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If you enjoy math and science and you are looking for an interesting career in the engineering field, Iowa Western’s Pre-Engineering program is a great place to get started. After completing the Associate of Science degree program, you’ll have the foundation needed to transfer to a four-year institution and complete a bachelor’s degree in the engineering field of your choice.
In this program, you will also complete a 1 credit hour Engineering Orientation course designed to introduce you to various career options in engineering, and develop an academic plan that will help prepare you for transferring on to complete your bachelor’s degree.
Job Outlook
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
What will you do
The Pre-Engineering program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion of this two-year Associate of Science degree. There is a large variety of specialties within the field of engineering that students can choose to focus on, such as aerospace, chemical, construction, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, civil, and computer engineering, just to name a few. Engineering has become increasingly diverse. It’s not just about building and designing things—it’s about building and designing environments where people can work, live, and thrive. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required for almost all entry-level engineering jobs.
Wages
- This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
First Semester | ||||
| MAT 211 - Calculus I 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 105 - Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CHM 166 - General Chemistry I 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EGR 100 - Engineering Orientation 1 | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EGR 160 - Engineering I 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| MAT 217 - Calculus II 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 106 - Composition II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 210 - Classical Physics I 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 211 - Classical Physics I Lab 1 | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EGR 165 - Engineering II 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| MAT 220 - Calculus III | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 220 - Classical Physics II | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 221 - Classical Physics II Lab | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
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Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| MAT 227 - Elementary Differential Equations with Laplace 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 112 - Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CHM 176 - General Chemistry II | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
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Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 64.0 | ||||
Notes:One elective must also satisfy the diversity requirement. 2 Electives should be chosen to match requirements of transfer institutions. | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Calculate and apply derivatives.
- Calculate and apply integrals.
- Analyze and compute infinite series and sequences.
- Work in team setting.
- Solve engineering problems.
- Solve physics problems.
Program Disclaimers
- Because career opportunities associated with this degree are so varied, salaries vary considerably as well. To explore careers and gather specific salary information, we encourage you to visit the following website: IHaveaPlanIowa