Engineering Technology
Associate in Science Engineering Technology · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
The associate degree in engineering technology provides a background for employment as a technician or engineering assistant in support of and under the direction of a professional engineer. The major industries of mining, construction, petroleum, manufacturing, transportation, communications, and public utilities require engineering technologists.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Engineering Technology will:
- Develop graphic communication skills including orthographic projection; detail and assembly drawings; auxiliaries; sections; dimensioning; and surface development.
- Be able to use computer-aided drafting and design CADD software to create, modify, delete, transfer, and plot graphic files used to produce complete engineering drawings.
- Develop familiarity with the principles and application of engineering drawing, including, freehand sketching, pictorial drawings, engineering lettering, dimensioning, sections, auxiliary, surface finish, standard and geometric tolerancing, threads, and fasteners.
- Develop the ability to use advanced technical drawing techniques on a CAD system to solve design component problems requiring details and assemblies.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 24 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (24 units): | 24 | |
| CS 111 | Fundamentals of Programming 1 | 4 |
| ET 100 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design | 3 |
| ET 117 | Print Reading and Interpretation | 3 |
| ET 140 | Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| ET 145 | Advanced Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| PHYS 141 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 142 | General Physics 2 | 4 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 24 | |