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Engineering Pathways
Click on a pathway below to see the recommended quarter-by-quarter classes and other recommendations.
These pathways assume:
- You will be a full-time student.
- You will start in the fall.
- You are ready to take 100- and 200-level classes.
If not, you can still complete the pathway! You will just need to make adjustments. Talk with your advisor to customize your plan.
This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T/MRP degree for civil and mechanical engineering. It's designed to prepare you for junior-ready transfer into aeronautics and astronautics engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle. But you may be able to customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about whether it can be adapted for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway to match.
ENGR 101 Intro to engineering (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals, such as Engineering Club and AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math). Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
- Meet with an engineering peer mentor.
- Take ENGR 101, a project-based course that includes orientation to engineering majors, transfer pathways, and career options.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
ENGR& 114 Engineering graphics (5 credits)
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different engineering majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
CHEM& 162 General chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
PHYS& 114 General physics I (5 credits)
If you took a year of physics in high school, or if you took MATH 133 in the Engineering, Math and Society Learning Community, PHYS& 114 isn't required. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway.
Career exploration:
- Hang out in the engineering lab even in quarters when you don’t have any ENGR courses.
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as AIAA, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
ENGR 151 Introductory design and computing (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about engineering or the kind of career you're aiming for.
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Conduct informational interviews with working engineers.
- Work to clarify your major choice and transfer goal.
- Continue your research on university transfer options. Email or meet with university advisors.
Action items:
- Meet with the WCC engineering advisor and update your degree plan.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social Science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
Career exploration:
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Connect with the North Puget Sound chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Quarter 6 (15 credits)
MATH& 238 Intro to differential equations (5 credits)
PHYS& 223 Engineering physics III (5 credits)
ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as AIAA, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
- Apply to be an engineering peer mentor.
Quarter 7 (15 credits)
MATH 204 Intro to linear algebra (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social Science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications to submit during winter break.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
- Apply for transfer scholarships.
Quarter 8 (11-13 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social Science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
ENGR& 225 Mechanics of materials (5 credits)
MATH 207 Taylor series (1 credit)
Optional:
ENGR 251 Research and development experience (2 credits)
This course isn't required for graduation and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
-
Apply what you've learned and build your resume: take ENGR 251 for a student-led, project-based research, development and design experience.
Action items:
- Apply to graduate.
- Apply for summer internships related to your career goals.
Quarter 9 (10-15 credits)
ENGR& 240 Engineering computations (5 credits)
ENGR& 215 Dynamics (5 credits)
Optional:
MATH 264 Calculus IV (5 credits)
This course is recommended for more complete preparation to transfer as a junior. However, it isn't required for graduation from WCC and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
Action items:
- Attend the spring job fair.
This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T/MRP degree for bioengineering and chemical engineering. It's designed to prepare you for junior-ready transfer into bioengineering at the University of Washington or Washington State University. But you may be able to customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about whether it can be adapted for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway to match.
ENGR 101 Intro to engineering (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals, such as Engineering Club and AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math). Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
- Meet with an engineering peer mentor.
- Take ENGR 101, a project-based course that includes orientation to engineering majors, transfer pathways, and career options.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social Science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
You'll see this pair of options three times. You must take at least one humanities course and at least one social science course. The third course can be either.
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different engineering majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
CHEM& 162 General chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
PHYS& 114 General physics I (5 credits)
If you took a year of physics in high school, or if you took MATH 133 in the Engineering, Math and Society Learning Community, PHYS& 114 isn't required. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway.
Career exploration:
- Hang out in the engineering lab even in quarters when you don’t have any ENGR courses.
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as BMES, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
CHEM& 163 General chemistry with lab III (5 credits)
BIOL& 221 Majors biology - ecology/evolution (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about engineering or the kind of career you're aiming for.
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Conduct informational interviews with working engineers.
- Work to clarify your major choice and transfer goal.
- Continue your research on university transfer options. Email or meet with university advisors.
