printer friendly pageENGR 50: Introduction to Materials Science, Nanotechnology Emphasis
The structure, bonding, and atomic arrangements in materials leading to their properties and applications. Topics include electronic and mechanical behavior, emphasizing nanotechnology, solid state devices, and advanced structural and composite materials.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Sinclair, R. (PI)
;
Bantug, A. (TA)
ENGR 50E: Introduction to Materials Science, Energy Emphasis
Materials structure, bonding and atomic arrangements leading to their properties and applications. Topics include electronic, thermal and mechanical behavior; emphasizing energy related materials and challenges.
Terms: Win, Sum
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Mannix, A. (PI)
;
Peng, H. (TA)
ENGR 50M: Introduction to Materials Science, Biomaterials Emphasis
Topics include: the relationship between atomic structure and macroscopic properties of man-made and natural materials; mechanical and thermodynamic behavior of surgical implants including alloys, ceramics, and polymers; and materials selection for biotechnology applications such as contact lenses, artificial joints, and cardiovascular stents. No prerequisite.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
ENGR 55: Foundational Biology for Engineers (CHEMENG 55)
Biology, physics, and chemistry are the substrates for the modern engineer. Whether you are interested in developing the next generation of medicines or would like the next material or catalyst you design to be inspired by solutions found in Nature, this course will deepen your knowledge of the foundational concepts in biology and enrich your engineering skills. We will introduce the physical principles that underlie the construction and function of living cells, the fundamental building block of life. Emphasis will be on systems, logic, quantitation, and mechanisms of the molecular processes utilized by all life on Earth. This course has no prerequisites, but prior completion of
CHEM 31 or equivalent is highly recommended.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
ENGR 60: Engineering Economics and Sustainability (CEE 146S)
Engineering Economics is a subset of the field of economics that draws upon the logic of economics, but adds that analytical power of mathematics and statistics. The concepts developed in this course are broadly applicable to many professional and personal decisions, including making purchasing decisions, deciding between project alternatives, evaluating different processes, and balancing environmental and social costs against economic costs. The concepts taught in this course will be increasingly valuable as students climb the carrier ladder in private industry, a non-governmental organization, a public agency, or in founding their own startup. Eventually, the ability to make informed decisions that are based in fundamental analysis of alternatives is a part of every career. As such, this course is recommended for engineering and non-engineering students alike. This course is taught exclusively online in every quarter it is offered. (Prerequisites:
MATH 19 or 20 or approved equivalent.)
Terms: Aut, Spr, Sum
| Units: 3
ENGR 62: Introduction to Optimization (MS&E 111, MS&E 211)
Formulation and computational analysis of linear, quadratic, and other convex optimization problems. Applications in machine learning, operations, marketing, finance, and economics. Prerequisite:
CME 100 or
MATH 51.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Ye, Y. (PI)
;
Herrscher, J. (TA)
;
Hu, C. (TA)
;
Sun, C. (TA)
;
Zhang, E. (TA)
;
Zhang, X. (TA)
ENGR 65: Modern Physics for Engineers (EE 65)
This course introduces the core ideas of modern physics that enable applications ranging from solar energy and efficient lighting to the modern electronic and optical devices and nanotechnologies that sense, process, store, communicate and display all our information. Though the ideas have broad impact, the course is widely accessible to engineering and science students with only basic linear algebra and calculus through simple ordinary differential equations as mathematics background. Topics include the quantum mechanics of electrons and photons (Schr¿dinger's equation, atoms, electrons, energy levels and energy bands; absorption and emission of photons; quantum confinement in nanostructures), the statistical mechanics of particles (entropy, the Boltzmann factor, thermal distributions), the thermodynamics of light (thermal radiation, limits to light concentration, spontaneous and stimulated emission), and the physics of information (Maxwell's demon, reversibility, entropy and noise in physics and information theory). Pre-requisite:
Physics 41. Pre- or co-requisite:
Math 53 or
CME 102.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
ENGR 76: Information Science and Engineering
What is information? How can we measure and efficiently represent it? How can we reliably communicate and store it over media prone to noise and errors? How can we make sound decisions based on partial and noisy information? This course introduces the basic notions required to address these questions, as well as the principles and techniques underlying the design of modern information, communication, and decision-making systems with relations to and applications in machine-learning, through genomics, to neuroscience. Students will get a hands-on appreciation of the concepts via projects in small groups, where they will develop their own systems for streaming of multi-media data under human-centric performance criteria. Prerequisite:
CS 106A.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-FR
Instructors:
Ozgur, A. (PI)
;
Ayoob, M. (TA)
;
Chandak, S. (TA)
;
Chekuri, S. (TA)
;
Chen, W. (TA)
;
Dodhia, P. (TA)
;
Goel, A. (TA)
;
Kim, E. (TA)
;
Kim, J. (TA)
;
Kuo, E. (TA)
;
Manuelito, T. (TA)
;
Nazirkhanova, K. (TA)
;
Peng, T. (TA)
;
Song, D. (TA)
ENGR 80: Introduction to Bioengineering (Engineering Living Matter) (BIOE 80)
Students completing
BIOE 80 should have a working understanding for how to approach the systematic engineering of living systems to benefit all people and the planet. Our main goals are (1) to help students learn ways of thinking about engineering living matter and (2) to empower students to explore the broader ramifications of engineering life. Specific concepts and skills covered include but are not limited to: capacities of natural life on Earth; scope of the existing human-directed bioeconomy; deconstructing complicated problems; reaction & diffusion systems; microbial human anatomy; conceptualizing the engineering of biology; how atoms can be organized to make molecules; how to print DNA from scratch; programming genetic sensors, logic, & actuators; biology beyond molecules (photons, electrons, etc.); constraints limiting what life can do; and possible health challenges in 2030. And we explore questions like, how does what we want shape bioengineering, and who should choose and realize various competing bioengineering futures?
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-FR
ENGR 90: Environmental Science and Technology (CEE 70)
Introduction to environmental quality and the technical background necessary for understanding environmental issues, controlling environmental degradation, and preserving air and water quality. Material balance concepts for tracking substances in the environmental and engineering systems.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Kopperud, R. (PI)
;
Teng, X. (TA)
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