Engineering Science, A.S.

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Degree: Associate in Science
HEGIS Code: 5609
Curriculum Code: 0530
Campus Location: North
Liberal Arts Division

Pre-Admission Recommendations: 4 years Math, 4 years Science (Physics and Chemistry)
Career Opportunities/Further Education: Transfer to a 4-year Engineering College or University

Program Description
Program Competencies
Curriculum

Program Description

The Engineering Science Program at Erie Community College is an alternative to the first two years of a baccalaureate engineering program at a large four-year university. Classes at the North Campus are small and, in this intimate setting, learning is greatly enhanced. The personal attention, small classes and continual guidance are important factors in students’ success at ECC. This two-year Engineering Science Program is designed to qualify students for transfer to a four-year engineering program.

The Engineering Science curriculum includes courses in English, social science, advanced mathematics, physics and chemistry. Within this program, students will also take certain prescribed engineering courses and elect others, depending on the requirements of the four-year engineering school of their choice. These required courses have been designed to facilitate transfer to baccalaureate engineering programs.

Graduates of this program continue their engineering education at four-year colleges and universities. Many attend other SUNY institutions such as SUNY at Buffalo and SUNY at Binghamton, while others attend private universities, including Rochester Institute of Technology, Clarkson University, University of Detroit, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Kettering University and Syracuse University. Students opt for degrees in many types of engineering, including aeronautical engineering, ceramic engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering and metallurgical engineering. If students have the appropriate grade average, they can transfer into these aforementioned programs as juniors.

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with an Associate in Science degree in Engineering Science, the graduate will be able to:

enter, with junior standing, one of many engineering colleges, provided grades are acceptable;
attack problems and solve them in the traditional engineering fashion of “given- find-solution”;
utilize developed math skills and physical concepts for problem solving;
use the computer as a tool to help in problem solving;
conduct and write laboratory tests/experiments in a thorough fashion using proper communications skills;
develop an appreciation of the non-technical, human aspects of engineering;
recognize the difference between a technician, technologist and an engineer; and
appreciate and have an interest in literature.

Curriculum

Total Degree Credits: 71.5

Students should consult with his/her academic adviser prior to registering.

First Year, Fall Semester

ES 138 - Engineering Concepts Credit Hours: 1
ES 139 - Computer Skills for Engineers Credit Hours: 1
ES 148 - Engineering Graphics Credit Hours: 1
ES 149 - CAD Lab for ES 148 Credit Hours: 1
CH 180 - University Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CH 181 - Lab for CH 180 Credit Hours: 1.5
EN 110 - College Composition Credit Hours: 3 or
EN 120 - Composition and Occupational Communication Credit Hours: 3
MT 181 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 4
Social Science Elective* Credit Hours: 3

First Year, Spring Semester

ES 181 - Engineering Materials Credit Hours: 3
ES 204 - Thermodynamics Credit Hours: 4 **
CH 182 - University Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3 ** and
CH 183 - Lab for CH 182 Credit Hours: 1.5 **
EN 111 - Composition and Interpretation of Literature Credit Hours: 3 or
EN 121 - Composition and Readings in Science and Literature Credit Hours: 3
MT 182 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Credit Hours: 4
PH 280 - Physics for Science & Engineering I Credit Hours: 4.5
PH 281 - Lab for PH 280 Credit Hours: Included in the 4.5 credit hours for PH 280

Second Year, Fall Semester

ES 207 - Statics Credit Hours: 3
MT 191 - Applications of the Digital Computer Credit Hours: 4
MT 284 - Introduction to Differential Equations Credit Hours: 4
PH 282 - Physics for Science & Engineering II Credit Hours: 4.5
PH 283 - Lab for PH 282 Credit Hours: Included in the 4.5 credit hours for PH 282
Social Science Elective* Credit Hours 3

Second Year, Spring Semester

ES 200 - Electrical Networks Credit Hours: 4 or
ES 209 - Mechanics of Materials Credit Hours: 3 and
ES 210 - Lab for ES 209 Credit Hours: 1
ES 208 - Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
MT 283 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III Credit Hours: 4
PH 284 - Physics for Science and Engineering III Credit Hours: 4.5 **
PH 285 - Lab for PH 284 Credit Hours: Included in the 4.5 credit hours for PH 284 **

Note:

* Social Science electives should be selected on the basis of the requirements of the engineering school of the student’s choice.

** Contact academic adviser regarding these courses.

To promote smooth transfer of ECC engineering science students to four year engineering institutions and also to accommodate specific changes in the curriculum at these institutions, the engineering science department may make adjustments to its curriculum by introducing new courses that might be specific to certain engineering disciplines. Consult with the academic adviser regarding the curriculum.