Virginia Highlands Community College : Science - Specialization in Engineering

Program Coordinator: Robert May, OTC 1108A, Ext. 2432
Length: Four semesters (two years)

Purpose: This program is designed to provide the first two years of a degree in engineering science with particular emphasis on the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science PRODUCED in Virginia initiative. Students who are planning to transfer into other engineering programs at the University of Virginia or other four-year institutions are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and to consult with their counselor or advisor at Virginia Highlands Community College in planning their program.

First Semester (Fall)

Course Number	Course Title	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
ENG 111	College Composition I	3	0	3
HIS	History (101 or 121)	3	0	3
MTH 173	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	5	0	5
MTH 177	Introductory Linear Algebra	2	0	2
CHM 111	College Chemistry I	3	3	4
SDV 101	Orientation to College Success	1	0	1
	Total	17	3	18

Second Semester (Spring)

Course Number	Course Title	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
ENG 112	College Composition II	3	0	3
HIS	History (102 or 122)	3	0	3
MTH 174	Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	5	0	5
EGR 120	Introduction to Engineering	1	0	1
EGR 140	Engineering Mechanics – Statics	3	0	3
CST 110	Introduction to Communication	3	0	3
	Total	18	0	18

Third Semester (Fall)

Course Number	Course Title	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
HUM	1*Literature or Humanities Elective	3	0	3
EEE	2*Social Science Elective	3	0	3
MTH 277	Vector Calculus	4	0	4
SCI	PHY 241 University Physics I	3	3	4
EGR 245	Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics	3	0	3
PED	3*Physical Education	0	2-3	1
	Total	16	5-6	18

Fourth Semester (Spring)

Course Number	Course Title	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
ENG	1*Literature or Humanities Elective	3	0	3
ITP	4*Computer Programming Course	4	0	4
MTH 279	Ordinary Differential Equations	4	0	4
SCI	PHY 242 University Physics II	3	3	4
EGR 246	Mechanics of Materials	3	0	3
	Total	17	3	18

Total Minimum Credits for the AA&S Degree

Must be chosen from ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252, or the following humanities courses: ART 201, 202; foreign languages; MUS 121, 122; PHI 101; REL 200, 210, 230; CST 130, 151, 152. Transfer students are advised to consider four-year college and university requirements in making their choices.
Recommended social sciences: ECO 201, 202; GEO 210, 220; PLS 135, 211, 212; PSY 200; SOC 200.
Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for physical education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions may require a PED activity course in the general education core.
Students should enroll in ITP 120, ITP 132, or a computer programming course as approved by the division.

Last updated: 3/17/2009 8:34:57 AM