Engineering, A.S.
Associate in Science Degree – 62 Credit Hours
Curriculum Code 1330
The engineer is concerned with the application of scientific principles to practical problems. There is a wide variety of specialties, but not all types are offered at all baccalaureate schools. A typical four-year curriculum provides a background of chemistry, mathematics and physics during the first two years, with the specialty courses occurring primarily in the last two years. These course recommendations are intended for students who are undecided about a transfer school. Students who have selected a transfer school should consult the catalog of that school and an academic advisor for requirements appropriate to the first two years of study. College catalogs and transfer guides for many four-year colleges are available in the Academic Advising Center.
Required General Education Core Curriculum—40 credit hours as follows:
Communication—9 credit hours
Mathematics—5 credit hours
| MTH-150 | Calculus I/Analytic Geometry | 5 |
Physical and Life Sciences—8 credit hours
| CHM-131 | Chemistry (University Oriented) I | 4 |
Choose four credit hours from
Each of the Physical and Life Science courses shown above has a one-hour laboratory component included within the course structure and contact hours, with the exception of PHY-106/ PHY-107 and PHY-110/ PHY-111.
Humanities and Fine Arts—9 credit hours
Choose three credit hours from
Choose three credit hours from
Choose an additional three credit hours from any of the courses above.
If two courses are selected in one discipline, a two-semester sequence is recommended.
Foreign Language Requirement: Some universities have a foreign language requirement. Generally, four years of a single foreign language in high school or four semesters of language in college will fulfill this requirement. It is recommended that students complete the entire foreign language sequence at one institution.
Social and Behavioral Sciences—9 credit hours
| ECO-101 | Principles of Macro-Economics | 3 |
| ECO-102 | Principles of Micro-Economics | 3 |
Select three additional credit hours from
Additional Degree Requirement—5 credit hours
| MTH-151 | Calculus II/Analytic Geometry | 5 |
Area of Concentration/Major Field—15 credit hours
Electives—2 credit hours
This program does not require any further electives; however, the following additional courses are recommended for each engineering specialty area. Students should complete entire course sequences at the same school. Students should consult the intended transfer school and an academic advisor.
Aeronautical, Civil, General, Industrial, Manufacturing, and Mechanical
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
| CSC-140 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC-240 | Advanced Computer Science | 3 |
Electrical Engineering
| CSC-140 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
The program(s) of study listed above is a model for students who are undecided about a transfer institution and uncertain about specific course requirements. This model transfer major is structured as a recommendation from the Illinois Community College Board for the Illinois Articulation Initiative Baccalaureate Major (I.A.I. Major).
Students who already know their intended transfer institution should refer to that school’s catalog. In any case, students are strongly encouraged to work with a Moraine Valley academic advisor for specific course selection advice and transfer planning support.