Mechanical Engineering, AES - Academic Plan
This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year university to complete their BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. It allows students to complete the first two years of the BS degree at the community college. Students explore calculus, physics, and engineering applications. Mechanical engineering combines engineering physics, mathematics, and materials science principles, preparing them to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain systems that incorporate motion, energy, and force. Mechanical engineers are creative problem solvers who design, develop, and manufacture the machines and instrumentation that run energy, building, environmental, and transportation systems. This program introduces students to calculus, physics, and engineering applications and it includes courses that are design to transfer to Colorado State University and University of Colorado in order to continue studies in mechanical engineering. This is a designed career pathway in mechanical engineering. The Associate of Engineering Science (AES) degree prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in mechanical engineering at a four-year university, specifically Colorado State University and University of Colorado.
The AES in Mechanical Engineering requires you to enter prepared to take Calculus (MAT 2410), General College Chemistry I (CHE 1111), and Calculus-based Physics (PHY 2111). Any needed prerequisites to be ready for these courses will not count for this degree. For some students, a general AS degree is a better fit. It allows you to apply college-level courses in College Algebra, Pre-calculus, and Physics. See an advisor to discuss testing out options, review transfer university requirements, and to develop an academic plan that works for you.
Course Availability
Total Credits = 61-64
Required Courses - General Education Courses | Credits | Pre or Co Reqs Required | Course Available Fall? | Course Available Spring? | Course Available Summer? |
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 OR ENG 1031 - Technical Writing: GT-CO1 |
3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MAT 2410 - Calculus I: GT-MA1 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MAT 2420 - Calculus II: GT-MA1 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
GT - One GT Pathways Arts and Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) | 3 | ||||
GT - One GT Pathways Social and Behavioral Sciences course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) Recommended: ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 |
3 | ||||
CHE 1111 - College Chemistry I w/ Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 | ||||
PHY 2111 - Physics Calc-Based I w/ Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PHY 2112 - Physics Calc-Based II w/ Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Additional Required Courses - Track I: Colorado State University - Ft. Collins | Credits | Pre or Co Reqs Required | Course Available Fall? | Course Available Spring? | Course Available Summer? |
ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MAT 24301 - Calculus III: GT-MA1 OR MAT 2431 - Calculus III/Engineering App: GT-MA1 |
4-5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Choose one of the Mathematics groups: MAT 2561 - Differential Equations with Engineering Applications: GT-MA1 AND MAT 2540 - Linear Algebra OR MAT 25602 - Differential Equations: GT-MA1 AND MAT 2540 - Linear Algebra (recommended courses) OR MAT 2562 - Differential Equations/Linear Algebra |
4-6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
EGG 2011 - Engineering Mechanics I - Statics | 3 | ||||
EGG 2012 - Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics | 3 | ||||
EGG 1050 - Engineering Data Analysis | 1 | ||||
EGG 1051 - Experimental Design | 2 | ||||
EGT 1110 - Introduction to Design and Engr Applications OR EGG 1040 - Engineering Projects |
3 | ||||
EGG 1060 - Introduction to Engineering Computing | 4 | ||||
CAD 2455 - SolidWorks/Mechanical | 3 | No | Yes | No | No |
Additional Required Courses - Track II: University of Colorado - Boulder | Credits | Pre or Co Reqs Required | Course Available Fall? | Course Available Spring? | Course Available Summer? |
MAT 24301 - Calculus III: GT-MA1 OR MAT 2431 - Calculus III/Engineering App: GT-MA1 |
4-5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Choose one of the Mathematics groups: MAT 2561 - Differential Equations with Engineering Applications: GT-MA1 AND MAT 2540 - Linear Algebra OR MAT 25602 - Differential Equations: GT-MA1 AND MAT 2540 - Linear Algebra OR MAT 2562 - Differential Equations/Linear Algebra |
4-6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
EGG 2011 - Engineering Mechanics I - Statics | 3 | ||||
EGG 2012 - Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics | 3 | ||||
EGG 2030 - Mechanics of Solids | 3 | ||||
Choose one of the Engineering groups: EGT 1110 - Introduction to Design and Engr Applications OR EGG 1040 - Engineering Projects OR EGG 1020 - Engineering Methodologies OR EGG 1051 - Experimental Design AND EGG 1030 - Robotics Design
CSC 1060 - Computer Science I (Language) OR EGG 1060 - Introduction to Engineering Computing
CAD 2455 - SolidWorks/Mechanical OR EGG 2020 - Thermodynamics |
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One Additional Elective Course (choose one): CAD 2455 - SolidWorks/Mechanical OR EGG 2020 - Thermodynamics OR CSC 1061 - Computer Science II (Language) OR PHY 2113 - Physics Calc-Based III: Modern Physics (recommended) |
3-4 |
Notes:
1MAT 2431 is preferred, however additional credits over 64 may not transfer to all universities.
2MAT 2562 is preferred. If a student takes both MAT 2560 and MAT 2540 additional credits over 64 may result which may not transfer to all universities.
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track) - Colorado State University - Ft. Collins
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- GT - One GT Pathways Arts and Humanities course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track) - Colorado State University - Ft. Collins
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GT - One GT Pathways Arts and Humanities course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track) - University of Colorado - Boulder
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- GT - One GT Pathways Arts and Humanities course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track) - University of Colorado - Boulder
- GT - One GT Pathways Arts and Humanities course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)
- Any GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1)
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