Engineering
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Engineering - Associate in Engineering Science (320)
Engineering programs are highly structured to meet the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (A.B.E.T.) standards required for registration as a professional engineer. Community College students are strongly encouraged to complete an Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.) degree. You are unlikely to earn the bachelor's degree within 2 more years after transfer if you enter with less than 64 semester credits.
Students should decide on an Engineering specialty and preferred transfer institution by the beginning of their sophomore year since course requirements vary by specialty and by institution. Students should select courses in consultation with an academic advisor.
A grade of "C" or better may be required for physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering science courses to transfer. A similar policy may exist for general education courses. The student is advised to check directly with their preferred transfer school.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO STUDENTS: The Engineering major panel recommends students complete the general education requirements of the AES instead of the traditional GECC requirement of the AA degree. If students pursuing an engineering major choose to complete the full GECC, it is likely that students will have too many hours in transfer and/or will miss important prerequisites/major courses that will prolong the time it takes to obtain the bachelor's degree.
Students who have already chosen the university to which they plan to transfer should consult that institution's catalog or department advisor and an SVCC academic advisor in planning their program.
Engineering - IAI Recommended Baccalaureate Curriculum
Suggested Specialty Programs Chart: 2024-25 AES Chart
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Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
- Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
- Kurt Stuart, Associate Professor, Electrical and Industrial Technology, 815-835-6415
Minimum Total Credit Hours - 64 Hours
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester - 16 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ** | Humanities / Fine Arts | 3 Hours |
| CHE105 | General Chemistry I | 5 Hours |
| This course involves the study of matter measurements the periodic table of the elements atomic structure basic concepts of quantum theory bonding stoichiometry of compounds and reactions solution chemistry introduction to acids and bases thermochemistry the gaseous state and basic concepts of the liquid and solid states. This class is for chemistry engineering premedical and science majors.Prerequisite One year of high school chemistry or CHE 103 or CHE 102. 5 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI P1 902L CHM 911LectureLab Hours 3 lec 3 labweek | ||
| ENG101 | Composition I | 3 Hours |
| This course 1 develops awareness of the writing process 2 provides inventional organizational and editorial strategies 3 stresses the variety of uses for writing and 4 emphasizes critical skills in reading thinking and writing.Prerequisite Required placement score on approved English placement test high school unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher or a grade of C or higher in ELA 099.3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C1 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 Hour |
| The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills goal setting academic planning time and money management and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. Prerequisite None1 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lecweek | ||
| MAT203 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 4 Hours |
| The elementary concepts of differential and integral calculus are introduced and applications are discussed. These include limits continuity the derivative rules of differentiation the indefinite and definite integral. Trigonometric functions are dealt with. Some applications are related rates graphing extreme value problems and Newtons method for finding roots of equations.Prerequisite A grade of C or better in MAT 121 College Algebra AND MAT 122 Trigonometry OR appropriate placement see current placement score prerequisite chart 4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI M1 900-1 MTH 901LectureLab Hours 4 lecweek | ||
Second Semester - 18 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| *** | Approved Computer Programming Language | 3 Hours |
| COM131 | Intro to Oral Communication | 3 Hours |
| The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The course 1 develops awareness of the communication process 2 provides inventional organizational and expressive strategies 3 promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts and 4 emphasizes critical skills in listening reading thinking and speaking.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C2 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| * | Engineering Specialty Course | 3 Hours |
| ENG103 | Composition II | 3 Hours |
| An advanced course in essay writing with emphasis on formal research ENG 103 serves to develop a proficiency in the collection and selection of data as applied to the completion of a formal research paper. In addition students receive instruction in logic and reasoning including the fundamentals of argumentative and persuasive writing. Prerequisite A grade of C or higher in ENG 101 or its equivalent or consent of instructor. 3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C1 901RLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| MAT204 | Calc & Analytic Geometry II | 4 Hours |
