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Associate of Science
Associate of Arts
Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
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CAD 133 CAD Mechanical AutoCAD
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 101 , MAT 136
3 credits
The objective of this course is to give the student a basic understanding of Computer Aided Drafting using the latest version of AutoCAD. The student will learn drafting fundamentals for engineering through projects from various technical disciplines. Topics include drawing setup, text, dimensioning, layering systems, blocks, printing and plotting, orthographic and isometric views as well as an introduction to 3-D solid modeling. Upon finishing this course, students should be able to prepare drawings in their own engineering disciplines. One hour of class work; four hours of laboratory. -
CAD 220 Parametric Design (Solidworks)
Prerequisites: MAT 136
3 credits
Solidworks software will be taught as a tool in computer aided design. The focus of the course is on parametric design and proper
use of CAD software to produce engineering parts, assemblies and drawings. Topics include: sketching techniques, dimensioning, Creating and editing 3D models, patterning, material designation and mass properties, assembly techniques, and creating 2D drawings.
Engineering Science
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EGR 111 Introduction to Engineering
Prerequisite: MAT 136 or a satisfactory score on mathematics assessment test.
3 credits
Students will be introduced to the fields of engineering through design and graphics and comprehensive engineering projects. Topics include: sketching, charts, graphs, forces, energy, electrical circuits, mechanisms, robotics, manufacturing technologies, and fundamentals of engineering economics. -
EGR 115 Programming for Engineers
Prerequisites: EGR 111
Co-requisite: Eligibility for MAT 172
3 credits
This course introduces the principles of algorithm thinking and computer programming for problem solving in engineering and technology applications. Students will learn a programming language to generate, analyze, solve and present the data for representative problems in science, mathematics and different engineering disciplines. -
EGR 211 Engineering Statics
Prerequisite: MAT 256
Recommended co-requisites: PHY 221 and MAT 268
3 credits
Fundamentals of statics and introduction to particle dynamics. Vector methods are used. Topics include resolution and composition of forces, equilibrium of force systems, analysis of forces on structures and machines, centroids, friction forces and moving belts, moments of inertia and mass moments of inertia for geometric shapes. Usually offered in the fall semester. -
EGR 212 Engineering Dynamics
Prerequisites: EGR 211 .
3 credits
Basic engineering course in dynamics using vector methods. Rectilinear and curvilinear motions of particles, acceleration and kinetics of particles, equations of motion and angular momentum. Particle kinematics and kinetics work and energy, impulse and momentum, systems of particles. Kinematics of rigid bodies, plane motion of rigid bodies. Usually offered in the spring semester. -
EGR 214 Engineering Thermodynamics
Prerequisites / co-requisites: CHE 121 General Chemistry, MAT 268 Calculus III: Multivariable, and PHY 222 Calculus-based Physics II
3 credits
This course covers the first and second laws of Thermodynamics and properties of ideal and real gases and introductory cycle analysis. Engineering applications that will be covered include turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, and compressors.
Mathematics
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MAT 010 Mathematics Foundations
Prerequisite: Placement test
3 credits
This is a computer based, individualized curriculum course to build the fundamentals of mathematics. At the conclusion of the course, students will retake Accuplacer and continue with their studies based on this new placement. This course is graded Pass/Fail. *Note: please see program advisor or Mathematics Department Chair for course availability. -
MAT 094 Introductory Algebra
Prerequisite: MAT 073 or MAT 075 with a grade of C- or higher or appropriate placement test score
4 credits
This course covers the basic concepts of algebra, including fundamental operations with rational numbers, simplification of variable expressions, and methods of solving equations. Students will also study factoring techniques, exponential expressions, applications, and graphing of linear equations. Calculators are not permitted in this course. Departmental exit assessment is required. Students must earn a C- or higher to move to the next level course, MAT 121 , MAT 136E or MAT 136 . -
MAT 094E Introductory Algebra with Embedded Support
Prerequisite: MAT 073 or MAT 075 with a grade of C- or higher or appropriate placement test score
6 credits
Topics include properties of real numbers; operations on real numbers, algebraic expressions, and polynomial functions; linear inequalities; functions; linear equations and problem solving; scientific notation; and factoring polynomials. Embedded topics include geometry, percentages and unit conversion. A focus on algebraic manipulation with integers, fractions and decimals is embedded in throughout. Calculators are not permitted in this course. Department exit assessment is required. Students must earn a C- or higher to move to the next level course, MAT 121 , MAT 136E or MAT 136 . -
MAT 121 Applications for Business and Other Careers
Prerequisite: MAT 094E or MAT 094 with a grade of C- or higher or appropriate placement test score
3 credits
Includes a study of mathematical techniques as applied to problems in business and the contemporary world. The primary focus will be on algebraic, graphing and statistical techniques. Department exit assessment is required. Not recommended for science or math majors. -
MAT 136 Intermediate Algebra
Prerequisite: MAT 094E or MAT 094 with a grade of C- or higher or appropriate placement test score
4 credits
Includes a study of functions, relations, and graphs; applications; linear functions and inequalities; quadratic and other polynomial functions; exponents and radical expressions; rational expressions and equations; and systems of equations. Department exit assessment is required. Students must earn a C- or higher to move to the next level course, MAT 146 , MAT 172 or MAT 201 . -
MAT 136E Intermediate Algebra with Embedded Support
Prerequisite: MAT 094E or MAT 094 with a grade of C- or higher or appropriate placement test score
6 credits
Includes a study of functions, relations and graphs; applications; linear functions and inequalities; quadratic and other polynomial functions; exponents and radical expressions; rational expressions and equations; and systems of equations. Embedded topics include: solving, graphing and writing linear equations, simplifying polynomial and algebraic expressions, and operations with real numbers. Department exit assessment is required. Students must earn a C- or higher to move to the next level course, MAT 146 , MAT 172 or MAT 201 . -
