Degrees & Certificates
Engineering
Certificate of Achievement
2022-2023
About the Program
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 Learning Community 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.
Veterans interested in the Engineering Technology program and benefits and services for Veterans, contact Evelyn Andrews at eandrews@laspositascollege.edu
Additional information on the Engineering Technology program can be found by contacting lpc-engrtech@laspositascollege.edu
About the Certificate
The Certificate of Achievement in Engineering is offered to prepare students to transfer
to a four-year institution as an engineering major. The core courses required for
this certifi cate will fulfill many of the lower division requirements for most campuses
in the UC and CSU systems. This program will enable students to develop a strong foundational
understanding in engineering, physics and mathematics that will be essential as they
continue on the engineering pathway. In addition, students will benefi t from hands-on
laboratory experiences in their engineering and science courses allowing them to learn
by doing. Th e LPC Engineering certifi cate is intended for transfer, but some students
may be able to obtain employment as
an engineering technician or engineering technologist. Students are encouraged to
meet with a counselor early on and refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer
institution to determine specific major requirements required for transfer since they
can vary from university to university.
Career Opportunities
Preparation for entry level jobs in Engineering generally requires a bachelor’s degree in a specific engineering discipline. Engineering disciplines, or branches, include Aeronautical, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering. Engineering is an exciting, challenging and dynamic industry. Engineers use both scientific and mathematical principles to solve real world problems and to improve the lives of people around the globe. They can design everything from satellites that are used for global positioning systems (GPS) to biomedical devices such as stents and prosthetics, to more effi cient processes to manufacture all-purpose household cleaner, and so much more.
Program Outcomes
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Engineering, students are able to apply fundamental principles from mathematics, science and engineering to solve an engineering-related problem.
- Upon completion of the Certifi cate of Achievement in Engineering, students are able to set up appropriate laboratory equipment, collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and clearly communicate results.
- Upon completion of the Certifi cate of Achievement in Engineering, students are able
to use a variety of technological
tools to solve engineering problems.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| MATH 1 Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 2 Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 3 Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 5 Ordinary Differential Equations | 3.5 |
| PHYS 1A General Physics I | 5 |
| PHYS 1B General Physics II | 5 |
| PHYS 1C General Physics III | 5 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| ENGR 23 Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENGR 26 Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists | 3 |
| ENGR 35 Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 44 Introduction to Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| ENGR 46 Materials of Engineering | 4 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1A General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| CS 1 Computing Fundamentals I | 4 |
| ENGR 1 Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| MATH 7 Elementary Linear Algebra | 3.5 |
| PHYS 1D General Physics IV | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 51.5-56.5 |
Updated: July 2022