Engineering (A.S.)
Associate in Science
Program Advisor: José R. Colmenares
413-236-4695 • jcolmenares@berkshirecc.edu
Engineers are typically thought of as problem-solving, technically skilled people. However, they also need to be creative, imaginative and aware of social needs and problems. The well- rounded education provided by this program cultivates self- knowledge and leads to the specialized fields of professional engineering. This Engineering degree program follows the first two years at most institutions offering a baccalaureate degree in engineering so that students who complete the program can successfully transfer to colleges like Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University of Massachusetts, Clarkson University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to:
- Attain a broad fundamental base from which graduates are well equipped to continue their education in a variety of engineering disciplines at Baccalaureate institutions;
- Apply engineering and scientific methods to formulate and solve engineering problems both theoretically and numerically;
- Demonstrate competence in collaboration with individuals and teams of multicultural and multidisciplinary backgrounds;
- Communicate clearly and coherently in written, oral and graphical forms; and
- Appreciate the need for continued professional development and lifelong learning.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete all program and general education credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.
Program Courses
| CHM-101 | Introductory Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-102 | Introductory Chemistry II | 4 |
| ENT-115 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| ENT-185 | Engineering Computer Applications | 4 |
| ENT-261 | Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism & Light | 4 |
| MAT-152 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT-251 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT-218 | Probability & Statistics for Scientists & Engineers | 3 |
| MAT-253 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT-254 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| - | Tech Electives | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
BIO-101 : See footnote 1
Tech Electives : See footnote 2
General Education Courses
| COM- | Communication | 3 |
| ENG- | English Composition/Writing | 6 |
| MAT-151 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENT-161 | Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| - | General Education Electives | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23 |
ENG : See footnote 4
General Education Electives : See footnote 3
Additional Requirements
| Core Competencies Portfolio |
4 items |
| FORUM |
4 units |
| Health/Fitness |
30 hours |
Minimum Cumulative Average
| Overall |
2.000 |
| Program requirements |
2.000 |
Suggested Pathway to Graduation
The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
| CHM-101 | Introductory Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG- | English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| ENT-115 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| MAT-151 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Semester
| ENG- | English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| CHM-102 | Introductory Chemistry II | 4 |
| - | Or | |
| BIO-101 | General Biology I | 4 |
| MAT-152 | Calculus II | 4 |
| ENT-161 | Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| ENT-185 | Engineering Computer Applications | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
ENG : See footnote 4
BIO-101 : See footnote 1
Third Semester
| ENT-261 | Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism & Light | 4 |
| MAT-251 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT-253 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| - | Technical Elective | 3 |
| - | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Technical Elective : See footnote 2
General Education Elective : See footnote 3
Fourth Semester
| MAT-218 | Probability & Statistics for Scientists & Engineers | 3 |
| MAT-254 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| - | Technical Elective | 3 |
| COM- | Communication | 3 |
| - | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Technical Elective : See footnote 2
General Education Elective : See footnote 3
Footnotes
- Students planning to major in Chemical Engineering should take CHM-102.
- Take two technical electives as follows:
- General Education Electives chosen from the following: History, Humanities and Fine Arts, Behavioral and Social Science, Environmental Studies.
- Students are strongly encouraged to select ENG-116, Technical Writing, as their second English Composition/Writing course.