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Associate of Science, Engineering Science: 2007-2008 Catalog
Programs of Study


Engineering Science

Associate of Science

The Engineering Science degree program is designed for students planning to obtain a four-year engineering degree. Engineering is the practical application of scientific theory and principles, and this program develops a strong foundation in mathematics and physical science and provides an introduction to the fundamental aspects of engineering which are developed more thoroughly in the remaining two years of the baccalaureate program. Students who complete the associate degree can transfer to other colleges or universities in many engineering disciplines including civil, chemical, computer, electrical, geological, mechanical, metallurgical, mining, computer science, and engineering physics. All courses in the Engineering Science program are approved for direct transfer to the Mackey School of Earth Sciences and Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, and up to 64 WNC credits may be directly applied toward a baccalaureate degree.

Salary: $35,600–$72,500 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Faster than average growth through 2014 - Aerospace Technicians growth will be slower than average

Good To Know: Work with computers; often work in teams

WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Science, Mathematics & Engineering Division.


Additional Information

Total Requirements: 64 credits

 
Emphasis Requirements 27 Credits
CHEM 121* General Chemistry I 4
CS 135 Computer Science I 3
MATH 181 Calculus I 4
MATH 182 Calculus II 4
MATH 283 Calculus III 4
PHYS 180 Engineering Physics I 3
PHYS 180L Engineering Physics I Lab 1
PHYS 181 Engineering Physics II 3
PHYS 181L Engineering Physics II Lab 1
* CHEM 201 and 202 are acceptable in lieu of CHEM 121 and 122.
 
Emphasis Requirements: Program Electives 13 Credits
Choose 13 credits from the following:
CHEM 122* General Chemistry II 4
CPE 201 Introduction to Computer Engineering 4
CS 202 Computer Science II 3
EE 200 Name Not Available 1
EE 201 Name Not Available 3
EE 291 Computer Methods For Electrical Engineers 3
EE 296 Internship I 1
ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Design 3
MATH 285 Differential Equations 3
ME 198 Cooperative Training Report 1
ME 241 Statics 3
ME 242 Dynamics 3
ME 298 Cooperative Training Report 1
METE 250 Elements of Material Science 3
PHYS 182
& PHYS 182L
Engineering Physics III
Engineering Physics III Lab
3
1
or higher level  
* CHEM 201 and 202 are acceptable in lieu of CHEM 121 and 122.
 
General Education Requirements 24 Credits
English/Communications Requirements 6
Fine Arts Requirements 3
Humanities Requirements 6
Social Sciences Requirements 6
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements 3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Science can be found on the Associate of Science Degree Requirements page.

Note: Most engineering courses are not offered every semester, so technical and non-technical electives should be scheduled to permit the student to enroll in those engineering courses which are most pertinent to his/her preferred discipline of engineering.

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