Engineering Fundamentals
Certificate of Achievement Mathematics · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement (16+ units)
The Engineering Fundamentals certificate provides most of the courses taken by first-year engineering students at a four-year university. The certificate will prepare students for further coursework in engineering and other STEM areas, as well as for internship opportunities. Completion of the certificate will serve as a solid foundation on a student’s path towards an associate’s degree and/or transfer in engineering.
The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement (16+ units) in Engineering Fundamentals will:
- Apply fundamental concepts of mathematics (through calculus), science and engineering.
- Conduct experiments and analyze and interpret data.
- Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A total of 22 units is required for the certificate. | ||
| Required core courses (22 units): | 22 | |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| ENGR 100 | Introduction to Engineering | 1 |
| PHYS 161 | Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| Total | 22 | |