| The methods of differentiation and integration are extended and power series are introduced. The new methods deal with logarithms exponential hyperbolic and inverse trigonometric functions. Some applications are area between two curves volumes of revolution arc length and work. The techniques of integration by parts partial fractions trigonometric substitution and numerical integration are covered. Power series and the Taylor series function representation are introduced. Prerequisite MAT 203 with a grade of C or higher. 4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI M1 900-2 MTH 902LectureLab Hours 4 lecweek | ||
| PHY211 | Engineering Physics I | 5 Hours |
| An examination of the basic principles of mechanics with special emphasis on conceptual and mathematical problem-solving. Topics include linear kinematics Newtons Laws rotational motion equilibrium harmonic motion and waves. Prerequisites High school physics or PHY 201 and MAT 203. 5 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI P2 900L and PHY 911LectureLab Hours 4 lec 2 labweek | ||
Third Semester - 15 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| * | Engineering Specialty Courses | 3 Hours |
| ECO212 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 Hours |
| Introduction to price theories the behavior of the firm under varying market conditions and the behavior of the consumer. Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI S3 902LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| MAT205 | Calc & Analytic Geometry III | 4 Hours |
| The elementary ideas concerning conic sections polar curves and vector-valued and multivariate functions are covered. These topics include area arc length and tangents for polar curves. In addition vectors vector derivatives curvature and motion in two and three space are studied. The multivariate concepts of differentiability partial differentiation gradient vectors LaGrange multipliers finding relative extreme values and multiple integration are studied. The course also includes material on vector fields line integrals independence of path Greens Theorem surface integrals the Divergence Theorem and Stokess Theorem.Prerequisite MAT 204 with a grade of C or higher. 4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI M1 900-3 MTH 903LectureLab Hours 4 lecweek | ||
| PHY212 | Engineering Physics II | 5 Hours |
| An examination of the basic principles of electricity and magnetism with selected topics in electric and magnetic fields potentials network theory dielectric and magnetic properties of matter capacitance inductance dc and ac circuits Maxwells equations and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite PHY 211 and MAT 204 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 204. 5 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI PHY 912LectureLab Hours 4 lec 2 labweek | ||
Fourth Semester - 15 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| * | Engineering Specialty Courses | 4 Hours |
| ** | Humanities / FIne Arts or Social / Behavioral Science | 3 Hours |
| MAT211 | Differential Equations | 3 Hours |
| This course is an introduction to methods of solving differential equations as well as applications of differential equations to physical problems. The methods for solving first-order differential equations include numerical techniques separation of variables substitution methods exact equation techniques and identification of integrating factors. Also some types of higher order equations will be explored including application problems. Linear independence and the Wronskian of higher order equations will be covered. Methods for solving second-order homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations include the methods of undetermined coefficients reduction of order and variation of parameters. At least two of the following topics will be covered in depth LaPlace transforms power series methods partial differential equations and Fourier series systems of linear differential equations further numerical methods and non-cursory treatment of other advanced topics. Prerequisite Grade of C or better in MAT 204 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI MTH 912LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| PHY213 | Engineering Physics III | 5 Hours |
| An introduction to heat and thermodynamics universal gravitation geometrical and physical optics the properties of light relativity quantum mechanics atomic and nuclear physics elementary particles and solid-state physics.Prerequisite PHY 212 and MAT 204. 5 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI PHY 915ALectureLab Hours 4 lec 2 labweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| Engineering Speciality Courses | 5 Hours | |
Footnotes
*Students are required to complete 15 hours of engineering specialty courses. See the Suggested Specialty Programs Chart (above) for specific course listings.
**If only three hours are completed in Humanities/Fine Arts, then six hours are required in Social/Behavioral Sciences and vice versa. Certain specialty areas in engineering require only three hours (1 course) from both Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Sciences. In turn, more credit hours are required in engineering specialty courses. Refer to AES degree chart in the SVCC catalog for specific course recommendations by specialty area. Also, see a counselor or academic advisor to complete required paperwork (substitution form) to document this combination of courses. A non-Western or minority course is recommended. If two courses are selected in a field, a two-semester sequence in the same discipline is recommended.
***MAT 150 or CIS 207 or CIS Programming Course-Structured Languages.