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 requirements for both UWT’s Computer Engineering and Systems, B.S. and Electrical Engineering, B.S., and transfer as TMATH 124, TMATH 125, and TMATH 126, respectively.

3. Calculus 4

• 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.

  This course is required for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at UW, WSU and UW-T.

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

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Good work!  You have just completed the first three courses of this map.  This 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

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 electrical engineering students for a Fall start and computer engineering students for both a Fall or Spring start. To start a program in the Fall at UW-Seattle, you will need to apply by February 15 and apply to the department by April 5th. For a Spring start in Computer Engineering, you need to apply to UW-Seattle by December 15 and to the department by January 15.    

UW-Tacoma, admits electrical and computer engineering students for Fall quarter only. You must first apply to the university before you can apply to the department. March 15th is the university priority admission review deadline and May 15th is the deadline to apply to the program.

WSU admits electrical and computer engineering students for Fall or Summer quarters. You should contact the academic advisor of your transfer department before applying. The deadline to apply for Fall or Summer start at WSU is January 31.  

4. 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 you need 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.

5. Chemistry Course Recommendation

Choose both

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

• Course purpose: Engineers must choose the proper material in designing products. Knowledge of chemical structure provides insight into the material properties. Engineers also must apply chemical laws to processes such as those seen in engines. 

   

  Note: CHEM& 162 is an elective for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at UW.

6. Engineering Physics Course Recommendation

Take one course per quarter until sequence is finished.

• 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. 

• 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.

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

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go!  It is time to apply for graduation.  Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details.

7. Computer Science Course Recommendation

Choose both

• CS& 141 Computer Science I (5 credits)

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• CS 202 Computer Science II (5 credits)

• Course purpose: EE and CompE engineers need to use computer programming to analyze signals, reduce noise, filter and understand how software interface with hardware.

   

  Note: CS& 141 is accepted for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at UW-Seattle and UW-T. Check with UW-Seattle and UW-T if CS 202 is accepted. Check with WSU if CS& 141 and CS202 is accepted for Computer and Electrical Engineering. 

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• Transfer Note: CS& 141 and CS& 202, with a minimum of a 2.0 in each, are requirements for UWT’s Computer Engineering and Systems, B.S. and transfer as TCSS 142 and TCSS 143, respectively.

  10 credits of Computer Programming, with a minimum of a 2.0 in each, are requirements for UWT’s Electrical Engineering, B.S. program.

8. Electrical Circuits

• ENGR& 204 Electrical Circuits (6 credits)

• Course purpose: EE and CompE engineers need a strong background in electrical circuits for future classes. Circuit analysis is essential for logical design.

   

  Note: This course is a graduation requirement for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at UW. This course is required for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at UW-T and WSU.

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  Transfer Note: ENGR& 204, with a minimum 2.0, is a requirement for UWT’s Electrical Engineering, B.S., and transfer as TCES 215.

9. 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 you 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.

10. Economics Course Recommendation

Choose one

• ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)

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

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• ECON& 202 Macroeconomics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Engineers should understand the impact of their designs on the economy. 

  Note: Meets Economics course requirement at WSU.

11. 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.

• HIST& 128 World Civilizations III (5 credits)

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

   

  Note: ANTH& 206, SOC 235 or SOC 220 meet the Diversity course requirement at UW and WSU. HIST& 128 meets the History ROOT requirement for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at WSU. WSU students can choose any of the four courses for Social Science credit.

Total Credits 96

12. Additional Recommended Courses

• MATH 205 Linear Algebra (5 credits)

• Note: MATH 205 is a graduation requirement for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at UW. It is required for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at WSU and UW-T.

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• Transfer Note: MATH 205 and MATH 238, with a minimum of a 2.0 in each, are requirements for both UWT’s Computer Engineering and Systems, B.S. and Electrical Engineering, B.S., and transfer as TMATH 308 and TMATH 307, respectively.

• 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: MATH 238 is an elective for the Computer Engineering program at UW. It is required for the Electrical Engineering program at UW. It is a graduation requirement for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at WSU-Pullman. It is required for the Electrical Engineering program at WSU-Bremerton. It is required for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at UW-T.

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• Transfer Note: MATH 205 and MATH 238, with a minimum of a 2.0 in each, are requirements for both UWT’s Computer Engineering and Systems, B.S. and Electrical Engineering, B.S., and transfer as TMATH 308 and TMATH 307, respectively.

• ENGL& 235 Technical Writing (5 credits)

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

   

  Note: This course is a graduation requirement for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at UW and WSU. It counts as an elective for the Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at UW-T.

• ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Engineers need to analyze energy and heat transfer, which is important in electronics and computer hardware design.

   

  Note: This course is an elective for the Electrical Engineering program at UW and WSU.

• ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)

• Transfer Note: ENGR& 204, with a minimum of a 2.0, is a requirement for UWT’s Computer Engineering and Systems, B.S. and transfer as TCES 215.

• ENGR& 215 Dynamics (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: ENGR& 214 and ENGR& 215 count as an elective for the Electrical Engineering program at UW and WSU.

Adjusted Total Credits 126