November 27, 2017 James Revillini

Becoming Connecticut State Community College

STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. Click here for more details about this merger.

Mission

Consultation with a faculty advisor is strongly recommended.

The Technology Studies – Engineering Technology Option associate degree program prepares students primarily to transfer to complete a B.S. degree in civil, mechanical, manufacturing, composite, or computer engineering technology. Graduates will receive a background in mathematics, science, and general education courses for transfer into a four-year program. Careers in this field include jobs in quality control of industrial products, electrical system testing and diagnostics, computer modeling of essential infrastructure, robotic technology, and remediation of environmental hazards. A grade average of “B” with no grade less than “C”, and completion of the full program is required for continuation as a junior in CCSU’s School of Technology or at Charter Oak.

Advisors

Sharon Gusky, sgusky@nwcc.edu, 860.738.6395
Douglas Hoffman, dhoffman@nwcc.edu, 860.738.5332
Douglas Mooney, dmooney@nwcc.edu, 860.738.6401

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates should be able to:
1. Transition seamlessly into a Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Engineering with junior level status in the receiving institution as part of the Engineering Technology Pathway Program.
2. Apply appropriate mathematical and scientific principles to engineering and technology applications.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in technical fundamentals to analyze and resolve technology problems.
4. Apply knowledge and skills to develop, interpret, and select appropriate technological processes.
5. Demonstrate the ability to assist in research, development, design, production, testing and various other functions associated with engineering.
6. Demonstrate a good understanding of engineering principles/concepts.
7. Demonstrate a good understanding of mathematical concepts.
8. Demonstrate the ability to think through a problem in a logical manner.
9. Organize and carry through to conclusion the solution to a problem.
10. Demonstrate good communication skills.
11. Demonstrate teamwork skills.

Coursework

This is the suggested course sequence for full-time students who aim to graduate in two years.

Courses in italics are offered at other Connecticut Community Colleges.

SEMESTER 1

ENG* 101 Composition – 3 credits
MAT* 186 Precalculus – 4 credits
EGR* 111 Introduction to Engineering – 3 credits
CHE* 121 General Chemistry I – 4 credits
HIS* History Elective – 3 credits

SEMESTER 2

CAD* CAD* Elective – 3 credits
MAT* 167 Principles of Statistics – 4 credits
MAT* 245 Calculus I – 3 credits
Behavioral Science Elective – 3 credits
Fine Arts Elective – 3 credits
Literature Elective – 3 credits

SEMESTER 3

PHL* 111 Ethics – 3 credits
PHY* 121 General Physics I OR PHY* 221 Calculus-Based Physics II – 4 credits
EGR* 211 Applied Mechanics I (Statics) – 3 credits
Social Science Elective – 3 credits
Computer Programming Elective – 3 credits

SEMESTER 4

MAT* 256 Calculus II – 4 credits
PHY* 122 General Physics II OR PHY* 222 Calculus Based Physics II – 4 credits
EGR* 212 Applied Mechanics II (Dynamics) – 3 credits
COM* 173 Public Speaking – 3 credits
ENG* 202 Technical Writing – 3 credits

TOTAL CREDITS 69

James Revillini

James is the webmaster at Northwestern Connecticut Community College.