Associate of Science in Engineering Science

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Program Description

Engineering is a growing profession integrating science and mathematics with design and laboratory studies. It is and will be the profession upon which the United States depends on its growth and ability to compete in world markets. Our Engineering Science program parallels the first two years of the four-year engineering curriculum of most engineering schools throughout the country. The program not only leads to an Associate in Science degree but also to transfer to a host of engineering schools.

To prepare to become accomplished engineers, students combine studies of the fundamental concepts of calculus, chemistry, physics, electricity, energy, engineering mechanics, and computer science with the development of writing and reading skills and studies in the social sciences and the humanities. Upon transfer as juniors to four-year engineering institutions, our engineering graduates are not only well versed in math and the sciences but also can read and write well and are sensitive to the needs of the world in which they live.

For those who work while attending Westchester Community College, the Engineering Science program is offered both day and evening.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of mathematics through differential equations.
2. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the basic laws of calculus-based physics.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering methodology used in solving problems.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements - 43 Credits

Students are required to fulfill a certain number of credits within the specific categories shown below. Where specific courses are not listed within these categories, courses must be selected from the list of SUNY General Education Courses.

Basic Communication (3 credits)

• ENG 101 - Writing and Research

Humanities (3 credits)

• ENG 102 - Writing and Literature

Mathematics (16 credits)

• MATH 181 - Calculus 1
• MATH 191 - Calculus 2
• MATH 230 - Calculus 3
• MATH 240 - Differential Equations

Natural Sciences (15 credits)

• CHEM 107 - Inorganic Chemistry 1 (and Lab)
• PHYSC 121 - Engineering Physics 1 (and Lab)
• PHYSC 122 - Engineering Physics 2 (and Lab)

Social Sciences (3 credits)

• Social Sciences

American History, The Arts, Foreign Language, Other World Civilizations, Western Civilization (3 credits)

Select a course from ONE of the following categories:

• American History
• The Arts
• Foreign Language
• Other World Civilizations
• Western Civilization

Degree Requirements - Minimum of 22 Credits

• COMSC 101 - Computer Programming 1
• MECH 109 - Intro to Engineering
• MECH 126 - Statics
• Select ONE of the following FOUR paths to complete the remaining degree requirements:

Engineering Science (No Concentration)

Select 12 credits from the following course options:

• CIVIL 214 - Surveying 1
• CIVIL 221 - Strength of Materials
• COMSC 110 - Computer Programming 2
• COMSC 201 - Data Structures
• ELEC 128 - Electrical Circuits
• ELEC 129 - Digital Logic
• ELEC 223 - Digital Logic and Switching Circuits
• ELEC 227 - Electrical System Analysis
• ELEC 255 - Circuits for Engineers
• MECH 127 - Introduction to Thermodynamics
• MECH 227 - Dynamics

Civil Engineering Concentration

• CIVIL 214 - Surveying 1
• CIVIL 221 - Strength of Materials
• MECH 227 - Dynamics

and select ONE of the following courses:

• BIOL 101 - Principles of Biological Science (and Lab)
• CHEM 111 - Inorganic Chemistry 2 (and Lab)
• PHYSC 143 - Earth Science (and Lab)

Electrical Engineering Concentration

• ELEC 223 - Digital Logic and Switching Circuits
• ELEC 227 - Electrical System Analysis
• ELEC 255 - Circuits for Engineers
• MATH 215 - Linear Algebra

Mechanical Engineering Concentration

• CIVIL 221 - Strength of Materials
• ELEC 255 - Circuits for Engineers
• MECH 127 - Introduction to Thermodynamics
• MECH 227 - Dynamics

Minimum Total Credits - 65