Environmental Engineering, Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (AS) in Environmental Engineering degree will provide fundamental engineering skills. Environmental engineers manage our environment for the benefit of humanity and nature. They provide engineering solutions to problems with our land, air and water resources. In both public and private practice, environmental engineers work in interdisciplinary teams to manage environmental problems through application of scientific, engineering, and social skills. This degree was designed to transfer to Oregon State University's College of Engineering. Please consult your advisor for details.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 107 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better. Twenty-four (24) credits must be completed at Southwestern before the degree is awarded. Courses that are developmental in nature (designed to prepare students for college transfer courses) are not applicable to this degree. Students must complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
Math and writing placement are unique to each student and are determined during the admissions and intake advising process. Additional math or writing courses may be required prior to taking the math or writing program requirements in this degree.
Program Guide
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGR111 | Intro to Engineering | 3 |
| MTH251 | Calculus I Differential Calculus | 4 |
| CHEM221 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| WR121 | English Composition | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| MTH252 | Calculus II Integral Calculus | 4 |
| CHEM222 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| ENGR112 | Engineering Computation | 4 |
| SP111 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM223 | General Chemistry III | 5 |
| WR227 | Report Writing | 4 |
| DRFT110 or DRFT112 |
Computer Assisted Drafting I or Computer Assisted Drafting III |
3 |
| MTH264 or MTH260 |
Introduction to Matrix Algebra and Power Series 1 or Matrix Methods and Linear Algebra |
4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| PE231 | Wellness for Life | 3 |
| Social Science 4 | 3 | |
| Arts & Letters 4 | 3 | |
| Social Science Cultural Diversity 5 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM245 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| MTH254 | Vector Calculus I | 4 |
| PH211 | General Physics with Calculus I | 5 |
| ENGR211 | Statics | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| ENGR212 | Dynamics | 3 |
| PH212 | General Physics with Calculus II | 5 |
| CHEM246 or MTH255 |
Organic Chemistry II 2 or Vector Calculus II |
4 |
| Arts & Letters 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MTH256 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| PH213 | General Physics with Calculus III | 5 |
| CHEM247 or BI234 |
Organic Chemistry III 3 or Microbiology |
4 |
| ENGR213 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 107 | |
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Students transferring to Portland State University are required to take MTH260 in place of MTH264.
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Students transferring to Portland State University are required to take MTH255 in place of CHEM246.
- 3
Students transferring to Portland State University are required to take BI234 in place of CHEM247.
- 4
Select course from specific subject area from the AS course list.
- 5
Choose from the following: ANTH201, ANTH202, ANTH203, ANTH221, ANTH222, ANTH223, ANTH224, ANTH230, ANTH231, ANTH232. ED258, HDFS140, HST140, PSY216, PSY231, SOC208, SOC213.
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All Honors courses may substitute for their equivalent requirements.