Riverland’s AA degree with a Pre-Engineering and Physics emphasis provides a strong foundation in science and math for students planning to transfer into engineering, physics, chemistry, or earth science majors. Aligned with the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, this program ensures seamless transfer to four-year institutions, including the University of Minnesota.
Location: AustinProgram Starts: Fall
Course Plan: 4 Semesters
FACULTY Virginia Johanson | Phone: 507-433-0543 | Virginia.johanson@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
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Prerequisites
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH1115 |
Pre Calculus (Goal 2 & 4)
Pre-Calculus or appropriate math placement score. May be taken fall of year 1. Students who place into College Algebra are encouraged to take it before starting their year 1 fall classes. This is important to stay on track with subsequent math classes and because of the General Chemistry I math pre-requisite. |
5 CR |
| CCLS1000 |
First Year Experience
First Year Experience (1 credit) is required for students who do not transfer in at least 12 credits with a 2.0 GPA. It is strongly recommended for all students. |
1 CR |
Course List
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH1210 | Calculus I (Goal 2 & 4) | 5 CR |
| MATH1220 | Calculus II | 5 CR |
| CHEM1201 |
General Chemistry I (Goal 3 & 10)
or CHEM1210 |
5 CR |
| PHYS2201 | Classical Physics I | 5 CR |
| PHYS2202 | Classical Physics II | 5 CR |
| ENGL1101 |
Composition I (Goal 1 & 2)
or ENGL1102 |
3 CR |
| ENGL1105 |
Composition II: Research (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101)
or ENGL1107 |
3 CR |
| SPCH1100 |
Fundamentals of Speech (Goal 1 & 9)
or SPCH1110 |
3 CR |
| ECON2291 |
Macroeconomics (Goal 5 & 8)
or ECON2292 |
3 CR |
| - |
Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two Goal 5 Electives; at least one discipline other than ECON |
6 CR |
| - |
Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts
Three Goal 6 Electives from two different disciplines |
9 CR |
| - |
Goal 7 - Human Diversity
One of the Goal 5 or Goal 6 electives must also meet Goal 7 |
|
| Electives | Consult with program faculty & advisors to choose these | 7 CR |
| - |
Physical Education/Health
PHED/HLTH/EMER course or eligible THTR course |
1 CR |