ENCM
Successful completion of this program enables qualified students to transfer to an accredited engineering curriculum and apply most credits to a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. This program provides a firm background in basic engineering principles. The curriculum includes a strong foundation in mathematics, the basic sciences and engineering fundamentals, as well as liberal arts courses that are applicable to most Bachelor of Science degree programs.
Entrance to the program requires a mathematics placement examination at a calculus level (student is ready to take Calculus I (MATH 2141)) or the completion of Pre-Calculus Mathematics (MATH 2111). It is recommended that all applicants take a mathematics placement examination prior to the summer session. Additionally, entrance to the computer concentration requires completion of Programming Concepts (COMI 1150) in order to place into Java Programming (COMI 1510), a required course in the concentration.
For courses to transfer to accredited engineering programs, it is important that students adhere to the required prerequisites and corequisites. When in doubt, refer to the course descriptions.
Although most courses apply to the curriculum of many B.S. in engineering programs, the course sequences and schedules listed on the following pages will allow students to apply their studies toward one of nine University of Rhode Island engineering programs. These course sequences are for full-time, day students who enter in the fall semester, allowing them to complete the Associate in Science degree requirements at CCRI in four semesters and transfer to the University of Rhode Island as a junior. For the first semester, all engineering students take all the same courses. In all other semesters, the required courses will depend upon the desired engineering program. For most engineering programs, students are required to take courses only offered by URI. For CCRI students taking 12 or more credits, up to seven of these credits can be taken per semester at URI under the inter-institutional agreement at no additional cost. See description of the agreement on this page.
Note: Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
Please see Physics and Engineering Department webpage for program changes and updates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| CHEM 1030 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| ECON 2030 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) | 3 |
| MATH 2141 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2142 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2243 | Calculus III | 4 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 29 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| ENGR 1020 | Introduction to Engineering & Technology | 3 |
| ENGR 2160 | Introduction to Engineering Analysis | 2 |
| MATH 2362 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 4 |
| PHYS 1150 & PHYS 1151 | University Physics I and University Physics I Laboratory (Formerly PHYS 1100) | 4 |
| PHYS 1500 & PHYS 1501 | University Physics II and University Physics Lab II (Formerly ENGR 2150/2151) | 4 |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Computer Concentration (ENCM) | ||
| COMI 1510 | Java Programming 1 | 3 |
| COMI 2510 | Advanced Java Programming | 3 |
| ENGR 2320 | Digital Electronics | 4 |
| ENGR 2520 | Microprocessor & Microcomputers | 4 |
| ENGR 2620 & ENGR 2621 | Linear Electrical Systems and Circuit Theory for Engineers and Linear Circuits Lab | 5 |
| Subtotal | 19 | |
| Total Hours | 65 | |
Java Programming (COMI 1510) requires completion of Programming Concepts (COMI 1150) prior to enrolling in the course.
Please see Physics and Engineering Department webpage for program changes and updates.
| Prerequisites | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 2111 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
Fall: |
||
| CHEM 1030 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| ECON 2030 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) | 3 |
| ENGR 1020 | Introduction to Engineering & Technology | 3 |
| MATH 2141 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
Spring: |
||
| COMI 1510 | Java Programming | 3 |
| ENGR 2320 | Digital Electronics | 4 |
| MATH 2142 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 1150 & PHYS 1151 |
University Physics I and University Physics I Laboratory (Formerly PHYS 1100) |
4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
Fall: |
||
| COMI 2510 | Advanced Java Programming | 3 |
| ENGR 2160 | Introduction to Engineering Analysis | 2 |
| MATH 2243 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 1500 & PHYS 1501 |
University Physics II and University Physics Lab II (Formerly ENGR 2150/2151) |
4 |
| Humanities OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
Spring: |
||
| ENGR 2520 | Microprocessor & Microcomputers | 4 |
| ENGR 2620 & ENGR 2621 |
Linear Electrical Systems and Circuit Theory for Engineers and Linear Circuits Lab |
5 |
| MATH 2362 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 4 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 65 | |
If you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree, please meet with an Academic Advisor who can help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university.
If you are interested in transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island, check out the Joint Admissions Agreement. Transfer information, events and articulations can be found on the Transfer Center website.
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