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The Associate of Science degree program in Pre-Engineering is designed to prepare students for continued study in a baccalaureate degree program in engineering.

 

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2021 - 2022

  • Curriculum

    Program Courses
    CoursesTitlesCourse OutlinesGoal AreasCredits
    Course Subject: ENGR         Course Number:1000
    Course Title:Introduction to Engineering and Design      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:3

    Course Description:This course is designed for people interested in learning about the engineering profession. It provides an overview of the engineering disciplines. A project-based approach will be used to give experience in skills, tools, and problem-solving methods associated with completing engineering design solutions.
    		Introduction to Engineering and DesignView-ENGR 1000n/a3
     
    General Education Courses
    CoursesTitlesCourse OutlinesGoal AreasCredits
    Course Subject: CHEM         Course Number:1061
    Course Title:Principles of Chemistry I      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:4

    Course Description:This course is a study of the basic concepts of Chemistry, with an emphasis on atomic theory, stoichiometric relationships, kinetic-molecular theory, molecular structure, and chemical bonding as related to the gas and liquid and solid phases. The lab portion with experiments includes observation, data collection, and mathematical applications that support the concepts being studied in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Placement in this class will be determined by student college assessment score and/or successful completion of Math 1150 with a grade of C or better.
    		Principles of Chemistry IView-CHEM 1061n/a4
    Course Subject: CHEM         Course Number:1062
    Course Title:Principles of Chemistry II      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:4

    Course Description:A continuation of CHEM 1061, this course emphasizes chemical equilibrium, solution chemistry, acid-base chemistry, precipitation reactions, complex ion formation, oxidation-reduction, and electrochemical reactions. The laboratory portion includes experimental applications of the lecture topics: determination of cation and anion (qualitative) content of unknown mixture, kinetics, acid-base equilibria, solubility, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and an introduction to nuclear chemistry. CHEM 1061 is required for this course. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)
    		Principles of Chemistry IIView-CHEM 1062n/a4
    Course Subject: ECON         Course Number:1060
    Course Title:Principles of Macroeconomics       Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:3

    Course Description:This course covers mainstream theories, the economy's recent performance, national income and output levels, money and the banking system, inflation and unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, and international trade.
    		Principles of Macroeconomics View-ECON 1060n/a3
    Course Subject: MATH         Course Number:1221
    Course Title:Calculus I      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:5

    Course Description:This course is a thorough treatment of differentiation and an introduction to integration. Topics include the definition of derivative, limits and continuity, differentiation, applications of the derivative, definite and indefinite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques of integration, and applications of integration.Prerequisites: College math placement level or successful completion of Math 1170 or Math 1180 with grade of C or better
    		Calculus IView-MATH 1221n/a5
    Course Subject: MATH         Course Number:1222
    Course Title:Calculus II      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:5

    Course Description:This course continues the study of the definite and indefinite integrals and leads to a study of improper integrals and infinite series. Topics include advanced techniques of anti-differentiation, numerical integration techniques and error bounding, applications of the integral, improper integrals, an introduction to differential equations, infinite series, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Math 1221 with grade of C or better
    		Calculus IIView-MATH 1222n/a5
    Course Subject: MATH         Course Number:2220
    Course Title:Calculus III      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:5

    Course Description:Topics in this course include solid analytic geometry, vectors in space, scalar and vector products, vector functions and derivatives/integrals, multi-variable functions, partial derivatives, alternative coordinate systems, and double and triple integrals. The geometry of space curves, line and surface integrals, cural and gradient divergence, and Stokes' theorem are also included. Emphasis will be on learning relevant mathematical methods.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Math 1222 with a grade of C or better
    		Calculus IIIView-MATH 2220n/a5
    Course Subject: MATH         Course Number:2300
    Course Title:Linear Algebra      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:4

    Course Description:This course includes vectors and vector spaces, matrices, matrix algebra, linear systems of equations, determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Students will also be expected to construct proofs relating to linear dependence and/or independence, the span of a set of vectors, and whether a set of vectors satisfies the vector space axioms.
    		Linear AlgebraView-MATH 2300n/a4
    Course Subject: MATH         Course Number:2400
    Course Title:Differential Equations      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:4

    Course Description:The content of this course covers first and second ordinary differential equations with applications, higher order linear equations, constant coefficients, differential operators, variation of parameters, power series methods, Laplace transforms, and solving systems of differential equations. The student will also be introduced to numerical methods for solving differential equations.
    		Differential EquationsView-MATH 2400n/a4
    Course Subject: PHIL         Course Number:1020
    Course Title:Ethics      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:3

    Course Description:This course will introduce students to both the methods and issues connected with thinking about morality and ethical systems. Moral skepticism will also be examined. The aim of this class is to allow students to be more aware of their own ethical modes of thinking and the diversity of ways morality enters into human lives.
    		EthicsView-PHIL 1020n/a3
    Course Subject: PHYS         Course Number:1601
    Course Title:General Physics I      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:5

    Course Description:This is the first course of a two-semester sequence for any student needing a physics course that includes applications of calculus. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, conservation of energy and momentum, rotational motion, static equilibrium, gravitation, periodic motion and thermal physics. Optional topics are fluids and thermodynamics. The course meets requirements for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, computer science or any of the physical sciences. (4 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory) Prerequisite: Math 1221 or consent of instructor.
    		General Physics IView-PHYS 1601n/a5
    Course Subject: PHYS         Course Number:1602
    Course Title:General Physics II      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:5

