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California Regional Consortia

Engineering Technology

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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

New Program

TOPs Code

Engineering Technology, General (requires Trigonometry) (092400)

Projected Start Date

08/20/20

Catalog Description

The Certificate of Achievement 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

10-15

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The Certificate of Achievement 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)

34

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative
ENGR 1 Introduction to Engineering 2
ENGR 23 Engineering 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 10 Machining for the Metal Trades 4
WLDT 62A Beginning GTAW and GMAW Theory 1
WLDT 62AL Beginning GTAW and GMAW Skills Lab 2

 

 

 

 

ENGR 50 Group 2 Introduction to Electronic Systems and Measurements 4
WLDT 63 Welding Layout and Fitting 2
WLDT 79 Manufacturing Processes 2
    List B: Select One (3 Units)                                                                                                                                                 Units
WRKX 94 Occupational Work Experience/Internship 3
WRKX 95 General Work Experience 3

 

Program Requirements
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Supporting Documents

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Bay Area Regional Questions

Goal of Program

CTE

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Industry requested and approved.
Please list similar programs at other colleges in the service area which may be impacted, including the name of the college, the name of the program that may be impacted, the name of the person you contacted and the outcome of that contact.
This is a certificate developed from a BACCC approved associates degree.

Submission Details

Published at

01/22/20 - 05:40 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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