Engineering with Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Applications Level - 2 (Certificate T0840)

Program Overview

The Engineering with Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Applications Level 2 certificate prepares individuals for entry-level roles in mechanical engineering technology, such as engineering technician and maintenance technician. The program covers mechanical systems, Microsoft Excel, project management, computer-aided design, and technical reporting. Graduates may pursue further education in related B.S. programs or directly enter the workforce.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Engineering with Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Applications Level 2 certificate is designed for individuals seeking entry-level positions in mechanical engineering technology, including engineering technician, maintenance technician, facilities manager, manufacturing technician, operations technician, lab technician, technical sales, and other related roles. This program aims to develop proficiency in mechanical systems, Microsoft Excel, oral communication, functional analysis, project management, developing presentations, laboratory analysis, computer-aided design, geometric dimensioning and tolerances, programming, numerical methods, and technical reporting. The program may facilitate transfer into B.S. programs in Electro-mechanical Systems Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or other related fields.

Outline:

The Engineering with Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Applications Level 2 certificate is structured as follows:

• Required Courses:
• Completion of Engineering Fundamentals coursework (16-17 units)
• Completion of Engineering with Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Applications - Level 1 coursework (12-13 units)
• Completion of Engineering with Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Applications - Level 2 coursework (12 units)
• Total Units:
40-42
• Engineering Fundamentals Coursework:
• ENGL 1AFreshman Composition (4 units)
• OR ENGL 1AH Freshman Composition - Honors (4 units)
• OR ENGL 1AM College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers (4 units)
• OR AMLA 1A College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers (4 units)
• ENGR 1 Introduction to Engineering (2 units)
• ENGR 1C Engineering Critical Thinking (3 units)
• MATH 150 Trigonometry (3 units)
• OR MATH 160 Precalculus Mathematics (3 units)
• OR MATH 180 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (3 units)
• PHYS 2AG General Physics (4 units)
• Total Units:
16 - 17
• Engineering with Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Applications - Level 1 Coursework:
• CHEM 50 General Chemistry I (5 units)
• OR CHEM 50H General Chemistry I - Honors (5 units)
• OR CHEM 55 Chemistry for Engineers (5 units)
• ENGR 8 Properties of Materials (4 units)
• OR ENGR 18 Introduction to Engineering Graphics (4 units)
• SPCH 1A Public Speaking (4 units)
• OR SPCH 1AH Public Speaking - Honors (4 units)
• Total Units:
12 - 13
• Engineering with Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Applications - Level 2 Coursework:
• ENGR 6 Introduction to Engineering Programming Concepts and Methodologies (4 units)
• OR ENGR 7 Programming Applications for Engineers (4 units)
• ENGR 24 Engineering Graphics (4 units)

Careers:

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in mechanical engineering technology, including engineering technician, maintenance technician, facilities manager, manufacturing technician, operations technician, lab technician, technical sales, and other related roles.

Other:

Completion of the Engineering with Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Applications Level 2 certificate may facilitate transfer into B.S. programs in Electro-mechanical Systems Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or other related fields.