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Course Descriptions

 

Forensic Science
  

  • FS 171 - Forensic Criminology

    3 units
    Contextualizes mental processes, intentions, motivations, and reactions of criminals, police, victims, and the courts systems. Critically examines the psychology of deviant behavior, the evidentiary processes in justice systems, and the validity and reliability that come with testimony and criminal defenses.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): JS 100W .
    Grading: Graded


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French
  
  
  
  
  

  • FREN 25A - Intermediate French: Reading

    4 units
    Intensive training in reading authentic texts of a broad variety of genres in French to increase the students’ proficiency from ACTFL Low Intermediate to Mid and High Intermediate levels.

    Satisfies C2: Letters

    Prerequisite(s): One Year of college-level French (or equivalent or SJSU placement exam).
    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 25B - Intermediate French: Writing

    4 units
    Intensive practice in French expository writing to increase the students’ written proficiency from ACTFL Low Intermediate to Mid and High levels. Review of major grammatical rules, vocabulary development and introduction to translation.

    Satisfies C2: Letters

    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 25C - Intermediate French: Oral Communication

    4 units
    Practice in pronunciation, listening and speaking in formal and informal situations. Introduction to Francophone cultures and linguistic variations. May be repeated twice for credit.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of of college French (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 92 - International Program Studies

    1-12 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • FREN 101A - Advanced French: Reading and Writing

    4 units
    Increase proficiency in reading/writing from intermediate high to advanced. Gain competence in reading abstract and linguistically complex materials (fiction, non fiction and creative). Improve ability to express self in formal and informal writing on practical, social or professional topics.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Two years of college French or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 101B - Advanced French: Written Communication

    4 units
    Increase proficiency in reading/writing from advanced to advanced plus level. Gain competence in reading materials that are abstract and linguistically complex (literary genres). Improve ability to write about topics with precision and describe, narrate and support point of view.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Two years of college French or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 101C - Advanced French: Oral Communication

    4 units
    Ability to participate effectively in most formal and informal exchanges on practical, social, professional and abstract topics. Express and support opinions and hypothesize using native-like discourse strategies. May be repeated for credit, but only 3 units apply to minor or major.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Two years of college French or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 102A - French Culture

    4 units
    History, physical and cultural geography, fine/folk art and daily life of France up to the time of the Revolution.

    Prerequisite(s): 20 units of college French (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 102B - Francophone Cultures: Through Literature and Cinema

    3 units
    History, physical and cultural geography, fine/folk art and daily life of France and French-speaking countries. GE Area: V.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understanding.

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing. Online - taught in English.


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  • FREN 105 - Advanced Grammar: Phonetic Analysis

    4 units
    Contrastive analysis of French and English sound systems and their practical application to pronunciation. Intensive conversation and reading of poetry and plays. Language laboratory.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Four semesters of college French (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 110 - Advanced Grammar: Grammatical Analysis

    4 units
    Structural analysis. Comparison of morphological and syntactical patterns of English and French. Course is repeatable for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 101B  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 132 - Special Topics in French for Careers

    4 units
    Provides a focus on the use of the French language for various professions, and examines in depth selected topics in regard to French in the professional world. Repeatable for up to 8 units when topic changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): 4 semesters of French or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 160 - Masters of French Literature

    4 units
    Significant periods or genres. May be repeated for credit when content changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Two courses from 120, 140 series (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 170 - Translation and Comparative Stylistics

    4 units
    Theory and practice of translation for various purposes including literary, scientific, and professional ones. Comparative stylistics of English and French.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 110  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 180 - Individual Studies in French

    1-3 units
    Individual work by arrangement.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing in French (or equivalent preparation with grade of “B”) and instructor consent.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • FREN 192 - International Program Studies

    1-12 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • FREN 202 - Seminar in French/Francophone Civilizations and Culture

    3 units
    Research projects exploring the character of France, analysis of French culture and institutions or the appreciation of the cultural richness and diversity of Francophone areas throughout the world, highlighting differences among French-speaking peoples and countries.

    Grading: Graded


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  • FREN 292 - International Program Studies

    1-6 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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General Engineering
  

  • ENGR 5 - Science of High Technology

    3 units
    Scientific principles underlying commonly used high technology devices and systems such as the computer, cell phone, IPODS, cameras, and the Internet. Emphasizes practical applications of scientific principles to contemporary engineering products and services.

