Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering Fundamentals

Associate in Applied Science - 62 credits

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Please check with an Academic Advisor to confirm degree requirements and program electives.

The program educational objectives (PEO) are: 

PEO 1. Within three to five years of graduation, EF graduates will have successful careers in the fields of engineering. 

PEO 2. Within three to five years of graduation, EF graduates will show commitment to continuing their education to improve their professional expertise so as to adapt to an evolving work environment. 

PEO 3. Within three to five years of graduation, EF graduates will demonstrate effective communication capabilities and a strong commitment to teamwork while working in diverse cultural and interdisciplinary environment. 

The student outcomes (SO) are:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.