Prepare to Transfer to The Citadel
Here’s what you need to know about the Mechanical Engineering Transfer Program’s course requirements. While this outline specifically mentions Trident Technical College (TTC), courses from any state-approved technical college will also be accepted. Below, you’ll find essential information about course requirements and how you can complete your bachelor’s degree with us.
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Program Course Requirements
| Degree Requirements Fufilled at TTC | Courses Taken at TTC (with credit hours) |
|---|---|
| English/Communications (9 credit hours) | • ENG 101 – English Composition I (3) • ENG 102 – English Composition II (3) B • ENG 260 – Technical Writing (3) |
| Social Science (3 credit hours) | • PSY 201 (3) or SOC 101 (3) or PSC 201 (3) or ECO 210 (3) or ECO 211 (3) D |
| Humanities/ Fine Arts (3 credit hours) | • HUM – (General Elective) (3) |
| History (3 credit hours) | • Any HIS 101 (3) and above |
| Math (16 credit hours) | • MAT 110 – College Algebra (3)A • MAT 111 – College Trigonometry (3)A • MAT 140 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4) • MAT 141 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4) • MAT 240 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (4) • MAT 242 – Differential Equations (4) |
| Science (16 credit hours) | • BIO 101 – Biological Science 101 (4) • PHY 221 – University Physics I (4) • PHY 222 – University Physics II (4) • CHM 110 – General Chemistry (4) |
| Engineering Core | • EGR 269 – Engineering Disciplines and Skills (2) • EGR 202 – Introduction to Engineering Programming (3) • EGR 274 – Engineering App of Numerical Methods (3) • EGR 262 – Engineering Dynamics (3) • EGR 260 – Engineering Statics (3) • ECE 221 – Introduction to Electrical Engineering I (3) • ECE 222 – Introduction to Electrical Engineering II (3) • ECE 205 – Electrical and Computer Lab I (3) |
B Any three-credit English course (ENG 102) and above, but not public speaking.
c One of the following equivalent courses will satisfy the Humanities/Fine Arts course requirement:
English classes beyond ENG 101 (but not public speaking), Foreign Language classes 200-level or higher, Fine Arts classes, History classes.
D One of the following equivalent courses will satisfy Social / Behavioral Science requirement:
Psychology, Sociology, Political Science (American Government and similar classes), Economics (Macro/Micro), Anthropology.
Suggested Curriculum Schedule
| The Citadel | Trident Tech |
|---|---|
| Freshman Year | First Term | |
| ENGL 101 (3) | ENG 101 (3) |
| CHEM 151/161 (4) | CHM 110 (4) |
| MATH 131 (4) | MAT 140 (4) |
| HISTA (3) | HIS 101+ (3) |
| MECH 101 (1) | EGR 269 (2) |
| Freshman Year | Second Term | |
| ENGLB (3) | ENG 102 + (3) |
| BIOL 101/111 (4) | BIO 101 (4) |
| MATH 132 (4) | MAT 141 (4) |
| HUM/FAC (3) | |
| MECH 102 (2) | EGR 202 (3) & EGR 274 (3) |
| Sophomore Year | First Term | |
| COMM 260 (3) | ENG 260 (3) |
| PHYS 221/271 (4) | PHY 221 (4) |
| MATH 231 (4) | MAT 240 (4) |
| ELEC 201 (3) | ECE 221 (3) |
| CIVL 202 (3) | EGR 260 (3) |
| Sophomore Year | Second Term | |
| SOC SCID (3) | 2XX (3) |
| PHYS 222/272 (4) | PHY 222 (4) |
| MATH 234 (4) | MAT 242 (4) |
| ELEC 202 (3) | ECE 222 (3) |
| ELEC 204 (1) | ECE 205 (3) |
| CIVL 203 (3) | EGR 262 (3) |
B. Any three-credit English course (ENG 102) and above, but not public speaking.
C. One of the following equivalent courses will satisfy the Humanities/Fine Arts course requirement:
1.English classes beyond ENG 101 (but not public speaking), Foreign Language classes 200-level or higher, Fine Arts classes, History classes.
D. One of the following equivalent courses will satisfy Social / Behavioral Science requirement: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science (American Government and similar classes), Economics (Macro/Micro), Anthropology.