Action items:
- Meet with the WCC engineering advisor to update your degree plan.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
BIOL& 222 Majors biology - cell/molecular (5 credits)
PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Connect with the North Puget Sound chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Quarter 6 (15 credits)
MATH& 238 Intro to differential equations (5 credits)
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
BIOL& 223 Majors biology - organismal physiology (5 credits) (if transferring to UW)
or ENGR 151 Introductory design and computing (5 credits) (if transferring to WSU)
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as BMES, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications to submit this fall. Note: UW Bioengineering admits new transfer students in spring quarter only.
- Apply to be an engineering peer mentor.
Quarter 7 (16 credits)
MATH 207 Taylor series (1 credit)
CHEM& 261 Organic chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social Science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
Action items:
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
- Apply for transfer scholarships.
- Apply to graduate.
Quarter 8 (10-17 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
ENGR& 240 Engineering computations (5 credits) (if transferring to UW)
or MATH& 264 Calculus IV (5 credits) (if transferring to WSU)
MATH 204 Intro to linear algebra (5 credits)
or ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits) (if transferring to WSU)
MATH 204 is recommended for more complete preparation to transfer as a junior to either UW or WSU; ENGR& 214 is recommended for transfer to WSU. But they aren't required for graduation from WCC and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Optional:
ENGR 251 Research and development experience (2 credits)
This course isn't required for graduation and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
-
Apply what you've learned and build your resume: take ENGR 251 for a student-led, project-based research, development and design experience.
Action items:
- Apply for summer internships related to your career goals.
This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T/MRP degree for bioengineering and chemical engineering. It's designed to prepare you for junior-ready transfer into chemical engineering at the University of Washington or Washington State University. But you may be able to customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about whether it can be adapted for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
ENGR 101 Intro to engineering (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway to match.
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals, such as Engineering Club and AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math). Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
- Meet with an engineering peer mentor.
- Take ENGR 101, a project-based course that includes orientation to engineering majors, transfer pathways, and career options.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
CHEM& 162 General chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different engineering majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
CHEM& 163 General chemistry with lab III (5 credits)
ENGR 151 Introductory design and computing (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Hang out in the engineering lab even in quarters when you don’t have any ENGR courses.
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as AIChE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
CHEM& 261 Organic chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
You'll see this pair of options twice. You must take at least one humanities course. The other course can be either.
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about engineering or the kind of career you're aiming for.
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Conduct informational interviews with working engineers.
- Work to clarify your major choice and transfer goal.
- Continue your research on university transfer options. Email or meet with university advisors.
Action items:
- Meet with the WCC engineering advisor to update your degree plan.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
CHEM& 262 Organic chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
PHYS& 114 General physics (5 credits)
If you took a year of physics in high school, or if you took MATH 133 in the Engineering, Math and Society Learning Community, PHYS& 114 isn't required. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway.
Career exploration:
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Connect with the North Puget Sound chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Quarter 6 (15 credits)
MATH& 238 Intro to differential equations (5 credits)
PHYS& 221 Engineering physics 1 (5 credits)
CHEM& 263 Organic chemistry with lab III (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as AIChE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications to submit during winter break.
- Apply to be an engineering peer mentor.
Quarter 7 (16 credits)
MATH 207 Taylor series (1 credit)
ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
Action items:
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
- Apply for transfer scholarships.
- Apply to graduate.
Quarter 8 (10-17 credits)
PHYS& 223 Engineering physics III (5 credits)
ENGR& 240 Engineering computations (5 credits) (if transferring to UW)
or MATH& 264 Calculus IV (5 credits) (if transferring to WSU)
MATH 204 Intro to linear algebra (5 credits)
or BIOL& 221 Majors biology - ecology/evolution (5 credits)
MATH 204 and BIOL& 221 are recommended for more complete preparation to transfer as a junior. But they aren't required for graduation from WCC and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Optional:
ENGR 251 Research and development experience (2 credits)
This course isn't required for graduation and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
-
Apply what you've learned and build your resume: take ENGR 251 for a student-led, project-based research, development and design experience.
Action items:
- Apply for summer internships related to your career goals.
