Associate in Science Degree in Computer Engineering
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 63 - 65
Term 1
17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CHEM 1: General Chemistry I | 5.00 | Prerequisite: CHEM 11 or CHEM 51 or one year of high school Chemistry; and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent. Meets Area 5A/5C | |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 11 or CHEM 51 or one year of high school Chemistry; and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent This course introduces students to the basic principles of chemistry with a quantitative emphasis. Topics include atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces and solutions. This is the first semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. Graded only. (C-ID CHEM 110/CHEM 120S). |
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| ENGR 1: Introduction to Engineering | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
The course explores the career branches of engineering including the functions of an engineer in various settings and the industries in which engineers work. Topics will span the life cycle of the engineering professions from education to career including guided exploration of educational pathways, time-management, study-skill development through engineering-skill building activities focused on design and creation of products and ethical practices. The engineering process will be used to develop essential project management skills in the context of being introduced to ubiquitous systems used by engineers such as sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, AC and DC motor control, simple electrical circuits, machine controllers, programming, and computational tools for testing and analysis. A spreadsheet program and high-level computer language programs are integral parts of the course. (C-ID ENGR 110). |
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| ENGR 10: Digital Logic Fundamentals | 4.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 4.00
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. |
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| Select one: Meets Area 2 | 5.00 | ||
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Term 2
17.00 - 19.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI 20: Programming and Algorithms I | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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). |
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| MATH 31: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4.00 | Meets Area 2. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 30 or MATH 30s This course is the second of a series in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Topics will include the concept, techniques and applications of integration, infinite sequences and series, as well as polar and parametric equations. Intended for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Majors. (C-ID MATH 220). |
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| PHYS 41: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4.00 | Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 30 or MATH 30s This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester course whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations. Core topics include an introduction to kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, gravitation and simple harmonic motion. Graded only. (C-ID PHYS 205/PHYS 100S). |
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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Term 3
17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI 21: Programming and Algorithms II | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 20 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). |
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| MATH 40: Differential Equations | 4.00 | Meets Area 2. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 31 The course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as applications from a variety of disciplines. Introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, and singular points, Laplace transforms and linear systems. (C-ID MATH 240). |
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| PHYS 42: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4.00 | Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 41, MATH 31 This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester course whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations. Core topics include electrostatics, magnetism, DC and AC circuits, and Maxwell's equations. Graded only. (C-ID PHYS 210/PHYS 200S). |
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| Area 1B/C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 4
12 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI 22: Discrete Structures | 3.00 | Prerequisite: CSCI 20 and MATH 13 or MATH 13s or MATH 26 or MATH 26s or MATH 28 or MATH 28s | |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 20 and MATH 13 or MATH 13s or MATH 26 or MATH 26s or MATH 28 or MATH 28s 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). |
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| ENGR 17: Electrical Circuits and Devices | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 42, MATH 40 (or concurrent enrollment) 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). |
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Graduation Requirement Choice (See GE Guide) | 2.00 | ||
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