Computer EngineeringCertificate of AchievementAS Degree, Transfer Major
- Community of interest
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Award
- Certificate of Achievement
- Program code
- 44138.00CA
- Department
- Engineering
- CIP code
- 14.0101: Engineering, General.
- TOP code
- 0901.00 - Engineering, General (requires Calculus) (Transfer)
Program detailsAward, code, department, CIP/TOP
Program Snapshot
- Community of interest
- STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Award
- Certificate of Achievement
- Program code
- 44138.00CA
- Department
- Engineering
- CIP code
- 14.0101: Engineering, General.
- TOP code
- 0901.00 - Engineering, General (requires Calculus) (Transfer)
Next Steps
Certificate of Achievement — expand to learn about this award
A career-aligned credential built around a specific field of study or area of emphasis. Faster to complete than a degree, and the coursework typically stacks into a related AS or AA later if you choose to continue.
Semester-by-Semester Map
Term 1
Class Schedules
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In this course the student will be trained in the use of symbolic digital logic including switching algebra, optimization, Karnaugh map construction and use and the design of combinational logic networks. The student will develop skills in mapping of sequential logic theory to practical devices using flip-flops, registers and counters.
Term 2
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This course is an introduction to the discipline of computer science, with a focus on the design and implementation of algorithms to solve simple problems using a high-level programming language. Topics include fundamental programming constructs, problem-solving strategies, debugging techniques, declaration models, and an overview of procedural and object-oriented programming languages. Students will learn to design, implement, test, and debug algorithms using pseudocode and a high-level programming language. (C-ID COMP 122).
Term 3
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This is a software engineering course, focused on the application of software engineering techniques for the design and development of large programs. Topics include data abstraction, data structures and associated algorithms, recursion, declaration models, and garbage collection. Students will learn to design, implement, test, and debug programs using an object-oriented language. (C-ID COMP 132).
Prerequisite: CSCI 20
Term 4
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This course is an introduction to the discrete structures used in Computer Science, with an emphasis on their applications. Topics covered include functions, relations and sets, basic logic, proof techniques, basics of counting, graphs and trees, and discrete probability. (C-ID COMP 152).
Prerequisite: CSCI 20 and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
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This course introduces the principles and methods related to the creation of embedded systems applications at a low level. It covers the utilization of both Assembly Language and C. The topics covered encompass microprocessor architecture fundamentals, instruction set architectures, Assembly language programming, data representations, managing interrupts and execution modes, low-level C programming, as well as the utilization of on-chip and external peripherals.
Prerequisite: CSCI 20
course details
An introduction to the analysis, construction and measurement of electrical circuits. Use of analytical techniques based on the application of circuit laws and network theorems. Basic use of electrical test and measurement instruments including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators. Use of circuit simulation software. Interpretation of measured and simulated data based on principles of circuit analysis for Direct Current (DC), analysis, transient, and sinusoidal steady-state Alternating Current (AC) conditions containing resistors, capacitors, inductors, dependent sources, operational amplifiers and/or switches. Elementary circuit design. Practical considerations such as component value tolerance and non-ideal aspects of laboratory instruments. Construction and measurement of basic operational amplifier circuits. Natural and forced responses of first and second order RLC circuits; the use of phasors; AC power calculations; power transfer; and energy concepts. (C-ID ENGR 260/260L).
Prerequisite: PHYS 42, MATH 40 (or concurrent enrollment)
Career Connections
2-Year Degree Paths
Entry points students may pursue after associate-level study, technical preparation, or licensure pathways.
No locally mapped occupations in the current dataset point cleanly to an immediate 2-year outcome for this program.
4-Year Degree Paths
Roles that more often open up after transfer and a bachelor's degree.
Example roles: 2
- Engineers, All Other
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
Graduate School Paths
Advanced roles commonly associated with graduate, professional, or post-baccalaureate study.
Example roles: 1
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Local Job Market
Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-219960 nearby openings
Top employers in sample
- Lumen 4
- NVIDIA 3
- Banner Bank 2
- Pacific Gas And Electric Company 2
- Ahtna 1
Where the postings are
- Chico, Butte County 10
- Durham, Butte County 3
- Oregon, Butte County 2
- Hammonton, Yuba County 1
- Las Plumas, Butte County 1
Sample current postings
Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-904115 nearby openings
Top employers in sample
- NorthStar 3
- Bank of America 2
- AECOM 1
- Amain.com 1
- Kiely Family of Companies 1
Where the postings are
- Chico, Butte County 9
- Pennington, Sutter County 2
- Butte Creek, Butte County 1
- Chapmantown, Butte County 1
- Hammonton, Yuba County 1
Sample current postings
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-10321 nearby opening
Top employers in sample
- Yuba Community College District 1
Where the postings are
- Yuba City, Sutter County 1
Sample current postings
Posting counts come from Adzuna's index of US job boards, covering the last up to 60 days within up to 50 miles of ZIP 95965. Coverage and salary visibility vary by employer. Empty searches expand the radius and posting window before the section gives up.
Source Notes
Course sequencing is generated from the Acadia Program Mapper cache. Career groupings use local CIP-to-SOC mappings and BLS occupation data when available. Confirm education plans with Counseling and Advising.
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