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Engineering, A.S.


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CIP Code: 14.0101
NOVA Code: 8310

Offered through AL, AN, LO, MA

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to prepare the student to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program in engineering fields such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, aeronautical engineering, and naval architecture/marine engineering.

Transfer Information: Students are advised to work closely with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of the transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.

Recommended Preparation: High school courses: 4 units of English, 2 units of algebra, 1 unit of geometry, 1 unit of trigonometry, 1 unit of laboratory science (chemistry or physics).

Completion Requirements: Grades of “C” and above are required in courses intended to be transferred for credit to a baccalaureate degree-granting college/university.

Two Years


Total 17 credits


Total 17-18 credits


3rd Semester


Total 17-18 credits


4th Semester


Total 13-17 credits


Total credits for the A.S. Degree in Engineering: 64-70 credits


1 May be selected from the following: CST 100 , CST 110 , CST 126 , or CST 229 .

2 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution.

3 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives .

4 May substitute EGR 122.  

5 Engineering/Technical Electives should be chosen carefully in conjunction with an advisor. Use the following table as a guideline. Consult the requirements of the transfer institution.Engineering/Technical Electives: BIO 101 CHM 111  CHM 112 CHM 241 CHM 242,   CHM 245 CHM 246 CIV 240 ,CIV 225 CIV 226 CIV 280 CSC 201 CSC 202 CSC 205 EGR 115 EGR 126 EGR 122 EGR 206 EGR 240 EGR 245 EGR 246 EGR 248 EGR 251 EGR 252 EGR 255 EGR 265 GOL 105 MTH 266 MTH 288 PHY 243 

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