Pre-Engineering, Associate in Science
Total Program Credits: 60
Engineers use analytical and technical tools to provide creative yet economic solutions to problems. Degreed engineers have been consistently in demand, commanding the highest starting salaries among college graduates.
Students should note that four-year colleges and universities vary in specific course and transfer requirements. Therefore, it is important that in selecting Triton courses, students should consult a Triton counselor, as well as the catalog and/or admissions advisor at the senior institution to which transfer is intended.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Pre-Engineering) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
• develop ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
• develop ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs;
• communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• function effectively on a team, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
• develop and conduct appropriate laboratory experiment,
• analyze and interpret data gathered from laboratory experiment, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions; and
• develop ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate engineering learning strategies.
(Fall 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| MAT 131 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| General education/Social and Behavioral Science | | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| MAT 133 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| General education/Humanities | | 3 |
| General education/Life Science | | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| CIS 121 ◊ # Introduction to Programming | Core Course | 3 |
| MAT 235 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry III | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
| PHY 106 ◊ # General Physics (Mechanics) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
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| MAT 341 ◊ # Differential Equations | Core Course | 3 |
| PHY 107 ◊ # General Physics (Electricity, Magnetism, and Thermodynamics) | Core Course | 4 |
| General education/Fine Arts | | 3 |
| General education/Social and Behavioral Science | | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential. |
GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.
| PHY 108 ◊ # General Physics (Waves, Optics, Relativity & Quantum Mechanics) | Core Course | 4 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential. |
(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer school. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/?sc_itemid=%7B14C9AD6A-03EF-4283-8166-37F825DA60CD%7D&sc_mode=preview&sc_lang=en
Foreign Language encouraged if transferring to a four-year institution.
Note: All program required courses require an earned grade of ‘C’ or higher, in order to pass onto the next course in the program sequence.
This is a generic outline of courses for this program of study. Requirements may vary based on undergraduate major and/or chosen transfer school. Students generally choose a major with a strong science foundation. Meet with the curriculum counselor for specific transfer school recommendations.
Chairperson: Sheldon Turner, Ext. 3008; email: sheldonturner@triton.edu