Engineering Fundamentals, Certificate of Achievement
The Engineering Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement combines a solid grounding in the basic principles that underlie all engineering disciplines with a choice of electives that provide pathways to work experience or further study leading to the Engineering Certificate of Achievement or Associate in Science Degree.
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.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Core | ||
ENGR 1A | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
MATH 20A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
MATH 20B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
PHYS 3A | Science and Engineering Physics I | 4 |
Select two courses from the following: | 3-9 | |
General Chemistry I | ||
Programming Methods I: Java | ||
Programming Methods I.5: C and C++ | ||
Design and Prototyping | ||
Engineering Design Graphics | ||
Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ||
Career-Focused Work Experience | ||
Total Units | 18-24 |
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 | ||
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Fall | Units | |
ENGR 1A | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
MATH 20A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
Select one course from the following: | 1-5 | |
General Chemistry I or Programming Methods I: Java or Programming Methods I.5: C and C++ or Design and Prototyping or Engineering Design Graphics or Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB or Career-Focused Work Experience | ||
Units | 8-12 | |
Spring | ||
MATH 20B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
PHYS 3A | Science and Engineering Physics I | 4 |
Select one course from the following: | 2-5 | |
General Chemistry I or Programming Methods I: Java or Programming Methods I.5: C and C++ or Design and Prototyping or Engineering Design Graphics or Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB or Career-Focused Work Experience | ||
Units | 10-13 | |
Total Units | 18-25 |