Pre-Engineering
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Associate in Science Degree with a Concentration in
Pre-Engineering (512)
Students interested in Pre-Engineering should decide on an engineering specialty and preferred transfer institution as early as possible since course requirements vary by specialty and by institution. Students should immediately begin working with an SVCC academic advisor and an advisor at the transfer school. Engineering programs are highly structured to meet the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (A.B.E.T.) standards required for registration as a professional engineer. A grade of "C" or better may be required for physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering science courses to transfer. A similar policy may exist for general educatin courses.
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Minimum Total Credit Hours - 70 Hours
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester - 16 Hours
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| Humanities | 3 Hours | |
| CHE105 | General Chemistry I | 5 Hours |
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This course involves the study of matter measurements the periodic table of the elements atomic structure basic concepts of quantum theory bonding stoichiometry of compounds and reactions solution chemistry introduction to acids and bases thermochemistry the gaseous state and basic concepts of the liquid and solid states. This class is for chemistry engineering premedical and science majors. Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or CHE 103 or CHE 102.
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| ENG101 | Composition I | 3 Hours |
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This course 1 develops awareness of the writing process 2 provides inventional organizational and editorial strategies 3 stresses the variety of uses for writing and 4 emphasizes critical skills in reading thinking and writing. ELA Placement: |
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| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 Hour |
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The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills goal setting academic planning time and money management and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. ELA Placement: |
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| MAT203 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 4 Hours |
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The elementary concepts of differential and integral calculus are introduced and applications are discussed. These include limits continuity the derivative rules of differentiation the indefinite and definite integral. Trigonometric functions are dealt with. Some applications are related rates graphing extreme value problems and Newtons method for finding roots of equations. ELA Placement: |
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Second Semester - 18 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
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| Personal Health & Development | 3 Hours | |
| * CIS207 | C++ Programming | 3 Hours |
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This course teaches structured computer programming in the C language. It emphasizes structured design and procedural and data abstraction. It covers the fundamental control structures and data types in C. Prerequisite: MAT 081 or MAT 090 with a grade of C or better, OR two years of high school algebra
with grades of C or better, OR appropriate placement score; AND CIS 150 or consent
of instructor.
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| ENG103 | Composition II | 3 Hours |
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An advanced course in essay writing with emphasis on formal research ENG 103 serves to develop a proficiency in the collection and selection of data as applied to the completion of a formal research paper. In addition students receive instruction in logic and reasoning including the fundamentals of argumentative and persuasive writing. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in ENG 101 or its equivalent or consent of instructor.
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| MAT204 | Calc & Analytic Geometry II | 4 Hours |
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The methods of differentiation and integration are extended and power series are introduced. The new methods deal with logarithms exponential hyperbolic and inverse trigonometric functions. Some applications are area between two curves volumes of revolution arc length and work. The techniques of integration by parts partial fractions trigonometric substitution and numerical integration are covered. Power series and the Taylor series function representation are introduced. Prerequisite: MAT 203 with a grade of C or higher.
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| ** PHY211 | Engineering Physics I | 5 Hours |
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An examination of the basic principles of mechanics with special emphasis on conceptual and mathematical problem-solving. Topics include linear kinematics Newtons Laws rotational motion equilibrium harmonic motion and waves. Prerequisite: High school physics or PHY 201 and MAT 203.
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Third Semester - 18 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
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| PHY221 | Mechanics I (Statics) | 3 Hours |
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A vector algebra approach to understanding the principles of and problem-solving techniques of both particle and rigid body systems and three dimensions. Topics include rigid body equilibrium and equivalent systems of force centroids analysis of structures and friction. Prerequisite: PHY 211 and MAT 204 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 204.
