ENGR SLO’s

ENGR 108

  1. Distinguish and assess organizational behavior concepts.
  2. Interpret and compare approaches to organizational behavior.
  3. Evaluate the trends in the models of organizational behavior as they have developed over a period of time.
  4. Compare and contrast organizational behavior models.
  5. Analyze and evaluate barriers to effective communication.
  6. Compare and contrast intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
  7. Formulate procedures to promote diversity in teams.
  8. Compare and contrast the meaning and characteristics of organizational development.
  9. Evaluate the barriers and resistance to change within an organization.

ENGR 114

  1. Compare and contrast the key elements of machine tools.
  2. Explain the rationale for the use of a specific machine tool.
  3. Examine and describe the relationship of different machining processes.
  4. Compare and contrast conventional and non-conventional machining.
  5. Formulate procedures for manufacturing efficiency.
  6. Explain the process for determining machining steps.
  7. Compare and contrast the tools used in different industries.
  8. Identify and assess the steps in the selection of a machine tool.
  9. List and explain the requirements for machine tool selection.
  10. Define decision-making and examine problem solving as it relates to machine tool technology.

ENGR 116

  1. Explain the basic design principles and technologies of sustainable systems.
  2. Describe the benefits and limitations of sustainable shelter.
  3. Compare and contrast renewable energy and non-renewable energy.
  4. Investigate the potentials of green building technologies to help solve environmental and economic problems.
  5. Examine and describe how the manufacturing industry is involved in the green construction industry.
  6. Explain the concept of energy efficiency.
  7. Investigate and report on the potential energy savings through energy efficiency and conservation methods.
  8. Discuss concepts and issues related to the sustainable shelter movement.

ENGR 117

  1. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of installing a solar PV system.
  2. Differentiate between solar irradiance and solar irradiation.
  3. Identify factors to be considered when preparing a proposal, including cost estimates, size, performance and value of a PV system.
  4. Describe various energy sources that can be interfaced with PV systems.
  5. Determine the electrical output of similar and dissimilar PV devices connected in series and in parallel.
  6. Differentiate between the basic types and classifications of batteries.
  7. Identify the principal functions and features of charge controllers.
  8. Explain the basic types of inverters used in PV systems.
  9. Describe the primary factors that affect system sizing.
  10. Compare and contrast the various types of attachment methods.
  11. Calculate the voltage and current limits for various circuits of a PV system.

ENGR 118

  1. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of installing a solar thermal system.
  2. Evaluate the difference between solar irradiance and solar irradiation.
  3. Identify factors to be considered when preparing a proposal, including cost estimates, size, performance and value of a solar thermal system.
  4. Assess various energy sources that can be interfaced with solar systems.
  5. Determine the type of storage requirements for a solar thermal system.
  6. Compare and contrast different types of insulation.
  7. Differentiate between different types of selective surfaces.
  8. Analyze passive solar construction.
  9. Apply solar thermal theory to daily household uses.

ENGR 119

  1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of installing a small wind energy system.
  2. Differentiate between wind power and wind speed.
  3. Design a proposal of a small wind energy system, integrating cost estimates, size, performance and value.
  4. Analyze various energy sources that can be interfaced with small wind energy systems.
  5. Explain the type of battery storage requirements for a small wind energy system.
  6. Distinguish between the different types of wind turbine blades.
  7. Differentiate between different types of hybrid systems.
  8. Describe electrical utility intertie.
  9. Apply small wind energy theory to daily household uses.

ENGR 164

1.Calculate area and linear measurements, horizontal and vertical angle measurements, direction and leveling measurements.

2.Ability to compute statistical calculations for traverse, coordinates, triangulation, and error analysis.

3.Interpret coordinate geometry and legal descriptions using the Public Lands Surveying System.

4.Demonstrate field survey skills using a variety of survey instruments, from manual to electronic.

5.Analyze and rectify errors in survey measurements.

6.Formulate a plan for a field survey given extreme terrain and poor weather conditions.

7.Understand the basic applications of datum, traverse, level, plane table and stadia.

8.Integrate map projection, coordinate and field control data for a plane survey map area into an automated mapping system, such as Computer Aided Drafting or Geographic Information Systems.

ENGR 165

  1. Apply surveying mathematics to calculate trigonometric, curve, area, direction and slope functions.
  2. Calculate advanced mathematical equations for spiral, vertical and superelevation curves.
  3. Implement quadratic and simultaneous equations.
  4. Interpret the basics of boundary law and property surveys for understanding legal descriptions of boundaries, deeds, easements, subdivisions and so on.
  5. Differentiate between various types of survey techniques, such as hydrography versus mineral surveys.
  6. Integrate photogrammetry into a surveying application while recognizing potential errors due to ground coverage, base height ratio, scale and relief displacement.
  7. Discuss the relevance to astronomical techniques, including but not limited to the advancements made with EDM and GPS.
  8. Explain the ethical and legal limitations of surveyors when consulting with a potential client

ENGR 166

  1. Explain the purpose and function how/why the United States Public Land Survey System was developed.
  2. Explain and describe how government corners are to be established.
  3. Differentiate between lost and obliterated corners of the Public Land System.
  4. Demonstrate competency in establishment of property corners of subdivision boundaries and property boundaries.
  5. Compare/analyze and review land descriptions.
  6. Compare and contrast the principles of the California Subdivision Map Act and Land Surveyor’s Act.
  7. Evaluate professional surveying integrity and the utilization in today work place.

ENGR 167

  1. Operate a precision GPS unit and understand multi-functionality of data acquisition.
  2. Design and organize GPS data collection procedures.
  3. Collect, input, edit and process data acquired with GPS in the field.
  4. Evaluate satellite system transmission, receiver signals and positioning accuracy.
  5. Manipulate post-processed data.
  6. Calculate statistical measures of error for least square adjustments.
  7. Export data to mapping software programs, for instance, computer aided drawings or Geographic Information Systems.
  8. Apply appropriate geodetic reference systems and mapping models.

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