Engineering Science, AS

Program code: ENSC-AS-COT

Locations: Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern, Norwalk, Quinebaug Valley, Three Rivers, Tunxis

Program Description

As part of the Connecticut College of Technology (COT), the Engineering Science A.S. degree program prepares students primarily for transfer to complete a B.S. degree in chemical, civil, computer science, electrical, mechanical, industrial or materials engineering. Graduates will receive a background in engineering, mathematics, science, and general education courses for seamless transfer with junior status in a B.S. degree at COT partner universities.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply engineering, mathematical, scientific and technological principles and concepts to identify and formulate solutions to engineering problems.
  2. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve engineering problems.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to function on teams.
  4. Recognize the need to engage in life-long learning.

Program Descriptors

Through COT’s articulation agreement with partner universities, students who get an Associate degree in Engineering Science (with certain GPA’s) can transfer seamlessly at junior level to the following institutions: University of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Fairfield University, University of Hartford, University of New Haven, University of Bridgeport, Sacred Heart University, and Charter Oak State College.

Degree Requirements

General Education Core Courses
ENG 1010Composition3
MATH 2600Calculus I4
PHIL 1101Ethics3
CHEM 1210General Chemistry I4
Elective HISX - Historical Knowledge Course3
ENG 1020Composition II and Literature3
or ENG 1080 Composition II: Technical Writing
CCS 1001College and Career Success3
Program Courses
Elective BHEL - Behavioral Science Elective (ANTH, PSY, SOC-ANTH recommended for transfer)3
Elective SSCI - Social Science Elective (Economics Recommended)3
PHYS 2201Calculus-Based Physics I4
PHYS 2202Calculus-Based Physics II4
MATH 2610Calculus II4
MATH 2620Calculus III: Multivariable4
MATH 2622Differential Equations4
EGR 1110Introduction to Engineering3
EGR 2215Thermodynamics I4
EGR 2211Engineering Statics3
Choose one of the following introductory programming courses:3
Introduction to Programming
Python Fundamentals
Java I
Java II
C++ Programming
Programming for Engineers
C++ for Engineering
MATLAB for Engineers
Computation Methods for Engineering
Specialization Electives 1
Choose six to eight credits of the following:6-8
Any EGR course
Any CAD course
General Biology I
General Biology II
General Chemistry II
General Chemistry I
Digital Electronics
Linear Algebra
Parametric Design
Total Credits68-70
1

For transferability in a specialty, the sequences below are recommended.

BioMedical / BioMechanics
BIO 1210
CHEM 1220
General Biology I
and General Chemistry II
8
Mechanical / Robotics/  Aerospace / Manufacturing / AE&M
EGR 2212
EGR 2221
Engineering Dynamics
and Introduction to Electrical Circuit Analysis
7
Electrical
EGR 2221
EETA 2052
Introduction to Electrical Circuit Analysis
and Digital Electronics
8
Civil
CAD 1330
BIO 1220
2D CAD (AutoCAD)
and General Biology II
7
Chemical
CHEM 1220
CHEM 2310
General Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry I
8
Environmental
BIO 1220
CHEM 1220
General Biology II
and General Chemistry II
8