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
- Apply engineering, mathematical, scientific and technological principles and concepts to identify and formulate solutions to engineering problems.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve engineering problems.
- Demonstrate the ability to function on teams.
- 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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Courses | ||
| ENG 1010 | Composition | 3 |
| MATH 2600 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHIL 1101 | Ethics | 3 |
| CHEM 1210 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Elective HISX - Historical Knowledge Course | 3 | |
| ENG 1020 | Composition II and Literature | 3 |
| or ENG 1080 | Composition II: Technical Writing | |
| CCS 1001 | College and Career Success | 3 |
| Program Courses | ||
| Elective BHEL - Behavioral Science Elective (ANTH, PSY, SOC-ANTH recommended for transfer) | 3 | |
| Elective SSCI - Social Science Elective (Economics Recommended) | 3 | |
| PHYS 2201 | Calculus-Based Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2202 | Calculus-Based Physics II | 4 |
| MATH 2610 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2620 | Calculus III: Multivariable | 4 |
| MATH 2622 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| EGR 1110 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| EGR 2215 | Thermodynamics I | 4 |
| EGR 2211 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
| 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 Credits | 68-70 | |
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For transferability in a specialty, the sequences below are recommended.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |