Engineering Fundamentals

 You know what engineers do.  You know what engineering is and why it is important.  But what do you need to do to become an engineer?

The Lower Division Core  Physics  Calculus  Chemistry  Engineering Lower Division courses are courses taken primarily in the first two years of college.

Physics Foundation  Physics 4A Engineering Physics – Mechanics  Physics 4B Engineering Physics – Electricity and Magnetism  Physics 4C Engineering Physics – Light and Heat  Physics 4D Engineering Physics – Atomic (and Modern Physics)

Math Foundation  Math 3A Calculus I  Math 3B Calculus II  Math 4A Intermediate Calculus  Math 4B Differential Equations  Math 4C Differential Equations

Prerequisites for Physics  Math 3A is required for Phys 4A  Math 3B and Phys 4A is required for Phys 4B  Math 3B and Phys 4A is required for Phys 4C  Phys 4B is required for Phys 4D

Prerequisites for Math  Algebra II and Trigonometry is required for Math 3A  Math 3A is required for Math 3B  Math 3B is required for Math 4A  Math 3B is required for Math 4B  Math 4A is required for Math 4C

Chemistry Foundation  Chem 1A General Chemistry  Chem 1B General Chemistry

Prerequisites for Chemistry  Math C (Intermediate Algebra) is required for Chem 1A  Chem 1A is required for Chem 1B

There is a linear sequence to math, chemistry, and physics courses. Math is used in all science courses because math is the language used for solving science problems.

Engineering Foundation  Engr 10 Introduction to Engineering  Engr 23 Statics (Mechanics of static structures)  Engr 24(L) Intro to Circuit Analysis  Engr 25 Graphics  Engr 26 Materials  Engr 30 Computing (C++) for Engineers

Prerequisites for Engineering  Math 3B and Physics 4A are required for Engr 23  Math 3B and Physics 4B are required for Engr 24  Chem 1A, Physics 4A, and Math 3B are required for Engr 26  Note: A CIS course is an advisory for Engr30

How will you succeed?  Commitment  Supportive Family  Positive peer pressure  An environment conducive to studying  Having self-advocacy skills  Figuring out when you need to take certain classes.  Others?

Develop an Educational Plan for an engineering student at Mission College. Assume this student took Chemistry and Algebra II in HS and received a B or better in both.

Wed.  Bring Mission College catalog and find catalog of 4-year college you wish to transfer to. Can use online catalog too.  Visit from MESA  Turn in homework (typed  Try using