Engineering AS

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PURPOSE

The Associate of Science (AS) in Engineering is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in engineering. The program provides a rigorous foundation in calculus-based mathematics, chemistry, physics, engineering design, and analytical problem-solving consistent with the Transfer Virginia Common Curriculum for engineering.

Engineering is a profession grounded in applied mathematics and science. This program prepares students for upper-division coursework in a wide range of engineering disciplines while emphasizing critical thinking, technical communication, ethical responsibility, and quantitative reasoning.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor early and regularly to ensure course selections align with the requirements of their intended transfer institution.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

General college curricular admission

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates of the Engineering AS program will:

Apply calculus-based mathematics and scientific principles to analyze engineering problems.
Use engineering design processes to define problems, develop solutions, and evaluate outcomes.
Apply basic programming and computational tools to solve engineering problems.
Perform engineering calculations using appropriate digital tools and numerical methods.
Analyze engineering systems using principles of statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, circuits, or related engineering disciplines.
Demonstrate understanding of professional responsibility, ethics, and the role of engineers in society.

PROGRAM NOTES

Applicants shall have met with their advisor to establish an advising pathway and map their course of study prior to being allowed to register for courses.

Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or their equivalent, at a minimum, is strongly recommended: four units of English, one unit of laboratory science (preferably physical science), one unit of social studies, and four units of mathematics (two units of algebra, one unit of plane geometry, one unit of advanced mathematics or trigonometry and solid geometry).

Because this program requires continuous enrollment in sequential mathematics and science coursework, students are strongly encouraged to begin in Calculus I (MTH 263) in their first semester. Students who place into developmental mathematics will be placed in Associates of Science until math requirements are met.

This program includes the courses usually required in the first two years of a baccalaureate engineering curriculum. Students should consult with their engineering advisor at the earliest possible date to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the engineering program at the college or university to which transfer is planned.

This degree satisfies the requirements for the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS).

► Review Reynolds Policy 2-17 regarding course placement

► Review UCGS Approved Transfer Electives

COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing EGR 121 .

Advising Pathways

The Engineering AS includes advising pathways aligned with common bachelor’s degree disciplines. While the foundational curriculum is similar across pathways, upper-level course expectations at the transfer institution may differ.

Students should work closely with an advisor to select electives and engineering courses aligned with their intended discipline.

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