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6/6/2024 4:20:08 PM
Pre-Engineering, Associate in Science
Total Program Credits: 61-63
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.
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.
- Develop ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate engineering learning strategies.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
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 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 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 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 5 |
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| PHY 106 # ◊ General Physics (Mechanics) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
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. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
TAKE PROGRAM ELECTIVE ONLY IF MAT 133◊ HAS ALREADY BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. (MAT 133◊ can be taken as a prerequisite or concurrently with PHY 106◊).
| MAT 235 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry III | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 5 |
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| PHY 107 ◊ # General Physics (Electricity & Magnetism) | Core Course | 5 |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
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Note: TAKE PROGRAM ELECTIVE ONLY IF MAT 235◊ HAS ALREADY BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. (MAT 235◊ can be taken as a prerequisite or concurrently with PHY 107◊).
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 6-8 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 13-15 |
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.
| CIS 121 ◊ Introduction to Programming | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 255 ◊ # C++ Programming | Core Course | 3 |
| EGR 152 Engineering Statics | Program Elective | 3 |
| EGR 195 Programming for Engineering | Program Elective | 3 |
| EGR 207 Thermodynamics | Program Elective | 3 |
| EGR 211 Engineering Dynamics | Program Elective | 3 |
| EGR 221 Mechanics of Materials | Program Elective | 3 |
| EGR 260 Electrical Circuit Analysis | Program Elective | 4 |
| EGR 265 Digital Logic Design | Program Elective | 4 |
| ENT 110 ◊ Engineering Design Graphics/CAD | Core Course | 4 |
| MAT 341 ◊ # Differential Equations | Core Course | 3 |
| PHY 108 # ◊ General Physics (Thermodynamics, Waves, Optics, Relativity & Quantum Mechanics) | Core Course | 5 |
(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/
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
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |