Engineering Technology
15 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ENGT 100 Introduction to Engineering
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGR 110
This introductory course considers different branches of engineering, the engineering industries, and the functions of engineers and related roles. Topics include the methods and tools of engineering problem-solving and design, the place of engineering in society, and engineering ethics. Students learn about the educational requirements for careers in engineering fields and effective strategies to be academically successful in engineering programs, practice developing communication skills pertinent to engineering professions, and explore a variety of engineering career pathways to plan and shape career goals.
ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical Drawing & Graphics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This basic course in technical drawing and graphics is for students with no previous drafting skills or training. The course is designed for students who want to pursue training in fields and careers related to architecture, civil design, and engineering design drafting. Practical application with the tools, techniques, standards, and practices used in the industries that need technical drawings and graphics is a feature of the course. ARCH 101, CIV 101, ENGT 101 are cross-listed courses. Credit will be granted for one course only.
ENGT 105 Introduction to Visualization, Sketching, & Rendering
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to develop skills in drawing as used by design professionals in architectural and technical applications. Using visualization and deploying basic principles of proportion, composition, and freehand techniques, students prepare technical isometric, oblique, perspective, and orthographic sketches to industry standards. Design considerations for various projects involving preliminary design sketches are also introduced. This course is open to all students who want to develop drawing skills. It is required for all students working towards a degree or certificate in the Architecture and Engineering Design Drafting program.
ENGT 122 Introduction to Design Drafting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Advisory
- ARCH 101 or CIV 101 or ENGT 101 or two years of high school drafting, ENGT 105
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to CAD and parametric modeling application and designs to generate industry standard models, renderings, and drawings for manufacturing products. Included industry standards for multiview orthographic projections, isometric views, pictorials, auxiliary views, cross sections, dimensioning, part and assembly models and drawings.
ENGT 123 Intermediate Engineering Design: Descriptive Geometry
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Advisory
- ARCH 101 or CIV 101 or ENGT 101, ENGT 105, ENGT 150
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to graphics as used in engineering design utilizing descriptive geometry to solve three-dimensional engineering problems involving space, points, planes, and lines. The course explores the concepts of true length and size used within the industry to design and manufacture projects with high accuracy; utilizing auxiliary views; and revolution methods in regard to creating edges, surfaces, and developments.
ENGT 131 Materials and Processes
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Advisory
- ENGT 150 or ENGT 170, ENGT 101, ENGT 122
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the properties and applications of materials in manufacturing processes and rapid prototyping. Students explore how material properties characteristics influence their use and applications. The course covers testing and evaluating material for manufacturing processes. Through hands-on projects, students apply material selection and manufacturing processes.
ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Advisory
- ARCH 101 or CIV 101 or ENGT 101 or two years of high school drafting
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is for students preparing for high-technology careers who need the skills necessary to function as an entry-level computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) operator, or to apply CADD to the specific disciplines of mechanical and architectural design, manufacturing, illustration, and engineering-related documents. An overview of computer graphics and CADD utilizing the latest release of AutoCAD software is provided. Students produce 2D orthographic, isometric, and basic 3D model solutions of mechanical and architectural applications.
ENGT 170 MicroStation for Basic CADD Applications
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Advisory
- ARCH 101 or CIV 101 or ENGT 101 or two years of high school drafting
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is for students preparing for high technology careers who need the skills necessary to function as an entry level CADD operator or to apply CADD to specific disciplines of mechanical and architectural design, manufacturing, illustration and engineering related documents. An overview of computer graphics and CADD (Computer Assisted Design and Drawing) utilizing the latest release of MicroStation software will be provided. Students will produce 2D orthographic and basic 3D model solutions of mechanical and architectural applications.
ENGT 200 Intermediate CAD Modeling for Design & Production
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Advisory
- ENGT 150 or ENGT 170, ARCH 101 or CIV 101 or ENGT 101 or two years of high school drafting, ENGT 105
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers CAD strategies for the application and methods used in industry to generate the creation of designs and the construction of mock ups. There is a focus on the development of three dimensional surfaces and solids.
