Engineering, Associate of Science
Program Description
The AS transfer track closely follows the first two years of study for engineering programs at most universities in Oregon. Majors offered at OSU include Architectural Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing, and Chemical Engineering, as well as BioMedical, Forest, Geological, Mining, Metallurgical, and Nuclear Engineering. PSU and OIT offer degrees in Civil and Environmental, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical and Computer Engineering. OIT also offers majors in Geomatics (Surveying) and Renewable Energy. Many of the core classes taken during the first two years of study are the same for all engineering majors. However, it is important that students work closely with your UCC advisor to develop a custom student educational planner (SEP) for transfer to the university of choice.
Program Outcomes
Students who complete the Engineering Associate of Science will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Take part in participating on teams whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- Develop and utilize appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and make use of engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Discover and make use of new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Career Considerations
Engineering is a broad field with more than 20 specialties. Engineering is widely considered as one of the most lucrative and in-demand career choices, with multiple options for engineering disciplines and job types.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| CH 221 | General Chemistry I 4 | 5 |
| ENGR 111 | Engineering Orientation I | 3 |
| MTH 251 | Calculus I | 5 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I 5 | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CH 222 | General Chemistry II 4 | 5 |
| ENG 106Z | Introduction to Poetry 3 | 4 |
| ENGR 112 | Problem Solving and Technology | 3 |
| MTH 252 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| ECON 201 | Microeconomics 2 | 4 |
| ENGR 245 | Engineering Graphics 1 | 3 |
| CS 161 or MTH 253 |
Computer Science I or Calculus III |
4 |
| MTH 261 | Intro to Linear Algebra 1 | 2 |
| COM 111Z or COM 218Z |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| ENGR 201 | Electrical Fundamentals I | 4 |
| ENGR 211 | Statics | 4 |
| MTH 254 | Vector Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| PH 211 | General Physics w-Calculus I 4 | 5 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| ENGR 202 | Electrical Fundamentals II | 4 |
| ENGR 213 | Strength of Materials | 4 |
| MTH 256 | Differential Equations 1 | 4 |
| PH 212 | General Physics w-Calculus II 4 | 5 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Third Term | ||
| ENGR 212 | Dynamics 1 | 4 |
| MTH 265 | Statistics-Scientists-Engineer | 4 |
| PH 213 | General Physics w-Calculus III 4 | 5 |
| WR 227Z | Technical Writing 5 | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 101 | |
- 1
Program Elective - these may vary and are specific to both the transfer university and engineering major.
- 2
Satisfies required Social Sciences
- 3
Satisfies required Arts and Letters
- 4
Satisfies required Science w/lab
- 5
Course offered every term, including Summer
Advising Notes
- Careful Advising is required to insure proper transfer. ENGR111 and consultation with Advisor should be used to develop the correct term-by-term planner.