Courses

Engineering

The Engineering Transfer program at Las Positas College is designed to prepare students to transfer to an engineering major at a four-year institution. The transfer program includes rigorous coursework from several different departments, including Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science. Although students study general engineering majors at Las Positas, students transfer to specific engineering departments at four-year institutions.

The Engineering Technology program at Las Positas College is a two-year degree pathway resulting in an A.S. in Engineering Technology. This cohort-based learning community is designed as a strong local employment pathway for military veterans and others who want a hands-on engineering career with a focus on mechanical technology in an applied setting. Students receive foundational training in engineering, mathematics, physics, and welding, and develop skills in manufacturing and fabrication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. An accelerated mathematics sequence advances students from intermediate algebra to calculus-readiness in one year. The cohort-based learning model also delivers integrated career-readiness and support services. Eligible students have the opportunity to apply for a summer internship or work experience featuring valuable worksite activities, tours, hands-on training, and job-shadowing opportunities at a local engineering company or national laboratory. Graduates of the Engineering Technology program may be employed as mechanical technicians, mechanical technologists, or in other applied engineering fields.

Find more information on the Engineering website.

Veterans interested in the Engineering Technology program and benefits and services for Veterans, contact Todd Steffan, tsteffan@laspositascollege.edu. Additional information on the Engineering Technology program can be found by contacting lpc-engrtech@laspositascollege.edu

Degrees:

AS - Engineering Technology

Career Opportunities

With further study, engineers are responsible for developing a range of projects and designs from "simple" everyday items (cell phones, appliances) to complex (satellites, medical imagery instrumentation) in engineering offers many options in disciplines that include Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Materials and Mechanical Engineering, plus others.

Engineering Courses

ENGR 1 - Introduction to Engineering

2 units

Introduction to careers, activities, and topics related to the field of engineering, including computer applications to design and problem solving. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX with a minimum grade of C. 36 hours lecture. Transfer: CSU, UC; C-ID# ENGR 110.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: OP

ENGR 23 - Engineering Graphics

3 units

Introduction to the engineering-design process, and to technical graphic communications tools used by engineers. Conceptual design of products. Development of spatial reasoning skills. Orthographic and axonometric projection-drawing techniques. Tolerance analysis for fabrication. Documentation of designs through engineering working drawings. Use SolidWorks Computer-Assisted Drawing software as a design tool. Basic CAD 3-Dimensional solid-modeling. Strongly Recommended: MATH 39 with a minimum grade of C, ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C or ENG 1AEX with a minimum grade of C. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU, UC.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: GR

ENGR 26 - Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists

3 units

Methodology and techniques for solving engineering/science problems using numerical-analysis computer-application programs MATLAB and EXCEL. Technical computing and visualization using MATLAB software. Examples and applications from appliedmathematics, physical-mechanics, electrical circuits, biology, thermal systems, fluid systems, and other branches of science and engineering. Prerequisite: MATH 1 with a minimum grade of C. Strongly Recommended: CS 7 with a minimum grade of C. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU, UC.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: GR

ENGR 35 - Statics

3 units

A first course in engineering mechanics: properties of forces, moments, couples and resultants; two- and three-dimensional force systems acting on engineering structures in equilibrium; analysis of trusses, and beams; distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, center of gravity, centroids, friction, and area and mass moments of inertia. Optional additional topics include fluid statics and cables. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A with a minimum grade of C, MATH 2 with a minimum grade of C. Strongly Recommended: ENGR 22 with a minimum grade of C. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU, UC; C-ID# ENGR 130.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: GR

ENGR 37 - Applied Statics and Materials

3 units

Applied statics, mechanics of materials, and materials science. Topics include stress, strain, types of forces, moments, moment of inertia, friction, truss structures, centers of gravity, modulus of elasticity, fasteners, chemistry and atomic structure, crystalline structures, phase diagrams. This course is designed for Engineering Technology majors; it is not intended for students pursuing the Engineering Requirements (Transfer Preparation) path. Prerequisite: MATH 39 with a minimum grade of C. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: OP

ENGR 44 - Introduction to Circuit Analysis

4 units

Introduction to analysis methods for electrical circuits. Topics include general techniques for circuit analysis, simple resistive circuits, inductors, capacitors, mutual coupling, operational amplifier circuits, transient and steady-state analysis of first-order and second-order circuits. Lab topics include introduction to the use of electronic test equipment, designing, assembling, testing and simulating various resistive, LC, RC and operational amplifier circuits. Simulations are done with available circuit simulations codes such as PSpice. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU, UC.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: GR

ENGR 46 - Materials of Engineering

4 units

Application of principles of chemistry and physics to the properties of engineering materials; the relation of microstructure to mechanical, electrical, thermal and corrosion properties of metals; ceramics and polymers. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A with a minimum grade of C, CHEM 1A with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU, UC; C-ID# ENGR 140 B.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: GR

ENGR 50 - Introduction to Electronic Systems and Measurements

4 units

Introduction to electrical and electronic systems and circuits. Overview of digital and analog electronics, semiconductor devices and software tools. Direct current and alternating current circuit analysis including Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws. Measurement and characterization of electronic systems, data collection, and reporting results. Comparing system and component performance to published specifications and developing troubleshooting techniques. Laboratory practice includes operation and proper use of standard test instruments. Prerequisite: MATH 39 with a minimum grade of C. 36 hours lecture, 108 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU.

Degree Applicable, Credit
Grading Option: GR