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If you enjoy math and science and you are looking for an interesting career in the engineering field, 91茄子鈥檚 Pre-Engineering program is a great place to get started. After completing the Associate of Science degree program, you鈥檒l have the foundation needed to transfer to a four-year institution and complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree in the engineering field of your choice.
In this program, you will also complete a 1 credit hour Engineering Orientation course designed to introduce you to various career options in engineering, and develop an academic plan that will help prepare you for transferring on to complete your bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Job Outlook
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.听
+5.5% projected change in job outlook from 2023-2033 from the National Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What will you do
The Pre-Engineering program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion of this two-year Associate of Science degree. There is a large variety of specialties within the field of engineering that students can choose to focus on, such as aerospace, chemical, construction, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, civil, and computer engineering, just to name a few. Engineering has become increasingly diverse. It’s not just about building and designing things鈥攊t’s about building and designing environments where people can work, live, and thrive. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required for almost all entry-level engineering jobs.
Wages
- 听This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.听
Entry: $49.62
Average: $66.37
Experienced: $74.74
First Semester | ||||
| MAT 211听-听Calculus I 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 105听-听Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CHM 166听-听General Chemistry I 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EGR 100听-听Engineering Orientation 1 | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EGR 160听-听Engineering I 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| MAT 217听-听Calculus II 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 106听-听Composition II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 210听-听Classical Physics I 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 211听-听Classical Physics I Lab 1 | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EGR 165听-听Engineering II 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| MAT 220听-听Calculus III | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 220听-听Classical Physics II | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 221听-听Classical Physics II Lab | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
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Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| MAT 227听-听Elementary Differential Equations with Laplace 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 112听-听Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CHM 176听-听General Chemistry II | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
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Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 64.0 | ||||
Notes:One elective must also satisfy the diversity requirement. 2 Electives should be chosen to match requirements of transfer institutions. | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Calculate and apply derivatives.
- Calculate and apply integrals.
- Analyze and compute infinite series and sequences.
- Work in team setting.
- Solve engineering problems.
- Solve physics problems.
Program Disclaimers
- Because career opportunities associated with this degree are so varied, salaries vary considerably as well. To explore careers and gather specific salary information, we encourage you to visit the following website: IHaveaPlanIowa
- Wage data was obtained from OEWS (occupational employment and wage statistics) through Iowa Workforce Development.