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. It also 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 College of Engineering and the Mackey School of Earth Sciences and Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, and up to 64 WNC units may be directly applied toward a baccalaureate degree.
Salary: $56,270–$104,310 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Average growth; employment opportunities may depend on economy and region
Good To Know: Work with computers; often work in teams
WNC Academic Division: Science, Mathematics & Engineering
Total Requirements: 64 Units (Credits)
| Program Requirements | 40 Units (Credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CS 135 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| ENGR 100 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| MATH 181 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 182 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 283 | Calculus III | 4 |
| ME 241 | Statics | 3 |
| or CPE 201 | Introduction to Computer Engineering | 4 |
| ME 242 | Dynamics | 3 |
| or EE220 | 3 | |
| & EE220L | 1 | |
| 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 |
| Choose 2-4 units from the following | ||
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CS 202 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| EE291 | 3 | |
| EE296 | 1 | |
| MATH 285 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| ME 198 | Cooperative Training Report | 1 |
| ME 298 | Cooperative Training Report | 1 |
| METE250 | 3 | |
| PHYS 182 | Engineering Physics III | 3 |
| & PHYS 182L | Engineering Physics III Lab | 1 |
| or higher level | ||
| General Education Requirements | 24 Units (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 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.
Suggested Course Sequence
1st Year
First Semester: 16 Credits
Second Semester: 15 Credits
2nd Year
Third Semester: 17–18 Credits
Fourth Semester: 14–17 Credits
- General Education Courses: 9
- ME 242 or EE220 & EE220L: 3–4
- Program Electives: 2–4
Mission and Outcomes
Mission: The mission of the Associate of Science with an emphasis in Engineering is to prepare students for successful transfer into civil, chemical, computer, electrical, geological, mechanical, metallurgical, or mining engineering, or computer science, or engineering physics.
Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Science with an emphasis in Engineering at WNC are expected to demonstrate that they:
- have met the general education student learning outcomes
- are able to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
- are able to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
- can succeed at their transfer institution.
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