General Engineering
Certificate of Achievement STEM · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
General Engineering Certificate of Achievement
The General Engineering certificate program is designed to meet the core transfer requirements for a wide range of engineering disciplines. This program includes the core math, science, and engineering courses required for most university engineering programs. Choice of computer programming course should be based on engineering discipline requirements: ENGR B19C and COMP B11 are recommended for electrical engineering and computer engineering, COMP B20 is recommended for most other engineering disciplines (e.g. aerospace, civil, construction, manufacturing, mechanical, etc.). Additional courses may be required for transfer. Students interested in transferring should consult with a counselor or academic advisor. This program also meets the core transfer requirements for Marine Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering Technology at the California State University Maritime Academy (formerly known as the California Maritime Academy). Upon completion of the required courses with at least a "C" or "P" (pass) grade in each course, the student will be eligible for a Certificate of Achievement.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to identify, formulate, and solve applied engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, mathematics, and technology.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to communicate technical information effectively with a range of audiences.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to evaluate the requirements to transfer to a university program in the discipline of engineering.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering Certificate of Achievement: Complete all of the following | 30-31 | |
| Core Courses: Complete all of the following | 27 | |
| CHEM B1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| ENGR B45 | Properties of Materials | 4 |
| ENGR B47 | Introduction to Engineering and Design | 2 |
| MATH B6A | Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH B6B | Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS B4A | Mechanics and Wave Motion | 4 |
| PHYS B4B | Heat, Electricity, Magnetism | 4 |
| List A | 3-4 | |
| ENGR B19C | C++ Programming for Engineers & Scientists | 4 |
| ENGR B20 | MATLAB Programming for Engineers & Scientists | 3 |
| COMP B11 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I | 3 |