Associate in Science Transfer Option
Engineering
The purpose of the degree is to allow the student who plans to complete a bachelor of science degree in chemistry, computer science, engineering or physics the opportunity to make substantial progress toward fulfilling major requirements while completing at least half of hte liberal arts, or general requirements, in studies such as English, the humanities and the social sciences. Ideally, the student holding the AS degree would have approximately three years of full-time study remaining at the baccalaureate institution-this reflects the nature of many bachelor of science degrees, which require extensive study and frequently take five full-time years or more to complete. If any pre-college study is required (generally, courses numbered below 100), additional time will be required.
Many baccalaureate institutions in the state of Washington accept the degree. The degree does not guarantee that any major requirements will be fulfilled. While BBCC faculty advisors consult with students to help them plan effectively, the ultimate responsibility to plan rests with the student. The college recommends that the student identify one or two potential baccalaureate institutions and then contact qualified program advisors at those institutions as early as possible to obtain specific, course-by-course advice. Throughout one's enrollment at BBCC, the program advisors at the baccalaureate institutions should be consulted. A BBCC advisor or the office of admissions at the baccalaureate institution can help the student to contact those advisors.
Associate in Arts and Science Transfer Option
To enter the engineering transfer program at BBCC the prospective engineering student should have completed the following courses or equivalents in high school:
- Mathematics through Trigonometry
- One year of Technical Drawing
- One year of Chemistry
- One year of Physics
- Two years of Foreign Language, and
- Four years of English Composition
If the courses listed above have not been taken during high school, the equivalent courses listed below must be taken at Big Bend to help ensure a successfull instructional experience.
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| CHEM& 121 |
Intro to Chemistry |
5 |
| ENGL 098 |
Basic English Skills |
6 |
| ENGL 099 |
English Skills |
6 |
| MATH 120 |
College Algebra |
5 |
| MATH& 141 |
Precalculus I |
5 |
| MATH& 142 |
Precalculus II |
5 |
| MPC 099 |
Intermediate Algebra |
5 |
| PHYS& 100 |
Physics Non-Sci Majors |
4 |
| PHYS& 101 |
Phys Lab Non-Sci Majors |
1 |
| Foreign language |
121, 122, 123 |
|
The scedule of a complete set of preparation courses may take as long as a year to complete. Each student entering the college is tested to determine appropriate placement in mathematics and writing courses and is encouraged to register in these courses to become adequately prepared for future required courses.
It is extremely important for an engineering student to meet with a college engineering advisor to plan schedules and course sequences. Since programs differ at each college, students who intend to transfer should consider program outlines published by the college or university. Classes offered at BBCC that could transfer to an engineering program at a four-year college or university include:
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| CHEM& 161 |
General Chem w/Lab I |
5 |
| CHEM& 162 |
General Chem w/Lab II |
5 |
| CHEM& 163 |
General Chem w/Lab III |
5 |
| CSC 139 |
Programming with C |
5 |
| ENGL& 101 |
English Composition I |
5 |
| MATH& 151 |
Calculus I |
5 |
| MATH& 152 |
Calculus II |
5 |
| MATH& 163 |
Calculus III |
5 |
| MATH 220 |
Linear Algebra |
5 |
| MATH 230 |
Differential Equations |
5 |
| MATH 271 |
Multivariable Calculus |
5 |
| PHYS& 221 |
Engineering Physics I |
4 |
| PHYS& 231 |
Engineering Physics Lab I |
1 |
| PHYS& 222 |
Engineering Physics II |
4 |
| PHYS& 232 |
Engineering Physics Lab II |
1 |
| PHYS& 223 |
Engineering Physics III |
4 |
| PHYS& 233 |
Engineering Physics Lab III |
1 |
Engineering
Course Description
EGR 112 GIS I 5 credits
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills and familiarity with a Windows environment.
Introduction to GIS introduces the concepts of a Geographic Information System using ArcGIS software. ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcToolbox are explored as well as basic database principles to manage graphic and textual information within a single system. The student will be introduced to ArcGIS basic tools and data structure to create maps, graphs, reports and layouts.
EGR 113 GIS II 5 credits
Prerequisite: EGR 112.
GIS II builds upon the concepts of a Geographic Information System and provides a comprehensive survey of the nature of geographic data and of the technologied and professions involved in producing the data. Mapping projects using real world data will be emphasized.