Engineering, Mechanical/Civil Concentration, A.S.

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Program Director: Tricia Crossett · Phone: 410-386-8529 · Email: tcrossett@carrollcc.edu

The purpose of the Associate of Science program in Engineering with a concentration in Mechanical/Civil is to prepare students to continue their studies towards a baccalaureate degree in engineering. Students acquire a solid foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering while developing their ability to think critically and solve problems.

Degree Requirements

Recommended Course Sequence: (Total Credits: 60)

Fall

MATH 135 - Calculus of a Single Variable 1 (Fall, Spring and Summer)
ENGL 101 - College Writing 1 (Fall, Spring and Summer)
CHEM 105 - Principles of General Chemistry 1 (Fall, Spring & Summer Only) *
ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering (Fall Term Only)

Spring

PHYS 111 - Physics 1 for Scientists and Engineers (Spring and Fall terms)
MATH 136 - Calculus of a Single Variable 2 (offered Fall, Spring & Summer)
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education
ECON 102 - Principles of Macro Economics recommended
Arts and Humanities General Education
Diversity course required - Diversity

Fall

PHYS 212 - Physics 2 for Scientists and Engineers (offered Spring and Fall terms)
MATH 205 - Multivariable Calculus (Fall)
ENGR 102 - Statics (Fall Term Only)
Elective - Select a Concentration Elective course, below, if needed to reach 8 Concentration Elective credits.

Spring

ENGR 220 - Mechanics of Materials (Spring Term Only)
MATH 215 - Differential Equations (Spring Term Only)
Arts and Humanities General Education
Elective - Select a Concentration Elective course, below
Elective - Select a Concentration Elective course, below

Mechanical/Civil Engineering Concentration Elective

Select 8 credits:

CAD 101 - Intro to Computer-Aided Design/Drafting
CIS 132 - Principles of Programming (offered Fall and Spring)
DFAB 105 - SOLIDWORKS Introduction (Fall & Spring Only)
ENGR 221 - Dynamics (Spring Term Only)
MATH 210 - Linear Algebra (Spring)
PHYS 213 - Physics 3 for Scientists and Engineers

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Acquire a foundation of relevant mathematical, scientific, and fundamental engineering knowledge, including use of computer tools and applications.
Apply mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge to effectively engage in the engineering design process including identification of needs, development of practical solutions, analysis, and testing.
Understand the collaborative nature of engineering and be able to effectively engage in teamwork and group projects.
Understand and be able to apply the professional and ethical obligations of engineers and engineering solutions to employers and society.
Effectively communicate solutions to technical problems through oral and written technical presentations.

Student Notices

*If transferring to UMCP, CHEM 134 (offered winter term only) or CHEM 106 must be completed (prerequisite CHEM 105 ).

The following courses are required for this concentration; some courses fulfill General Education requirements: CHEM 105 , ENGR 102 , ENGR 220 , MATH 135 , MATH 136 , MATH 205 , MATH 215 , PHYS 212 and eight Concentration Elective credits (according to transfer institution preferences, select from CAD 101 , CIS 132 , ENGR 221 , MATH 210 , or PHYS 213 ).

Diversity requirement: select a Diversity-designated

Arts and Humanities General Education

General Education course.