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Student Handbook
for
ENGINEERING
at
Tidewater Community College
2002 - 2003
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Engineering at Tidewater Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting an Engineering Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engineering Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engineering versus Engineering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engineering and Engineering Technology transfer

relationship between TCC and ODU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TCC Engineering Curriculum Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Approved Engineering Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flowcharts of Technical Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tentative Annual Schedule for Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
TCC Engineering Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Calculator Requirements/ Computer Recommendation . . . . . . . . . .
15
TCC Computer Competency Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Transfer Options for TCC Engineering Students in Virginia. . . . . . .
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Old Dominion University (ODU) Transfer Information . . . . . . . . . .
17
General Information for all ODU Engineering Curricula . . . . . 17

Transfer Information for ODU Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . 18
Transfer Information for ODU Computer Engineering . . . . . . 20
Transfer Information for ODU Mechanical Engineering . . . . . 22
Transfer Information for ODU Civil Engineering . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transfer Information for ODU Environmental Engineering . . 27
Virginia Tech Transfer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Engineering at TCC
The curriculum in Engineering at Tidewater Community College is designed for persons who plan to
transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in one of
several fields of engineering such as:
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining/Metallurgical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
The curriculum is based on a core of material fundamental to all areas of engineering. This material
includes courses which depend heavily on advanced mathematics and sciences applied to
engineering fields. The courses offered during this two-year program are very comparable to the first
two years of most four-year engineering programs; however, it is essential that students acquaint
themselves with the requirements and the curricula of the college or university to which transfer is
considered. By obtaining transfer information early, students can avoid later transfer problems such
as:
1) Each engineering college may not have programs in all engineering fields. For example, if you
wish to major in Chemical Engineering, your choices may be somewhat limited.
2) Certain engineering programs may require freshman and sophomore level courses that are not a
part of TCC's Engineering curriculum. Students may possibly be able to take these courses at
TCC or at another local institution. In many cases students can make some course substitutions
in the A.S. degree program in order to transfer as efficiently as possible.
3) Some engineering departments may require a higher GPA than others. For example, Virginia
Tech guarantees that TCC Engineering students who complete their A.S. degree with a 3.0
GPA or above will be admitted to the College of Engineering; however, a higher GPA may be
required to gain entrance into certain popular Engineering Departments such as Environmental
Engineering.
Transfer information has been provided in this booklet for Old Dominion University (ODU) and for
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) since most TCC Engineering
students transfer to these universities. A table of transfer options for colleges in Virginia has also
been included.
TCC students may also wish to consult with the TCC Counseling Center in planning their programs
and selecting electives.
For additional information regarding the Engineering program at TCC, contact:
Paul Gordy, Engineering Program Head, TCC Virginia Beach Campus
Office: C-103 (Blackwater Building)
Phone: 321-7175 (will change to 822-7175 during the Fall 2002 semester)
Paul Gordy's E-mail address: PGordy@tcc.vccs.edu
Paul Gordy's Home Page: http://onlinelearning.tcc.vccs.edu/faculty/tcgordp/
TCC Engineering Club Home Page: http://www.tc.cc.va.us/studorgs/vbeng/
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Selecting an Engineering Discipline

Many factors are involved in choosing an Engineering discipline in which to specialize. Some
students have a definite area of preference before they begin their college education, while other
students may have difficulty selecting a discipline. Since most Engineering programs are quite
similar in the freshman year, students have some time in which to make this decision. Although the
sophomore years of most Engineering programs are somewhat similar, there are often some
discipline-specific courses required so it is to the students advantage to select a discipline or at least
begin to narrow the choices. The junior year of any Engineering program will be almost completely
discipline-specific, so all students should have selected an Engineering discipline by the end of their
sophomore year. When students transfer from TCC into a four-year Engineering program they will
need to apply for transfer into a specific Engineering department.
Some possible factors in selecting an Engineering discipline are listed below.
Work experience in a related area
Nationwide demand for specific types of Engineers
Personal preference/strengths/aptitude
Engineering disciplines available at local universities
Local employment opportunities
Work environment
Salary
Starting salaries for recent graduates with Bachelors degrees in Engineering are consistently quite
high. The chart and table on the following page shows average starting salaries for specific
Engineering disciplines.
To a large extent, the law of supply and demand seems to control how many potential Engineers
enter each discipline. If jobs were not available in a particular area of Engineering, the number of
students entering that discipline would certainly begin to decrease. The chart below indicates how
many BS degrees in Engineering were awarded by discipline during the 1999-2000 academic year
(ASEE PRISM, Sep 2001).
B.S. Engineering Degrees Awarded

1999 2000 Academic Year (Total 63,731)
Metallurgical/Materials
(798)
1.3%
Agricultural (404)
0.6%
Biomedical (1,058)
1.7%
Aerospace (1,230)
1.9%
Eng. Sci./Eng. Physics

(256)
0.4%
Petroleum (233)
0.4%
Mining (153)
0.2%
Nuclear (102)
0.2%
Industrial (3,467)
5.4%
Electrical/Computer
(19,843)
31.1%
Chemical (6,009)
9.4%
Other (7,658)
12.0%
Mechanical (13,082)
20.5%
Civil (9,438)
14.8%
1998 Starting Salaries

Recent B.S. Engineering graduates
$55,000
$50,000
Annual Salary
$45,000
$40,000
$35,000
$30,000
$25,000
$20,000
AE
AG
CH
CV
CP
EE
EN
IN
ME
MI
NU
PT
Engineering Discipline
1998 Engineering Salaries

Averages for all levels of experience
$120,000
Annual Salary
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
AE
AG
CH
CV
CP
EE
EN
IN
ME
MI
NU
PT
Engineering Discipline
Discipline
Starting Salaries
All levels of experience
Aerospace (AE)
$77,350
Agricultural (AG)
$65,873
Chemical (CH)
$47,705
$81,044
Civil (CV)
$36,030
$69,000
Computer (CP)
$46,190
$68,750
Electrical (EE)
$44,803
$75,941
Environmental (EN)
$69,000
Industrial (IN)
$77,791
Mechanical (ME)
$44,543
$75,000
Mining (MI)
$83,600
Nuclear (NU)
$88,050
Petroleum (PT)
$50,273
$104,600
Source: 1999 NSPE Income and Salary Survey
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1998 Average Annual Salary

by Metropolitan Area
Hampton Roads, VA
Richmond, VA
Washington DC
Raleigh/Durham, NC
New York, NY
Orlando, FL
Denver, CO
Los Angeles, CA
50
60
70
80
90
Average Annual Income (in thousands)
100
110
1998 Average Annual Salary

By Number of Years Experience
Average Annual Salary
120000
100000
80000
60000
40000
20000
0
<1
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
> 30
Years Experience
1998 Average Annual Income

by Metropolitan Area (Engineering)
Metropolitan Area
Average Income
Los Angeles, CA
$101,223
Denver, CO
$90,696
Orlando, FL
$90,257
New York, NY
$107,271
Raleigh/Durham, NC
$78,694
Washington DC
$90,554
Richmond, VA
$80,899
Hampton Roads, VA
$79,954
Sources:
1) 1999 NSPE Income and Salary Survey
2) National Association of Colleges and
Employers (NACE) - April 1999 Report
1998 Average Annual Income

by Experience (Engineering)
Years Experience
Average Income
<1
$41,046
1
$40,976
2
$42,778
3
$44,880
4
$44,523
5-9
$56,201
10-14
$70,329
15-19
$83,531
20-24
$92,730
25-29
$98,783
> 30
$108,846
Source: 1999 NSPE Income and Salary Survey
Engineering or Engineering Technology?

