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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-71
Engineering Emphasis
Associate of Science
This is a two-year transferable program leading to an associate of
science with an emphasis in engineering. The associate of science
degree in engineering is designed for students planning to obtain a
four-year engineering degree. Engineering is the practical application
of scientific theory and principles. This program develops a strong
foundation in mathematics and physical science while providing an
introduction to the fundamental aspects of engineering. Students
who complete the associate degree can transfer to other colleges or
universities inmany engineering disciplines including civil, chemical,
computer, electrical, geological, mechanical, metallurgical, mining,
computer science and engineering physics.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Describe and apply the engineering design process.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills via writing and
presentations, work effectively in teams, and perform basic
computational skills appropriate to the engineering field.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3) credits
SeelistofcoursesundertheAssociateofSciencedegreerequirements.
Choosing from ANTH 201, ANTH 205, EDU 203, HIST 208, HIST
209, HIST 227, HIST 247, PSY 276, SOC 205, or SOC 276 will meet
this requirement and also satisfy 3 credits in Social Science.
English 6 credits
Required: ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 113 and 114.
Fine Arts 3 credits
See list of courses under the Associate of Science degree
requirements. The following courses are highly recommended
for students wishing to major in Engineering at UNR: ART 100,
ART 160, ART 260, ART 261, HUM 101, HUM 102, HUM 106,
MUS 121, MUS 225, MUS 226, THTR 100, THTR 180.
Humanities 3 credits
See list of courses under the Associate of Science degree
requirements. CH 201 is highly recommended for students
wishing to major in Engineering at UNR.
Mathematics 6 credits
MATH 181, MATH 182. Additional credits may be used to
satisfy electives.
Science 12 credits
See list of coursesunder theAssociateof Sciencedegree requirements.
It is recommended that students wishing to transfer to UNR
take CHEM 201, PHYS 180/180L, and PHYS 181/181L.
Social Science 6 credits
See list of courses under the Associate of Science degree
requirements. CH 202 is highly recommended for students
wishing to major in Engineering at UNR. Choosing from one of
the following courses will also meet the diversity requirement:
ANTH 201, ANTH 205, EDU 203, HIST 208, HIST 209, HIST
227, HIST 247, PSY 276, SOC 205 or SOC 276.
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
See list of courses under the Associate of Science degree
requirements. CH 203 or PSC 101 are required for students
wishing to major in Engineering at UNR.
Total General Education Requirements 39 Credits
Emphasis Requirements*
ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Design....................3
ME 241 Statics.................................................................3
MATH Extra credits from Math requirement..................2
MATH 283 Calculus III. .........................................................4
MATH 285 Differential Equations. ........................................3
CS 135 Computer Science I. ............................................3
Total Emphasis Requirements 18 Credits
Elective Requirements*
Note: The proper selection of credits from this list is highly dependent on the
engineering discipline. Please consult an advisor prior to selecting from this list.
Choose 4-7 credits from the following:
BIOL 190/190L Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology/
Laboratory..........................................................4
BIOL 191/191L Introduction to Organismal Biology....................4
BIOL 251 General Microbiology..........................................4
CADD 100 Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting...........3
CHEM 202 General Chemistry for Scientists
nd Engineers II...................................................4
CS 202 Computer Science II. ...........................................3
DFT 100 Basic Drafting Principles. ....................................3
GEOL 101 Physical Geology.................................................5
Total Elective Requirements 5-7 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 62-64 Credits
* Must maintain a “C”or higher in these courses.
Suggested Course Sequence
Note: to enroll in MATH 181, students must first successfully
complete the MATH 126/127 sequence or place into MATH 181
via the following test scores:
ACT 28 or
SAT 630 or
ACCUPLACER College Level score 90 or higher
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Fine Arts Elective Choose from list 3
Social Science Elective Choose from list 3
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Emphasis ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Design 3
Mathematics MATH 181 Calculus I 4
Total 16
2nd Semester
Science CHEM 201 General Chemistry for Scientists/Engineers I 4
English ENG 102 Composition II 3
Mathematics MATH 182 Calculus II 4
Science PHYS 180/ 180L Physics for Scientists and Engineers I/Lab I 4
Total 15
Second Year Course # Title Credits
3rd Semester
Emphasis CS 135 Computer Science I 3
Humanities Elective Choose from list 3
U. S. and NV Const. Elective Choose from list 3
Emphasis MATH 283 Calculus III 4
Science PHYS 181/ 181L Physics for Scientists and Engineers II/Lab II 4
Total 17
4th Semester
Elective Choose from list 5-7
Soc. Sci./Diversity Elective Choose from list 3
Emphasis MATH 285 Differential Equations 3
Emphasis ME 241 Statics 3
Total 14-16
Degree Total 62-64