    Satisfies B1: Physical Science

    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 8Q - Engineering Success

    1 units
    Combination of workshop and lab exercises emphasizing group interaction, communications skills and problem solving for incoming students. May be repeated for a total of 2 units.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 2 hours.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 2 units.

    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • ENGR 10 - Introduction to Engineering

    3 units
    Introduction to engineering through hands-on design projects, case studies, and problem-solving using computers. Students also acquire non-technical skills, such as team skills and the ability to deal with ethical dilemmas.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hour/lab 3 hours.

    Satisfies E: Human Understanding & Development

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for MATH 19  and Writing Enrollment Category W-I or W-II, or ENGL 1AF  with a grade of CR, or ENGL 1A  with a grade of C- or better. Engineering Majors Only
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 11 - Intro to Engineering: Transfer Students

    1 units
    Ethical issues related to engineering. Information literacy and communication skills in engineering. Working on multidisciplinary teams on collaborative engineering projects.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division transfer student in engineering
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 25 - The Digital World and Society

    3 units
    The secure, effective and ethical use of information technology. The effect of such technology on people and institutions. Technology-related challenges to society and policy. Frameworks for the analysis of information technology with respect to its cultural, historical, environmental, and spatial contexts.

    Satisfies D1: Human Behavior

    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with CS 25 . General Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • ENGR 60SL - Engineering Projects in Community Service

    1 units
    EPICS is a service-learning course where engineering students work in multidisciplinary teams to undertake community-identified engineering projects. Students will gain insight into design and development processes and perform and report upon tasks consistent with their level of discipline expertise.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Engineering major; non-remedial
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 90W - Technical Writing Workshop

    2 units
    Weekly writing and speaking practice to develop technical communication skills. Repeatable not for graduation credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Referral by engineering faculty.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • ENGR 92 - International Program Studies

    1-6 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • ENGR 100W - Engineering Reports

    3 units
    Regular technical writing assignments and company-focused oral presentations while integrating effects of environmental factors as they relate to products, systems and engineering processes. GE Area: R and Z.

    Lecture 3 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies Z+R: Written Communication II + Earth & Environment.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1B  or equivalent second semester composition course (with a grade of C- or better); completion of core GE; satisfaction of Writing Skills Test or completion of ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with C or better; and upper division standing. Allowed Declared Majors: All Engineering, Aviation, Industrial Technology, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Or Graduate or Postbaccalaureate level.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Must be passed with C or better to satisfy the CSU Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).


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  • ENGR 101 - Engineering Seminar

    1 units
    Seminars and guest lectures covering engineering-related career development, ethics, report writing, professionalism, finance, self-assessment and how to effectively function in a multidisciplinary environment. Repeatable course to be taken in consecutive semesters of the junior year of the BS General Engineering.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 2 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper Division Standing in General Engineering Program.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 102 - Renewable Energy Engineering

    3 units
    Scientific and engineering concepts associated with energy and the environment. Overview of the physical concept of energy and the scientific thoughts and processes associated with energy. Primary sources of energy in use today. Study of conservation of energy, and how energy use has synergism with pollution and its global effects on sustainability.

    Prerequisite(s): College level calculus, physics and chemistry.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 105 - Teacher Enhancement for Engineering

    3 units
    A thematic approach to the study of relevant topics and concepts in engineering. Development of inquiry-based, hands-on classroom activities in engineering education.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • ENGR 108 - Green Electronics

    3 units
    Scientific principles underlying electronic and computer devices for non-engineers. Energy efficiency of consumer devices. Electricity consumption of the electronics students use in their daily lives. Social impacts of energy efficiency. GE Area: R.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth & Environment.

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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  • ENGR 119 - Energy and the Environment

    3 units
    Introduces students to the sources of energy that fuel industrial civilization and the environmental impacts of energy extraction, distribution, and consumption. Explores a range of approaches to moving society toward a more sustainable energy future.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth & Environment

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.

    Cross-listed with ENVS 119 . Environmental Studies is responsible for scheduling.


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  • ENGR 120 - Programming Concepts for Behavioral and Social Science Applications

    3 units
    This course covers the application of Python programming to the fields of behavioral and social sciences, as well as basic building blocks of computers and the Web. This course also covers how programming is used in various careers.

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 95  or MATH 30  or MATH 30X  or MATH 71  or MATH 71X .
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 121 - Data Structures and Algorithms for Behavioral and Social Science Applications

    3 units
    Represent and analyze behavioral and social science data using Python and data structures such as classes, trees, and graphs; use related algorithms to solve behavioral and social science problems.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 120  with C- or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 157SL - Community Action/Community Service

    3 units
    A campus-wide service learning program with opportunities for direct involvement with local community services, both off campus and on campus. Weekly seminars held on campus or at the field site, plus four to six hours of community service work per week at the field site.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A   with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.

    Cross-listed with COMM 157SL  / EDUC 157SL  / HA 157SL  / SCI 157SL . Communication Studies is responsible for scheduling.


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  • ENGR 160SL - Engineering Projects in Community Service UD

    1 units
    EPICS UD is a service-learning course where upper division engineering students work in multidisciplinary teams to undertake community-identified engineering projects. Students will gain insight into design and development processes and perform and report upon tasks consistent with their level of discipline expertise.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Engineering major; upper division standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 180 - Individual Studies

    1-3 units
    Individual work on special topics, by arrangement.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing and instructor consent. Allowed Declared Majors: Engineering. Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • ENGR 184 - Business Strategy in Practice in Technology Enterprise

    3 units
    This course provides students with the practical tools and assessment for applying their business acumen. The first half introduces the students to standard business assessment tools that feed business strategies, such as marketing, business development and M & A. The second half of the course is comprised of developing the basic elements of a formal Business Plan and providing both comprehension and application levels of learning of business strategy.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 193 or ENGR 193 and BUS 181.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 192 - International Program Studies

    1-12 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • ENGR 194 - Business Organization and Management of Technology Enterprise

    3 units
    This course provides a “top down” overview of how commercial business works, including the business components: Corporate Environments, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Customer Insights, Management/Leadership. Communication and business soft skills will be covered providing a foundation for a solid business acumen. All class sessions focus on local and global perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 193 or ENGR 193.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with BUS5 194 . General Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • ENGR 195A - Global and Social Issues in Engineering

    1 units
    Interdisciplinary seminar treating social and global impacts of technology and engineering. This integrated GE experience requires students to apply these concepts in their senior project classes. Students must enroll concurrently in their department senior project course Part A.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US when taken as part of Engineering Major sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 100W  with a C or better. Engineering Majors only. Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses.
    Corequisite(s): Enrollment in major capstone course or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Meets GE Areas S and V when course is taken in combination with ENGR 195B  and Engineering major specific sequence. Must be passed with a C or better to earn S and V


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  • ENGR 195B - Global and Social Issues in Engineering

    1 units
    Second course in a two-course sequence to support the integration of General Education Area S and Area V into the engineering major. Case study approach to the relationship of engineering to social, ethical and cultural aspects of the broader community both in the U. S. and worldwide. GE Area: V when taken as part of Engineering Major Sequence.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understanding.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 195A  (with a grade of “C” or better). Engineering Majors Only. Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. 
    Corequisite(s): Enrollment in major capstone course or equivalent. 
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): To receive credit for GE Areas S and V, students must complete both ENGR 195A  and ENGR 195B, each with a grade of C or better. They must also complete their senior project course sequence and earn a grade of C or better in each course. All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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  • ENGR 195C - Interdisciplinary Senior Project I

    3 units
    Interdisciplinary team senior design projects. Proposal preparation with feasibility plans and specifications; oral and written reports; professional seminars.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US when taken as part of an engineering major sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 100W ; eligible for senior project course in major.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Meets GE Areas S and V when course is taken in combination with: ENGR 195D , ENGR 195A  and ENGR 195B 


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  • ENGR 195D - Interdisciplinary Senior Project II

    3 units
    Construction, testing, and evaluation of the design from ENGR 195C  culminating in demonstrations and written and oral presentations to faculty, industry mentors and peers.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understanding when taken as part of an engineering major sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 195C  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Meets GE Areas S and V when course is taken in combination with: ENGR 195C , ENGR 195A  and ENGR 195B  


