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Associate in Science, Emphasis in Engineering
Major: 8607
Effective Term: 2021 Fall   
Award Type: AS

CIP Code: 14.0102
 Program Availability: CG   EM   GC   GW   MC   PC   PV   RS   SC   SM  
Instructional Council: Engineering (27)
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 3.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
17-2011.00 Aerospace Engineers
17-2051.00 Civil Engineers
17-2051.01 Transportation Engineers
17-2061.00 Computer Hardware Engineers
17-2071.00 Electrical Engineers
17-2081.00 Environmental Engineers
17-2051.02 Water/Wastewater Engineers
17-2141.00 Mechanical Engineers
17-2112.02 Validation Engineers
17-2199.05 Mechatronics Engineers
17-2199.08 Robotics Engineers
17-2112.00 Industrial Engineers
17-2041.00 Chemical Engineers
17-2031.00 Biomedical Engineers
15-1299.08 Computer Systems Engineers/Architects


Description: The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Engineering provides the majority of the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor`s degree in an engineering discipline. With a bachelor`s degree students may pursue a career as an engineer in a number of areas including but not limited to aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer systems engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Apply principles of engineering, science, and mathematics to model and solve an engineering problem. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE105, ECE211, ECE212, ECE214, ECE215, ECE216, ECE216LL, EEE202, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131)
2. Utilize the engineering design process to produce solutions that meet technical specifications and societal needs (e.g. public health, sustainability, and environmental). (ECE102, ECE103, EEE202)
3. Apply visual and spatial reasoning to solve engineering problems. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE211, ECE212, ECE215, ECE216, ECE216LL, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131)
4. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation and testing, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. (ECE102, ECE103, CSC/EEE120, EEE202, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131)
5. Demonstrate ability to think globally, inclusively, equitably, and sustainably in engineering and societal contexts. (ECE102, ECE103, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, [FYC], [HU])
6. Demonstrate effective collaboration and participation on a diverse and inclusive engineering team to establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. (ECE102, ECE103, CSC/EEE120, EEE202, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [SB])
7. Use effective written, visual, and oral strategies to communicate to a range of audiences. (ECE102, ECE103, CSC/EEE120, EEE202, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [L])
8. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and the implications for society at large. (ECE103, [FYC], [HU], [SB])
9. Demonstrate creativity, curiosity, and adaptability in a variety of contexts. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE104, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (CRE), [FYC], [L])

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Apply fundamental theories of physical, chemical, and life sciences to construct models to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental biochemical principles, such as the structure/function of biomolecules, metabolic pathways, and the regulation of biological/biochemical processes. (BIO181, BIO181XT, BIO182, BIO182XT, BIO201, BIO201XT, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, CHM152, CHM152LL, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131)

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Apply fundamental theories of physical, chemical, and life sciences to construct models to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental biochemical principles, such as the structure/function of biomolecules, metabolic pathways, and the regulation of biological/biochemical processes. (BIO181, BIO181XT, BIO182, BIO182XT, BIO201, BIO201XT, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, CHM152, CHM152LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236LL, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131)

CIVIL ENGINEERING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Apply free-body diagrams to analyze forces, stresses, strains, and moments on objects in equilibrium. (ECE211, ECE212, ECE215, PHY115, PHY121)
2. Analyze the dynamics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. (ECE212, PHY115, PHY121)

COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Apply programming and Boolean logic for algorithmic development to solve engineering problems. (CSC100++, CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC/EEE230, CSC240)
2. Apply circuit analysis concepts to linear analog electrical systems. (CSC/EEE120, EEE202, PHY116, PHY131)

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Apply programming and Boolean logic for algorithmic development to solve engineering problems. (CSC100++, CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC/EEE230, CSC240)
2. Apply circuit analysis concepts to linear analog electrical systems. (CSC/EEE120, EEE202, PHY116, PHY131)

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Apply free-body diagrams to analyze forces, stresses, strains, and moments on objects in equilibrium. (ECE211, ECE212, ECE215, PHY115, PHY121)

MECHANICAL/AEROSPACE ENGINEERING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Apply free-body diagrams to analyze forces, stresses, strains, and moments on objects in equilibrium. (ECE211, ECE212, ECE215, PHY115, PHY121)
2. Analyze the dynamics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. (ECE212, PHY115, PHY121)
Required Courses
+ ECE102 Engineering Analysis Tools and Techniques 2
+ ECE103 Engineering Problem Solving and Design 2

+ MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR
+ MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5

+ MAT240 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR
+ MAT241 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) 4-5

+ MAT276 Modern Differential Equations (4) OR
+ MAT277 Modern Differential Equations (3) 3-4

+ PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR
+ PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5

+ PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR
+ PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5
Credits: 23-28

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 22, 2021

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