Engineering (A.S.)
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Purpose
The associate of science curriculum in engineering is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to complete baccalaureate degree programs in engineering.
Admission Requirements and Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum.
Program Curriculum
| 1st Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 111 College Chemistry I | 4 | |
| EGR 120 Introduction to Engineering | 2 | See Note 1. |
| ENG 111 College Composition I | 3 | |
| MTH 173 Calculus with Analytical Geometry I | 5 | |
| SDV 100 College Success Skills | 1 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 2nd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| CHM 112 College Chemistry II | 4 | |
| EGR 126 Computer Programming for Engineers | 3 | |
| EGR 140 Engineering Mechanics—Statics | 3 | See Note 2. |
| ENG 112 College Composition II | 3 | |
| MTH 174 Calculus with Analytical Geometry II | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 3rd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| EGR 246 Mechanics of Materials | 3 | See Note 3. |
| EGR 248 Thermodynamics for Engineers | 3 | |
| HLT/PED Health or Physical Education | 1 | |
| MTH 277 Vector Calculus | 4 | |
| PHY 241 General University Physics I | 4 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 4th Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| EGR 245 Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics | 3 | See Note 4. |
| MTH 279 Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 | |
| PHY 242 General University Physics II | 4 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits For Program | 71 |
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
- MTH 164 or the equivalent is the prerequisite for EGR 120.
- MTH 173 is the prerequisite for EGR 140.
- EGR 140 and MTH 174 are prerequisites for EGR 246.
- EGR 140, MTH 174, and PHY 241 are prerequisites for EGR 245.
- The social sciences elective requirement can be satisfied by courses with the following prefixes: ECO, GEO, PLS, HIS, PSY, and SOC.
- The humanities elective requirement can be satisfied by completing literature (ENG), foreign language, humanities (HUM), philosophy (PHI), art (ART), music (MUS), speech courses addressing performing arts and the history of theatre (CST), or religion (REL) courses. ENG 112, CST 100, CST 105, and CST 115 may not be used to satisfy humanities elective requirements.
- Students are encouraged to consult their faculty advisors or transfer colleges for advice regarding the selection of electives and other requirements specific to the engineering programs at the institutions where they plan to transfer.
- Transfer Articulation Agreement with the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Virginia. Graduates of this program with 3.5 GPAs will meet the transfer requirements to U.Va. and may pursue their bachelor degrees in engineering by taking on-site and distance education courses from U.Va. offered at John Tyler Community College’s campuses or attending classes in Charlottesville. JTCC graduates with GPAs of less than 3.5 may seek admission to the U.Va. portion of the program in the same manner as all other students wishing to enter U.Va. degree programs.
Additional Resource
For additional information on this program, please contact the Division of Engineering, Business and Public Services at 804-706-5121 (Chester) or 804-594-1480 (Midlothian).
2012-2013 Catalog
