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

Associate of Science, Engineering, Mechanical/Civil Concentration, Degree
Recommended Course Sequence: 60 Credits Required

Fall

MATH 135 - Calculus of a Single Variable 1 (Fall, Spring & Summer Only)
ENGL 101 - College Writing (Fall, Spring & Summer Only)
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 Only)
MATH 136 - Calculus of a Single Variable 2 (Fall, Spring & Summer Only)
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 (Fall Only)
MATH 205 - Multivariable Calculus (Fall Term Only)
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:

CHEM 134 - Adv. General Chemistry for Engineering (Winter Term Only)
CIS 132 - Principles of Programming (Fall & Spring Only)
DFAB 105 - SOLIDWORKS Introduction (Fall & Spring Only)
ENGR 221 - Dynamics (Spring Term Only)
MATH 210 - Linear Algebra (Spring Term Only)
PHYS 213 - Physics 3 for Scientists and Engineers (Spring Term Only)

Program Goals

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

Demonstrate relevant foundational knowledge in mathematics, science, and engineering, including the use of computer tools.
Use foundatinal knowledge to engage in engineering problem solving.
Collaborate with others on a team to complete projects and assignments.
Explain the professional and ethical obligations of engineers to employers and society.
Use concepts from engineering mechanics to analyze structures and their components.

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 , CHEM 134 , CIS 132 , DFAB 105 , ENGR 221 , MATH 210 , or PHYS 213 ).

Diversity requirement: select a diversity-designated Arts and Humanities General Education course.

An Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 9 credits of 200-level courses.