Engineering Associate in Science Degree Program

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Program	Units
AS Associate in Science Degree Program
Civil Engineering	60 units
Computer Engineering	60 units
Electrical Engineering	60 units
Mechanical Engineering	60 units

Career Opportunities

Engineering is one of the highest paid professions in the country. Engineering graduates work in a variety job functions (research and development, testing, design, construction, manufacturing, sales, consulting, management) and a variety of industry sectors (aerospace, computers/electronics manufacturing, electrical/electronics manufacturing, electrical equipment manufacturing, metals, machinery, architectural, engineering and related services, chemical, drugs, plastics, biotechnology, computers and technical consulting, research and development, professional and technical services, utilities). Typical entry-level positions include quality assurance and systems testing, and frequently involve working on project teams.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
Collaborate, communicate effectively, and work well in situations that require teamwork and leadership.
Design and perform tests or experiments, analyze and interpret data including the use of statistical error analysis, and prepare technical reports summarizing the results of the tests or experiments.
Develop a design or system given a set of requirements, specifications, and constraints.
Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering and computer tools necessary for engineering or computer science practice.

Program Overview

The Engineering Associate of Science degree program prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution to complete their baccalaureate degree in engineering and opens the door for entry-level internships in engineering. The program includes a set of elective special emphasis courses students can choose from to help them develop skills in critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and entry-level skills in computer aided design (CAD), mechanical systems, electronics, computer programming, embedded systems, manufacturing, materials testing, and computational analysis.

Program Requirements

Core Courses (23 units):		Units
CHEM 210	General Chemistry I	5 units
MATH 251	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	5 units
MATH 252	Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	5 units
PHYS 250	Physics with Calculus I	4 units
PHYS 260	Physics with Calculus II	4 units

Selective Courses - Choose a minimum of 16-20 units from the following:

List A - Complete 6-8 units from the following:		Units
ENGR 100	Introduction to Engineering	3 units
ENGR 210	Engineering Graphics	4 units
ENGR 215	Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists	3 units
ENGR 230	Statics	3 units
ENGR 240	Engineering Dynamics	3 units
ENGR 260	Circuits and Devices	3 units
ENGR 261	Circuits and Devices Laboratory	1 unit
ENGR 270	Materials Science	4 units
ENGR 291	Autonomous Systems Engineering Design	3 units

List B - Complete 10-12 units from the following or any List A course not already chosen:		Units
CHEM 220	General Chemistry II	5 units
CIS 122	Introduction to Programming: Python	3 units
CIS 250	Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming: C++	3 units
CIS 257	Introduction to Microcontrollers with C/C++	1 unit
CIS 242	Computer Architecture and Assembly Language	3 units
CIS 274	Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming: Java	4 units
MATH 253	Calculus with Analytic Geometry III	5 units
MATH 270	Linear Algebra	3 units
MATH 275	Ordinary Differential Equations	3 units
PHYS 270	Physics with Calculus III	4 units

Total Required Major Units: 39 - 43

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.