Engineering, Associate in Science
The Associate in Science in Engineering is designed to prepare students for transfer into an Engineering baccalaureate program by providing foundational training in core courses across the discipline.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Use the scientific method to investigate phenomena in the natural world and use concepts, experiments, and/or theory to explain them.
- Use the engineering method to solve technical problems or create products or processes.
- Analyze and evaluate complex issues or problems, draw reasoned conclusions and/or generate solutions, and effectively communicate their results.
Associate in Science Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select at least 18 units from the following: | 18 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | ||
| Calculus of Several Variables | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Science and Engineering Physics I | ||
| Science and Engineering Physics II | ||
| Science and Engineering Physics III | ||
| Select at least 7 units from the following: | 7 | |
| Introduction to Engineering | ||
| Engineering Design Graphics | ||
| Engineering Materials | ||
| Engineering Statics | ||
| Engineering Circuits and Engineering Circuits Laboratory | ||
| Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ||
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 25 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Complete Competency Requirements, general education pattern (MPC General Education or Cal-GETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units. 1 | 35 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Contact an MPC counselor for major preparation at specific institutions.
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested 2-Year Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| LIBR 50 | Introduction to Library and Research Skills | 1 |
| MATH 20A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| ENGR 1A | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| MPC GE Area 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 20B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| PHYS 3A | Science and Engineering Physics I | 4 |
| ENGR 2 | Engineering Design Graphics | 3 |
| MPC GE Area 1B (ENGL C1001 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 20C | Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| PHYS 3B | Science and Engineering Physics II | 4 |
| MPC GE Area 4 (US-1, 2, or 3 Course Recommended) | 3 | |
| Electives (MATH 31 Recommended) | 4 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 17 | Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | 3 |
| Electives (PHYS 3C Recommended) | 4 | |
| MPC GE Area 6 | 3 | |
| Electives (MATH 32 Recommended) | 4 | |
| Electives (COMM C1000 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |