Total Credits: 101

1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• 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.

• MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
• MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
• MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)

• Note: The Calculus sequence starting with Calculus II (MATH& 152, MATH& 163 and MATH&264) can be taken concurrently with the physics sequence (PHYS& 221, PHYS& 222, PHYS&223) in a linked learning community. This linked learning community is highly recommended for any student taking Physics 221, who has not previously taken Math 152. Check the Course Schedule and talk with your advisor to see if this option is right for you.

• MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
• MATH& 163 Calculus 3 (5 credits)

• Note: MATH& 153 may be used as a substitute for MATH& 163.  Please check with your transfer institution to determine how this substitution may impact your transfer-readiness.

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

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• Note: The math course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following, the transfer institution/degree that you select, and your math placement guidance. Your advisor will assist you in selecting the relevant 5 or 7 credit course(s) based upon co-requisite options.

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• Transfer Note: MATH& 151, MATH& 152, and MATH& 163, with a minimum 2.0 in each, are prerequisites for UWT’s Mechanical Engineering, B.S., and transfer as TMATH 124, TMATH 125, and TMATH 126, respectively. 

3. English Composition I

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• 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

• ENGR& 114 Engineering Graphics (5 credits)

• 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.

• CHEM& 139 General Chemistry Prep (5 credits)
• CHEM& 161 General Chemistry w/Lab I (5 credits)

• Transfer Note: CHEM& 161 with a minimum of a 2.0, is a prerequisites for UWT’s Mechanical Engineering, B.S., and transfer as TCHEM 142.

• CHEM& 162 General Chemistry w/Lab ll (5 credits)

• 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& 161 and 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. It is recommended you take both at Pierce College to ensure transfer of credits.
  • CHEM& 161 and CHEM& 162 are graduation requirements for Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Saint Martin’s University

6. Physics Course Recommendation

Take one course per quarter until sequence is finished.

Note: MATH& 152 must be taken before or concurrently with PHYS& 221.The Calculus sequence starting with Calculus II (MATH& 152, MATH& 163 and MATH&264) can be taken concurrently with the physics sequence (PHYS& 221, PHYS& 222, PHYS&223) in a linked learning community. This linked learning community is highly recommended for any student taking Physics 221, who has not previously taken Math 152. Check the Course Schedule and talk with your advisor to see if this option is right for you.

• PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I (6 credits)
• PHYS& 222 Engineering Physics II (6 credits)
• PHYS& 223 Engineering Physics III (6 credits)

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

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• Transfer Note: PHYS& 221, PHYS& 222, and PHYS& 223, with a minimum of a 2.0 in each, are prerequisites for UWT’s Mechanical Engineering, B.S., and transfer as TPHYS 121, TPHYS 122, and TPHYS 123, respectively.

7. Engineering Course Recommendation

Take one course per quarter until sequence is finished.

• ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)
• ENGR& 215 Dynamics (5 credits)
• ENGR& 225 Mechanics of Materials (5 credits)

• 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 for 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 for Civil Engineering at Washington State University

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• Transfer Note: ENGR& 214, ENGR& 225, ENGR& 215, and ENGR& 204 with a minimum of a 2.0 in each, are prerequisites for UWT’s Mechanical Engineering, B.S., and transfer as TME 221, TME 1222, TME 223, and TCES 215, respectively.

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

• CMST& 230 Small Group Communication (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Engineers will work in teams in their careers. CMST& 230 provides the skills needed to handle group conflicts and discusses different leadership styles.

• CMST 105 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Engineers must interact with clients and colleagues from around the world in today’s global economy. This course teaches you about different worldviews and skills to interact with technology.

• CMST& 220 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Engineers must be able to present proposals, results and conclusions to clients, supervisors and laypeople. This course provides you with practice in public speaking.

9. Economics Course Recommendation

Choose one

• ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
• ECON& 202 Macroeconomics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Engineers should understand the impact of their designs on the economy and the factors that influence funding and companies.

   

  Note: 

  • Meets economics course requirement at many transfer institutions
  • For Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University, take ECON& 202.

10. Social Science Course Recommendation

Choose One

• ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Engineers should understand the role engineering designs plays in society and culture.

• SOC 235 Race and Ethnicity (5 credits)
• SOC 220 Gender Roles in Society (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Engineers must work in diverse teams with colleagues of various backgrounds

   

  Note: Meets diversity course requirement at University of Washington and Washington State University

Total Credits: 101

11. Additional Recommended Courses

• MATH& 264 Calculus 4 (5 credits)

• 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 University
• MATH 205 Linear Algebra (5 credits)

• 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 University
• MATH 238 Differential Equations (5 credits)

• 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

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• Transfer Note: MATH 238, with a minimum 2.0, is a prerequisite for UWT’s Mechanical Engineering, B.S., and transfer as TMATH 307. 

• ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics (5 credits)

• 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
• ENGR& 204 Electrical Circuits (6 credits)

• 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
• ENGR 250 Applied Numerical Methods in Engineering (5 credits)

• 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
• ENGL& 235 Technical Writing (5 credits)

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

   

  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
• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Argumentation and Research (5 credits)

• 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: 137