Associate Degree in Engineering (A10500)
Fall Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety
of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis,
effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and
revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent,
well-developed essays using standard written English.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success
This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic
and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the
CAA, college policies and culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior
institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for
a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop
an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions.
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 1.00
|
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2.00 |
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1.00 |
EGR 150 - Intro to Engineering
EGR 150 - Intro to Engineering
This course is an overview of the engineering profession. Topics include goal setting
and career assessment, ethics, public safety, the engineering method and design process,
written and oral communication, interpersonal skills and team building, and computer
applications. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the engineering
process, the engineering profession, and utilize college resources to meet their educational
goals.
Class: 1.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
2.00 |
|
2.00 |
MAT 271 - Calculus I
MAT 271 - Calculus I
This course is designed to develop the topics of differential and integral calculus.
Emphasis is placed on limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and
transcendental functions of one variable. Upon completion, students should be able
to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to derivative-related
problems with and without technology.
Prerequisites: Take: MAT-172
Class: 3.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 4.00
|
3.00 |
2.00 |
|
4.00 |
| COM 231 - Public Speaking
|
3.00 |
|
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3.00 |
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Total: 13 |
*Plus Pre-major Elective (3 - 4 credits)
Spring Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines
ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines
This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation
styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas
and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects.
Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from
primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-111
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
CHM 151 - General Chemistry I
CHM 151 - General Chemistry I
This course covers fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include measurement,
atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical reactions, chemical bonding,
stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, and solutions. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical laws and concepts
as needed in CHM 152.
Class: 3.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 4.00
|
3.00 |
3.00 |
|
4.00 |
PHY 251 - General Physics I
PHY 251 - General Physics I
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts
that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations,
linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic
motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving
ability for the topics covered.
Prerequisites: Take MAT-271
Corequisites: Take MAT-272
Class: 3.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 4.00
|
3.00 |
3.00 |
|
4.00 |
MAT 272 - Calculus II
MAT 272 - Calculus II
This course is designed to develop advanced topics of differential and integral calculus.
Emphasis is placed on the applications of definite integrals, techniques of integration,
indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, conic sections, parametric
equations, polar coordinates, and differential equations. Upon completion, students
should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions
to integral-related problems with and without technology.
Prerequisites: Take MAT-271
Class: 3.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
2.00 |
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4.00 |
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Total: 15 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
DFT 170 - Engineering Graphics
DFT 170 - Engineering Graphics
This course introduces basic engineering graphics skills and applications. Topics
include sketching, selection and use of current methods and tools, and the use of
engineering graphics applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
an understanding of basic engineering graphics principles and practices.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
|
3.00 |
PHY 252 - General Physics II
PHY 252 - General Physics II
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts
that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields,
electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields,
electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved
and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
Prerequisites: Take All: MAT-272 and PHY-251
Class: 3.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 4.00
|
3.00 |
3.00 |
|
4.00 |
ECO 251 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 251 - Principles of Microeconomics
This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry in
the market economy. Topics include the price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing
economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, income distribution,
market failure, and government intervention. Upon completion, students should be
able to identify and evaluate consumer and business alternatives in order to efficiently
achieve economic objectives.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
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3.00 |
|
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Total: 10 |
*Plus Pre-major Elective (3 - 4 credits) - Pre-req PHY-251
*Plus Social Science Elective (3 - 4 credits)
Spring Semester 2
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
MAT 273 - Calculus III
MAT 273 - Calculus III
This course is designed to develop the topics of multivariate calculus. Emphasis is
placed on multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integration, solid
analytical geometry, vector valued functions, and line and surface integrals. Upon
completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques
for finding the solution to multivariate-related problems with and without technology.
Prerequisites: Take MAT-272
Class: 3.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
2.00 |
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4.00 |
EGR 220 - Engineering Statics
EGR 220 - Engineering Statics
This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on forces in equilibrium.
Topics include concentrated forces, distributed forces, forces due to friction, and
inertia as they apply to machines, structures, and systems. Upon completion, students
should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze systems of forces
in static equilibrium.
Prerequisites: Take PHY-251
Corequisites: Take MAT-272
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
-OR- EGR 212 - Logic System Design I
EGR 212 - Logic System Design I
This course provides an introduction to digital circuits and analysis. Topics include
Boolean Algebra; mixed logic; design of combinational circuits; introduction to sequential
systems; and MSI building blocks. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze
and design digital circuits and systems.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics
This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments
and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on moral theories
such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion,
capital punishment, poverty, war, terrorism, the treatment of animals, and issues
arising from new technologies.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-111
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 10 / 10 |
*Plus General Education (3 - 4 credits)
Electives
| Available Social Science Electives: |
Credit Hours |
| HIS 111 - World Civilizations I |
3 |
| HIS 112 - World Civilizations II |
3 |
| HIS 131 - American History I |
3 |
| HIS 132 - American History II |
3 |
| POL 120 - American Government |
3 |
| PSY 150 - General Psychology |
3 |
| SOC 210 - Intro to Sociology |
3 |
| Available General Education Courses |
Notes |
Credit Hours |
| BIO 111 – General Biology |
Biomedical Engineering |
4 |
| CHM 152 - General Chemistry II |
Chemical Engineering |
4 |
| COM 110 - Introduction to Communication |
|
3 |
| ECO 252 - Macroeconomics |
|
3 |
| HUM 110 – Tech. & Society |
|
3 |
| GEL 111 - Geology |
|
4 |
| Available Pre-Major Electives: Mechanical/Civil Engineering |
Credit Hours |
| CSC 134 – C++ Programming |
3 |
| CSC 151 – JAVA Programming |
3 |
| HUM 110 – Technology and Society |
3 |
| MAT 280 – Linear Algebra |
3 |
| MAT 285 – Differential Equations |
3 |
| Available Pre-Major Electives: Electrical/Computer Engineering |
Credit Hours |
| CSC 134 – C++ Programming |
3 |
| CSC 151 – JAVA Programming |
3 |
| HUM 110 – Technology and Society |
3 |
| MAT 280 – Linear Algebra |
3 |
| MAT 285 – Differential Equations |
3 |
| Available Pre-Major Electives: Chemical/Biomedical Engineering |
Credit Hours |
| CHM 152 - General Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHM 251 - Organic chemistry I |
4 |
| CSC 134 – C++ Programming |
3 |
| CSC 151 – JAVA Programming |
3 |
| HUM 110 – Technology and Society |
3 |
| MAT 280 – Linear Algebra |
3 |
| MAT 285 – Differential Equations |
3 |
