Engineering

Associate of Engineering Science (AES) Degree

Modes of Instruction

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Engineering is the application of science and mathematics to solve problems. Ranging from microchips to airports, engineers design and create systems that improve our lives.

Kaskaskia College’s Associate of Engineering Science Degree (AES) provides students with the first two years of study toward a bachelor’s of science degree at a four-year college or university. Students take fundamental courses common to most engineering disciplines and continue their studies in specialized areas after transferring.

Kaskaskia College’s Engineering program has a history of success. Most of our students excel at their transfer university and obtain lucrative careers after graduating.

Prospective students interested in engineering science should possess:

A high school diploma or high school equivalency
A strong background and interest in math and science

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Program Details

ENGR_0500_DEGR

Curriculum

First Semester
CHEM-111	Chemistry I (Inorganic Chemistry)	5.00
ENGL-101	English Composition	3.00
MATH-166	Calculus and Analytical Geometry I	5.00
GEDR-103	General Engineering Drawing	3.00
ELECTIVE	Humanities	3.00
		19.00

Second Semester
MATH-267	Calculus and Analytical Geometry II	4.00
PHYS-201	University Physics I	5.00
ENGL-102	English Composition	3.00
PSCI-203	Statics	3.00
		15.00

Third Semester
PHYS-202	University Physics II	5.00
MATH-268	Calculus and Analytical Geometry III	4.00
MATH-210	Computer Programming for Engineers	3.00
PSCI-204	Dynamics	3.00
ELECTIVE	Social & Behavior Sciences	3.00
		18.00

Fourth Semester
MATH-269	Differential Equations	3.00
ELECTIVE	Social & Behavior Sciences	3.00
SPCH-103	Fundamentals of Speech	3.00
PHLE-120	Ethics	OR
PHLE-201	Professional Ethics for Engineers	3.00
		12.00

RECOMMENDED ENGINEERING SPECIALTY COURSES CHEM 112 Physical Chemistry, 5 credit hours (required by Southern Illinois University-Carbondale) PSCI 205 Mechanics of Materials, 3 credit hours (required by Southern Illinois University @ Edwardsville and Carbondale 2+2 agreement) PHYS 210 Electrical Circuit Analysis, 3 credit hours (required by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Carbondale 2+2 agreement) PHLE 201 Engineering Ethics for Engineers, 3 credit hours (required by Southern Illinois University @ Edwardsville 2+2 agreement). Completion of this course will satisfy one of the Humanities requirements as well as PHLE 119. Note: Some engineering schools like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have a foreign language requirement, which students might consider achieving during their studies at KC. *Students should give careful consideration to the requirements of their prospective transfer school/engineering field when selecting their electives. (For example, SIUE requires ECON 205 and ANTH 101 as social science electives and PHLE 110 as a humanities elective.)

A core curriculum has been developed in cooperation with the engineering divisions at the following transfer institutions:
Students can pursue one of the following degrees at a transfer university:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering
Options are also available for students to pursue other specialty branches of engineering such as aeronautical, chemical, nuclear, petroleum, etc.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Apply knowledge of mathematics and scientific principles to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

Career Outlook

Engineering Graphic Engineering is one of the highest paying professions, with mid-career salaries often exceeding $100,000 per year. According to Glassdoor, the average starting salary for engineers in the St. Louis area is $65,679 per year. A person with an engineering degree can work in a variety of industry sectors such as: