Construction Engineering Transfer

Construction Engineering - Transfer to The Citadel

Certificate in Applied Science

37 Credit Hours

This certificate allows you to select course work to transfer into The Citadel’s Bachelor of Science in construction engineering curriculum. Please see an advisor for actual course offering times, scheduling and prerequisites.

BIO 101	Biological Science I	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of the scientific method, basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell physiology, cell reproduction and development, Mendelian genetics, population genetics, natural selection, evolution and ecology.Learn More Prerequisites High school biology or high school chemistry, BIO 100 or successful completion of a college-level, lab-based science course within the last five years is strongly recommended.

EGR 260	Engineering Statics	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces the principles of engineering mechanics as applied to forces and force systems. The techniques of vector mathematics are employed.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 140 and PHY 221

EGR 275	Introduction to Engineering/Computer Graphics	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of basic graphical concepts needed for engineering applications.Learn More

EGR 282	Introduction to Civil Engineering	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course covers the engineering process from problem formulation to creative design through practical solution of civil engineering problems.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 111 or MAT 112

EGR 285	Engineering Surveying I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers linear measurements, leveling, compass and transit/theodolite, theory of errors, areas, stadia, coordinate geometry, state plane coordinates and standard map projections. In addition, it covers latitudes and departures, construction field control, legal aspects of land surveying and public land surveys.Learn More Prerequisites EGR 275 and EGR 282 and MAT 140

EGR 286	Engineering Surveying II	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers land surveying and boundary laws, public land surveys, topographic mapping, horizontal and vertical curves, lot calculations, and engineering astronomy. In addition, it covers geospatial representation that includes topographic mapping, advanced adjustments using least squares procedures, map projection, state plan coordinator, astronomic control for mapping, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing.Learn More Prerequisites EGR 285 and MAT 140

EGR 295	Engineering Surveying Lab I	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers horizontal control, including distance and angular measurements; traversing and preparation of a plat; and vertical control including the performance of a level loop. It includes application of principles introduced in EGR 285.Learn More

EGR 296	Engineering Surveying Lab II	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers locating buildings and other objects within a boundary survey, performing a topographic survey, preparing a topographic map and staking out a horizontal curve. In addition, it covers Global Positioning Systems (GPS) mapping controls, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and application of principles introduced in EGR 286.Learn More

MAT 141	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II	4
Lec: 4 Lab: 0 Credit:4 This course continues calculus of one variable, including analytic geometry, techniques of integration, volumes by integration and other applications, infinite series including Taylor series, and improper integrals.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 140 with a minimum grade of C

PHY 221	University Physics I	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This is the first of a sequence of courses. The course is a calculus-based treatment of vectors, laws of motion, rotation, vibratory and wave motion. Laboratory exercises supplement lectures.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 140 The prerequisite should have been completed in the last five years.

MAT 120	Probability and Statistics	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course includes introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals and test of hypothesis for large and small samples, type I and type II errors, linear regression, and correlation.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 101 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement

ECO 211	Microeconomics	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course includes the study of the behavior of households and firms, including supply and demand, elasticity, price/input in different market structures, pricing of resources, regulations, and comparative advantage and trade.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 101 and MAT 155 or appropriate placement

ACC 101	Accounting Principles I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces basic accounting procedures for analyzing, recording and summarizing financial transactions, adjusting and closing the financial records at the end of the accounting cycle, and preparing financial statements. This course is designed to include all aspects of financial accounting at the introductory level.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 101 or MAT 155 or appropriate placement and ACC 100 or departmental approval

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.

Students must also have completed all prerequisites to required courses.