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The Mission of the Basic Engineering Program

The mission of the Basic Engineering Program is to:

1. Strive to develop in students the ability to think critically, solve problems, and work wisely and creatively for the betterment of themselves and the world in which we live;
2. Recognize and value the diversity of students and provides an intensely demanding and stimulating environment to fulfill their potential as lifelong learners in their industries and their communities;
3. Prepare students to be able to transfer to top four year colleges and universities in all fields of engineering (architecture, civil engineering, computer science, design, electrical engineering, electronics, environmental engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering), life sciences (biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering, biomedical, biotechnology, genetic engineering, pharmacy, pre-medical) and science (physics, nuclear physics, chemistry), as well as in business, management, marketing and other fields.

Through these activities we mold an enthusiastic and innovative student body, positioned to shape a better future in the rapidly changing worlds of science and technology.

What to Expect

Basic Engineering, a rigorous program, with its flexibility, versatility, high standard, and concentration and emphasis in mathematic and sciences prepares the student for transfer to 4-year colleges and universities to continue their education in all fields of Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Environmental, Manufacturing, Computer Science,---), life sciences (Bio Chemistry, Bio Physics, Bio Engineering, Genetic Engineering, Pre Medical, Pharmacy,---) and sciences (Physics, Nuclear Physics, Chemistry, ---). Some students also transfer to Business, Marketing, and other majors.

It is recommended that interested students get in touch with the coordinator of Basic Engineering before the summer as soon as possible, so that if they need to improve their Math skills, they can do so by taking courses in the summer.

Majority of the students complete the requirement of the program in four semesters and three summers (six sessions) and two intersessions.

Engineering courses are also offered during the evenings.

Recommended minimum residency requirement is six courses. The following courses are recommended:

Calculus III, Differential Equation, Physics III, Linear Algebra, statistics for scientists and Engineers, Thermodynamics, and C++ for Scientists and Engineers.

Preparing for Basic Engineering.

Basic Engineering courses begin with Calculus I. However, if student needs to improve his/her math skills, with the recommendation of coordinator, and the result of the Math Placement test, students can start from appropriate MATH course. Quinsigamond offers many developmental MATH courses.

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