Students considering a major in Engineering should understand the difference between Engineering
and Engineering Technology. Some colleges or universities, such as ODU, have both Engineering
and Engineering Technology programs. Others may offer only one of these programs. Virginia Tech
used to have both programs but eliminated their Engineering Technology program a few years ago.
They now have only an Engineering program. ASEE reports that in 1994 there were 274
Engineering programs and 75 Engineering Technology programs at 4-year colleges and universities
nationwide.
In general, Engineering is a more rigorous program mathematically, providing a better foundation for
design work, research, and post-graduate study (Master's or Ph.D. degrees). Engineering graduates
will generally be offered higher salaries and will have a wider assortment of employment
opportunities than Engineering Technology graduates. Engineers typically have the lead role in
engineering projects such as new product development, engineering design work or analysis,
production management, consulting, etc., whereas Engineering Technologists often work in more of
an engineering support capacity.
In general, Engineering Technology is more "hands on" oriented and students in these curricula may
spend much more time in lab courses than Engineering students. Engineering Technologists often
work closely with Engineers, but in a supportive role such as in quality assurance, prototype model
construction and testing, safety, reliability assessment, design modification, and production (although
Engineers may work in these areas as well). Students majoring in Engineering Technology should
realize that some companies will not recognize Engineering Technology degrees (NASA and
Newport News Shipbuilding as local examples) and hire only applicants with Engineering degrees
for Engineering positions. Other companies make no distinction between the degrees. The federal
government often will hire Engineering Technology graduates as engineers once they pass the
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Post-graduate programs in Engineering Technology are
very rare and Engineering Technology students are typically required to take many undergraduate
mathematics and engineering courses before they will be considered for acceptance into a
postgraduate program in Engineering.
Students sometimes have taken courses in Engineering Technology programs and wish to use the
credits in an Engineering program. This is generally not possible. ABET accredits both Engineering
and Engineering Technology programs nationwide and does not allow Engineering programs to give
credit for Engineering Technology courses.
As stated previously, Virginia Tech has an Engineering program, but no Engineering Technology
program. ODU has both an Engineering program (with 5 undergraduate degrees) and an Engineering
Technology program (with 4 undergraduate degrees). The chart on the following page indicates how
different curricula at TCC transfer to ODU.
ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

TRANSFER RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN TCC AND ODU
ENGINEERING
TCC
ODU
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
BSEE Degree
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
BSCpE Degree
ENGINEERING
AS Degree
Program Head: Paul Gordy
C-103, 321-7175
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
BSME Degree
CIVIL ENGINERING
BSCE Degree
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
BSEnvE Degree
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
TCC
ODU
ELECTRONICS
AAS Degree
Program Head: Al Koon
E-144, 321-7300
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
BSET Degree
CIVIL ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
AAS Degree
Program Head: Eleni Achilleos
F-122, 321-7312
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
BSET Degree
CIVIL ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
BSET Degree
DRAFTING & DESIGN

AAS Degree
Program Head: Ralph Denton
C-111, 321-7178
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
BSET Degree
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
AAS Degree
Program Head: Michael Plumb
C-130, 822-7197
Name: _______________________
Date Entered TCC: ________________
SSN: _________________________
Counselor: _______________________
ENGINEERING (831)
Associate in Science Degree: Engineering
Pre-/Co-requisite
Course
Number
Course Title
Credits
When
Taken
Grade
FIRST SEMESTER
Pre-test
____________
Co: MTH 173
Pre-test
Pre-test
____________
____________
CHM 111
HIS ____
EGR 120
ENG 111
MTH 173
STD 100
_______
Principles of Chemistry I
History (HIS 101, 111, or 121)
Introduction to Engineering
English Composition I
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
Orientation
Health, Physical Education, or Recreation
Total:
4
3
2
3
5
1
1
19
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_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
SECOND SEMESTER
Pre: CHM 111
Co: MTH 174
and Pre: EGR 120
Pre: ENG 111
Pre: MTH 173
____________
CHM 112
Principles of Chemistry II
_______
EGR 140
ENG 112
MTH 174
EGR
Engineering Mechanics - Statics

English Composition II
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
Approved Engineering Elective *
_______
_______
_______
_______
(
(
(
(
)
)
)
)
Total:
3
3
5
3
18
Introduction to Engineering Methods (C++)

Ordinary Differential Equations
University Physics I
Social Science Elective **
Total:
4
3
4
4
3
18
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
(
(
(
(
(
)
)
)
)
)
THIRD SEMESTER
Pre: EGR 120
or instructor perm.
____________
Pre: MTH 174
Pre: MTH 174
____________
8/12/99
EGR 125
EGR
MTH 279
PHY 241
_______
CONTINUED ON BACK
peg
FOURTH SEMESTER
____________
____________
Pre: MTH 174
Pre: PHY 241
____________
____________
_______
EGR
MTH 275
PHY 242
ENG 131
_______
Health, Physical Education or Recreation

Multivariable Calculus
University Physics II
Technical Report Writing
Humanities Elective **
Total:
1
3
4
4
3
3
18
Total Minimum Credits for A.S.degree:
73
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_______
_______
_______
_______
(
(
(
(
(
(
*Approved Engineering Electives include the following courses (consult the Engineering Program Head for
assistance in determining which courses are recommended for transfer into Civil Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc.). A minimum of 9 credits of Approved Engineering Elective are
required for the degree, however, additional courses may still be transferable.
EGR 110 - Engineering Graphics (3 cr, co-requisite MTH 164 or MTH 166)
EGR 245 - Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 cr, pre-requisite EGR 140)
EGR 246 - Mechanics of Materials (3 cr, pre-requisite EGR 140)
EGR 247 - Mechanics of Materials Lab (1 cr, co-requisite EGR 246)
EGR 271 - Circuit Theory I (3 cr, co-requisites MTH 279 and EGR 120)
EGR 272 - Circuit Theory II (3 cr, pre-requisites EGR 271 and MTH 279)
EGR 277 - Digital Logic (3 cr, pre-requisite EGR 271)
EGR 278 - Digital Logic Lab (2 cr, co-requisite EGR 277)
** A list of Social Science Electives and Humanities Electives is shown below.

