Pre-Engineering

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Associate in Science

Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree

Pre-Engineering

Dean:  Dr. Hasan Naima
Academic Advisor:  Wayne Martin

Curriculum Pathway Leading to an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences for Students Seeking a Transfer Degree to a 4-Year Institution:

This program is designed for students who want to complete requirements for a degree in a university engineering program. Students must observe math prerequisites. Those who enter without Algebra or Trigonometry must take these courses before advanced work is permitted. Normally, the beginning course in mathematics in the engineering curriculum is Calculus and Analytic Geometry MATH 122. Beginning engineering students should have satisfactorily completed at least two years of Algebra and Trigonometry in high school. College Algebra and Trigonometry may not be counted toward an engineering degree by any of the Kansas engineering colleges. The program listing below assumes the proper mathematics background.

Note:  Students should seek advisement from a counselor/advisor about how requirements vary in the different fields of engineering.

General Education Requirements

College Requirement
- All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)

Course Number Course Title Hours
Basic Skill Requirements
ENGL 101 Composition I 3
ENGL 102 Composition II* 3
SPCH 151
SPCH 153
Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication
3
Total 9

Humanities Requirements
(6 credit hours from at least 2 disciplines including:
Art, History, Literature, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy or Theatre)

Humanities Core Elective 3
Humanities Core Elective 3
Total 6
Social and Behavioral Science Requirements (6 credit hours from at least 2 disciplines)
  Social Science Core Elective 3
  Social Science Core Elective 3
Total 6
Mathematics & Natural and Physical Science Requirements
BIOL 121 General Biology 5
CHEM 111 College Chemistry I and Lab* and/or*** 5
MATH 122 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I** 5
MATH 123 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II** 5
Total 20
Total General Education Requirements 42-43
Pre-Engineering Requirements
MATH 224 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III** 5
MATH 227 Differential Equations** 3
NASC 245 Engineering Physics I* 5
NASC 246 Engineering Physics II* 5
NASC 248 Statics* and/or 3
NASC 249 Dynamics* 3
Total 21-24

Total for an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences in Pre-Engineering Degree

63-67

*See course description for prerequisite.
**Mathematics sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an adviser to determine correct placement.
*** Chemistry requirements vary according to major within Engineering