Ecological Engineering, Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (AS) in Ecological Engineering program will provide the first two years of the engineering core curriculum for students pursuing ecological engineering as a transfer degree. The coursework is foundational to the upper division biological and ecological engineering courses o and provides the fundamental concepts needed for success and advancement in ecological or sustainable engineering professions. Write the entry requirements for the program.
Graduation Requirements
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. Students must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and meet the residency requirements at the college.
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).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Prerequisites
MTH112Z or placement into MTH251Z
WR90R or placement into WR121Z
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CHEM221Z & CHEM227Z |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory |
5 |
| ENGR111 | Intro to Engineering | 3 |
| ENV235 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
| MTH251Z | Differential Calculus | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| CHEM222Z & CHEM228Z |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory |
5 |
| ENGR112 | Engineering Computation | 4 |
| MTH252Z | Integral Calculus | 4 |
| WR121Z & WR121A |
Composition I and Corequisite Support for WR121Z |
5 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM223Z & CHEM229Z |
General Chemistry III and General Chemistry III Laboratory |
5 |
| DRFT112 | Computer Assisted Drafting III | 3 |
| MTH264 | Introduction to Matrix Algebra and Power Series | 4 |
| WR227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| PE231 | Wellness for Life 2 | 3 |
| PHL102 | Ethics | 3 |
| Arts and Letters 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON201Z or ECON202Z |
Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics |
4 |
| ENGR211 | Statics | 3 |
| MTH254 | Vector Calculus I | 4 |
| PH211 | General Physics with Calculus I | 5 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| COMM111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| CS161 | Computer Science I 3 | 4 |
| F222A | Elementary Forest Surveying | 4 |
| PH212 | General Physics with Calculus II | 5 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR213 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| PH213 | General Physics with Calculus III | 5 |
| MTH256 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| Cultural Diversity 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 107 | |
- 1
Arts and Letters Elective can be any course from the approved AAOT Arts and Letters distribution list.
- 2
Students can substitute three (3) credits of PE185 sport/activity courses for the PE231.
- 3
Transfers to Oregon State are encouraged to become familiar with Python in addition to this CS course.
- 4
Cultural Diversity elective must be selected from the AAOT Cultural Literacy list and also must appear in the AAOT Social Science Distribution list.