Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications

AS Degree Physics and Engineering · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Natural Sciences Division
Physics and Engineering Department

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.

Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications degree incorporates the engineering, science, and communications skills needed by an entry-level civil engineering technology employee. Completion of this degree 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, computer aided design, geometric dimensioning and tolerances, programming, numerical methods and technical reporting. Completion of this degree may facilitate transfer into B.S. programs into Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Construction Engineering Management related programs.

Required Courses

CourseTitleUnits
Required Core36 - 37
ENGR 1Introduction to Engineering2
ENGR 1CEngineering Critical Thinking3
ENGR 6Introduction to Engineering Programming Concepts and Methodologies4
orENGR 7Programming Applications for Engineers
ENGR 8Properties of Materials4
ENGR 24Engineering Graphics4
CHEM 50General Chemistry I5
orCHEM 50HGeneral Chemistry I - Honors
orCHEM 55Chemistry for Engineers
MATH 180Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4
orMATH 181Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
PHYS 2AGGeneral Physics4
orPHYS 4AEngineering Physics
SURV 1ASurveying3
SURV 1BSurveying3
Required Electives
Choose a minimum of 10 units10
ENGR 18Introduction to Engineering Graphics
ENGR 40Statics
ENGR 40TApplied Statics
ENGR 41Dynamics
ENGR 42Mechanics of Materials
ENGR 50ARobotics Team Project Development
ENGR 50BIntermediate Robotics Team Project Development
ENGR 285Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineers
PHYS 2BGGeneral Physics
PHYS 4BEngineering Physics
Total Units46 - 47

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