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Submitter's Information
Name
Vicki Shipman
Title
CTE Project Manager
Region
Bay Area
College
Las Positas College
CTE Dean
CTE Dean's Name
Vicki Shipman
CTE Dean's Email
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Program Details
Program Title
Engineering Technology
Submission Type
n/a
TOPs Code
Engineering Technology, General (requires Trigonometry) (092400)
Projected Start Date
08/15/18
Catalog Description
The Associate in Science in Engineering Technology program at Las Positas College is designed for those who want a hands-on engineering career with a focus on mechanical technology in an applied setting. The emphasis is on Mechanical Engineering applications and developing an understanding of how engineering, technology and manufacturing principles are applied in practice. The program provides students with foundational knowledge in mathematics, critical thinking, problem solving, and engineering design, as well as skills in manufacturing, fabrication, and welding so that students are able to adapt to the ever-changing modern industrial workplace. Students may also choose to continue their education towards a degree in a related engineering discipline.
Enrollment Completer Projections
10
Program Proposal Attributes
Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
- A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal
The Associate in Science in Engineering Technology program at Las Positas College is designed for those who want a hands-on engineering career with a focus on mechanical technology in an applied setting. Students receive foundational training in engineering, mathematics, physics, and welding, and develop skills in manufacturing and fabrication, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Course Units and Hours
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)
36
Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)
60
Course Report
Program Requirements Narrative
n/a
Program Requirements
Required Core
ENGR 10 Introduction to Engineering 2
ENGR 22 Engineering Design Graphics 3
ENGR 37 Applied Statics and Materials 3
MATH 39 Trigonometry 4
MATH 30 College Algebra for STEM 4
PHYS 10 Descriptive Physics 3
PHYS 10L Descriptive Physics Lab 1
WLDT 62A Beginning GTAW and GMAW Theory 1
WLDT 62AL Beginning GTAW and GMAW Skills Lab 2
WLDT 63 Welding Layout and Fitting 2
WLDT 79 Manufacturing Processes 2
WLDT X10 Machining for the Metal Trades 3
Program Based GE Units
CMST 1 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
Required Core Units 36
List A: Select one Units
WRKX 94 Occupational Work Experience/Internship 3
WRKX 95 General Work Experience 3
General Education and Electives Units 24
Total for Degree 60
Supporting Documents
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The COCI (Chancellor's office curriculum inventory) does not have this program in inventory therefore will not accept changes to the program without BACCC recommendation; new course added.
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Submission Details
Published at
11/20/17 - 02:30 PM
Status
Recommended
Return to Drafts
Please list the reason(s) for returning "Engineering Technology". to Vicki Shipman's drafts. This message will be sent to vshipman@laspositascollege.edu
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Kit O'Doherty Super User · 11/22/17
This is a Substantial Change to an Existing Approved Credit Program