many-core processors, vector processing, dynamic scheduling, instruction level parallelism, thread level parallelism, and memory hierarchy design. 4 hours lecture. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002110)
EECE 544	Embedded Systems Design	4.0	FA
Prerequisites: EECE 144, EECE 211 (both with a grade C- or higher). An accelerated discussion of embedded systems design, including C programming, HDI, design, embedded systems, hardware and software debugging, and system design and implementation. Coverage of advanced digital design topics including hardware/software co-design, embedded and soft-core processors, multiprocessor architectures, and concurrent/parallel programming. Not available for students with credit for EECE 344 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (021523)
EECE 555	Advanced Computer Networks	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: CSCI 446. Examination of computer network protocol design issues and a selection of advanced computer networking topics, such as multimedia networking, wireless networks, optical networks and network security, using current and proposed standards as examples. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002560)
EECE 565	Bioimaging Systems	4.0	INQ
Prerequisites: PHYS 202A or PHYS 204A; EECE 314, and Senior Standing. Fundamentals of bioimaging, signals and systems, tomography modalities, pattern recognition, and computer vision methods as applied to clinical diagnostics. Optics and photonics techniques, digital signal and imaging data processing, analysis, and characterization. Introduction to research methodologies and research on optical imaging systems and applications. Students presentations and written reports in cutting edge technologies. 4 hours lecture. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022132)
EECE 566	Applied Digital Image Processing	4.0	INQ
Prerequisites: MATH 120; PHYS 202B or PHYS 204B. This course covers image processing principles, techniques, and algorithms. Topics in image acquisition, representation, analysis, filtering, segmentation, and feature extraction. use of image processing software tools for assignments and projects. 4 hours lecture. (022109)
EECE 598	Special Topics	1.0 -4.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-4.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. (021268)
EECE 615	High-Frequency Design Techniques	4.0	FA
Prerequisite: EECE 315. Study of the problems associated with passive components at high frequencies, high- frequency measurement techniques, transmission lines, line reflections, matching and terminations, scattering parameters, ground and power planes, and printed circuit board design considerations. 4 hours discussion. (002625)
EECE 637	Advanced Embedded Systems	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: EECE 320, EECE 437. This course focuses on high performance and multicore systems. Prerequisite knowledge includes extensive C programming experience, exposure to real-time operating systems concepts and development, extensive embedded systems development experience, and knowledge of computing architecture concepts. 4 hours lecture. (021524)
EECE 643	Digital Design	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: EECE 343. Design and implementation of large digital systems through computer-aided tools. Study of algorithms and techniques used for architectural design, synthesis, optimization, placement, routing, timing analysis, and verification in programmable logic and VLSI implementations. 4 hours discussion. (002629)
EECE 653	Topics in Optical Communications	4.0	FA
Prerequisites: EECE 311, EECE 315. Provides an introduction to optical communications and optical computing system design to graduate students. Photonic phenomena in optical materials. Formulate specifications for optical wireless communication systems and integrated circuits for optical communications systems. Design techniques for light sources, optical receivers, and optical amplifiers. Design techniques for integrated circuits used in optical communications and optical computing. Students presentations and written reports in state of the art optical communication technologies. Experimental research on a given topic including optical logic system design and optical wireless communications as the final project. 4 hours lecture. (021573)
EECE 655	Topics in Computer Networking	4.0	SP
Prerequisite: CSCI 446; EECE 555 recommended. Further study of selected topics from current networking research as presented in recently published journals. 4 hours seminar. (002626)
EECE 675	Electromagnetic Compatibility	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: EECE 615. Analysis of cabling and grounding problems in high-frequency systems. Circuit layout for high-frequency applications. Electromagnetic discharge problems. Radio-frequency emissions from electronic devices. Shielding techniques to prevent ESD and EMI. 4 hours discussion. (002628)
EECE 682	Computer Control of Dynamic Systems	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: EECE 482 or MECA 482. Fundamental techniques for designing computer control sytems for Single Input Single Output (SISO) and Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) dynamic systems, introduction to adaptive control and self tuning regulators. 4 hours lecture. (020259)
EECE 685	Adaptive Control Systems	4.0	INQ
Prerequisites: EECE 682. Schemes of adaptive control systems, MIT rule for Model Reference Adaptive Control, self Tuning regulator systems, Recursive Least Squares for system real time identification, Minimum Variance, PID and other controller design techniques for STR systems. 4 hours lecture. (020722)
EECE 697	Independent Study	1.0 -6.0	FS
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Independent study and investigation of special problems in the student's area of concentration. Both registration and study plan must have approval of the instructor and the student's graduate advisory committee chair. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (002592)
EECE 698	Seminar in Advanced Topics	1.0 -4.0	FS
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typical subjects that will be taught include embedded systems design, high-speed networking, program management, and fault-tolerant system design. Consult the Class Schedule for listings. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. (002630)
EECE 699P	Master's Project	1.0 -6.0	FS
This course is offered for 1.0-6.0 units. Independent study and investigation of special problems in student's area of concentration. Both registration and study plan must have approval of the instructor and the student's graduate advisory committee chair. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002139)
