Engineering Science
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 73 credit hours with a grade point average of not less than C (2.0). Additional hours are recommended depending upon Engineering emphasis.
All associate degree programs require ENG 101 Freshman English and ENG 102 Introduction to Literature. You must pass skills assessment for entrance into these courses. If you are well prepared, you may substitute ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors and ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors for ENG 101 and ENG 102. (If you are considering the English Honors sequence, you should consult the Director of Honors by calling 585.394.FLCC, ext. 7367.) For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Humanities
- ENG 101 Freshman English AND ENG 102 Introduction to Literature OR ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors AND ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors
Social Science
- 3 credit hours of History (HIS) Electives
- 3 credit hours of Social Science Electives
Mathematics
- MAT 271 Calculus I
- MAT 272 Calculus II
- MAT 273 Calculus III
- MAT 274 Differential Equations
Science
- CHM 121 General Chemistry I
- CHM 122 General Chemistry II
- PHY 151 General Physics I
- PHY 152 General Physics II
- PHY 253 Physics III: Modern Physics and Waves
Engineering Science
- ESC 100 Introduction to Engineering
- ESC 105 Engineering Graphics
- ESC 210 Engineering Design I
- ESC 211 Mechanics I (Statics)
- ESC 220 Engineering Design II
- ESC 222 Electrical Circuits
Computer Science
- ESC 172 Computing for Engineering
Technical Electives
- Choose 6-12 credit hours from the following courses based on your specialization.
- ESC 212 Mechanics II
- ESC 213 Strength of Materials
- ESC 235 Introduction to Thermal Science
- MAT 220 Discrete Mathematics
- MAT 276 Linear Algebra
- CHM 211 Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 212 Organic Chemistry II
Health/Physical Education
- 4 credit hours of Health/Physical Education (PE) Electives
Electives
- Based on transfer school requirements
Specializations
As a student of this degree program, you may select courses that reflect your interests and goals. The following specializations are suggested for students who plan to transfer to a four-year program in these areas. In many cases, the subject areas indicate sequences of courses that will prepare you to transfer into specific degree programs with full junior standing. Learn more about the Transfer Articulation Agreements by visiting www.flcc.edu/transfer.
Recommended Technical Electives for various Engineering fields which you may pursue upon transfer to a four-year institution:
Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering:
- ESC 212 Mechanics II (Dynamics) (3)
- ESC 213 Strength of Materials (3)
- ESC 235 Introduction to Thermal Science (3)
Electrical Engineering:
- MAT 220 Discrete Mathematical Structures (3)
- MAT 276 Linear Algebra (3)
- ESC 212 Mechanics II (Dynamics) (3)
- ESC 235 Introduction to Thermal Science (3)
Chemical, Ceramic and Environmental Engineering:
- CHM 211 Organic Chemistry I (5)
- CHM 212 Organic Chemistry II (5)
- ESC 212 Mechanics II (Dynamics) (3)
- ESC 235 Introduction to Thermal Science (3)
If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, you should follow the general education course requirements for transfer to SUNY and non-SUNY schools. Visit the course requirements for transfer programs web page for details.
