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

Required Core
ENGR 1AIntroduction to Engineering3
MATH 20ACalculus with Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 20BCalculus with Analytic Geometry II4
PHYS 3AScience and Engineering Physics I4
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 Units18-24

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallUnits
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
 
 Units8-12
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
 
 Units10-13
 Total Units18-25