Engineering Science Option, Engineering Studies, A.S.

CONTACT

Thomas Barrup, 413.552.2119, t barrup@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This program offers an alternative Engineering option to those students who are interested in Engineering, but not yet committed to one of the traditional engineering fields.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• function on multidisciplinary teams
• identify, formulate, and solve problems
• communicate effectively
• understand the impact of engineering in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
• engage in life-long learning
• comprehend contemporary issues

Students interested in transferring to WNEU should enroll in this program.

All students are encouraged to check with their transfer institution as to what their requirements are for their particular area of interest so they do not have to take more courses than are needed.

We advise that students start their mathematics courses as soon as they enter the program.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 20 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3 ¹
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
PHS 111(E) - Physics for Engineers and Science Majors I Credit(s): 4
PHS 112(E) - Physics for Engineers and Science Majors II Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 15-16 CREDITS

MTH 113(D) - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MTH 114(D) - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
select 2 of the following:
EGR 109 - Introduction to Electronic Digital Circuits with Verilog Credit(s): 4
EGR 110(E) - Introduction to Robotics I Credit(s): 4
EGR 117 - Introduction to Engineering with Computer Applications Credit(s): 3
EGR 118 - Introduction to Engineering with JAVA Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 21-28 CREDITS

Select 7 of the following:

AST 110(E) - Introduction to Astronomy Credit(s): 4
SEM 130(E) - Topics in Science Credit(s): 4
Chemistry Course(s) Credit(s): 4-12 ²
Engineering Course(s) Credit(s): 4-12 ³
Mathematics Course(s) Credit(s): 3-12 ⁴
Biology Course(s) Credit(s): 4-12
Environmental Science Course(s) Credit(s): 4-12
Sustainability Course(s) Credit(s) 4-12 ⁵

GENERAL ELECTIVES: 0-4 CREDITS

Sufficient to complete 60 credit graduation requirement; any course listed in the catalog is acceptable

General Elective Credits: 0-4

TOTAL: 60-64 CREDITS

NOTES

¹ Social Science Electives: Students are strongly suggested to select 1 course that meets diversity requirements if they are transferring to UMASS. See transfer counselor for list.

² Students may select from Chemistry courses: CHM 121 , CHM 124 , CHM 221 , CHM 222

³ Students may select from Engineering courses: EGR 109 , EGR 110 , EGR 111 , EGR 117 , EGR 118 , EGR 203 , EGR 221 , EGR 222 , EGR 223 , EGR 224 , EGR 250 (these courses may not count as both a program requirement and program elective).

⁴ Students may select from Mathematics courses: MTH 205 , MTH 213 , MTH 214 , MTH 230 .

⁵ Students may select from Sustainability courses: SUS 101 , SUS 102

Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in all CHM, EGR, MTH, and PHS prefix courses when planning to transfer to another institution.

Students intending to transfer to UMASS Amherst for Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Computer Engineering should take one course in Chemistry and one in Biology.

Students intending to transfer to UMASS Amherst for Civil Engineering should take 2 semesters of Chemistry and one of Biology.

This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and universities. MassTransfer will also grant students automatic acceptance to certain state colleges and universities by achieving the minimum grade point average and the HCC degree.

Depending on course selection, 50% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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