Bulletin Year: 2026-2027
Renewed: 7/1/2026
Important: This course plan provides a recommended sequence for this major. For detailed degree
requirements, please refer to the University of South Carolina Bulletin. Additionally,
reach out to your academic advisor at Midlands Technical College for assistance in
navigating coursework in your MTC program of study. Your University of South Carolina
advisor will help with course selection and planning for upcoming semesters after
transfer.
Courses to be completed at Midlands Technical College
Complete foundational coursework before transferring.
Semester One (16 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGR 270 Introduction to Engineering | 3 | C | ENCP 101 Introduction to Engineering (PR) |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading & Composition (CC-CMW) |
| MAT 112 Precalculus | 5 | C | MATH 115 Precalculus (Pre-req/Elective) |
| CHM 110 College Chemistry I | 4 | C | CHEM 111/111L General Chemistry I & Lab (CC-SCI) |
| COL 101 College Orientation | 1 | Not transferrable (Not Degree Applicable) |
Semester Two (17 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 140 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 4 | C | MATH 141 Calculus I (CC-ARP) |
| ENG 102 English Composition | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition (CC-CMW/INF) |
| CHM 111 College Chemistry II | 4 | C | CHEM 112/112L General Chemistry II & Lab (PR-Math/Sci Elective) |
| PSC 201 American Government | 3 | C | POLI 201 American National Government (CC-GSS/VSR/FD) |
| HIS 101 Western Civilization to 1689 or HIS 102 Western Civilization Post 1689 or HIS 201 American History: Disc to 1877 or HIS 202 American History: 1877 to Present |
3 | C | HIST 101 Eur Civ: Ancient- Mid 17th Cent or HIST 102 Eur Civ: From Mid-17th Cent or HIST 111 US History to 1865 or HIST 112 US History Since 1865 (CC-GHS) |
Summer (11 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGR 260 Engineering Statics | 3 | C | ENCP 200 Statics (PR) |
| MAT 141 Analytical Geometry & Calculus II | 4 | C | MATH 142 Calculus II (CC-ARP) |
| PHY 221 University Physics I | 4 | C | PHYS 211/211L Essentials of Physics I & Lab (CC-SCI) |
Semester Three (14 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 101 Biological Science l | 4 | C | BIOL 101/BIOL 101L Biological Principles & Lab (PR-ESM Elective) |
| EGR 274 Engineering Application of Numerical Methods | 3 | C | ENCP 201 Intro to Applied Numerical Method (PR-ESM Elective) |
| EGR 268 Fluid Mechanics | 3 | C | ENCP 360 Fluid Mechanics (PR) |
| MAT 240 Analytical Geometry & Calculus III | 4 | C | MATH 241 Vector Calculus (PR-Foundational Math Elective) |
Semester Four (16 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGR 209 Statistics for Engineers | 3 | C | STAT 509 Statistics for Engineers (PR) |
| EGR 264 Intro to Engineering Mechanics of Solids | 3 | C | ENCP 260 Intro to Mechanics of Solids (PR) |
| EGR 275 Intro to Engr./Computer Graphics | 3 | C | ENCP 102 Intro to Computer-Aided Design (PR) |
| MAT 242 Differential Equations | 4 | C | MATH 242 Elem. Differential Equations (PR) |
| THE 101 Introduction to Theatre | 3 | C | THEA 200 Understanding & Appreciating Theatre (CC-AIU) |
Courses to be completed after transfer to USC
Finish advanced degree coursework and graduation requirements.
Semester Five (16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECIV 303 Civil Engineering Materials | 3 | (MR) | |
| ECIV 320 Structural Analysis I | 3 | (MR) | |
| ECIV 340 Intro. to Transportation Engineering | 3 | (MR) | |
| ECIV 350 Intro. to Environmental Engineering | 3 | (MR) | |
| ECIV 270 Fundamentals of Civil Engineering Design | 3 | (PR) | |
| ECIV Laboratory Course | 1 | (PR) |
Semester Six (16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECIV 330 Intro. to Geotechnical Engineering | 3 | (MR) | |
| ECIV 362 Intro. to Water Resources Engineering | 3 | (MR) | |
| ECIV Distribution Elective | 3 | (PR) | |
| ECIV Distribution Elective | 3 | (PR) | |
| CC- CMS | 3 | (CC-CMS) | |
| ECIV Laboratory Course | 1 | (PR) |
Semester Seven (15-17 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECIV 307 Professional Development for Civil Engineers | 3 | (MR) | |
| ECIV Distribution Elective | 3 | (PR) | |
| ESM Elective | 3 | (PR) | |
| ESM Elective | 3-4 | (PR) | |
| Basic Science Elective | 3-4 | (PR) |
Semester Eight (13-15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECIV 470 Civil Engineering Design | 4 | (MR-CC-INT) | |
| ECIV Distribution Elective | 3 | (PR) | |
| Career Elective (any ESM or ACCT 222, ECON 224, FINA 333, MGMT 371, MGSC 290, MKTG 350) |
3-4 | (PR) | |
| Career Elective (any ESM or ACCT 222, ECON 224, FINA 333, MGMT 371, MGSC 290, MKTG 350) |
3-4 | (PR) |
Take during any semester (0-6 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Core GFL | 0-6 | (CC-GFL) |
* Credit hours received for MAT 112 may reduce additional elective hours needed and Students may place into and begin with MAT 140.
** ECIV 270 Fundamentals of Civil Engineering Design is a Pre or Corequisite for the lab courses.
University Requirements: Bachelor’s degree-seeking students must meet Carolina Core (general education) requirements.Code Definitions
Code
Definition
CC
Carolina Core
CC-AIU
Carolina Core – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
CC-ARP
Carolina Core – Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
CC-CMS
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
CC-CMW
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component
CC-GFL
Carolina Core – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
CC-GHS
Carolina Core – Historical Thinking
CC-GSS
Carolina Core – Social Sciences
CC-INF
Carolina Core – Information Literacy
CC-INT
Carolina Core – Integrative Course
CC-SCI
Carolina Core – Scientific Literacy
CC-VSR
Carolina Core – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CR
College Requirement
MR
Major Requirement
PR
Program Requirement
Disclaimer: Transfer Tracks are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required
in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the
application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and
planning for upcoming semesters.