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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 71

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About This Program

Our Engineering program teaches you how to understand complex concepts and apply them in the physical world. You will learn skills to solve problems and develop plans, work successfully in teams, use computers for a variety of tasks, enhance critical thinking and calculation skills, and create engineering designs. This program features laboratory courses that provide firsthand experience with engineering work, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, mentoring opportunities and field trips to university laboratories. Working in teams throughout the program, you will tackle engineering design projects while enhancing your math and physics skills and also learning to gather information via computers.

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Program Entry Requirements

Engineering is a demanding curriculum. Interested high school students are urged to complete a year of advanced high school mathematics that includes trigonometry and elementary functions. They should also complete a year each of high school chemistry and physics.
Students can be admitted to the program by successfully completing MATH 161 - Precalculus I with a grade of at least a "C". Students can also be admitted if they have at least MATH 162 - Precalculus II placement. Students who have not taken high school physics should take PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics or PHYS 111 - General Physics I.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Engineering, a minimum of 71 credits and a grade point average of 2.0 are required.
The College has established articulation and dual admission agreements with area colleges and universities including Drexel and Temple universities. In the Career and Transfer Resource Center, room W2-3, and the Counseling Center, room BG-7, students may obtain information and guidance in selecting elective courses required by their transfer institutions.

Semester 1

This is a select program. All students must complete CHEM 110 and MATH 162* (Precalculus II) with a grade of "C" or better or be MATH 171 (Calculus I) ready.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name ENGR 102 - Engineering Design and Laboratory I(Fall only)	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisites: MATH 162	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name MATH 171 - Calculus I	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Quantitative Reasoning
Course Number and Name ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for ENGL 102.	Course Type Writing/Research/Info Lit 1
Course Number and Name CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes CHEM 110 with a grade of "C" or better or department head approval, and FNMT 118 or higher	Course Type Scientific Reasoning
Course Number and Name CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Technological Competency

Notes:

This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate degree
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register

Semester 2

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name ENGR 202 - Engineering Design and Laboratory II	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes Offered in the Spring Semester only	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name MATH 172 - Calculus II	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for MATH 272	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name MATH 270 - Linear Algebra	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for MATH 272	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name PHYS 140 - Mechanics, Heat and Sound	Credits 5 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for Physics 241 and ENGR 221. It is recommended that you have taken high school physics or Physics 111 prior to taking this class.	Course Type Major Course

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

Summer 1

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Writing/Research/Info Lit 2
Course Number and Name ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Oral Communication/ Creative Expression
Course Number and Name CHEM 122 - College Chemistry II	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for CHEM 221, Organic Chemistry, to be taken in Fall. Chemical Engineering majors should take this course prior to the Fall semester.	Course Type Major Course

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name MATH 271 - Calculus III	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for ENGR 222	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name CHEM 122 - College Chemistry II(if not taken prior to this semester)	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes Students majoring in Chemical Engineering need to take CHEM 122 prior to this semester.	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name ENGR 221 - Vector Mechanics I (Statics) (Fall only) or CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I	Credits 3 or 5 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for ENGR 222. Course only runs in the Fall semester. Prerequisites for ENGR 221: PHYS 140 and MATH 172, both with a grade of "C" or better CHEM 221 is a prerequisite for CHEM 222. Chemical Engineering majors must take CHEM 221 and CHEM 222. Prerequisite for CHEM 221: CHEM 122.	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name PHYS 241 - Electricity, Magnetism and Light	Credits 5 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for ENGR 205 Prerequisites: PHYS 140 and MATH 172	Course Type Major Course

Notes:

Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
Course Number and Name MATH 272 - Differential Equations	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes Students in Middle Level and students in Secondary Level Humanities should choose science courses according to transfer institution, in consultation with an advisor. BIOL 107 requires BIOL 106 completed, with a grade of C or better. Students in the Secondary Level Math/Science Concentration should choose a humanities course according to transfer institution, in consultation with an advisor. Students who plan to attend a religiously-affiliated college or university should take a Religious Studies (RS) course.	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name ENGR 222 - Dynamics^* or CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II^*	Credits 3 or 5 credits	Advisory Notes ENGR 222 only offered in spring semester. Prerequisites for ENGR 222: ENGR 221 and MATH 271, both with a grade of "C" or better. Chemical Engineering students must take CHEM 222.	Course Type Directed Elective
Course Number and Name CSCI 111 - Computer Science I or ENGR 205 - Materials Engineering	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes FNMT 118 prerequisite or placement in MATH 161 or higher is required for CSCI 111. PHYS 241 and MATH 172 are prerequisites for ENGR 205. Directed elective depends on Engineering specialization and transfer institution. Please consult with your academic advisor.	Course Type Directed Elective

Notes:

If this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship

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Launch Your Career in Engineering

Architectural and Engineering Manager – est. salary $158,772
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary – est. salary $94,251*
Natural Sciences Manager – est. salary $169,837

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**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$94,251

Median Salary of an Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary

21.213

Number of Jobs in the Region

+10.9%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for an Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary

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Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, and industrial.

Starting Pay: $46,727

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Typical Tasks

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

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