MAT 145 Math for Elementary School Teachers I
Prerequisite: MAT 136 with a grade of C- or higher or appropriate test score
4 credits
This course must be passed with a minimum grade of C. A mathematics course designed for and required of students preparing to teach in the elementary schools. Topics include number systems and their properties, problem-solving, developing mathematically correct and clear explanations of mathematical ideas, applications, and diagnosis of student error patterns. Computer component to the course. Department exit assessment is required.*Note: please see program advisor or Mathematics Department Chair for course availability. -
MAT 146 Math for the Liberal Arts
Prerequisite: MAT 136E or MAT 136 with a grade of C- or higher or appropriate placement test score
3 credits
The goals of the course are to develop, as fully as possible, the mathematical and quantitative capabilities of the student; to enable them to understand a variety of applications of mathematics; to prepare them to think logically in subsequent courses and situations in which mathematics occurs; and to increase their confidence in their ability to reason mathematically. Topics that could be included in the course: applications of everyday mathematics, symmetry, transformations, voting strategies, circuits and pathways. This course transfers easily to most four-year institutions. Department exit assessment is required. -
MAT 147 Math for Elementary School Teachers II
Prerequisite: MAT 145 with a grade of C or higher
4 credits
This course must be passed with a minimum grade of C. Designed for and required of students preparing to teach in the elementary schools. Topics include rational numbers and their properties, problem solving, geometry and measurement, probability and statistics, and transformations. Department exit assessment is required.*Note: please see program advisor or Mathematics Department Chair for course availability. -
MAT 172 College Algebra
Prerequisite: MAT 136E or MAT 136 with a grade of C- or higher or appropriate placement test score
3 credits
TI graphing calculator is required. Topics include concepts of functions; numeric, algebraic, and graphic techniques as applied to the following functions: polynomial, piecewise, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic; complex numbers; applications; and systems of equations. Topics that might be included are recursively defined functions and topics in analytic geometry. Department exit assessment is required. -
MAT 186 Pre-Calculus
Prerequisite: MAT 172 with a grade of C- or higher or equivalent
4 credits
TI graphing calculator required. Topics include concepts of functions; numeric, algebraic, and graphic techniques applied to the following functions: polynomial, radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and circular/trigonometric; right triangle trigonometry and applications; trigonometric identities and equations; applications; topics in analytic geometry. Department exit assessment is required. -
MAT 190 Calculus for Business and Social Science I
Prerequisite: MAT 172 with a grade of C- or higher or equivalent
3 credits
TI graphing calculator required. Topics include: function review; limits and continuity; the derivative; techniques of differentiation; optimization problems; exponential and logarithmic functions and their derivatives; anti-derivatives and the fundamental theorem of calculus; techniques of integration; applications pertaining to business and the Social/Behavioral Science. Department exit assessment is required. -
MAT 201 Statistics
Prerequisite: MAT 136E or MAT 136 with a grade of C- or higher or appropriate placement test score; eligibility for ENG 101 or permission of instructor
3 credits
TI graphing calculator required. Concepts of population and sample, basic experimental designs, introduction to data collection methods; organizing and describing data with graphical techniques and numerical methods; basic probability theory; discrete and continuous probability distribution; normal curves and applications; making inferences about populations (a) point estimates (b) interval estimates (c) hypothesis tests; relationships between two variables, (a) scatter plots (b) correlation (c) regression. Department exit assessment is required. -
MAT 254 Calculus I
Prerequisite: MAT 186 with a grade of C- or higher
4 credits
TI graphing calculator required. Topics include limits and continuity; derivatives; techniques of differentiation; applications of differentiation; anti-derivatives; Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the definite integral; applications of the integral; trapezoidal and Simpsons rules. Department exit assessment is required. -
MAT 256 Calculus II
Prerequisite: MAT 254 with a grade of C- or higher
4 credits
TI graphing calculator required. Topics include anti-derivatives and applications of the integral; transcendental functions and their inverses; derivatives and integrals of transcendental functions and their inverses; techniques of integration; numerical methods; indeterminate forms and LHospitals Rule; improper integrals, sequences and infinite series; polar coordinates. Department exit assessment is required. -
MAT 268 Calculus III: Multivariable
Prerequisite: MAT 256 with a grade of C- or higher
4 credits
TI graphing calculator required. Topics include parametric equations; polar coordinates; vectors-dot and cross products and applications; vector-valued functions and applications; functions of several variables, limits and applications; partial differentiation and applications; multiple integration and applications; multiple integration and applications; vector calculus. Department exit assessment is required. -
MAT 272 Linear Algebra
Prerequisite: MAT 256 with a grade of C- or higher
3 credits
This course involves a comprehensive introduction to the theory and applications of solving systems. Topics included are linear equations, vector and matrix algebra, determinants, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, orthogonality, least squares, symmetry, quadratic forms, and practical applications. Technology is a major component of the course, both computer and calculator work is utilized. Department exit assessment is required. -
MAT 285 Differential Equations
Prerequisite: MAT 256 with a grade of C- or higher
3 credits
TI graphing calculator required topics include first-order differential equations, second-order linear solutions, higher-order linear equations with constant coefficients; laplace transformations; systems of linear order equations; numerical methods, and applications. Department exit assessment is required.
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