Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 2 (PHST2AS)
This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Science Track 2 (AS Track 2) degree with a concentration in Aeronautics and Astronautics (Aerospace) Engineering. Completion of this degree prepares you to transfer into Aeronautics and Astronautics (Aerospace) Engineering major at a four-year college or university, which ...
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This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Science Track 2 (AS Track 2) degree with a concentration in Aeronautics and Astronautics (Aerospace) Engineering. Completion of this degree prepares you to transfer into Aeronautics and Astronautics (Aerospace) Engineering major at a four-year college or university, which opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including research and design, business, government, production operations, and industries.
Students in this pathway develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking, verbal communication, analysis and research, computer and technical literacy, group communication and collaboration, interpersonal communication and leadership.
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This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Science Track 2 (AS Track 2) degree with a concentration in Aeronautics and Astronautics (Aerospace) Engineering. Completion of this degree prepares you to transfer into Aeronautics and Astronautics (Aerospace) Engineering major at a four-year college or university, which opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including research and design, business, government, production operations, and industries.
Students in this pathway develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking, verbal communication, analysis and research, computer and technical literacy, group communication and collaboration, interpersonal communication and leadership.
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree
Quarters
Units
Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 2 (PHST2AS)
Full time : 8
90-112
You may need more or fewer units depending on your transferred credits, individual situation, and goals.
F-1 international students must enroll full time (12+ units) each quarter and check in with the International Programs office before the start of the quarter if enrolling in less than 12 units and/or before starting any work or volunteer experience.
Step 1: Apply and register
at North Seattle College anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes using the
online class schedule
and go to the
academic calendar
for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor to
create a personalized educational plan
by the end of your second quarter. Your plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements,
and transfer preparation if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below.
The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The guide assumes a fall quarter start,
but you can begin in any quarter.
Note about the sample schedule: Courses are offered in
various formats
and may not be offered each quarter. Click the button with arrows throughout the map to expand the section and view detailed information.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90-112 Units
Click
to see details
Quarter 1
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals.
Come to the Library to get help with research; check out resources; access computers and study space; and create media projects.
Visit the Student Learning Center to learn about tutoring services offered in-person and online.
Lecture. Includes chemical mathematics, basic atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical equation balancing, mole concept and chemical stoichiometry.
Course ID 0771135 Units
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 units
ENGL&101 5 units
ENGL& 101:
English Composition I
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL&101.
Course ID 0766505 Units
MATH&151
Calculus I
5 units
MATH&151 5 units
MATH& 151:
Calculus I
The sequence MATH&151, &152 and &163 covers limits, differential calculus and its applications, integral calculus and its applications, intro to differential equations, series including Taylor series, vector geometry in three dimensions, multivariable calculus, partial differentiation, double integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates and applications. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
For science majors. A three-quarter sequence introducing basic concepts of chemistry: structure and bonding, chemical reactivity, physical measurement, stoichiometry, structure of matter, gas laws, intermolecular forces, solutions, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid/base, thermodynamics, redox and electrochemistry. Satisfies the general chemistry requirement for science and engineering majors, pre-Med, pre-Pharmacy, pre-Veterinary, etc. Lab included.
Course ID 0771156 Units
MATH&152
Calculus II
5 units
MATH&152 5 units
MATH& 152:
Calculus II
The sequence MATH&151, &152 and &163 covers limits, differential calculus and its applications, integral calculus and its applications, intro to differential equations, series including Taylor series, vector geometry in three dimensions, multivariable calculus, partial differentiation, double integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates and applications. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Course ID 0773385 Units
PHYS&221
Engineering Physics I
5 units
PHYS&221 5 units
PHYS& 221:
Engineering Physics I
Development of the basic principles of classical mechanics--kinematics, Newton's laws and the conservation laws using calculus. Lab included.
Attend "Making Learning and Teaching Visible" campus event every spring.
Apply for Summer financial aid.
CHEM&162
General Chem W/Lab II
6 units
CHEM&162 6 units
CHEM& 162:
General Chemistry with Lab II
The second in a 3-quarter sequence introducing basic chemistry concepts such as: structure & bonding, chemical reactivity, measurement, stoichiometry, structure of matter, gas laws, intermolecular forces, solutions, acid/base, kinetics, equilibrium and other chemical concepts. Satisfies the general chemistry requirement for science & engineering majors. Lab included.
