Engineering Technology
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering Technology program prepares students as entry-level engineering technicians. They will apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. Includes instruction in various engineering support functions, including preparation in the areas of research, production, and operations. This degree will prepare highly skilled and needed workers for area manufacturers and the tech industry.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
- Use computer programming, computer tools, and computer modeling as applied to engineering analysis and design.
- Analyze engineering designs as a member of an engineering project team.
- Apply principles of engineering, science, and mathematics to solve engineering problems.
- Apply visual and spatial reasoning to create and interpret engineering diagrams.
- Safely and correctly use tools and equipment for industrial and lab applications.
- Conduct appropriate experimentation and testing.
- Employ appropriate engineering principles to collect and interpret data.
- Write technical reports consistent with engineering analysis and engineering design.
- Demonstrate effective collaboration and participation on a diverse and inclusive team to establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Use effective written, visual, and oral strategies to communicate to a range of audiences.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and the implications for society at large.
- Demonstrate creativity, curiosity, and adaptability in a variety of contexts.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ECE102 | Engineering Analysis Tools and Techniques | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | ||
CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
MAT187 or MAT220 or MAT221 |
Precalculus or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Critical course | MA or MA or MA | 4–5 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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(ECE216 and ECE216LL) or ECE216AA |
(Computer-Aided Engineering and Computer-Aided Engineering Laboratory) or Computer-Aided Engineering | 3 | |||
PHY112 or PHY131 |
General Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | SQ or SQ | 4 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | COM225 or COM230 Recommended | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | ECN211 or ECN212 Recommend | SB | 3 | |
RE | Restricted Electives | 2–3 | |||
RE | Restricted Electives | 3–4 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ECE104 or ECE294++ or ECE296++ or ECE298++ |
EPICS Gold I or Special Topics in Engineering or Cooperative Education or Special Projects | 1–4 | |||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or CHM140AA or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA |
(Fundamental Chemistry and Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory) or Fundamental Chemistry with Lab or General Chemistry for Engineers with Lab or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab | SQ in combo w/ CHM130LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM130 or SQ or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ | 4–6 | ||
RE | Restricted Electives | 2–3 | |||
RE | Restricted Electives | 3–4 |
Restricted Electives:
In consultation with an Academic, Faculty, or Program Advisor, complete 10-14 credits of coursework from any of the areas below that best align with academic and professional goals. Students may select courses from multiple areas.
General Application
Select one of the following programming courses not already taken in required courses:
+ CIS150 Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I (3) OR
+ CIS162AB C++: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS162AD C#: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CSC100 Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (3) OR
+ CSC100AA Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (3) OR
+ CSC100AB Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (4) OR
+ CSC110 Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR
+ CSC110AA Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR
+ CSC110AB Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (4) 3-4
Select one of the following courses not already taken in required courses:
+ ECE104 EPICS Gold I (2) OR
+ ECE294++ Special Topics in Engineering (1-4) OR
+ ECE296++ Cooperative Education (1-3) OR
+ ECE298++ Special Projects (1-3) 1-4
ECE106 Survey of Nanotechnology (1) OR
MNT110 Nanotechnology: What It Is and Why It Matters (3) 1-3
AIT100 Industrial Safety (1) OR
CON271 Construction Safety (3) OR
GTC/MIT/OSH106 Industrial Safety (2) 1-3
+ MAT206 Elements of Statistics 3
Biomedical Engineering Technician
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR
+ BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) 4
ABS175 Research Methods in Biology 1
BIO211AA Biotechnology Seminar: Biomedical Applications 1
ECE111 Bioengineering Systems 3
Civil Engineering Technician
+ CET211 Strength of Materials (3) OR
CON223 Strength of Materials (3) 3
+ CON241 Surveying 3
ECE216 Computer-Aided Engineering (2) AND
+ ECE216LL Computer Aided Engineering Laboratory (1) OR
+ ECE216AA Computer Aided Engineering (3) 3
GLG101 Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth Lecture (3) AND
GLG103 Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth Lab (1) OR
GLG101IN Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth (4) 4
Drafting for Engineering Technician
CAD100 Fundamentals of 2D AutoCAD 3
+ CAD101 Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) 3
+ CAD145 Design Principles for Industry 3
DFT110 Introduction to Drafting 3
DFT126 Building Trades Blueprint Reading 3
ECE216 Computer-Aided Engineering (2) AND
+ ECE216LL Computer Aided Engineering Laboratory (1) OR
+ ECE216AA Computer Aided Engineering (3) 3
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=16453382).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering Technology