Engineering Science – Great Bay Community College

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Overview

The Engineering Science program at GBCC is intended for those who have a strong passion for problem-solving, creativity, and the betterment of society. Our department focuses on the mathematical and physical sciences that our world depends on daily. Students who enroll in the program will have the opportunity to build their engineering background to further pursue a bachelor degree in a specialized field.

Why Great Bay?

We have an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio which provides students a robust opportunity for greater campus involvement and success. With an excellent proximity to neighboring industries at the Pease Tradeport, the University of New Hampshire, and the Naval Shipyard, Great Bay Community College’s students have the flexibility to enhance their education to suit their professional goals.

Career Options

Engineering graduates have the option to work in industry, the government, and academia.

Related Degrees

Curriculum

Degree Program – First Year, Fall Semester Year

Course ID	Course	Theory	Lab	Credits
FYE114G	First Year Seminar: Engineering	1	0	1
CHEM115G	General Chemistry I	3	3	4
MATH210G	Pre-Calculus	4	0	4
ENGL110G	College Composition I	4	0	4
Sequence A
ACM120G	Blueprint Reading	1	2	2
Sequence B
CIS112G	Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming	2	2	3
Sequence C
DATA210G	Elements of Data Science	3	0	3
Total Credits				15-16

Degree Program – First Year, Spring Semester

Course ID	Course	Theory	Lab	Credits
ENGLXXXG	English Elective	3	0	3
	Social Science Elective	3	0	3
MATH230G	Calculus I	4	0	4
CHEM116G	General Chemistry II	3	3	4
Sequence A
	Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3	0	3
Sequence B
	Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3	0	3
Sequence C
DATA220G	Data Analysis with R	3	0	3
Total Credits				17

Degree Program – Second Year, Fall Semester

Course ID	Course	Theory	Lab	Credits
MATH250G	Calculus II	4	0	4
PHYS290G	University Physics I	3	3	4
	Liberal Arts Elective	3	0	3
Sequence A
	4-Credit Liberal Arts Elective	4	0	4
Sequence B
MATHXXXG	Math Elective	4	0	4
Sequence C
ARTS125G	Visual Language	3	0	3
Total Semester Credits				14-15

Degree Program – Second Year, Spring Semester

Course ID	Course	Theory	Lab	Credits
MATH235G (or higher)	Math Elective	4	0	4
PHYS295G	University Physics II	3	3	4
Sequence A
ACM215G	Applied Composites	2	4	4
ACM253G	Bonding & Finishing Operator	0	4	2
MATH265G	High Performance Composites Fabrication	0	4	2
Sequence B
CIS177G	Introduction to Python	2	2	3
	4-Credit Liberal Arts Elective	4	0	4
Sequence C
CIS177G	Introduction to Python	2	2	3
	4-Credit Liberal Arts Elective	4	0	4
DATA225G	Analytics Capstone	2	0	2
Total Credits				15-17

Total Degree Credits: 61-65

*Major Elective Sequences (choose one)

Guide to Major Elective Sequences:

Sequence A – Advanced Composites Option: ACM120G, ACM215G, ACM253G, and ACM257G.

Sequence B – Applied Math/Programming Option: MATH170G or MATH215G, CIS177G, and CIS112G or CIS148G.

Sequence C – Practical Data Science Certificate Option: DATA215G, CIS177G, DATA220G, and DATA225G (along with MATH235 and ARTS125 electives).

Sequence D – Students may transfer the following from other CCSNH colleges: Computer Aided Design (CAD), Engineering Statistics, and Engineering Dynamics or Strength of Materials.

*If MATH150G/MATH152G is needed, it is strongly recommended that students complete this course prior to beginning the Engineering Science program in order to stay on track.

Please Note: The Engineering Science degree is a rigorous program. Students are expected to spend additional time beyond the minimum to complete the requirements and achieve success. Students are also expected to have college-level reading, writing, and math skills as soon as possible after declaring this major.

Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, and trigonometry.
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical world and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems.
Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to other areas.
Students will apply the knowledge and skills of mathematics, science, and technology to real-life problems and make informed decisions.
After completing the program, students will be prepared to begin using mathematical analysis and scientific inquiry, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions. Students generally move onto 4-year institutions to complete their Baccalaureate in a specified engineering field.

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