Pre-Engineering Certificate

Philosophy:

The Pre-Engineering Certificate is designed to prepare students for the evolving field of engineering and construction. The program is a one-year certification program in pre-engineering. The College believes that engineers of the future will continue to rely on fundamental engineering science and contemporary computational tools to guide their choices. This program of study emphasizes rigor in engineering science, design and application. The program will prepare students for professional practice in the engineering industry.

Expected Learner Outcomes:

Students will:

  1. use computer aided drafting software.
  2. perform survey work including layout, topographical leveling, differential leveling and transfer of elevations from one benchmark location to another.
  3. solve problems which require pre-calculus and calculus for solution.
  4. apply fundamental physics laws and concepts.

Course Requirements:

General Education

CAPP 120INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

3

WRIT 101COLLEGE WRITING I

3

COMX 101COMMUNICATION & HUMAN RELATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

3

M 121COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3

NASX 100CREE LANGUAGE I

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Professional Core

PHSX 121FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS I WITH LAB

4

PHSX 122FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS II WITH LAB

4

CSCI 150INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD

3

ENGI 120SURVEYING I

3

M 151PRECALCULUS

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Total Credit Hours: 32

For students who wish to transfer to a four-year program, it is recommended to complete M 170: Calculus I (5 credits) in addition to the required courses.

Student Ed Plan

One Year Certificate Pre-Engineering

Fall – Year 1

M 121COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3

WRIT 101COLLEGE WRITING I

3

PHSX 121FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS I WITH LAB

4

CAPP 120INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

3

COMX 101COMMUNICATION & HUMAN RELATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring – Year 1

NASX Elective

3

CSCI 150INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD

3

ENGI 120SURVEYING I

3

PHSX 122FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS II WITH LAB

4

M 151PRECALCULUS

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 32