Engineering Fundamentals

Certificate of Achievement Engineering · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog

About the Program

Program Goal: Local

GE Pattern(s): None

Program Code: 44143.00CA

The Certificate of Achievement is designed to cover the core engineering preparatory courses needed to transfer to a four-year program leading to any Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering at most four-year colleges and universities. Major requirements can vary by university and catalog year. Students should consult with a counselor and utilize Assist.org to ensure this is the most efficient pathway for their academic and career goals.

Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

  1. Use the tools of Mathematics and Physics to solve engineering problems.
  2. Demonstrate an ability to develop engineering judgment in the solution of engineering problems by breaking problems down, solving each part, checking each solution and reassembling the problem for a final solution.
  3. Safely use and accurately interpret the output of standard measuring devices.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the general methods of problem-solving using data gathered in the field.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to write comprehensive reports to communicate the analysis of various materials.
CourseTitleUnits
Required Core:36
CHEM 1General Chemistry I5
ENGL C1000Academic Reading and Writing4
ENGR 1Introduction to Engineering3
MATH 40Differential Equations4
MATH C2210Calculus I: Early Transcendentals5
MATH C2220Calculus II: Early Transcendentals4
PHYS 41Physics for Scientists and Engineers I4
PHYS 42Physics for Scientists and Engineers II4
Select one:3
CMST 4Small Group Communication3
COMM C1000Introduction to Public Speaking3
Total36

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