Associate in Science Transfer Degree - Track 2: Engineering, Computer Science, Physics and Atmospheric Sciences

Program Overview

The Associate in Science Transfer Degree - Track 2: Engineering, Computer Science, Physics and Atmospheric Sciences program at Olympic College provides a solid foundation in core subjects for students planning to transfer to a university to complete a bachelor's degree in these fields. The curriculum meets the requirements of the Washington State Transfer Curriculum and the Interdisciplinary General Education Requirement Option, ensuring a smooth transition to a four-year institution. Graduates are prepared for careers in engineering, computer science, physics, atmospheric science, and related occupations.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Associate in Science Transfer Degree - Track 2: Engineering, Computer Science, Physics and Atmospheric Sciences program at Olympic College is designed for students who plan to transfer to a university to complete a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or atmospheric science. The program provides a solid foundation in the core subjects required for these majors, including mathematics, science, and communication. The program's curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of the Washington State Transfer Curriculum (WSTC) and the Interdisciplinary General Education Requirement Option (IGERO). The WSTC is a set of core courses that are required for all students who plan to transfer to a public university in Washington State. The IGERO is a set of general education courses that are required for all students who plan to transfer to a private university in Washington State. The program's curriculum includes the following courses:

• Communication (10 credits)
• ENGL 101 - English Composition I
• ENGL 235 - Technical Writing
• ENGL 102 - Composition II (may be acceptable for some out-of-state transfers.
Verify with transfer school.)
• Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills (15 credits)
• MATH 151 - Calculus I
• MATH 152 - Calculus II
• MATH 163 - Calculus 3
• Humanities and Social Sciences (15 credits)
• 5 Credits in Humanities
• 5 Credits in Social Sciences
• 5 Credits in either one
• Required Science (24.5 credits)
• CHEM 141 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 151 - General Chemistry Lab I
• PHYS 254 - Engineering Physics I
• PHYS 255 - Engineering Physics II
• PHYS 256 - Engineering Physics III
Students may also choose to take additional courses to support their intended major and transfer institution. These courses may include:
• Chemistry
• CHEM 142 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 152 - General Chemistry Lab II
• CHEM 143 - General Chemistry III
• CHEM 153 - General Chemistry Lab III
• CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 251 - Organic Chemistry Lab I
• CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 252 - Organic Chemistry Lab II
• Computer Science
• CS 141 - Computer Science I Java
• CS 143 - Computer Science II Java
• Engineering
• ENGR 104 - Introduction to Design
• ENGR 114 - Engineering Graphics
• ENGR 204 - Electrical Circuits
• ENGR 214 - Statics
• ENGR 215 - Dynamics
• ENGR 216 - CAD Applications for Engineering Design
• ENGR 224 - Thermodynamics
• ENGR 225 - Mechanics of Materials
• ENGR 240 - Applied Numerical Methods for Engineering
• ENGR 270 - Fundamentals of Materials Science
• ENGR 271 - Materials Sciences Laboratory
• Mathematics
• MATH 221 - Differential Equations I
• MATH 222 - Differential Equations II
• MATH 250 - Linear Algebra
• MATH 264 - Calculus 4

Careers:

The Associate in Science Transfer Degree - Track 2: Engineering, Computer Science, Physics and Atmospheric Sciences program prepares students for a variety of careers in engineering, computer science, physics, and atmospheric science. Graduates of the program may find employment as engineers, computer programmers, physicists, meteorologists, and other related occupations.