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Associate in Science, Emphasis in Engineering

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Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ECE102 Engineering Analysis Tools and Techniques Critical course Gateway course 2
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
MAT220 or
MAT221		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Critical course MA or MA 4–5
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM230		 Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication satisfies COM and SB requirements simultaneously SB or SB or SB 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design Please consult an Advisor to ensure you are selecting courses that fulfill the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], and Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] if not already met through taking CRE101 or in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. HU 3
FYE101 or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ECE103 Engineering Problem Solving and Design Critical course 2
ENG102 or
ENG108		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
MAT230 or
MAT231		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II MA or MA 4–5
PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics SQ 4
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT240 or
MAT241		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III MA or MA 4–5
PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism SQ 4
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design Please consult an Advisor to ensure you are selecting courses that fulfill the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], and Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] if not already met through taking CRE101 or in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. HU 3
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry Must be met by the completion of CRE101 or a course taken in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area or Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. L 0
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SB Social-Behavioral Sciences Please consult an Advisor to ensure you are selecting a course that fulfill the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], and Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] if not already met through taking CRE101 in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area.

Recommend ECN211 or ECN212 for students intending to transfer to ASU for Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. 		SB 3
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6

General Electives

Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

Recommended for students seeking a project-based learning experience

(EPICS is Engineering Projects in Community Service. Students who complete ECE104 may continue the EPICS sequence at ASU.)

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ECE104 or
ECE294++ or
ECE298++		 EPICS Gold I or Special Topics in Engineering or Special Projects

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Note: Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ECE102 Engineering Analysis Tools and Techniques Critical course Gateway course 2
MAT220 or
MAT221		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Critical course MA or MA 4–5
FYE101 or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ECE103 Engineering Problem Solving and Design Critical course 2
MAT230 or
MAT231		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II MA or MA 4–5
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics SQ 4
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design Please consult an Advisor to ensure you are selecting courses that fulfill the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], and Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] if not already met through taking CRE101 or in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. HU 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
SB Social-Behavioral Sciences Please consult an Advisor to ensure you are selecting a course that fulfill the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], and Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] if not already met through taking CRE101 in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area.

Recommend ECN211 or ECN212 for students intending to transfer to ASU for Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. 		SB 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT240 or
MAT241		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III MA or MA 4–5
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6
PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism SQ 4

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
ENG102 or
ENG108		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM230		 Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication satisfies COM and SB requirements simultaneously SB or SB or SB 3
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry and Humanities, Arts & Design Must be met by the completion of CRE101 or a course taken in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area or Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. L 0
HU Humanities, Arts & Design and Literacy & Critical Inquiry Please consult an Advisor to ensure you are selecting courses that fulfill the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], and Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] if not already met through taking CRE101 or in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. HU 3
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Transfer Option Transfer Option 3–6

General Electives

Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

Recommended for students seeking a project-based learning experience

(EPICS is Engineering Projects in Community Service. Students who complete ECE104 may continue the EPICS sequence at ASU.)

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ECE104 EPICS Gold I 2
ECE294++ Special Topics in Engineering 1–4
ECE298++ Special Projects 1–3

Pathway Map Option Details

No pathway map option has been selected. Please select from the pathway map options listed above.

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • C = Cultural Diversity in the US
  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC = First Year Composition
  • G = Global Awareness
  • H = Historical Awareness
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • MA = Mathematics
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SG = Natural Sciences General
  • SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative