Engineering Science (A.S.)

Study engineering science at JCC

The Engineering Science degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you for transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering. You can continue your study toward careers in mechanical, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, ceramic, aerospace, nuclear, environmental, or metallurgical engineering.

JCC’s program provides a solid foundation in computer science, math, and physics alongside engineering principles and mechanics. You’ll choose program electives depending on the field you want to pursue, with sequences focusing on aerospace/mechanical/civil/industrial engineering, or chemical/biological/environmental engineering.

2023 median pay for architecture and engineering occupations: $91,420/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Where to study at JCC

Engineering skills

After you complete the program, you will be able to:

  • Apply differential calculus, integral calculus, and ordinary differential equations to the solution of engineering problems.
  • Create programming scripts that can be used in the solution of numerical analysis problems.
  • Identify and differentiate the various fields of engineering, including entrance requirements and ultimate career outcomes.

Semester 1

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

CHE 1550: College Chemistry I

4
SUNY
  • Natural Sciences
JCC
  • Scientific Reasoning: Natural Sciences

ENG 1510: English Composition I

3
SUNY
  • Humanities
JCC
  • College Composition

ENR 1560: Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Design

4
JCC
  • Critical and Integrative Reasoning

MAT 1710: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

4
SUNY
  • Math
JCC
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Students must be prepared for MAT1710 in order to complete this degree in two years.
  • ENR 1560 is offered only in the fall.

Semester 2

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

CSC 1610: Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers

3

ENG 1530: English Composition II

3
SUNY
  • Written & Oral Communication
JCC
  • College Composition
  • Oral Communication

MAT 1720: Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

4
SUNY
  • Math
JCC
  • Mathematical Reasoning

PHY 1710: Analytical Physics I

4
SUNY
  • Natural Sciences
JCC
  • Scientific Reasoning: Natural Sciences

Social Sciences Elective

Recommended:

ANT 1510: Human Evolution and Prehistory

3
SUNY
  • Social Sciences
JCC
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
  • Global Perspectives
  • Scientific Reasoning: Social Sciences
  • CSC1610, CHE1560, and PHY1710 are offered only in the spring.
  • If pursuing a chemical, biological, or environmental engineering sequence, take CHE 1560, delaying the social sciences elective to semester 4.

Semester 3

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

ENR 2510: Thermodynamics

4
SUNY
  • Natural Sciences
JCC
  • Applied Learning
  • Scientific Reasoning: Natural Sciences

ENR 2550: Mechanics – Statics

3

ENR 2740: Analysis of Linear Electric Circuits

3

MAT 2650: Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

4
SUNY
  • Math
JCC
  • Mathematical Reasoning

Program Core Elective

Recommended:

MAT 2670: Linear Algebra or

CHE 2530: Organic Chemistry I

3
SUNY
  • Math
JCC
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • All courses listed in this semester are offered only in the fall.
  • MAT 2670 should be taken if pursuing an aerospace, mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering sequence. CHE 2530 should be taken if pursuing a chemical, biological, or environmental engineering sequence.

Semester 4

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

ENR 2560: Mechanics - Dynamics

3

Program Core Elective 

Recommended:

ENR 2580: Strength of Materials

4

MAT 2680: Ordinary Differential Equations

3
SUNY
  • Math
JCC
  • Mathematical Reasoning

PHY 2710: Analytical Physics II

4
SUNY
  • Natural Sciences
JCC
  • Scientific Reasoning: Natural Sciences

Social Sciences Elective

Recommended:

SOC 1510: Introduction to Sociology

3
SUNY
  • Diversity
  • Social Sciences
JCC
  • Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
  • Scientific Reasoning: Social Sciences
  • ENR 2560, ENR 2580, MAT 2680, PHY 2710 are offered only in the spring.
  • Those pursuing a chemical, biological, or environmental engineering sequence typically take a required social science elective in semester 4, rather than ENR 2580.
  • Engineering science students routinely elect to take up to 70 credit hours to enhance transferability.