Engineering
Associate of Science (AS) - 60 credits
About this program
The Associate of Science in Engineering consists of sequential math, physics and other science courses that will transfer to either a BS in physics or to diverse engineering programs at many four-year colleges and universities. An AS in Engineering will also create options for technical jobs in the upcoming new energy sector. In general, a degree in engineering has been and will continue to be an excellent platform for success across a wide range of careers in the private sector and in government, schools, colleges and universities.
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of scientific theories and the scientific method.
- Demonstrate the ability to formulate and test hypotheses or scientific principle by performing laboratory or field experiments.
- Demonstrate the ability to collect, organize, analyze and interpret experimental data, perform statistical and graphic analyses by employing appropriate mathematical treatment, recognize and determine sources of error, and evaluate numerically experimental uncertainty.
- Communicate experimental findings, analyses, and interpretation and results both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate significant proficiency with the use of algebra, trigonometry and calculus to analyze equations of physics and chemistry and solve problems.
- Demonstrate capacity to analyze different physics word problems, translate them to mathematical forms, solve them and effectively communicate the results in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to use dimensional analysis for problem solving.
- Demonstrate the capacity to set up laboratory apparatus to perform experiments using schematic drawings and with minimal instruction.
- Demonstrate knowledge about mathematical and logical modes of thinking and appreciate the breadth of applications of mathematics, logic and statistics to make decisions.
- Analyze the logical connections among the facts, goals and implicit assumptions relevant to a problem or claim; generate and evaluate implications that follow from them.
- Gather factual information and apply it to a given problem in a manner that is relevant, clear, comprehensive and conscious of possible bias in the information selected.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
Tracks
Curriculum overview
Credits | Requirement type |
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48 | Required courses |
3 | Restricted electives in courses |
9 | Restricted electives in special requirements |
60 | Total |
Engineering - Associate of Science (AS) (Mhd)
Required Courses:
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
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ENGL1205 - Writing About Literature | 3 |
ENGL1210 - Writing About Current Issues | 3 |
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement |
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3 General Education w/MnTC Goals. A minimum of 2 additional goal areas must be met through elective general education courses. |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement |
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6 General Education w/MnTC goals OR ENGR2970 OR CADD1000 OR CADD2120 |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 16 credits
Course | Credits |
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CHEM1111 - General Inorganic Chemistry I | 5 |
ENGL1101 - College Writing | 3 |
MATH1134 - Calculus I | 5 |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement | Credits |
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General Education w/MnTC Goals. A minimum of 2 additional goal areas must be met through elective general education courses. | 3 |
1st Spring Term - 16 credits
Course | Credits |
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CHEM1112 - General Chemistry II | 5 |
ENGR2210 - Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
MATH1135 - Calculus II | 5 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
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ENGL1205 - Writing About Literature | 3 |
ENGL1210 - Writing About Current Issues | 3 |
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
2nd Fall Term - 13 credits
Course | Credits |
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COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
ENGR2220 - Engineering Mechanics II | 3 |
MATH2231 - Calculus III | 4 |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement | Credits |
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General Education w/MnTC goals OR ENGR2970 OR CADD1000 OR CADD2120 | 3 |
2nd Spring Term - 15 credits
Course | Credits |
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ENGR2230 - Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
MATH2259 - Differential Equations | 4 |
PHYS1412 - University Physics II | 5 |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement | Credits |
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General Education w/MnTC goals OR ENGR2970 OR CADD1000 OR CADD2120 | 3 |