Engineering

• Department Information
• Program Description
• Career Opportunities
• Features
• Preparation
• Major Requirements (B.S.)
• Other Degree Requirements
• Undergraduate Courses

Department Information

Department of Engineering
College of Science
Office: Valley Business & Technology Center, Rm. VBT 346
Phone: (510) 885-2654
Website: www20.csueastbay.edu/csci/departments/engineering/
 

Professors
Saeid Motavalli (Chair), Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh
Zinovy Radovilsky (joint appointment in Engineering and Management), Ph.D. Scientific Research Institute of Labor, Moscow
Eric A. Suess (joint appointment in Engineering and Statistics), Ph.D. University of California, Davis
Helen Zong, Ph.D. University of Houston
 
Associate Professors
David Bowen, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley
Farnaz Ganjeizadeh, Ph.D. University of Alabama at Huntsville
 
Assistant Professors
Cristián Gaedicke, Ph.D. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Roger Doering (joint appointment in Engineering and Mathematics/Computer Science), Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley
Farzad Shahbodaghlou, Ph.D. Purdue University

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Program Description

Computer engineers are involved in all aspects of computing, from the design of individual microprocessors, personal computers, and supercomputers, to circuit design, as well as the integration of computer systems into other kinds of systems (a motor vehicle, for example, has a number of subsystems that are computer oriented). Common computer engineering tasks include writing embedded software for real-time micro-controllers, working sensors, designing mixed signal circuit boards, and designing operating systems.

Industrial Engineering is the profession concerned with solving engineering problems by applying scientific logic and systems methodology and by utilizing information, energy, materials, facilities, and personnel most effectively. Its objectives are to improve quality, increase efficiency and reduce costs associated with the production of goods and services and to act as the interface between technology and humans. Engineering methods and practical knowledge are used in formulating decision models for the optimum application of engineering principles. The Industrial Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone: (410) 347-7700

Mission Statement

The Engineering program at California State University, East Bay provides a quality engineering education that prepares its graduates for employment related to their major and with an aptitude for continued learning. The program provides students with technical and problem solving capabilities, an understanding of real-world business often through practical experience, and excellent teamwork and communications skills. It promotes a high rate of student success in completing the program in a reasonable length of time and enables the transfer students to take no longer than native students in completing the upper division portion. Students graduate from the program with a high degree of satisfaction about their education. Faculty maintain a high level of currency in the discipline through a strong program of professional development and interaction with the Industrial Advisory Board.

Program Educational Objectives

The Department of Engineering provides a quality engineering education that produces graduates who:

• successfully apply their learned skills throughout their professional pursuits,
• have enthusiasm and aptitude to continuously pursue learning and professional development,
• have the ability to communicate and work well as individuals or on teams that include engineers and colleagues from other disciplines,
• are recognized as qualified engineers with high ethical standards.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering or a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Cal State East Bay will have the:

1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
5. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
6. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. Ability to communicate effectively.
8. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
9. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
10. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Career Opportunities

Computer engineers can work in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, communication designing hardware and software for computers and embedded systems.

Industrial engineers can work in a variety of capacities, including engineering management, industrial engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, project manager and system analyst.

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Features

Students interested in Engineering at Cal State East Bay may complete the first two years at a local community college. In so doing, it is important to determine, prior to taking courses, if the community college courses chosen have been articulated with the Cal State East Bay Engineering curriculum. Engineering senior design projects will be offered in conjunction with local industry.

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Preparation

Prospective Engineering students should complete four years of high school mathematics, a year each of high school chemistry and physics with labs, and a computer programming course if available.

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Major Requirements

B.S. Computer Engineering

The major with this option consists of 138 units. The B.S. Degree requires 183 units.

1. Lower Division (72 units)
   • CHEM 1101 General Chemistry (5)
   • CS 1160 Introduction to Computer Science I (4)
   • CS 2360 Introduction to Computer Science II (4)
   • CS 2370 Introduction to Computer Science III (4)
   • CS 2430 Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming (4)
   • ECON 2301 Principles of Microeconomics (4)
   • ENGR 1011 Engineering: An Introduction (3)
   • ENGR 1420 Engineering Graphics (2)
   • ENGR 2010 Electric Circuit Theory I (3)
   • ENGR 2060 Materials Science (4)
   • MATH 1304 Calculus I (4)
   • MATH 1305 Calculus II (4)
   • MATH 2101 Elements of Linear Algebra (4)
   • MATH 2304 Calculus III (4)
   • MATH 2150 Discrete Structures (4)
   • PHYS 1001, 1002, 1003 General Physics I, II, III (15)
   Most of the lower division ENGR courses are available at local community colleges. Community college students should take them prior to transferring to Cal State East Bay.

