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Ocean Engineering Transfer from MGCCC

This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

  • This information provides only a suggested schedule.
  • Test scores are also to be considered in regards to math and science placement.
  • Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.
  • Associate degree requirements may include additional courses not on this plan as specified by the community college.
  • Please refer to the major bulletin for general degree information and major requirements.
MGCCC/USM Ocean Engineering
Associate of Science Degree Pathway
Ocean Engineering, B.S., USM Catalog Year 2024-2025 (128 hours)
Recommended Courses to Take at MGCCC
MGCCC Course Credit USM Course Equivalent
ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 3 ENG 101
MAT 1313 or higher level math 3 MAT 101 or higher level math
MAT 1613 3 MAT 167 
CSC 2134 3 CSC 101
Select 1: ANR/SOC 2213, HPR 1213,                        ECO 1113, GEO 1113, PSC 1113,                     PSY 1513,  SOC 2113 3 Select 1: ANT 101, HHS 100, ECO 101, GHY 101, PS 101, PSY 110, SOC 101
ENG 1123 3 ENG 102
MAT 1623 3 MAT 168
Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113,                              MUS 1113, SPT 2233 3 Select 1: Art 130, DAN 130, MUS 165, THE 100
Select 1: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613                                                              3 HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151,         PHI 171, REL 131
ACC 2213  3 ACC 200                                       (Satisfies  "other" elective requirement)                             
CHE 1214/L 4 CHE 106/L
MAT 2613 3 MAT 169
PHY 2514/L 4 PHY 201/L
MAT 2113 3 MAT 326
PHY 2524/L 4 PHY 202/L
MAT 2623 3 MAT 280
MAT 2913 3 MAT 285
General Electives  6 Any combination of courses to satisfy MGCCC degree requirements. 
Required Hours from MGCCC 60  
Required Courses to Complete Degree at USM
USM Course Credit Comments
OE 210 3  
MAR 210 3  
PHY 350 3 Pre-Req: PHY 202/L, MAT 169
General Electives  4 Any combination of courses to satisfy MGCCC degree requirements. 
MAR 366/L 4 Pre-Req: MAT 168, PHY 112/L or           PHY 202/L
OE 489 1  
OE 227 3 Pre-Req: CSC 101
CE 220/L 4 Pre-Req: MAT 167
OE 326 3 Pre-Req: OE 321, PHY 350                       (C or better)
OE 468 3 Pre-Req: MAT 285, PHY 350                  (C or better) 
OE 389 1  
AEC 270 3 Pre-Req: PHY 111/L or PHY 201/L
OE 321 3 Pre-Re: OE 210 (C or better)
OE 417 3 Pre-Req: ENG 101, ENG 102            (C or better) 
OE 391 1  
OE 493 (4 hours Fall, 4 hours Spring) 8 Pre-Req: OE 389 (C or better)
IET 390  3  
Program Elective Hours 6  
OE 331 3 Pre-Req: OE 227, CE 220/L,               CSC 102 (C or better)
OE 497  1 Pre-Req: OE 493 (C or better), Senior Standing
Program Engineering Elective Hours 6  
Required Hours from USM 68  
128 hours are needed to graduate with a BS in Ocean Engineering.
30 hours must be in courses numbered 300 level or above. 
Any course not completed at the Community College must be taken at USM.
See official University Bulletin for further details.
At least 25% of credit hours needed for the degree must be earned at USM.
MGCCC/USM Ocean Engineering
Associate of Arts Degree Pathway
Ocean Engineering, B.S., USM Catalog Year 2024-2025 (128 hours)
Recommended Courses to Take at MGCCC
MGCCC Course Credit USM Course Equivalent
ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 3 ENG 101
MAT 1313 or higher level math 3 MAT 101 or higher level math
CSC 2134 3 CSC 101
Select 2: ANR/SOC 2213, HPR 1213, ECO 1113,              GEO 1113, PSC 1113,  PSY 1513,  SOC 2113 6 ANT 101, HHS 100, ECO 101, GHY 101, PS 101, PSY 110, SOC 101
ENG 1123 3 ENG 102
MAT 1613 3 MAT 167 
MAT 1623 3 MAT 168
Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113, MUS 1113,              SPT 2233 3 Art 130, DAN 130, MUS 165,          THE 100
Select 2: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613                                                                 6 HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151,                   PHI 171, REL 131
ACC 2213  3 ACC 200                                                         
CHE 1214/L 4 CHE 106/L
MAT 2613 3 MAT 169
PHY 2514/L 4 PHY 201/L
MAT 2113 3 MAT 326
PHY 2524/L 4 PHY 202/L
MAT 2623 3 MAT 280
MAT 2913 3 MAT 285
SPT 1113 3 CMS 111
Recommended Hours from MGCCC 63  
Required Courses to Complete Degree at USM
USM Course Credit Comments
OE 210 3  
MAR 210 3  
PHY 350 3 Pre-Req: PHY 202/L, MAT 169
CSC 102 3  
MAR 366/L 4 Pre-Req: MAT 168, PHY 112/L or PHY 202/L
OE 489 1  
OE 227 3 Pre-Req: CSC 101
CE 220/L 4 Pre-Req: MAT 167
OE 326 3 Pre-Req: OE 321, PHY 350 (C or better)
OE 468 3 Pre-Req: MAT 285, PHY 350 (C or better) 
AEC 270 3 Pre-Req: PHY 111/L or PHY 201/L
OE 321 3 Pre-Re: OE 210 (C or better)
OE 417 3 Pre-Req: ENG 101, ENG 102 (C or better) 
OE 391 1  
OE 493  (4 hours Fall, 4 hours Spring) 8 Pre-Req: OE 389 (C or better)
IET 390  3  
Program Elective Hours 6  
OE 331 3 Pre-Req: OE 227, CE 220/L, CSC 102 (C or better)
OE 497  1 Pre-Req: OE 493 (C or better), Senior Standing
Program Engineering Elective Hours 6  
Required Hours from USM 67  
128 hours are needed to graduate with a BS in Ocean Engineering.
30 hours must be in courses numbered 300 level or above. 
Any course not completed at the Community College must be taken at USM.
See official University Bulletin for further details.
Earn at least 25% of credit hours needed for the degree must be earned at USM.