    Course Description:This course is a continuation of PHYS 1601. Topics include electricity, magnetism, DC and AC circuits, wave motion, electromagnetic waves, and optics. Optional topics include modern physics. The course meets requirements for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, computer science or any of the physical sciences. (4 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: PHYS 1601; MATH 1222 or consent of instructor
    		General Physics IIView-PHYS 1602n/a5
    College Writing I
    Course Subject: ENGL         Course Number:1200
    Course Title:Gateway College Writing      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:4

    Course Description:This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
    		Gateway College Writing orView-ENGL 1200n/a4
    Course Subject: ENGL         Course Number:1201
    Course Title:College Writing I      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:4

    Course Description:This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
    		College Writing IView-ENGL 1201n/a4
    CSCI1120, CSCI1130, CSCI1190 - 1 course
    Course Subject: CSCI         Course Number:1120
    Course Title:Programming in C/C++      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:4

    Course Description:This course continues the study of the most popular computer languages. It covers the common procedural core of C and C++ languages: data types, expressions, operators, functions, pointers, and arrays. The course also includes elements of object-oriented programming: classes and objects. Prerequisite: CSci 1130 or CSci 1150 with a grade of C or better
    		Programming in C/C++ orView-CSCI 1120n/a4
    Course Subject: CSCI         Course Number:1130
    Course Title:Introduction to Programming in Java (CS0)      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:4

    Course Description:This course provides an introduction to the Java programming language and its foundational topics. In this course students will explore fundamental programming and computing concepts with a focus on problem solving, algorithm development and implementation. Topics included are: data types and memory concepts, arithmetic operators and mathematical expressions, conditional statements, repetition, arrays, methods and the basics of object-orientation.
    		Introduction to Programming in Java (CS0) orView-CSCI 1130n/a4
    BIOL1000, BIOL1001, BIOL1200 - 1 course
    Course Subject: BIOL         Course Number:1000
    Course Title:Life Science      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:4

    Course Description:The course introduces the breadth of biology from the principles of chemistry to ecology. The production and utilization of biological energy is explored at the cellular and organism level. The principles of inheritance and cellular reproduction are explored at the molecular, cellular level and organism levels. The unity and diversity of life and life processes is emphasized. The laboratory focuses on the techniques required to discover biological principles. Activities are hands-on.Prerequisite: ENGL 0990 or a 78 on the Accuplacer Reading Comprehension(3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
    		Life Science orView-BIOL 1000n/a4
    Course Subject: BIOL         Course Number:1001
    Course Title:Biology I      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:4

    Course Description:This course focuses on the concepts of biological chemistry, cell structure and function, cellular metabolism, molecular genetics and heredity reproduction and development. The course is intended for allied health majors and others not requiring a majors-level introductory biology. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: ADEV 0952 or a 78 on the Accuplacer Reading Comprehension.
    		Biology I orView-BIOL 1001n/a4
    Course Subject: BIOL         Course Number:1200
    Course Title:Current Environmental Issues      Goal Areas:n/a      Credits:4

    Course Description:Using an interdisciplinary approach, this course examines various aspects of natural and human-made ecosystems, human's intervention, and the subsequent impact on society and nature. It emphasizes current problems, values, and projection for the future. The lab involves internet exercises, videos, group discussion, individual and group projects, field trips and other outdoor activities. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab)Prerequisite: ENGL 0990 or a 78 on the Accuplacer Reading Comprehension
    		Current Environmental IssuesView-BIOL 1200n/a4
     
    NHCC Residency and GPA
    CoursesTitlesCourse OutlinesGoal AreasCredits
    15 Credits must be earned at NHCC
     
                                   Total Credits Required60
    Notes: Engr 1200 Engineering Graphics is an additional recommended course.

  • Program Outcomes

    Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World:
    • Understand the major principles of calculus based mathematics and their relationship to engineering problems and solutions.
    • Understand the major principles of general physics and chemistry and their relationship to engineering problems and solutions.

    Intellectual and Practical Skills:

    • Appropriately communicate technical material orally and in writing.

    Personal and Social Responsibility:

    • Appropriately and safely use laboratory equipment in physics and chemistry coursework.

    Integrative Learning:

    • Apply the major principles of calculus based mathematics to engineering problems and solutions.
    • Apply the major principles of general physics and chemistry to their engineering courses.

  • Career Opportunities

    Information on careers, including salary and employment outlook data, is available on the iseek and Bureau of Labor Statistics websites: www.iseek.org and www.bls.gov.

  • Transfer Information

    ​If you are planning on transferring to another institution, follow the guidelines available on our transfer resources web page to help you plan the process: Transfer Information

  • Degree Information

    The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is intended for students whose primary goal is to complete the credentials for a specific career and/or prepare for transfer to complete a bachelorandrsquo;s degree at a college or university with whom North Hennepin Community College has an articulation agreement. The A.S. degree provides a balance of general education courses and the required scientific, professional or technical courses in the degree program.

    A student shall:

    • Earn a minimum of 60 semester credits as required in the program, with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above in courses taken at North Hennepin Community College. Specific programs may have additional requirements or a higher minimum grade point average.
    • Earn a minimum of 15 semester credits at North Hennepin Community College. A student must complete at least 50% of career specific courses at North Hennepin Community College.
    • Earn 30 credits in at least 6 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal areas.
    • Earn 30 professional/technical credits.
    • Have four years to complete the graduation requirements as published in the catalog in effect at the time of their initial enrollment. Students taking more than four years to complete their graduation requirements may follow any catalog published during the fouryear period preceding their graduation.

    Completion of an A.S. degree fulfills the Goal Area 2 requirement of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).

    Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.

    Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Access Information North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 7634930555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 18006273529.

  • Accreditation

    North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the:
    Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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