SUNY Erie Community College

ENGINEERING SCIENCE

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with an Associate in Science degree in Engineering Science, the graduate will be able to:

• enter, with junior standing, one of many engineering colleges, provided grades are acceptable;
• attack problems and solve them in the traditional engineering fashion of “given- find-solution”;
• utilize developed math skills and physical concepts for problem solving;
• use the computer as a tool to help in problem solving;
• conduct and write laboratory tests/experiments in a thorough fashion using proper communications skills;
• develop an appreciation of the non-technical, human aspects of engineering;
• recognize the difference between a technician, technologist and an engineer; and
• appreciate and have an interest in literature.