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Are you inspired by, and curious about, engineering marvels such as the great pyramids of Egypt, artificial hearts, super computers, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Suez Canal, solar panels, or airplanes? Unlike scientists who attempt to understand why the natural world functions the way it does, engineers are the individuals who design and create new objects or systems from their understanding of science and the needs of human beings. DCC's Engineering A.S. is designed to provide its students with a solid first two years of study in mathematics and basic sciences essential for transfer to a four year engineering program. Students who complete this program with high grades will be eligible to transfer to schools such as Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia, or other engineering schools both within and outside the Commonwealth.
UVA's Engineers Produced in Virginia Initiative
Articulation Agreement Between Virginia Polytechnic Institute College of Engineering and the VCCS
Engineering Scholarship Application
For more information consult the College Catalog.
| First Semester | ||
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| *MTH 273 | Calculus I | 4 |
| EGR 120 | Introduction to Engineering | 1 |
| CHM 111 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| HUM EEE | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| EEE | Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| *MTH 274 | Calculus II | 4 |
| EGR 126 | Computer Programming for Engineers | 3 |
| CHM 112 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH 177 | Introductory Linear Algebra | 2 |
| HLT 195 / PED | 1 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MTH 277 | Vector Calculus | 4 |
| PHY 241 | General University Physics I | 4 |
| EGR 140 | Engineering Mechanics - Statics | 3 |
| EGR 248 | Thermodynamics for Engineers | 3 |
| HUM EEE | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| HLT 195 / PED | 1 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MTH 279 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHY 242 | General University Physics II | 4 |
| EGR 245 | Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics | 3 |
| EGR 246 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| EEE | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits for AS Degree in Engineering | 71 | |
*Students who are not ready for MTH 273/274 in the first year may substitute other preparatory math courses here, but will need to take calculus in the summer to stay on the two year schedule. Students will need to discuss how to develop their math skills with program faculty.