Natural Sciences Division
Certificate T0843
The Engineering with Emphasis in Software Engineering Applications program concentrates on the design of complex computing systems through the applications of computing languages, contextualized problem-solving, control systems, and applied mathematics. This degree program is for job seekers interested in electrical software engineering technology as well as students interested in university programs in software engineering and software engineering technology.
Engineering with Emphasis in Software Engineering Applications Level 2 certificate incorporates the engineering, science, and communications skills needed by an entry-level software engineering technology employee. Completion of this certificate will prepare graduates for multiple terminal technologist positions, including engineering technician, software engineering technician, application developer, assistant engineer, technical sales, technical consultant and other endeavors related to electrical systems. Through this program, students will develop proficiency with electrical systems, mechanical systems, Microsoft Excel, oral communication, functional analysis, project management, developing presentations, laboratory analysis, programming, numerical methods, software development, and hardware interface tools. Completion of this certificate may facilitate transfer into B.S. programs in Engineering Technology, Software Engineering or Computer Science related degree programs.
Required Courses
Course List
Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
| 16-17 |
| |
| 15.5 |
| |
| 11.5 - 13 |
Total Units | 43-45.5 |
Course List
Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
or ENGL 1AH | Freshman Composition - Honors |
or ENGL 1AM | College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers |
or AMLA 1A | College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers |
ENGR 1 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
ENGR 1C | Engineering Critical Thinking | 3 |
MATH 150 | Trigonometry | 3 |
or MATH 160 | Precalculus Mathematics |
or MATH 180 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
PHYS 2AG | General Physics | 4 |
Course List
Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
CSCI 110 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 3.5 |
CSCI 190 | Discrete Mathematics Applied to Computer Science | 4 |
ENGR 6 | Introduction to Engineering Programming Concepts and Methodologies | 4 |
SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
or SPCH 1AH | Public Speaking - Honors |
Course List
Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
CSCI 140 | C++ Language and Object Development | 4 |
or CSCI 220 | Data Structures I |
or CSCI 240 | Data Structures and Algorithms |
ENGR 16 | Introduction to Digital Electronics with FPGA Programming | 4 |
MATH 181 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
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Program Learning Outcomes
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