Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Science degree. The program
provides basic preparation for students who plan to continue engineering studies at
a four-year college. Applicants should have above-average grades in high school mathematics
and chemistry. High school physics is recommended. Applicants with deficiencies in
science or mathematics may be accepted and given an opportunity to complete appropriate
courses to strengthen their background before acceptance into the program.
The College's Engineering Science Program is affiliated with the Two-Year Engineering
Science Association (TYESA) and the Association of Engineering Colleges of New York
State (AECNYS).
Program Outcomes
At the completion of the AS Engineering Science Degree program, a student will be
able to
Effectively write grammatically correct essays with a focused main idea, logically
developed with supporting details including the incorporation of information from
secondary sources, properly cited;
Critically read and orally present researched information in an organized, effective
manner;
Demonstrate the ability to conduct and document research, including gathering information,
logically analyzing problems, drawing inferences, and proposing solutions;
Apply appropriate mathematical procedures and quantitative methods to solve practical
problems in mathematics and in engineering science;
Demonstrate an understanding of scientific principles of inquiry including hypothesis
formation, designing and conducting experiments, and formulating conclusions in chemistry
and physics;
Demonstrate an understanding of good laboratory practice;
Understand and critically analyze human society, behavior, and our institutions;
Demonstrate knowledge of the arts, such as literature, philosophy, music, visual arts
and/or performing arts and their relationship with history, society and culture;
Utilize the computer to analyze engineering problems and designs of equipment, structures,
mathematical processes, and numerical analysis through use of original source code
in higher-level languages;
Learn to think analytically as an engineer, including concepts of spatial relationships,
drawing, descriptive geometry, vector analysis, and CAD.CAM systems;
Become familiar with internal logic circuitry of computer programming, data structures,
and overall internal computer organization;
Demonstrate the ability to analyze electric circuits in the time-and-phasor-domains
using techniques such as nodal and mesh analysis, Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits,
transient analysis of first-and second-order circuits, and phasor analysis of one-and
three-phase circuits;
Apply chemistry and physics principles to practical analysis of mechanics, materials,
and electronics.
Requirements for Program Entry
High School diploma or equivalent
Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment
Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements or who have other
learning issues, extra assistance is available through the Learning Center, The Gary
and Janaki Math Center, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and
English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.
