The Associate of Science Degree in Engineering will prepare those students interested in laying a foundation for further study and for a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field from a four-year college or university.
The engineering program fulfills many of the requirements and foundation courses for transfer to Baccalaureate engineering-related majors, but does not satisfy all transfer requirements for specific institutions. Students should consult a counselor for major preparation for specific universities and colleges.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.Course | Units | Typically Offered |
1st Semester | ||
Select one: MATH 190 / MATH 190H (CSU GE B4) M | 4.0 | |
MATH 190 - Calculus I (4.0 units) Prerequisite:MATH 180 MATH 190 is a semester course designed primarily for those students planning to pursue programs in engineering, mathematics, computer science, and physical sciences. This is the first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. It includes topics in functions, limits and continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation and integration and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. MATH 190H - Calculus I Honors (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 180; ENGL 101 MATH 190H is a semester course designed primarily for those students planning to pursue programs in engineering, mathematics, computer science, and physical sciences. This course includes topics of differential and integral calculus of a single variable. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (CSU GE A2)GE | 3.5 | |
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition. This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication. | ||
CSU GE F - Ethnic StudiesGE | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
CSU GE E - Lifelong Learning/Self DevelopmentGE | 3.0 | |
Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 13.5 | |
2nd Semester | ||
MATH 191 - Calculus IIM | 4.0 | |
MATH 191 - Calculus II (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 190 or MATH 190H This semester-long course continues the study of calculus begun in MATH 190. The course includes techniques of integration, improper integrals, anti-derivatives, applications of the definite integral, differential equations, Taylor polynomials, series, polar equations, and parametric equations. This course is the second course of the calculus sequence required of all engineering, physics, and mathematics majors. | ||
PHY 211 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I (CSU GE B1 & B3)M | 4.0 | |
PHY 211 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I (4.0 units) Prerequisite:MATH 190 or MATH 190H This course is the first of a three-semester sequence designed for students transferring to four-year institutions with majors in the sciences and engineering. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, energy, work, momentum, and conservation principles. | ||
CSU GE C1 - ArtsGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 11.0† | |
Summer 1 | ||
CSU GE A3 - Critical ThinkingGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 3.0† | |
3rd Semester | ||
Major ElectiveM | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: BIOL 200/BIOL 201/CHEM 130/ CHEM 140/CHEM 230/CHEM 231/ CIT 125/ CIT 126/ CIV 126/CIV 140/CIV 142/CIV 241/ENGT 122/ ENGT 138/ENGR 217/ENGR 235/MATH 250/MATH 260/MATH 270 Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
PHY 212 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - IIM | 4.0 | |
PHY 212 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - II (4.0 units) Prerequisite: PHY 211, MATH 191 This course is the second of a three-semester sequence designed for students transferring to four-year institutions with majors in the sciences and engineering. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, energy, work, momentum, and conservation principles. | ||
US HISTORY (CSU GE D)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. All CSU campuses have a graduation requirement in American Institutions. Students may choose one of the following US History courses to partially fulfill this requirement: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 170. | ||
CSU GE C1 or C2 - Arts or HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Arts Humanities | ||
Total Semester Units: | 13.0† | |
4th Semester | ||
Major ElectiveM | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: BIOL 200/BIOL 201/CHEM 130/ CHEM 140/CHEM 230/CHEM 231/ CIT 125/ CIT 126/ CIV 126/CIV 140/CIV 142/CIV 241/ENGT 122/ ENGT 138/ENGR 217/ENGR 235/MATH 250/MATH 260/MATH 270 Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
PHY 213 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - IIIM | 4.0 | |
PHY 213 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - III (4.0 units) Prerequisite: PHY 211 and MATH 191 This course is the first of a three-semester sequence designed for students transferring to four-year institutions with majors in the sciences and engineering. Topics covered include electric fields, electric potential, current, circuits, magnetic fields, Gauss' law, Ampere's law, Maxwell's equations, induction, and electromagnetic waves. | ||
Select one: POLS 110 / POLS 110H (CSU GE D)GE | 3.0 | |
POLS 110 - Government of the United States (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. POLS 110H - Government of the United States Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
CSU GE A1 - Oral CommunicationGE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: SPCH 100, 101, 101H, 120, 140 | ||
Total Semester Units: | 13.0 | |
5th Semester | ||
Major ElectiveM | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: BIOL 200/BIOL 201/CHEM 130/ CHEM 140/CHEM 230/CHEM 231/ CIT 125/ CIT 126/ CIV 126/CIV 140/CIV 142/CIV 241/ENGT 122/ ENGT 138/ENGR 217/ENGR 235/MATH 250/MATH 260/MATH 270 Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
Major ElectiveM | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: BIOL 200/BIOL 201/CHEM 130/ CHEM 140/CHEM 230/CHEM 231/ CIT 125/ CIT 126/ CIV 126/CIV 140/CIV 142/CIV 241/ENGT 122/ ENGT 138/ENGR 217/ENGR 235/MATH 250/MATH 260/MATH 270 Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
CSU GE C2 - HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
CSU GE B2 - Biological SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 12.0† | |
