Pre-Engineering

A student printing items using a 3-D printer.

Pre-Engineering

The Associate of Science (AS) in Pre-Engineering is designed for students who intend to major in engineering. The AS in Pre-Engineering provides students with courses including chemistry, humanities, calculus, physics, and social sciences while including the basic engineering skills and knowledge to transfer to baccalaureate degree program in Engineering. Students should be aware that most pre-engineering courses have mathematics and science prerequisites and that improper scheduling of courses can lengthen the time required to complete the degree.

The program is focused on transfer to North Dakota State University engineering baccalaureate programs; however, courses will transfer to other engineering schools as well. Bachelor of Science Engineering degrees vary by discipline and by institution. Students are advised to consult with an academic advisor or counselor when selecting their specific engineering discipline to ensure appropriate transfer for their specific area of engineering.

Students testing a robot they built in class.

Innovative

Innovation is at the heart of engineering design-to create a new way of performing a task, big or small!

A flying drone.

Technology

The latest technology is incorporated into our program in order to produce students who can compete in the modern day workforce.

Technical drawing

Skillful

Actual skill sets needed in industry are attained with the help of hands-on technology in the form of software and hardware.

Scanner for Metrology Class

Manager

Most engineers will become managers to some degree. This requires leadership skills and the ability to work with others.

Courses of Essential Study

 

Course #Course NameOffered
Credits
ENGL 100Student SuccessFA,SP
1
ENGL 110College Composition IFA,SP,SU
3
ENGL 120College Composition II*FA,SP,SU
3
COMM 110Fundamentals of Public SpeakingFA,SP
3
DS 110Dakota Culture and History***FA,SP,SU3
 ND:FA or ND:HUM or ND:HIST 3
 ND:SS or ND:HIST 3
 ND:SS or ND:HIST 3
CSCI 101Introduction to ComputersFA,SP
3
MATH165Calculus I**FA,SP4
MATH166Calculus II****FA,SP4
 ND:LABSC – Lab Science Elective 3
 ND:LABSC – Corresponding Lab 1
DSL 250Dakota Language IFA,SP,SU
3
   
 
 TOTAL 
40
    
 *Prerequisite of ENGL 110 (College Composition I) 
 
 **Prerequisite of MATH 103 (College Algebra) and MATH 105 (Trigonometry) or MATH 107 (Pre-Calculus) with a grade of C or higher 
 
 ***Alternate Summer Rotation  
 ****Prerequisite of MATH 165 
 
 *****Prerequisite of CSCI 101  

 

Core Classes

 

Course #Course NameOffered
Credits
ENGR 116Introduction to EngineeringFA,SP,SU3
ENGR 117CADD-Computer Aided Design & Drafting 1
ENGR 204SurveyingSU3
MATH 129Basic Linear AlgebraFA,SP3
MATH 265Calculus III*FA,SP4
MATH 266Differential Equations*SP3
ME 221Engineering Mechanic I (Statics)*FA,SP3
ME 222Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics)*FA,SP3
 Program Electives 
6
 TOTAL 
29

 

Program Electives

 

Course #Course NameOffered
Credits
AM 1013D Modeling for Advanced ManufacturingFA3
AM 201AM Functional Prototyping & Project ManagementSP3
CHEM121General Chemistry IFA3
CHEM121LGeneral Chemistry I Lab 1
ENGR275Digital Systems 3
ENGR290Manufacturing Processes 3
GEOL105Physical GeologyFA3
GEOL105LPhysical Geology Lab 1
ME 223Mechanics of Materials*SP3
ME250Thermodynamics and Heat TransferSU
3
PHYS 251University Physics I* 
3
PHYS 251LUniversity Physics I Lab* 
1
PHYS 252University Physics II* 
3
PHYS 252LUniversity Physics II Lab* 
1
 *Prerequisites or Corequisites exist. See advisor for details  
 Some program electives can be used in conjunction for general education requirements.  
 Note: Program Electives (Students should work with their advisors to choose courses that enhance their Pre-Engineering academic or career options.)  

 

Degree Program Total Credits…..69

Updated 7/19/22

• The student will solve engineering problems by applying knowledge gained from math/physics.
• The student will communicate the interpretation of a problem scenario with the solution.
• The tudent will demonstrate technological competence through basic engineering practices.
• The student will demonstrate ethical responsibility in the engineering profession.

2018 Annual Median Wages for Engineers in North Dakota. Civil Engineer – $83,460; Electrical Engineer – $89,680; Environmental Engineer – $76,770; Industrial Engineer – $79,980; Mechanical Engineer – $75,770; Petroleum Engineer – $124,880

The Pre-Engineering and Mathematics faculty are professionals who have been employed in private and public sectors of education and business. They continue to participate in professional development and scholarly activity to enhance their knowledge and to serve as role models for lifelong learning.

Michael Parker

Michael Parker
701-766-1359
michael.parker@littlehoop.edu