Degrees & Certificates
Engineering Technology AS
Effective Fall 2020
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| WRKX 94 (Occupational Work Experience/Internship) | 3 |
| WRKX 95 (General Work Experience) | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CMST 1 (Fundamentals of Public Speaking) | 3 |
| CMST 10 (Interpersonal Communication) | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units in the Major | 34 |
| 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.