Engineering Pre-Major

Program Overview

Engineering Pre-Major

Summary

Prepare for a major in Engineering by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a physical science transfer degree.

Designed to meet the first two years of requirements for most science and engineering bachelor’s degrees, including core science sequences in math, chemistry, and physics, the Associate of Science – Transfer, Track 2 (AS-T2) in Shoreline’s Physical Sciences Transfer program offers small class sizes in a supportive environment to prepare you for successful transfer to university.

What You’ll Learn

• Demonstrate the use of scientific observation and experimentation to explain aspects of the natural world.
• Apply fundamental concepts of a scientific discipline to make reasonable predictions about the natural world.

In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.

Courses & Requirements

General Education Requirements - 18-20 Credits

Communication (8-10 Credits)

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I
• Course 2

Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)

• Select one of the following courses: CMST 203, CMST 285, GWS 284, HIST& 220 HIST 245, HUM 105, AES 101, PSYC 230, SOC 270.
• Course 1

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

• MATH& 151 Calculus I

Distribution Requirements - 10 Credits

Humanities (5 Credits)

• Choose one course from the Humanities course list. Recommended: CMST& 220, CMST& 230.
• Course 1

Social Sciences (5 Credits)

• Choose one course from the Social Sciences course list. Recommended: ECON& 201.
• Course 1

Pre-Major Requirements - 33 Credits

Required:

Physics Sequence:

• PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I w/Lab: Mechanics
• PHYS& 222 Engineering Physics II w/Lab: Electromagnetism
• PHYS& 223 Engr Physics III w/Lab: Waves, Heat & Light

Additional Math:

• MATH& 152 Calculus II
• MATH& 163 Calculus 3

Additional Science:

• CHEM 171 General-Inorganic Chemistry I
• CHEM 181 General-Inorganic Chemistry I (Lecture-Lab)

Program Specific Courses (27-29 Credits)

• Any transfer courses count. A maximum of 5 credits for restricted/vocational course work. Recommended: CHEM 172/CHEM 182, CS 121 or CS 143, CS& 141, ENGR 100, ENGR& 104, ENGR 102, ENGR& 114, ENGR 115, ENGR 202, ENGR& 214, ENGR& 215, ENGR& 225, ENGR 240, MATH 207, MATH 208, MATH& 264.
• Course 1
• Course 2
• Course 3
• Course 4
• Course 5
• Course 6

Careers & Opportunities

Engineers develop strong technical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills that apply to a variety of career fields, including research and development, product design, project management, product inspection, teaching, sales, manufacturing, and consulting. Potential employers include: engineering firms, consulting firms, manufacturing companies, government agencies, colleges and universities, business and industry.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

• Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Transfer Options

The AS-T makes it possible for students to transfer to a number of public and private colleges and universities in the U.S. with junior standing. Washington State institutions and major programs are listed below.

• Central Washington University (EET, IT, MET)
• Eastern Washington University (EE, ME, MET)
• Gonzaga University (CE, COMPE, EE, ME)
• Saint Martin's University (CE, ME)
• Seattle Pacific University (ASE, COMPE, EE, ME)
• University of Washington (AE, BE, BSE, CE, CHE, COMPE, EE, HCD, IE, MSE, ME)
• Washington State University (BE, CE, CHE, EE, ME, MSE)
• Western Washington University (EE, IT, ManE, PCE)
• Seattle University (CE, COMPE, EE, ME)

*Note: Engineering Majors at WA universities are designated as follows: Aeronautical (AE), Appropriate and Sustainable Engineering (ASE) Bioengineering (BE), Bioresource Science (BSE) Chemical Engineering (CHE), Civil (CE), Computer Engineering (COMPE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics Engineering Technology (EET), Human Centered Design (HCD), Industrial (IE), Industrial Technology (IT), Manufacturing Engineering (ManE), Materials Science (MSE), Mechanical (ME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), Plastics and Composites Engineering (PCE)

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: Prepare for a major in engineering by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a physical science transfer degree.
• Objectives: Meet the first two years of requirements for most science and engineering bachelor’s degrees, including core science sequences in math, chemistry, and physics.

Careers:

• Career paths: Engineers develop strong technical, problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills that apply to a variety of career fields, including research and development, product design, project management, product inspection, teaching, sales, manufacturing and consulting.
• Potential employers: Include engineering firms, consulting firms, manufacturing companies, government agencies, colleges and universities, business and industry.