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  • ENGR 195E - Interdisciplinary Computing Project

    3 units
    Culminating project experience for students to apply computing knowledge and skills to solving problems or generating insights in their chosen area of study such as behavioral and social sciences.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 120  or Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 197 - Cooperative Education Project

    3 units
    Part or full-time on-site paid work experience based on a pre-approved project assignment in area of student’s career objective. Oral presentations, written final report and evaluation by project supervisor. Approved technical elective.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with AVIA 197  / CHE 197  / CMPE 197  / EE 197  / ISE 197  / MATE 197  / ME 197  / TECH 197 . General Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • ENGR 198 - Technology and Civilization

    3 units
    History, development, and use of technology in different cultures. Technology’s impact on society, global environment, the workplace, cultural values, gender roles, and newly industrialized countries of the world.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understanding

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.

    Cross-listed with CMPE 198  / ME 198  / TECH 198 . Technology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • ENGR 199A - Senior Design Project I

    1 units
    First semester of year-long team project carried out under faculty supervision. Project proceeds from problem definition to analysis, design and validation, experimentation including possible construction and testing.

    Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 100W  with a C or higher and Senior standing in BS General Engineering Program.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 199B - Senior Design Project II

    2 units
    Second semester of a two-semester team project carried out under faculty supervision. Project proceeds from problem definition to analysis, design and validation, experimentation including possible construction and testing.

    Lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 199A  with a grade of C or better.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 200W - Engineering Reports and Graduate Research

    3 units
    Graduate level technical writing workshop designed to develop advanced communication skills that will readily transfer to the engineer’s professional needs, along with research methodologies, copyright issues, and proper documentation for the master’s thesis project.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and completion of an undergraduate writing course.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • ENGR 201 - Engineering Analysis

    3 units
    Mathematical techniques for solving engineering problems. Topics include linear systems analysis, probability and statistics, and differential equations. Applications include modeling and simulation, optimization, projection, experimental design. Several computer projects are required.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 202 - Systems Engineering

    3 units
    Large scale system design and development. Integrated approach including mission statement, synthesis of design concepts, tradeoff studies, risk assessment and interactions encountered in the optimal design, development, manufacture and test of systems.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • ENGR 203 - Engineering Management

    3 units
    Students will develop contemporary expertise in the principles of engineering finance, management, IP, operations management, performance metrics, and their application to design, development, and commercialization of new products and services in dynamic environments.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 206 - Renewable Energy Systems

    3 units
    Advanced knowledge in renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, waves and tidal energy. Solar resources and technologies, Integrated Resource Planning and System Operations, Enabling technologies and new energy use trends: Smart Grid, Demand Response, Energy Storage, and Electric Vehicles.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 212 - Engineering Management in a Global Economy

    3 units
    Application of engineering methodologies and practices to manage projects and organizations in a global digital economy. Topics include shifting from a manufacturing, production, marketing, and supply chain to a service economy, premium manufacturing, ethics, and competitive soft skills.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 203  or Instructor Consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 231 - Fundamentals of Facility Management

    3 units
    Overview of facility managersâ financial and business responsibilities. Principles of real estate and property management, facility operations, maintenance activities, and human resource management. Includes sustainable development, environmental management, and corporate social responsibility.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 232 - Technology for Facility Management

    3 units
    Overview of current and emerging facility management technologies and how and when to apply them. Includes facility management automation, transactional and human-centric processes, building automation and control systems, BIM technologies, and GIS analysis.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 233 - Managing Facility Assets for Cost and Compliance

    3 units
    Fundamental skills for assessing condition indices of assets in high-tech factories/laboratories, large office buildings, and other modern facilities; quantifying costs and financial impacts; and providing decision support for asset replacement or maintenance and for lease negotiation. Includes ISO 55000 standards for facility management.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 234 - Facility Operations and Maintenance

    3 units
    Fundamental skills and management and assessment tools for facility maintenance and operations. Includes predictive facility maintenance management, facility maintenance methods and strategies, analysis of service providers, and analysis of facility systems, equipment, and grounds.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 231 
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 236 - Design for Manufacturability

    3 units
    Knowledge-based design, value engineering, DFM methodologies, robust design, process and materials selection, design constraints, design for assembly. Techniques of quality engineering, CAD/CAM integration and simultaneous engineering, cost estimating, activity-based costing, case studies, team projects.

