Engineering Technology

Associate in Science

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The Associate of Science in Engineering Technology program at Las Positas College is designed for those who want a hands-on engineering career with a focus on mechanical technology in an applied setting. The emphasis is on Mechanical Engineering applications and developing an understanding of how engineering, technology and manufacturing principles are applied in practice. The program provides students with foundational knowledge in mathematics, critical thinking, problem solving, and engineering design, as well as skills in manufacturing, fabrication, and welding so that students are able to adapt to the ever-changing modern industrial workplace. Students may also choose to continue their education towards a degree in a related engineering discipline.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program may find employment as mechanical technicians, mechanical technologists, stationary engineers, or in other applied engineering fields and may collaborate with scientists, engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals.

Required Core: (27 units) Units

Course	Units
ENGR 1 (Introduction to Engineering)	2
ENGR 23 (Engineering Graphics)	3
ENGR 37 (Applied Statics and Materials)	3
MATH 39 (Trigonometry)	4
MATH 30 (College Algebra for STEM)	4
PHYS 10 (Descriptive Physics)	3
PHYS 10L (Descriptive Physics Lab)	1
WLDT 10 (Machining for the Metal Trades)	4
WLDT 62A (Beginning GTAW and GMAW Theory)	1
WLDT 62AL (Beginning GTAW and GMAW Skills Lab)	2

 

List A: Select One Group (4 units)

Course	Units
Group 1
ENGR 50 (Introduction to Electronic Systems and Measurements)	4
Group 2
WLDT 63 (Welding Layout and Fitting)	2
WLDT 79 (Manufacturing Processes)	2

 

List B: Select One (3 units)

Course	Units
WRKX 94 (Occupational Work Experience/Internship)	3
WRKX 95 (General Work Experience)	3

 

Program-Based GEᅀ: (3 units)

Course	Units
CMST 1 (Fundamentals of Public Speaking)	3
CMST 10 (Interpersonal Communication)	3

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units in the Major	34

Units

Units Category	Units
General Education Pattern	Total Units Required
AS	60
CSU GE-B	66
IGETC (CSU)	64

ᅀRequired if a student uses the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Science (AS) Degree  

The Associate Degree is conferred upon those students who complete the required 60 or more semester units of the degree pattern with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, of which 12 units must be earned at Las Positas College. In addition, students must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Science (AS) Degree, California State University General Education-Breadth, or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units are degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.