Engineering

Why Study Engineering

Engineers push us into the future, designing solutions that are safe, sustainable, and easy to use, and creating a better world when done right. Have you ever thought of how a product could be better? Then you can be an engineer too!

At Foothill College, the engineering major provides a solid foundation in what is normally referred to as the "engineering core" at most colleges and universities. The major is designed so that, in most cases, it provides all of the basic subjects necessary for a smooth transfer to your chosen college or university.

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For program requirements and full course listings, view Engineering degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Science for Transfer

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Associate in Science

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Quick Look at Engineering Courses

For a quick look at Engineering courses at Foothill, see list below. For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule. [Link to dept schedule]

ENGR 6 Engineering Graphics
ENGR 10 Introduction to Engineering
ENGR 11 Programming & Problem-Solving in MATLAB
ENGR 28 Introduction to Bioengineering
ENGR 35 Statics
ENGR 37 Introduction to Circuit Analysis
ENGR 37L Circuit Analysis Laboratory
ENGR 45 Properties of Materials
ENGR 47 Dynamics
ENGR 61A Introduction to Semiconductor Technology
ENGR 61B Vacuum Systems
ENGR 70R Independent Study in Engineering
ENGR 71R Independent Study in Engineering
ENGR 72R Independent Study in Engineering
ENGR 73R Independent Study in Engineering
ENGR 76A Semiconductor Technology & Society
ENGR 101A Advanced Manufacturing

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