Total Units for Engineering AS program (Transfer to CSU) | 65.5† | |
AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
† | Some classes may have higher units |
M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
GE | General Education course |
EL | Elective Course |
Course | Units | Typically Offered |
1st Semester | ||
Select one: MATH 190 / MATH 190H (IGETC 2A)M | 4.0 | |
MATH 190 - Calculus I (4.0 units) Prerequisite:MATH 180 MATH 190 is a semester course designed primarily for those students planning to pursue programs in engineering, mathematics, computer science, and physical sciences. This is the first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. It includes topics in functions, limits and continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation and integration and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. MATH 190H - Calculus I Honors (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 180; ENGL 101 MATH 190H is a semester course designed primarily for those students planning to pursue programs in engineering, mathematics, computer science, and physical sciences. This course includes topics of differential and integral calculus of a single variable. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (IGETC 1A)GE | 3.5 | |
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition. This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication. | ||
Select one: POLS 110 / POLS 110H (IGETC 4)GE | 3.0 | |
POLS 110 - Government of the United States (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. POLS 110H - Government of the United States Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
IGETC 3B - HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 13.5† | |
2nd Semester | ||
MATH 191 - Calculus IIM | 4.0 | |
MATH 191 - Calculus II (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 190 or MATH 190H This semester-long course continues the study of calculus begun in MATH 190. The course includes techniques of integration, improper integrals, anti-derivatives, applications of the definite integral, differential equations, Taylor polynomials, series, polar equations, and parametric equations. This course is the second course of the calculus sequence required of all engineering, physics, and mathematics majors. | ||
PHY 211 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I (IGETC 5A & 5C)M | 4.0 | |
PHY 211 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I (4.0 units) Prerequisite:MATH 190 or MATH 190H This course is the first of a three-semester sequence designed for students transferring to four-year institutions with majors in the sciences and engineering. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, energy, work, momentum, and conservation principles. | ||
IGETC 3A - ArtsGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
IGETC 3A or 3B - Arts or HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Arts Humanities | ||
Total Semester Units: | 14.0† | |
Summer 1 | ||
IGETC 1B - Critical Thinking and CompositionGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 3.0† | |
3rd Semester | ||
Major ElectiveM | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: BIOL 200/BIOL 201/CHEM 130/ CHEM 140/CHEM 230/CHEM 231/ CIT 125/ CIT 126/ CIV 126/CIV 140/CIV 142/CIV 241/ENGT 122/ ENGT 138/ENGR 217/ENGR 235/MATH 250/MATH 260/MATH 270 Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
PHY 212 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - IIM | 4.0 | |
PHY 212 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - II (4.0 units) Prerequisite: PHY 211, MATH 191 This course is the second of a three-semester sequence designed for students transferring to four-year institutions with majors in the sciences and engineering. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, energy, work, momentum, and conservation principles. | ||
US HISTORY (IGETC 4)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. All CSU campuses have a graduation requirement in American Institutions. Students may choose one of the following US History courses to partially fulfill this requirement: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 170. | ||
IGETC 1C - Oral Communication (CSU Only)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 13.0 | |
4th Semester | ||
Major ElectiveM | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: BIOL 200/BIOL 201/CHEM 130/ CHEM 140/CHEM 230/CHEM 231/ CIT 125/ CIT 126/ CIV 126/CIV 140/CIV 142/CIV 241/ENGT 122/ ENGT 138/ENGR 217/ENGR 235/MATH 250/MATH 260/MATH 270 Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
PHY 213 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - IIIM | 4.0 | |
PHY 213 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - III (4.0 units) Prerequisite: PHY 211 and MATH 191 This course is the first of a three-semester sequence designed for students transferring to four-year institutions with majors in the sciences and engineering. Topics covered include electric fields, electric potential, current, circuits, magnetic fields, Gauss' law, Ampere's law, Maxwell's equations, induction, and electromagnetic waves. | ||
IGETC 4 - Social and Behavioral SciencesGE | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
IGETC 5B - Biological SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 13.0† | |
5th Semester | ||
Major ElectiveM | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: BIOL 200/BIOL 201/CHEM 130/ CHEM 140/CHEM 230/CHEM 231/ CIT 125/ CIT 126/ CIV 126/CIV 140/CIV 142/CIV 241/ENGT 122/ ENGT 138/ENGR 217/ENGR 235/MATH 250/MATH 260/MATH 270 Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
Major ElectiveM | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: BIOL 200/BIOL 201/CHEM 130/ CHEM 140/CHEM 230/CHEM 231/ CIT 125/ CIT 126/ CIV 126/CIV 140/CIV 142/CIV 241/ENGT 122/ ENGT 138/ENGR 217/ENGR 235/MATH 250/MATH 260/MATH 270 Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
IGETC 6 - Foreign Language (UC ONLY)GE | 4.5 | |
Notes: Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language or select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 10.5 | |
Total Units for Engineering AS program (Transfer to UC/CSU) | 67.0† | |
AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
† | Some classes may have higher units |
M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
GE | General Education course |
EL | Elective Course |
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