Engineering AS Degree

The Associate of Science Degree in Engineering prepares students for transfer to the four year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree program in one of the following engineering disciplines: aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, manufacturing, mechanical, and nuclear. The program covers courses typically offered in freshman and sophomore years of an accredited engineering curriculum in the United States. Students are strongly recommended to keep themselves informed of the rules and requirements related to the major department at the transfer institution. Students are advised to use the counseling expertise available via the Counseling Center and faculty advisors to establish an individual educational plan specific to their academic goal.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and scientific principles to engineering problems.
2. Apply critical thinking skills in evaluating information, solving problems and making decisions.
3. Analyze and interpret data.
4. Apply knowledge of mathematics and scientific principles to engineering problems.
5. Collaborate with peers on diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
6. Research and evaluate information from a variety of sources including the Internet.
7. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior and responsibility.
8. Communicate effectively with written, oral, and visual means.
9. Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

Program Requirements 

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Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or COD GE, confer with a Counselor.

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This option is not appropriate for all universities.