ENGT 231 Advanced Visualization, Sketching, and Rendering
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ENGT 101 or ARCH 101 or CIV 101, ENGT 105
- Advisory
- ENGT 122
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on enhancing design and presentation skills for objects and environments, using industry-standard techniques. It emphasizes quick production methods, including drawing and rendering methods. The use of rapid visualization to create formal compositions aims to produce portfolio-quality work.
ENGT 250 Introduction to Modeling and Prototyping
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Advisory
- ARCH 101 or CIV 101 or ENGT 101, ENGT 105, ENGT 122
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers the techniques, processes and materials used for creating conceptual models and prototypes. Design and fabrication utilizing equipment such as 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting and other industry technologies are also presented, along with exploration of manufacturing techniques and materials.
ENGT 270 Advanced 3D Parametric Modeling and Prototype Applications
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Advisory
- ENGT 122, ENGT 150 or ENGT 170, ENGT 200, ENGT 250
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an intensive study of 3D computer graphics and computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) utilizing the latest release of 3D software. This course offers an in-depth exploration of manufacturing processes. This course benefits all students in areas of study related to engineering, drafting, design, and computer graphics. Students produce 3D, parametric, computer-generated virtual models incorporating mechanical design refinements. The course emphasizes the technological skills necessary to function as a design professional in order to apply 3D design graphics technology to the specific disciplines of mechanical engineering, machine drafting and design, manufacturing, animation, modeling, and illustration. Students are introduced to a variety of ways to produce prototype models directly from CADD-generated solid geometry. Students also take the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) industry standard test to check their proficiency, and receive certification upon passing.
ENGT 280 Advanced MicroStation for CADD & BIM Applications
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ENGT 170 or appropiate CADD work experience
- Advisory
- ARCH 101 or CIV 101 or ENGT 101 or two years of high school drafting
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is for students pursuing advanced study in MicroStation 3D parametric CADD (Computer Assisted Design and Drafting) and the BIM (Building Information Modeling) approach to building design using Bentley Architecture digital modeling applications. Students apply previously learned drafting conventions to produce 2D and 3D CADD- and BIM-generated mechanical and architectural drawings and virtual design models. This course benefits all students studying architecture, civil engineering of all types, drafting, design and computer graphics. Emphasis is placed on the high technology skills necessary to function as a designer or CADD drafter.
ENGT 290 Work Experience Education/Internship for Drafting-Related Fields
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 3 Lecture, 54-216 Lab
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course supports and reinforces on-the-job training in business and industrial establishments under the supervision of a college instructor. Training is informed by learning objectives. Students work in a skilled or professional-level assignment in their area of vocational interest, and meet performance objectives related to instruction that are above and beyond the conditions of regular employment. This course is intended for students whose job is related to the field of engineering design drafting and have completed or enrolled in the appropriate coursework. The course may be taken once and repeated for a maximum of 16 units. Contact the Work Experience Education Office regarding re-enrollment procedures.
ENGT 299 Directed Study in Engineering Design Drafting
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 54-162 Lab
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Independent Study/Directed Study is intended for students who have the ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written or oral reports and/ or appropriate projects. To enroll in an independent study/directed study course, students must possess a 2.5 overall grade point average, a 3.0 grade point average in the discipline of study being requested, or receive an exception from the instructor. Independent Studies/Directed Studies may be developed from any topic arising from or related to a course of study that will result in developing depth and breadth in that subject area. Students are expected to meet on a regular basis with their faculty sponsor and submit a final report or project, and student progress shall be evaluated at regular intervals. Academic standards for Independent Studies/Directed Studies shall be the same as those for other courses. Units are awarded in accordance to Title V regulations, with one unit of credit awarded for 54 hours of Directed Studies, six (6) hours of which must be with an instructor. The instructor is responsible for monitoring student progress through the semester. Students may take Directed Study courses for a maximum of three (3) units within a discipline, and may not accumulate more than a total of nine (9) units college wide.