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Mechanical Engineering, AES

2024-2025

CIP 141901 (EMEC)

This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year university to complete their BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. It allows students to complete the first two years of the BS degree at the community college. Students explore calculus, physics, and engineering applications. Mechanical engineering combines engineering physics, mathematics, and materials science principles, preparing them to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain systems that incorporate motion, energy, and force. Mechanical engineers are creative problem solvers who design, develop, and manufacture the machines and instrumentation that run energy, building, environmental, and transportation systems. This program introduces students to calculus, physics, and engineering applications and it includes courses that are design to transfer to Colorado State University and University of Colorado in order to continue studies in mechanical engineering. This is a designed career pathway in mechanical engineering. The Associate of Engineering Science (AES) degree prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in mechanical engineering at a four-year university, specifically Colorado State University and University of Colorado.

The AES in Mechanical Engineering requires you to enter prepared to take Calculus (MAT 2410), General College Chemistry I (CHE 1111), and Calculus-based Physics (PHY 2111). Any needed prerequisites to be ready for these courses will not count for this degree. For some students, a general AS degree is a better fit. It allows you to apply college-level courses in College Algebra, Pre-calculus, and Physics. See an advisor to discuss testing out options, review transfer university requirements, and to develop an academic plan that works for you.

Program Requirements

General Education Courses (34 credit hours)
Written Communications (3 credit hours)
Mathematics (10 credit hours)
Arts and Humanities (3 credit hours)
  • GT – One GT Pathways Arts and Humanities course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hours)
  • GT – One GT Pathways Social and Behavioral Sciences course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)
Major Required Courses (27-30 credit hours)

(Each track is specific to the transfer Institution)

Track II: University of Colorado
Choose one Engineering course group
3 Credits OR EGG 1040 First Year Engineering Projects 3 Credits OR EGG 1020 Introduction to Engineering Methodologies 3 Credits OR EGG 1051 Introduction to Experimental Design and Engineering 2 Credits AND EGG 1030 Robotics Design 1 Credit
Choose one Elective Course (3-4 credit hours)
Note(s)

1MAT 2431 is preferred,however, additional credits over 64 may not transfer to all universities

2MAT 2562 is preferred. If a student takes both MAT 2560 and MAT 2540 additional credits over 64 may result which may not transfer to all universities.

Total: 61-64 Credit Hours

Graduation Requirements