Engineering, AES

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CIP 140101 (AES)

This program introduces students to calculus, physics, and engineering and it includes courses that are designed to transfer to the Colorado School of Mines in order to continue studies in engineering. It allows students to complete the first two years of the BS degree at the community college. Students explore calculus, physics, and engineering applications. Engineering is the application of science and math to solve problems and protect and improve lives. Engineers figure out how things work and find practical uses for scientific discoveries. Most of the things that make our lives safer, more enjoyable, and more productive are products of engineering. Career paths in engineering include chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, geological, geophysical, mechanical, mining, petroleum, and quantum engineering. The Associate of Engineering Science (AES) degree prepares students to complete the remaining portion of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering at a four-year university, specifically Colorado School of Mines.

The Associate of Engineering Science degree requires students to enter prepared to take Calculus I (MAT 2410) and General College Chemistry I (CHE 1111). Any needed prerequisites to be ready for these courses will not count for this degree. For some students, a general AS degree is a better fit. It allows you to apply college-level courses in College Algebra, Pre-calculus, and Physics. See a Pathways Advisor to discuss testing out options, review transfer university requirements, and to develop an academic plan that works for you.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College

Program Requirements

General Education Courses (22 credit hours)

Additional General Education Course (3 credit hours)

Choose one additional course:

HIS 2015 - 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 3 Credits OR
SOC 2007 - Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3 3 Credits OR
POS 2025 - Comparative Government: GT-SS1 3 Credits OR
LIT 2001 - World Literature to 1600: GT-AH2 3 Credits

Major Courses (24-27 credit hours)

Mathematics (12-14 credit hours)

MAT 2420 - Calculus II: GT-MA1 5 Credits
MAT 2430 - Calculus III: GT-MA1 4 Credits OR MAT 2431 Calculus III with Engineering Applications: GT-MA1 5 Credits
MAT 2560 - Differential Equations: GT-MA1 3 Credits OR MAT 2561 Differential Equations with Engineering Applications: GT-MA1 4 Credits OR MAT 2562 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4 Credits

Natural and Physical Sciences (Choose 9-10 credit hours)

BIO 1111 - General College Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 5 Credits
CHE 1112 - General College Chemistry II: GT-SC1 5 Credits
GEY 1111 - Physical Geology w/Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
PHY 2111 - Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab: GTSC1 5 Credits
PHY 2112 - Physics: Calculus-Based II With Lab: GTSCI 5 Credits

Engineering (3 credit hours)

EGT 1110 - Intro Design/Engineering Apps 3 Credits

Elective Courses (Choose 11-14 credit hours)

MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1 3 Credits
BIO 1111 - General College Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 5 Credits
CHE 1112 - General College Chemistry II: GT-SC1 5 Credits
GEY 1111 - Physical Geology w/Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
PHY 2111 - Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab: GTSC1 5 Credits
PHY 2112 - Physics: Calculus-Based II With Lab: GTSCI 5 Credits
EGG 2011 - Engineering Mechanics I-Statics 3 Credits
EGG 2012 - Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics) 3 Credits
CSC 1060 - Computer Science I (Language) 4 Credits
CSC 1061 - Computer Science II (Language) 4 Credits
CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) 3 Credits
CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+ 3 Credits OR CIS 2043 Introduction to SQL 3 Credits
Any Course in PED Prefix (2 Credits)
Any Foreign Language (including ASL) numbered 1001 or higher
2000 Level Course from GT-HI1, GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3 categories.
Elective credit should be selected based on program(s) of interest at Colorado School of Mines. Students should contact a Mines advisor and refer to the Catalog information at https://catalog.mines.edu to obtain information regarding course transfer. Students can also visit https://catalog.mines.edu/undergraduate/undergraduateinformation/distributedcore/ to learn more about core requirements at Mines

Note(s)

* Please be advised: If you choose one of these courses, it will put you over 60 credits. The courses will transfer, but the extra credits may not. That is, the receiving institution may still require the completion of 60 credits for the major.

¹ If possible, students transferring to Mines should take the Calculus II and III sequence at the same institution.

² If possible, Mines would prefer students take MAT 2431 and MAT 2561

³ CSC 1019 must be completed with either CNG 1024 or CNG 2043 to transfer to Mines equivalent to CSCI101 and be accepted as an elective for this degree.

Total: 60-66 Credit Hours

Graduation Requirements

Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.