2024-2025 Catalog

Mechanical Engineering, AES

Program is designed for students transferring to the University of Colorado Boulder or Colorado State University to complete their BS degree in mechanical engineering.  It allows them to complete the first 2 years of the degree prior to transferring. Engineering is the application of science and math to solve problems, and engineers figure out how things work and find practical uses for scientific discoveries. Careers in mechanical engineering range from the design of powered machines such as generators, engines, turbines and refrigeration and cooling system, to the analysis and maintenance of mechanical systems.  This Associate of Engineering Science, Mechanical degree program introduces students to calculus, physics, and both traditional and project-based engineering courses. The degree allows students to transfer to a four-year mechanical engineering program to complete the remaining portion of a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or to directly enter the workforce upon completion. See an advisor to review transfer university requirements and to develop an academic plan that works for you. Not all credits are guaranteed to transfer for Bachelor's degree requirements at all universities. It is recommended that you meet with an advisor before selecting a pathway in engineering.

64 Credits

General Education Requirements: 34 -37 Credits

English and Communication: 3-6 Credits

Requirements for University of Colorado (3 Credits)

ENG 1021English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

Or

ENG 1022English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3

 

 

Requirements for Colorado State University (6 Credits)

ENG 1021English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

Or

ENG 1031Technical Writing I (GT-CO1)

3

AND

ENG 1022English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3

 

Mathematics: 10 Credits

MAT 2410Calculus I (GT-MA1)

5

MAT 2420Calculus II (GT-MA1)

5

Arts and Humanities: 3 Credits

Select one gtPathways Arts and Humanities course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, or GT-AH4)

Category I (GT-AH1)

ART 1110Art Appreciation: (GT-AH1)

3

ART 1111Art History - Ancient to Medieval (GT-AH1)

3

ART 1112Art History – Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1

3

ART 1113Art History - 1900 to Present: (GT-AH1)

3

COM 1300Communication and Popular Culture (GT-AH1)

3

ENG 2021Creative Writing I (GT-AH1)

3

MUS 1020Music Appreciation (GT-AH1)

3

MUS 1021Music History: Medieval through Classical Period (GT-AH1)

3

MUS 1022Music History Early Romantic Period to the Present (GT-AH1)

3

MUS 1023Survey of World Music (GT-AH1)

3

MUS 1025History of Jazz (GT-AH1)

3

THE 1005Theatre Appreciation (GT-AH1)

3

THE 1008Theater Script Analysis (GT-AH1)

3

THE 2011Development of Theatre Greek-Reniassance (GT-AH1)

3

THE 2012Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern (GT-AH1)

3

THE 2015Playwriting (GT-AH1)

3

Category II (GT-AH2)

HUM 1015World Mythology (GT-AH2)

3

HUM 1021Humanities: Early Civilizations (GT-AH2)

3

HUM 1022Humanities: Medieval-Modern (GT-AH2)

3

HUM 1023The Modern World (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 1015Introduction to Literature (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2001World Literature to 1600 (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2002World Literature after 1600 (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2005Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2011American Literature to Civil War (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2012American Literature after Civil War (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2021British Literature to 1770 (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2022British Literature since 1770 (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2025Introduction to Shakespeare (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2046Literature of Women (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2055Children's Literature (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2058Latinx Literature (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 2059Survey of African American Literature (GT-AH2)

3

Category III (GT-AH3)

PHI 1011Introduction to Philosophy (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 1012Ethics (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 1013Logic (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 1014Comparative Religions (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 2005Business Ethics (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 2014Philosophy of Religion (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 2018Environmental Ethics (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 2020Philosophy of Death and Dying (GT-AH3)

3

Category IV (GT-AH4)

ASL 2221American Sign Language IV: (GT-AH4)

3

SPA 2011Spanish Language III (GT-AH4)

3

SPA 2012Spanish Language IV (GT-AH4)

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Credits

Select one gtPathways Social and Behavioral Science course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)

Category I (GT-SS1)

ECO 2001Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1)

3

ECO 2002Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1)

3

PSC 1011American Government (GT-SS1)

3

PSC 1025American State and Local Government (GT-SS1)

3

PSC 2005International Relations (GT-SS1)

3

PSC 2020Introduction to Political Science (GT-SS1)

3

PSC 2025Comparative Government (GT-SS1)

3

Category II (GT-SS2)

GEO 1005World Regional Geography (GT-SS2)

3

GEO 1006Human Geography (GT-SS2)

3

Category III (GT-SS3)

ANT 1001Cultural Anthropology (GT-SS3)

3

ANT 1003Introduction to Archaeology (GT-SS3)

3

ANT 2115Native Peoples of North America (GT-SS3)

3

ANT 2550Medical Anthropology (GT-SS3)

3

COM 1250Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3)

3

COM 2220Group Communication (GT-SS3)

3

COM 2300Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3)

3

CRJ 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice (GT:SS3)

3

ETH 2000Introduction to Ethnic Studies (GT-SS3)

3

ETH 2015Discrimination and Diversity (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 1001General Psychology I (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 1002General Psychology II (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 2105Psychology of Gender (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 2107Human Sexuality (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 2221Social Psychology (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 2440Human Growth and Development (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 2441Child Development (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 2552Abnormal Psychology (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 1001Introduction to Sociology I (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 1002Introduction to Sociology II (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 2005Sociology of Family Dynamics (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 2007Environmental Sociology (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 2015Contemporary Social Problems (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 2018Sociology of Diversity (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 2020Sociology of Religion (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 2031Sociology of Deviant Behavior (GT-SS3)

3

WST 2000Introduction to Women's Studies (GT-SS3)

3

WST 2300Women's Sexuality (GT-SS3)

3

Natural and Physical Sciences: 15 Credits

CHE 1111General College Chemistry I with Lab (GT-SC1)

5

PHY 2111Physics: Calculus Based I with Lab (GT-SC1)

5

PHY 2112Physics: Calculus Based II with Lab (GT-SC1)

5

Additional Required Courses: 27 Credits

Calculus III: 4 Credits

MAT 2430Calculus III (GT-MA1)

4

Or

MAT 2431Calculus III with Engineering Applications: (GT-MA1)

5

MAT 2431 is preferred: however, additional credits over 64 may not transfer.

Engineering: 9 Credits

Requirements for University of Colorado (3 Credits)

EGG 2011Engineering Mechanics I - Statics

3

EGG 2012Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics)

3

EGG 2030Mechanics of Solids

3

 

 

Requirements for Colorado State University (6 Credits)

EGG 2011Engineering Mechanics I - Statics

3

EGG 2012Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics)

3

EGG 1050Engineering Data Analysis

1

EGG 1051Experimental Design (Introduction to Experimental Design and Engineering)

2

Engineering Projects: 3 Credits

Requirements for University of Colorado (3 Credits)

EGG 1040First Year Engineering Projects

3

 

Or

 

EGT 1110Intro Design/Engineering Apps

3

 

Or

 

EGG 1030Robotics Design

1

AND

EGG 1051Experimental Design (Introduction to Experimental Design and Engineering)

2

 

 

Requirements for Colorado State University (6 Credits)

EGG 1040First Year Engineering Projects

3

 

Or

 

EGT 1110Intro Design/Engineering Apps

3

Differential Equations and Linear Algebra: 4 Credits

MAT 2562Differential Equations with Linear Algebra

4

 

Or

 

MAT 2561Differential Equations with Engineering Applications: (GT-MA1)

4

AND

MAT 2540Linear Algebra

3

 

Or

 

MAT 2560Differential Equations (GT-MA1)

3

AND

MAT 2540Linear Algebra

3

MAT 2562 is preferred.

Computer Science: 4 Credits

CSC 1060Computer Science I

4

Or

EGG 1060Introduction to Engineering Computing

4

Students transferring to Colorado State University must take EGG 1060.
EGG 1060 is recommended for students transferring to University of Colorado.

Solidworks or Thermodynamics: 3 Credits

CAD 2455SolidWorks/Mechanical

3

 

Or

 

EGG 2020Thermodynamics

3

Students transferring to Colorado State University must take CAD 2455.

Elective: 3 Credits

CAD 2455SolidWorks/Mechanical

3

Or

EGG 2020Thermodynamics

3

Or

CSC 1061Computer Science II

4

Or

PHY 2113Physics: Calculus Based III Modern Physics

3

There is no elective for Colorado State University due to the extra English class that is required.