Engineering with Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Applications
AS Degree Physics and Engineering · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Natural Sciences Division
Physics and Engineering Department
The Engineering with Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Applications AS degree prepares graduates for career and transfer. Relevant positions include engineering technician, CAD technician, maintenance technician, facilities manager, manufacturing technician, operations technician, lab technician, technical sales and other endeavors related to mechanical components and systems. The program emphasizes how things work, and the role technicians can play in design, development, testing, and manufacturing of mechanical devices. Completion of this degree may facilitate transfer into B.S. programs in Electromechanical Systems Engineering Technology or other related Mechanical Engineering Technology programs.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | 29 -30 | |
| ENGR 1 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| ENGR 1C | Engineering Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ENGR 6 | Introduction to Engineering Programming Concepts and Methodologies | 4 |
| orENGR 7 | Programming Applications for Engineers | |
| ENGR 8 | Properties of Materials | 4 |
| ENGR 18 | Introduction to Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENGR 24 | Engineering Graphics | 4 |
| CHEM 50 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| orCHEM 50H | General Chemistry I - Honors | |
| orCHEM 55 | Chemistry for Engineers | |
| PHYS 2AG | General Physics | 4 |
| orPHYS 4A | Engineering Physics | |
| Required Electives | ||
| Choose at least 7 units | 7 | |
| ENGR 40 | Statics | |
| ENGR 40T | Applied Statics | |
| ENGR 41 | Dynamics | |
| ENGR 42 | Mechanics of Materials | |
| ENGR 44 | Electrical Engineering | |
| ENGR 50A | Robotics Team Project Development | |
| ENGR 50B | Intermediate Robotics Team Project Development | |
| ENGR 285 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineers | |
| PHYS 2BG | General Physics | |
| PHYS 4B | Engineering Physics | |
| Total Units | 36 -37 | |
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