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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Degree Map: Engineering A.S., Mechanical Engineering Option

If you are a full-time student taking and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years.  See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you.  To be recommended for the Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours). You must have completed MATH 1513 and MATH 1613 or MATH 1715 or have demonstrated math competencies at the pre-calculus level through test scores prior to the first semester to complete this degree within two years.  See an academic advisor to learn more about Math placement testing.

Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

First Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I (L)  or CHEM 1365 - General Chemistry for Engineers   5
ENGL 1113 - Composition I   3
ENGR 1111 - Introduction to Engineering   1
Humanities Elective.  See the General Education Requirements  for a course list.  It is highly recommended that students who wish to transfer to Oklahoma State University select a course that meets OSU’s Social Science (S), Diversity (D) or International (I) requirements.  These designations are noted on the General Education Requirements page.  3
MATH 2114 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (A)   4
Total Credit Hours 16

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Download MS Office from MyTCC.
  • Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
  • Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CHEM 1415 - General Chemistry II (L)  (Optional)
Course required for transfer to OSU’s B.S. in Mechanical Engineering but not required for TCC graduation.		 5
ENGL 1213 - Composition II   3
ENGR 1132 - Engineering Design with Computer Aided Design   2
ENGR 1242 - Introductory Engineering Computer Programming   2
MATH 2124 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (A)   4
PHYS 2034 - Engineering Physics I (L)   4
Total Credit Hours 15-20
Approval required for course load over 18 hours

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
  • Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
  • Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
ENGR 2103 - Engineering Statics   3
ENGR 2213 - Thermodynamics   3
MATH 2134 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III   4
MATH 2613 - Elementary Differential Equations   3
PHYS 2124 - Engineering Physics II (L)   4
Total Credit Hours 17

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
  • Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
  • Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
ENGR 2143 - Engineering Strength of Materials   3
ENGR 2523 - Elementary Dynamics   3
ENGR 2613 - Introduction to Electrical Science   3
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era  or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present   3
Humanities Elective.  See the General Education Requirements  for a course list.  It is highly recommended that students who wish to transfer to Oklahoma State University select a course that meets OSU’s Social Science (S), Diversity (D) or International (I) requirements.  These designations are noted on the General Education Requirements page.  3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government   3
Required General Education Elective. Select one three-hour course from one of the following: Psychology, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre). It is highly recommended that students who wish to transfer to Oklahoma State University select a course that meets OSU’s Social Science (S), Diversity (D) or International (I) requirements.  These designations are noted on the General Education Requirements page. 3
Total Credit Hours 21^

*Students should consider taking History, Political Science, Humanities or Required General Education Electives during summer semesters.
^Approval required or course load over 18 hours

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Transfer Information

This degree transfers to Oklahoma State University (OSU Tulsa).  Admission to OSU’s Professional School for Mechanical Engineering requires that students have a ‘C’ or better in all prerequisite courses for the major and a GPA of 3.0 in certain technical courses.  You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school. A copy of the transfer agreement with OSU is provided below.

TCC AS Mechanical Engineering to OSU BS Mechanical Engineering 2016-2017