Social Science Electives
Economics
Geography
History
Political Science
Psychology
Social Science
Sociology
Humanities Electives
Art (history or appreciation only)
Drama
Foreign Languages (not acceptable for ODU)
Humanities
Literature
Music (history or appreciation only)
Philosophy
Religion
)
)
)
)
)
)
Approved Engineering Electives

The TCC Engineering curriculum sheet on the previous two pages includes nine credits of
Approved Engineering Electives. Students should select a minimum of nine credits of
Engineering courses in order to satisfy this requirement. Factors to consider when selecting
Approved Engineering Electives include:
Students should pick courses that will allow them to transfer efficiently into the Engineering
program of their choice at a 4-year college or university
Students can sometimes benefit by taking more than nine credits of Approved Engineering
Electives if all of the credits transfer
Since most TCC Engineering students transfer to either Old Dominion University or Virginia Tech, a
table is provided below with recommended selections for Approved Engineering Electives.
Additional transfer information for these institutions is provided later in this handbook.
Recommended Approved Engineering Electives (minimum of 9 required)

ODU
ODU
ODU
ODU
ODU
Civil
Environmental
Mechanical
Electrical
Computer
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Electives
Cr Electives
Cr Electives
Cr Electives
Cr Electives
Cr
EGR 110
EGR 245
EGR 246
EGR 247
VA Tech
Chemical
Engineering
Electives
Cr
EGR 110
3
EGR 246
3
CHM 241
3
CHM 245
1
3
3
3
1
EGR 110
BIO 101
EGR 246
EGR 247
VA Tech
Civil
Engineering
Electives Cr
EGR 110
3
EGR 245
3
EGR 246
3
3
4
3
1
EGR 110
EGR 245
EGR 246
EGR 247
VA Tech
Environmental
Engineering
Electives Cr
EGR 110
3
EGR 245
3
EGR 246
3
** Includes the following:

Ocean Engineering
Biological Engineering
Engineering Science & Mechanics
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Material Science
Mining & Minerals Engineering
3
3
3
1
EGR 271
EGR 272
EGR 277
EGR 278
VA Tech
Electrical
Engineering
Electives Cr
EGR 110
3
EGR 271
3
EGR 272
3
3
3
3
2
EGR 271
EGR 272
EGR 277
EGR 278
VA Tech
Computer
Engineering
Electives Cr
EGR 110
3
EGR 271
3
EGR 272
3
3
3
3
2
VA Tech
All Others **
Electives
EGR 110
EGR 245
EGR 246
Cr
3
3
3
Flowchart of Technical Courses for

Engineering Students Transferring into
Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

MTH 03?
MTH 04?
MTH 163?
MTH 164?
MTH 166?
MTH 173?
MATH PLACEMENT TEST

Helps you decide where to
begin in the math sequence
CHM 111
Chemistry I
MTH 163
Pre-Calculus I
MTH 166 *
Pre-Calculus
CHM 112
Chemistry II
MTH 164
Pre-Calculus II
EGR 110
Engr. Graphics
MTH 173
Calculus I
EGR 120
Intro. To Engr.
PHY 241
Univ. Physics I
MTH 174
Calculus II
EGR 140
Statics
PHY 242
Univ. Physics II
MTH 279
Diff. Equations
EGR 245
Dynamics
* Note: MTH 163

may be taken in place
of MTH 163-164
EGR 125
Intro to Engr.
Methods
EGR 246
Mechanics
Of Materials
EGR 246
Mech. Of
Materials Lab
MTH 275
Multivariable
Calculus
LEGEND:
Indicates a pre-requisite
Indicates a co-requisite
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MATH PLACEMENT TEST
CHM 111
Chemistry I
MTH 03?
MTH 04?
MTH 163?
MTH 164?
MTH 166?
MTH 173?
MTH 163
Pre-Calculus I
MTH 166 *
Pre-Calculus
CHM 112
Chemistry II
EGR 110
Engr. Graphics
(not required for
ODU
MTH 164
Pre-Calculus II
MTH 173
Calculus I
EGR 120
Intro. To Engr.
PHY 241
Univ. Physics I
MTH 174
Calculus II
EGR 140
Statics
PHY 242
Univ. Physics II
MTH 279
Diff. Equations
EGR 271
Circuit Theory I
MTH 275
Multivariable
Calculus
EGR 272
Circuit
Theory II
* Note: MTH 163

of MTH 163-164
EGR 125
Intro. To Engr.
Methods
EGR 277
Digital
Logic
EGR 278
Digital
Logic Lab
LEGEND:
11

MTH 03?
MTH 04?
MTH 163?
MTH 164?
MTH 166?
MTH 173?
MATH PLACEMENT TEST

CHM 111
Chemistry I
EGR 125
Intro. To Engr.
Methods
Or
CSC 201
Computer
Science I
MTH 163
Pre-Calculus I
MTH 166 *
Pre-Calculus
CHM 112
Chemistry II
EGR 110
Engr. Graphics
(not required for
ODU
MTH 164
Pre-Calculus II
MTH 173
Calculus I
EGR 120
Intro. To Engr.
PHY 241
Univ. Physics I
MTH 174
Calculus II
EGR 140
Statics
PHY 242
Univ. Physics II
MTH 279
Diff. Equations
EGR 271
Circuit Theory I
MTH 286
Discrete Math
(not required
for AS degree,
but can be taken
for additional
transfer credit)
MTH 275
Multivariable
Calculus (not
required for ODU)
EGR 272
Circuit
Theory II
CSC 210
Programming
C++
EGR 277
Digital
Logic
EGR 278
Digital
Logic Lab
LEGEND:
* Note: MTH 163
of MTH 163-164
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Tentative Annual Schedule of Engineering Courses

2002-2003
(Virginia Beach Campus)
Fall Semester 2002
EGR 110 - Engineering Graphics
EGR 120 - Introduction to Engineering
EGR 125 - Introduction to Engineering Methods (C++)
EGR 140 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics
EGR 245 - Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics
EGR 246 - Mechanics of Materials
EGR 247 - Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
EGR 271 - Circuit Theory I
EGR 272 - Circuit Theory II
Time
D/E
D/E/O
D/E
D/E
D
D
D
E
D
Spring Semester 2003

EGR 246 - Mechanics of Materials
EGR 247 - Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
EGR 271 - Circuit Theory I
EGR 272 - Circuit Theory II
EGR 277 - Digital Logic
EGR 278 - Digital Logic Lab
D/E
D/E/O
D/E
D/E
E
E
E
D
E
E
D
Summer Semester 2003

EGR 277 - Digital Logic
EGR 278 - Digital Logic Lab
E
D/E
D/E
E
E
E
E
Notes:
1) D - denotes a daytime class meeting between 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.
E - denotes an evening class meeting between 4:30 - 9:55 p.m.
O - denotes online class (internet based class)
2) Future academic years are expected to have similar schedules.
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TCC Engineering Club

The TCC Engineering Club is a student chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers
(NSPE). Participation in club activities can greatly enhance the educational experience for Engineering
students. Club activities include:
Field Trips to local business/industry
Social activities
Engineering speakers from business/industry
Regular meetings
Workshops (on calculators, MATHCAD, etc.)
Design contests
Presentations by 4-year Engineering colleges
Service projects
National Engineers Week activities
The TCC Engineering Club also offers students leadership opportunity. Club officers and committee
members are involved in planning field trips, speakers, contests, and more. Club members are also eligible
for scholarships through NSPE. Meetings are generally scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
from 12:30 to 1:30 during the Fall and Spring semesters. Check the Engineering Club bulletin board next to
C-103 for a schedule of upcoming events. Also check the Engineering Club Home Page on the internet.
Engineering Club Home Page:
www.tc.cc.va.us/studorgs/vbeng/
Rosemont Road Cleanup Project
Virginia Power Field Trip

ASEE Battery-Powered Car Competition
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Calculator Requirement for Engineering Students

Calculators have become increasingly powerful in recent years. In order to insure that one student does
not have an advantage over another during a test simply due to the calculator being used, Engineering
students are required to have one of the following calculators:
TI - 85
TI - 86
TI - 89
TI - 92
HP - 48G
HP - 48GX
HP - 49
Instructors will not actually check to see what type of calculator that the students are using. However,
students should realize that they may be at a disadvantage to other students on a test if they have a calculator
with lesser capabilities. Some of the features which separate these calculators from others are listed below:
Solution of simultaneous equations (including complex coefficients)
Vector operations (such as dot and cross products)
Determination of roots of polynomials
Algebraic operations involving complex numbers
Regression analysis and curve fitting
Unit conversions
Graphing
Programming capabilities
Symbolic Calculations (TI-89 and HP-49)
Computer Recommendation for Engineering Students

TCC Engineering students are not required to own computers.
Computer labs are available in various locations on campus for student use.
Nearly all Engineering courses do require significant computer use and many
students find it to be a big convenience to have their own computers.
Software used in Engineering courses often demands a more powerful
computer than average so you might wish to consult with an Engineering instructor before making a
computer purchase.
TCC Computer Competency Requirement

TCC requires that all graduates should be able to demonstrate computer competency in some basic
areas, including word-processing, spreadsheets, data base operations, and internet/email use. Engineering
students are automatically exempt from this requirement due to the significant computer content in all
Engineering courses. Engineering graduates are some of the most computer-competent graduates. Software
taught and used in TCC Engineering courses includes WINDOWS 95/98 fundamentals, AUTOCAD, C++,
MATHCAD, EXCEL, PSPICE, and Internet/Email usage.
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Transfer Options for TCC Engineering Students in Virginia

TCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). As a result, TCC
students are able to easily transfer credits to other colleges nationwide. Listed below are Engineering
programs in Virginia which students may want to consider for continuing their Engineering education. Each
college or university sets their own transfer requirements, so students should contact the college of their
choice early in their program to check on transfer details. Since most TCC Engineering students transfer to
either Old Dominion University or Virginia Tech, detailed transfer information is provided in this booklet for
their Engineering programs.
College or University
Engineering programs offered
Comments
Old Dominion University
Civil Engineering
Guaranteed acceptance with 2.0 GPA
Foreign Language requirement waived
and General Education requirements
automatically met by the AS degree in
Engineering.
Guaranteed acceptance with 3.0 GPA
Virginia Tech
Civil Engineering
Engineering Science & Mechanics
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Material Science
Ocean Engineering
Christopher Newport
All courses available in the evening
University
Hampton University
Private University so more expensive
Only Chemical Engineering program
in the Tidewater area
2.5 GPA required for transfer
George Mason University
*Not accredited by ABET
Operations Research &
Management Science *
Systems Engineering *
Urban Systems Engineering *
Virginia Commonwealth
New Engineering programs!
University
(beginning Fall 1996)
Unofficial 3.5 GPA suggested for
University of Virginia
transfer
Applied Mechanics
Civil Engineering
Engineering Science
Nuclear Engineering
Systems Engineering
Virginia Military Institute
Civil & Environmental Engineering Minimum 2.0 GPA for transfer
Must be 22 years old or younger
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Transfer Information
Admission:
Students should address their requests for applications, catalogues, etc., to:
Office of Admissions
Norfolk, VA 23529
683-3637
Internet: web.odu.edu/
Students are encouraged to apply in January or February (although July 1 is the deadline) in order to
begin attending Fall semester classes. Students must indicate on their application which degree
program they wish to pursue. Students who complete their A.S. degree in Engineering from TCC
with a minimum GPA of 2.0 are automatically accepted into the Engineering department of their
choice. Transfer credit will only be given for courses in which the student received a grade of C or
better. Official copies of TCC transcripts must be sent at the time of application and again once all
coursework at TCC has been completed. Engineering department personnel generally will not
counsel students or provide specific transfer information until the student has applied for admission
to ODU.
General Information for all Engineering Programs at ODU:

1.
2.
ODU offers five engineering degree programs, as indicated in the chart on page 6. These
programs are:
Civil Engineering
There are at least three significant advantages to completing the A.S. degree in Engineering at
TCC before transferring to ODU:
A) The foreign language requirement is waived if the student completes the A.S. degree in
Engineering from TCC.
B) Scholarships are sometimes available for transfer students if the student completes the
A.S. degree in Engineering. In recent years, several $8000.00 scholarships ($4000.00/year
for two years) were available to Electrical or Computer Engineering transfer students.
Several TCC Engineering graduates have received these scholarships!
C) The lower-level General Education requirements at ODU are automatically met if the
student completes the A.S. degree in Engineering from TCC. This gives the student great
flexibility in that general education courses transfer as a block and do not need to match on
a course-by-course basis. This is illustrated in the diagram shown below.
TCC General Education Courses
Course
Cr.
History Elective
3
Social Science Elective
3
Humanities Science Elective
3
ENG 112
3
ENG 131 (Technical Writing)
3
Total Credits: 15
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ODU General Education Courses

Course
Cr.
History Perspective I
3
Social Studies Perspective I
3
Philosophy Perspective
3
Literary Perspective
3
Fine Arts Perspective
3
Total Credits: 15
ODU Electrical Engineering

