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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Foundation
Major
Engineering Technology
Area of study
Engineering
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Southeast Missouri State University's pre-engineering program provides a two-year foundation in science, mathematics, and engineering principles. Designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year engineering programs, the curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Graduates are equipped for careers in various engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The pre-engineering program at Southeast Missouri State University is a two-year curriculum that prepares students for transfer to another university to complete their degree in engineering. The program provides a foundation in science and mathematics, as well as introductory coursework in engineering principles. Upon completion of the pre-engineering curriculum, students will be prepared to transfer to a four-year engineering program and continue their studies in a specific engineering discipline.


Objectives:

  • To provide students with a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering principles.
  • To prepare students for transfer to a four-year engineering program.
  • To help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Outline:

The pre-engineering curriculum consists of 64-68 credit hours of coursework, including:

  • Core Courses (53 hours):
  • General Chemistry (5)
  • Principles of Microeconomics or Macroeconomics (3)
  • English Composition (3)
  • Rhetoric and Critical Thinking (3)
  • Physics and Engineering Concepts (3)
  • Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (3)
  • Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (3)
  • Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3)
  • Differential Equations I (3)
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Design Processes (3)
  • General Physics I (5)
  • General Physics II (5)
  • American History I or II, Modern European Civilization (3)
  • Option Courses (11-15 hours):
  • Engineering Mechanics-Statics (3)
  • Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)
  • Earth Science Environmental Hazard (3)
  • Residential Architectural Drafting and Design (3)
  • Foundation of Inorganic Chemistry (3)
  • Foundation of Organic Chemistry and Lab (5)
  • Computer Science (3)
  • Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)
  • Circuit Analysis (4)
  • Dynamics (3)
  • Mechanics of Materials (4)
  • Introduction of Psychology (3)
  • Biology Principles (3)
  • Physical Geology (3)
  • Linear Algebra (3)

Assessment:

Assessment methods in the pre-engineering program may include:

  • Exams (midterms, finals, quizzes)
  • Homework assignments
  • Projects
  • Presentations
  • Class participation

Teaching:

The pre-engineering program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are dedicated to student success. The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:

  • Lectures
  • Discussions
  • Labs
  • Problem-solving sessions
  • Group projects

Careers:

Graduates of the pre-engineering program are prepared for careers in a variety of engineering disciplines, including:

  • Civil engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Chemical engineering
  • Computer engineering
  • Environmental engineering
  • Industrial engineering
  • Nuclear engineering
  • Petroleum engineering
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