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| ECO212 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 Hours |
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Introduction to price theories the behavior of the firm under varying market conditions and the behavior of the consumer. ELA Placement: |
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| ECO211 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 Hours |
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A survey of macro-economic theory with emphasis on resource allocation in a mixed-enterprise economy. Concentration is on the operation of the market mechanism the role of government and labor international trade national income determination and accounting money and banking monetary and fiscal policy and macroeconomic fluctuations. ELA Placement: |
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| MAT205 | Calc & Analytic Geometry III | 4 Hours |
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The elementary ideas concerning conic sections polar curves and vector-valued and multivariate functions are covered. These topics include area arc length and tangents for polar curves. In addition vectors vector derivatives curvature and motion in two and three space are studied. The multivariate concepts of differentiability partial differentiation gradient vectors LaGrange multipliers finding relative extreme values and multiple integration are studied. The course also includes material on vector fields line integrals independence of path Greens Theorem surface integrals the Divergence Theorem and Stokess Theorem. Prerequisite: MAT 204 with a grade of C or higher.
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| PHY212 | Engineering Physics II | 5 Hours |
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An examination of the basic principles of electricity and magnetism with selected topics in electric and magnetic fields potentials network theory dielectric and magnetic properties of matter capacitance inductance dc and ac circuits Maxwells equations and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: PHY 211 and MAT 204 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 204.
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| COM131 | Intro to Oral Communication | 3 Hours |
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The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The course 1 develops awareness of the communication process 2 provides inventional organizational and expressive strategies 3 promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts and 4 emphasizes critical skills in listening reading thinking and speaking. ELA Placement: |
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Fourth Semester - 18 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
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| Fine Arts | 3 Hours | |
| Social / Behavioral Science | 3 Hours | |
| BIO104 | Introductory Biology | 3 Hours |
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An introduction to fundamental principles of biology including nature of science basic chemistry the organization structure and function of organisms cell division reproduction genetics evolution and ecology. The course is designed for the student with minimal science background. This course will satisfy science requirements for A.A. A.S. transfer and A.A.S. degree students. For non-science majors. Credit will not be awarded for both BIO 104 and BIO 103. ELA Placement: |
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| BIO140 | Environmental Biology | 3 Hours |
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This course concentrates on critical thinking needed to evaluate contemporary environmental issues with the goal of helping students make informed decisions. Basic biology chemistry geology and ecological concepts including biogeochemical cycles population growth biodiversity and evolution will be tied to environmental topics such as human overpopulation climate change pollution natural resource use and alternate energy sources. ELA Placement: |
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| EGR103 | Engineering Graphics | 3 Hours |
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This course is an introduction to engineering design and graphics including design problems sketching dimensioning tolerancing multi-view orthographic representations auxiliary views section views and working drawings. Students are required to use CAD in this course. Sketching and CAD techniques are integrated into the design process. This course is taught as a design studio class which means that most of the time you will be working with other students in the classroom rather than listening to lectures. This course is also a project-based course with several case studies and one large project. Students will work in design teams to analyze case studies and to design prototype and document a product. ELA Placement: |
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| MAT211 | Differential Equations | 3 Hours |
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This course is an introduction to methods of solving differential equations as well as applications of differential equations to physical problems. The methods for solving first-order differential equations include numerical techniques separation of variables substitution methods exact equation techniques and identification of integrating factors. Also some types of higher order equations will be explored including application problems. Linear independence and the Wronskian of higher order equations will be covered. Methods for solving second-order homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations include the methods of undetermined coefficients reduction of order and variation of parameters. Solving initial value problems using LaPlace transforms. At least one of the following topics will be covered in depth power series methods partial differential equations and Fourier series systems of linear differential equations further numerical methods and non-cursory treatment of other advanced topics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT 204, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
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| PHY222 | Mechanics II (Dynamics) | 3 Hours |
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A course which begins with a study of particle motion and extends into rigid body motion. The kinematics of motion is explored and dynamic kinetic and impulsemomentum concepts are used to solve the equations of motion. Prerequisite: PHY 221 and MAT 205 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 205.
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Footnotes
* Students with no programming experience should take CIS 150 during the first semester as it is a prerequisite for CIS 207.
**Students who have not completed high school physics should take PHY 201 during the first semester as it is a prerequisite for PHY 211.