Program Description
This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year university to complete their BS degree in Environmental Engineering. It allows students to complete the first two years of the BS degree at the community college. Environmental engineers ensure the quality of health for people and the environment through sustainable design and construction, proper waste management, and development of environmental regulations and law. Environmental engineering is an exciting profession that is the crucial bridge between human development and environmental sustainability that works to safeguard public health, mitigate climate impacts, and preserve natural resources. This program introduces students to calculus, physics, and engineering applications, and includes courses that are designed to transfer to Colorado State University or University of Colorado in order to continue studies in environmental engineering. This is a designed career pathway in environmental engineering. The Associate of Engineering Science (AES) degree prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in environmental engineering at a four-year university, specifically Colorado State University and University of Colorado.
The AES in Environmental Engineering requires students 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 Environmental Engineering and transfer to the University of Colorado and Colorado State University and are college chemistry and calculus ready, the AES in Environmental 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 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins may take either English Composition I (ENG 1021) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031).
Students transferring to University of Colorado Boulder must take English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022) if they can place into English Composition II.
Second Semester
| MAT 2420 | Calculus II: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| PHY 2111 | Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| CHE 1112 | General College Chemistry II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| MAT 2430 or MAT 2431 | Calculus III (MAT 2430) or Calculus III w/Engineering Apps (MAT 2431) | 4 |
| EGG 1060 | Intro to Engineering Computing | 4 |
| PHY 2112 or CHE 2105 | Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (PHY 2112) or Intro Organic Chemistry w/Lab (CHE 2105) | 5 |
| EGG 2011 | Engineering Mechanics I - Statics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
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.
Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take Intro to Organic Chemistry w/Lab (CHE 2105).
Students transferring to the University of Colorado must take Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (PHY 2112).
Fourth Semester
| MAT 2562 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| EGG 1050 and EGG 1051 or EGG 2020 | Engineering Data Analysis (EGG 1050) and Experimental Design (EGG 1051) or Thermodynamics (EGG 2020) | 3 |
| ENG 1022 or Environmental Engineering Elective | English Composition II (ENG 1022) or AES in Environmental Engineering Elective | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Environmental Ethics (PHI 2018) | 3 |
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) Course. Prefer: Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 2002) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take Engineering Data Analysis (EGG 1050) and Experimental Design (EGG 1051).
Students transferring to the University of Colorado Boulder must take Thermodynamics (EGG 2020).
Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take English Composition II (ENG 1022).
Students transferring to University of Colorado must take 4-5 credits of electives. These courses include: General College Biology I (BIO 1111), Physical Geology (GEY 1111), or General Meteorology (MET 1050). GEY 1111 is preferred.
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 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins may take either English Composition I (ENG 1021) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031).
Students transferring to University of Colorado Boulder must take English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022) if they can place into Composition II.
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 |
| PHY 2112 or CHE 2105 | Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (PHY 2112) or Intro Organic Chemistry w/Lab (CHE 2105) | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take Intro Organic Chemistry w/Lab (CHE 2105).
Students transferring to the University of Colorado must take Calculus-Based Physics II w/Lab (PHY 2112).
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
| CHE 1112 | General College Chemistry II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| EGG 1060 | Intro to Engineering Computing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
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.
Spring Semester 8
Semester Note: Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take Engineering Data Analysis (EGG 1050) and Experimental Design (EGG 1051).
Students transferring to the University of Colorado Boulder must take Thermodynamics (EGG 2020).
Students transferring to Colorado State University Fort Collins must take English Composition II (ENG 1022).
Students transferring to the University of Colorado, must take 4-5 credits of electives. These courses include: General Biology I (BIO 1111), Physical Geology (GEY 1111), or General Meteorology (MET 1050). GEY 1111 is preferred.