1. Upper Division Core Requirements (58 units)
   • CS 3240 Data Structures and Algorithms (4)
   • CS 3430 Computer Architecture (4)
   • CS 3432 Digital Design Lab (4)
   • CS 3434 Microprocessor Lab (4)
   • CS/ENGR 3752 Introduction to Digital Signal Processing (4)
   • CS 4430 Computer Architecture II (4)
   • CS 4432 VLSI Circuit Design (4)
   • CS 4560 Operating Systems (4)
   • ENGR 3010 Electric Circuits Theory II (4)
   • ENGR 3101 Statics and Dynamics (4)
   • ENGR/ECON 3140 Engineering Economy (4)
   • ENGR 4610 Senior Design I (3)
   • ENGR 4620 Senior Design II (3)
   • MATH 3331 Differential Equations (4)
   • STAT/ENGR 3601 Statistics and Probability for Science and Engineering I (4)
2. Electives (8 units)
   Choice of two courses from the following:
   
   • CS 3120 Program Language Concepts (4)
   • CS 3560 Introduction to System Programming (4)
   • CS 3590 Data Communication and Networking (4)
   • CS 4310 Software Engineering I (4)
   • CS 4590 Computer Networks (4)
   • CS 4594 Broadband Networks and Communications (4)
   • CS 4596 Wireless and Mobile Networking (4)
   • CS 4840 Computer Graphics (4)
   • ENGR 3190 Human Factors Engineering (4)
   • ENGR 4200 Systems Simulation (4)
   • ENGR 4280 Design and Management of Human Work Systems (4)
   • ENGR 4300 Quality Engineering (4
   • ENGR 6200 Project Management (4)
   • ENGR/STAT 6300 Applied Quality Assurance (4)
   • ENGR 6400 Quantitative Methods in Engineering Management (4)
   • or other 3000 and 4000 level courses with department approval

B.S. Industrial Engineering

The major with this option consists of 143 units. The B.S. Degree requires 180 units.

1. Lower Division (65 units)
   • CHEM 1101 General Chemistry (5)
   • CS 1160 Introduction to Computer Science I (4)
   • ECON 2301 Principles of Microeconomics (4)
   • ENGR 1011 Engineering: An Introduction (3)
   • ENGR 1420 Engineering Graphics (2)
   • ENGR 2010 Electric Circuit Theory I (3)
   • ENGR 2060 Materials Science (4)
   • ENGR 2070 Fundamentals of Manufacturing (4)
   • MATH 1304 Calculus I (4)
   • MATH 1305 Calculus II (4)
   • MATH 2101 Elements of Linear Algebra (4)
   • MATH 2304 Calculus III (4)
   • PHYS 1001, 1002, 1003 General Physics I, II, III (15)
   • PSYC 1005 General Psychology for Healthier Living (or one of 1000 or 1001) (5)
   Most of the lower division ENGR courses are available at local community colleges. Community college students should take them prior to transferring to Cal State East Bay.
2. Upper Division Core Requirements (66 units)
   • ENGR 3020 Work Design and Measurement (4)
   • ENGR 3101 Statics and Dynamics (4)
   • ENGR 3140 Engineering Economy (4)
   • ENGR 3190 Human Factors Engineering (4)
   • ENGR 3841 Operations Research (4)
   • ENGR 4100 Production Planning and Control (4)
   • ENGR 4200 Systems Simulation (4)
   • ENGR 4280 Design and Management of Human Work Systems (4)
   • ENGR 4300 Quality Engineering (4)
   • ENGR 4350 Reliability Engineering (4)
   • ENGR 4400 Systems Modeling (4)
   • ENGR 4430 Facilities Planning and Design (4)
   • ENGR 4440 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (4)
   • ENGR 4610 Senior Design I (3)
   • ENGR 4620 Senior Design II (3)
   • STAT/ENGR 3601 Statistics and Probability for Science and Engineering I (4)
   • STAT/ENGR 3602 Statistics and Probability for Science and Engineering II (4)
3. Electives (12 units)
   Select four (4) units from the following:
   
   • BIOL 3020 Genetics, Evolution, and Humanity (4)
   • BIOL 4020 Contemporary Human Biology (4)
   • MATH 3331 Differential Equations (4)
   • MATH/CS 3750 Numerical Analysis I (4)
   
   Select eight (8) units from the following:
   • ENGR 3898, 4180, 4900, 4990; MATH 4841; MGMT/ENGR 3600; or other 3000 and 4000 level courses with department approval

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Other Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.

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Undergraduate Courses

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