Program Description
This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year university to complete their BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. It allows students to complete the first two years of the BS degree at the community college. Mechanical engineering combines engineering physics, mathematics, and materials science principles, preparing them to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain systems that incorporate motion, energy, and force. Mechanical engineers are creative problem solvers who design, develop, and manufacture the machines and instrumentation that run energy, building, environmental, and transportation systems. This program introduces students to calculus, physics, and engineering applications and it includes courses that are designed to transfer to Colorado State University and University of Colorado in order to continue studies in mechanical engineering. This is a designed career pathway in mechanical engineering. The Associate of Engineering Science (AES) degree prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in mechanical engineering at a four-year university, specifically Colorado State University and University of Colorado.
The AES in Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering to transfer to University of Colorado and Colorado State University and are college chemistry and calculus ready, the AES in Mechanical 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 University of Colorado Boulder 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 Boulder.
Third Semester
| MAT 2430 or MAT 2431 | Calculus III (MAT 2430) or Calculus III w/Engineering Apps (MAT 2431) | 4 |
| PHY 2112 | Physics: Calculus-Based II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| EGG 2012 | Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics | 3 |
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
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.
Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take ENG 1022. Students transferring to University of Colorado Boulder must take an AES in Mechanical Elective.
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 |
| PHY 2112 | Physics: Calculus-Based II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
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 University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Denver, or University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 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 Boulder, University of Colorado Denver, or University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
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.
Students transferring to University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Denver, or University of Colorado Colorado Springs must take an AES in Mechanical Elective.