Associate in Science-Transfer (Track 2)

Associate in Science -- Transfer

Credits: 90 | Length of Program: 6 quarters

Subject: Science

Associate in Science-Transfer (Track 2)

The Associate in Science-Transfer is designed for persons interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to study science or engineering. Students who successfully complete degree requirements and elective courses recommended for their specific area of study will transfer to many four-year degree programs with junior standing. Compared to the Associate in Arts Degree, this degree delays some general education distribution credits until the junior or senior year in order to make room in the transfer degree for required freshman and sophomore-level science sequences. AS-T Track 2 focuses on computer science, engineering, physics and atmospheric sciences.

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Program Student Learning Outcomes

General education introduces students to the content and methodology of the major areas of knowledge – communication, the humanities and fine arts, the natural sciences, mathematics and the social sciences – and helps them develop the intellectual skills that will make them more effective life-long learners. The College’s general education program is intended to meet the transfer requirements of the four-year colleges and universities as outlined in the Intercollegiate Relations Commission Handbook. South Puget Sound Community College prepares recipients of the Associate in Science-Transfer Degree to:

Communicate effectively
Think logically and critically
Evaluate and process quantitative and symbolic data
Understand themselves in relation to others in a multicultural world
Understand ethical responsibilities and consequences

Ed Plan / Class List

Required Courses

CCS101 Pathways to Success 3 Credits Search Schedule

Cultivates the mind-set and skills necessary for students to become confident, reflective, self-directing, and successful learners. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 090 or higher.

Communication

ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Credits Search Schedule

Develops writing skills by focusing on strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas, evaluate information, make a point, and participate in multiple discourse communities. Emphasizes both the process and the product of writing. This course was formerly known as WRIT 101, College Writing I. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test scores OR appropriate completion of ENGL 095, ENGL 095X, or ENGL 098 OR concurrent enrollment in ENGL 110 with instructor's permission.
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, COMMUNICATION, GER-CIS, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION, AAS-COMMUNICATION: Reading/Writing, AAS-READING-WRITING

Quantitative

MATH&151 Calculus I 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers differential calculus of single-variable functions. Prerequisite: MATH& 142 with a "C" or better.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

MATH&152 Calculus II 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers integral calculus of single-variable functions. Continuation of MATH& 151. Prerequisite: MATH& 151 with a "C" or better.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

AND Choose one of the following:

MATH&153 Calculus III 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers advanced calculus topics including infinite series, Taylor polynomials, Taylor series representation of functions and calculus in polar coordinates and in parametric equations. Continuation of MATH& 152. Prerequisite: MATH& 152 with a "C" or better.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

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MATH&146 Introduction to Statistics 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers basic probability, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of MATH 095 and 096 with a "C" or better or appropriate placement.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

Humanities 5 credits

5 Credits in HUMANITIES

Social Science 5 credits

5 Credits in SOCIAL SCIENCE

Humanities or Social Science 5 credits
Must be in different discipline than those above. Should fulfill diversity requirement.

5 Credits in HUMANITIES

5 Credits in SOCIAL SCIENCE

Chemistry

CHEM&161 General Chemistry w/Lab I 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces general chemistry concepts, including bonding types, chemical nomenclature, basic atomic structure, stoichiometry, reaction prediction, thermochemistry, gas laws, and quantum mechanical concepts. First course of a three quarter series for engineering, biological science, physical science, pre-med, pre-dental, and math majors. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of MATH& 141 with a "C" or better, and completion of CHEM& 139 or CHEM& 121 with a "C" or better, or a year of high school chemistry.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, LAB, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

Physics
Engineering Physics recommended. General Physics may be substituted, but students should consult with a faculty advisor before choosing that option since it may affect transfer placement.

PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/Lab 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces fundamental principles and applications of motion, gravitation, and energy, with calculus. This is the first in the engineering physics sequence. Prerequisite: MATH& 151 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor's permission.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, LAB, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/Lab 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces fundamental principles and applications of physics relating to fluid statics and dynamics, heat and thermodynamics, oscillations and waves, with calculus. Prerequisite: PHYS& 221 with a "C" or better and MATH& 152 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor's permission.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, LAB, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/Lab 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces fundamental principles and applications of physics, with calculus. Topics include electricity and magnetism, light, and optics. Prerequisite: PHYS& 222 with a "C" or better, or instructor's permission.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, LAB, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

Remaining Credits
Must be planned with an advisor. 35 credits total. 5 credits max not on General Education.

**MATH& 141 and MATH& 142 may be waived based on appropriate placement testing. If waived, an additional 10 credits of general education electives will be required to meet the 90 credit minimum.

MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers functions and analytic geometry. Students who plan to pursue a Science, Engineering, and/or Math (SEM) pathway should take this course. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a "C" or better in MATH 099 or equivalent.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers trigonometric functions and their applications. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a "C" or better in MATH& 141 or equivalent.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

Engineering is a broad discipline, so each specialty will have different requirements. Students should work with a faculty advisor to select courses for the appropriate specialty. Depending on the degree requirements of a transfer baccalaureate institution, students should plan to take the following:

Bio-medical pre-Engineering:

MATH 205 Linear Algebra, MATH& 254 Calculus IV; BIOL& 211, 212, 213, Biology for Majors; CHEM& 161, 162,163 General Chemistry I, II, and III

Chemical pre-Engineering: CHEM& 161, 162,163 General Chemistry I, II, and III, CHEM& 241; MATH& 153 Calculus III, MATH 205 Linear Algebra, MATH 238 Differential Equations, MATH& 254 Calculus IV

Computer Science: BIOL& 211 Cellular Biology for Majors; MATH& 151, 152, 153, 254 Calculus I-IV; CS 142 and 143 Object Oriented Programming I and II

Computer Engineering: MATH& 151, 152, 153, 254 Calculus I-IV; CS 142 and 143 Object Oriented Programming I and II

Electrical Engineering: MATH& 151, 152, 153, 254 Calculus I-IV; CS 142 and Object Oriented Programming I

Civil & Mechanical Engineering: MATH& 153 Calculus III, MATH 205 Linear Algebra, MATH& 254 Calculus IV; CHEM& 161 and 162 General Chemistry I and II; ENGR& 214 Statics, ENGR& 215 Dynamics; GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology or BIOL& 211 Cellular Biology for Majors

Diversity Requirement
Diversity-designated courses at South Puget Sound Community College provide opportunities for students to develop awareness of their own social and cultural identities, seek understanding of others, and cultivate skills to communicate across cultures and differences. All programs require the completion of a diversity course.

Effective Catalog Year 2020-2021

Additional Information

In planning this degree students need to work closely with their faculty advisor and the transfer institution so that the science credits within the degree create a seamless passage to the transfer institution. Although the Associate in Science-Transfer Degree transfers to four-year colleges and universities in Washington State, it may not meet specific department requirements.

A minimum of 90 credits is required, meeting the distribution in the table below. All courses taken must be at college level (numbered 100 or above), with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above. A class can only count once toward requirements. For example, IIS 125 will satisfy either HUMANITIES or SOCIAL SCIENCE course requirements, but not both. A maximum of 5 credits in performance/skills courses may be applied to the humanities distribution requirement.

Revision Date:

May 1, 2020