Program Overview

Program Overview

The Associate in Science, Track 2 Engineering MRP degree is designed for students preparing to pursue specific engineering majors at universities in Washington state. This degree prepares students for engineering majors in the pathways listed below and provides basic skills needed by engineers and scientists.

Program Description

These three Engineering AS-T 2/MRP degrees prepare students for engineering majors in the pathways listed below and will give students basic skills needed by engineers and scientists. Students study mathematical and scientific principles with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. Additionally, the program provides students with extensive laboratory work.

Program Pathways and Degree Requirements

The program offers three pathways:

• Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering MRP
• Civil and Mechanical Engineering MRP
• Computer and Electrical Engineering MRP

Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering MRP

This pathway prepares students for the engineering majors listed below:

• Bioengineering
• Chemical Engineering

Overview of Course Requirements

• English and Math Requirements: 25 credits
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I: 5 credits
  • MATH& 151, 152, 163, Calculus I, II, and III: 15 credits
  • MATH 238 Differential Equations: 5 credits
• General Education Requirements: 15 credits
  • Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA): 5 credits
  • Individuals, Cultures, and Societies (ICS): 5 credits
  • VLPA or ICS: 5 credits
• Major Preparation Requirements: 46-49 credits
  • PHYS& 221, 222, 223, Engineering Physics: 15 credits
  • CHEM& 161, 162, 163, General Chemistry: 15 credits
  • CHEM& 241 and CHEM& 251, Organic Chemistry I and Lab: 8 credits
  • CHEM& 242 and CHEM& 252, Organic Chemistry II and Lab, or BIOL& 211, Majors Cellular Biology: 5-8 credits
• Additional Major Preparation: 1-18 credits
  • Select 3 courses based on engineering major requirements in consultation with an advisor

Total Degree Credits: 90-104

Civil and Mechanical Engineering MRP

This pathway prepares students for the engineering majors listed below:

• Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Overview of Course Requirements

• English and Math Requirements: 30 credits
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I: 5 credits
  • MATH& 151, 152, 163, Calculus I, II, and III: 15 credits
  • MATH 220 Linear Algebra: 5 credits
  • MATH 238 Differential Equations: 5 credits
• General Education Requirements: 15 credits
  • Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA): 5 credits
  • Individuals, Cultures, and Societies (ICS): 5 credits
  • VLPA or ICS: 5 credits
• Major Preparation Requirements: 42 credits
  • PHYS& 221, 222, 223, Engineering Physics: 15 credits
  • CHEM& 161, 162, General Chemistry I and II: 12 credits
  • ENGR& 214, Statics: 5 credits
  • ENGR& 215, Dynamics: 5 credits
  • ENGR& 225, Mechanics of Materials: 5 credits
• Additional Major Preparation: 11-24 credits
  • Select 4 courses based on engineering major requirements in consultation with an advisor

Total Degree Credits: 98-111

Computer and Electrical Engineering MRP

This pathway prepares students for the engineering majors listed below:

• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

Overview of Course Requirements

• English and Math Requirements: 30 credits
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I: 5 credits
  • MATH& 151, 152, 163, Calculus I, II, and III: 15 credits
  • MATH 220 Linear Algebra: 5 credits
  • MATH 238 Differential Equations: 5 credits
• General Education Requirements: 15 credits
  • Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA): 5 credits
  • Individuals, Cultures, and Societies (ICS): 5 credits
  • VLPA or ICS: 5 credits
• Major Preparation Requirements: 31 credits
  • PHYS& 221, 222, 223, Engineering Physics: 15 credits
  • CHEM& 161, General Chemistry I: 6 credits
  • ENGR& 204, Electrical Circuits: 5 credits
  • CSC 142, Computer Programming I: 5 credits
• Additional Major Preparation: 15-29 credits
  • Select 5 courses based on engineering major requirements in consultation with an advisor

Total Degree Credits: 91-105

Important Notes and Requirements for All Degrees

To earn the Engineering AS-T 2/MRP degree, students must:

• Complete the minimum number of college-level credits listed for their degree, including credits transferred in, with a minimum cumulative college-level GPA of 2.0
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in courses at the degree-granting college
• Earn at least 15 credits at the degree-granting college
• Have a minimum passing grade of 1.0 in all courses
• Apply to graduate

Other notes:

• Refer to the Areas of Knowledge Distribution Requirements list for current general education offerings (VLPA, ICS, NW)
• Courses may only be counted toward one requirement
• Sequences should be completed at the same institution
• Completion of degree does not guarantee admission to a university/major program nor that all university/major admission and general education requirements are met
• Check the equivalency guide of the four-year institution where you plan to transfer to ensure the NSC VLPA or ICS course transfers as VLPA (Humanities) or ICS (Social Sciences) at that institution

Degree Worksheets

• Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering AS-T 2/MRP
• Civil and Mechanical Engineering AS-T 2/MRP
• Computer and Electrical Engineering AS-T 2/MRP (pdf)