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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Engineering, AS


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Total Credits: 60

Major Code: 5450

Program Description

Students may take the first half of a bachelor’s degree in engineering at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Coursework transfers to four-year baccalaureate engineering programs. Students should plan a program be­yond the minimum degree requirements listed in order to transfer into the junior year of their engineering program. For assistance in program planning, or to explore additional transfer options, students should schedule a time to meet with an academic advisor. This degree may transfer in part or in its entirety to baccalaureate institutions. Students should meet with a representative of the transfer institution when planning their program.

Note


*Students transferring to the University of Minnesota should take MATH 2201 .

Additional Requirements: 9 credits


Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following list of courses.

Use the transfer table found on the Web to select courses that meet the transfer institution’s requirement. In order to transfer into the junior year, plan a program beyond the minimum degree requirements.

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits


Students must complete at least 30 credits from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) including all courses listed. You must complete at least one course in six of the ten goal areas. One course may satisfy more than one area, but the course credits may be counted only once.

Goal 02: Critical Thinking


Completed with ENGL 1120 /ENGL 1121  if taken at ARCC.

Goal 03: Natural Sciences


Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning


Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 05 Course List  

Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 06 Course List  

Goal 07: Human Diversity


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 07 Course List  

Goal 08: Global Perspective


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 08 Course List  

Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 09 Course List  

Goal 10: People and the Environment


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 10 Course List  

Program Information


Program Goals


By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:

  1. Comprehend and apply fundamental engineering concepts;
  2. Understand and apply the engineering design process; and
  3. Present clear and accurate solutions with respect to mathematics and units of measure.

Developmental Courses


Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics, or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.

Completion Requirements


  • A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
  • Satisfy residency requirements.
  • Completion of specific degree requirements.
  • To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
  • The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

Note


This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.

You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.

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