Program Overview

Associate in Science-Transfer to Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Track 2/MRP

Overview

If you love solving problems and helping people, bioengineering or chemical engineering may be the right path for you. The Associate of Science degree in bioengineering and chemical engineering (AS-T Track II MRP) is a 95-credit specialized transfer degree designed to prepare students for admission with junior status standing into bioengineering and chemical engineering programs at participating baccalaureate institutions.

AS, Bioengineering & Chemical Engineering Requirements

Communications Requirement - 5 credits

• ENGL& 101 - English Composition I

Distribution Requirements - 15 credits

AS degree students must complete a minimum of:

• five credits in Humanities;
• five credits in Social Sciences; and
• five credits in either Humanities or Social Sciences.

Quantitative Skills Requirement: 15 credits

Complete the following:

• MATH& 151 - Calculus I
• MATH& 152 - Calculus II
• MATH& 163 - Calculus III

Pre-Major Requirements: 40 credits

Complete the following:

• CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry with Lab I
• CHEM& 162 - General Chemistry with Lab II
• CHEM& 163 - General Chemistry with Lab III
• CHEM& 261 - Organic Chemistry with Lab I
• MATH 230 - Differential Equations
• PHYS 201 - Mechanics
• PHYS 202 - Electricity and Magnetism
• PHYS 203 - Waves, Thermodynamics and Modern Topics

Remaining Credit Requirement: 20 credits

Complete the following, with faculty advisor pre-approval:

A minimum of 20 credits should be taken from the following list. Students do not need to take all of the courses on the list. Particular course requirements depend on the institution and major.

At least one of these courses must be BIOL& 211 or CHEM& 262.

• BIOL& 211 - Majors Cell
• BIOL& 212 - Majors Animal
• CHEM& 262 - Organic Chemistry with Lab II
• CS& 141 - Computer Science I Java
• CS& 131 - Computer Science I C++
• ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing
• ENGR& 104 - Introduction to Design
• ENGR& 204 - Electrical Circuits
• ENGR& 214 - Statics
• MATH 220 - Linear Algebra
• MATH& 264 - Calculus IV

Total Program Credits: 95

Learning Outcomes

• Have completed the necessary coursework to apply to an engineering program at a four-year college or university.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Have been introduced to the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
• Have been introduced to the engineering design process with constraints where they learn
  • to function on multidisciplinary teams,
  • to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
  • demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility
  • to communicate effectively.
• Have been introduced to the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.
• Have recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long learning.
• Have knowledge of contemporary engineering issues.

Notes

Importance of Advising. Advising is an important part of completing a degree. Students are responsible for checking the transfer requirements of 4-year schools they plan to attend; advisors can help with this.

Engineering is an “early advising” program. This means an Engineering student should meet with a faculty advisor in their first quarter. Faculty Advisors are teachers and experts in their subject. Making an appointment with an advisor will help students stay on track with their academic plans.