Engineering, Mechanical - AS to BSME - Angelo State University (ASU) 2019-2020

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AS degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 71 college-level hours, of which 62 will transfer and apply as 2 SCH of EDUC 1300, MATH 1314 and MATH 2412 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards Angelo State University baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Note: Angelo State University does not have a maximum number of college-level transfer hours accepted towards a baccalaureate degree.  Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Students may still take the following ASU degree required courses:

• Select either BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I  OR BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (Lecture)  AND BIOL 1108 Biology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory I (lab)  or GEOL 1403 Physical Geology  (AS Approved Course Requirement) OR GEOL 1303 Physical Geology (lecture)  (AS Approved Course Requirement) AND GEOL 1103 Physical Geology Laboratory  (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as BIOL 1408 OR BIOL 1308 AND BIOL 1108 or GEOL 1403 OR GEOL 1303 AND GEOL 1103 [ASU Math/Science Elective]
• ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics I  (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as ENGR 1304
• Select either ENGR 2304 Computer Programming for Engineering Applications  (AS Approved Course Requirement) or COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I  (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as ENGR 2304 or CS 1336

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete but is NOT core complete and NOT field of study complete. 

Angelo State University Transfer Scholarship Information

Alamo Colleges District students transferring to Angelo State University with a 2.5 GPA will be awarded a Carr Academic Transfer Scholarship.  This scholarship is automatically awarded once the student is admitted to Angelo State University.

Each College President in the Alamo Colleges District may nominate/designate Carr Presidential Transfer Scholars.  

Finally, Angelo State University will award a scholarship to Alamo Colleges District students that are members of Phi Theta Kappa.

https://www.angelo.edu/services/scholarship-programs/carr-transfer-scholarships.php

Angelo State University stacks scholarships.

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Field of Study Curriculum for Mechanical Engineering

§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course

The Field of Study (FOS) curriculum for Mechanical Engineering is for students who are seeking a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering.  The field of study curriculum has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

Additional information can be found at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/PDF/9825.PDF?CFID=98730995&CFTOKEN=10152566

Additional Angelo State University Advising Notes

• Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Angelo State University in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. Information on academic advising can be found at  https://www.angelo.edu/dept/advising/
• Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within Angelo State University requirements for this degree plan from the Angelo State University Undergraduate Catalog.
• Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Angelo State University as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Angelo State University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Angelo State University’s degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to Angelo State University. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review Angelo State University’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Angelo State University’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Angelo State University’s 2019-2020 Catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on March 5, 2020