Program Description
This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year university to complete their BS degree in Civil Engineering. It allows students to complete the first two years of the BS degree at the community college. Civil engineers design, build, and maintain the foundation for our modern society – our buildings, roads and bridges, drinking water and energy systems, seaports and airports, and the infrastructure for a cleaner environment, to name just a few. Civil engineering is an exciting profession because at the end of the day you can see the results of your work, whether this is a completed bridge, a high-rise building, a subway station, or a hydroelectric dam. This program introduces students to calculus, physics, and engineering applications and it includes courses that are designed to transfer to Colorado State University or University of Colorado in order to continue studies in civil engineering. This is a designed career pathway in civil engineering. The Associate of Engineering Science (AES) degree prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in civil engineering at a four-year university, specifically Colorado State University and University of Colorado.
The AES in Civil Engineering requires you to enter prepared to take Calculus I (MAT 2410) and General College Chemistry I (CHE 1111). See an advisor to discuss testing out options, review transfer university requirements, and to develop an academic plan that works for you.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AES degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information please see your Academic Advisor.
There are multiple ways to pursue a degree in Engineering. It is very important to work with your Academic Advisor to develop the best academic plan for where you are starting and where you are hoping to transfer.
For students who want to complete a degree in Civil Engineering and transfer to the University of Colorado and Colorado State University and are college chemistry and calculus ready, the AES in Civil Engineering is the most direct path to a Bachelor’s degree in this field. It is recommended that you meet with your advisor before selecting a pathway in Engineering.
First Semester
| MAT 2410 | Calculus I: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| CHE 1111 | General College Chemistry I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| EGG 1040 | Engineering Projects | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| MAT 2420 | Calculus II: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| PHY 2111 | Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| EGG 1060 | Intro to Engineering Computing | 4 |
| EGG 2011 | Engineering Mechanics I - Statics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take Intro to Engineering Computing (EGG 1060).
Students transferring to the University of Colorado, may take either Intro to Engineering Computing (EGG 1060) or Computer Science I (CSC 1060) to fulfill this requirement. EGG 1060 is preferred for students transferring to the University of Colorado.
Third Semester
| MAT 2430 or MAT 2431 | Calculus III (MAT 2430) or Calculus III w/Engineering Apps (MAT 2431) | 4 |
| PHY 2112 or Science/Technical Elective | Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (PHY 2112) or Science/Technical Elective. Prefer: Physical Geology (GEY 1111), Environmental Geology (GEY 1135), General Oceanography (GEY 1155), or Intro Soil Science (HLT 2140) | 4 |
| EGG 2012 | Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics | 3 |
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) Course. Prefer: Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 2002) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to the University of Colorado must take Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (PHY 2112).
Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take one Science/Technical Elective from the following: Physical Geology w/Lab (GEY 1111), Environmental Geology w/Lab (GEY 1135), General Oceanography w/Lab (GEY 1155), and Introductory Soil Science (HLT 2140).
Fourth Semester
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take ENG 1022 and Engineering Data Analysis (EGG 1050) and Experimental Design (EGG 1051).
Students transferring to University of Colorado, must take 6 credits of electives. One elective must be from CAD either Civil 3D (CAD 2332) which is preferred, AutoCAD (CAD 1101 and CAD 1102), or Revit (CAD 2220). The other elective must be completed from either Physical Geology (GEY 1111) or Thermodynamics (EGG 2020) to fulfill Civil Engineering requirements.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AES degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| EGG 1040 | Engineering Projects | 3 |
| MAT 2410 | Calculus I: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Spring Semester 2
| MAT 2420 | Calculus II: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| PHY 2111 | Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Summer Semester 3
| EGG 2011 | Engineering Mechanics I - Statics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
| MAT 2430 or MAT 2431 | Calculus III (MAT 2430) or Calculus III w/Engineering Apps (MAT 2431) | 4 |
| CHE 1111 | General College Chemistry I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 5
| MAT 2562 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| EGG 2012 | Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics | 3 |
| EGG 1060 | Intro to Engineering Computing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take Intro to Engineering Computing (EGG 1060).
Students transferring to the University of Colorado, may take either Intro to Engineering Computing (EGG 1060) or Computer Science I (CSC 1060) to fulfill this requirement. EGG 1060 is preferred for students transferring to the University of Colorado.
Summer Semester 6
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) Course. Prefer: Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 2002) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
| PHY 2112 or Science/Technical Elective | Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (PHY 2112) or Science/Technical Elective. Prefer: Physical Geology (GEY 1111), Environmental Geology (GEY 1135), General Oceanography (GEY 1155), or Intro Soil Science (HLT 2140) | 4 |
| EGG 2030 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to the University of Colorado must take Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (PHY 2112).
Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take one Science/Technical Elective from the following: Physical Geology w/Lab (GEY 1111), Environmental Geology w/Lab (GEY 1135), General Oceanography w/Lab (GEY 1155), and Introductory Soil Science (HLT 2140).
Spring Semester 8
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take ENG 1022 and Engineering Data Analysis (EGG 1050) and Experimental Design (EGG 1051).
Students transferring to University of Colorado, must take 6 credits of electives. One elective from CAD either Civil 3D (CAD 2332) which is preferred, AutoCAD (CAD 1101 and CAD 1102), or Revit (CAD 2220). The other elective must be completed from either Physical Geology (GEY 1111) or Thermodynamics (EGG 2020) to fulfill Civil Engineering requirements.