This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T/MRP degree for civil and mechanical engineering. It's designed to prepare you for junior-ready transfer into civil engineering at the University of Washington or Washington State University. But you may be able to customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about whether it can be adapted for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway to match.
ENGR 101 Intro to engineering (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals, such as Engineering Club and AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math). Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
- Meet with an engineering peer mentor.
- Take ENGR 101, a project-based course that includes orientation to engineering majors, transfer pathways, and career options.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
ENGR& 114 Engineering graphics (5 credits)
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different engineering majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
CHEM& 162 General chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
PHYS& 114 General physics I (5 credits)
If you took a year of physics in high school, or if you took MATH 133 in the Engineering, Math and Society Learning Community, PHYS& 114 isn't required. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway.
Career exploration:
- Hang out in the engineering lab even in quarters when you don’t have any ENGR courses.
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as ASCE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
ENGR 151 Introductory design and computing (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about engineering or the kind of career you're aiming for.
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Conduct informational interviews with working engineers.
- Work to clarify your major choice and transfer goal.
- Continue your research on university transfer options. Email or meet with university advisors.
Action items:
- Meet with the WCC engineering advisor to update your degree plan.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Connect with the North Puget Sound chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Quarter 6 (16 credits)
MATH 207 Taylor series (1 credit)
ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics (5 credits)
or MATH 246 Statistics for engineering (5 credits)
PHYS& 223 Engineering physics III (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
You'll see this pair of options twice. You must take at least one humanities course. The other course can be either.
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as ASCE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
- Apply to be an engineering peer mentor.
Quarter 7 (15 credits)
MATH 204 Intro to linear algebra (5 credits)
ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications to submit during winter break.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
- Apply for transfer scholarships.
Quarter 8 (10-17 credits)
MATH 238 Intro to differential equations (5 credits)
ENGR& 225 Mechanics of materials (5 credits)
MATH 264 Calculus IV (5 credits) (if transferring to WSU)
or ENGR 201 Fundamentals of materials science
or ENGL& 235 Technical writing (5 credits)
MATH 264, ENGR 201 and ENGL& 235 are recommended for more complete preparation to transfer as a junior. But they aren't required for graduation from WCC and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Optional:
ENGR 251 Research and development experience (2 credits)
This course isn't required for graduation and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
- Apply what you've learned and build your resume: take ENGR 251 for a student-led, project-based research, development and design experience.
Action items:
- Apply to graduate.
- Apply for summer internships related to your career goals.
Quarter 9 (15 credits)
ENGR& 240 Engineering computations (5 credits)
ENGR& 215 Dynamics (5 credits)
ENGR& 204 Electrical circuits (5 credits)
or MATH& 264 Calculus IV (5 credits) (if transferring to WSU)
ENGR& 204 and MATH& 264 are recommended for more complete preparation to transfer as a junior. But they aren't required for graduation from WCC and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
Action items:
- Attend the spring job fair.
This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T/MRP degree for computer and electrical engineering. It's designed to prepare you for junior-ready transfer into either computer engineering or electrical engineering at multiple universities. But you may be able to customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about whether it can be adapted for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway to match.
ENGR 101 Intro to engineering (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals, such as Engineering Club and AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math). Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
- Meet with an engineering peer mentor.
- Take ENGR 101, a project-based course that includes orientation to engineering majors, transfer pathways, and career options.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different engineering majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
ENGR 151 Introductory design and computing (5 credits)
PHYS& 114 General physics I (5 credits)
If you took a year of physics in high school, or if you took MATH 133 in the Engineering, Math and Society Learning Community, PHYS& 114 isn't required. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway.
Career exploration:
- Hang out in the engineering lab even in quarters when you don’t have any ENGR courses.
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as IEEE, ACM, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about engineering or the kind of career you're aiming for.
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Conduct informational interviews with working engineers.
- Work to clarify your major choice and transfer goal.
- Continue your research on university transfer options. Email or meet with university advisors.
Action items:
- Meet with the WCC engineering advisor to update your degree plan.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
CS& 141 Computer science I - Java (5 credits)
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Connect with the North Puget Sound chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Quarter 6 (16 credits)
MATH 207 Taylor series (1 credit)
MATH 238 Intro to differential equations (5 credits)
PHYS& 223 Engineering physics III (5 credits)
CS 145 Computer science II (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as IEEE, ACM, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications to submit during winter break.
