Engineering Science AS
70.5 - 74.5 Total CreditsStrictly a transfer program, this prepares students for entry, as juniors into Bachelor degree programs including civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, aerospace, petroleum, industrial and nuclear engineering.
Goals & Outcomes
To prepare graduates to successfully transfer to a four-year institution in a related field of study.
- Graduates of the program will transfer will full junior lever status to a four-year institution in a related field of study.
- At the end of the first year of transfer, the GPA of graduates transferring will be similar to those of students who were initially enrolled at four-year institution.
- Graduates´ MVCC overall GPA maintained/improved at a SUNY transfer institution.
To prepare graduates to effectively use technology to collect, analyze and display data.
- Students will access transducers and computer hardware to collect data.
- Students will analyze and read the information from computer software packages.
- Students will interpret and discuss the said results
- Students will develop project proposals including cost analysis, drawing specifications, constructions, and presentations.
To prepare students to develop scientific documentation skill necessary for engineering programs.
- Students will maintain lab records hand-written and electronically.
- Students apply a qualitative and scientific approach to problem solving.
- Students demonstrate techniques for the creation, retrieval, and graphic analysis of scientific databases.
To prepare the student to work as part of a group to complete laboratory assignments and projects.
- Students will demonstrate their ability to function effectively within a group.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to interact with the members of the group in a give and take manner.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to respect diverse opinions within the group and effectively compromise to develop workable solutions.
To enable students to develop analytical problem solving skills.
- Students will develop theoretical hypotheses, collect experimental data, and reach logical conclusions as to why some discrepancies exist for a variety of problems from the sciences.
To prepare students to communicate effectively in the field of Engineering Science.
- In their lab, based computing and science classes¡¦ students will be part of a group and write laboratory reports.
- In their programming course students will write appropriately documented programs.
- Students will make oral presentations as required in engineering science courses.
To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.
- Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
- Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.
First Semester18.5 Credits
ED100 College Seminar 1 cr
This course develops the skills necessary to improve success in college. It covers general College procedures, time management and study skills, and specific student responsibilities. Collaborative projects are included. Corequisites: This course must be taken in the students first fifteen hours of study.
CH141 General Chemistry 1 4.5 cr
This course introduces to the field of chemistry for science and engineering students. Topics include dimensional analysis, stoichiometry, periodicity, atomic structure and bonding, the states of matter, solutions, and acid and base concepts. The laboratory exercises exemplify chemical principles and develop individual problem-solving abilities. The laboratory experience includes preparation of the laboratory report and notebook. Prerequisite: Three years of college preparatory mathematics and high school chemistry.
EN101 English 1: Composition 3 cr
This course focuses on self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive writing. Emphasis is placed on the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations. Prerequisites: The required developmental reading (DS050 Developmental Reading, DS051 Essential Reading & Study Skills, or DS080 Study Reading), or SL115 ESL4: Advanced Reading, and/or writing courses (EN099 Introduction to College English or SL116 ESL4: Advanced Composition) or permission of the instructor or designee.
ES161 Introduction to Engineering & Science 3 cr
This introductory course provides a look at engineering as well as an introduction to the computational and data analysis skills necessary for a scientific and/or engineering career. Topics include computer organization, structured engineering and scientific programming, scientific word processing, spreadsheet and graphical analysis, and presentation techniques. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
PY101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr
This course introduces the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis is on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social, and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral, and emotional experiences and training.
MA151 Calculus 1 4 cr
This is the first in a sequence of three courses in analytic geometry and calculus for students intending to transfer to programs requiring a thorough background in calculus. Topics include limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, and indefinite and definite integration. Applications are included. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA150 Precalculus.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Second Semester17 Credits
CH142 General Chemistry 2 4.5 cr
This is the first in a sequence of three courses in analytic geometry and calculus for students intending to transfer to programs requiring a thorough background in calculus. Topics include limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, and indefinite and definite integration. Applications are included. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA150 Precalculus.
ES175 Engineering Science Design 3 cr
This course covers project proposal writing, project costing, drawing preparation and project specification, group dynamics, and making a product. The course practicum may include assignment to a practicing engineer. Required for Engineering Science students after completing the equivalent of one full-time semester. Prerequisite: ES161 Introduction to Engineering & Science.
MA152 Calculus 2 4 cr
This is the second in a sequence of three courses in calculus for students intending to transfer to programs requiring a thorough background in calculus. Topics include the integration of trigonometric functions, the differentiation and integration of the logarithmic, exponential, and inverse trigonometric functions, further techniques in integration, L'Hopital's Rule, improper integrals, and infinite series. Applications are included. Prerequisite: MA151 Calculus 1.
PH261 Engineering Physics 1 4.5 cr
This is the first of three calculus-based Physics courses for mathematics, physics, and engineering students. It covers topics in translational motion, particle dynamics,work and energy,momentum and impulse, rotational kinematics, rigid body motion, gravitation, vibrational motion, fluid mechanics,wave motion, and acoustics. Prerequisites:MA151 Calculus 1.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Third Semester18 - 20 Credits
EN102 English 2: Ideas & Values in Literature 3 cr
This course encourages a deeper understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in imaginative literature and a full-length book of nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on the use and development of critical thinking and language skills. Library-oriented research is required. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1: Composition.
MA253 Calculus 3 4 cr
This is the third in a sequence of three courses in calculus for students intending to transfer to programs requiring a thorough background in calculus. Topics include polar and space coordinates, multiple integration, partial differentiation, and the algebra and calculus of vectors. Applications are included. Prerequisite: MA152 Calculus 2.
PH262 Engineering Physics 2 4.5 cr
This standard calculus-based Physics course in heat, electricity, and magnetism is for mathematics, physics, and engineering students. It covers topics in temperature and expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer, the laws of thermodynamics, Coulombs Law, the electric field, potential, capacitance,Ohms Law,DC circuits, the magnetic field, charged particle ballistics, induced EMF, inductance, and electromagnetic oscillations. Prerequisites:MA152 Calculus 2; PH261 Engineering Physics 1.
ES271 Engineering Statics 3 cr
This calculus-based course uses the vector approach to deal with the three-dimensional resolution of forces and moments on rigid bodies in equilibrium, centroids,moments of inertia, and virtual work. Prerequisites:MA152 Calculus 2, and PH261 Engineering Physics 1.
Choose one of the following:
ES291 Electrical Circuits 1 3 cr
This course presents a calculus-based introduction to linear circuit analysis.Topics include electrical laws, quantities, and DC and AC circuits.Analysis techniques include mesh and nodal approaches, Thevenin,Norton, superposition, and source transformation, as well as phasor analysis. Balanced three-phase and transformer circuits are presented, analysis techniques are discussed, and computer-based circuit simulation tools are introduced. Corequisites:MA253 Calculus 3, and PH262 Engineering Physics 2.
ES292 Electrical Circuits 2 3 cr
This course covers the complete response of first and second order electrical circuits using the classical solution of differential equations and the Laplace Transform methods. It analyzes circuits containing operational amplifiers.Diodes and their applications in rectifiers and waveshaping circuits are studied. Simple transistor biasing is learned. Prerequisites: ES291 Electrical Circuits 1 Corequisite:MA260 Differential Equations.
CH247 Organic Chemistry 1 5 cr
This course introduces organic chemistry for science and engineering students. It includes a systematic study of classes of carbon compounds. It stresses reaction mechanisms,methods of synthesis, structure, optical activity, chemical physical properties, and nomenclature. Topics included alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CH141 General Chemistry 1 and CH142 General Chemistry 2.
CH248 Organic Chemistry 2 5 cr
This course is a continuation of CH247 Organic Chemistry 1 in developing the topics of: spectroscopy, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids and their functional derivatives, aldehydes and ketones, carbanions, amines, and phenols. The laboratory exercises introduce multi-step synthesis and the analysis of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CH247 Organic Chemistry 1.
CT151 Surveying 1 4 cr
This course introduces surveying, and includes the topics in the care and use of surveying instruments, field note procedures, land surveying, topographic surveying, construction surveying, and mapping from field notes. Fieldwork includes the use of measurement equipment, levels, transits, theodolites, total stations, and Global Positioning System (GPS). Corequisite:MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1.
ES281 Thermodynamics 3 cr
This course addresses these topics: the zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic equilibrium, thermodynamic properties, cycles, and applications to physical and chemical systems. Prerequisites:MA253 Calculus 3, and PH262 Engineering Physics 2.
ES261 Mechanics of Materials 3 cr
This calculus-based course covers normal and shear stress,materials properties and testing, torsional stress, normal and shear strains, stress concentration, blending stress, point stress, columns, failure theories, combined stresses, beam deflection, and strain gauge application and techniques. Prerequisites: PH261 Engineering Physics 1 and ES271 Engineering Statics.
BI101 General Biology 1 4 cr
This is the first of a two-semester course dealing with the central concepts of biology. Topics include the chemical and cellular basis of life, energy transformations, plant structure related to function, and plant reproduction. Laboratory exercises mirror lecture topics. Prerequisite: One year of laboratory science in high school or Life Science Department Head permission.
BI102 General Biology 2 4 cr
This course is a continuation of BI101 General Biology 1. Topics include classical and molecular genetics, evolutionary processes, and speciation illustrated with trends observed in the simpler animal phyla. Laboratory exercises mirror lecture topics. Prerequisite: BI101 General Biology 1 or Life Science Department Head permission.