EECE 699T	Master's Thesis	1.0 -6.0	FS
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing and completion of graduate literacy requirement, faculty permission. This course is offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Independent study and investigation of special problems in the student's area of concentration. Both registration and study plan must have approval of the instructor and the student's graduate advisory committee chair. Master's Thesis courses earn a Credit grade upon completion. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002137)

Mechatronic Engineering Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
MECA 140	Introduction to Design and Automation	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: MATH 119 or GE Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Ready, first-year freshmen who successfully completed trigonometry and precalculus in high school can meet this prerequisite by achieving a score that meets department guidelines on the calculus readiness exam. This course is also offered as MECH 140. Introduces the design process and fundamentals of automation. Hands-on use of sensors, pneumatics, stepper motors, bearings, couplings, gears, belts, pulleys, and framing materials. Topics include AC and DC motor control, simple electrical circuits, machine controllers, PLC programming, testing and analysis of results, budgeting, and bills of materials. Teams design and build a proof-of-concept system to verify their design. 1 hour discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (005401)
MECA 198	Special Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Special topic generally offered one time ony. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (005652)
MECA 298	Special Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated. Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (015849)
MECA 380	Measurements and Instrumentation	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: EECE 211 and EECE 211L or EECE 215; and CSCI 111, MECH 208 or AMAR 300. Measurement of steady-state and dynamic systems using standard laboratory instruments. Topics include calibration and dynamic response of instruments, statistical treatment of data, and applied feedback control systems. Concepts are reinforced with hands-on laboratory exercises. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (005420)
MECA 389	Industrial Internship	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Approval of faculty internship coordinator prior to off-campus assignment. Engineering experience in an industrial setting. Minimum duration of 400 hours of work under the direct supervision of an onsite engineering supervisor. On completion of the internship, a written report prepared under the direction of a faculty member is required. This course is an elective for the BS in Mechatronic Engineering, a total of 3 units must be completed to receive elective credit. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005659)
MECA 398	Special Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated. Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (005653)
MECA 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. See the department office for information on registering. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005654)
MECA 440AW	Capstone Design I (W)	3.0	FS	GW W
Prerequisites: GE Oral Communication (A1) requirement; GE Written Communication (A2) requirement; EECE 315 (may be taken concurrently); EECE 344; MECH 200; MECH 340 with a grade of C- or higher. Recommended: MECA 380. Design methods applied to mechatronic systems in group design projects. Project definition, planning, and management. Design for manufacture, cost considerations, budgets, and teamwork. Oral and written presentation of design results. Initial stage of the capstone design project to be continued in MECA 440B. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours supervision. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (005656)
MECA 440B	Capstone Design II	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: EECE 315 and MECA 440AW. Recommended: MECA 380. Implementation of the capstone design project from MECA 440AW including fabrication, testing, and evaluation of a working prototype. Impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal context. Ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering including continuing self-education and career development. Must be taken the semester immediately following MECA 440AW. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours supervision. (005657)
MECA 470	Introduction to Robotics Engineering	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CSCI 111 or MECH 208; MECH 320 (may be taken concurrently). This course introduces students to robotic manipulation design and control. Students apply the concepts in computer simulation and a physical system. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (021920)
MECA 482	Control System Design	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: EECE 211, MATH 260. Recommended: MECA 380, MECH 320; either CSCI 111 or MECH 208. Modeling and simulation of dynamic system performance. Control system design for continuous systems using both analog and digital control techniques. 3 hours lecture. (005407)
MECA 486	Motion and Machine Automation	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: EECE 211L, MECH 340; EECE 482 or MECA 482 (may be taken concurrently). Machine automation concepts in electrical circuits, precision mechanics, control systems, and programming. Motor sizing, gearing, couplings, ground loops, effective use of step motors, servo control loops, regeneration, networking, I/O, power supplies, vibration and resonance, mechanical tolerancing, linear bearings and drive mechanisms, and troubleshooting. Labs simulate application concepts such as point-to-point coordinated moves, registration, following, camming, and CAD-to-Motion by combining various motor technologies with various mechanical drive types. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours activity. (005655)
MECA 498	Special Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated. Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (005660)
MECA 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. Independent study of a special problem. See the department office for registration procedure. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (015851)
