Associate of Science in Chemical Engineering
Tacoma, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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TUITION FEES
USD 10,573 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* $22,408 including fees and on-campus housing
Key Summary
Introduction
The Associate of Science in Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering is a state-recognized Major Related Program (MRP) designed for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor of Science degree program at a four-year college or university. Entry into many engineering programs is competitive, and students are urged to work closely with TCC advisors and university advisors to ensure all entry requirements are met.
The first two years of a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering can be completed at TCC. Students can earn an associate degree to transfer to a Washington state public university.
- Fall 2023 - Application Deadline (Aug 15) and Classes Start (Sep 25)
- Winter 2024 - Application Deadline (Nov 15) and Classes Start (Jan 3)
- Spring 2024 - Application Deadline (Feb 15) and Classes Start (April 1)
Program Outcome
- Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to engineering-related programs
- Design a system, component, program or process to meet desired needs
- Conduct scientific experiments, analyze and interpret the resulting data
- Communicate design ideas and solutions to engineering-related problems or results of scientific experiments effectively
- Use both English and mathematical languages to communicate ideas and solutions
- Function effectively on a team to produce a cohesive and professional work product
Curriculum
While in high school, students should pursue all of the available courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology, computer programming, and physics. Post-high school, students may need to take additional math and science courses to meet requirements.
Students must complete at least 98 credits for this degree. Because many of these classes require prerequisites, the total number of credits may exceed 98.
Other requirements are:
- At least 30 credits must be earned at TCC.
- A GPA of 2.0 is required.
- Students must take at least one course from the list of approved multicultural courses.
Basic Requirements (15 credits)
- ENGL& 101
- MATH&151, 152
Humanities and Social Sciences (15 credits)
- Humanities course from approved class list
- Social science course from approved class list – ENGR& 104* recommended
- Humanities or Social Science credits from approved list.
Required Specialization Courses (48 credits)
- PHYS& 221, 222, 223
- MATH& 153, Math 238
- CHEM& 161, 162, 163, 261
Additional Specialization Courses (20-21 credits)
Select four of the following classes for the intended transfer institution.
- One of the classes must be CHEM& 262, or BIOL& 222, or you may take both.
- BIOL& 223
- CS 142
- MATH 220, MATH& 254 (required for UW transfers)
- ENGR& 104*, 204, 214, 224, ENGR 240
- ENGL& 235
*ENGR& 104 may be taken either to meet the Social Science requirement OR to meet Additional Specialization Course requirements, not both. (ie. No double counting.)
Career Opportunities
Chemical Engineers integrate their knowledge of natural sciences and engineering to conduct research, design and test equipment, create new medicines and develop procedures for the advancement of health care, public safety, environmental protection, science, and medicine.
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