Engineering schools require a basic program of instruction in conjunction with the specified engineering courses necessary to obtain a bachelor’s degree in any branch of engineering. The two-year program at Brescia is designed to prepare the student so that an additional two years is usually sufficient to complete the B.S. degree requirements of an accredited engineering school. Students having a weak mathematical background will need more than two years of study at Brescia to complete the basic program. (See also the A.S. degree in Engineering Studies.)
Pre-Engineering Program
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Chm 101: General Chemistry I
Fundamental laws, theories, and concepts of modern chemistry. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week.
Chm 101L General Chemistry I Lab
Generally taken with Chm 101 – General Chemistry I.
Chm 102: General Chemistry II
Intensive treatment of the principles of chemistry with analytical study of the anions and cations. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week.
Chm 102L: General Chemistry II Lab
Generally taken with Chm 102 – General Chemistry II.
CS110: Programming I
This is an entry-level programming course (no prior programming experience needed) that introduces programming using a high-level language such as C++. Students will be taught how to design, code, debug, and document programs using structured techniques and good programming styles. Students will be able to sit the C Programming Language Certified Associate (CLA) certification exam.
CS 111: Programming II
This course introduces the principles and practices of Object Oriented Programming, using at least two OOP languages such as C++ and JAVA. The course also continues to build on the students’ experience with control structures (i.e., selection, iteration, and recursion), data types (e.g. arrays, strings, pointers, and dynamic structures), and fundamental algorithms for operations such as sorting and searching. Students will be able to sit the C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA) exam.
Eco 201: Economic Concepts I (Macroeconomics)
An introduction to the functions of an economic system with an emphasis on income determination and government policy.
Eco 202: Economic Concepts II (Microeconomics)
An introduction to the functions of an economic system with an emphasis on decision-making by individuals and firms in a market economy.
Eng 101: Writing I
Through discussions, conferences, frequent practice, and peer review, this course helps students develop the ability to communicate their thoughts and experiences in writing that is clear and interesting.
Eng 102: Writing II
While refining the skills developed in Writing I, this course emphasizes argumentation through library research.
Mth 211: Calculus I
In-depth coverage of calculus appropriate for study in mathematics, science, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines. Covers functions, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, and foundations of integral calculus.
Mth 212: Calculus II
In-depth coverage of calculus appropriate for study in mathematics, science, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines. Covers integration techniques, applications of integration, sequences and series, and polar coordinates.
Mth 213: Calculus III
In-depth coverage of calculus appropriate for study in mathematics, science, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines. Covers 3-dimensional geometry and extends ideas of calculus into higher dimensional settings.
Mth 305: Differential Equations
A study of the techniques, history, and applications of ordinary and partial differential equations. Topics included are linear equations, infinite series solutions, systems of linear equations, numerical techniques, and partial differential equations.
PhS 201: General Physics I
A general course covering mechanics and heat.
PhS 201L: General Physics I Lab
Generally taken with PhS 201.
PhS 202: General Physics II
A continuation of PhS 201 covering electricity, magnetism, light, sound, and selected topics from atomic physics.
PhS 202L: General Physics II Lab
Generally taken with PhS 202.
Sph 110: Public Speaking
A fundamental speech performance course designed to develop and enhance the student’s confidence and skills in speaking, listening, and performing in public.