Engineering
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Engineers are the planners and
designers of the technological systems that are
the backbone of our modern society. They
apply principles of science and mathematics to
meet the needs or solve the problems of
humankind. These problems typically are
multifaceted and involve the interplay of technological, economic, environmental,
sociological, and political components. For this
reason, the engineer requires a background in
the humanities and Social Sciences as well as
in mathematics and natural sciences.
The Associate of Science degree program in
Engineering is designed for persons who plan
to transfer to a four-year college or university to
complete a baccalaureate degree. The following
engineering fields are supported by this
program: aerospace and ocean, biological systems, chemical, civil and environmental, electrical
and computer, engineering science and
mechanics, industrial and systems engineering,
material science, mechanical, mining and
minerals.
In order to prepare for junior class standing at a
four-year college or university, the student
usually must complete a program at Virginia
Western that is comparable in length and
course content to the first two years of the
program at the four-year institution. Students
are urged to acquaint themselves with the
requirements of the department in the college
or university to which transfer is contemplated
and also to consult with the counseling office of
Virginia Western in planning their program
and selecting electives.
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PROGRAMS
Associate of Science Degree Program
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Applications for the 2009-2010 Virginia Tech Leo A. Padis Scholarship for Engineering Associate Degree graduates of the Virignia Community College System will be taken through June 1, 2009. This is a $1,000 scholarship and is merit based. Click here for the application and other application requirements.
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs
Architectural/Civil Engineering (PDF - 49KB)
Geographical Information Systems Specialization (PDF - 36KB)
Certificate Programs
Career Studies Certificate Programs
Architectural/Civil Engineering Aide (PDF - 33KB)
Computer Aided Drafting Career Exploration (PDF - 37KB)
Geographical Information Systems Career Exploration (PDF - 38KB)
FACULTY
Dr. Richard L. Clark, Jr., Program Head Engineering
540-857-6262
W305
rclark@virginiawestern.edu
Associate Professor, Engineering
B.S.–VPI & SU, 1991
M.S.–VPI&SU, 1994
Ph.D.–VPI&SU, 1996
David E. Webb, Program Head Mechanical Engineering Technology
540-857-7379
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dwebb@virginiawestern.edu
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology
B.S.–University of Kentucky, 1979
