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Mechanical Engineering Pathway

Degree Type : General Studies

Program Location:  All locations except for Brookley Field

Length:  Four Semesters + One Summer Term

This pathway is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering. Requirements vary among institutions. The following program is a composite of the requirements of the first two years of the baccalaureate degree at most four-year institutions. Students should have successfully completed a minimum of four units of high school mathematics, including trigonometry, and three units of science in biology, physics and chemistry.

Semester-by-Semester Pathway/Alabama Transfers Guide

A semester-by-semester pathway is provided as a guide for course selection. Students should consult their Degree Works degree plan and complete an Alabama Transfers transfer guide to ensure that they take the appropriate courses for their major at their selected four-year institution. Click here for a link to the Alabama Transfers site. Students are also encouraged to contact their advisor for assistance regarding courses to be completed.

Semester One (Fall)

Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
CHM 111 College Chemistry I 4
MTH 125 Calculus I 4
ORI 101 Orientation to College 1
Sub-total Credits 12

Semester Two (Spring)

Item # Title Credits
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
MTH 126 Calculus II 4
Fine Arts Course + 3
Social Science Course + 3
Sub-total Credits 13

Summer Semester

MTH 270 is an optional course.  Please check with the EGR advisor to determine if this will be accepted by the transfer institution.

Item # Title Credits
EGR 125 Modern Graphics for Engineers 3
MTH 227 Calculus III 4
History Sequence (Part I) + 3
History Sequence (Part II) + 3
Sub-total Credits 13

Semester Three (Fall)

Item # Title Credits
EGR 101 Engineering Foundations 3
MTH 237 Linear Algebra 3
PHY 213 General Physics I with Calculus 4
Literature Course + 3
Sub-total Credits 13

Complete Graduation Application

Semester Four (Spring)

Item # Title Credits
EGR 220 Engineering Mechanics - Statics 3
MTH 238 Applied Differential Equations I 3
PHY 214 General Physics II with Calculus 4
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
Sub-total Credits 13

GRAND TOTAL CREDITS 64

*Depending on the program or course, a student may also be required to purchase certain necessary tools and supplies.

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Locations:

Thomasville Campus

30755 Highway 43 South
Thomasville, AL 36784

Monroeville Campus

2800 South Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460

Gulf Shores Campus

3301 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Gilbertown Campus

251 College Street
P.O. Box 2000
Gilbertown, AL 36908

Fairhope Campus

440 Fairhope Avenue
Fairhope, AL 36532

Brewton Campus

220 Alco Drive
Brewton, AL 36426

Bay Minette Campus

1900 Highway 31 South
Bay Minette, AL 36507

Atmore Campus

6574 AL Hwy 21
Atmore, AL 36502