1.
Once you have applied and received a letter of acceptance contact the Electrical and Computer
Engineering (ECE) office at 683-3741 for an appointment for transcript evaluation,
registration, and questions.
2.
See the ODU Electrical Engineering Curriculum Worksheet on the following page.
3.
The Electrical Engineering curriculum at ODU contains 4 sophomore-level electrical

engineering courses and students should have all 4 of these courses in order to move smoothly
into the junior-level electrical engineering courses. All 4 of these courses can be taken at TCC
as indicated by the chart below. Be sure to check the annual schedule on page 12 since each
course is not offered every semester at TCC.
TCC
TCC
ODU
ODU
Course Number and Title
Credits Course Number Credits
EGR 271 Circuit Theory I
3
ECE 201
3
EGR 272 Circuit Theory II
3
ECE 202
3
EGR 277 Digital Logic
3
ECE 241
3
EGR 278 Digital Logic Lab
2
ECE 284
2
Overall Recommendation:
1. Take the 4 electrical courses listed above as Approved Engineering Electives at TCC
(although a minimum of only 9 credits are needed for the A.S. degree at TCC).
2. Complete the A.S. degree in Engineering at TCC.
Be sure to visit their website!
ODU Electrical & Computer Engineering Home Page: www.ece.odu.edu
.
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ODU Electrical Engineering Transfer Worksheet (Unofficial)

(BSEE Degree)
ODU Course #
ENGL 110C
MATH 211
CHEM 115N
ENGN 110
HUM/SS
MATH 212
CS 150
CHEM 117
PHYS 231N
ENGN 111
ECE 201
MATH 307U
PHYS 232N
ECE 241
ECE 284
ECE 202
ECE 286
ECE 323
MATH 312
HUM/SS
ECE 302
ECE 313
ECE 382
ECE 332
ENGL 131C
HUM/SS
ECE 304
ECE 387
ECE 4XX
Engr
HUM/SS
ECE 485W
ECE 4XX
Depth
Depth
HUM/SS
ECE 486
ECE 4XX
ECE 4XX
ENGN 401
Elective
Depth
ODU Course Title

English Composition
Calculus I
Chemistry I
Engineering & Tech I
General Ed course
Calculus II
Intro to Programming
Chemistry II
Engineering & Tech II
Circuit Theory I
Differential Equations
Digital Logic
Digital Design Laboratory
Circuits Theory II
Tools in Engineering
Electromagnetics
Calculus III
General Ed course
Linear Systems
Electronics
Electronics Laboratory
Micro. Materials & Processes
Technical Writing
General Ed course
Probability, Statistics & Reliability
Microelec Fabrication Lab
Technical Elective 1
Non-major Engr. Elective
General Ed course
EE Design Project I
Upper Division Cluster or Minor
General Ed course
EE Design Project II
FE Exam Review
Approved Elective
Total credits in B.S. degree:
Cr
3
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
4
2
3
3
4
3
2
3
1
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
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Transfer Credit from TCC

ENG 111
MTH 173
CHM 111
EGR 120
A. S. Degree *
MTH 174
EGR 125
CHM 112
PHY 241
(waived with AS degree)
EGR 271
MTH 279
PHY 242
EGR 277
EGR 278
EGR 272
MTH 275
A. S. Degree *
ENG 131
A. S. Degree *
EGR 140
A. S. Degree *
ENG 112 (A. S. Degree *)
Max Total Transfer Credits: 73
Note: The ODU Foreign Language Requirement is waived if the A. S. Degree has been completed.
If the A.S. Degree is completed, the 15 credits of TCC General Education requirements transfer as a block to
cover the 15 credits of ODU General Education requirements (see chart on page 17).
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ODU Computer Engineering

1.
2.
3.
5.
6.
Once you have applied and received a letter of acceptance, contact the Electrical and Computer
Engineering (ECE) office at 683-3741 for an appointment for transcript evaluation, registration, and
questions.
See the ODU Computer Engineering Curriculum Worksheet on the following page.
The Computer Engineering curriculum at ODU contains 4 sophomore-level electrical engineering
courses and students should have all 4 of these courses in order to move smoothly into the junior-level
electrical engineering courses. All 4 of these courses can be taken at TCC as indicated by the chart
below. Be sure to check the annual schedule on page 12 since each course is not offered every
semester at TCC.
TCC
TCC
ODU
ODU
Credits
Course Number
Credits
EGR 271 Circuit Theory I
3
ECE 201
3
EGR 272 Circuit Theory II
3
ECE 202
3
EGR 277 Digital Logic
3
ECE 241
3
EGR 278 Digital Logic Lab
2
ECE 284
2
The Computer Engineering program at ODU requires 2 computer science courses (based on the
language C++). These 2 courses can be taken at TCC as indicated by the chart below.
TCC
TCC
ODU
ODU
Credits
Course Number
Credits
EGR 125 Intro to Engineering Methods
4
CS 150
4
Or
CSC 201 Computer Science I
4
CSC 210 Programming C++
4
CS 250
4
Note: Some students take CSC 110 before CSC 201 if they would like a slower introduction into
programming concepts using C++.
The Computer Engineering program is the only Engineering program at ODU does not require TCCs
MTH 275. It is recommended that you substitute CSC 210 in place of MTH 275 for graduation
purposes at TCC. A waiver is required for this substitution. See Paul Gordy in C-103 for the waiver.
Students may also take MTH 286 (Discrete Structures) at TCC in place of CS 281at ODU for
additional transfer credit beyond the A. S. degree.
1.
Take the 4 Electrical Engineering courses listed in the first table above as Approved Engineering
Electives at TCC (although a minimum of only 9 credits are needed for the A.S. degree at TCC).
2.
Take the 2 Engineering/Computer Science courses listed in the second table above.
3.
Do not take MTH 275 at TCC (obtain a waiver to replace it with CSC 210).
4.
Complete the A.S. degree in Engineering at TCC.
5.
Take MTH 286 at TCC for additional transfer credit.
ODU Electrical & Computer Engineering Home Page: www.ece.odu.edu

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ODU Computer Engineering Transfer Worksheet (Unofficial)

(BSCpE Degree)
ODU Course #
ENGL 110C
MATH 211
CHEM 115N
ENGN 110
HUM/SS
MATH 212
CS 150
CHEM 117
PHYS 231N
ENGN 111
ECE 201
PHYS 232N
CS 381
MATH 307U
HUM/SS
ECE 202
ECE 286
ECE 241
ECE 284
CS 250
HUM/SS
ECE 313
ECE 382
ECE 341
CS 361
ENGL 131C
ECE 304
ECE 323
ECE 446
CS 350
HUM/SS
ECE 488
ECE 443
ECE 486
Depth
HUM/SS
ECE 489W
CS 471
ENGN 401
Depth
Depth
Elective
ODU Course Title

