CIP Code: 40.0101

ctcLink Plan Code: PHST2AS

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.

   

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  • 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.

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.

7. Engineering Course Recommendation

Take one course per quarter until sequence is finished.

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

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9. Economics Course Recommendation

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10. Social Science Course Recommendation

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Total Credits: 101

11. Additional Recommended Courses

Adjusted Total: 137

CIP Code: 40.0101

ctcLink Plan Code: PHST2AS