Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications - Level 1 (Certificate T0833)

Natural Sciences Division
Certificate T0833

The Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications program prepares the students for an entry-level career working as a technician under the direction of civil engineers, surveyors, contractors and architects through project-based learning activities. This degree program is for job seekers interested in civil engineering and civil engineering technology; as well as students interested in university programs in civil engineering and civil engineering technology.

The Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications Level 1 certificate incorporates the engineering, science, and communications skills needed by an entry-level civil engineering technology employee. Completion of this certificate will prepare graduates for multiple terminal technologist positions, including engineering technician, civil engineering technician, project engineer, engineering assistant, and designer. Through this program, students will develop proficiency with mechanical systems, Microsoft Excel, oral communication, functional analysis, project management, developing presentations, laboratory analysis, land surveying, mapping, and technical reporting. Completion of this certificate may facilitate transfer into B.S. programs into Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Construction Engineering Management related programs.

Required Courses
 

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Completion of Engineering Fundamentals coursework16-17
PLUS
Completion of Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering - Level 1 coursework15
Total Units31-32
Course Prefix Course Name Units
Engineering Fundamentals Coursework
ENGL 1AFreshman Composition4
or ENGL 1AH Freshman Composition - Honors
or ENGL 1AM College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers
or AMLA 1A College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers
ENGR 1Introduction to Engineering2
ENGR 1CEngineering Critical Thinking3
MATH 150Trigonometry3
or MATH 160 Precalculus Mathematics
or MATH 180 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
PHYS 2AGGeneral Physics4
Total Units 16-17
Course Prefix Course Name Units
Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications - Level 1 coursework
CHEM 50General Chemistry I5
or CHEM 50H General Chemistry I - Honors
or CHEM 55 Chemistry for Engineers
SPCH 1APublic Speaking4
or SPCH 1A Public Speaking
SURV 1ASurveying3
SURV 1BSurveying3
or ENGR 18 Introduction to Engineering Graphics
Total Units15

Please see the Mt. San Antonio College Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying Program Website for updated information on program courses, transfer help, extracurricular activities, faculty contact information and more.

Program Learning Outcomes

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