English Composition
Calculus I
Chemistry I
Engineering & Tech I
General Ed course
Calculus II
Intro to Programming
Chemistry II
Gen Physics w/Calc I
Engineering & Tech II
Circuit Theory I
Gen Physics w/Calc II
Discrete Structures
General Ed course
Circuit Theory II
Tools in Engineering
Digital Logic
Digital Design Laboratory
Problem Solving & Programming
General Ed course
Electronic Circuits
Electronics Lab
Digital System Design
Data Structures
Technical Writing
Probability, Statistics & Reliability
Or ECE 302 or ECE 332
Microcontrollers
Software Engineering
General Ed course
CpE Senior Design Project I
Computer Architecture
EE Design II
General Ed course
CpE Senior Design Project II
Operating Systems
FE Exam Review
ECE/CS Technical Elective
Cr
3
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
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ENG 111
MTH 173
CHM 111
EGR 120
A. S. Degree *
MTH 174
EGR 125
CHM 112
PHY 241
EGR 271
PHY 242
MTH 286
MTH 279
A. S. Degree *
EGR 272
EGR 277
EGR 278
CS 210
A. S. Degree *
ENG 131
A. S. Degree *
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ODU Mechanical Engineering

1.
Once you have applied and received a letter of acceptance, contact Ms. Pamela Jones,
Academic Advisor for Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics (MEM), at 683-6363, for an
appointment for transcript evaluation, registration, and questions.
2.
See the ODU Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Worksheet on the following page.
3.
Students transferring to ODU will lack MEM 201 and MEM 203 (Material Science and Lab),
but these courses are not prerequisites for any junior level courses and can easily fit into your
schedule at some point once you transfer to ODU.
1. Take EGR 110, EGR 245, EGR 246, and EGR 247 at Approved Engineering Electives at
TCC.
ODU Mechanical Engineering Home Page: www.mem.odu.edu
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ODU Mechanical Engineering Transfer Worksheet (Unofficial)

(BSME Degree)
ODU Course #
ENGN 110
MATH 211
CHEM 115N
ENGL 110C
GEN ED
CHEM 117
MATH 212
CS 150
PHYS 231N
ENGN 111
MET 295
ME 201
ME 203
ME 204
PHYS 232N
MATH 312
ME 205
ME 220
ME 225
MATH 307U
ENGL 131C
GEN ED
ME 311
ME 303
ME 305
ME 340
GEN ED
GEN ED
ME 312
ME 332
ME 315
GEN ED
GEN ED
ME 434W
ME 433
ME 436
ME
ME
ME 435
ME
ME
GEN ED
*
**
ODU Course Title

Freshmen Engr. & Technology I
Calculus I
Chemistry I
English Composition
Social Science Perspective
Chemistry II
Calculus II
Programming Methodology
Freshmen Engr. & Technology II
Comp. Aided Engineering Graphics
Material Science
ME Lab 1 - Materials
Statics
Calculus III
Dynamics
Egr. Mech. II - Solid Mechanics
ME Lab II - Solid Mechanics
Technical Writing
Philosophy Perspective
Thermodynamics I
Fluid Mechanics
ME Lab III - Thermo/Fluids
Computational Methods in ME
History Perspective I
Thermodynamics II
Mechanical Engineering Design I
Heat and Mass Transfer
Upper Division/Cluster
Project Design and Management I
Mechanical Engineering Design II
Dynamic Systems and Control
ME Option **
ME Option **
Project Design and Management II
ME Option **
ME Option **/Cluster
Upper Division/Cluster
Cr
2
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
2
3
1
3
4
4
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
124

EGR 120
MTH 173
CHM 111
ENG 111
A. S. Degree *
CHM 112
MTH 174
EGR 125
PHY 241
EGR 110
EGR 140
PHY 242
MTH 275
EGR 245
EGR 246
EGR 247
MTH 279
ENG 131
A. S. Degree *
A. S. Degree *
A. S. Degree *
ME students must declare 1 of 3 possible options before taking ME Options. See next page.
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COURSES FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING OPTIONS

Upon completion of their junior year, ODU Mechanical Engineering students must pick one of the
three options or specializations shown below. Note on the previous page that several senior courses
are listed as "ME Option". Those courses must be chosen from the list of courses provided below for
the option selected.
POWER/ENERGY CONVERSION
MEM 411
MEM 412
Power Systems
Environmental Control
Required
Required
Fall
Spring
MEM 414
Introduction to Gas Dynamics

Or
Solar Energy (Odd years)
Or
Introduction to Nuclear Energy (Even years)
Select one
Fall
Control Systems Design & Application

Or
Energy Conversion
Select one
Spring
MEM 416
MEM 419
MEM 438
MEM 413
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS/DESIGN
MEM 441
MEM 431
CAD of Mechanical Systems

Mechanisms
Required
Required
Fall
Spring
MEM 405
Intermediate Dynamics
Or
Vibrations
Select one
Fall
Control Systems Design & Application

Or
Introduction to Finite Elements
Or
Modern Engineering Materials
Select one
Spring
MEM 404
MEM 438
MEM 440
MEM 422
AEROSPACE
MEM 406
MEM 403
Fluid Dynamcis and Aerodynamics

Flight Mechanics
Required
Required
Fall
Spring
MEM 414
Introduction to Gas Dynamics

Or
Intermediate Dynamics
Select one
Fall
Propulsion Systems
Or
Aerospace Structural Design
Select one
Spring
MEM 405
MEM 417
MEM 420
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ODU Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering program at ODU allows students to specialize in various disciplines within
Civil Engineering, including:
Geotechnical
Structural
Water Resources
Specific information for students planning to transfer into Civil Engineering at ODU is shown
below.
1.
2.
3.
Once you have applied and received a letter of acceptance, contact Dr. Akan, Civil and
Environmental Engineering Department Chairman, at 683-3753 for an appointment for
transcript evaluation, registration, and questions.
See the ODU Civil and Environmental Engineering Curriculum Worksheet on the following
page.
Students may also take CIV 171 (Surveying - 3 credits) at TCC in place of CET 319 (Surveying
- 1 credit) at ODU for additional transfer credit beyond the A. S. degree. This is not a good
match in terms of the number of credits, but still may be a good option for some students.
1. Take EGR 110, EGR 245, EGR 246, and EGR 247 as Approved Engineering Electives at
TCC (although a minimum of only 9 credits are needed for the A.S. degree at TCC).
3. Take CIV 171 at TCC in place of CET 319 at ODU.
ODU Civil & Environmental Engineering Home Page: www.cee.odu.edu
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ODU Civil Engineering Transfer Worksheet (Unofficial)

(BSCE Degree)
ODU Course #
ENGN 110
CHEM 115N
ENGL 110C
GEN ED
MATH 211
CS 150
CHEM 117
MATH 212
PHYS 231N
ENGN 111
GEN ED
MATH 312
CEE 100
PHYS 232N
ENGL 111C
ME 220
CEE 240
CET 319
GEN ED
MATH 307U
ME 205
CEE 365
CEE 350
CEE 330
CEE 305
CEE 230
CEE 323
CEE 340
CEE 335
CEE 310
GEN ED
ENGN 401
CEE 410
CEE 4XX
ENMA 302
GEN ED
GEN ED
CEE 4XX
CEE 4XX
GEN ED
GEN ED
CEE 403
ODU Course Title