MECA 499H	Honors Project	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Completion of 12 units of upper-division EECE, MECH, or MECA courses, faculty permission. Open by invitation to MECA majors who have a GPA among the top 5% of MECA students based on courses taken at CSU, Chico. This is an "Honors in the Major" course; a grade of B or better in 6 units of 499H certifies the designation of "Honors in the Major" can be printed on the transcript and the diploma. If taken twice, prerequisite to the second semester is a grade of B or better in the first semester. Each 3-unit course will require both formal written and oral presentations. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005661)
MECA 697	Independent Study	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. Independent study of a special problem. See department office for registration procedure. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (015838)
MECA 698	Advanced Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Specific to the topic being offered. Advanced topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for specific topics being offered. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (015839)
MECA 699P	Master's Project	1.0 -6.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. Independent study of a special problem approved by student's graduate advisory committee. See the department office for registration procedures. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (015840)
MECA 699T	Master's Thesis	1.0 -6.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. Independent study leading to a Master's Thesis of a special problem approved by the student's graduate advisory committee. See the department office for registration procedure. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (015841)

Mechanical Engineering Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
MECH 100	Graphics I	1.0	FS
Corequisites: MECH 100L. Introduction to engineering graphics. Orthographic projection, auxiliary views, isometric views, dimensioning, tolerancing, drawing standards, working drawings, free-hand sketching, solid modeling. 1 hour discussion. (015811)
MECH 100L	Graphics I Laboratory	1.0	FS
Corequisites: MECH 100. Introduction to solid modeling using a parametric, feature-based application software, SolidWorks. Solid modeling of parts and assemblies, detail and assembly drawings. 3 hours laboratory. (020257)
MECH 140	Introduction to Design and Automation	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: MATH 119 or GE Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Ready, first-year freshmen who successfully completed trigonometry and precalculus in high school can meet this prerequisite by achieving a score that meets department guidelines on the calculus readiness exam. This course is also offered as MECA 140. Introduces the design process and fundamentals of automation. Hands-on use of sensors, pneumatics, stepper motors, bearings, couplings, gears, belts, pulleys, and framing materials. Topics include AC and DC motor control, simple electrical circuits, machine controllers, PLC programming, testing and analysis of results, budgeting, and bills of materials. Teams design and build a proof-of-concept system to verify their design. 1 hour discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (005401)
MECH 198	Special Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (005406)
MECH 200	Graphics II	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: MECH 100 and MECH 100L. A study of advanced topics in Engineering Graphics. Concepts include drawing standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, working drawings, model based definition, intermediate to advanced solid modeling, advanced assemblies, renderings, animations, equations, and design considerations. Preparation for advanced certifications in Engineering Graphics. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (015854)
MECH 208	Introduction to Technical Computing	2.0	FS
Prerequisite: MATH 121. Recommended: PHYS 204A. A foundation course in technical computing for engineering. Introduces commercial software commonly used in the solution of engineering problems. Application areas include kinematics and kinetics, fluid flow, thermal systems, and machine design. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (021113)
MECH 210	Materials Science and Engineering	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111, PHYS 202A or PHYS 204A. Corequisite: MECH 210L for MECA, MECH, and AMAR majors only. Processing, structure, properties, and performance of engineering materials. Applied knowledge of material properties as engineering design parameters. Advanced manufacturing processes, including microfabrication are discussed. 3 hours discussion. (005402)
MECH 210L	Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory	1.0	FS
Corequisite: MECH 210 for AMAR, MECA, and MECH majors only. Standards and procedures for materials testing. Hands-on experience with commonly used equipment for materials testing. Test data acquisition and integration for material properties. Presentation of test data and findings in technical reports. 3 hours laboratory. (021645)
MECH 298	Special Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated. Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (015855)
MECH 306	Equation Solving Techniques	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: MATH 260, MECH 208. Recommended: PHYS 204A. Numerical analysis, analytical methods, and equation solving techniques for mechanical engineering design. Structured problem formulation, parametric studies, introduction to programming concepts, and optimization for design. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (005413)
MECH 308	Finite Element Analysis	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 311 with a grade of C- or higher, MECH 306. Development of finite element formulation from fundamental governing engineering equations. Coverage includes areas ranging from elasticity, vibration, and heat transfer to acoustics and composites. 3 hours lecture. (005439)
MECH 320	Dynamics	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 211 with a grade of C- or higher, MATH 260. Kinematics and dynamics of mechanical systems composed of rigid bodies. Moments and products of inertia, forces of interaction, inertia forces and torques. Equations of motion of non-planar systems. 3 hours discussion. (005409)
MECH 332	Thermodynamics	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: PHYS 204A. Properties of substances, ideal gas equation of state, heat and work, first and second laws of thermodynamics, steady-state analysis of closed and open systems, entropy, gas and vapor power cycles, introduction to renewable energy sources. 3 hours discussion. (005414)
MECH 338	Heat Transfer	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 321, MATH 260, MECH 332. Recommended: MECH 306. Conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer; steady-state and transient analysis methods; numerical methods applied to conduction heat transfer; design of finned arrays, systems for electronics cooling, heat exchangers, and solar collectors. 3 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (005448)
MECH 340	Mechanical Engineering Design	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 311 with a grade of C- or higher, MECH 100, MECH 100L, MECH 140, MECH 210, AMAR 160. Recommended: MECH 320. Design and performance of machine components and systems subjected to both steady and variable loading conditions. Failure theories, reliability, use of codes and standards, and standard design practices are introduced. Also discussed are realistic constraints for design in economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability context. A grade of C- or higher is required to pass this course. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (005411)
MECH 389	Industrial Internship	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Approval of faculty internship coordinator prior to off-campus assignment. Engineering experience in an industrial setting. Minimum duration of 400 hours of work under the direct supervision of an on-site engineering supervisor. On completion of the internship, a written report prepared under the direction of a faculty member is required. This course is an elective for the BS in Mechanical Engineering, a total of 3 units must be completed to receive elective credit. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005454)
MECH 398	Special Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated. Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (005424)
MECH 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. See the department office for information on registering. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005426)
MECH 408	Modeling and Simulation	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: MECH 200, MECH 308, MECH 338, MECH 340. Computer modeling, simulation, and solution of engineering problems. Applications in mechanical, thermal, and fluid flow analysis. Emphasis on proper use of current commercial software and solution verification through traditional engineering analysis. 3 hours lecture. (021223)
MECH 410	Advanced Materials Science and Engineering	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: MATH 260, MECH 210. Recommended: CIVL 311. Design, manufacture, and practical applications of advanced engineering materials. Failure analysis and prevention of material failure in mechanical design. Microfabrication of micromechanical devices. 3 hours discussion. (005428)
MECH 424	Mechanical Vibrations	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: MECH 320. Free and forced vibrations of lumped parameter systems, transient vibrations, systems with several degrees-of-freedom. 3 hours discussion. (005437)
MECH 430	Nanoscale Science and Engineering	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CHEM 111, MECH 210, and PHYS 204B, or consent of the instructor. This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of nanoscale science and engineering including the areas of engineering, materials science, chemistry, and physics. The topics covered include advanced materials, synthesis and modification of nanomaterials, properties of nanomaterials, materials characterization, nanofabrication methods, and applications. It has three modules which are formal lectures, guest speakers, and projects. For the projects student learn to conduct a literature search on a given topic and are asked to present their project. They further have a chance to propose their own ideas for potential applications and are asked to give detailed methodology to execute the project. 3 hours discussion. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 9.0 units. (021952)
MECH 432	Energy Systems	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: MECH 338. Thermodynamics of power cycles, refrigeration, air-conditioning, and combustion processes; analysis, design, and testing of systems involving both conventional and renewable energy sources for power generation, heating, and cooling applications. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (005442)
MECH 433	Solar Energy Engineering	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 321; EECE 211; MECH 338 (may be taken concurrently). This introductory course covers the design and operation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems. Foundational topics include solar radiation characteristics, solar materials, and heat transfer. Solar PV systems include cell operations, I-V characteristics, module design, maximum power-point tracking, charge controllers, batteries, inverters, design of grid-tied and off-grid systems, and system performance evaluation. Solar thermal systems include flat-plate collectors, concentrating collectors, passive and active solar water heating, solar space heating and cooling, and solar thermal power systems. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (021438)
MECH 435	Low Speed Aerodynamics	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 321, MATH 260. Recommended: MECH 306. Flow around elementary shapes, concepts of flow circulation, lift and drag. Incompressible inviscid flows around thin airfoils and wings of finite span. 3 hours discussion. (005444)
MECH 440AW	Capstone Design I (W)	3.0	FS	GW W
Prerequisites: GE Oral Communication (A1) requirement; GE Written Communication (A2) requirement; MECH 200; MECH 340 with a grade of C- or higher. Recommended: MECA 380, MECH 308, MECH 338. Design methods applied to mechanical system in group design projects. Project definition, planning, and management. Design for manufacture, cost considerations, budgets, and teamwork. Oral and written presentation of design results. Initial stage of the capstone design project to be continued in MECH 440B. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours supervision. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (005433)
MECH 440B	Capstone Design II	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: MECH 440AW. Recommended: MECA 380, MECH 308, MECH 338. Continuation of the capstone design project from MECH 440AW including fabrication, testing, and evaluation of a working prototype. Impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal context. Ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering including continuing self-education and career development. Must be taken the semester immediately following MECH 440AW. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours supervision. (005434)
MECH 498	Special Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated. Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (005456)
MECH 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. See the department office for information on registering. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005457)
MECH 499H	Honors Project	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Completion of 12 units of upper-division MECH courses, faculty permission. Open by invitation to MECH majors who have a GPA among the top 5% of MECH students based upon courses taken at CSU, Chico. This is an "Honors in the Major" course; a grade of B or better in 6 units of MECH 499H certifies the designation of "Honors in the Major" to be printed on the transcript and the diploma. If taken twice, prerequisite to the second semester is a grade of B or better in the first semester. Each 3-unit course will require both formal written and oral presentations. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005458)
MECH 697	Independent Study	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005476)
MECH 698	Advanced Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (005475)
MECH 699P	Master's Project	1.0 -6.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. Independent study leading to a Master's Thesis of a special problem approved by student's graduate advisory committee. See the department office for registration procedure. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005485)
MECH 699T	Master's Thesis	1.0 -6.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. Independent study leading to a Master's Thesis of a special problem approved by student's graduate advisory committee. See the department office for registration procedure. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005483)

Technology Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
TECH 101	MESA Orientation Class	2.0	FA
Prerequisites: MESA eligibility. A comprehensive introduction that provides incoming Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) students with an overview of the fields of engineering and computer science, along with information on degree requirements, technical skills needed, working in industry, professional organizations, and professional development. In addition, there is an introduction to campus resources and university life for first-year MESA students. 2 hours lecture. ABC/no credit grading. (003699)
TECH 180	Invention and Innovation	3.0	FS	GE
This course explores invention and innovation, looking at the social, cultural, economic, environmental, intellectual, and sustainable contexts of technologies and scientific advancements. Critical technologies and scientific advancements are explored; how these technologies and advancements came about including the individuals, connections, organizations, settings, and culture which enabled the development. The impact on the individual, culture, society, economy, environment, sustainability, and other technologies and advancements at their inception, in our current world and the future, are considered. Throughout these investigations attention is directed to the development and social context of these inventions and advancements, challenging students to understand the past as the foundation of the world today and setting the stage for the future. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (021220)
TECH 182	Science Fiction	3.0	FS	GE
This course explores technology and science through science fiction, both historical and contemporary. In our rapidly changing technological civilization, technology and science offer numerous benefits to individuals and to societies along with a host of new challenges and considerations often foreshadowed in science fiction. Science fiction has also been used as a vehicle to inform, misinform, motivate, or alarm its audience regarding social, cultural, environmental, sustainable, technological, scientific, and other issues. This course uses science fiction to explore the past, present, and possible future effects of science and technology on society, culture, environment, sustainability, as well as on invention and innovation. Throughout the course various nonfiction articles, science fiction stories, and sections of science fiction works are used in discussions around a variety of themes. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (021221)
TECH 380	Inventing the Future	3.0	FS	GE
Prerequisites: GE Foundation Physical Science and Life Science areas. Rise to the challenge and take responsibility for your future. In this course students explore the nature of invention and innovation in context of the individual, culture, society, economics, environment, technology science, and sustainability among others. Case studies of innovators and inventors are studied, placing the ideas and inventions in historic context as well as considering contemporary and future implications. In light of this exploration and study, the students are challenged to develop their own creative proposal for new innovations or inventions. Not simply a refinement, but a creative innovation and invention, and then to consider and analyze the implications and ramifications of their idea. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (021228)
TECH 380W	Inventing the Future (W)	3.0	FS	GE W
Prerequisites: GE Foundation Physical Science and Life Science areas. Rise to the challenge and take responsibility for your future. In this course students explore the nature of invention and innovation in context of the individual, culture, society, economics, environment, technology science, and sustainability among others. Case studies of innovators and inventors are studied, placing the ideas and inventions in historic context as well as considering contemporary and future implications. In light of this exploration and study, the students are challenged to develop their own creative proposal for new innovations or inventions. Not simply a refinement, but a creative innovation and invention, and then to consider and analyze the implications and ramifications of their idea. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course. (021363)
TECH 598	Advanced Special Topics	1.0 -4.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-4.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. (021448)