Engineering Science (A.S.)

Engineering Science is a two-year college-parallel curriculum offering the basic first two years of a bachelor-level engineering program. By successfully completing the requirements for this curriculum, you can expect to transfer to a four-year engineering college to continue work in one of many branches of engineering (e.g., aerospace, electrical, mechanical).

To apply for this program, you should be in the upper third of your high school graduating class, and should have an interest, aptitude and good high school performance in mathematics and the physical sciences. A minimum preparation of three and one-half years of mathematics, chemistry, and physics is expected.

By successfully completing an A.S. degree in Engineering Science, you may transfer to a four-year engineering institution with junior-level status. This program has general articulation agreements between the two-year Engineering Science Association and the Association of Engineering Colleges of New York State. These two associations represent the two-year engineering colleges and the four-year institutions, respectively.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Engineering Science degree program is to prepare students for transfer to 4-year engineering institutions where they can complete the requirements for the BS degree in the engineering field.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply mathematical theories and techniques to analyze and solve complex engineering problems.
2. Integrate principles of engineering with scientific methods to design solutions and evaluate outcomes using a systematic and      logical approach.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in the application of theoretical concepts and laboratory techniques from chemistry and physics to address engineering challenges.
4. Critically evaluate engineering data and experiments to draw informed conclusions, identifying and mitigating errors or uncertainties in the process.
5. Communicate engineering solutions effectively, both orally and in writing, using appropriate technical language and tools.

Admission Requirements:

1. Successful completion (minimum grade of 75 or C) of one year of high school precalculus, or MAT 143  (preferred), or MAT 120 , or equivalent.
2. Successful completion (minimum grade of 75 or C) of one year of high school physics (must be Regents if New York State), or PHY 103 , or equivalent. A laboratory is a required component of these courses.

Students who do not meet these prerequisites at time of admission may be admitted to the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics and Science (A.S.)  program. Students will have the opportunity to complete the prerequisites under this alternate program and may re-apply to the Engineering Science A.S. program once the prerequisites have been met.