- Apply to be an engineering peer mentor.
Quarter 7 (15-18 credits)
MATH 204 Intro to linear algebra (5 credits)
ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
ENGR& 202 Logic circuits (6 credits)
or ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)
Optional:
ENGR 251 Research and development experience (2 credits)
This course isn't required for graduation and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
-
Apply what you've learned and build your resume: take ENGR 251 for a student-led, project-based research, development and design experience.
Action items:
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
- Apply for transfer scholarships.
- Apply to graduate.
Quarter 8 (16 credits)
MATH& 264 Calculus IV (5 credits)
ENGR& 204 Electrical circuits (6 credits)
ENGR& 240 Engineering computations (5 credits) (EE) (5 credits)
or CS 240 Data structure & algorithm fundamentals (CompE) (5 credits)
Action items:
- Apply for summer internships related to your career goals.
This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T/MRP degree for civil and mechanical engineering. It's designed to prepare you for junior-ready transfer into environmental engineering at the University of Washington or Washington State University. But you may be able to customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about whether it can be adapted for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway to match.
ENGR 101 Intro to engineering (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals, such as Engineering Club and AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math). Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
- Meet with an engineering peer mentor.
- Take ENGR 101, a project-based course that includes orientation to engineering majors, transfer pathways, and career options.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different engineering majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
CHEM& 162 General chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
PHYS& 114 General physics I (5 credits)
If you took a year of physics in high school, or if you took MATH 133 in the Engineering, Math and Society Learning Community, PHYS& 114 isn't required. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway.
Career exploration:
- Hang out in the engineering lab even in quarters when you don’t have any ENGR courses.
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as AAEES, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
CHEM& 163 General chemistry with lab III (5 credits)
BIOL& 221 Majors biology - ecology/evolution (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about engineering or the kind of career you're aiming for.
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Conduct informational interviews with working engineers.
- Work to clarify your major choice and transfer goal.
- Continue your research on university transfer options. Email or meet with university advisors.
Action items:
- Meet with the WCC engineering advisor and update your degree plan.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Connect with the North Puget Sound chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Quarter 6 (15 credits)
MATH 238 Intro to differential equations (5 credits)
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as AAEES, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
- Apply to be an engineering peer mentor.
Quarter 7 (15 credits)
MATH 204 Intro to linear algebra (5 credits)
PHYS& 223 Engineering physics III (5 credits)
ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications to submit during winter break.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
- Apply for transfer scholarships.
Quarter 8 (11-13 credits)
MATH 207 Taylor series (1 credit)
ENGR& 225 Mechanics of materials (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
Optional:
ENGR 251 Research and development experience (2 credits)
This course isn't required for graduation and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
-
Apply what you've learned and build your resume: take ENGR 251 for a student-led, project-based research, development and design experience.
Action items:
- Apply to graduate.
- Apply for summer internships related to your career goals.
Quarter 9 (15 credits)
ENGR& 240 Engineering computations (5 credits)
or CS& 141 Computer Science I - Java (5 credits)
ENGR& 215 Dynamics (5 credits)
ENGL& 235 Technical writing (5 credits)
or ENGR& 114 Engineering graphics (5 credits)
ENGL& 235 and ENGR& 114 are recommended for more complete preparation to transfer as a junior. But they aren't required for graduation from WCC and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
Action items:
- Attend the spring job fair.
This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T/MRP degree for civil and mechanical engineering. It's designed to prepare you for junior-ready transfer into industrial and systems engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle. But you may be able to customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about whether it can be adapted for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway to match.
ENGR 101 Introduction to engineering (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals, such as Engineering Club and AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math). Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
- Meet with an engineering peer mentor.
