Pre-Engineering

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Suggested GRCC Program:

Associate in Arts and Sciences
Associate in Arts (MACRAO Agreement)

GRCC’s Engineering Pathway program provides a strong background in mathematics, science, and computer technology. This background will prepare students to successfully continue their education at a four-year institution and work toward their area of specialization.

Some of the four-year institutions where GRCC engineering transfer students have been very successful include:

Calvin College
Eastern Michigan University
Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
Kettering University (GMI)
Lake Superior State University
Lawrence Technological University
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Oakland University n Saginaw Valley State University
University of Detroit Mercy n University of Michigan
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University

Sample Schedule for Pre-Engineering Students at GRCC:

The sample schedule is designed for students who are planning to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in engineering, including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, Grand Valley State University, Western Michigan University, and others. Various disciplines, colleges and universities may have additional requirements for application to the Engineering department. In some cases, it may be to the student’s advantage to transfer prior to obtaining an associate’s degree. It is critical that you contact any engineering program that you wish to attend and request information about their department and general admission requirements.

First Year

First Semester

CHM 130 - General Chemistry 1 (4/4) AND
CHM 131 - General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1/3)
OR
CHM 150 - Honors Chemistry I (4/4) AND
CHM 151 - Honors Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1/3)
PS 110 - Survey of American Government (3/3)
EN 101 - English Composition 1 (3/3)
MA 133 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry 1 (5/5)

Total Credits: 16

Second Semester

MA 134 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry 2 (5/5)
EN 102 - English Composition 2 (3/3)
— — Elective Credits (6) *
WE — Physical Ed. Elective (1/2)

Total Credits: 15

Second Year

Third Semester

PH 245 - Calculus Physics 1 (5/8)
MA 255 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry 3 (4/4)
EG 208 - Statics (3/3) †
— — Elective Credits (4) *

Total Credits: 16

Fourth Semester

PH 246 - Calculus Physics II (5/8)
MA 257 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4/4)
EG 212 - Dynamics (3/3) †
— — Elective Credits (4)*

Total Credits: 16

Total Credits: 62

* Students seeking an AA or AS degree should select Social Science and Humanities courses to meet graduation requirements. Check with transfer institutions for transferability of specific courses. Consider computer application courses required/recommended by transfer institutions for elective hours that are not used to meet graduation and/or the MACRAO agreement requirements.

† Check transfer institutions for requirements.

Recommended/suggested electives:

CO 127 - C++ Programming (3/3) (or others)
EG 110 - Industrial Graphics with CAD (3/4)
EG 215 - Mechanical Vibrations (1/1)
CHM 140 - General Chemistry 2 (4/4)
CHM 141 - General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1/3)
CHM 160 - Honors Chemistry II (4/4)
CHM 161 - Honors Chemistry II Lab (1/3)

Transfer Opportunities:

The Transfer Guide for many bachelor’s degree majors offered at Michigan colleges and universities is available at the Counseling and Career Center and online at www.grcc.edu.