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Engineering A.S. Degree - Cal-GETC

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
69

First Year

Semester 1

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MATH 400 Z
Calculus I
5
PreCalculus - See Math Placements
F, S
2
ENGL C1000 Z
Academic Reading and Writing
3
F, S
1A
CHEM 400
General Chemistry I
5
See Note Below
F, S
5A/5C
Arts
3
F, S
3A
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1Chem 400 pre-requisites are intermediate algebra; and a college-level Chemistry course with a lab with a "C" or better or one year in high school Chemistry with a lab with a grade of "C" or better.

Semester 2

18 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MATH 401
Calculus II
5
MATH 400
F, S
PHYS 411
Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
4
MATH 400 & MATH 401 Co Requsite
F, S
POLS C1000 Z
American Government and Politics
3
F, S
4
Oral Communication Z
3
F, S
1C
HIST 310 Z
History of the United States (To 1877) or
3
F, S
4
HIST 311 Z
History of the United States (1865 - Present) or
3
F, S
4
HIST 331
Women in American History
3
F, S
4
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Second Year

Summer 1

6 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
Ethnic Studies Z
3
F, S
6
Humanities Z
3
F, S
3B
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MATH 402
Calculus III
5
MATH 401
F, S
PHYS 421
Electricity and Magnetism
4
MATH 401 AND PHYS 411
F, S
Major Elective* 1
3
F, S
Critical Thinking and Composition Z
3
ENGWR 300
F, S
1B
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1See List under Semester 4*

Semester 4

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MATH 420
Differential Equations
4
MATH 401
F, S
PHYS 431
Heat, Waves, Light and Modern Physics
4
PHYS 411
F, S
Major Elective (See List Below) 1
3
F, S
Biological Science Z
3
F, S
5B
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1Major Elective List: A minimum of 6 units from the following:

* This course has a prerequisite or corequisite course. 

CISP 360*: Introduction to Structured Programming (4 units)

ENGR 303: Introduction to Logic Design (4 units)

ENGR 312: Engineering Graphics (3 units)

ENGR 400*: Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Devices (3 units)

ENGR 420*: Statics (3 units)

Notes

  • See General Education requirements for: CSU or UC 
  • See ASSIST.ORG for the transfer requirements for the institution to which you plan to transfer. 
  • A transferable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 300 and 499. Electives may vary for the CSU and UC systems. 
  • U.S. History/American Ideals is a graduation requirement for all CSUs. 
  • Foreign Language may be required for CSU Sacramento IF student did not complete 3 years in high school. This requirement may vary at different colleges. 
  • Some English and Math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details.
  • Students may earn credit for College Entrance Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP scores can be used to meet Folsom Lake College associate degree general education , CSU,UC, and other 4 year University requirements --Check with your counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.


Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published April 08, 2025

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