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Engineering Department

Engineering Department

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  • Learn to focus your creativity to design innovative products that improve people’s lives.
  • Engineering jobs are forecast to grow 8% by 2026.
  • The median annual salary for engineers is more than $91,000.
source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

BACHELOR DEGREES

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Education - Science - Physics Concentration, B.S.

Students can earn a bachelor’s degree in Education Science, which prepares graduates for careers in teaching. Students can concentrate their studies in Physics.

 
 

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

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Engineering Science - Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university. Mechanical engineers create and design machines to solve problems and improve efficiency. Aeronautical engineers design systems for aircraft.
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Engineering Science - Electrical or Computer Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university. Electrical engineers design and develop electrical equipment, including communications and navigational systems. Computer engineers design and develop computer systems and components.
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Engineering Science - Civil Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Civil Engineering, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university. Civil engineers design and build airports, bridges, dams, roads, and other infrastructure.
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Engineering Science - Chemical Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Chemical Engineering, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university. Chemical engineers create and design products and solutions for a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, and environmental controls.
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Engineering Science - Industrial Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Industrial Engineering, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university. Industrial engineers work in a variety of industries, helping to make processes more efficient and productive.
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Engineering Science, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Engineering Science, preparing graduates to transfer to a four-year university. The Engineering Science program is designed for students who plan to major in engineering but have not decided on a specialty or who need to establish a stronger academic foundation.
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Engineering Science - Physics Concentration A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Engineering Science with a concentration in Physics, preparing them for transfer to a four-year university. This program provides students with a strong background in fundamental physics principles, mathematics, and engineering basics.
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Engineering Science - Agricultural and Biological Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, preparing them for transfer to a four-year university. Agricultural engineers design systems and equipment for food harvesting and processing, design buildings such as greenhouses, and help to solve environmental challenges.
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Engineering Science - Environmental and Ecological Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Environmental and Ecological Engineering, preparing them for transfer to a four-year university. Environmental engineers design systems and solutions to help solve and prevent environmental challenges.
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Engineering Science - Food Process Engineering Concentration, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Engineering Science with a concentration in Food Processing Engineering, preparing them for transfer to a four-year university. Food processing engineers design food products with strong consumer appeal and better nutrition as well as innovative and efficient processing systems.
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Engineering Science - Biomedical Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Biomedical Engineering, preparing them to transfer to a four-year university. Biomedical engineers create innovative medical products and find solutions to make health care services more effective and efficient.
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Engineering Science - Agricultural Machine Systems or Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

With this degree, graduates would be able to innovate and design cutting-edge machinery, optimize agricultural processes, develop renewable energy resources, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable resource management.

OUR FACULTY

Ibrahim Aldaouab

Assistant Professor

ibrahim.aldaouab [at] vinu.edu

Ibrahim Aldaouab Assistant Professor Physics & Engineering ibrahim.aldaouab@vinu.edu

Gary Johns

Associate Professor

gjohns [at] vinu.edu

Gary Johns Associate Professor Physics & Engineering gjohns@vinu.edu

Jubin Chen

Associate Professor

jchen [at] vinu.edu

Jubin Chen Associate Professor Physics & Engineering jchen@vinu.edu



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