Purpose: The curriculum is designed to prepare the student to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program in engineering fields such as mechanical engineering,systems engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, aeronautical engineering, and naval architecture/marine engineering.
Transfer Information: Students are advised to work closely with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.
Recommended Preparation: High school courses: 4 units of English, 2 units of algebra, 1 unit of geometry, 1 unit of trigonometry, 1 unit of laboratory science (chemistry or physics).
Completion Requirements: Grades of C and above are required in courses intended to be transferred for credit to a baccalaureate degree-granting college/university.
1 Students may substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.
2 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.
3 ENG 125 may be substituted with the advice of a counselor or faculty advisor according to requirements of transfer institutions.
4 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
5 The CST elective may be selected from the following: CST 100, 110, 115, 126, 227 or 229.
6 EGR 265 may be substituted for EGR 240.
7 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet requirements of transfer institution.
8 EGR 206 (2 credits) required at Va. Tech and desirable elsewhere.
9 EGR 251 can be substituted for EGR 246.
The following courses are not required for the A.S. degree; however, completion of them may be desirable for transfer as a junior in Engineering. Consult the requirements of your transfer institution.
CHM 112 College Chemistry II 4
8EGR Elective 2-3
MTH 285 Linear Algebra 3
MTH 291 Differential Equations 3
10MTH 292 Topics in Differential Equations 3
10MTH 292 not recommended for students who plan to transfer to GMU.