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:
- Use the tools of Mathematics and Physics to solve engineering problems.
- 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.
- Safely use and accurately interpret the output of standard measuring devices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the general methods of problem-solving using data gathered in the field.
- Demonstrate the ability to write comprehensive reports to communicate the analysis of various materials.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 36 | |
| CHEM 1 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ENGR 1 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 40 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 5 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| PHYS 41 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4 |
| PHYS 42 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4 |
| Select one: | 3 | |
| CMST 4 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total | 36 | |