Engineering Sciences
Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies,
Harold Frank Hall, Room 1006;
Telephone (805) 893-2809
Website: www.engr.ucsb.edu/studentaffairs
Chair & Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies: Glenn E. Beltz
Associate Dean for Technology Management Programs: Gary S. Hansen
* Kevin C. Almeroth, Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, Associate Professor
Glenn E. Beltz, Ph.D., Harvard, Associate Professor
* John E. Bowers, Ph.D., Stanford University, Professor
* Anthony K. Cheetham, Ph.D., Oxford University, Professor
* Steven P. DenBaars, Ph.D., University of Southern California, Professor
Edward N. Dodson, Ph.D., Stanford University, Lecturer
* Gary S. Hansen, Ph.D., University of Michigan, Associate Professor
* Keith T. Kedward, Ph.D., University of Wales, Professor
* David Seibold, Ph.D., Michigan State University, Professor
* Technology Management Program
The Engineering Sciences program at UCSB serves as a focal point for the cross-disciplinary educational environment that prevails in each of our five degree-granting undergraduate programs (chemical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering). The courses offered in this “department” are designed to cultivate well-educated, innovative engineers and scientists with excellent management and entrepreneurial skills and attitudes oriented to new technologies.
One of the missions of the Engineering Sciences program is to provide coursework commonly needed across other educational programs in the College of Engineering. For example, courses in computer programming, computation, ethics, engineering writing, engineering economics, science communication to the public, and even an aeronautics-inspired art course are offered.
Engineering Sciences Courses
3. Introduction to Matlab and C Programming
(3) Staff
Prerequisites: Open to chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering majors only.
General philosophy of programming for engineering majors, with introductions to Matlab, the C programming language, and the Linux operating system.
10H. Engineering Honors Seminar
(1) Beltz, Tirrell, Mishra, Hansen
Prerequisites: enrollment in College of Engineering Honors Program; lower-division standing.
An interdisciplinary examination of selected topics, texts, theories, and/or methods in engineering. Particular course focus is determined by the instructor(s) each time the course is offered.
100. Engineering Economic Analysis
(3) Dodson
Prerequisite: upper-division standing in engineering.
Engineering feasibility factors and engineering economic analysis. Analysis of alternatives and estimates of demands and costs in engineering. (F,W)
101. Ethics in Engineering
(3) Staff
Prerequisite: senior standing in engineering.
The nature of moral value, normative judgment, and moral reasoning. Theories of moral value. The engineer’s role in society. Ethics in professional practice. Safety, risk, responsibility. Morality and career choice. Code of ethics. Case studies will facilitate the comprehension of the concepts introduced. (W,S)
102AA-ZZ. Special Topics in Engineering, Business, and Society
(1) Staff
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.
May be repeated for credit if there is no duplication of course content.
A series of weekly lectures given by university staff and outside experts in all fields of new technology management.
103. Advanced Engineering Writing
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: Writing 50 or 50E; upper-division standing.
Practice in the forms of communication - contractual reports, proposals, conference papers, oral presentations, business plans - that engineers and entrepreneurial engineers will encounter in professional careers. Focus is on research methods, developing a clear and persuasive writing style, and electronic document preparation.
160. Science for the Public
(1-4) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Same course as Physics 160K. Open to graduate students in science and engineering disciplines and to undergraduate science and engineering majors. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units, but only 4 units may be applied to the major.
Provides experience in communicating science and technology to nonspecialists. The major components of the course are field work in mentoring, a biweekly seminar, presentations to precollege students and to adult nonscientists, and end-of-term research papers.
177. Art and Science of Aerospace Culture
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; consent of instructor.
Same course as Art Studio 177.
Interdisciplinary course/seminar/practice for artists, academics, engineers, and designers interested in exploring the technological aesthetic, cultural, and political aspects of the space side of the aerospace complex. Design history, space complex aesthetics, cinema intersections, imaging/telecommunications, human spaceflight history, reduced/alternating gravity experimentation, space systems design/utilization.
182. Introduction to Health Care and Biomedical Technology
(3) Kohl
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Same course as MCDB 182.
Course offered in conjunction with Sansum-Santa Barbara Clinic and Cottage Hospitals and involves a series of lecture/discussions dealing with various aspects of health delivery and modern biotechnology. Students spend time working with a physician or medical research scholar.
185A. The Art of the CEO: Business Skills for Future Leaders
(4) Hansen
Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E; and, Writing 50 or 50E or 109AA-ZZ; and, senior standing.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Engineering 190A.
An introductory business course in strategic thinking, negotiations, marketing, finance and modeling skills that prepare engineering, science and non-technical students for successful entry into business. Course uses case studies, lectures and computer simulation.
185B. New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship
(4) Hansen, Bowers
Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E; and, Writing 50 or 50E or 109AA-ZZ; and, senior standing.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Engineering 190B.
Overview of the new venture creation process. Analysis of new business opportunities, development of new business value propositions, team building, venture financing, new venture planning, managing and protecting intellectual property, business formation, and other topics relevant to the entrepreneurial process.
185C. Business Planning for New Technology Ventures
(4) Hansen
Prerequisites: Engineering 185A; and, Engineering 185B or 185D; and, senior standing.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Engineering 190C.
