Engineering Certificate

Engineering Certificate of Achievement


Total Required Units: 48.0 - 58.0

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Engineering Certificate

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 transportation systems or a water treatment plant. Engineering problems usually involve teams of people, so engineers must work well with others and communicate effectively.

The Engineering Certificate is modeled after the statewide Engineering Transfer Preparation Certificate and offers four distinct engineering tracks. It is identical to the Engineering AS degree except all general education degree requirements is omitted.

In order to transfer to a four-year college or university, students who complete one of the certificate tracks will also have to complete the minimum admissions requirements for the intended transfer institution. Upon completion of the Engineering Certificate, 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.

Meet the Following Requirements
  1. Complete all required certificate courses with a C (or P) or better.
  2. Complete at least 1/3 of the program courses at Mission College to establish residency.

Please Note
  • Requirements here apply to the current catalog year and are subject to change.  Visit DegreeWorks in My Mission Portalto view requirements based your catalog year.
  • Not all classes are offered each semester.

Required Core Courses (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 Career Tracks
Mechanical, Aeronautical, Manufacturing 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

AND

Code Class Units
EGR 030 Introduction to Computing for Engineers (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 4.0

OR

Code Class Units
MAT 005 Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 3.0

Civil Track (22.0-23.0 units)

CHM 001AH can be takken 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

And

Code Class Units
EGR 030 Introduction to Computing for Engineers (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 4.0

OR

Code Class Units
MAT 005 Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 3.0

Electrical Track (13.0 units)

CHM 001AH can be takken in lieu of CHM 001A.

Code Class Units
CHM 001A General Chemistry (3.0 Lecture/2.0 Lab) 5.0
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

Computer, Software 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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