Associate in Arts in Engineering (Associates)

Evergreen Valley College

San Jose, CA

Evergreen Valley College offers a two-year lower-division Engineering Program that allows students to transfer to any four-year California College or University offering a degree in Engineering. The lower division Engineering Core Courses recommended by the Engineering Liaison Committee of the State of California have been coordinated between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities throughout California. The Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science Degrees are available for Engineering students. The engineering degree programs consist of the Engineering Core courses plus General Education courses that satisfy graduation requirements. It is recommended that students complete as much of their General Education requirements as possible. A grade of “C” or better in each major course is required for this degree.

 

Program Learning Outcomes 

- Design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data

- Design a system, component, or process as per customer specifications

- Identify potential changes in behavior and properties of materials as they are altered and influenced by manufacturing processes and loading conditions

- Assess the safety and environmental consequences of a proposed design

- Demonstrate an awareness of the human and social ramifications of technological solutions in a global and societal context

- Work and communicate effectively, either independently or in a team, to solve technical problems using engineering principles

- Demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice