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College of Engineering and Applied Science
Introduction to the 2008-09 Transfer Guide for the Colorado Community Colleges and the University of Colorado at Boulder
General Information
This Transfer Guide between the Colorado Community Colleges and the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder has been developed to assist Colorado Community College students plan their program of study and selection of courses based on degree requirements at the CU-Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Standards for Assured Admission
For assured transfer from any Colorado Community College directly to the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the student must have completed, as a minimum, the following courses:
MAT 201 and MAT 202
At least two of CHE 111, CHE 112, PHY 211, or PHY 212
Other courses noted but not required for this transfer are recommended to assist the student meet degree requirements in the shortest possible time. The student's grade point average computed on the required math and science courses must be at least 3.00, and the cumulative Colorado Community College grade point average must also be at least 3.10. If less than 24 semester credit hours have been completed, the ACT or SAT is required. If any of these conditions are not satisfied, transfer is not guaranteed; however, the College of Engineering and Applied Science retains the option of considering the transfer of any Colorado Community College students on an individual basis.
Minimum Academic Preparation Standards (MAPS)
Students graduating from high school in the spring of 1988 or thereafter and seeking admission to the University of Colorado are required to meet Minimum Academic Preparation Standards (MAPS). Students planning a transfer to the College of Engineering and Applied Science should select appropriate courses at a Colorado Community College to remedy any MAPS deficiencies. Students not meeting MAPS prior to transfer will be required to complete course work at the University of Colorado to remedy any deficiencies, which may be in addition to minimum degree requirements.
Statewide Engineering Articulation Agreement
The following information has been taken from the 2003 Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) Statewide Engineering Articulation Agreement.
Section I: Program Requirements and Guaranteed Transfer
A. Institutional graduation requirements.
The graduation requirements for an engineering transfer student will be the same as the graduation requirements for a native engineering student, as stipulated in the appropriate publications for the degree-granting institution.
B. Transfer eligible courses for students entering baccalaureate programs offered by Colleges of Engineering or their equivalent.
The state guaranteed general education curriculum for College of Engineering programs will amount to 32 semester-credit-hours. Under this engineering articulation agreement, general education requirements are specifically selected to comply with lower division course sequences that are pre-requisite to College of Engineering graduation requirements and ABET accredited baccalaureate majors. In addition, general education competency requirements in mathematics, technology, critical thinking, and communication are met through the following specified transfer courses:
| State Guaranteed General Education for Engineering | Transfer of Credit Hours | |
| Mathematics | Calculus I (MAT 201-5) | 8 |
| Calculus II (MAT 202-5) | ||
| Calculus III (MAT 203-5) | 7 |
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| Differential Equations (MAT 260-3) and | ||
| Linear Algebra (MAT 255-3) or | ||
| Differential Equations with Linear Algebra (MAT 266-4) | ||
| Science | Physics I (PHYS 211-5) | 8 |
| Physics II or Chemistry I (PHYS 212-5 or CHE 111-5) | ||
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 202-3) | 9 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 201-3) | ||
| World History (HIS 101-3 or HIS 102-3, or HIS 111-3 or HIS 112-3) | ||
Notes:
- Science courses shall be at the college level and shall be appropriate for meeting degree requirements in this College of Engineering.
- A student shall have the option of either transferring Physics II or Chemistry I within the Science group.
- Additional transfer courses in the engineering major and electives will be handled on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the transfer policies in force at each institution.
Additional Information
The twelve undergraduate degree programs offered by the College of Engineering and Applied Science are characterized by highly structured curricula with a minimum of 128 approved credit hours required for graduation. Because of the specialized curricula, there may be entry-level courses that must be completed by the transfer student after enrollment at the university.
If a student elects to enroll in a reduced course load, go on the Time Out Program, enroll in a second major or a minor or go on an internship, this will extend the period required to complete a degree.
Colorado Community College students may consider taking additional course in the humanities or the social sciences. Refer to the College's Humanities and Social Sciences Info Center at engineeing.colorado.edu/HOMER.
The following chart indicates course requirements that may be completed at the community college, if offered at a student's particular school.
| CU-Boulder Course | Community College Course | Applicable Majors |
| CSCI 1300-4 Computer Science 1: Programming |
CSC 160-4 Computer Science 1* *Need C++ programming to proceed to CSC I 2270 |
Applied Math Computer Science Electrical Engineering Electrical and Computer Engr Engineering Physics |
| CSCI 2270-4 Computer Science 2 Data Structures |
CSC 161-4 Computer Science II | Computer Science Electrical and Computer |
| GEEN 1300-3 Intro. to Engineering Computing |
EGG 130-3 Intro. To Engineering Computing |
Aerospace Engineering Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering |
| GEEN 1400-3 Engineering Projects | EGG 140-3 Engineering Projects | Aerospace Engr. Applied Mathematics Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electrical/Comp En. Engineering Physics Mechanical Engr. |
| AREN 1017-2 Engineering Drawing | CAS 111-3 Computer Aided Drafting II (CCD) EGT 11-3 CAD II: Applications (FRCC) CAD 102-3 Computer Aided Drafting II (OJC/PPCC/TSJC) CAD 155-3 Pro Engineer Advanced (PCC) CAS 121-3 Intermediate CAD (RRCC) |
Architectural Civil Engineering Physics |
| CVEN 2012-3 Intro to Geomatics | EGG 260-5 Engineering Surveying I (TSJC) ENT 108-3 Survey Civil (AIMS) ENT 142-4 Surveying II AND ENT 143-3 Survey Drafting (PCC) SUR 115-4 General Surveying and Cartography (CMC) |
Architectural Civil |
MCEN 1025-3 Computer Aided Drawing/Fabrication |
CAD 101-3 Computer Aided Drafting I | Mechanical Engineering |
| MCEN 2023-3 Statics and Structures | EGG 211-3 Engineering Mechanics I: statics | Mechanical Engr. |
| MCEN 2063-3 Mechanics of Solics | EGG 206-3 Mechanics of Solids | Mechanical Engr. |
| MCEN 3043-3 Dynamics | EGG 212-3 Engineering Mechanices II: Dynamics | Mechanical Engr. |
| MCEN 3012-3 Thermodynamics | EGG 230-3 Thermodynamics |
Advising Contact
Before entering the final semester at a Colorado Community College prior to transfer, the student should consult with a transfer advisor in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU-Boulder to plan a course of study at the University of Colorado. Please contact:Assistant Dean for Students
College of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
422 UCB
Boulder, Colorado 80309-0422
303- 492-5071
