Associate in Science
This program addresses the increasing need of students pursuing STEM fields,specifically engineering. Students in this program will have their coursework pre-planned with specific courses laying the groundwork for successful transfer to a four year engineering program.
"I wanted to get a degree in nuclear engineering at U of M.
Veterans Office recommended going to WCC," JT Iacovatta
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
2020-2021 Academic Requirements
This program addresses the increasing need of students pursuing STEM fields, specifically engineering. Students in this program will have their coursework pre-planned with specific courses laying the groundwork for successful transfer to a four year engineering program.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site. https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php
- Students below Math Level 7 will need to take prerequisite courses.
- Students may need additional prerequisite coursework for CEM and PHY courses.
- Division
- Math-Science-Engineering Tech
- Department
- Physical Sciences Dept
- Advisors
- Kathleen Butcher
are available online.)
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| CEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 | |
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| MTH 191 | Calculus I * | 5 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| CEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | |
| ENG 226 | Composition II | 3 | |
| MTH 192 | Calculus II | 4 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPS 141 | or | Introduction to Programming Using Python | |
| CPS 171 | Introduction to Programming with C++ | 4 | |
| PHY 211 | Analytical Physics I ** | 5 | |
| Restricted Math Elective 1 *** | 4 | ||
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Math Elective 2 *** | 4 | ||
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 | |
| PHY 222 | Analytical Physics II | 5 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 61
Footnotes
*Students below Math Level 7 will need to take prerequisite courses.
**Students who have not completed a year of High School Physics will need to complete
PHY 111.
***Math restricted elective select two from: MTH 197, MTH 293, MTH 295.