- Take ENGR 101, a project-based course that includes orientation to engineering majors, transfer pathways, and career options.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
ENGR& 114 Engineering graphics (5 credits)
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different engineering majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
CHEM& 162 General chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
PHYS& 114 General physics I (5 credits)
If you took a year of physics in high school, or if you took MATH 133 in the Engineering, Math and Society Learning Community, PHYS& 114 isn't required. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway.
Career exploration:
- Hang out in the engineering lab even in quarters when you don’t have any ENGR courses.
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as IISE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
ENGR 151 Introductory design and computing (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about engineering or the kind of career you're aiming for.
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Conduct informational interviews with working engineers.
- Work to clarify your major choice and transfer goal.
- Continue your research on university transfer options. Email or meet with university advisors.
Action items:
- Meet with the WCC engineering advisor and update your degree plan.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Connect with the North Puget Sound chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Quarter 6 (16 credits)
MATH 207 Taylor series (1 credit)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
PHYS& 223 Engineering physics III (5 credits)
CS& 141 Computer science I - Java (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as IISE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
- Apply to be an engineering peer mentor.
Quarter 7 (15 credits)
MATH 204 Intro to linear algebra (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications to submit during winter break.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
- Apply for transfer scholarships.
Quarter 8 (15-17 credits)
ENGR& 225 Mechanics of materials (5 credits)
MATH 238 Intro to differential equations (5 credits)
ENGR 201 Fundamentals of materials science (5 credits)
Optional:
ENGR 251 Research and development experience (2 credits)
This course isn't required for graduation and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
-
Apply what you've learned and build your resume: take ENGR 251 for a student-led, project-based research, development and design experience.
Action items:
- Apply to graduate.
- Apply for summer internships related to your career goals.
Quarter 9 (16 credits)
ENGL& 235 Technical writing (5 credits)
This course is recommended for more complete preparation to transfer as a junior. But it isn't required for graduation from WCC and may not be eligible for financial aid.
ENGR& 215 Dynamics (5 credits)
ENGR& 204 Electrical circuits (6 credits)
This course is recommended for more complete preparation to transfer as a junior. However, it isn't required for graduation from WCC and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
Action items:
- Attend the spring job fair.
This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T/MRP degree for materials science and manufacturing engineering. It's designed to prepare you for junior-ready transfer into manufacturing engineering at Western Washington University. But you may be able to customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about whether it can be adapted for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway to match.
ENGR 101 Intro to engineering (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals, such as Engineering Club and AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math). Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
- Meet with an engineering peer mentor.
- Take ENGR 101, a project-based course that includes orientation to engineering majors, transfer pathways, and career options.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
ENGR& 114 Engineering graphics (5 credits)
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different engineering majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
ENGR 151 Introductory design and computing (5 credits)
PHYS& 114 General physics I (5 credits)
If you took a year of physics in high school, or if you took MATH 133 in the Engineering, Math and Society Learning Community, PHYS& 114 isn't required. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway.
Career exploration:
- Hang out in the engineering lab even in quarters when you don’t have any ENGR courses.
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as SME, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
ECON 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about engineering or the kind of career you're aiming for.
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Conduct informational interviews with working engineers.
- Work to clarify your major choice and transfer goal.
- Continue your research on university transfer options. Email or meet with university advisors.
Action items:
- Meet with the WCC engineering advisor to update your degree plan.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
Career exploration:
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Connect with the North Puget Sound chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Quarter 6 (16 credits)
PHYS& 223 Engineering physics III (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social Science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
MATH 246 Statistics for engineers (5 credits)
MATH 207 Taylor Series (1 credit)
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as SME, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications to submit during winter break.
- Apply to be an engineering peer mentor.
Quarter 7 (15 credits)
MATH 204 Intro to linear algebra (5 credits)
ENGL& 235 Technical writing (5 credits)
ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)
Action items:
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
- Apply for transfer scholarships.
- Apply to graduate.
Quarter 8 (15-17 credits)
ENGR& 225 Mechanics of materials (5 credits)
MATH& 264 Calculus IV (5 credits)
ENGR 201 Fundamentals of materials science (5 credits)
Optional:
ENGR 251 Research and development experience (2 credits)
This course isn't required for graduation and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
-
Apply what you've learned and build your resume: take ENGR 251 for a student-led, project-based research, development and design experience.
