Engineering
Associate in Science Degree Engineering · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Engineers apply mathematics and scientific laws to invent and design products and services that are used in everyday life. This Engineering Associate of Science degree is meant to provide students with a strong foundation of engineering and design skills. Theoretical concepts are combined with practical experiences to expose students to real-world engineering problems.
While the core courses are necessary to develop and strengthen the necessary mathematics and physics knowledge an engineer must possess, the elective courses allow for different routes, ranging from additional transferable courses in several engineering majors, to hands-on courses that confer readily employable skills as engineering technicians.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- An ability to apply engineering, science, and mathematics knowledge utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find solutions to problems of engineering nature and design.
- Skills to use the state of the art laboratory equipment and simulation tools for engineering and engineering related practices and research.
- An understanding of the ethical and professional role and responsibility as a member of the society in finding the ways for the betterment of the environment and all humanity and life.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGR A110 | Introduction to Engineering and Design | 3 |
| orENGR A110H | Introduction to Engineering and Design Honors | |
| ENGR A180 | Engineering Graphics | 4 |
| ENGR A280 | Statics | 3 |
| PHYS A185 | Calculus-Based Physics: Mechanics with Lab | 5 |
| PHYS A280 | Calculus-Based Physics: Electricity/Magnetism with Lab | 5 |
| MATH A185 | Calculus 2 | 5 |
| orMATH A185H | Calculus 2 Honors | |
| MATH A280 | Calculus 3 | 5-6 |
| orMATH A280H | Calculus 3 Honors | |
| MATH A285 | Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 5-6 |
| orMATH A285H | Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Honors | |
| Restricted Electives - Select six-ten units from the following | 6-10 | |
| AMT A151 | General Electricity - FAA | |
| AMT A152 | General Airframe & Powerplant Fuel Systems - FAA | |
| APT A131 | Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems | |
| ARCH A171 | Design Fabrication 1 | |
| ARCH A172 | Design Fabrication 2 | |
| ASTR A200 | Introduction to Astrophysics | |
| BIOL A100 | Principles of Biology | |
| BIOL A114 | Basic Microbiology | |
| BIOL A125 | Human Biology | |
| BIOL A281 | Biochemistry | |
| CHEM A180 | General Chemistry A | |
| CHEM A185 | General Chemistry B | |
| CHEM A220 | Organic Chemistry A | |
| CHEM A225 | Organic Chemistry B | |
| CNST A116 | Furniture Making and Design | |
| CNST A155 | Intro to Home Automation | |
| CNST A157 | Photovoltaic System Installation | |
| CS A150 | C++ Programming Language 1 | |
| CS A170 | Java Programming 1 | |
| CS A200 | Data Structures | |
| CS A220 | Software Engineering | |
| ELEC A111 | D.C. Circuits | |
| ENGR A210 | Engineering Materials | |
| ENGR A220 | Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | |
| ENGR A230 | Dynamics | |
| ENGR A240 | Mechanics of Materials | |
| ENGR A285 | Engineering Circuits | |
| GEOL A105 | General Geology | |
| GEOL A110 | Physical Geology | |
| HVAC A100 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Principles | |
| MACH A100 | Introduction to Machine Shop | |
| PHYS A285 | Calculus-Based Physics: Modern with Lab | |
| Total Major Units | 41-47 | |
| OCC AS General Education | up to 21 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements | varies | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 60 - 62 | |
- Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| ENGR A110or ENGR A110H | Introduction to Engineering and Designor Introduction to Engineering and Design Honors |
| MATH A180 | Calculus 1 1 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ENGR A180 |
| MATH A185 |
| PHYS A185 |
| Summer |
|---|
| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| ENGR A280 |
| MATH A280 |
| PHYS A280 |
| AS RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| AS RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| MATH A285 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 |
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 2
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 5
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS