Associate of Engineering Science in General Engineering
My Academic Plan
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
There are multiple ways to pursue a degree in engineering. It is very important to work with your Pathways Advisor to develop the best academic plan for where you are starting and where you are hoping to transfer.
For students who want to complete a degree in engineering and are undecided about the engineering field or transfer university, but are college chemistry and calculus ready, the AES in General Engineering is the most direct path to a Bachelor's degree. The majority of coursework will transfer to most universities, but it is important to consult with your pathways advisor when selecting electives in the third and fourth semesters. Not all credits are guaranteed to transfer for Bachelor's degree requirements at all universities or for all engineering fields. It is recommended that you meet with your advisor before selecting a pathway in engineering.
Program Description
This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year university to complete their BS degree in Engineering. It allows students to complete most of the coursework of 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. This program introduces students to calculus, physics, and engineering and it includes courses that are designed to transfer to universities in order to continue studies in engineering. Career paths in engineering include chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, geological, geophysical, mechanical, mining, petroleum, and quantum engineering. We offer specific degrees in Civil Engineering (AES) and Mechanical Engineering (AES). The Associate of Engineering Science (AES) in General Engineering prepares students to complete the remaining portion of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering at a four-year university.
The AES in General Engineering requires you 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 an advisor to discuss testing out options, review transfer university requirements, and to develop an academic plan that works for you.
Learn more about this program.
First Semester
| MAT 2410 | Calculus I: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| CHE 1111 | General College Chemistry I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| EGG 1040 | Engineering Projects | 3 |
| ENGLISH | Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: If you intend to transfer to Colorado State University, you should take English Composition I (ENG 1021) and English Composition II (ENG 1022).
If you intend to transfer to Colorado School of Mines, you should take Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) or English Composition II (ENG 1022).
Second Semester
| MAT 2420 | Calculus II: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| PHY 2111 | Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| CSC 1060 or EGG 1060 | Computer Science I (CSC 1060) or Intro to Engineering Computing (EGG 1060) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: If you intend to transfer to Colorado State University, you should take Intro to Engineering Computing EGG 1060.
If you intend to transfer to Colorado School of Mines, it is recommended you take Computer Science I CSC 1060 which will be accepted for some of their programs. EGG 1060 does not transfer to Mines.
If you intend to transfer to University of Colorado, it is recommended you take Intro to Engineering Computing (EGG 1060).
Third Semester
| MAT 2430 or MAT 2431 | Calculus III (2430) or Calculus III w/ Engineering Apps (2431) | 4 |
| PHY 2112 | Physics: Calculus-Based II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| ELECTIVE | Engineering Mechanics I-Statics (EGG 2011) or AES Elective* | 3 |
| ECO 2002 or ECO 2001 | Principles of Microeconomics (2002) or Macroeconomics (2001) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Either ECO 2001 Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) or ECO 2002 Microeconomics (GT-SS1) needs to be completed to transfer to Mines equivalent to EBGN201.
Fourth Semester
| MAT 2562 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHI 2018 | Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | HIS 2015/LIT 2002/SOC 2007/POS 2025 or Any AES Elective* | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Associate of Engineering Science Elective* | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Associate of Engineering Science Elective* | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: PHI 2018 Environmental Ethics (GT-AH3) needs to be completed with either Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) or English Composition II (ENG 1022) to transfer to Colorado School of Mines equivalent to HASS100.
If you intend to transfer to Colorado State University, you should take ENG 1022.
If you intend to transfer to Colorado School of Mines, you should complete either 20th Century World History (HIS 2015), World Literature After 1600 (LIT 2002), Environmental Sociology (SOC 2007), or Comparative Government (PSC 2025).
If you intend to transfer to another university other than Colorado School of Mines or Colorado State University, you should take an Associate of Engineering Science Engineering Elective.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
*Associate of Engineering Science in General Engineering Electives include: EGG 1050, EGG 1051, EGG 1060, EGG 2011, EGG 2012, EGG 2020, EGG 2030, EGG 2041, MAT 1260, BIO 1111, CHE 1112, GEY 1111, CSC 1060, and/or CSC 1061. It is important to consult with a pathways advisor to select the correct electives based on your preferred engineering field and transfer institution.
The additional AES electives that transfer to the Colorado School of Mines include: CSC 1019 and CNG 1024 or CIS 2043. In addition, you may also select two credits from any Physical Education (PED) course and/or up to 6 additional credits from either 1000 and/or 2000 World Language courses including all GT-AH4 courses and/or from any 2000-level GT courses from the following categories: GT-HI1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-SS1, GT-SS2, and/or GT-SS3. These courses can be used to fulfill mid-level humanities and social sciences requirements at Mines.
Colorado School of Mines Notes: Either ECO 2001 Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) or ECO 2002 Microeconomics (GT-SS1) needs to be completed to transfer to Mines equivalent to EBGN201. PHI 2018 Environmental Ethics (GT-AH3) needs to be completed with either Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) or English Composition II (ENG 1022) to transfer to Mines equivalent to HASS100. Select either (HIS 2015) 20th Century World History or (LIT 2002) World Literature After 1600 or (SOC 2007) Environmental Sociology or (POS 2025) Comparative Government to meet the HASS200 requirement at Mines. CSC 1019 must be completed with either CNG 1024 or CIS 2043 to transfer to Mines equivalent to CSCI101 and be accepted as an elective for this degree. In addition, you may also select two credits from any Physical Education (PED) course and/or up to 6 additional credits from either 1000 and/or 2000 World Language courses including all GT-AH4 courses and/or from any 2000-level GT courses from the following categories: GT-HI1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-SS1, GT-SS2, and/or GT-SS3.
These courses can be used to fulfill mid-level humanities and social sciences requirements at Mines. Students should contact a Mines advisor and refer to the Catalog information at https://catalog.mines.edu to obtain information regarding course transfer. To learn more about core requirements at Mines, students can also visit: https://catalog.mines.edu/undergraduate/undergraduateinformation/distributedcore/.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.