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Engineering Broad Field Curriculum
| Course Code | Title | Course Outlines | Goal Areas | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Speciality Courses - Select a minimum of 4 classes 12 credits from the following: | ||||
| ENGR 1000 | Introduction to Engineering and Design or | View-ENGR 1000 | n/a | 3 |
| ENGR 1200 | Engineering Graphics or | View-ENGR 1200 | n/a | 3 |
| ENGR 2201 | Introduction to Digital Logic or | View-ENGR 2201 | n/a | 2 |
| ENGR 2301 | Statics or | View-ENGR 2301 | n/a | 3 |
| ENGR 2302 | Mechanics of Materials or | View-ENGR 2302 | n/a | 3 |
| ENGR 2303 | Dynamics or | View-ENGR 2303 | n/a | 3 |
| ENGR 2340 | Thermodynamics or | View-ENGR 2340 | n/a | 3 |
| ENGR 2410 | Circuit Analysis or | View-ENGR 2410 | n/a | 4 |
| CHEM 1062 | Principles of Chemistry II or | View-CHEM 1062 | n/a | 4 |
| CHEM 2061 | Organic Chemistry I or | View-CHEM 2061 | n/a | 5 |
| CHEM 2062 | Organic Chemistry II or | View-CHEM 2062 | n/a | 5 |
| MATH 2011 | Probability and Statistics or | View-MATH 2011 | n/a | 4 |
| MATH 2300 | Linear Algebra | View-MATH 2300 | n/a | 4 |
| CSCI 1120 | Programming in C/C++ or | View-CSCI 1120 | n/a | 4 |
| CSCI 1130 | Introduction to Programming in Java (CS0) | View-CSCI 1130 | n/a | 4 |
Course Subject: MATH
Course Number: 2011
Course Title: Probability and Statistics Goal Areas: 04 Credits: 4
Course Description: This is a calculus-based first course in the study of probability and statistics. Topics include descriptive statistics and statistical graphs, probability theories, random variables (discrete, continuous, and joint), statistical intervals, hypothesis testing, two-sample inference, and regression (linear and multiple). Additional topics may include analysis of categorical data, analysis of variance, control charts, and Bayesian method.
Course Title: Probability and Statistics Goal Areas: 04 Credits: 4
Course Description: This is a calculus-based first course in the study of probability and statistics. Topics include descriptive statistics and statistical graphs, probability theories, random variables (discrete, continuous, and joint), statistical intervals, hypothesis testing, two-sample inference, and regression (linear and multiple). Additional topics may include analysis of categorical data, analysis of variance, control charts, and Bayesian method.
Course Subject: CHEM
Course Number: 2061
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I Goal Areas: 03 Credits: 5
Course Description: This course is a study of the covalent molecules associated with carbon, emphasizing the mechanism of the reactions and the stereochemistry of aliphatic, alicyclic, and olefinic molecules. Functional groups that will be studied include the saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers and halides. The laboratory portion of the course includes a thorough study of the basic techniques for the isolation and purification of molecules isolated from natural products and from reaction mixtures. (4 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite: Chem 1062
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I Goal Areas: 03 Credits: 5
Course Description: This course is a study of the covalent molecules associated with carbon, emphasizing the mechanism of the reactions and the stereochemistry of aliphatic, alicyclic, and olefinic molecules. Functional groups that will be studied include the saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers and halides. The laboratory portion of the course includes a thorough study of the basic techniques for the isolation and purification of molecules isolated from natural products and from reaction mixtures. (4 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite: Chem 1062
Course Subject: CHEM
Course Number: 2062
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 5
Course Description: This course is a study of the mechanism of reactions of, and the structure of, all of the carbonyl compounds and their derivatives, and of the carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, heterocyclics, other natural products sequence reactions, unknown identification and original literature preparations. Spectroscopic analysis will be utilized throughout these experiments. (4 hours lecture, 4 hours lab)Prerequisite: Chem 2061
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 5
Course Description: This course is a study of the mechanism of reactions of, and the structure of, all of the carbonyl compounds and their derivatives, and of the carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, heterocyclics, other natural products sequence reactions, unknown identification and original literature preparations. Spectroscopic analysis will be utilized throughout these experiments. (4 hours lecture, 4 hours lab)Prerequisite: Chem 2061
Course Subject: ENGR
Course Number: 2201
Course Title: Introduction to Digital Logic Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 2
Course Description: This is an introduction to digital logic design. Topics include Boolean algebra fundamentals; Karnaugh mapping; elements of digital building blocks such as gates, flip-flops, shift registers, memories, etc.; analysis and design of combinational-logic circuit and sequential-logic circuits.
