Pre-Engineering, AS

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The Pre‑Engineering program is designed to provide students with the basic competencies, knowledge, and skills requisite to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Engineering.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

It is required that the composition/communication course in Group I be started within the first fifteen (15) credit hours of the degree

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Suggested sequence*:

Credit Hours Required: 60

Semester 1

ENGR 1000 - Introduction to Engineering Credit Hours: 3.00 (Exploratory Course ) (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
CHEM 1170 - General Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 4.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group IV) (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
MATH 1760 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus 1 Credit Hours: 4.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group III) (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
GEN ED - Group I (AS) Credit Hours: Variable (Recommended Course ENGL 1181 (previously ENGL-1180) )
GEN ED - Group II (AS) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 2

PHYS 1180 - College Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group IV) (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
MATH 1770 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus 2 Credit Hours: 4.00
GEN ED - Group I (AS) Credit Hours: Variable (Recommended Course ENGL 1190)
GEN ED - Group II (AS) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 3

PHYS 2220 - Analytical Physics 1 Credit Hours: 5.00
MATH 2000 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3.00
MATH 2760 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus 3 Credit Hours: 4.00
ECON 1160 - Principles of Economics 1 Credit Hours: 3.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group V)

Semester 4

MATH 2770 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 4.00
PHYS 2230 - Analytical Physics 2 Credit Hours: 5.00
GEN ED - Group V (AS) Credit Hours: Variable

*Course sequence may be modified to meet your needs

Pre-Engineering - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Program Notes/Certificate Descriptions
Associate of Science	Pre-Engineering	60

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Associate Dean	Randall Young	586.445.7354	aands.south@macomb.edu	South Campus
Associate Dean	Randall Young	586.286.2282	aands.center@macomb.edu	Center Campus

Program Description:

The Pre‑Engineering program is designed to provide students with the basic competencies, knowledge, and skills required to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Engineering.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Develop quantitative and scientific reasoning skills.

2. Develop a competency in critical and analytical thinking.

3. Develop college level oral and written communication skills.

4. Acquire a basic competency in the use of computer technology to problem solve.

5. Develop an awareness and understanding of the various engineering principles.

Career Opportunities:

Pre‑Engineering

Transfer Pathways:

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Macomb Community College is a great place to start if your goal is to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Whether you are already considering a specific transfer destination/program or have not yet decided on a major, Macomb’s Office of Articulation and Transfer provides you with and helps you explore a variety of transfer options.

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