Analysis and creation of a business plan for a new business venture including demand forecasting, financial modeling, selling of the new business idea, and other issues for current business conditions.
185D. New Product Development
(4) Bowers
Prerequisite: senior standing.
New product development requires technical and non-technical business persons to work across disciplines. Instruction is provided in a wide range of topics concerning customer driven product innovation. Students learn new product development processes, tools, techniques and organizational structures.
185F. Business Skills: Asia: New Opportunities for Technology Businesses
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Engineering 190D.
Students use analytical frameworks for assessing technology business environments and sustainability within Asia. Establish historical context; governmental structures, policy and influence; capability investments and yield by local and foreign companies; operating models in leveraging Asian economies’ resources and related experiences.
191AA-ZZ. Professional Seminar in New Technology Management
(2) Staff
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
May be repeated for credit if there is no duplication of course content.
Courses provide for the study of topics of current interest in the areas of entrepreneurship, business, engineering management, ethics, social, political, and other issues related to the successful practice of engineering.
192A. Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Healthcare and Life Sciences
(2) Staff
Prerequisite: senior standing.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Engineering 191F.
Expert guest lecturers address current products and services. Students address the identification of market opportunities with an appreciation of the needs and requirements of the healthcare industry.
192B. Designing Solutions for Healthcare and Life Sciences Opportunities
(2) Staff
Prerequisite: senior standing.
Students identify specific solutions for business opportunities in the healthcare industry considering technological and market feasibility. Interaction with healthcare professionals and industry executives.
192C. Critical Issues in Early Stage Healthcare and Life Science Companies
(2) Staff
Prerequisite: senior standing.
Course includes visiting speakers and field visits to facilitate learning about the critical issues in early stage, life science related companies.
193A. Entrepreneurial Opportunities in IT and Telecom
(2) Staff
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
This course is intended for students with an interest in the identification of new products and services in the IT and Telecom environment. The course involves interaction with industry professionals and executives.
193B. Designing Solutions for IT and Telecom
(2) Staff
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Students design specific solutions for business opportunities in the IT and Telecom industry considering technological and market feasibility.
193C. Critical Issues in Early Stage IT and Telecom Companies
(2) Staff
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Course includes visiting speakers and field visits to facilitate learning about the critical issues in early stage Telecom related companies.
199. Independent Studies in Engineering
(1-5) Hansen
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA for the preceding three quarters. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 10 units.
Directed individual study.
202AA-ZZ. Special Topics in Engineering, Business and Society
(1) Staff
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
May be repeated for credit if there is no duplication of course content.
A series of weekly lectures given by university staff and outside experts in all fields of new technology management.
203. Graduate Research Writing
(3) Staff
Prerequisite: graduate standing in the College of Engineering.
Analysis and practice of the forms of postgraduate writing. Documents studied include dissertations, dissertation proposals and defense, professional papers, oral presentations, abstracts, and project research reports. Peer review process is analyzed. Written and oral assignments in discussion/workshop format.
285A. The Art of the CEO: Business Skills for Future Leaders
(4) Hansen
An introductory business course in strategic thinking, negotiations, marketing, finance and modeling skills that prepare engineering, science and non-technical students for successful entry into business. Uses case studies, lectures, and computer simulation.
285B. New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship
(4) Hansen
Overview of the new venture creation process. Analysis of new business opportunities, development of new business value propositions, team building, venture financing, new venture planning, managing and protecting intellectual property, business formation, and other topics relevant to the entrepreneurial process.
285C. Business Planning for New Technology Ventures
(4) Hansen
Prerequisites: Engineering 285A; and, Engineering 285B or 285D.
Analysis and creation of a business plan for a new business venture including demand forecasting, financial modeling, selling of the new business idea and other issues for current business conditions.
285D. New Product Development
(4) Bowers
New product development requires technical and non-technical business persons to work across disciplines. Instruction is provided in a wide range of topics concerning customer driven product innovation. Students learn new product development processes, tools, techniques and organizational structures.
285E. Managing for Innovation
(4) Seibold
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Examination of communication and key management functions: envisioning and strategic planning; creating high performance teams; establishing appraisal/reward systems; innovation and organizational change. Emphasis on leading innovative technical people; leadership that fosters entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship; new forms of organizing.
291AA-ZZ. Professional Seminar in New Technology Management
(2) Staff
May be repeated for credit if there is no duplication of course content.
Courses provide for the study of topics of current interest in the areas of entrepreneurship, business, engineering management, ethics, social, political, and other issue related to the successful practice of engineering.
292A. Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Health Care and Life Sciences
(2) Staff
Expert guest lecturers address current products and services. Students address the identification of market opportunities with an appreciation of the needs and requirement of the healthcare industry.
292B. Designing Solutions for Healthcare and Life Sciences Opportunities
(2) Staff
Students identify specific solutions for business opportunities in the healthcare industry considering technological and market feasibility. Interaction with healthcare professionals and industry executives.
292C. Critical Issues in Early Stage Healthcare and Life Science Companies
(2) Staff
Course includes visiting speakers and field visits to facilitate learning about the critical issues in early stage, life-science related companies.