Course Title: Introduction to Digital Logic Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 2
Course Description: This is an introduction to digital logic design. Topics include Boolean algebra fundamentals; Karnaugh mapping; elements of digital building blocks such as gates, flip-flops, shift registers, memories, etc.; analysis and design of combinational-logic circuit and sequential-logic circuits.
Course Subject: MATH
Course Number: 2300
Course Title: Linear Algebra Goal Areas: 04 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.
Course Title: Linear Algebra Goal Areas: 04 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.
Course Subject: ENGR
Course Number: 2301
Course Title: Statics Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines systems held in static equilibrium. Topics include vector algebra, equivalent systems of forces, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, moments, center of mass, centroids, analysis of structural and machine elements, distributed loads, friction.
Course Title: Statics Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines systems held in static equilibrium. Topics include vector algebra, equivalent systems of forces, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, moments, center of mass, centroids, analysis of structural and machine elements, distributed loads, friction.
Course Subject: ENGR
Course Number: 2302
Course Title: Mechanics of Materials Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the linear stress-strain behavior of engineering materials. Topics will include stresses due to uniaxial loading, bending and torsion; stress transformations, beam deflections, indeterminate structures, column buckling, stress analysis of structural and machine elements.
Course Title: Mechanics of Materials Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the linear stress-strain behavior of engineering materials. Topics will include stresses due to uniaxial loading, bending and torsion; stress transformations, beam deflections, indeterminate structures, column buckling, stress analysis of structural and machine elements.
Course Subject: ENGR
Course Number: 2303
Course Title: Dynamics Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: Dynamics is the study of motion and the effect of forces on bodies in motion. This course will cover the kinematics and kinetics of particles, of systems of particles, and of rigid bodies in the plane; application of work-energy and impulse-momentum methods; introduction to mechanical vibrations.
Course Title: Dynamics Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: Dynamics is the study of motion and the effect of forces on bodies in motion. This course will cover the kinematics and kinetics of particles, of systems of particles, and of rigid bodies in the plane; application of work-energy and impulse-momentum methods; introduction to mechanical vibrations.
Course Subject: ENGR
Course Number: 2340
Course Title: Thermodynamics Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course will cover basic laws of thermodynamics; energy transfer processes; conservation of mass and energy; entropy balance; thermal properties of materials; equations of state; reversible and irreversible processes and cycles. Also includes applications to engineering systems.
Course Title: Thermodynamics Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course will cover basic laws of thermodynamics; energy transfer processes; conservation of mass and energy; entropy balance; thermal properties of materials; equations of state; reversible and irreversible processes and cycles. Also includes applications to engineering systems.
Course Subject: ENGR
Course Number: 2410
Course Title: Circuit Analysis Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 4
Course Description: This course explores direct-current and alternating circuits. Topics include Kirchhoff's Laws; mesh and nodal analysis; Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems; RL, RC, and RLC circuits; sinusoidal steady state analysis of AC circuits; operational amplifiers. A laboratory component is included.
Course Title: Circuit Analysis Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 4
Course Description: This course explores direct-current and alternating circuits. Topics include Kirchhoff's Laws; mesh and nodal analysis; Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems; RL, RC, and RLC circuits; sinusoidal steady state analysis of AC circuits; operational amplifiers. A laboratory component is included.
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.
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.
Course Subject: CHEM
Course Number: 1062
Course Title: Principles of Chemistry II Goal Areas: 03 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)
Course Title: Principles of Chemistry II Goal Areas: 03 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)
Course Subject: CSCI
Course Number: 1120
Course Title: Programming in C/C++ Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 4
Course Description: This course introduces the C/C++ 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, functions, procedure and the basics of object-orientation.
Course Title: Programming in C/C++ Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 4
Course Description: This course introduces the C/C++ 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, functions, procedure and the basics of object-orientation.
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.
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.
Course Subject: ENGR
Course Number: 1200
Course Title: Engineering Graphics Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is designed for people interested in mechanical, civil and aerospace engineering and the Bachelor of Construction Management degree. The student will learn to make AUTOCAD drawings in a Windows environment. The topics that will be covered include: drawing, editing, pan, zoom, view, laying, plotting, dimensioning, blocks, inquiry, purge, DXF, ZIP, UNZIP, XREF, and work in three dimensions.NOTE: Students who do not have access outside of class to computer hardware capable of running AutoCAD can access the program in the computer lab outside of class time.
