Pre-Engineering
Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science degree in Pre-Engineering is designed to provide students a set of skills and courses that will transfer into a four-year engineering program, mathematics, or related field. The intent of the program is to develop student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), expose students to STEM curriculum, and foster the pursuit of advance degrees at the university level. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their LCC advisor for proper advising and course selection.
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General Education Core (36 hours)
Area I. Communications (9 hours)
| ENG111 | Freshman Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENG115 | Freshman Composition II | 3 credits |
| SPCH111 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
Area II. Mathematics (4 hours)
| MATH116 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 credits |
Area III. Laboratory Science (8 hours)
Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 hours)
Area V. Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours)
Program Requirements (23 hours)
| CS105 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 credits |
| CS121 | Introduction to Programming | 4 credits |
| MATH180 | College Algebra | 4 credits |
| MATH190 | Trigonometry | 4 credits |
| MATH195 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
| STEM117 | Introduction to Engineering Technology | 3 creditsl |
| STEM250 | STEM Capstone | 1 credit |
Approved Electives (3 hours)
***Students may select one elective course from STEM Department with faculty approval.
For more information, please contact:
Program Director: Francisco Apodaca
Phone: (505)454-2510
Email: fapodaca@luna.edu
Program Advisor: Dr. Rita Surdi
Phone: (505)454-2587
Email: rsurdi@luna.edu
EDUCATION:
PhD - Mathematics- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
MS - Mathematics-Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
BA – Mathematics with concentration in Statistics and Computer Science-San Jose State University, San Jose, California
Program Advisor: Mrs. Betsy C. Sanchez
Phone: (505)454-2554
Email: bsanchezi@luna.edu
EDUCATION:
MA – Education and Curriculum & Instruction Specialization in Mathematics Education-University of Phoenix
BA – Elementary Education-New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
AS – Office Administration-Luna Community College, Las Vegas, NM
Certificate – Computer Specialist - Luna Community College, Las Vegas, NM
Certificate – Office Information System - Luna Community College, Las Vegas, NM
Certificate – Word Processing Operator - Luna Community College, Las Vegas, NM
Office Manager: Amanda, Tapia
Phone: (505)454-5370
Email: atapia@luna.edu
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE Lab)
Technologies Center
Coordinator: Monica Rossetti
Phone: (505) 454-5306
Email: mrossetti@luna.edu
Student Success Center (Student Services Center)
Director: Renee Maestas
Phone: (505)454-5355
Email: rmaestas@luna.edu
Advisor: Janice Medrano
Phone: (505)454-2546
Email: jmedrano@luna.edu
