Engineering Science, A.S.*

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Program Design

The Engineering Science associate degree program prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate college and university programs in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering and biomedical engineering, as well as for immediate employment in engineering support positions.

College of Technology - Engineering Pathway Program

The Engineering Science program, through the Connecticut College of Technology Pathways program, provides for direct entry into baccalaureate engineering programs at the University of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University. Students may enter UConn and CCSU engineering programs through the Engineering Science A.S. degree program at MCC and, upon successful completion of the program, continue on to UConn and CCSU as third-year engineering students with a full two years of credit towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Curriculum

Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time. Courses are offered during daytime or evening hours. Preparation for the Engineering Science program includes a high school diploma or equivalent with one year of physics and three years of mathematics including Algebra I and Algebra II followed by advanced algebra or precalculus mathematics. For students not prepared for the required mathematics and English courses, MCC offers a wide range of developmental and preparatory courses.

The Engineering Science program includes three required electives allowing students to explore topics of interest. Students may choose to use the three engineering electives to concentrate in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or civil engineering. It is recommended that if a student desires to transfer into a degree program in one of these engineering disciplines that they follow the courses prescribed for the corresponding concentration. The purpose of these four concentrations is to help students align their coursework more closely with their discipline of interest, resulting in a more seamless transfer into a four-year institution. Students who choose not to follow a concentration may choose any course from each list of engineering requirements (3) in order to complete the degree.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Engineering Science degree program requirements, graduates will:

1) Be prepared to transfer into a Bachelor of Science degree program as a continuing student in the Engineering Pathway program. Provided the transferring schools’ credit requirements are met, MCC students will transfer as juniors.
2) Demonstrate the ability to assist in research, development, design, production, testing and various other functions associated with engineering.
3) Demonstrate a good understanding of engineering principles/concepts.
4) Demonstrate a good understanding of mathematical concepts.
5) Demonstrate good working knowledge of state-of-the-art hardware and software in support of engineering design.
6) Demonstrate the ability to think through a problem in a logical manner.
7) Solve engineering problems using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
8) Demonstrate good communication skills.
9) Work as a member of a team.
10) Recognize the need for engaging in life-long learning and remaining current in one’s field.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.

Engineering Science Requirements

ENG* 101: Composition 3 Credits (Gen Ed - English )
EGR* 111: Introduction to Engineering 3 Credits
MAT* 254: Calculus I 4 Credits (Gen Ed - Mathematics ) ^‡
CHE* 121: General Chemistry I 4 Credits (Gen Ed - Physical and Natural Sciences )
HIS* 101: Western Civilization I 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Social Sciences )
Subtotal: 17
ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Humanities )
MAT* 256: Calculus II 4 Credits
Choose one course from Gen Ed - The Arts 3 Credits
PHY* 221: Calculus-Based Physics I 4 Credits
EGR* 230: C++ For Engineers 3 Credits
Subtotal: 17
PHY* 222: Calculus-Based Physics II 4 Credits
Engineering Elective 3-4 Credits^‡‡
EGR* 211: Engineering Statics 3 Credits
PHL* 111: Ethics 3 Credits
MAT* 268: Calculus III: Multivariable 4 Credits
Subtotal: 18
Choose one course from Gen Ed - Social Sciences 3 Credits
Engineering Elective 3-4 Credits^‡‡
Engineering Elective 3-4 Credits^‡‡
MAT* 286: Differential Equations 4 Credits
Subtotal: 13-15

Total Minimum Credits Required: 64

Notes:

*Becoming Connecticut State Community College

A merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges is underway. As a part of this merger, modifications will be made to academic programs. Students who do not complete their programs by the end of the Spring 2023 term will be matched with the Connecticut State Community College (CT State) program that most closely aligns with the student’s Spring 2023 program and is offered at the current Manchester Community College location. The College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption. Further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page: www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics.

^‡ Students who receive credit for MAT* 250 have fulfilled the MAT* 254 requirement.

^‡‡Students are recommended to follow one of the concentrations below. If a student does not elect to fulfill a concentration, they may take any of the courses below as Engineering Electives.

Concentration	1^st Engineering Elective	2^nd Engineering Elective	3^rd Engineering Elective
Mechanical Engineering	EGR* 221 Introduction to Electrical Circuit Analysis	EGR* 214 Engineering Thermodynamics	EGR* 212 Engineering Dynamics
Electrical Engineering	EGR* 221 Introduction to Electrical Circuit Analysis	EET* 252: Digital Electronics	MAT* 274 Linear Algebra
Biomedical Engineering	EGR* 221 Introduction to Electrical Circuit Analysis	BIO* 121 General Biology I	CHE* 122 General Chemistry II
Civil Engineering	CAD* 110 Introduction to CAD	EGR* 214 Engineering Thermodynamics	EGR* 212 Engineering Dynamics