Pre-Engineering: General - Associate in Science

Program Info

Year Established
2024
Program Code
ENGIN.AS
Degree Type
Associate in Science
Office Contact
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): 313-845-9632, steminfo@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-122 and J-115
Faculty Contact
Hassan Mohseni Nameghi: 313-317-1746, hnameghi@hfcc.edu, Science Bldg, Room: J-106B

Program Description

Description

The "Pre-Engineering: General" program covers the courses in the first two years of an engineering degree (Bachelor of Science). Students take basic physics and math courses as well as general education courses required by most of engineering schools. Upon completion of program, successful students can transfer to a 4-year institution to complete their final two years of engineering. The articulation agreements with some schools in Michigan make the transfer of our graduates easier. We offer specialty Pre-Engineering programs for students who would like to take additional courses in mechanical, industrial, electrical, or computer engineering. NOTE: Because the elective courses required for the various fields of engineering may vary slightly, students should meet with the Engineering Faculty Advisor for assistance with registering for the correct series of courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of science and mathematics.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment in order to successfully follow a design process and/or build a prototype.
  3. Use a computational engineering programming tool to solve engineering problems.
  4. Demonstrate professional ethics appropriate to the field of engineering.
  5. Define the roles of different engineers and decide his/her engineering major/school.
Career Opportunities

After completion of program and transfer to a 4-year institution, engineering students can specialize in fields such as:

  • Aerospace
  • Biomedical
  • Chemical
  • Computer and electrical
  • Industrial
  • Mechanical
  • Civil, including structural, transportation, environmental, geotechnical, urban planning, and water resources.


    • Transfer Agreements
    Bachelor Degree in Honors 2+2 agreement with Eastern Michigan University
    Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 2+2 agreement with Eastern Michigan University
    Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering 2+2 agreement with Eastern Michigan University
    Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2+2 agreement with Eastern Michigan University
    Bachelor of Science in Technology Management 3+1 agreement with Eastern Michigan University
    Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, OR Geospatial Engineering 2+2 agreement with Michigan Technological University
    Bachelor of Integrated Studies 2+2 agreement with Oakland University
    Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2+2 agreement with Wayne State University
    Bachelor of Social Work 2+2 agreement with Wayne State University

    What classes do I take?

    Pre-Engineering: General: Recommended Sequence 2022-2023

    General Education

    Category 4: Social Sciences
    Complete any one, from a different discipline (other than BEC), from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
    Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
    Complete any two, from different disciplines, from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
    Credit Hours
    9.00

    See General Education for Transfer Degrees for details.

    Program Requirements

    Required Core Courses
    Course Name Credit Hours
    CHEM-141: Principles of General and Inorganic Chemistry I 5.00
    PHYS-231: Engineering Physics I 5.00
    PHYS-232: Engineering Physics II 5.00
    MATH-180: Calculus I 5.00
    MATH-183: Calculus II 5.00
    MATH-280: Calculus III 5.00
    MATH-288: Differential Equations 5.00
    ENGR-130: Introduction to Engineering 3.00
    ENGR-125: Introduction to Computation for Engineers 3.00
    Credit Hours: 41
    Required Support Courses
    Course Name Credit Hours
    ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing 3.00
    ENG-135: Business and Technical Writing and Research 3.00

    Economics: Complete one

    		 3.00
    Credit Hours: 9
    Note

    Complete additional 100-level, or higher, credits to complete this degree.

    Elective Hours
    1.00
    Minimum Total Credit Hours
    60.00
    Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2024 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.