Engineering
47 courses · UC Irvine · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ENGR 1A General Chemistry for Engineers
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- AP Chemistry with a minimum score of 3 or SAT Subject Chemistry with a minimum score of 600 or SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 600 or ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27. A score of 85 or higher on the Engineering Chemistry Placement Exam (fee required) is also accepted
Emphasis on solid-state chemistry. Quantum theory, atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, molecular orbitals, electronic band structure, gases, liquids, intermolecular forces, unit cells, crystal lattices, phase transformations, and electrochemistry.
ENGR 7A Introduction to Engineering I
- Units
- 2
Introduction to engineering disciplines and the design process. Students enrolled in the online lecture also attend a three-hour lab on campus. Materials Fee
ENGR 7B Introduction to Engineering II
- Units
- 2
- Prerequisite
- ENGR 7A
Introduction to engineering disciplines and the design process. Students enrolled in the online lecture also attend a three-hour lab on campus. Materials Fee
ENGR 30 Statics
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- MATH 2D and PHYSICS 7C
- Corequisite
- MATH 2D
Addition and resolution of forces, distributed forces, equivalent system of forces centroids, first moments, moments and products on inertia, equilibrium of rigid bodies, trusses, beams, cables.
ENGR 54 Principles of Materials Science and Engineering
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (ENGR 1A or CHEM 1A or CHEM H2A) and PHYSICS 7C
Superconductors to biodegradable polymers. Structure and properties of materials, including metal, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, composites, traditional materials. Atomic structure, bonding, defects, phase equilibria, mechanical properties, electrical, optical and magnetic properties. Introduction to materials processing and synthesis. Materials Fee
ENGR 80 Dynamics
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- MATH 2D and PHYSICS 7C
Introduction to the kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. The Newton-Euler, Work/Energy, and Impulse/Momentum methods are explored for ascertaining the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. An engineering design problem using these fundamental principles is also undertaken.
ENGR 92 Engineering and Computer Educational Laboratory
- Units
- 0
Comprehensive academic support designed primarily for underrepresented or underprepared students in Engineering, ICS, or selected areas of the physical sciences. Typical program activities: tutoring, study skills, career planning, self-esteem enhancement, library research techniques.
ENGR 93 Public and Professional Service in Engineering
- Units
- 0
Student participation in public and professional service activities related to engineering.
ENGR 98 Group Study
- Units
- 1-4
Group study of selected topics in engineering.
ENGR 100 Special Topics in Fabrication Safety
- Units
- 0
Hands on training in the safe use of item fabrication: metalworking, woodworking, electronics fabrication, composites, welding, adhesives, water disposal, and others. Safety certification will be granted from this course and is required for access to Engineering School fabrication facilities.
ENGR 113 Introduction to STEM Education Research
- Units
- 4
Introduces students to education research and topics studied in STEM education. Enables students to develop research questions, participate in research projects, design and utilize research tools, and contribute to STEM education research products.
ENGR 150 Mechanics of Structures
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (ENGRCEE 30 or ENGR 30 or ENGRMAE 30) and MATH 3A
Introduction to mechanics of materials. Topics include stresses and strains, axial and torsional loading, bending, shear, combined loading, stress and strain transformation, failure theories, beam deflection, and buckling.
ENGR 165 Advanced Manufacturing
- Units
- 4
Principles in manufacturing processes. All machining requires energy: mechanical (cutting and shaping), heat energy (laser cutting), photochemical (photolithography), chemical energy (electro chemical machining and chemical vapor deposition). These methods and their fundamentals are examined. Materials Fee
ENGR 180 Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers
- Units
- 4
Learn the theory and practice of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. Covers positioning an idea, establishing the value propositions and benefits case, going to market strategy, creating an execution plan, and raising funds. Concepts are applied to a real-world venture project.
ENGR 189 Senior Project - Topics Vary
- Units
- 1-4
Multidisciplinary group senior project of theoretical or applied nature involving design.
ENGR 190W Communications in the Professional World
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement
Upper-division technical writing course including the development of presentation skills. Effective communication with a range of audiences. Recognition of ethical and professional responsibilities for engineers.
ENGR 191 Curricular Practical Training
- Units
- 1
Practical training under an industry mentor in a technical field corresponding to students' area of interest.
ENGR 195 Special Topics in Engineering
- Units
- 1-4
- Prerequisite
- Prerequisites vary
Studies in selected areas of Engineering. Topics addressed vary each quarter.
ENGR 196W Engineering Thesis
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- Completion of at least 4 units of Individual Research in Engineering. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement
Preparation of final presentation and paper describing individual research in Engineering completed in one or more quarters of individual study (i.e., ENGR 199).
ENGR H196W Honors Thesis
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- ENGR H199. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement
Preparation of final presentation and paper describing individual research in Engineering. For participants in the Campuswide Honors Program.
ENGR 199 Individual Study
- Units
- 1-4
Supervised independent reading, research, or design for undergraduate Engineering majors. Students taking individual study for design credit are to submit a written paper to the instructor and to the Undergraduate Student Affairs Office in the School of Engineering.
ENGR 199P Individual Study
- Units
- 1-4
Supervised independent reading, research, or design for undergraduate Engineering majors. Students taking individual study for design credit are to submit a written paper to the instructor and to the Undergraduate Student Affairs Office in the School of Engineering.
