In New York, Engineering Science is the name given for the first two years of an Engineering program offered in its community colleges.

This curriculum's strong emphasis on Engineering Design, Communication Skills, and Teamwork makes it easy for students to transfer as juniors to four-year engineering institutions across the country. Immediate employment opportunities also exist for graduates. Students in the program have coop opportunities available at many local industries. Curriculum coursework requirements provide the student with a firm foundation in the areas of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Digital Electronics.

To facilitate student transfer, the College has joint, dual, and transfer admission agreements with many institutions including Binghamton University, Clarkson University, Cornell University, RIT, RPI, Wilkes University, and Buffalo University (SUNY). The Engineering Science department is a member of the Two Year Engineering Science Association which is affiliated with The Association of Engineering Colleges of New York State. Engineering Science students transfer primarily to Binghamton University, Clarkson University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Syracuse University. Most BCC ES graduates complete their BS within two years and either maintain or improve their GPA after transfer.

Design is an important component of the curriculum from the first semester. Many students choose to compete each year in statewide, regional, or national design competitions. Since 1990, these students have placed first or second in most competitions they have entered, including two 2nd Place awards at the 1998 ASEE National Freshman Design Competition.

If you wish to obtain Bachelor's degrees in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Engineering Management programs you will find Engineering Science the most appropriate course of study. Success in completing this program depends more on determination, effort, and learning strategies than on ability and preparation. If your goal is to graduate with a BS in Engineering, this program will provide the background required to allow you to transfer with junior status. If proper preparatory mathematics or science courses have not been taken, or if placement information indicates a problem, students are advised to take courses which help assure success in this rigorous program of study.

SEQUENCE OF COURSES: The following model meets all program requirements for students who are pursuing full-time study and wish to complete the course work in four semesters. Those who desire a slower pace or need preparatory courses will require more than four semesters.