    Prerequisite(s): Principles of Design and Manufacturing Processes.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 240 - Control Systems Design and Applications

    3 units
    Introduction to control system analysis, feedback control theory, control law design and implementation.  Topics include system modeling and identification, computer simulation, frequency domain and state space design approaches, control law implementation, and commonly used sensors and actuators for control systems.  CAD tools for control systems analysis, design and simulation are used throughout this course. 

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 261 - Battery Technologies I

    3 units
    ENGR 261 teaches fundamentals of battery technologies. Concepts and understanding of electrochemical interactions, kinetics and thermodynamics in batteries will be covered. Basic concepts, material development and modeling of lithium-ion batteries will be discussed as well as understanding of flow batteries. Advanced and future technologies for next generation batteries will be introduced.

    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 262 - Battery Technologies II

    3 units
    This follow-up course will provide an in-depth look at batteries with a focus on cutting-edge research and development. Topics such as material synthesis techniques, science of electrode fabrication, advanced characterization techniques, battery life degradation mechanisms, design of battery electrodes, thermal management, and state-of-charge and state-of-health measurements will be covered.

    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 263 - Battery Electrochemsitry

    3 units
    This course will cover the basics of electrochemistry, including thermodynamics, kinetics, mass transfer effects, reference electrodes, porous electrodes, dilute and concentrated solution theory, and electro-analytical methods, including voltammetry, coulometry and impedance spectroscopy.

    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 264 - Battery Manufacturing

    3 units
    Lectures will cover the manufacturing of Li-ion cells and battery packs in detail and the basics steps in manufacturing, equipment, cost considerations, and quality issues related to manufacturing.

    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 265 - Battery Control Systems

    3 units
    Learn how to design, analyze, and perform experiments for model and system validation work on battery control systems in electric vehicles, solar and/or wind renewable energy storage, and retrieval systems for the electric grid.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program. 


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  • ENGR 271 - Passive Optical Sensing

    3 units
    An introduction to passive optical sensing systems, including application areas, phenomenology and component/technology performance analysis. Detector types, principles, noise and sensor cooling issues will be addressed. Case studies and system analysis of complete passive optical sensing systems included.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 281 - Master’s Project/Thesis Preparation Seminar

    1 units
    Preparation for project or thesis research, including development of scope, assembly of committee, preparation of schedule, completion of literature survey, completion of introductory chapter for final report, and research proposal examination at the end of the course.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Complete common and option core courses, a grade of “B” or better in ENGR 200W  or any GS&R approved course that satisfies the Graduate Writing Competency Requirement and approved candidacy form on file.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 282A - Engineering for Teachers: Introduction to Engineering Design

    3 units
    A thematic approach to the study of relevant topics and concepts in engineering. Development of inquiry-based, hands-on classroom activities in engineering education. Design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 282B - Engineering for Teachers: Principles of Engineering

    3 units
    A thematic approach to the study of relevant topics and concepts in engineering. Communication, presentation skills and teamwork, visualization and sketching techniques, introduction to mechanical systems and mechanisms, basic thermodynamics, fluid control and hydraulic systems, control systems and feedback, robotics, engineering units, instruments, tools and measurements, statics, material properties and strength of materials

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 282C - Engineering for Teachers: Digital Electronics

    3 units
    A thematic approach to the study of relevant topics and concepts in electronics engineering. Introduction to process and control of digital signals, design process for combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 282D - Engineering for Teachers: Gateway to Technology Foundations

    3 units
    A project-based curricular approach to the teaching of technology, designed to challenge and engage the natural curiosity and imagination of middle school students. Introduction to mechanical and computer control systems, robotics and animation, and explorations of the importance of energy, including innovative ways to reduce, conserve and produce it using solar, thermal and wind power.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 282E - Engineering for Teachers: Gateway to Technology Specializations

