Suggested Course Sequence For a Dual Degree Engineering Major

Dual Degree Engineering – Physics

First Year

Fall

First Year Seminar
MATH 112 – Calculus I
CHEM 110 – Chemical Composition & Structure OR
COMP 101/104

Winter

MATH 113 – Calculus II
PHYS 150 – Intro to Physics I
CHEM 110 – Chemical Composition & Structure OR
CHEM 120 – Chemical Reactivity OR
COMP 150 – Object Oriented Programming

Spring

PHYS 152 – Intro to Physics II
MATH 214 – Calculus III OR
MATH 240 – Linear Algebra

Sophomore Year

Fall

PHYS 220 – Intro to Relativity & Quantum Physics
Language Course
MATH 214 – Calculus III OR
MATH 240 – Linear Algebra

Winter

MATH 280 – Differential Equations
PHYS 370 – Electronics & Electromagnetism
Language Course

Spring

Options:
{This term lends itself nicely to study abroad or study away.}
PHYS 340 – Classical Dynamics
PHYS 360 – Thermal Physics
PHYS 380 – Semiconductors & Magnetism

Additional notes:

  • CHEM 110 and 120 are recommended.
  • COMP 101, 104 and 150 are recommended.
  • Students whose math placement is the two-course Calculus with Review sequence MATH 110 + MATH 111 should take MATH 110 in the first-year fall, MATH 111 and PHYS 150 in first-year winter, and MATH 113 and PHYS 152 in first-year spring.
  • The preferred order is to take MATH 214 before 240.
  • Whenever possible, students should continue with the language they learned in high school.
  • A sophomore seminar is needed (choosing one in the humanities or social sciences will assist with transfer requirements). Students should complete at least one social science course (usually ECON 101) and two humanities courses.

Dual Degree Engineering – Chemical or Environmental

First Year

Fall

First Year Seminar
MATH 112 – Calculus I
CHEM 110 – Chemical Composition and Structures with Lab OR BIOL 101 – Biology Explorations

Winter

MATH 113 – Calculus II
PHYS 150 – Intro to Physics I
CHEM 110 – Chemical Composition and Structures with Lab OR BIOL 101 – Biology Explorations

Spring

PHYS 152 – Intro to Physics II
CHEM 120 – Chemical Reactivity
MATH 214 – Calculus III OR
MATH 240 – Linear Algebra

Sophomore Year

Fall

CHEM 210 – Organic Chemistry I
Language Course
MATH 214 – Calculus III OR
MATH 240 – Linear Algebra

Winter

MATH 280 – Differential Equations
Language Course
CHEM 220 – Organic Chemistry II OR
Sophomore Seminar

Spring

(This term lends itself nicely to a study abroad/away option.)

Junior Year

Fall

CHEM 240 – Analytical Chemistry
PHYS 220 – Special Relativity & Intro to Quantum

Winter

PHYS 370 – Electronics & Electromagnetism
CHEM 220 – Organic Chemistry II (if not taken in Sophomore year)

Spring

CHEM 310 – Chemical Thermodynamics & Kinetics
BIOL 201 – Cell & Molecular Biology

Additional Notes:

  • Students whose math placement is the two-course Calculus with Review sequence MATH 110 + MATH 111 should take MATH 110 in the first-year fall, MATH 111 and PHYS 150 in first-year winter, and MATH 113 and PHYS 152 in first-year spring.
  • A sophomore seminar is needed (choosing one in the humanities or social sciences will assist with transfer requirements). Students should complete at least one social science course (usually ECON 101) and two humanities courses.
  • COMP 101, 104 (typically offered in Fall), and 150 (typically offered in Winter & Spring) are recommended.
  • Be mindful of the language requirements.