MA280 Linear Algebra 3 cr
This course begins with geometric concepts and transitions to more abstract reasoning. Topics include systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, bases, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and inner products. Prerequisite: MA152 Calculus 2. (Spring Semester only)
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Fourth Semester17 - 19 Credits
MA260 Differential Equations 3 cr
This course introduces the concepts and theory of ordinary differential equations. Topics include existence and uniqueness of solutions, and separable, homogenous, exact, and linear differential equations. Methods involving integrating factors, undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, power series, numerical approximation, and systems of differential equations using differential operators are covered. Applications are drawn from geometry, chemistry, biology, and physics. Prerequisite: MA152 Calculus 2. (Spring Semester only)
PH263 Engineering Physics 3 4.5 cr
This standard calculus-based physics course in optics and modern Physics is for physics and engineering students. It covers topics in electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, physical optics, relativity quantum physics, atomic physics,wave mechanics, solid state physics, and nuclear physics. Prerequisites:MA253 Calculus 3; PH262 Engineering Physics 2.
BM101 Survey of Economics 3 cr
This course introduces economic theory and its relevance to daily life in a market economy. Topics include scarcity, supply and demand, choice, economic growth, taxation, and the role of government in the economy. Attention is given to current economic issues and their impact upon everyday life.
ES272 Engineering Dynamics 3 cr
This calculus-based course uses the vector approach to deal with kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MA253 Calculus 3, and ES271 Engineering Statics.
Choose one of the follwing:
ES291 Electrical Circuits 1 3 cr
This course presents a calculus-based introduction to linear circuit analysis.Topics include electrical laws, quantities, and DC and AC circuits.Analysis techniques include mesh and nodal approaches, Thevenin,Norton, superposition, and source transformation, as well as phasor analysis. Balanced three-phase and transformer circuits are presented, analysis techniques are discussed, and computer-based circuit simulation tools are introduced. Corequisites:MA253 Calculus 3, and PH262 Engineering Physics 2.
ES292 Electrical Circuits 2 3 cr
This course covers the complete response of first and second order electrical circuits using the classical solution of differential equations and the Laplace Transform methods. It analyzes circuits containing operational amplifiers.Diodes and their applications in rectifiers and waveshaping circuits are studied. Simple transistor biasing is learned. Prerequisites: ES291 Electrical Circuits 1 Corequisite:MA260 Differential Equations.
CH247 Organic Chemistry 1 5 cr
This course introduces organic chemistry for science and engineering students. It includes a systematic study of classes of carbon compounds. It stresses reaction mechanisms,methods of synthesis, structure, optical activity, chemical physical properties, and nomenclature. Topics included alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CH141 General Chemistry 1 and CH142 General Chemistry 2.
CH248 Organic Chemistry 2 5 cr
This course is a continuation of CH247 Organic Chemistry 1 in developing the topics of: spectroscopy, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids and their functional derivatives, aldehydes and ketones, carbanions, amines, and phenols. The laboratory exercises introduce multi-step synthesis and the analysis of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CH247 Organic Chemistry 1.
CT151 Surveying 1 4 cr
This course introduces surveying, and includes the topics in the care and use of surveying instruments, field note procedures, land surveying, topographic surveying, construction surveying, and mapping from field notes. Fieldwork includes the use of measurement equipment, levels, transits, theodolites, total stations, and Global Positioning System (GPS). Corequisite:MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1.
ES281 Thermodynamics 3 cr
This course addresses these topics: the zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic equilibrium, thermodynamic properties, cycles, and applications to physical and chemical systems. Prerequisites:MA253 Calculus 3, and PH262 Engineering Physics 2.
ES261 Mechanics of Materials 3 cr
This calculus-based course covers normal and shear stress,materials properties and testing, torsional stress, normal and shear strains, stress concentration, blending stress, point stress, columns, failure theories, combined stresses, beam deflection, and strain gauge application and techniques. Prerequisites: PH261 Engineering Physics 1 and ES271 Engineering Statics.
BI101 General Biology 1 4 cr
This is the first of a two-semester course dealing with the central concepts of biology. Topics include the chemical and cellular basis of life, energy transformations, plant structure related to function, and plant reproduction. Laboratory exercises mirror lecture topics. Prerequisite: One year of laboratory science in high school or Life Science Department Head permission.
BI102 General Biology 2 4 cr
This course is a continuation of BI101 General Biology 1. Topics include classical and molecular genetics, evolutionary processes, and speciation illustrated with trends observed in the simpler animal phyla. Laboratory exercises mirror lecture topics. Prerequisite: BI101 General Biology 1 or Life Science Department Head permission.
MA280 Linear Algebra 3 cr
This course begins with geometric concepts and transitions to more abstract reasoning. Topics include systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, bases, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and inner products. Prerequisite: MA152 Calculus 2. (Spring Semester only)
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Prerequisite
- High School Math Courses 1,2,3 and one year of a laboratory science are required.
- Chemistry and Physics are recommended.
- We will accept you at your current level of readiness and provide opportunities for you to be successful at the college.
