Bulletin Year: 2026-2027
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.
* Credit hours received for MAT 112 may reduce additional elective hours needed and Students may place into and begin with MAT 140.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 101 Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 3 | C | ELCT 101 Electrical & Electronics Engineering (PR) |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading & Composition (CC-CMW) |
| CHM 110 College Chemistry 1 | 4 | C | CHEM 111/111L General Chemistry I & Lab (CC-SCI) |
| MAT 112 Precalculus | 5 | C | MATH 115 Precalculus (Pre-req/ Elective) |
| COL 101 College Orientation | 1 | Non-transferable (Not Degree Applicable) |
Semester Two (17 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 140 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I | 4 | C | MATH 141 Calculus 1 (CC-ARP) |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition (CC-CMW/INF) |
| ECE 102 Instrument Control | 3 | C | ELCT 102 Electrical Science (PR) |
| ART 101 Art History & Appreciation or MUS 105 Music Appreciation or THE 101 Introduction to Theatre |
3 | C | ARTE 101 Introduction to Art or MUSC 110 Introduction to Music or THEA 200 Understanding & Apprec Theatre (CC-AIU) |
| EGR 281 Introduction to Algorithmic Design I | 4 | C | CSCE 145 Algorithmic Design I (PR) |
Summer (14 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSC 201 American Government | 3 | C | POLI 201 American National Government (CC-GSS/VSR/FD) |
| MAT 141 Analytical Geometry & Calculus II | 4 | C | MATH 142 Calculus II (CC-ARP) |
| 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) |
| PHY 221 University Physics I | 4 | C | PHYS 211/211L Essentials of Physics I & Lab (CC-SCI) |
Semester Three (18 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 211 Intro to Computing Engineering I | 3 | C | CSCE 211 Digital Logic Design (PR) |
| MAT 242 Differential Equations | 4 | C | MATH 242 Elem. Differential Equations (PR) |
| PHY 222 University Physics II | 4 | C | PHYS 212/212L Essentials of Physics II & Lab (PR) |
| ECE 221 Intro to Electrical Engineering I | 3 | C | ELCT 221 Circuits (PR) |
| EGR 283 Intro to Algorithmic Design II | 4 | C | CSCE 146 Algorithmic Design II (PR-General Elective) |
Semester Four (16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 212 Intro to Computer Engineering II | 3 | C | CSCE 212 Digital Logic design (PR) |
| ECE 222 Intro to Electrical Engineering II | 3 | C | ELCT 222 Signals & Systems (PR) |
| EGR 209 Statistics for Engineers | 3 | C | STAT 509 Statistics for Engineers (PR) |
| MAT 240 Analytical Geometry & Calculus III | 4 | C | MATH 241 Vector Calculus (PR) |
| ECE 205 Electrical & Computer Lab 1 | 3 | C | ELCT 201 Intro to Electrical Eng Lab (PR) |
Courses to be completed after transfer to USC
Complete major coursework and remaining degree requirements.
Semester Five (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCE 313 Embedded Systems | 3 | C | (PR) |
| ELCT 301 Electronics Laboratory | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ELCT 321 Digital Signal Processing | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ELCT 363 Intro. to Microelectronics | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ELCT 371 Electronics | 3 | C | (MR) |
Semester Six (18 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELCT 302 Real-Time Systems Laboratory | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ELCT 331 Control Systems | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ELCT 361 Electromagnetics | 3 | C | (MR) |
| EMCH 220 Mech. Engr. Fund. for Non- Majors | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Carolina Core CMS | 3 | (CC-CMS) | |
| General Elective | 3 | (PR) |
Semester Seven (12-15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELCT 403 Capstone Design Project I | 3 | C | (MR/CC-INT) |
| Career Plan Elective | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Career Plan Elective | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Carolina Core GFL | 0-3 | (CC-GFL) | |
| Career Plan Elective | 3 | C | (PR) |
Semester Eight (12-15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELCT 404 Capstone Design Project II | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Career Plan Elective | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Career Plan Elective | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Career Plan Elective | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Carolina Core GFL | 0-3 | (CC-GFL) |
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.