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Pre-Engineering (PET)

AN OPTION OF LIBERAL ARTS

Type: Transfer, Degree (AA)

Open Admissions

Division: STEM and Business


The Pre-engineering Program provides comprehensive instruction to students who may not have the appropriate academic preparation to begin the Engineering Science Program. The program stresses the development of fundamental skills in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science.

Students may take the first year of both years of Pre-engineering according to their needs prior to applying for entrance into the Engineering Science Program.

Because of the flexibility within the Pre-engineering curriculum, it is highly recommended that students considering this program meet with an advisor from the engineering faculty.

 

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

 



First Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
CHE103General Chemistry 1

4

CMP101Composition 1

3

HUM-ELECTIVE
Humanities Elective

3

MAT151Precalculus 1

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
CHE104General Chemistry 2

4

CMP102-150
Composition 2 Elective

3

MAT152Precalculus 2

3

SS-Elective
Social Science Elective

6

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
EGS102Introduction to Engineering

3

HUM-ELECTIVE
Humanities Elective

6

MAT251Calculus 1

4

PHY201Physics 1: Mechanics

4

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
MAT252Calculus 2

4

OPN-ELECTIVE
Open Elective

3

PHY222Physical Properties of Matter

4

SS-ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:14
Program Note

Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 60

 
Program Student Learner Outcomes
  • Students will be able to draw reasoned conclusions from sound mathematical or scientific principles and data.
  • Students will be able to critically evaluate given assumptions and reasoning about a problem.
  • Students will have mathematics preparation at the level of Calculus.
  • Students will be prepared to enter the Engineering Science Transfer program.

Occupational Skills Required
  • Oral communication skills
  • Written and reading skills
  • Appreciation of mathematics to solve problems
  • Organizational and time management skills to be successful in individual coursework and team projects

Most Common Linked Occupation Title – All Education Levels

  • Engineers
 
Top Transfer Institutions
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • University of Massachusetts Boston
  • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Bridgewater State University
  • Fitchburg State University
  • Framingham State University
  • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
  • Northeastern University
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell