# Engineering Technology: Engineering Technician (Associate of Science)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Engineering Technology

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3590

**Design and Applied Technology Division**
www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/

The engineering technology program prepares students for transfer to university engineering technology programs and for employment in technical fields. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, students acquire a foundation in the principles of engineering, engineering design, digital electronics, automated manufacturing, and the application of math and science in technical fields. Careers in engineering technology involve high level technical work in the creation, production, utilization, and distribution of industrial materials, products, and processes. Competencies will be assessed regularly in accordance with skill standards established by the National Alliance for Pre-engineering Programs.

At least 50 percent of the requirements for the major must be completed at El Camino College.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit  www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/automotive-technology.php.

### Required Core: 16 units

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ETEC 10 | Principles of Engineering Technology | 3 |
| or ETEC 10A | Principles of Engineering Technology I | 1.5 |
| ETEC 10B | Principles of Engineering Technology II | 1.5 |
| ETEC 12 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| or ETEC 12A | Introduction to Engineering Design I | 1.5 |
| ETEC 12B | Introduction to Engineering Design II | 1.5 |
| ETEC 14 | Digital Electronics for Engineering | 3 |
| or ETEC 14A | Digital Electronics for Engineering I | 1.5 |
| ETEC 14B | Digital Electronics for Engineering II | 1.5 |
| ETEC 16 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| or ETEC 16A | Computer Integrated Manufacturing I | 1.5 |
| ETEC 16B | Computer Integrated Manufacturing II | 1.5 |
| MTT 101 | Introduction to Conventional and CNC Machining | 4 |

### 5-9 units from:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ETEC 15 | Aerospace Engineering | 3 |
| or ETEC 15A | Aerospace Engineering I | 1.5 |
| ETEC 15B | Aerospace Engineering II | 1.5 |
| ETEC 18 | Engineering Design and Development | 3 |
| or ETEC 18A | Engineering Design and Development I | 1.5 |
| ETEC 18B | Engineering Design and Development II | 1.5 |
| MTT 16 | General Metals | 3 |
| ECHT 22 | Basic Electronic Fabrication | 3 |
| WELD 15 | Basic Welding for Allied Fields | 3 |

**Total Major Units: 21-25**

### GE Patterns

Complete one of the following:

#### ECC GE: 24 units

Required for local degrees (AA and AS).

#### Cal-GETC: 34 units

Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).

### Electives

As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.

**Minimum Degree Total: 60 units**