Freshman Engineering & Technology I
Chemistry I
English Composition
Calculus I
Chemistry II
Calculus II
Gen Physics w/Calc I
Freshman Engineering & Technology II
Historical Perspective
Calculus III
Statics
Gen Physics w/Calc II
Mechanics of Solids
Geographic Information Systems
Surveying for Engineers
Philosophical Perspective
Dynamics
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Pollution & Control
Hydromechanics
C & E Engineering Computations
CEE Materials
Soil Mechanics
Hydraulics & Water Resources
CEE Soils & Hydraulics Lab
Structural Engineering I
Fund. of Engineering (FE) Review
Concrete Design I
CEE Technical Elective 1
Engineering Economics
Gen Ed Upper Level Requirement 1
Civil Engineering Design Project
Cr
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
125

EGR 120
CHM 111
ENG 111
A. S. Degree *
MTH 173
EGR 125
CHM 112
MTH 174
PHY 241
EGR 110
A. S. Degree *
MTH 275
EGR 140
PHY 242
ENG 131
EGR 246
CIV 171
A. S. Degree *
MTH 279
EGR 245
A. S. Degree *
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ODU Environmental Engineering

1.
2.
3.
Once you have applied and received a letter of acceptance, contact Dr. Akan, Civil and
Environmental Engineering Department Chairman, at 683-3753 for an appointment for
transcript evaluation, registration, and questions.
See the ODU Civil and Environmental Engineering Curriculum Worksheet on the following
page.
Students should also take BIO 101 (Biology I) at TCC in place of BIOL 115N at ODU for
additional transfer credit beyond the A. S. degree.
1. Take EGR 110, EGR 246, EGR 247, and BIO 101 as Approved Engineering Electives at
TCC (a waiver is needed from Paul Gordy in C-103 to use BIO 101).
ODU Civil & Environmental Engineering Home Page: www.cee.odu.edu
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ODU Environmental Engineering Transfer Worksheet (Unofficial)

(BSEnvE Degree)
ODU Course #
ENGN 110
CHEM 115N
ENGL 110C
GEN ED
MATH 211
CS 150
CHEM 117
MATH 212
PHYS 231N
ENGN 111
GEN ED
MATH 312
CEE 100
PHYS 232N
ENGL 111C
ME 220
CEE 250
CEE 240
MATH 307U
BIOL 115N
ENMA 302
CEE 355
CEE 330
CEE 305
CEE 230
GEN ED
CEE 323
CEE 340
CEE 335
CEE 356
CEE 451
ENGN 401
CEE 454
CEE 4XX
GEN ED
GEN ED
GEN ED
GEN ED
GEN ED
CEE 452
CEE 404
ODU Course Title

Freshman Engineering & Technology I
Chemistry I
English Composition
Calculus I
Chemistry II
Calculus II
Freshman Engineering & Technology II
Historical Perspective
Calculus III
Statics
Mechanics of Solids
Principles of Environmental Engineering
Geographic Information Systems
General Biology
Engineering Economics
Environmental Engineering Analysis
Hydromechanics
C & E Engineering Computations
CEE Materials
Fine & Performing Arts Perspective
Soil Mechanics
Hydraulics & Water Resources
CEE Soils & Hydraulics Lab
Public Health Engineering
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Fund. of Engineering (FE) Review
Hazardous Waste
Environmental Engineering Elective
Philosophical Perspective
Upper Level Requirement 1
Air Quality
Environmental Engineering Design
Cr
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
125

EGR 120
CHM 111
ENG 111
A. S. Degree *
MTH 173
EGR 125
CHM 112
MTH 174
PHY 241
EGR 110
A. S. Degree *
MTH 275
EGR 140
PHY 242
ENG 131
EGR 246
MTH 279
BIO 101
A. S. Degree *

A. S. Degree *
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Virginia Tech Transfer Information

Virginia Tech's College of Engineering is consistently ranked as one of the top engineering
colleges in the nation in the quality of its undergraduate education. Most Virginia community
college courses are highly compatible with Virginia Tech's courses and students with A.S. degrees in
Engineering from TCC have an excellent chance for admission and success at Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech offers Bachelor of Science degrees in the following fields:
Civil Engineering
Material Science
Ocean Engineering
Engineering Science and Mechanics
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Articulation Agreement with Virginia Tech:

In 1992 an articulation agreement was developed between Virginia Tech and all colleges in the
VCCS, including TCC. The Articulation Agreement guarantees transfer admission into the College
of Engineering at Virginia Tech for all students who complete the A.S. degree in Engineering and
have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The articulation agreement is currently being updated. A draft copy of
the Articulation Agreement is attached (pp. 32-34).
Important notes on the Articulation Agreement:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A 3.0 GPA plus the A.S. degree will guarantee admission into the College of Engineering, but
not necessarily into the Engineering program (e.g., Civil, Electrical) of your choice. You
should list your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for Engineering departments on your application.
You will usually receive the department of your choice unless the department is one that is
particularly high in demand and therefore the number of students admitted is limited. This has
not been a problem in recent years.
3.0 is the minimum GPA to be guaranteed admission to Virginia Tech, but you might be
accepted with a lower GPA.
You can transfer to Virginia Tech without completing the A.S. degree in Engineering, but the
conditions of the Articulation may no longer apply and the A. S. degree is recommended.
The Articulation Agreement shows that 60 credits in the appropriate areas are required, but you
can transfer up to half of the credits in the B.S. degree (typically 64 - 68 credits). You might
check the Virginia Tech Transfer Guide to see what other courses will transfer.
The Articulation Agreement lists recommended courses to take in the Social
Studies/Humanities areas (ECO 201-202 or HIS 121-122 or ENG 241-241 or ENG 243-244).
These courses transfer with no loss of credit as long as you are sure to complete the sequence.
There are other Social Studies/Humanities courses which do not transfer well, including
Sociology, Psychology, and especially Philosophy. This is emphasized by the chart below. It
is recommended that you avoid taking these courses for transfer to Virginia Tech.
TCC Courses
Virginia Tech Courses
Both PSY 201 and PSY 202 (6 cr)
PSY 2004 (3 cr)
Both SOC 201 and SOC 202 (6 cr)
SOC 1004 (3 cr)
PHI 101, PHI 202
Not accepted
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6.
Virginia Tech officials warn transfer students not to attempt to gain entrance into one program
and then try to transfer into another program once you are at Virginia Tech. Only a very
limited number of internal transfers are allowed each year and you may not be allowed to
change departments.
7. Students may also be interested in knowing that some of the less common areas of engineering
such as Biological Engineering (formerly known as Agricultural Engineering) and Mining &
Minerals Engineering often have some advantages such as
less stringent transfer requirements (sometimes less than a 3.0 GPA is accepted)
smaller class sizes
scholarships in these areas are much easier to obtain. As an example, often nearly every
student in the Mining & Minerals Engineering program is on scholarship (the mining
industry provides most scholarships).
8. Most Engineering programs at Virginia Tech use C++ as their programming language, although
the number of credits varies. One exception is Chemical Engineering. This program still
requires FORTRAN. A one credit FORTRAN course is available for students that have not
programmed in FORTRAN.
9. Beginning in Fall 1999 Virginia Tech has offered a single semester Chemistry course (CHM
1035) and lab (CHM 1045) that is a combination of the traditional two semester Chemistry
sequence offered at TCC and at most colleges and universities. Since this new course contains
material from both CHM 111 (60%) and CHM 112 (40%), TCC students will have to take both
CHM 111 and CHM 112 in order to get credit for CHM 1035/1045 at Virginia Tech.
10. Beginning in Fall 1998 Virginia Tech has offered a single circuits course (ECPE 2005) that is a
combination of the traditional two semester circuits sequence offered at TCC and at most
colleges and universities. Since this new course contains material from both EGR 271 (70%)
and EGR 272 (30%), TCC students will have to take both EGR 271 and EGR 272 in order to
get credit for ECPE 2005 at Virginia Tech.
Personal Computers:
Virginia Tech requires all engineering students to own a personal computer. The requirements
in terms of hardware and software change each year so you should request information concerning
the current requirements. If you do not already own a computer, Virginia Tech sells both the
computers and the software at good prices. Financing is available over the length of your degree
program.
Scholarship Information:
Scholarships for transfer students are sometimes hard to obtain, but Virginia Tech does offer
one such scholarship. The Leo A. Padis Scholarship is available only to students graduating from a
Virginia Community College and transferring into Virginia Tech's College of Engineering.
The applicant must complete the A.S. degree to be eligible.
Selection is based on academic performance.
The number of scholarships varies each year (generally 4 or more).
The scholarship provides $1000./year.
The deadline for application is May 1 (possibly extended to June 1).
See Paul Gordy in C-103 for an application.
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Applying for Admission to Virginia Tech:

