Degree Requirements

The certificates of performance and achievement and associate degree require completion of the courses listed below. Additional general education and graduation requirements for the associate degree are listed in the catalog. The associate degree requires a minimum of 60 units.

Certificate of Performance: Introduction to Manufacturing*

This certificate prepares students with necessary skills, knowledge and experience to continue on with the coursework and projects in MFET program.

Courses Required for the Major Units
MFET 101, Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering Technology or
MFET 101A, Introduction to Manufacturing I and
MFET 101B, Introduction to Manufacturing II and
MFET 101C, Introduction to Manufacturing III 		3
MFET 105, Print Reading and Symbology or
MFET 105A, Print Reading I and
MFET 105B, Print Reading II or
ENGN 130, Introduction to Engineering Design and
MFET 105B, Print Reading II 		3-4.5
MFET 107, Introduction to Manufacturing Project 1
Total: 7-8.5

*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.

Certificate of Performance: Manufacturing Fundamentals*

The Certificate of Performance on Manufacturing Fundamentals provides fundamental knowledge for students to enter the workforce in a manufacturing field.

Courses Required for the Major Units
MFET 101, Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering Technology or
MFET 101A, Introduction to Manufacturing I and
MFET 101B, Introduction to Manufacturing II and
MFET 101C, Introduction to Manufacturing III 		3
MFET 105, Print Reading and Symbology or
MFET 105A, Print Reading I and
MFET 105B, Print Reading II or
ENGN 130, Introduction to Engineering Design and
MFET 105B, Print Reading II 		3-4.5
MFET 115, Properties of Materials 3
MFET 120, Manufacturing Processes 4
Total:13-14.5

*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.

Certificate of Performance: Advanced Manufacturing*

The Certificate of Performance in Advanced Manufacturing furthers student’s knowledge with the innovative experience and exposure to modern manufacturing practices.

Courses Required for the Major Units
MFET 110, Industrial Safety 2
MFET 150, Manufacturing Automation or
MFET 150A, Manufacturing Automation I and
MFET 150B, Manufacturing Automation II 		3
MFET 210, Statistical Process Control 3
MFET 230, Lean Manufacturing 3
Total: 11

*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.

Certificate of Performance: Lean Six Sigma*

This certificate covers topics in quality, lean and six sigma, with both theoretical and hands-on training contents. The certificate prepares students for qualityrelated jobs, and also for taking the six sigma green belt or other quality-related certification.

Courses Required for the Major Units
MFET 210, Statistical Process Control 3
MFET 230, Lean Manufacturing 3
MFET 240, Six Sigma and Lean Implementation 3
Total: 9

*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.

Certificate of Achievement: Manufacturing Engineering Technology Electronics Manufacturing

The Certificate of Achievement in Electronics Manufacturing focuses in the manufacturing of electronic devices and related products.

Courses Required for the Major Units
MFET 110, Industrial Safety 2
MFET 210, Statistical Process Control 3
MFET 230, Lean Manufacturing 3
MFET 150, Manufacturing Automation 3
or
MFET 150A, Manufacturing Automation I 1.5
MFET 150B, Manufacturing Automation II 1.5
MFET 101, Introduction to Manufacturing
Engineering Technology		 3
or
MFET 101A, Introduction to Manufacturing
Engineering Technology		 1
MFET 101B, Introduction to Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
 1
MFET 101C, Introduction to Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
 1
MFET 105, Print Reading and Symbology
 3
or
MFET 105A, Print Reading I
 1.5
MFET 105B, Print Reading II
 1.5
or
ENGN 130 Introduction to Engineering Design
 3
and
MFET 105B Print Reading II
 1.5
 MFET 115 Properties of Materials  3
 MFET 120 Manufacturing Processes 4
 ENGN 128 Electronics for Technology 3
 and  
 MFET 220 Programmable Logic Controllers 3
 or  
 MFET 225 Introduction to Photovoltaic
Manufacturing and Applications		 4
Total: 28-31.5

The courses for this certificate include the courses which make up the Certificate of Performance in Advanced Manufacturing and the Certificate of Performance in Manufacturing Fundamentals as well as additional courses.

Certificate of Achievement: Manufacturing Engineering Technology Fabrication Manufacturing

The Certificate of Achievement in Fabrication Manufacturing focuses in the manufacturing of nonelectronic devices and related products.

Courses Required for the Major Units
Certificate of Performance, Manufacturing Fundamentals 13-14.5
Certificate of Performance, Advanced Manufacturing 11
MACT 150, Intro/Computer Num Control (CNC) and Elec Dis Mach 4
MACT 160M, Introduction to CAD/CAM or
MACT 160S, Introduction to CAD/CAM 		4
Total: 32-33.5

Associate in Science Degree Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Option: Electronics

The Associate in Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with Electronics Option prepares students with necessary skills, knowledge and experience to take on important roles as team members or leaders in an electronics manufacturing enterprise.

Courses Required for the Major Units
MFET 110, Industrial Safety 2
MFET 210, Statistical Process Control 3
MFET 230, Lean Manufacturing 3
MFET 150, Manufacturing Automation 3
or
MFET 150A, Manufacturing Automation I 1.5
MFET 150B, Manufacturing Automation II 1.5
MFET 101, Introduction to Manufacturing
Engineering Technology		 3
or
MFET 101A, Introduction to Manufacturing
Engineering Technology		 1
MFET 101B, Introduction to Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
 1
MFET 101C, Introduction to Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
 1
MFET 105, Print Reading and Symbology
 3
or
MFET 105A, Print Reading I
 1.5
 and  
MFET 105B, Print Reading II
 1.5
or
ENGN 130 Introduction to Engineering Design
 3
and
MFET 105B Print Reading II
 1.5
 MFET 115 Properties of Materials  3
 MFET 120 Manufacturing Processes 4
 ENGN 128 Electronics for Technology 3
 and  
 MFET 220 Programmable Logic Controllers 3
 or  
 MFET 225 Introduction to Photovoltaic
Manufacturing and Applications		 4
 MATH 096 Intermediate Algebra and Geometry 5
 or  
 MATH 098 Technical Intermediate Algebra and Geometry  4
 ENGN 110 Science for Technical Applications 4
 TEHW 101 Introduction to Technical Writing  3
 and select one course from:
  
 ENGE 111 Introduction to Computer-Aided
Design		  3
 or  
 ENGE 151 Engineering Drawing  2
 or  
 TECI 101 Basic Technical Illustration 3
 and select one course from:  
 MFET 250 Manufacturing Capstone Course  4
 or  
 ENGN 275 Engineering Technology Industrial Internship  4
Total: 39-44.5

The courses for this certificate include the courses which make up the Certificate of Performance in Advanced Manufacturing and the Certificate of Performance in Manufacturing Fundamentals as well as additional courses.

Associate in Science Degree Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Option: Fabrication

The Associate in Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with Fabrication Option prepares students with necessary skills, knowledge and experience to take on important roles as team members or leaders in a fabrication manufacturing enterprise.

Courses Required for the Major Units
Certificate of Achievement, Fabrication Manufacturing 32-33.5
MATH 096 Intermediate Algebra and Geometry or
MATH 098 Technical Intermediate Algebra and Geometry 		4-5
ENGN 110 Science for Technical Applications 4
TEHW 101 Introduction to Technical Writing 3
and Select one course from:
 ENGE 111 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design or
ENGE 151 Engineering Drawing or
TECI 101 Basic Technical Illustration		 2-3
 and Select one course from:  
 MFET 250 Manufacturing Capstone Course or
ENGN 275 Engineering Technology Industrial Internship		 4
  Total: 49-52.5