Engineering, Certificate of Achievement
Engineering involves the use of science and mathematics to develop products, systems, or services that benefit society. This program prepares students for transfer into an Engineering baccalaureate program by providing coursework aligned with three key discipline clusters:
- Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, and Manufacturing
- Electrical
- Computer and Software
The Engineering Certificate of Achievement is intended to provide the shortest pathway to transfer with the greatest amount of major preparation, and includes a minimal set of General Education classes required for admissions to most university engineering baccalaureate programs.
Since individual university engineering transfer requirements differ, please confirm course selection with an MPC counselor.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Use the engineering method to solve technical problems or create products or processes.
- Use the scientific method to investigate phenomena in the natural world and use concepts, experiments, and/or theory to explain them.
- Analyze and evaluate complex issues or problems, draw reasoned conclusions and/or generate solutions, and effectively communicate their results.
Certificate of Achievement Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ENGR 1A | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 20A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 20B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 20C | Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH 32 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYS 3A | Science and Engineering Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 3B | Science and Engineering Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 3C | Science and Engineering Physics III | 4 |
| Select one Track from the following: | 13-23 | |
| Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Manufacturing Track | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Engineering Design Graphics | ||
| Engineering Materials | ||
| Engineering Statics | ||
| Engineering Circuits and Engineering Circuits Laboratory | ||
| Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ||
or CSIS 10C | Programming Methods I.5: C and C++ | |
| Electrical Track | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Programming Methods I.5: C and C++ | ||
| Engineering Circuits and Engineering Circuits Laboratory | ||
| Computer, Software Track | ||
| Programming Methods I: Java | ||
| Programming Methods II: Java | ||
| Programming Methods I.5: C and C++ | ||
| Discrete Structures | ||
or MATH 40 | Discrete Mathematics | |
| Engineering Circuits and Engineering Circuits Laboratory | ||
| Total Units | 44-54 | |
Recommended GE Courses Required for Transfer
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | College Composition | 3-5 |
| or ENGL 1AE | College Composition: Enhanced | |
| ENGL 1B | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 2 | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking | |
| SPCH 1 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPCH 2 | Small Group Communication | |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, 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.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ENGR 1A | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 20A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| Engineering Track Course | 3-5 | |
| Units | 10-12 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 20B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| PHYS 3A | Science and Engineering Physics I | 4 |
| Engineering Track Course | 3-5 | |
| Units | 11-13 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 20C | Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| PHYS 3B | Science and Engineering Physics II | 4 |
| Engineering Track Course | 3-5 | |
| Engineering Track Course | 3-5 | |
| Units | 14-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 3C | Science and Engineering Physics III | 4 |
| MATH 32 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| Engineering Track Course | 3-5 | |
| Engineering Track Course | 3-5 | |
| Units | 14-18 | |
| Total Units | 49-61 | |