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Engineering, Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering A.S. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
69-73

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
CHEM 400 +
General Chemistry I
5
L5
Maj
ENGR 300
Introduction to Engineering
1
Maj
MATH 400 +
Calculus I
5
L2
Maj
ENGR 312 +
Engineering Graphics
3

+Prerequisite for CHEM 400: CHEM 300 with a grade of "C" or better completed within one year prior to enrollment in CHEM 400 or placement through the assessment process (ACS California Chemistry Diagnostic Exam) completed within one year prior to enrollment in CHEM 400 AND Intermediate Algebra or equivalent (Integrated Math 3) with a grade of "C-" or better


+Prerequisite for MATH 400: MATH 372 & MATH 373; or MATH 375 with a grade of "C" or better; or through the placement process (check your eServices account)


+Prerequisite for ENGR 312: MATH 373 with a grade of "C" or better

Semester 2

16-18 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
ENGR 405 / CISP 360
Engineering Problem Solving
3-4
Maj
MATH 401 +
Calculus II
5
Maj
PHYS 410 +
Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
5
GE
ENGL C1000 * / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading & Writing
3-4
L1A

+Prerequisite for ENGR 405: MATH 401 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment

+Prerequisite for CIPS 360: CISP 301 with a grade of "C" or better


+Prerequisite for MATH 401 & PHYS 410: MATH 400 with grades of "C" or better.

^Corequisite for PHYS 410. Concurrent enrollment in MATH 401.


*If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
MATH 402 +
Calculus III
5
Maj
PHYS 420 +
Electricity and Magnetism
5
Maj
ENGR 422 +
Engineering Mechanics, Statics
3
GE
Oral Communications & Critical Thinking
3
L1B

+Prerequisite for MATH 402: MATH 401 with a grade of "C" or better


+Prerequisite for PHYS 420 & ENGR 422: MATH 401 & PHYS 410 with grades of "C" or better

Semester 4

14-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
ENGR 412 +
Properties of Materials
4
Maj
MATH 420 +
Differential Equations
4
Maj
ENGR 400 +^
Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Devices
3
ME
CHEM 401 + / MATH 410 + / PHYS 430 +
General Chemistry II
3-5

+Prerequisite for ENGR 412: CHEM 400 & PHYS 410 with grades of "C" or better


+Prerequisite for MATH 420: MATH 401 with a grade of "C" or better.


+Prerequisite for ENGR 400: PHYS 420 with a grade if "C" or better

^Corequisite for ENGR 400: Concurrent enrollment in MATH 420


*Major Elective - One course from this group is required to earn an AS degree. For students transferring in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering to a four-year institution, all courses from this group may be required by the desired transfer institution; please see a counselor to determine which of these courses are required for successful transfer.

+Prerequisite for CHEM 401: CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for MATH 410: MATH 401 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for PHYS 430: MATH 401 & PHYS 410 with grades of "C" or better

Third Year

Semester 5

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
GE
Arts & Humanities
3
L3
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
L6
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
L4

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

This Associate Degree requires the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s local AA/AS degree general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; Area L6 – with an overall 2.0 GPA.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records”  to determine your Math and English placements.

Published May 24, 2025

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