Course ID 0771166 Units
MATH&163
Calculus 3
5 units
MATH&163 5 units
MATH& 163:
Calculus 3
The sequence MATH&151, &152 and &163 covers limits, differential calculus and its applications, integral calculus and its applications, intro to differential equations, series including Taylor series, vector geometry in three dimensions, multivariable calculus, partial differentiation, double integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates and applications. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Course ID 0773405 Units
PHYS&222
Engineering Physics II
5 units
PHYS&222 5 units
PHYS& 222:
Engineering Physics II
Covers Maxwell's classical laws of electricity and magnetism which developed from the study of the Laws of Coulomb, Ampere, Gauss and Faraday. Lab included.
Course ID 0773905 Units
Quarter 4
To-Do List
10
UNITS
To-Do List
Update your educational plan and confirm your program of study with your assigned advisor.
Visit potential universities and determine application deadlines.
Introduction to waves and oscillations and the study of sound, geometric and physical optics. Covers the dualistic particle-wave nature of microscopic phenomena as an intro to modern physics. Lab included.
Course ID 0773915 Units
Quarter 5
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Update your educational plan with your assigned advisor.
Contact Engineering department at potential universities.
Attend transfer workshops and a transfer fair.
Write your personal statement for university applications.
CSC110
Intro to Cmptr Progming
5 units
CSC110 5 units
CSC 110:
Introduction to Computer Programming
An overview of computer program design and problem solving with a focus on problem analysis, program development, testing and debugging. Students will use functions, control structures, and data structures to develop a variety of increasingly complex programs to solve scientific and technical problems. Students will learn to document and test their solutions. Programming language may vary.
Intro to linear algebra and its implications. Includes systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, inner product spaces, eigenvalue problems, and similarity transformations.
Course ID 0773185 Units
MATH 238:
Differential Equations
Covers first order differential equations, second order differential equations, their applications, and Laplace transforms. Covers the elementary theory of differential equations and the interrelationship between pure mathematics and applied mathematics.
Course ID 0773205 Units
Quarter 6
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding options.
Apply to universities and colleges and scholarships.
Explore possible Engineering interships.
ENGR&215
Dynamics
5 units
ENGR&215 5 units
ENGR& 215:
Dynamics
An in-depth treatment of the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies using vector analysis. Topics include kinematics, kinetics, momentum, and energy principles for both particles and rigid bodies. A required course for numerous engineering programs. Transfer class.
Course ID 0771705 Units
ENGR240
Intro Numerical Methods
5 units
ENGR240 5 units
ENGR 240:
Introduction to Numerical Methods
Covers numerical solutions to engineering problems using modern scientific computing tools. Includes intro to MATLAB programming, matrix algebra, finding roots, curve-fitting, integration, differential equations.
Course ID 0771605 Units
MATH220 or MATH238
Choose a course
5 units
MATH220 or MATH238 5 units
Choose a course
MATH 220:
Linear Algebra
Intro to linear algebra and its implications. Includes systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, inner product spaces, eigenvalue problems, and similarity transformations.
Course ID 0773185 Units
MATH 238:
Differential Equations
Covers first order differential equations, second order differential equations, their applications, and Laplace transforms. Covers the elementary theory of differential equations and the interrelationship between pure mathematics and applied mathematics.
Order cap and gown for commencement and join alumni association.
Attend on-campus graduation fair and commencement ceremony.
ENGR&224
Thermodynamics
5 units
ENGR&224 5 units
ENGR& 224:
Thermodynamics
Introduces the basic principles of thermodynamics. Covers energy transformations, work and heat, ideal and real gases, first and second laws of thermodynamics, and applications to engineering systems.
Course ID 0771715 Units
ENGR&225
Mechanics of Materials
5 units
ENGR&225 5 units
ENGR& 225:
Mechanics of Materials
Covers basic relationships between axial, torsional, bending, and shear loads acting on solid elements such as rods, shafts, columns, and beams and their allowable stress, strains and deformations(axial deformation, angle of twist, and deflection). Mohr's circle of stress.
Continuation of MATH& 163. Includes vector-valued functions, vector fields, line and surface integrals and the theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes, vector operators and the extension of the calculus to the vectors in 2-D and 3-D space.
Course ID 0773195 Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts or Individuals/Cultures/Societies
Choose a course
5 units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts or Individuals/Cultures/Societies 5 units
An Aeronautics and Astronautics (Aerospace) Engineering pathway can lead to various career opportunities. Examples include:
Aerodynamic fluid flow
Structural design
Guidance, navigation, and control
Instrumentation and communication
Robotics
Propulsion and Combustion
Design of aerospace products - commercial and military airplanes/helicopter
Missiles and rockets
A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit https://www.bls.gov/oes/.
Once you complete the associates degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field at a four-year college or university.
North Seattle College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington. Associate of Science Track 2 for Aerospace Engineering graduates from North have also transferred to out-of-state institutions.
Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a North advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice.
To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit
North's Financial Aid Department for details.
Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