Course Title: Engineering Graphics Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is designed for people interested in mechanical, civil and aerospace engineering and the Bachelor of Construction Management degree. The student will learn to make AUTOCAD drawings in a Windows environment. The topics that will be covered include: drawing, editing, pan, zoom, view, laying, plotting, dimensioning, blocks, inquiry, purge, DXF, ZIP, UNZIP, XREF, and work in three dimensions.NOTE: Students who do not have access outside of class to computer hardware capable of running AutoCAD can access the program in the computer lab outside of class time.
| Course Code | Title | Course Outlines | Goal Areas | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1061 | Principles of Chemistry I and | View-CHEM 1061 | n/a | 4 |
| MATH 1221 | Calculus I and | View-MATH 1221 | n/a | 5 |
| MATH 1222 | Calculus II and | View-MATH 1222 | n/a | 5 |
| MATH 2220 | Calculus III and | View-MATH 2220 | n/a | 5 |
| MATH 2400 | Differential Equations and | View-MATH 2400 | n/a | 4 |
| PHYS 1601 | General Physics I and | View-PHYS 1601 | n/a | 5 |
| PHYS 1602 | General Physics II | View-PHYS 1602 | n/a | 5 |
| College Writing I | ||||
| ENGL 1200 | Gateway College Writing or | View-ENGL 1200 | n/a | 4 |
| ENGL 1201 | College Writing I | View-ENGL 1201 | n/a | 4 |
Course Subject: PHYS
Course Number: 1601
Course Title: General Physics I Goal Areas: 03 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.
Course Title: General Physics I Goal Areas: 03 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.
Course Subject: PHYS
Course Number: 1602
Course Title: General Physics II Goal Areas: 03 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
Course Title: General Physics II Goal Areas: 03 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
Course Subject: MATH
Course Number: 2220
Course Title: Calculus III Goal Areas: 04 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
Course Title: Calculus III Goal Areas: 04 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
Course Subject: MATH
Course Number: 2400
Course Title: Differential Equations Goal Areas: 04 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.
Course Title: Differential Equations Goal Areas: 04 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.
Course Subject: CHEM
Course Number: 1061
Course Title: Principles of Chemistry I Goal Areas: 03 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.
Course Title: Principles of Chemistry I Goal Areas: 03 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.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 1200
Course Title: Gateway College Writing Goal Areas: 01 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.
Course Title: Gateway College Writing Goal Areas: 01 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.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 1201
Course Title: College Writing I Goal Areas: 01 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.
Course Title: College Writing I Goal Areas: 01 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.
Course Subject: MATH
Course Number: 1221
Course Title: Calculus I Goal Areas: 04 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
Course Title: Calculus I Goal Areas: 04 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
Course Subject: MATH
Course Number: 1222
Course Title: Calculus II Goal Areas: 04 Credits: 5
Course Description: This course is the second course in single variable calculus. We continue the study of integral calculus with techniques of integration, improper integrals, numerical integration, and applications of integration. Infinite sequences and series are introduced and studied in detail, including convergence testing and power series. The course includes the study of parametric equations and polar coordinates and an introduction to differential equations.
Course Title: Calculus II Goal Areas: 04 Credits: 5
Course Description: This course is the second course in single variable calculus. We continue the study of integral calculus with techniques of integration, improper integrals, numerical integration, and applications of integration. Infinite sequences and series are introduced and studied in detail, including convergence testing and power series. The course includes the study of parametric equations and polar coordinates and an introduction to differential equations.
| MnTC Electives Humanities, History, Behavioral Social Sciences: Two courses that satisfy Goal Areas 5 6. At least one of these courses must also satisfy one Goal Area 7, 8, 9, 10 | ||||
| History the Social Behavioral Sciences (Goal Area 5) ANTH1010(3), ANTH1130(3), ANTH1140(3), ECON1050(3), ECON1060(3), ECON1070(3), GCST1501(3), GCST1504(3), GCST1505(3), GCST1964(4), GWS1501(3), GWS1504(3) GWS1505(3), HIST1010(3), HIST1020(3), HIST1030(3), HIST1110(3), HIST1120(3), HIST1130(3), HIST1140(3), HIST1200(3), HIST1210(3), HIST1220(3), HIST1230(3), HIST1240(3), HIST1270(3), HIST1700(3), HIST1800(3), HIST1900(1), HIST2500(3), HIST2600(3), HIST2700(3), POLS1100(3), POLS1140(3), POLS1600(3), POLS1700(3), POLS2130(3), PSYC1110(3), PSYC1150(3), PSYC1160(4), PSYC1165(3), PSYC1170(3), PSYC1210(3), PSYC1220(3), PSYC1250(4), PSYC2110(3), PSYC2320(3), PSYC2330(3), PSYC2340(3), PSYC2350(3), SOC1110(3), SOC1710(3), SOC1750(3), SOC2110(3), SOC2200(3), SOC2210(3), SOC2410(3), SOC2730(3), SOC2750(3) The Humanities Fine Arts (Goal Area 6) ARBC1030(3), ART1010(1), ART1020(1), ART1040(3), ART1050(3), ART1101(3), ART1102(3), ART1160(3), ART1170(3), ART1270(3), ART1301(3), ART1302(3), ART1310(3), ART1320(3), ART1340(3), ART1341(3), ART1361(3), ART1362(3), ART1401(3), ART1402(3), ART1550(3), ART1601(3), ART1602(3), ART1650(3), ART1770(3), ART1810(1), ART1820(2), ART2180(3), ART2190(3), ART2300(2), ART2611(3), ART2612(3), ART2640(3), ART2740(1), ART2750(1), ART2780(1), ART2781(1), ART2782(1), ART2800(1), ART2820(1), ART2860(1), ART2900(1), ART2970(1), COMM1550(3), ENGL1150(3), ENGL1250(2), ENGL1400(3), ENGL1450(3), ENGL1900(3), ENGL1950(3), ENGL2010(3), ENGL2020(3), ENGL2030(3), ENGL2150(3), ENGL2250(3), ENGL2270(3), ENGL2300(3), ENGL2310(3), ENGL2320(3), ENGL2330(3), ENGL2340(3), ENGL2350(3), ENGL2360(3), ENGL2370(3), ENGL2380(3), ENGL2390(3), ENGL2400(3), ENGL2410(3), ENGL2450(3), ENGL2460(3), ENGL2500(3), ENGL2540(3), ENGL2550(3), ENGL2560(3), ENGL2570(3), ENGL2580(3), ENGL2590(3), ENGL2900(3), ENGL2950(3), GCST1030(3), GCST1978(3), GCST225(3), GCST2410(3), GERM1030(3), INTD1030(3), MUSC1130(1), MUSC1160(1), MUSC1170(1), MUSC1180(1), MUSC1190(2), MUSC1200(3), MUSC1220(3), MUSC1241(3), MUSC1242(3), MUSC1300(3), MUSC1320(1), MUSC1350(3), MUSC1370(3), MUSC1500(2), MUSC1501(2), MUSC1502(2), MUSC1510(1), MUSC1560(1), MUSC1600(2), MUSC1610(1), MUSC1800(2), MUSC1801(2), MUSC1802(2), MUSC1810(1), MUSC1830(1), MUSC1850(1), MUSC1860(1), MUSC1870(1), MUSC2010(2), MUSC2170(3), MUSC2180(3), MUSC2241(3), MUSC2242(3), MUSC2970(1), PHIL1010(3), PHIL1020(3), PHIL1030(3), PHIL1040(3), PHIL1060(3), PHIL1070(3), PHIL1080(3), PHIL1120(3), PHIL1220(3), PHIL1230(3), SPAN1030(3), SPAN2201(5), SPAN2202(5), TFT1200(3), TFT1210(3), TFT1250(3), TFT1260(3), TFT1270(3), TFT1280(3), TFT1310(3), TFT1320(3), TFT1350(3), TFT1500(3), TFT1510(3), TFT1520(3), TFT1531(3), TFT1532(3), TFT1540(3), TFT1600(1), TFT1610(1), TFT2010(3), TFT2500(3), TFT2950(1) |
| Total Credits Required | 60 |
2025-2026
An Associate of Science (AS) in Engineering Broad Field is designed to prepare students for transfer to a 4-year program in a variety of engineering majors.
Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering,
science, and mathematics (ELO 1; 2a, d; 4a, d, e)
Apply engineering design processes to provide engineering solutions which take into consideration
multiple needs. (ELO 1; 2a, d; 4a, d, e)
Conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret results from these experiments. (ELO 2 a, d, e; ELO 4d) Communicate problem solutions, design solutions, and experimental findings, analysis, and
interpretations in a variety of formats. (ELO 2b, c)
Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.
Information on careers, including career descriptions, salary data, and employment outlook is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website and O*Net Online website.
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
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 bachelor'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 four year 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.
North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Chicago, IL 60602-2504
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