Students should address their requests for applications, financial aid and scholarships,
catalogues, etc., to
Virginia Tech
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
104 Burruss Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Telephone: 540-231-6267
Note that you may also apply on line. Visit Virginia Tech's web site at:
Virginia Tech Home Page: www.vt.edu

Transfer students should apply for Fall semester admission by March 1 (this date has recently
slipped back to May 1 or June 1 as enrollment has been somewhat low). There are no advantages to
applying earlier (be sure to wait until Fall semester grades are on your transcripts). Students must
indicate on their application to which Engineering department they would like to be admitted. First,
second, and third choices should be listed on the application (for example, Aerospace, Mechanical,
Electrical). Students will be notified concerning their acceptance by May 15 or as soon as possible.
Acceptance for Fall admission automatically implies acceptance for the prior Summer semester as
well. There is no separate Summer admission. Transfer admissions for Spring semester are
accepted, but are not encouraged. Virginia Tech prefers that transfer students begin either Summer
or Fall semester.
Students considering Virginia Tech are strongly encouraged to write early for information on
the engineering program of your choice. This will allow you to compare your 2-year curriculum at
TCC to the curriculum into which you may transfer and allow you to plan your schedule wisely.
Virginia Tech offers accelerated summer sessions where students may take courses that they are
lacking so that they can make a smooth transition into the junior year of their program. Virginia
Tech tries to offer courses which transfer students often lack during the summer.
Other notes related to admission:

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CLEP credits are generally not accepted by Virginia Tech.

If you transfer less than 45 credits to Virginia Tech, you must also send high school transcripts
and SAT scores.
International students must score a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL.
No students are accepted for transfer without ENG 111-112 or the equivalent.
Virginia Tech has a foreign language requirement. If you are using high school foreign
language courses to meet this requirement be sure to send high school transcripts.
If you have any special circumstances to explain (such as a low GPA due to old grades in
another curriculum) include a letter of explanation.
Send transcripts from all colleges that you have attended. Just because TCC gave you credit for
a course from another college, it is not guaranteed that Virginia Tech will do so.
Only courses in which you received a grade of C or better will transfer.
For additional information regarding the Engineering program at Virginia Tech, contact:
Mr. Paul Gordy, Engineering Department, TCC Virginia Beach
Office: C-103 (Blackwater Building)
Phone: 321-7175
E-mail: tcgordp@tc.cc.va.us
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Selecting an Engineering Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engineering versus Engineering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engineering and Engineering Technology transfer

TCC Engineering Curriculum Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Approved Engineering Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Flowcharts of Technical Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tentative Annual Schedule for Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TCC Engineering Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Calculator Requirements/ Computer Recommendation . . . . . . . . . .

TCC Computer Competency Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Old Dominion University (ODU) Transfer Information . . . . . . . . . .

General Information for all ODU Engineering Curricula . . . . . 17

Selecting an Engineering Discipline

B.S. Engineering Degrees Awarded

Eng. Sci./Eng. Physics

1998 Starting Salaries

1998 Engineering Salaries

1998 Average Annual Salary

1998 Average Annual Salary

Average Annual Salary

1998 Average Annual Income

1998 Average Annual Income

Engineering or Engineering Technology?

ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

DRAFTING & DESIGN

Date Entered TCC: ________________

Engineering Mechanics - Statics

Introduction to Engineering Methods (C++)

Health, Physical Education or Recreation

Total Minimum Credits for A.S.degree:

** A list of Social Science Electives and Humanities Electives is shown below.

Approved Engineering Electives

Recommended Approved Engineering Electives (minimum of 9 required)

** Includes the following:

Flowchart of Technical Courses for

Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

MATH PLACEMENT TEST

* Note: MTH 163

Flowchart of Technical Courses for

* Note: MTH 163

Flowchart of Technical Courses for

MATH PLACEMENT TEST

Tentative Annual Schedule of Engineering Courses

Spring Semester 2003

Summer Semester 2003

TCC Engineering Club

Engineering Club Home Page:

Rosemont Road Cleanup Project

Virginia Power Field Trip

Calculator Requirement for Engineering Students

Computer Recommendation for Engineering Students

TCC Computer Competency Requirement

Transfer Options for TCC Engineering Students in Virginia

Old Dominion University

General Information for all Engineering Programs at ODU:

ODU General Education Courses

ODU Electrical Engineering

The Electrical Engineering curriculum at ODU contains 4 sophomore-level electrical

Be sure to visit their website!

ODU Electrical & Computer Engineering Home Page: www.ece.odu.edu

ODU Electrical Engineering Transfer Worksheet (Unofficial)

ODU Course Title