MAJORS:
Engineering AS - Biomedical Major (Transfer) (831-05)
Engineering AS - Chemical Major (Transfer) (831-06)
Engineering AS - Civil Major (Transfer) (831-07)
Engineering AS - Electrical/Computer Major (Transfer) (831-08)
Engineering AS - Mechanical/Aerospace Major (Transfer) (831-09)
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PURPOSE: The demand for technically trained people is increasing rapidly in Virginia as well as throughout the world. The engineer is an important member of the technical team, which includes the scientist, technician, and skilled craftsman. Opportunities are unlimited for men and women in the field of engineering. Science is so diversified that one may enter almost any specialization and find employment. The preparation for the engineering profession is based on a rigorous program, especially in mathematics and science.
The Associate of Science degree in Engineering is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in one of the following engineering fields: aerospace, agriculture, architecture, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, materials, mechanical, mining, nuclear, or ocean.
The Biomedical Engineering major is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering.
The Chemical Engineering major is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
The Civil Engineering major is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in civil engineering.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering major is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in electrical or computer engineering.
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering major is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in mechanical, aerospace, ocean, or mining engineering.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Understand and apply knowledge of the engineering profession, professionalism, and ethics.
- Understand and apply problem solving through basic programming.
- Understand and apply basic engineering methods (i.e., problem presentation, engineering calculations, digital computer applications, word processing, spreadsheets, and elementary numerical methods).
- Understand and apply engineering problem solving techniques (ie., defining problems, systems, and assumptions, and performing systematic solutions using science and mathematics).
- Understand and perform economic analysis of engineering solutions.
PROGRAM NOTES: Applicants shall have met with their advisor to establish a planned 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).
Please review Reynolds policy 2-17 regarding course placement. This program requires a steady progression through at least four high-level mathematics courses, generally taken at a rate of one per semester. MTH 263 - Calculus I and MTH 264 - Calculus II are pre- or co-requisites for several engineering courses. Applicants who place into developmental mathematics will face additional mathematics courses, which do not count toward degree progress, before even qualifying for MTH 263.
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). The specific UCGS courses or elective options are identified in the program roadmap below.
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing EGR 121 - Foundations of Engineering .
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