Pre-Engineering (AS.PENG)

This degree is designed for students who do not plan to transfer to the University of Illinois. Students who are planning to transfer to the U of I should see the Engineering Science (AES.ENGR) degree program.

Upon completion of this course sequence, pre-engineering students will receive an associate in science degree. The associate in science degree requires the completion of 64 credit hours. The sample course sequence below includes the required 64 credit hours plus additional courses recommended for this major.

This program follows Math Pathway #4. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
CHM-150
General Chemistry I

CHM-150
General Chemistry I

General principles of chemistry for students majoring in chemistry, engineering or science professions. Topics include atomic theory, bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws and thermochemistry.

Course Outline
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4.0
MAT-241
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I

MAT-241
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I

Differential and integral calculus of elementary functions of one variable, such as polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, will be covered. Applications include rates of change, optimization, curve sketching and area. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendations.

Course Outline
*
5.0
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.

Course Outline
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ENG-120
Composition I

ENG-120
Composition I

Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.

Course Outline
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3.0
ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro)

ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro)

Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking, and monetary policy.

Course Outline
3.0

Semester Totals

15.0
Second Semester
MAT-242
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II

MAT-242
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II

A continuation of Calculus I with emphasis on different methods of integration and applications, L` Hôpitals Rule, Sequences, series, Power series, Taylor series and Maclaurin series. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendations.

Course Outline
*
4.0
ENG-121
Composition II

ENG-121
Composition II

Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research.

Course Outline
*
3.0
PHY-140
University Physics I

PHY-140
University Physics I

This is a study of Newtonian Mechanics. The course is for physics majors and minors, engineering students and the mathematically oriented student. This is the first of a three-course sequence.

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4.0
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IAI Life Science

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IAI Life Science



3.0
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IAI Humanities

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IAI Humanities



3.0

Semester Totals

17.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
PHY-141
University Physics II

PHY-141
University Physics II

This course is a study of heat, electricity, and magnetism for students in physics, engineering, chemistry and mathematics.

Course Outline
* +
4.0
COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.

Course Outline
3.0
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science

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IAI Social/Behavioral Science



3.0
MAT-151
C Program W/Engineering Appl

MAT-151
C Program W/Engineering Appl

Introduction to the programming language C. Fundamental principles, concepts, and methods of computing with emphasis on calculus-based problem-solving techniques and applications from engineering and physical science.

Course Outline
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3.0
PHY-239
Mechanics I

PHY-239
Mechanics I

This course is a study of the mechanics of static,rigid bodies for engineering students.

Course Outline
* +
3.0

Semester Totals

16.0
Second Semester
MAT-245
Differential Equations

MAT-245
Differential Equations

Designed for pre-engineering students and others who need a working knowledge of ordinary differential equations.

Course Outline
* +++
3.0
PHY-240
Mechanics II

PHY-240
Mechanics II

This course is a study of the motion of rigid bodies and systems of particles for engineering students.

Course Outline
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3.0
MAT-243
Analytical Geometry and Calculus III

MAT-243
Analytical Geometry and Calculus III

A continuation of analytic geometry and Calculus II. The focus is on solid analytic geometry, vectors, partial derivatives, line, volume and surface integrals in various coordinate systems, and vector fields. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendations.

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4.0
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IAI Fine Arts

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IAI Fine Arts



3.0
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Transfer Elective

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Transfer Elective



3.0

Semester Totals

16.0

Total Program Hours

64.0
Suggested Electives
TEC-103
Engineering Graphics

TEC-103
Engineering Graphics

This course provides an introduction to engineering design and graphics, including design problems, sketching, dimensioning, tolerancing, multi-view orthographic representations, auxiliary views, section views, and working drawings. Drafting equipment and workbook are required. CAD software is used in this course.

Course Outline
3.0
PHY-245
Solid Mechanics

PHY-245
Solid Mechanics

This course is the study of the relationship between the external loadings on a deformable object and the resulting deformations and internal stresses and strains.

Course Outline
3.0
CHM-151
General Chemistry II

CHM-151
General Chemistry II

Continuation of the General principles of chemistry for students majoring in chemistry, engineering or science professions. Topics include solids/liquids, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry.

Course Outline
4.0