Housatonic Community College

(2009-2010 Catalog)Course Selection Guide for this program

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Pre-Engineering Science Concentration (code: EB47)      

Associate in Arts Degree

The goal of this program is to prepare engineering science majors to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program. Students have the opportunity to meet their first- and second-year program requirements by completing engineering science, mathematics, science, computer science, humanities, and social science courses. Students are advised to review the requirements of the transfer institution prior to course selection.

Outcomes

• Understand the basic principles of the physical sciences.
• Perform a scientific experiment and interpret the results.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts of differential and integral calculus.
• Have the ability to write and document a computer program.
• Complete the general education courses in satisfaction of the associate degree requirements.

NOTE: Students planning to enter this program should have a strong background in high school algebra, geometry, trigonometry and functions, and in physics and chemistry. Their total high school record should indicate an ability to succeed in the Engineering Program. One year of foreign language is recommended.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:
Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required. Please check individual course descriptions for details.