Engineering Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Associate in Applied Science : AAS 3187
61-70 Credits
Program Contact
Bassam Matar | 480-732-7139 | b.matar@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering Technology program prepares students as entry-level engineering technicians. They will apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. Includes instruction in various engineering support functions, including preparation in the areas of research, production, and operations. This degree will prepare highly skilled and needed workers for area manufacturers and the tech industry.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
CHM130 | Fundamental Chemistry | 3 |
CHM130LL | Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
OR | ||
CHM150 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
or CHM151 | General Chemistry I | |
CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
OR | ||
CHM130AA | Fundamental Chemistry with Lab | 4 |
or CHM140AA | General Chemistry for Engineers with Lab | |
or CHM150AA | General Chemistry I with Lab | |
or CHM151AA | General Chemistry I with Lab | |
CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
Select one of the following: | ||
Programming Fundamentals | ||
Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | ||
Python Programming: Level I | ||
Visual Basic Programming I | ||
C++: Level I | ||
C#: Level I | ||
Java Programming: Level I | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (C++) | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (C++) | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (C++) | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | ||
ECE102 | Engineering Analysis Tools and Techniques | 2 |
ECE103 | Engineering Problem Solving and Design | 2 |
ECE216 | Computer-Aided Engineering | 2 |
ECE216LL | Computer-Aided Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
or ECE216AA | Computer-Aided Engineering | |
ECE104 | EPICS Gold I | 0.5-4 |
or ECE294AA | Special Topics in Engineering | |
or ECE294AB | Special Topics in Engineering | |
or ECE294AC | Special Topics in Engineering | |
or ECE296WA | Cooperative Education | |
or ECE296WB | Cooperative Education | |
or ECE296WC | Cooperative Education | |
or ECE296WD | Cooperative Education | |
or ECE298AA | Special Projects | |
or ECE298AB | Special Projects | |
or ECE298AC | Special Projects | |
FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success | 1 |
or FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | |
PHY111 | General Physics I | 4 |
or PHY121 | University Physics I: Mechanics | |
PHY112 | General Physics II | 4 |
or PHY131 | University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | |
Restricted Electives | ||
In consultation with an Academic, Faculty, or Program Advisor, complete 10-14 credits of coursework from any of the areas below that best align with academic and professional goals. Students may select courses from multiple areas. | ||
General Application | ||
Select one of the following programming courses not already taken in required courses: | ||
Programming Fundamentals | ||
Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | ||
Python Programming: Level I | ||
Visual Basic Programming I | ||
C++: Level I | ||
C#: Level I | ||
Java Programming: Level I | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (C++) | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (C++) | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (C++) | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | ||
Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | ||
Select one of the following courses not already taken in required courses: | ||
EPICS Gold I | ||
or ECE294 | Special Topics in Engineering | |
or ECE294AA | Special Topics in Engineering | |
or ECE294AB | Special Topics in Engineering | |
or ECE294AC | Special Topics in Engineering | |
or ECE296WA | Cooperative Education | |
or ECE296WB | Cooperative Education | |
or ECE296WC | Cooperative Education | |
or ECE296WD | Cooperative Education | |
or ECE298AA | Special Projects | |
or ECE298AB | Special Projects | |
or ECE298AC | Special Projects | |
ECE105 | MATLAB Programming | 1 |
ECE106 | Survey of Nanotechnology | 1 |
GTC/MIT/OSH106 | 0-3 | |
or AIT100 | Industrial Safety | |
or CON271 | Construction Safety | |
MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
Biomedical Engineering Technician | ||
BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
or BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | |
ABS175 | Research Methods in Biology | 1 |
BIO211AA | Biotechnology Seminar: Biomedical Applications | 1 |
ECE111 | Bioengineering Systems | 3 |
Civil Engineering Technician | ||
CET211 | 0-3 | |
or CON223 | Strength of Materials | |
CON241 | Surveying | 3 |
ECE216 | Computer-Aided Engineering | 2 |
ECE216LL | Computer-Aided Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
OR | ||
ECE216AA | Computer-Aided Engineering | 3 |
GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture | 3 |
GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab | 1 |
OR | ||
GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical | 4 |
Drafting for Engineering Technician | ||
CAD100 | Fundamentals of 2D Autocad | 3 |
CAD101 | Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) | 3 |
CAD145 | Design Principles for Industry | 3 |
DFT110 | Introduction to Drafting | 3 |
DFT126 | Building Trades Blueprint Reading | 3 |
ECE216 | Computer-Aided Engineering | 2 |
ECE216LL | Computer-Aided Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
OR | ||
ECE216AA | Computer-Aided Engineering | 3 |
General Education | ||
Core | ||
First-Year Composition | ||
ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
or ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
Oral Communication | ||
COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (Recommend COM225 or COM230) | 3 |
or COM110 | Interpersonal Communication | |
or COM225 | Public Speaking | |
or COM230 | Small Group Communication | |
Critical Reading | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | 3 |
or equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
Mathematics | ||
MAT187 | Precalculus | 5 |
or MAT220 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | |
or MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | |
General Education | ||
Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
Any approved general education course(s) from the Humanities, Arts and Design area | ||
Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
Any approved general education course(s) in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area | ||
Recommend ECN211 or ECN212 | ||
Natural Sciences | ||
Met by CHM or PHY in Required Courses | ||
Total Credits | 61-70 |