Engineering (AS)
Award: Associate of Science Degree
No. of credits required: 63-65
For more information: Contact Assistant Professor Bill Stephens, 443-412-2756, wstephens@harford.edu; or Admissions, 443-412-2109; or stem@harford.edu
Program Description
This curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to transfer to a college or university that grants a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between social needs and commercial applications. In addition to design and development, many engineers work in testing, production, or maintenance.
Program Goals
Upon successful completion of the Associate of Sciences, Engineering, degree, the student will be able to:
- Explain and apply the foundational engineering concepts.
- Perform laboratory experiments and projects (collect, report and analyze data) by applying theoretical concepts and the scientific method.
- Demonstrate safe laboratory skills.
- Recognize and discuss the ethical issues in the discipline.
- Locate, identify, evaluate and use scientific information effectively.
- Apply computational skills in reasoning, estimation, problem-solving, and analysis.
- Use appropriate grammatical forms in both oral and written formats to effectively communicate ideas and concepts.
- Master the engineering design process by completing a design project and report through teamwork.
Transfer Information
Graduates of this program have transferred to such schools as the University of Maryland, the University of Delaware and The Johns Hopkins University.
Employment Information
This program provides the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Students should determine, as early as possible, the institution and area of engineering in which they expect to complete the remainder of their work, in order to help meet the specific requirements of that institution for their engineering field. Overall job opportunities in engineering are expected to be favorable over the next decade. Starting salaries are significantly higher than those of college graduates in other fields. Engineers are usually specialized and engage in a variety of activities. Engineering specialties include aeronautical, chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, biomedical, computer hardware, environmental, industrial and more.
Degree Requirements
Recommended Course Sequence
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I (GL) | 4 |
| ENGR 103 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| MATH 203 | Calculus I (GM) | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 204 | Calculus II (GM) | 4 |
| PHYS 201 | General Physics I: Mechanics (GL) | 4 |
| Track Elective 1 | 4 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB) | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH) | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MATH 208 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 204 | General Physics II: Heat, Electricity and Magnetism (GL) | 4 |
| Track Elective 1 | 4 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB) | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MATH 206 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Track Electives 1 | 8-10 | |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Total Credits | 63-65 | |
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Students must complete a total of 16-18 track electives to satisfy requirements of the A.S. in Engineering.
Track Electives
Choose 16 to 18 credits2:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II A (GL) | 4 |
| CHEM 207 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 208 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CSI 131 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CSI 132 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| ENGR 104 | Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 201 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 202 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ENGR 204 | Basic Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| ENGR 206 | Digital Logic Design | 4 |
| ENGR 210 | Signals and Systems | 4 |
| ENGR 213 | Engineering Design with 3D CAD | 3 |
| ENGR 215 | Chemical Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| ENGR 232 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MATH 210 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| MATH 217 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 225 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| PHYS 205 | General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |
| General Elective | 1-4 | |
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Track electives are chosen based on the transfer institution and the engineering discipline. Not all electives are offered every semester. Most track electives have prerequisite courses; see the Academic Catalog for course descriptions. The student is encouraged to consult the transfer institution and HCC Advisors to select the track electives.
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)
Part-Time Progression Plan
The part-time progression plan for programs of study has been developed as a helpful example for students to guide their academic journey. This plan outlines a likely sequence of courses and milestones over three years to help students visualize their academic path. It is important to note that this progression plan is based solely on the core requirements outlined in the approved program of study and does not include any additional requirements. Each student’s experience may vary based on their specific interests, course availability, and academic history. Therefore, students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor.
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)
Part-Time General Education Electives
To earn an Associate degree, students must complete at least 60 college-level credits, including a required number of General Education (Gen Ed) credits:
- AA, AS, and AAT degrees require 28–36 General Education credits as part of the 60 total. This includes a minimum of:
- 6 credits of Arts/Humanities (GAH)
- 6 credits of Behavioral/Social Sciences (GB)
- 3 credits of English Composition (GE) - satisfied by ENG 101 English Composition (GE)
- 4 credits of Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
- 3 credits of Mathematics (GM)
- 3 credits of Biological/Physical Science (GS)
- AAS degrees require at least 18 General Education credits, including one course from each of the following categories: GAH, GB, GE, GL, and GM.
General Education courses must be selected from the college’s approved list and may be further specified by individual degree programs. Unless a General Education course is specifically required by a program, the elective General Education courses listed in the recommended sequence are intended as suggestions, not mandatory selections.
Recommended Part-Time Sequence
This course sequence is intended for students interested in pursuing mechanical engineering at a transfer institution and who are calculus-ready. Students who are not calculus-ready and/or who are exploring other engineering tracks or transfer options should work with an academic advisor to develop an appropriate course plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGR 103 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 4 |
| MATH 203 | Calculus I (GM) | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Winter | ||
| Select a Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB): | 3 | |
| Macroeconomics (GB) | ||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 201 | General Physics I: Mechanics (GL) | 4 |
| ENGR 104 | Statics | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Summer | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 204 | Calculus II (GM) | 4 |
| ENGR 201 | Dynamics 1 | 3 |
| Select an Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH): | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy (GAH) | ||
| Credits | 10 | |
| Winter | ||
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 208 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| ENGR 202 | Mechanics of Materials 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I (GL) | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II A (GL) | 4 |
| PHYS 204 | General Physics II: Heat, Electricity and Magnetism (GL) | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Winter | ||
| Select an Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH): | 3 | |
| Ethics (GAH) | ||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 232 | Engineering Thermodynamics 3 | 3 |
| MATH 206 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Summer | ||
| Select a Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB): | 3 | |
| History of Western Civilization I (GB) | ||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |