Engineering
Associate of Arts or Science (AA/AS) Engineering · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
Engineering is the profession in which the physical, biological, and social sciences are applied to solve practical problems for the benefit of society. As an engineering student, you will learn to observe and describe problems that deal with human needs and to seek useful solutions to these problems. Your skills upon graduation will be useful to you not only as an engineer, but also as a professional in management, sales, operations, manufacturing and other fields.
Requirements
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following General Education options:
- OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
- OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
- A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| CHEM 155 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| ENGR 101 | Introduction To Engineering | 2 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH 160 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| MATH 200 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHYS 121 | Mechanics Of Solids And Fluids | 5 |
| PHYS 122 | Electricity and Magnetism | 5 |
| List A - Complete one course from the following: | 4 | |
| ENGR 115 | Statics And Strength Of Materials 1 | |
| ENGR 117 & ENGR 117L | Electronic Circuits and Electronic Circuits Laboratory 1 | |
| List B - Complete at least 3 additional courses from the following: | 9-15 | |
| CHEM 156 | General Chemistry II | |
| CS 105 | Programming Methodology | |
| CS 107 | Computer Architecture and Organization | |
| CS 137 | C Programming | |
| DRFT 130 | Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design I | |
| ENGR 105 | Engineering Graphics | |
| ENGR 115 | Statics And Strength Of Materials 1 | |
| ENGR 116 | Dynamics | |
| ENGR 117 & ENGR 117L | Electronic Circuits and Electronic Circuits Laboratory 1 | |
| MATH 220 | Differential Equations | |
| PHYS 123 | Heat, Light and Modern Physics | |
| Total Units | 48.00-54.00 | |
- A course may not be used to satisfy more than one requirement (double counting not allowed).
Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of the engineering profession, and the engineering analysis and design process.
- Utilize mathematical analysis and graphical methods to solve engineering problems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the application and use of engineering software and laboratory equipment.
- Develop teamwork and technical writing skills to be successful on an engineering design team.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.