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.
The Computer Science curriculum includes 4-13 hours of electives, depending on how students fulfill the Carolina Core requirements. Any course not being used for degree applicability can be used to satisfy the elective requirement.
Courses to be completed at Midlands Technical College
Complete foundational coursework before transferring.
Semester One (17 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 English Composition l | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading & Composition (CC-CMW) |
| CHM 110 College Chemistry | 4 | C | CHEM 111/111L General Chemistry l & Lab (CC-SCI) |
| MAT 112 Precalculus | 5 | C | MATH 115 Precalculus (Pre-req/ Elective) |
| COL 101 College orientation | 1 | Non-Transferable (Not Degree Applicable) |
|
| EGR 281 Intro to Algorithmic Design | 4 | C | CSCE 145 Algorithmic Design l (PR) |
Semester Two (17 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 140 Analytical Geometry & Calculus l | 4 | C | MATH 141 Calculus l (CC-ARP) |
| ENG 102 English Composition ll | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition (CC-CMW/INF) |
| CPT 247 UNIX Operating System | 3 | C | CSCE 215 UNIX/Linux Fundamentals (PR) |
| HIS 101 Western Civilization to 1689 | 3 | C | HIST 101 Eur Civ: Ancient-Mid 17th Cent. (CC-GHS) |
| EGR 283 Intro to Algorithmic Design ll | 4 | C | CSCE 146 Algorithmic Design ll (PR) |
Summer Semester (13 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 141 Analytical Geometry & Calculus ll | 4 | C | MATH 142 Calculus ll (CC-ARP) |
| MUS 105 Music Appreciation or ART 101 Art History & Appreciation or THE 101 Introduction to Theatre |
3 | C | MUSC 110 Introduction to Music or ARTE 101 Introduction to Art or THEA 200 Understanding & Appreciating Theatre (CC-AIU) |
| SPC 205 Public Speaking | 3 | C | SPCH 140 Public Communications (CC-CMS) |
| PSC 201 American Government | 3 | C | POLI 201 American National Government (CC-GSS/FD) |
Semester Three (17 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 102 Instrument Control | 3 | C | ELCT 102 Electrical Science (PR-Elective) |
| MAT 240 Analytical Geometry & Calculus lll | 4 | C | MATH 241 Vector Calculus (PR) |
| ECE 211 Intro to Computer Engineering | 3 | C | CSCE 211 Digital Logic Design (PR) |
| PHY 221 University Physics l | 4 | C | PHYS 211/211L Essential of Physics l & Lab (CC-SCI) |
| ECE 240 Intro to Software Eng. or ECE 245 Object-Oriented Program Technology |
3 | C | CSCE 247 Software Eng. or CSCE 240 Advanced Programming Techniques (PR) |
Semester Four (16 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 221 Intro to Electrical Engineering l | 3 | C | ELCT 221 Circuits (PR-Elective) |
| MAT 242 Differential Equations | 3 | C | MATH 242 Elem. Differential Equations (PR-Elective) |
| EGR 209 Statistics for Engineers | 3 | C | STAT 509 Statistics for Engineers (PR) |
| PHY 222 University Physics ll | 4 | C | PHYS 212/212L Essential of Physics ll & Lab (PR-Lab Science Elective) |
| ECE 212 Intro to Computer Engineering | 3 | C | CSCE 212 Intro to Computer Architecture (PR) |
Courses to be completed after transfer to USC
Complete major coursework and remaining degree requirements.
Semester Five (12 Credit Hours) Fall
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCE 311 Operating Systems | 3 | C | (MR) |
| MATH 374 Discrete Structures | 3 | C | (PR) |
| CSCE 247 Software Engineering | 3 | C | (PR) |
| CSCE Major Elective | 3 | C | (MR) |
Semester Six (14 Credit Hours) Spring
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCE 416 Intro to Computer networks | 3 | C | (MR) |
| CSCE 350 Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 | C | (MR) |
| CSCE 390 Prof. Issues in Computer Science Engr. | 1 | C | (CC-VSR) |
| CSCE Major Elective | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ENGL 462 Technical Writing or ENGL 463 Business Writing |
3 | C | (PR) |
| CSCE 190 Computing in the Modern World | 1 | C | (PR) |
Semester Seven (12-15 Credit Hours) Fall
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCE 355 Foundations of Computation | 3 | C | (MR) |
| CSCE 490 Capstone Computing Project l (fall only) | 3 | C | (MR/ CC-INT) |
| CSCE 330 Programming Lang. Structures (fall only) | 3 | C | (MR) |
| CSCE Major Elective | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Carolina Core GFL | 0-3 | (CC-GFL) |
Semester Eight (13-16 Credit Hours) Spring
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCE 492 Capstone Computing Project ll (spring only) | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Elective | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Elective | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Math 344 Applied Linear Algebra | 3 | C | (PR) |
| MATH 344L Applied Linear Algebra Lab | 1 | C | (PR) |
| Carolina Core GFL | 0-3 | C | (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.