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2024-2025 Catalog
Engineering with Areas of Concentration, AS
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Award: Associate of Science
Degree Code: CNEE (Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Engineering Concentration) - 65 Credits
Degree Code: CNEC (Chemical Engineering Concentration) - 64 Credits
Degree Code: CNEO (Computer Engineering Concentration) - 63 Credits
Degree Code: CNES (Engineering Science Concentration) - 64 Credits
Program Description
The Associate of Science Engineering Program offers a selection of engineering and other science courses for students wishing to pursue a program of study in engineering with concentrations in aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, mechanical, and engineering science. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to transfer to a college or a university that grants a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
Transfer Information
Cecil College has the following transfer agreements: https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements. Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.
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Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering
Aerospace engineer, design engineer, test engineer in government, communications, and space industries.
Chemical Engineering
Design engineer, process engineer, research and development in consumer products, and chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Computer Engineering
Software developer, programmer, software engineer, and applications engineer. Engineering Science
Engineering and science, engineering mathematics, environmental engineering and policy, transportation engineering, technical communications, medicine, business, government service, and the legal profession. General Education and Program Requirements
General Education and Program Requirement Electives - Select 9 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.
- ARTS/HUM - Arts and Humanities Electives (H) - 3 Credits1
- SOC SCI - Social Science Electives (SS) - 6 Credits 3
Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering Concentration
Requirements (20 Credits)
Chemical Engineering Concentration
Requirements (19 Credits)
Computer Engineering Concentration
Requirements (18 Credits)
Engineering Science Concentration
Requirements (19 Credits)
Concentration Electives - Select 12 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.
- ELECT - Engineering/Computer Science/Math/Science/Business Electives - 12 Credits (Must include courses from at least two different disciplines)
Recommended Sequence
The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program as a full-time student. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their degree audit at MyCecil or an academic advisor for individual degree planning.
Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering Concentration
This recommended sequence is for students who are placed into MAT 191 - Precalculus. If student is placed into MAT 201 - Calculus I (or higher), the student will take Fall I: MAT 201 - Calculus I and PHE 101, Spring I: MAT 202 - Calculus II, Fall II: MAT 203 - Multivariable Calculus and Social Science Elective (3 credits), and Spring II: MAT/PHY/PHE/CSC/CHM Elective (4 credits)
Chemical Engineering Concentration
This recommended sequence is for students who are placed into MAT 191 - Precalculus. If student is placed into MAT 201 - Calculus I (or higher), the student will take Fall I: MAT 201 - Calculus I, PHE 101,and Free Elective (1 credit), Spring I: MAT 202 - Calculus II and Social Science Elective (3), Fall II: MAT 203 - Multivariable Calculus, and Spring II: Arts and Humanities Elective (3 credits) and MAT/PHY/PHE/CSC/CHM Elective (3 credits).
Computer Engineering Concentration
This recommended sequence is for students who are placed into MAT 191 - Precalculus. If student is placed into MAT 201 - Calculus I (or higher), the student will take Fall I: MAT 201 - Calculus I and PHE 101, Spring I: MAT 202 - Calculus II, Arts and Humanities Elective (3 credits), and a Free Elective (1 Credit), Fall II: MAT 203 - Multivariable Calculus, and Spring II: Social Science Elective (3 Credits) and MAT/PHY/PHE/CSC/CHM Elective (4 credits).
Engineering Science Concentration
This recommended sequence is for students who are placed into MAT 191 - Precalculus. If student is placed into MAT 201 - Calculus I (or higher), the student will take Fall I: MAT 201 - Calculus I and PHE 101, Spring I: MAT 202 - Calculus II and a Social Science Elective (3 Credits), Fall II: MAT 203 - Multivariable Calculus, and Spring II: MAT/PHY/PHE/CSC/CHM Elective (4 credits)
Spring II (16 Credits)
- MAT 203 - Multivariable Calculus (M) Credits: 4
- MAT 246 - Introduction to Differential Equations (M) Credits: 3
Elective - Engineering, Math, Science, Computer Science, or Business Credits: 3 Elective - Engineering, Math, Science, Computer Science, or Business Credits: 3 Elective - Engineering, Math, Science, Computer Science, or Business Credits: 3
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will meet the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and be able to:
- Apply the engineering design process including the design, completion, analysis and data interpretation
- Function on multidisciplinary teams
- Identify the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
- Communicate in an effective and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Additional Outcomes - Area of Concentration in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering
Upon successful completion of this concentration, students will also be able to:
- Describe the kinetics concerning force and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum for a particle and a rigid body
- Apply the rules of equilibrium of a particle and a rigid body the application of force vectors
- Discuss the basic concepts of thermodynamics
- Explain the various mechanical properties of materials
Additional Outcomes - Area of Concentration in Chemical Engineering
Upon successful completion of this concentration, students will also be able to:
- Define and differentiate between the principles of chemical kinetics and equilibrium
- Explain the processes of the bonding, structure, preparations, and reactions of organic compounds
Additional Outcomes - Area of Concentration in Computer Engineering
Upon successful completion of this concentration, students will also be able to:
- Describe the elements and processes of programming problem solving
- Analyze the uses of selection and repetition structures
- Construct one and two dimensional arrays
- Analyze and design synchronous sequential circuits
Note
1 Selection may not include EGL designation.
2 Students placed in MAT 201 or higher math may replace MAT 191 with MAT, PHY, PHE, CSC, or CHM elective(s); students must satisfy the four credit requirement.
3 Courses must be from two different disciplines.
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