Science, Specialization in Engineering, AA&S

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Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: The Associate of Arts and Sciences Science- Specialization in Engineering is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in Engineering. By selecting appropriate electives, students should be able to complete the lower division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate majors.

In order to be assured that courses transfer to meet lower division requirements at the specific institution the student plans to transfer to and the major anticipated, students should consult their academic advisor to schedule their courses. Students are encouraged to investigate guaranteed admission agreements (GAA), available for many colleges and universities in Virginia, and contact their selected college’s admissions office. Counselors and academic advisors can assist with locating these resources.

Program Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Science Specialization in Engineering program requires competency in English and Math Essentials MTE 1-9 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE units or equivalent.

First Semester

ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
CHM 111 College Chemistry I 4 credits
MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credits
Elective Humanities Elective 3 credits ³
SOC 200 Principles of Sociology 3 credits Social Science Elective¹
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 18

Second Semester

ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credits
MTH 266 Linear Algebra 3 credits
EGR 140 Engineering Mechanics—Statics 3 credits
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credits Social Science Elective¹

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Third Semester

MTH 265 Calculus III 4 credits
EGR 245 Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics 3 credits
PHY 241 University Physics I 4 credits
Computer Programming Elective 4 credits ⁶
History Elective 3 credits ²

Suggested Credits for Semester: 18

Fourth Semester

MTH 267 Differential Equations 3 credits
Engineering/S.T.E.M. Elective 3 credits ⁵
Humanities Elective 3 credits ³
Physical Education Elective 1 credits ⁴
PHY 242 University Physics II 4 credits
CST 110 Introduction to Communication 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 69

¹Social Science Electives: ECO 201 , PSY 200 , PSY 230 , SOC 200 , SOC 215

²History Electives: HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 121 , HIS 122 .

³Humanities Electives: ART 101 , CST 151 , HUM 100 , HUM 260 , PHI 101

⁴Health or PED Electives: HLT 116 , PED 107 , PED 109 , PED 111 , PED 147

⁵Engineering/S.T.E.M. Elective: CHM 112 , MTH 161 , MTH 167

MTH 161 or higher to meet the prerequisite for MTH 263

Students should contact their academic advisor to determine the best option for this elective.

⁶CSC 201 , ITP 120 , ITP 134, or a computer programming course as approved by the division.

NOTE: Transfer students are advised to consider four-year college and university requirements in making their choices.