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Aeronautical and Astronautical, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering (AS-Track 2) Course Map

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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field and for transfer to a four-year institution. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. If you want to change a course on this map you must speak with an advisor to assure you meet all degree requirements. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete an Associate in Science (AS-T) Degree Track 2 , you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!

Important note about transfer: colleges and universities may change their requirements at any time, so this map is not a guarantee of transfer. You will need to check transfer requirements with your intended four-year school. 

1. College Success

  • Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

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  • Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course.

2. Math Course Recommendation

Take one course per quarter until sequence is finished.

3. English Composition I

  • Course purpose: Engineers write technical reports, grants, instructions and proposals to colleagues, clients and supervisors. ENGL& 101 provides the foundational skills needed to write effectively.

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  • Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course. 

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Use your Success Network!  In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps. 

Action Item: Choose Transfer Institution

Set up a meeting with a faculty member to discuss engineering pathway options. Work with an advisor or faculty member to plan your transition to a Bachelor of Science engineering program at a four-year institution and confirm transfer requirements. 

UW-Seattle admits AA, CE, and ME students for a fall or summer start. For a spring start, you need to apply to UW-Seattle by February 15 and to the department by April 5.    

WSU admits CE and ME students for fall or summer quarters. You should contact the academic advisor of the transfer department before applying. The deadline to apply for fall or summer start at WSU is January 31. 

Saint Martin’s University admits CE and ME students for fall or summer quarters. The deadline to apply for summer start is May 15. The deadline to apply for fall start is August 10.

4. Engineering Graphics

  • Course purpose: Engineers need drawing and modeling skills to design new products, structures, etc. Engineers need to hand-draw objects and read designs that meet industry standards. For design, engineers use computer software to create 3D models as well as run simulations. Skills learned in this course are needed in higher-level courses and capstone projects at transfer institutions.

     

    Note: 

    • Graduation requirement for Civil Engineering at Washington State University and Saint Martin’s University 

    • Graduation requirement for Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington and Saint Martin’s University 

    • Required for Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University 

5. Chemistry Course Recommendation

Take one course per quarter until sequence is finished.

  • Course purpose: AA, Mechanical and Civil Engineers need a strong background in chemistry. In design, engineers must choose the proper material to use for an application. Knowledge of chemical structure provides insight into the material properties. Engineers must apply chemical laws to processes such as those seen in engines.

     

    Note: 

    • CHEM&162 is required for Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington and Washington State University
    • CHEM&162 is a Graduation requirement for Civil Engineering and AA at University of Washington and Washington State University
    • CHEM& 161 and 162 are graduation requirements for Saint Martin’s University

6. Physics Course Recommendation

Take one course per quarter until sequence is finished.

7. Engineering Course Recommendation

Take one course per quarter until sequence is finished.

  • Course purpose: Engineers need to learn foundational engineering concepts that are taught in these classes. You will apply concepts learned in math and physics to real-world examples. Skills learned in the engineering sequence are needed in higher-level courses taken at transfer institutions.

     

    Note: 

    • Required to AA and Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington and Washington State University
    • Required for Civil Engineering at University of Washington
    • Graduation requirements for Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Saint Martin’s University
    • ENGR& 214 is required for Civil Engineering at Washington State University
    • ENGR&215 and ENGR&225 are graduation requirements at Washington State University

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go!  It is time to apply for graduation.  Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details.  https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/graduation

8. Humanities Course Recommendation

Choose one

· World Language (1)

9. Economics Course Recommendation

Choose one

10. Social Science Course Recommendation

Choose One

Total Credits 104

11. Additional Recommended Courses

  • Note: MATH 224 may be used as a substitute for MATH& 264.  Please check with your transfer institution to determine how this substitution may impact your transfer-readiness.

  • Course purpose: Engineers need a strong foundation in math in order to apply these math concepts to engineering and physics applications.

     

    Note: 

    • Required for Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington
    • Required for Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University
    • Graduation requirement for Civil Engineering at Washington State University
    • Graduation requirement for Mechanical Engineering at St. Martin’s

  • Course purpose: Engineers need a strong foundation in math in order to apply these math concepts to engineering and physics applications.

     

    Note: 

    • Required for Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering at University of Washington
    • Graduation requirement for Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington
    • Graduation requirement for Civil Engineering at Washington State University
    • Required for Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University
    • Graduation requirement for Mechanical Engineering at St. Martin’s

  • Course purpose: Engineers need a strong foundation in math in order to apply these math concepts to engineering and physics applications.

     

    Note: 

    • Required for Aeronautical Engineering  at University of Washington
    • Graduation requirement for Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington
    • Graduation requirement for Civil Engineering at Washington State University
    • Required for Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University
    • Graduation requirement for Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at St. Martin’s University

  • Course purpose: Engineers need to learn about property changes, heat engines, refrigerator, gas and diesel engines and different power cycles to apply to them to power plants, engines and other systems. ME and AA must have a strong background in Thermodynamics and its importance in different systems.

     

    Note: 

    • Required for Aeronautical Engineering at University of Washington
    • Elective for Civil Engineering at University of Washington and Washington State University
    • Graduation requirement for Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University
    • Not accepted for Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering  at St. Martin’s University
    • Not accepted for Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington but helps prepare students

  • Course purpose: Engineers should have a background in electrical circuits to apply to control systems and instrumentation.

     

    Note: 

    • Graduation requirement for Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington and Washington State University
    • Elective for Civil Engineering at University of Washington and Washington State University
    • Preparatory course for Aeronautical Engineering at University of Washington and Civil Engineering at St. Martin’s University

  • Course purpose: Engineers must utilize scientific computing tools in today’s modern economy. This course teaches students computer programming to perform mathematical operations, graphing and data analysis. The computer programming language taught in this course will be used in future courses at transfer institutions. 

     

    Note: 

    • Graduation requirement for Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington and Washington State University
    • Not accepted at St. Martin’s University, unless you get the Aeronautical Engineering-DTA as well

     

    Note: 

    • Graduation requirement for Aeronautical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington
    • Required for Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University (CS141 is a substitute, ENGR 250 is preferred)
    • Not accepted at Saint Martin’s University
    • Required for Civil Engineering at University of Washington (CS141 is a substitute, ENGR 250 is preferred)
    • Graduation requirement for Civil Engineering at Washington State University

  • Course purpose: Engineers must write technical reports to effectively convey ideas, findings, proposals, instructions, etc.

  • Course purpose: Engineers need to effectively research solutions and argue for their application.

     

    Note: 

    • Graduation requirement for Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering at  St. Martin’s University, unless you take ENGL&235 and get an Aeronautical Engineering-DTA as well

Adjusted Total 140

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