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Associate in Science Degree – Engineering Option

Overview

An engineering student works on a model bridge project.

The Associate in Science with Engineering Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

  • General Education Courses
  • Major Courses
  • Engineering Option

Student Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:

  1. Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  2. Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  3. Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VIII.)
  4. Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue an Associate in Science Degree – Engineering Option?

The Associate in Science degree in engineering starts students on the road to a variety of engineering careers. The degree will allow a student to work in such careers as an engineering technician, or it is a good starting point for students who wish to complete two years and then transfer to a Bachelor of Science in engineering program.

Possible Career Paths

  • Engineering Technician
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Computer Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Geologic Engineer

Requirements

General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours:39-43

Core Curriculum


In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120, and COMM 110.
CHEM 121General Chemistry I

4
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 122General Chemistry II

4
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Lab II

1
Total Credit Hours:10
One of the above courses fulfills the General Education Natural Science Requirement.

Engineering Option Requirements

MATH 165Calculus I

4
MATH 166Calculus II

4
PHYS 251University Physics I

4
PHYS 251LUniversity Physics I Lab

1
Total Credit Hours:13

Choose two lab/lecture combinations, CSCI, or MATH courses from the following (8-10 credits)*

BIOL 150General Biology I

3
BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab

1
BIOL 151General Biology II

3
BIOL 151LGeneral Biology II Lab

1
CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I

4
CHEM 341LOrganic Chemistry Lab I

1
CSCI 160Computer Science I

4
CSCI 161Computer Science II

4
GEOL 105Physical Geology

3
GEOL 105LPhysical Geology Lab

1
MATH 265Calculus III

4
MATH 266Introduction to Differential Equations

4
MATH 327Linear Algebra

3
PHYS 252University Physics II

4
PHYS 252LUniversity Physics II Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:65-71

Semester Sequence

First Semester

CHEM 121General Chemistry I

4
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Lab I

1
ENGL 110College Composition I

3
MATH 165Calculus I

4
UNIV 100Freshman Seminar

1
General Education General Education

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

CHEM 122General Chemistry II

4
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Lab II

1
MATH 166Calculus II

4
PHYS 251University Physics I

4
PHYS 251LUniversity Physics I Lab

1
 
Engineering Electives Engineering Electives
Or
General Education General Education

3
Total Credit Hours:17-18

PHYS 251/PHYS 251L is offered Spring, Even Years.

Third Semester

Engineering Electives Engineering Electives
Total Credit Hours:16-18

Fourth Semester

Engineering Electives Engineering Electives
Total Credit Hours:14-17

Engineering electives:

  • BIOL 151/BIOL 151L -  General Biology II and Laboratory (4 credits)
  • BIOL 150/BIOL 150L - General Biology I/Lab (4 credits)
  • CHEM 341/CHEM 341L - Organic Chemistry I and Laboratory (5 credits)]
  • CHEM 342/CHEM 342L -  Organic Chemistry and Laboratory (4 credits)
  • CSCI 160 - Computer Science I (4 credits)
  • CSCI 161 - Computer Science II (4 credits)
  • GEOL 105/GEOL 105L - Physical Geology and Laboratory (4 credits)
  • MATH 265 - Calculus III (4 credits)

  • MATH 327 - Linear Algebra (3 credits)

  • PHYS 252/PHYS 252L - Physical Geology and Laboratory (5 credits)