Action items:
- Apply for summer internships related to your career goals.
This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T/MRP degree for materials science and manufacturing engineering. It's designed to prepare you for junior-ready transfer into materials science engineering at the University of Washington or Washington State University. But you may be able to customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about whether it can be adapted for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway to match.
ENGR 101 Intro to engineering (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals, such as Engineering Club and AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math). Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
- Meet with an engineering peer mentor.
- Take ENGR 101, a project-based course that includes orientation to engineering majors, transfer pathways, and career options.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different engineering majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
CHEM& 162 General chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
PHYS& 114 General physics I (5 credits)
If you took a year of physics in high school, or if you took MATH 133 in the Engineering, Math and Society Learning Community, PHYS& 114 isn't required. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway.
Career exploration:
- Hang out in the engineering lab even in quarters when you don’t have any ENGR courses.
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as ASME, ASM, SAMPE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
ENGR& 114 Engineering graphics (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about engineering or the kind of career you're aiming for.
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Conduct informational interviews with working engineers.
- Work to clarify your major choice and transfer goal.
- Continue your research on university transfer options. Email or meet with university advisors.
Action items:
- Meet with the WCC engineering advisor to update your degree plan.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
ENGR& 201 Fundamentals of materials science (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Connect with the North Puget Sound chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Quarter 6 (16 credits)
MATH 207 Taylor series (1 credit)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
PHYS& 223 Engineering physics III (5 credits)
ENGR 151 Introductory design and computing (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as ASME, ASM, SAMPE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications to submit during winter break.
- Apply to be an engineering peer mentor.
Quarter 7 (15 credits)
MATH 204 Intro to linear algebra (5 credits)
ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)
Action items:
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
- Apply for transfer scholarships.
- Apply to graduate.
Quarter 8 (15-17 credits)
MATH 238 Intro to differential equations (5 credits)
ENGR& 240 Engineering computations (5 credits)
ENGR& 225 Mechanics of materials (5 credits)
Optional:
ENGR 251 Research and development experience (2 credits)
This course isn't required for graduation and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
-
Apply what you've learned and build your resume: take ENGR 251 for a student-led, project-based research, development and design experience.
Action items:
- Apply for summer internships related to your career goals.
Optional: Quarter 9 (15 credits)
This quarter's courses are recommended for more complete preparation to transfer as a junior. But they aren't required for graduation from WCC and may not be eligible for financial aid.
ENGL& 235 Technical writing (5 credits)
MATH& 246 Statistics for engineers (5 credits)
or MATH& 264 Calculus IV (5 credits)
ENGR& 215 Dynamics (5 credits)
or ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
Action items:
- Attend the spring job fair.
This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T/MRP degree for civil and mechanical engineering. It's designed to prepare you for junior-ready transfer into mechanical engineering at the University of Washington or Washington State University. But you may be able to customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about whether it can be adapted for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway to match.
ENGR 101 Intro to engineering (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals, such as Engineering Club and AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math). Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
- Meet with an engineering peer mentor.
- Take ENGR 101, a project-based course that includes orientation to engineering majors, transfer pathways, and career options.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
ENGR& 114 Engineering graphics (5 credits)
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different engineering majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
CHEM& 162 General chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
Career exploration:
- Hang out in the engineering lab even in quarters when you don’t have any ENGR courses.
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as ASME, SAE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
PHYS& 114 General physics I (5 credits)
If you took a year of physics in high school, or if you took MATH 133 in the Engineering, Math and Society Learning Community, PHYS& 114 isn't required. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway.
ENGR 151 Introductory design and computing (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about engineering or the kind of career you're aiming for.
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Conduct informational interviews with working engineers.
- Work to clarify your major choice and transfer goal.
- Continue your research on university transfer options. Email or meet with university advisors.
Action items:
- Meet with the WCC engineering advisor and update your degree plan.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Connect with the North Puget Sound chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Quarter 6 (15 credits)
MATH 238 Intro to differential equations (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as ASME, SAE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
- Apply to be an engineering peer mentor.
