Launch Your Engineering Career with SCC's Transfer Degree Program.

Do you find yourself always wondering out how things work? Eager to dive into the world of engineering but unsure where to start? SCC’s Engineering Transfer Program in Iowa is your launchpad to success.

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Why Engineering at SCC?

Learn in our modern labs: Get a hands-on education in our spacious new science labs and classrooms. 

Get to know your professors: Our faculty love to teach and it shows. Enjoy small classes with plenty of time to interact and learn from them.

Save money: You'll take the same classes and learn the same concepts and skills at a fraction of the cost.

Explore versatile career paths: Engineering is a diverse field. Get exposure to a variety of different disciplines as you narrow in on the one that’s right for you.

Transfer to the University of Iowa: Take advantage of SCC’s special partnership with the University of Iowa by taking select specialized UI engineering classes right here and transfer directly into their college of engineering once you graduate from SCC.

What you'll learn:

Rock-solid fundamentals: Gain a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry.

Engineering exploration: Dive into the principles of engineering design and analysis.

Research Skills: Developing skills in literature review, experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing.

Communication: Effectively communicating scientific concepts through written reports, presentations, and discussions.

Problem-Solving: Identifying and solving problems related to biological concepts and applications.

Teamwork: Collaborating with peers in laboratory settings, group projects, and research activities.

Key classes you'll take

• Classical Physics I & II
• Calculus I, II, and III

Common transfer colleges & universities

• Iowa State University - E-APP (Engineering Admissions Partnership Program)
• University of Iowa - SCC to Iowa Transfer Program
• University of Northern Iowa 

TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS

Did you know

SCC has a special transfer agreement with the University of Iowa's College of Engineering that allows you to take UI Engineering classes right here and then transfer into their program once you graduate from SCC?

SCC - University of Iowa Engineering Transfer Program

Where this program can take you

• Mechanical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Industrial Engineer
• Computer Hardware Engineer

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The Engineering Transfer Major prepares students who plan to transfer to a four-year college to earn a degree in an engineering field. Students take core courses in math, science, and computer programming. Students interested in this transfer major should possess an interest in applying problem-solving skills in real world settings. Students may subsequently pursue four-year degrees in a variety of engineering fields, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, and aerospace engineering. Engineering majors with a bachelor's degree may find engineering careers in a variety of industries, such as computer hardware, transportation, and infrastructure. They may also find employment in industrial design.

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Curriculum Sequence

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Fall I Semester	Course Title	Credit
SDV-108	The College Experience	1
ENG-105	Composition I	3
MAT-210	Calculus I	4
CHM-165	General Chemistry I	4
Take one 3 Credit Course
ZZZ-ELE	Elective Course	3-5
	TOTAL CREDITS	15

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Spring I Semester	Course Title	Credit
ENG-106	Composition II	3
MAT-216	Calculus II	4
CHM-175	General Chemistry II	4
ZZZ-HUM	Humanities Course	3
ZZZ-SOC	Social Science Course	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	17

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Fall II Semester	Course Title	Credit
ZZZ-CUL	Cultural Awareness Course	3
PHY-212	Classical Physics I	5
SPC-112	Public Speaking	3
CIS-161	C++	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	14

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Spring II Semester	Course Title	Credit
ZZZ-HUM	Humanities Course	3
PHY-222	Classical Physics II	5
MAT-227	Differential Equations with Laplace	4
ZZZ-SOC	Social Science Course	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	15

SDV-108 - The College Experience

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course is designed to empower new students to successfully transition to college. Students will learn academic success skills, strategies for personal development and exploration, college culture and expectations, and how to access college resources and services.

ENG-105 - Composition I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: Meet minimum test score requirements.

MAT-210 - Calculus I

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

This course includes the study of limits and continuity, derivatives and differentiation, differentials, maximum and minimum function values and techniques of graphing, applications and an introduction to integration. Prerequisites: MAT-120 AND MAT-134 with a minimum grade of C- or meet minimum placement testing requirements.

CHM-165 - General Chemistry I

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

The first semester of a traditional two-semester sequence. General Chemistry I provides an in-depth and integrated study of chemical principles, including terminology, measurements, unit conversions, atoms, elements, molecules, compounds, moles, stoichiometry, gases and gas laws, energy, electron configurations, periodicity and chemical bonding. Prerequisites: Must complete high school algebra or equivalent (math placement test scores or MAT-062). Take CHM-122.  Please speak to a Student Success Advocate if you have completed 1 year of high school chemistry, as that would also meet the prerequisite.

ZZZ-ELE - Elective Course

Lecture: 2-4

Lab: 0-2

Credit: 3-5

Any course of 100-level or higher from Arts and Sciences or Career Technical Education can be used to fulfill an Elective. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ENG-106 - Composition II

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A continuation of study of the principles of writing begun in ENG-105. Emphasis is placed on persuasive writing, critical analysis and the MLA research paper. Time will also be spent exploring print and electronic research sources and learning effective research strategies. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: ENG-105, with a minimum grade of C-.

MAT-216 - Calculus II

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

This course is a study of integration, techniques of integration, applications and accompanying mathematical structure. Prerequisite: MAT-210 with a minimum grade of C-.

CHM-175 - General Chemistry II

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

The second semester of the traditional two semester sequence. General Chemistry II covers basic principles of intermolecular forces, colligative properties, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, precipitation reactions, spontaneity and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHM-165.

ZZZ-HUM - Humanities Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Humanities requirement address human history, languages, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Humanities courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-CUL - Cultural Awareness Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Cultural Awareness requirement address the diversity of culture within the United States and across the world. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

PHY-212 - Classical Physics I

Lecture: 4

Lab: 2

Credit: 5

Classical Physics introduces the students to the classical topics of motion in one, two and three dimensions (Kinematics and dynamics), gravitation, work and energy, relativistic dynamics, rotational and oscillatory motion and thermodynamics. This physics course depends very much on the calculus of reals and vector integral calculus. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAT-210.

SPC-112 - Public Speaking

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course examines both the theoretical and practical basis of speech communication, particularly public speaking. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery and audience analysis.

CIS-161 - C++

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

Students will examine the structure of typical C++ programs, explore the concepts of object-oriented programming and design business applications in C++.

ZZZ-HUM - Humanities Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Humanities requirement address human history, languages, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Humanities courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

PHY-222 - Classical Physics II

Lecture: 4

Lab: 2

Credit: 5

Classical Physics II continues in the second semester with emphasis on the theory of electricity and magnetism. The concept of a field is applied to the electrostatic charge. The laws of Coulomb and Gauss are to be developed and applied to various types of charge distribution. Electric current and magnetic force are to be discussed in connection with their application to electromagnetic induction. Prerequisite: PHY-212.

MAT-227 - Differential Equations with Laplace

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

This course is the study of elementary theory and applications of ordinary differential equations. The course includes first and second order differential equations. Prerequisite: MAT-216 with a minimum grade of C-.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

Rahmat Rahmat - Professor - Physics

Email: rrahmat@scciowa.edu
MS, University of Oregon
ALM, Harvard University
M. Ed., Upper Iowa
PhD, University of Oregon