Engineering Technology, AS

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The Associate of Science in Engineering Technology is a transfer degree and specific mathematics, science, computer science and engineering courses, as well as some general education courses needed to facilitate transfer. The time to complete the degree will vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment, number of classes taken per semester, etc.

Degree Requirements

Written & Oral Communications

ENG 110 - Writing I Credit Hours: 3

Writing II:

Select three (3) credit hours

ENG 210 - Writing II: Academic Writing Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 221 - Writing II: Writing for the Professions Credit Hours: 3
OR
COM 115 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences

CHM 160 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHM 161 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1

Social and Behavioral Science

Economics:

Select three (3) credit hours

ECO 155 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
OR
ECO 165 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3

Civics:

Select three (3) credit hours

HST 121 - Survey of US History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3
OR
HST 122 - Survey of US History Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3
OR
PLS 101 - American Democracy and Citizenship Credit Hours: 3

Institutional Requirements

CIS 101 - Computers for Learning Credit Hours: 3
IDS 110 - Student Success Credit Hours: 1-3

Engineering Requirements

EGR 100 - Careers in Engineering and Computing Credit Hours: 1
EGR 110 - Introduction to Engineering Design Credit Hours: 3
EGR 120 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design Credit Hours: 2
EGR 297 - Engineering Capstone Credit Hours: 1
CSC 125 - Introduction to C++ Programming Credit Hours: 4

Choose one of the following options

Mechatronics Option

The Associate of Science in Engineering Technology - Mechatronics Option is a transfer degree with specific mathematics, science, computer science and engineering courses needed to facilitate transfer. This degree also prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce. The time to complete the degree will vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment, number of classes taken per semester, etc.

Mathematical Sciences

CIS 201 - Computer Applications/Business Credit Hours: 3
MTH 261 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credit Hours: 5
MTM 240 - Project Management Credit Hours: 3
TEC 100 - Introduction to AC and DC Electricity Credit Hours: 2
TEC 180 - Fundamentals of Mechatronics Credit Hours: 2
TEC 240 - PLCs and Sensors Credit Hours: 2
TEC 245 - Mechanical Systems Credit Hours: 2
TEC 248 - Fluid Power Credit Hours: 2
TEC 275 - Automated Systems Credit Hours: 2
Electives: Select 5 credit hours (Must be approved by Engineering Department) Credit Hours: 5

Pre-Engineering Option

The Associate of Science in Engineering Technology - Pre-Engineering Option is a transfer degree with specific mathematics, science, computer science and engineering courses needed to facilitate transfer. The time to complete the degree will vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment, number of classes taken per semester, etc.

Mathematical Sciences

MTH 261 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credit Hours: 5
MTH 280 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credit Hours: 5
MTH 292 - Multivariate Calculus Credit Hours: 3
PHY 203 - Foundations of Physics I Credit Hours: 5
PHY 204 - Foundations of Physics II Credit Hours: 5
Electives: Select 5 credit hours (Must be approved by Engineering Department) Credit Hours: 5

Total Credit Hours Required 60

Degree Notes:

ECO 155 is recommended for the Mechatronics option
Electives must be approved by the department.
Students should confirm transferability of courses with their transfer university before completing courses at MSU-WP.