Student Pathway 2021−2022 Engineering Computer or Software AS
Engineering: Computer or Software Associate in Science Degree
A student earning one of these degrees will have completed the lower division coursework necessary to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in Computer Engineering or Software engineering. In addition, a student earning this degree will be prepared for engineering internship opportunities.
Program Contact: Christopher Glaves | Program Counselor: Tasha Hutchings
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CCC General Education – Area DI & Competence Requirement |
| Math 5A | Math Analysis I | 5 | Major Core |
| Engineering (ENGR) 10 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 | Major Core |
| Engr 40 or Computer Science(CSCI) 40 |
Programming for Scientists and Engineers or Programming Concepts and Methodology I |
4 | Major Core option – CSCI 40 Prerequisite Math 4A; ENGR 40 prerequisite Math 4B |
| Semester Units: 15-16 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- Discuss with a counselor utilizing the CSU GE, IGETC, or local General Education requirements to satisfy GE
- Check with counselor regarding the minimum chemistry transfer requirements for intended transfer institution.
- Review assist.org to view lower division major requirements for the CSU’s and UC’s
- A student ready for MATH 5A will follow this pathway. Students starting at a lower math level (MATH 4A or MATH 4B) will take longer than two years to complete this certificate. They will, however, have the opportunity to complete more of their General Education requirements.
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math 5B | Math Analysis II | 4 | Major Core |
| Physics 4A | Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 | Major Core |
| Chemistry 1A or 3A | General Chemistry or Introductory to Chemistry | 4-5 | Major Core Option – CCC General Education Area B |
| CSCI 41 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I | 4 | Major Core Option |
| Semester Units: 16-17 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
Summer:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication 1 | Public Speaking | 3 | CCC General Education – Area G & Area DII |
| Semester Units: 3 | |||
- Take Summer School: Comm 1
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math 6 | Math Analysis III | 5 | Major Core |
| Physics 4B | Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 | Major Core |
| Area B | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | CCC General Education – Area B; suggest History 11 or 12/12H |
| PE course | Physical Education | 1 | CCC General Education – Area E |
| Semester Units: 13 | |||
Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math 17 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 5 | Major Core |
| Political Science 2/2H or 110 | American Government | 3 | CCC General Education – Area F |
| Physics 4C | Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 | Major Core Option |
| Engr 6 | Electrical Circuits Analysis with Lab | 4 | Major Core Option |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
Summer:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy 1 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | CCC General Education – Area C |
| Semester Units: 3 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
This Associate Degree requires four courses from the following: Engr 6, Engr 8, CSCI 40 or Engr 40, CSCI 41, Chem 3A or 1A, Physics 4C
Student should carefully plan which of these courses to take based on their specific major and intended transfer institution(s). Some transfer institutions will have minimum requirements for transfer that will necessitate choosing more than 4 courses from this section.
Student should complete the programming course specifically required by the transfer institution of choice. The choices are: ENGR 40 Programming for Scientists and Engineers (4 units), Engr 5 Programming and Problem Solving in MATLAB (3 units), and CSCI 40 Programming Concepts and Methodology I (4 units).
Student should check the minimum chemistry transfer requirements for his or her intended transfer institution.
If you plan to pursue the bachelor’s degree at Fresno State there are additional requirements that can be completed at CCC: Econ 1A or 1B, History 11 or 12/12H, Polisci 2/2H, Phil 1, Biology 3. Follow up with a counselor to review this information in more detail.
Things to Think About
- Community Organizations – Internships Career Center Connection
- Transfer requirements for the CSU’s, UC’s, and Private institutions
- Recommend involvement in Engineering Club: Advisor Christopher Glaves
- Utilize the Tutorial Services
- Follow up with Instructors during office hours
- It is crucial that the student investigate the transfer requirements for each four-year institution that they plan to apply to for transfer. This plan was made with CSU Fresno primarily in mind. Other transfer institutions may require modifying the courses in this plan.
