Kansas State University College of Engineering Courses Accepted

Engineering is a profession in which knowledge of mathematics and natural science is applied to develop ways to utilize the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. The curricula for the KSU College of Engineering are designed to meet the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) degree program criteria. The overall curriculum provides an integrated educational experience and includes coursework in the following areas:

  • Physical Sciences and Mathematics
  • Engineering Sciences
  • Communications
  • Discipline specific courses and technical electives
  • Humanities and Social Sciences

Many of the fundamental courses required for a degree in engineering may be obtained through a Community College. In general, two years of course work will be transferable. However, there are differences among the curricula; students electing this route should work closely with Community College advisors and K-State to ensure a proper selection of courses.

The following chart indicates the number of transferable credit hours for various courses, and is a guide to courses that current K-State students will be taking. The grade Cr is not acceptable for transfer into College of Engineering programs.

Telephone number to call for KSU advising: (785) 532-5592

Basic Pre-Engineering Subjects Use in various curricula; credit hours at K-State
  ARE BAE CHE CE CMPEN CNSM CS DEN EE IE IS ME NE
Accounting   *  * * * 3     * 3 *  * *
Biology   4 *  * *   *   *   *  * *
Chemistry (Inorganic) 8 8 8 8 4   * 4 8 8 * 4 4
Chemistry (Organic)   3 3  * *       *     * *
Chemical Analysis (Qualitative)     4 *               * *
Computer Programming ** ** 3C * 3C 4J,1C * 4J * 3C 3C 4J * *
Economics (Macroeconomics) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 ## 3 3 3
Expository Writing I *** 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 6 3 3
Geology 3   * 3 * 3 *   *   *    
Graphics   2 * 2 *     2 * 2   2 2
Humanities/Social Science+++ 3 3 6 3 6 3 9 6 6 6 12 5 5
Mathematics (Analytic Geometry & Calculus, & Differential Equations) 16 16 16 16 16 4 8 12 16 12 6# 16 16
Applied Matrix Theory         *   3   * 3   3 3
Physics (Calculus-Based) 10 10 10 10 10 8++ * 10 10 10 * 10 10
Speech (Public Speaking) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Statics 3 3 * 3 à 3++   à à à   3 3
Statistics (Calculus-Based) * * * 1 3 *++ 3 * 3 6 3++ *  *

* Elective (Departments have various maximum limits for elective credits)
** Computer programming: J=JAVA, C="C" Language.
*** Expository Writing II is optional for all programs (except CS & IS) if a grade of "A" or "B" is achieved in Expository Writing I.
+ For ARE students, Drawing I and Design I are required humanities. Look under department specific courses to see if there is an equivalent course.
++ Construction Science and Information Systems students may take algebra based courses.
+++ Two courses (6 hours) must be junior/senior level (300+) (not available at two-year schools). CS & IS are exceptions requiring a prerequisite sequence.
à Confer with Engineering Student Services Office on Statics requirements. These programs use a 3-hour combined Statics & Dynamics course. (Dynamics is not available at two-year schools).
# General Calculus and Linear Algebra (KSU MATH 205) and Finite Applications of Math (KSU MATH 312).
## IE requires Microeconomics (KSU ECON 120). May use ECON 120 as Humanities/Social Science elective.
 
Transfer Programs
 

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