Pre-engineering Track (LAER) A Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences
This program is designed to prepare students for acceptance into an engineering science program at a two- or four-year college. The pre-engineering program will provide students who may not have the appropriate academic preparation with a solid foundation in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and computer science. Upon completion of the preengineering program students will have the proper foundation and skills necessary to achieve success in any engineering science degree program. Number ENG101 CHE107
Suggested Course Order English Composition I General Chemistry I
MAT163 PSY105 CIS127 ENG102 CHE108 MAT211 PER130
Pre-Calculus Introduction to Psychology Computer Technologies English Composition II General Chemistry II Calculus I Health, Fitness, and Wellness Programming Elective College Physics I
4 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 4
MAT212 THE113 SOC103
Calculus II Speech Introduction to Sociology Literature Elective
4 3 3 3
PHY106
College Physics II Programming Elective Non-Behavioral Social Science Elective Critical Thinking
4 3 3
PHY105
ISC210
Cr Semester 3 4
3
Grade Prerequisites/Notes ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement ENG098, FYE101, MAT096, RDG098, or placement MAT134 or placement ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement ENG101 CHE107 MAT163 or placement FYE101, MAT092, RDG098, or placement Electives: CIS109, 130, 232, 290, 292 ENG098, FYE101, MAT092 (or corequisite), RDG098, or placement MAT211 ENG101 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement Electives: ENG201, 203, 205, 210, 213, 214, 221, 224, 227, 228, 233, 235, 236, 237, 259, 260, 261 PHY105 Note: See above Programming Electives Electives: ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, SSC Prerequisites: ENG102, completion of 45 credits, or permission of division dean Note: Capstone Course
Total: 64 credits
See page 131 of the college catalog for program competencies and technical standards.
Campus/format: A majority of this program can be completed online or during the day or evening at the Gardner Campus. Helpful hints: Eligible LAS students should consider entering MWCC’s Honors Program. Honors Program students benefit from a challenging, highly individualized academic experience, a tuition waiver during their final semester, active recruitment by four-year colleges and universities, and the use of the Honors Center. Also, because of the program’s Commonwealth Honors Program status, all MWCC Honors courses are transferable as Honors courses within the Massachusetts public higher education system, and MWCC graduates are guaranteed acceptance into the Honors Programs of these colleges and universities. See page 124 of the college catalog for more information. This program is designed to equip students with a solid foundation for entry into an engineering program at any two-or four-year college/university. Transfer options: This program qualifies for MassTransfer (see page 45 for more information). Note: Approximately 40 credits transfer into select engineering programs at UMass Lowell. Visit MWCC’s transfer services website: http://transfer.mwcc.edu. Special Requirements: Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations.
155 MWCC 2012-2013 College Catalog & Student Handbook