ENGR H199 Individual Study for Honors Students
- Units
- 1-5
Supervised research in Engineering for participants in the Campuswide Honors Program. Students taking individual study for design credit are to submit a written paper to the instructor and to the Undergraduate Student Affairs Office in the School of Engineering.
ENGR 201P Leadership I: Foundations and Innovation
- Units
- 4
Establishes a shared foundation in leadership, management, and innovation. Exposes students to a spectrum of leadership pathways, including intrapreneurship, product and engineering leadership, people and team management, and project and program execution.
ENGR 202P Leadership II: Opportunity Design and Build
- Units
- 4
Prepares students to operate as product-focused engineering leaders responsible for translating ideas into executable, scalable products. Emphasizes how to define and prioritize product features, align engineering and business objectives, lead cross-functional collaboration.
ENGR 203P Leadership III: Execution and Impact
- Units
- 4
Prepares students to operate as engineering managers and product leaders responsible for taking a product from final development through launch and market adoption. Simulates real-world product launch environments, where success depends on building the product and delivering business outcomes.
ENGR 205P Technical Project Management
- Units
- 4
Project management is the most effective method of delivering products within cost, schedule, and resource constraints. Students gain a strong working knowledge of the basics of technical project management, particularly, managing scope, planning, budgeting, resourcing, and risk management.
ENGR 206P Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Units
- 4
Unlock innovation by learning the techniques, models, and tools to create unique products and solve complex problems. Uses real-world projects to provide hands-on experience from ideation to product go live to apply the course concepts.
ENGR 207P People Management and Communication
- Units
- 4
Students gain knowledge on the strategies to effectively manage people. This includes improving recruitment and retention, training, managing conflicts, motivating people, giving feedback, and effective communication to manage each direct report.
ENGR 210P Capstone Project
- Units
- 4
Students are required to complete a project that deals with a specific emphasis of their Master of Engineering concentration/specialization.
ENGR 211P M.Eng Proseminar
- Units
- 0
Provides students in the Master of Engineering program with information and practical skills for success in the M.Eng program as well as for professional development career planning.
ENGR 230P Introduction to Machine Learning
- Units
- 4
Introduces fundamental concepts in programming and machine learning. The goal is to provide an accessible introduction to the field of machine learning and related techniques for students with a wide variety of engineering degrees.
ENGR 231P Robotics and Controls
- Units
- 4
Covers basic aspects of robotic and mechatronic design, including motor and sensor selection, control strategies, finite state machines, and implementation of advanced feedback control laws.
ENGR 233P Additive Manufacturing
- Units
- 4
Covers the key concepts of Additive Manufacturing (AM, aka 3D printing), including historical perspectives, the general AM process chain, an overview of available AM technologies, materials for AM, and design strategies for AM.
ENGR 234P Advanced Manufacturing and Design
- Units
- 4
An in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes with focus on the fundamentals of materials processing (heat flow, mass flow, fluid flow, etc.). Processing fundamentals that apply to the three main classes of engineering materials: metals, ceramics, and polymers.
ENGR 235P Engineering Design and Simulation: Tools and Process
- Units
- 4
Practical techniques and use of industry tools that improve the engineering design process by simulating the performance of design options prior to the costly steps of prototyping and manufacturing are covered. Applicable to a wide variety of engineering disciplines.
ENGR 243P Robotics and Controls
- Units
- 4
Covers basic aspects of robotic and mechatronic design, including motor and sensor selection, control strategies, finite state machines, and implementation of advanced feedback control laws.
ENGR 244P Personalized Medical Devices
- Units
- 4
Introduces students to fundamental aspects of medical devices and discusses therapeutic as well as diagnostic devices. Basic aspects of microfluidics and biology critical to personalized medical systems are studied. Typical FDA approval pathways for medical devices are presented.
ENGR 252P Fundamentals of Microfabrication
- Units
- 4
Introduces engineering and science students to the science of miniaturization. Different options to make very small machines (micro and nano size) are reviewed, materials choices are discussed, scaling laws are analyzed, and many practical applications are listed.
ENGR 265 Advanced Manufacturing
- Units
- 4
Principles in manufacturing processes. All machining requires energy: mechanical (cutting and shaping), heat energy (laser cutting), photochemical (photolithography), chemical energy (electro chemical machining and chemical vapor deposition). These methods and their fundamentals are examined. Materials Fee
ENGR 290 Developing Teaching Excellence
- Units
- 4
Introduces the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) as it applies to Engineering Education. Focuses on how teaching practice can be guided by the research literature on teaching and learning.
ENGR 290P M.Eng Internship
- Units
- 1-4
Students go through practical training under an industry mentor in a technical field corresponding to their area of interest.
ENGR 291 Internship
- Units
- 1
Practical training under an industry mentor in a technical field corresponding to the student's area of interest.
ENGR 295P Special Topics in Master of Engineering
- Units
- 4
Studies in selected areas of Master of Engineering. Topics addressed vary each quarter.
ENGR 298P M.Eng Individual Project
- Units
- 1-8
Supervised independent project for Master of Engineering students under the direction of the selected faculty member.
ENGR 299 Individual Research
- Units
- 1-16
Individual research or investigation under the direction of an individual faculty.
ENGR 399 University Teaching
- Units
- 4
University teaching with Engineering faculty.