Engineering Technology (A.S.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/edt/
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The Engineering Technology program prepares students for employment in engineering technology. By completing the Associate of Science, students acquire knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering technology and choose to specialize in one of three options. The first option is Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, the second option is Mechanical Engineering Technology, and the third option is Industrial Engineering Technology. Careers in engineering technology includes research and development, manufacturing, servicing, and maintaining a wide variety of products and production processes.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core Requirements | ||
| ET 101 | Principles of Engineering Technology | 3.0 |
| ET 103 | Industrial Process Control | 2.0 |
| ET 105 | Industrial Motor Control | 2.0 |
| ENGT 103 | Introduction to Engineering Design Using Inventor | 3.0 |
| Subtotal | 10 | |
| Select one of the following options: | 14.0-17.0 | |
Option 1: Emphasis in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician (15 units) | ||
| Electronics for Engineering Technologists (3) | ||
| Trigonometry (3) | ||
| Programmable Logic Controllers In Automated Manufacturing (3) | ||
| Variable Frequency Drives in Automated Manufacturing (3) | ||
| Robotics for Computer Numerically Controlled Machines (3) | ||
Option 2: Emphasis in Industrial Engineering Technician (14 units) | ||
| Electronics for Engineering Technologists (3) | ||
| Plastics Technology (3) | ||
| Blueprint Reading and Production (4) | ||
| Mechanical Maintenance of Machine Tools (3) | ||
| Robotics for Computer Numerically Controlled Machines (3) | ||
Option 3: Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Technician (17 units) | ||
| Blueprint Reading and Production (4) | ||
| Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Model Based Definition and Plastics Technology (3-4) | ||
| Solidworks Introduction (4) | ||
| Machine Tool Introduction (2) | ||
| Total Units | 24-27 | |
Recommended Courses
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGT 100 | Soft Skills for Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering Professionals | 3.0 |
| ENGT 102 | Arduino for Internet of Things (IoT) and Embedded Systems Design | 2.0 |
| ENGT 104 | Principles of Aerospace Design Technology | 4.0 |
| ENGT 105 | Product Design, Development, and Prototype Fabrication | 2.0 |
| ENGT 106 | Introduction to Drone Technology | 4.0 |
| ENGT 153 | Machine Design Applications Using Solid Modeling | 3.0 |
| ENGT 237 | Statics and Strength of Materials Using Simulation | 3.0 |
| ENGT 258 | Tools and Fixtures Applications Using Solid Modeling | 4.0 |
| ENGT 260 | Advanced Modeling Using SolidWorks | 4.0 |
| ENGT 261 | SolidWorks for Sustainable Design | 4.0 |
| ENGT 262 | SolidWorks for Weldments Design | 4.0 |
| ENGT 263 | SolidWorks for Industrial Mold Tools Design | 4.0 |
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above major requirements, (2) the General Education requirements, and (3) electives as needed