Quarter 7 (15 credits)
MATH 204 Intro to linear algebra (5 credits)
PHYS& 223 Engineering physics III (5 credits)
ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications to submit during winter break.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
- Apply for transfer scholarships.
Quarter 8 (16 credits)
ENGR 201 Fundamentals of materials science (5 credits)
ENGR& 225 Mechanics of materials (5 credits)
MATH 207 Taylor series (1 credit)
MATH& 264 Calculus IV (5 credits)
or ENGL& 235 Technical writing (5 credits)
MATH& 264 and ENGL& 235 are recommended for more complete preparation to transfer as a junior. But they aren't required for graduation from WCC and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Optional:
ENGR 251 Research and development experience (2 credits)
This course isn't required for graduation and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
-
Apply what you've learned and build your resume: take ENGR 251 for a student-led, project-based research, development and design experience.
Action items:
- Apply to graduate.
- Apply for summer internships related to your career goals.
Quarter 9 (15 credits)
ENGR& 240 Engineering computations (5 credits)
ENGR& 215 Dynamics (5 credits)
ENGR& 204 Electrical circuits (5 credits)
or ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics (5 credits)
ENGR& 204 and ENGR& 224 are recommended for more complete preparation to transfer as a junior. But they aren't required for graduation from WCC and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
Action items:
- Attend the spring job fair.
This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T/MRP degree for materials science and manufacturing engineering. It's designed to prepare you for junior-ready transfer into polymer materials engineering at Western Washington University. But you may be able to customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about whether it can be adapted for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If your math placement is higher than MATH& 141, take that course instead. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway to match.
ENGR 101 Intro to engineering (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals, such as Engineering Club and AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math). Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
- Meet with an engineering peer mentor.
- Take ENGR 101, a project-based course that includes orientation to engineering majors, transfer pathways, and career options.
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
ENGR& 114 Engineering graphics (5 credits)
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different engineering majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (15 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
CHEM& 162 General chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
PHYS& 114 General physics I (5 credits)
If you took a year of physics in high school, or if you took MATH 133 in the Engineering, Math and Society Learning Community, PHYS& 114 isn't required. Talk with your advisor about adjusting the pathway.
Career exploration:
- Hang out in the engineering lab even in quarters when you don’t have any ENGR courses.
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as SAMPE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
ENGR& 151 Introductory design and computing (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about engineering or the kind of career you're aiming for.
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Conduct informational interviews with working engineers.
- Work to clarify your major choice and transfer goal.
- Continue your research on university transfer options. Email or meet with university advisors.
Action items:
- Meet with the WCC engineering advisor and update your degree plan.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
MATH& 163 Calculus III (5 credits)
PHYS& 222 Engineering physics II (5 credits)
ENGR& 201 Fundamentals of materials science (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend WCC university visit field trips.
- Connect with the North Puget Sound chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Quarter 6 (16 credits)
MATH 246 Statistics for engineers (5 credits)
PHYS& 223 Engineering physics III (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
Career exploration:
- Attend a WCC industry visit field trip.
- Consider student membership in one or more professional societies such as SAMPE, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, etc.
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Attend transfer events at universities (e.g. UW Transfer Thursdays or College of Engineering open houses, etc.).
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
- Apply to be an engineering peer mentor.
Quarter 7 (15 credits)
MATH 204 Intro to linear algebra (5 credits)
ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)
Action items:
- Meet with the engineering advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications to submit during winter break.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
- Apply for transfer scholarships.
- Apply to graduate.
Quarter 8 (16-18 credits)
MATH 207 Taylor series (1 credit)
ENGR& 240 Engineering computations (5 credits)
ENGR& 225 Mechanics of materials (5 credits)
Humanities (5 credits): a course with "H" at the end of the course description
or Social science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
Optional:
ENGR 251 Research and development experience (2 credits)
This course isn't required for graduation and may not be eligible for financial aid.
Career exploration:
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Apply what you've learned and build your resume: take ENGR 251 for a student-led, project-based research, development and design experience.
Action items:
- Apply for summer internships related to your career goals.