    3 units
    A project-based curricular approach to the teaching of technology, designed to challenge and engage the natural curiosity and imagination of middle school students. Includes units on the impact of energy on our lives and the environment; the science behind aeronautics; design, build and test an airfoil; the science of electricity, behavior and parts of atoms, and sensing devices; knowledge and skills in basic circuitry design and examine the impact of electricity on our lives.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 282F - Engineering for Teachers: Civil Engineering and Architecture

    3 units
    A thematic approach to the study of relevant topics and concepts in engineering. Development of inquiry-based, hands-on classroom activities in engineering education. History of and careers in civil engineering and architecture including residential and commercial design, aesthetics and building safety codes.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 282G - Engineering for Teachers: Aerospace Engineering

    3 units
    A thematic approach to the study of relevant topics and concepts in engineering. Development of inquiry-based, hands-on classroom activities in engineering education. Introduction to the study of relevant topics and concepts in aerospace engineering, including the history and physics of flight, flight navigation, aerospace design, materials and structures, propulsion, flight physiology, space travel and aerospace careers.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 282H - Engineering for Teachers: Biotechnical Engineering

    3 units
    A thematic approach to the study of relevant topics and concepts in engineering. Development of inquiry-based, hands-on classroom activities in engineering education and careers. Topics include biotechnical history and industry, impact of technology on human health and safety, forensics, biomedical, environmental and agricultural applications.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 282J - Engineering for Teachers: Computer Integrated Manufacturing

    3 units
    A thematic approach to the study of relevant topics and concepts in engineering. Development of inquiry-based, hands-on classroom activities in engineering education and careers. Topics include history of manufacturing, control systems, design for manufacturability, cost estimating, and elements of automation.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 282K - Engineering for Teachers: Engineering Design and Development

    3 units
    A thematic approach to the study of relevant topics and concepts in engineering. Development of inquiry-based, hands-on classroom activities in engineering education and careers. Topics include project management, research and development of problem solutions, prototyping and testing, project and process evaluation, documentation and presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 295A - Master Project I

    3 units
    In-depth developmental engineering work relating to problems of interest to an individual or a group of students. Project includes proposal formulation, analysis, design, implementation, and testing.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Advisor consent. Not available to Open University students.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 295B - Master Project II

    3 units
    A continuation of ENGR 295A . Students complete the in-depth project, write a detailed project report and make a comprehensive presentation and demonstration of project.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Candidacy of Master’s Degree and CMPE 295A  or CMPE 295W . Not available to Open University students.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 297C - Special Topics in Systems Engineering

    3 units
    Special seminars and discussions to augment regularly-scheduled graduate courses. Emphasis on systems, process, product, and service integration in short-life cycle product and service industries using systems, concurrent engineering, and cost of ownership principles.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 297D - Special Topics in Emerging Technologies

    1-3 units
    Special topics in emerging technologies that emphasize new development in technologies, skills and knowledge which are suitable for the new technologies development such as but not limited to Machine Learning, Big Data Processing, Analytics, Data Analysis, and Information retrieval.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 297E - Special Topics in Electronic Materials and Devices

    3 units
    Special Seminars and discussions to augment regularly-scheduled graduate courses. Emphasis on VLSI design computer-aided design, modeling, simulation and testing. Materials and processes includes characterizing and processing of electronic materials.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 297G - Battery Technology 1

    3 units
    Basic and fundamentals about battery technologies. Cover the concepts and understanding of electrochemical, kinetics and thermodynamics in batteries. Discussion on basic concepts on material development and modeling of lithium-ion batteries as well as understanding of flow batteries. Introduction to advanced and future technologies for next generation batteries.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor’s consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 297M - Special Topics in Engineering Management

    3 units
    Special seminars and discussions to augment regularly-schedule graduate courses. Emphasis on engineering management fundamentals, product development and marketing, finance management, managing people and organizations and communication, planning, estimation, tracking metrics, risk analysis, e-business, project and change management.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor’s consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • ENGR 298 - Master’s Project

    2 units
    Completion of an in-depth project, a detailed project report, followed by a comprehensive presentation and demonstration of project.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 281 , satisfaction of English Proficiency requirement, advancement to candidacy.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ENGR 298I - MSE Internship

    1-3 units
    Student will be employed in an industry as an intern, working in an engineering area to their MSE option. This course supplements and supports the student’s program of study.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must have graduate standing.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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