Pre-Engineering (A.P.E.)

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Program Summary

The Associate of Pre-Engineering (A.P.E.) program is designed for students who have not decided on an engineering major or who plan to complete the first two years of their engineering education at Southern Utah University and then transfer to another institution to complete an engineering degree.

Program Information

The student must complete a total of at least 68 credit hours selecting classes as indicated below. If continuing at a different school, it is highly recommended that students carefully study the course requirements of the institution where they intend to finish their degree to insure maximum applicability of coursework.

Students are strongly encouraged to work closely with a faculty mentor and their Student Success Advisor in their major emphasis area, both at initial registration and throughout their program experience.

Associate of Pre-Engineering General Education Requirements (19-21 Credits)

ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Academic Writing 3 Credit(s) or ENGL 1010E - Introduction to Academic Writing, Extended 5 Credit(s)*
ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing 3 Credit(s)
INFO 1010 - Information Literacy 1 Credit(s)
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)
CHEM 1215 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit(s)
MATH 1210 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s) **
A minimum of 3 credits from the American Institutions, Fine Arts, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences, or Life Sciences Knowledge Areas 3 Credit(s)

Notes

* Students with ACT English sub-scores of 29 or above will receive 3 credits of ENGL 1010 (Pass grade).

** Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Pre-Engineering Curriculum (49 Credits)

Math, Science, and Engineering Core (18 Credits)

ENGR 1050 - Introduction to Engineering Design 1 Credit(s)
ENGR 2010 - Statics 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1220 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s)
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I 4 Credit(s)
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab 1 Credit(s)
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II 4 Credit(s)
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab 1 Credit(s)

Concentration Area (31 Credits)

Complete one of the following concentration areas:

Civil Engineering Concentration Area

Required Courses (13 Credits)

CCET 1040 - Introduction to Residential Architecture Using AutoCAD 3 Credit(s)
CCET 2240 - Plane Surveying and GPS 2 Credit(s)
CCET 2245 - Plane Surveying and GPS Lab 1 Credit(s)
ENGR 2140 - Strength of Materials 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 2145 - Strength of Materials Lab 1 Credit(s)
MATH 1031 - Statistical Reasoning 3 Credit(s)

Electives (18 Credits)

Complete 18 credits from the following:

General Education courses (any not already taken for the APE General Education requirements)
Any courses with a CCET, CE, CM, ENGR, or ME prefix

Electrical Engineering Concentration Area

Required Courses (21 Credits)

EE 2250 - Electric Circuits I 3 Credit(s)
EE 2255 - Electric Circuits I Lab 1 Credit(s)
ENGR 1030 - Computer-Aided Design and Analysis Using Solidworks 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 2170 - Programming for Engineers 3 Credit(s)
MATH 2210 - Calculus III 4 Credit(s)
MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations 4 Credit(s)
ME 2030 - Dynamics 3 Credit(s)

Electives (10 Credits)

Complete 10 credits from the following:

General Education courses (any not already taken for the APE General Education requirements)
Any courses with a CCET, CE, CM, ENGR, or ME prefix

Mechanical Engineering Concentration Area

Required Courses (23 Credits)

ENGR 1030 - Computer-Aided Design and Analysis Using Solidworks 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 2140 - Strength of Materials 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 2145 - Strength of Materials Lab 1 Credit(s)
ENGR 2170 - Programming for Engineers 3 Credit(s)
MATH 2210 - Calculus III 4 Credit(s)
MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations 4 Credit(s)
ME 2030 - Dynamics 3 Credit(s)
ME 2130 - Manufacturing 2 Credit(s)

Electives (8 Credits)

Complete 8 credits from the following:

General Education courses (any not already taken for the APE General Education requirements)
Any courses with a CCET, CE, CM, ENGR, or ME prefix

Total Credits, A.P.E. Degree: 68-70

Program Learning Outcomes

Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
Ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.