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2011-2012 Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Engineering Science, Associate of Science


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The Associate of Science degree program in Engineering Science prepares students for transfer into bachelor degree programs in engineering at four-year colleges and universities. Due to the diversity of engineering curricula offered at four-year institutions, it is necessary for transferring students to take one or two additional courses before attaining junior status at the transfer institution. Many institutions provide summer sessions for this purpose. Raritan Valley Community College has formal transfer agreements with New Jersey Institute of Technology, The College of New Jersey and Rutgers University. Graduates of the program have also transferred successfully to other leading engineering colleges throughout the country.

Graduates are able to:

  • use calculus and differential equations to assist in solving engineering problems
  • apply the fundamental principles of physics to the solution of engineering problems
  • use the computer as a tool to aid in the solution of engineering problems and engineering graphics and design
  • apply the principles of statics, dynamics and circuit analysis to establish a strong foundation for upper level courses in engineering
  • present information in graphical and written form coherently
  • understand the role of engineering and technology in solving today’s societal problems

Curriculum – A.S. Degree


Total Credits 67


1 Select a course from the appropriate category of the General Education  list.

2 Engineering Physics II (PHYS 151 ) and Engineering Physics III (PHYS 250 ) can be taken in any sequence after completing Engineering Physics I (PHYS 150 ).

3 Students planning to transfer to Rutgers should be aware that Macroeconomics (ECON 101 ) and Microeconomics (ECON 102 ) together would transfer as equivalent to Economics Principle and Problems (01:220:200) at Rutgers.

NOTE: Students are encouraged to take Introduction to Materials Science & Engineering (ENGR 201 ) as an extra elective.

NOTE: Make sure to check with your transfer institution about summer courses to take to gain full junior status. 

NOTE: Students are encouraged to check courses needed for double major in Mathematics.

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