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 Intro to Engineering (PR-Supporting Course) |
| 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 (13 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) |
| Transfer Course (ex: CHM 111, BIO 101, or EGR 209) | 3 | C | Math/Science Elective (PR-Supporting Course or Math/Science Elective) |
| EGR 275 Intro to Engineering/Computer Graphics | 3 | C | ENCP 102 Intro to Computer-Aided Design (PR-Supporting Course) |
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 (16 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGR 274 Engineering App of Numerical Methods | 3 | C | ENCP 201 Intro to Applied Numerical Methods (PR-Supporting Course) |
| EGR 260 Engineering Statics | 3 | C | ENCP 200 Statics (PR-Supporting Course) |
| MAT 240 Analytical Geometry & Calculus III | 4 | C | MATH 241 Vector Calculus (PR-Supporting Course) |
| ECE 221 Introduction to Electrical Engineering I | 3 | C | ELCT 220 Electrical Engineering for Non-Majors (PR-Supporting Course) |
| AIU Transfer Course (ex: MUS 105 Music Appreciation or ART 101 Art History and Appreciation, etc.) |
3 | C | Carolina Core AIU (CC-AIU) |
Semester Four (16 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 242 Differential Equations | 4 | C | MATH 242 Elem. Differential Equations (PR-Supporting Course) |
| EGR 264 Intro to Engineering Mechanics of Solids | 3 | C | ENCP 260 Intro to the Mechanics of Solids (PR-Supporting Course) |
| EGR 266 Engineering Thermodynamics Fundamentals | 3 | C | ENCP 290 Thermodynamic Fundamentals (PR-Supporting Course) |
| EGR 262 Dynamics | 3 | C | ENCP 210 Dynamics (MR) |
| EGR 268 Engineering Fluid Mechanics | 3 | C | ENCP 360 Fluid Mechanics (MR) |
Courses to be completed after transfer to USC
Finish advanced degree coursework and graduation requirements.
Semester Five (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMCH 361 Mechanical Engineering Lab I | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Math/Science Elective | 3 | C | (PR Supporting Course or Math/Science Elective) |
| EMCH 327 Machine Design or EMCH 394 Applied Thermodynamics |
3 | C | (MR) |
| CSCE 106 Scientific Applications Programming | 3 | C | (PR-Supporting Course) |
| Elective | 3 | C | (PR) |
Semester Six (16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMCH 380 Project Management | 3 | C | (MR) |
| EMCH 368 Mechatronics | 4 | C | (MR) |
| EMCH 354 Heat Transfer | 3 | C | (MR) |
| EMCH 362 Mechanical Engineering Lab. II | 3 | C | (MR) |
| EMCH 371 Materials | 3 | C | (MR) |
Semester Seven (15-18 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMCH 367 Controls | 3 | C | (MR) |
| EMCH 377 Manufacturing | 3 | C | (MR) |
| EMCH 427 Mechanical Design I | 3 | C | (MR) |
| EMCH Elective | 3 | C | (PR-Supporting Course) |
| Math/Science Elective | 3 | C | (PR-Supporting Course or Math/Science Elective) |
| Carolina Core GFL | 0-3 | (CC-GFL) |
Semester Eight (12-15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMCH 428 Design II | 3 | C | (MR) |
| EMCH Elective | 3 | C | (PR-Supporting Course) |
| Elective | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Carolina Core CMS | 3 | (CC-CMS) | |
| Carolina Core GFL | 0-3 | (CC-GFL) |
* Credit hours received for MAT 112 may reduce additional elective hours needed and Students may place into and begin with MAT 140.
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.