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Mechanical Engineering Field of Study

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Engineering webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.

The guided pathway in Mechanical Engineering, Field of Study is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Engineering and transfer to a university. An Associate of Science Field of Study in Mechanical Engineering degree with courses in this pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree. This Guided Pathway map contains a selection of lower-division courses that are guaranteed by state law to transfer and apply to a degree program.

This pathway is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Electrical Engineering. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. Field of Study degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. See the catalog for official degree requirements. This Field of Study degree in Mechanical Engineering does not complete the Core.

Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College" to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your academic advisor to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The following are prerequisite courses for MATH 2413.

MATH 1314

MATH 1316

MATH 2412

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​Total Hours: 10

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or higher.

MATH 2413 – Calculus I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course.

ENGR 1201 – Introduction to Engineering

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your advisor to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
  2. Ask about your options for transferring to pursue the bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  3. Meet with a career advisor/coach to research your career options with a Mechanical Engineering degree.

Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

PHYS 2425 – University Physics I This is a Core course.

ENGR 2302 – Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
  • HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
  2. Ask about transfer advising to discuss options to pursue a bachelor's degree.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 3

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

PHYS 2426 – University Physics II This is a Core course.

ENGR 2301 – Engineering Mechanics – Statics

MATH 2414 – Calculus II

ENGR 2332  – Mechanics of Materials

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Begin applying to top-choice universities.
  2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2022)

Total Hours: 17

SEMESTER 4

MATH 2415 – Calculus III

CHEM 1409 – General Chemistry for Engineering Majors

ENGR 2305 – Electrical Circuits I

MATH 2320 – Differential Equations

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Associate of Science Field of Study in Mechanical Engineering degree. 
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
  4. Join the Alumni Network!

 Total Hours: 14

PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated August 12, 2025