Engineering, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_ENGR
Control Number: 03974
Financial Aid Eligible
Engineers apply mathematics and scientific laws to invent and design products and services that are used in everyday life. This Engineering Associate of Science degree is meant to provide students with a strong foundation of engineering and design skills. Theoretical concepts are combined with practical experiences to expose students to real-world engineering problems.
While the core courses are necessary to develop and strengthen the necessary mathematics and physics knowledge an engineer must possess, the elective courses allow for different routes, ranging from additional transferable courses in several engineering majors, to hands-on courses that confer readily employable skills as engineering technicians.
Program Outcomes
- An ability to apply engineering, science, and mathematics knowledge utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find solutions to problems of engineering nature and design.
- Skills to use the state of the art laboratory equipment and simulation tools for engineering and engineering related practices and research.
- An understanding of the ethical and professional role and responsibility as a member of the society in finding the ways for the betterment of the environment and all humanity and life.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGR A110/A110H | Introduction to Engineering and Design | 3 |
| ENGR A180 | Engineering Graphics | 4 |
| ENGR A280 | Statics | 3 |
| PHYS A185/A185H | Calculus-Based Physics: Mechanics with Lab | 5 |
| PHYS A280 | Calculus-Based Physics: Electricity/Magnetism with Lab | 5 |
| MATH A185/A185H | Calculus 2 | 5 |
| MATH A280 | Calculus 3 | 5-6 |
| or MATH A280H | Calculus 3 Honors | |
| MATH A285 | Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 5-6 |
| or MATH A285H | Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Honors | |
| Restricted Electives - Select six-ten units from the following | 6-10 | |
| General Electricity - FAA | ||
| General Airframe & Powerplant Fuel Systems - FAA | ||
| Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems | ||
| Design Fabrication 1 | ||
| Design Fabrication 2 | ||
| Introduction to Astrophysics | ||
| Principles of Biology | ||
| Basic Microbiology | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry A | ||
| General Chemistry B | ||
| Organic Chemistry A | ||
| Organic Chemistry B | ||
| Furniture Making and Design | ||
| Intro to Home Automation | ||
| Photovoltaic System Installation | ||
| C++ Programming Language 1 | ||
| Java Programming 1 | ||
| Data Structures | ||
| Software Engineering | ||
| D.C. Circuits | ||
| Engineering Materials | ||
| Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ||
| Dynamics | ||
| Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Engineering Circuits | ||
| General Geology | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Principles | ||
| Introduction to Machine Shop | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics: Modern with Lab | ||
| Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding | ||
| Total Major Units | 41-47 | |
| OCC AS General Education 1, 2 | up to 21 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements | varies | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 60 - 62 | |
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Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
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Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ENGR A110 or ENGR A110H |
Introduction to Engineering and Design or Introduction to Engineering and Design Honors |
3 |
| MATH A180 | Calculus 1 1 | 5 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGR A180 | Engineering Graphics | 4 |
| MATH A185 | Calculus 2 | 5 |
| PHYS A185 | Calculus-Based Physics: Mechanics with Lab 2 | 5 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ENGR A280 | Statics | 3 |
| MATH A280 | Calculus 3 | 5 |
| PHYS A280 | Calculus-Based Physics: Electricity/Magnetism with Lab | 5 |
| AS RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3-5 | |
| Units | 16-18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AS RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3-5 | |
| MATH A285 | Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 5 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 2-0 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60-62 | |
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Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 2
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Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 5
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS