Engineering Assistant (PLTW)
Engineering Assistant (PLTW)
2+2 Engineer Pathway
This certificate prepares students fortransfer opportunitiesleading to bachelors of science in engineering programs at four-year institutions.
*The Certificate in Applied Science may be applied toward an Associate’s Degree.
Year 1 Fall Semester Classes
Course Prefix/Number / Course Title / College Credit Hours / DescriptionEGR 275 / Introduction to Engineering/Computer Graphics / 3 / This course is a study of basic graphical concepts needed for engineering applications.
Prereq or Coreq: MAT 110
MAT 110 / College Algebra / 3 / This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; and solutions of higher degree polynomials.Prereq: MAT 102 or MAT 153 with minimum grade of C, or qualifying placement test scores. Students who receive credit for MAT 110 may not receive credit for MAT 109 or MAT 112.
Year 1 Spring Semester Classes
Course Prefix/Number / Course Title / College Credit Hours / DescriptionCHM 110 / College Chemistry I / 4 / This course is the first in a sequence that includes atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Prereq: MAT 109 or MAT 110 or MAT 112.
MAT 111 / College Trigonometry / 3 / This course includes the following topics: trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, solution of right and oblique triangles, solution of trigonometric equations, polar coordinates, complex numbers including De Moivre’s Theorem, vectors, conic sections and parametric equations.Prereq: MAT 110 with a minimum grade of C. Students may not receive credit for both MAT 111 and MAT 112.
2+2 Engineer Pathway
Year 2 Fall Semester Classes
Course Prefix/Number / Course Title / College Credit Hours / DescriptionEGR 270 / Introduction to Engineering / 3 / This course covers the applications of computers in engineering practices, including the use of an appropriate operating system, programming in a high-level language, spreadsheets and word processing applications. Prereq: MAT 111 or MAT 112
MAT 140 / Analytic Geometry and Calculus I / 4 / This course includes derivatives and integrals of polynomials; rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; curve sketching; maxima and minima of functions; related rates; work; and analytic geometry. Prereq: MAT 111 or MAT 112 with a minimum grade of C. Students may not receive credit for both MAT 140 and MAT 130.
Year 2 Spring Semester Classes
Course Prefix/Number / Course Title / College Credit Hours / DescriptionPHY 221 / University Physics I / 4 / This is the first of a sequence of courses. The course is a calculus-based treatment of vectors, laws of motion, rotation, vibratory and wave motion. Laboratory exercises supplement lectures. Prereq: MAT 140; students may not receive credit for both PHY 221 and PHY 201. The prerequisite for this course should have been completed in the last five years.
ENG 101 / English Composition I / 3 / This course is a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. It also reviews standard usage and presents basic research techniques. Prereq: ENG 100 with a minimum grade of C, appropriate test score or writing sample
ENG 102 / English Composition II / 3 / This course includes the development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis, research and an introduction to literary genres. Prereq: ENG 101 with minimum grade of C