Program Description
This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year university to complete their BS degree in Civil Engineering. It allows students to complete the first two years of the BS degree at the community college. Civil engineers design, build, and maintain the foundation for our modern society – our buildings, roads and bridges, drinking water and energy systems, seaports and airports, and the infrastructure for a cleaner environment, to name just a few. Civil engineering is an exciting profession because at the end of the day you can see the results of your work, whether this is a completed bridge, a high-rise building, a subway station, or a hydroelectric dam. This program introduces students to calculus, physics, and engineering applications and it includes courses that are designed to transfer to Colorado State University or University of Colorado in order to continue studies in civil engineering. This is a designed career pathway in civil engineering. The Associate of Engineering Science (AES) degree prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in civil engineering at a four-year university, specifically Colorado State University and University of Colorado.
The AES in Civil Engineering requires you to enter prepared to take Calculus I (MAT 2410) and General College Chemistry I (CHE 1111). See an advisor to discuss testing out options, review transfer university requirements, and to develop an academic plan that works for you.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AES degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information please see your Academic Advisor.
There are multiple ways to pursue a degree in Engineering. It is very important to work with your Academic 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 Civil Engineering and transfer to the University of Colorado and Colorado State University and are college chemistry and calculus ready, the AES in Civil Engineering is the most direct path to a Bachelor’s degree in this field. It is recommended that you meet with your advisor before selecting a pathway in Engineering.
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 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| MAT 2420 | Calculus II: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| PHY 2111 | Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| EGG 1060 | Intro to Engineering Computing | 4 |
| EGG 2011 | Engineering Mechanics I - Statics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take Intro to Engineering Computing (EGG 1060).
Students transferring to the University of Colorado, may take either Intro to Engineering Computing (EGG 1060) or Computer Science I (CSC 1060) to fulfill this requirement. EGG 1060 is preferred for students transferring to the University of Colorado.
Third Semester
| MAT 2430 or MAT 2431 | Calculus III (MAT 2430) or Calculus III w/Engineering Apps (MAT 2431) | 4 |
| CHE 1112 or PHY 2112 | General College Chemistry II w/Lab (CHE 1112) or Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (PHY 2112) | 5 |
| EGG 2012 | Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics | 3 |
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins
must take General College Chemistry II w/Lab (
CHE 1112). Students transferring to the University of Colorado
must take Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (
PHY 2112).
Fourth Semester
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take EGG 1050 and EGG 1051. Students transferring to the University of Colorado Boulder must take EGG 2030.
Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take ENG 1022 and one Science/Technical Elective. These courses include Thermodynamics (EGG 2020), Physical Geology w/Lab (GEY 1111), General College Biology I w/Lab (BIO 1111), Botany (BIO 2121), Environmental Geology w/Lab (GEY 1135), and HLT 2140 Introductory Soil Science. EGG 2030 also transfers to CSU.
Students transferring to University of Colorado, must take 6 credits of electives. One elective must be from CAD either Civil 3D (CAD 2332) which is preferred, AutoCAD (CAD 1101 and CAD 1102), or Revit (CAD 2220). The other elective must be completed from either Physical Geology (GEY 1111) or Thermodynamics (EGG 2020) to fulfill Civil Engineering requirements.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AES degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| EGG 1040 | Engineering Projects | 3 |
| MAT 2410 | Calculus I: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Spring Semester 2
| MAT 2420 | Calculus II: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| PHY 2111 | Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Summer Semester 3
| EGG 2011 | Engineering Mechanics I - Statics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
| MAT 2430 or MAT 2431 | Calculus III (MAT 2430) or Calculus III w/Engineering Apps (MAT 2431) | 4 |
| CHE 1112 or PHY 2112 | General College Chemistry II w/Lab (CHE 1112) or Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (PHY 2112) | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take General College Chemistry II w/Lab (CHE 1112). Students transferring to the University of Colorado must take Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (PHY 2112).
Spring Semester 5
| MAT 2562 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| EGG 2012 | Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics | 3 |
| EGG 1060 | Intro to Engineering Computing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take Intro to Engineering Computing (EGG 1060).
Students transferring to the University of Colorado, may take either Intro to Engineering Computing (EGG 1060) or Computer Science I (CSC 1060) to fulfill this requirement. EGG 1060 is preferred for students transferring to the University of Colorado.
Summer Semester 6
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
| CHE 1111 | General College Chemistry I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| EGG 1050 and EGG 1051 or EGG 2030 | Engineering Data Analysis (EGG 1050) and Experimental Design (EGG 1051) or Mechanical Solids (EGG 2030) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take EGG 1050 and EGG 1051. Students transferring to University of Colorado Boulder must take EGG 2030.
Spring Semester 8
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take ENG 1022 and one Science/Technical Elective. These courses include Thermodynamics (EGG 2020), Physical Geology w/Lab (GEY 1111), General College Biology I w/Lab (BIO 1111), Botany (BIO 2121), Environmental Geology w/Lab (GEY 1135), and Introductory Soil Science (HLT 2140). EGG 2030 also transfers to CSU.
Students transferring to University of Colorado, must take 6 credits of electives. One elective from CAD either Civil 3D (CAD 2332) which is preferred, AutoCAD (CAD 1101 and CAD 1102), or Revit (CAD 2220). The other elective must be completed from either Principles of Computing (CSC 1001), Intro to Programming (CSC 1019), Physical Geology (GEY 1111) or Thermodynamics (EGG 2020) to fulfill Civil Engineering requirements.