Associate in Science in Engineering
Total Required Units: 48.0 - 58.0
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Engineers design and create the future. They use the principles of math, science, and engineering to design and build new products or to develop large-scale systems such as a transportation network or a water treatment plant.
Engineering problems usually involve teams of people, so engineers must work well with others and communicate effectively.
The Associate in Science in Engineering is designed to prepare students for transfer to engineering programs at four-year universities. Upon completion of the Associate in Science in Engineering, students will possess the knowledge and skills required for upper-division coursework in Engineering.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will analyze and interpret experimental results and/or data to make engineering problem decisions.
- Students will use math, science, and engineering concepts to describe, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
- Students will communicate the results of design and/or analysis orally and through text and graphics.
- Students will work effectively in teams.
To Earn this Degree, Meet the Following Requirements
- Completion of 60 degree applicable units with an overall GPA of 2.0.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a grade of C (or P) or better.
- Completion of the AS Graduation Requirements, CSU GE-B or IGETC.
Please Note
- Requirements here apply to the current catalog year and are subject to change. Visit DegreeWorks in My Mission Portal to view requirements based your catalog year.
- Not all classes are offered each semester.
Required Core Curriculum (35.0 units)
EGR 010H and MAT 003AH can be taken in lieu of EGR 010 and MAT 003A
| Code | Class | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EGR 010 | Introduction to Engineering (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 4.0 |
| MAT 003A | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5.0 Lecture) | 5.0 |
| MAT 003B | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5.0 Lecture) | 5.0 |
| MAT 004A | Multivariable Calculus (5.0 Lecture) | 5.0 |
| MAT 004B | Differential Equations (4.0 Lecture) | 4.0 |
| PHY 004A | Engineering Physics-Mechanics (4.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 5.0 |
| PHY 004B | Engineering Physics-Electricity and Magnetism (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 4.0 |
| PHY 004C | Engineering Physics-Light and Heat (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 4.0 |
Select One of the Following Tracks
Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering Track (22.0-23.0 units)
CHM 001AH can be taken in lieu of CHM 001A.
Plus Choose One
Civil Engineering Track (22.0-23.0 units)
CHM 001AH can be taken in lieu of CHM 001A.
| Code | Class | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 001A | General Chemistry (3.0 Lecture/2.0 Lab) | 5.0 |
| EGR 023 | Mechanics - Statics (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
| EGR 024 | Introduction to Circuit Analysis (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
| EGR 025 | Engineering Graphics and Design (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 4.0 |
| EGR 026 | Engineering Materials (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 4.0 |
| EGR 030 | Introduction to Computing for Engineers (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 4.0 |
| MAT 005 | Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 3.0 |
Plus Choose One
Electrical Engineering Track (13.0 units)
CHM 001AH can be taken in lieu of CHM 001A.
Computer, Software Engineering Track (16.0 units)
| Code | Class | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 044 | Intro to Data Structures Using Java (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 4.0 |
| EGR 024 | Introduction to Circuit Analysis (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
| EGR 024L | Introduction to Circuit Analysis Laboratory (1.0 Lab) | 1.0 |
| EGR 030 | Introduction to Computing for Engineers (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 4.0 |
| MAT 019 | Discrete Mathematics (4.0 Lecture) | 4.0 |
Career Outlook
Skills Needed
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Math skills
- Highly skilled in computers
- Reliable under stressful situations
- Making sure projects are safe and functional
- Communication skills
- Ability to create and recreate models and demonstrations
- Teamwork and collaboration
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