Randolph College Dual Degree Engineering Program Engineering Physics Major Fall 2013 Handbook

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1 Randolph College Dual Degree Engineering Program Engineering Physics Major Fall 2013 Handbook Engineering Advisor: Peter Sheldon Department of Physics Randolph College 2500 Rivermont Avenue Lynchburg, VA

2 Index Key Dates and Tasks 2 Brochure/Summary 3-4 Dual Degree Overview 5-6 Sample Class Schedule 7-8 Internship and Research Opportunities 9 Major Requirements and Description from Catalog 10 Major Requirements Checklist & Declaration 11 Additional Requirements: General Education 12 Course Descriptions 13 Applications for Admission and Information: Engineering Universities 13 Vanderbilt University Requirements 14 Washington University Requirements 15 University of Virginia Requirements 16 Salaries 17

3 Key Dates and Tasks Before you register for classes in your first semester at Randolph: talk to the Engineering Advisor First year at Randolph: take calculus-based physics (Physics 115 and 116 and associated labs) Contact Vanderbilt University during the first year if you are interested in attending their program Throughout second and third year: be sure to pay attention to special requirements for the major; always discuss your schedule with the Engineering Advisor End of second year at Randolph: contact Engineering Universities at which you plan to apply Beginning of third year at Randolph: apply to Engineering Universities Note: if you want to spend four years at Randolph, and you are interested in Engineering, you can start the program in your second year.

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6 Dual Degree ( 3-2 ) Engineering at Randolph College RC has the traditional Physics/Engineering dual degree program, but we pride ourselves on the uniqueness of the program in the flexibility we have to meet a student s needs. It is possible to do four and six year options, and the Engineering Advisor is willing to work out other options if you need flexibility. Advantages of a dual degree program over a traditional engineering degree: You get the best of both worlds: you get to experience of the small, liberal arts college, with the individualized attention from the faculty that you would not get at a bigger school. The liberal arts education is extremely important in terms of learning about things outside of engineering; engineering is particularly global, and our global emphasis will add a lot of value to your degree. Communication and writing skills offered at a liberal arts institution are highly valued in technical fields. Someone studying engineering needs to start out with the basics: physics, math, chemistry, computer science, so you are really doing what you would do at an engineering school. Here at RC, you will also get the opportunity to do research with faculty, and will get more hands-on experience than you typically might at many other schools. But then you will also get the large engineering university experience, with the kinds of facilities and programs that you cannot find at any small school. Traditional engineering programs frequently take five years as well. The traditional program works like this: The traditional program consists of agreements with three highly regarded engineering universities: o Washington University, St. Louis o University of Virginia o Vanderbilt University You will study physics, with computer science, math and chemistry while at RC for three years. We have designed a special degree for this program that allows you to complete it in the three years. In your third year, you will apply to the engineering school or schools of your choice. If you decide to stay at RC instead, you simply pursue the regular physics degree or possibly another degree if you have completed the requirements. Admission to the schools with which we have agreements is essentially guaranteed as long as you reach certain standards (you have taken the necessary courses for your desired field of study, and you have a certain GPA). After your first year of successful study at the engineering school, you receive a BS degree in Engineering Physics from RC. After your second year of successful study at the engineering school, you receive a BS in your field of engineering from the engineering school. Details and unique attributes of our program: Details of guaranteed admission: Admission is guaranteed at Vanderbilt with a 3.5 GPA, and might require additional classes depending on choice of field.

7 Admission is essentially guaranteed at Washington U with a 3.25 GPA essentially means that one would expect to get in, but it cannot be guaranteed because Washington U has the largest dual degree program in the country, and if they for some reason had a much larger application pool than usual, they might not be able to accomodate everyone. Admission is essentially guaranteed at UVA with a 3.3 GPA. In this case, there is no reason to think that admission would not be guaranteed because you enter the dual-degree program as a non-degree student (just paying to take classes) for the first year. Unique dual degree options different from 3-2: Our agreement with UVA is actually a 3-1-1, where you get a Master s Degree after the five years. What this means is that you are at RC for 3 years, you enter UVA as a nondegree student for one year taking engineering classes, and then you apply to a Master s Degree program at UVA in engineering. This MS in engineering can be completed in one year, depending on the field of choice. Some fields will take longer than one year to complete the MS. If you are initially pursuing the 3-2 track, you can choose to take the BS degree in Engineering Physics after the first year at the engineering school, and then not complete the second year. So in four years, you will get a single degree in engineering physics, which will be great preparation for the job market. Note: Staying at RC for four years, and completing the physics degree, and then going on to get an MS in engineering at any school is not a bad choice either. Some of the schools with which we have dual degree agreements will still honor them in a 4-2 program, so admission is still guaranteed. In addition, it is typical for students with four-year physics degrees to go straight into engineering jobs. About 50% of our physics graduates go into engineering. With a BS in physics, you can start right out of college in some engineering jobs, typically with a starting salary in the mid-60k s or higher. Important Notes: Because the first degree is completed in three years, in your very first week here, you are going to need to be sure to talk with the Engineering Advisor to be sure that you are on the right track. Generally you will start in calculus-based physics in their first semester here, even if you have not taken calculus. In addition, if your interest lies in certain fields (e.g. biomedical engineering), you may have to take courses in addition to those prescribed by the degree. While your merit scholarship from Randolph does not transfer to the engineering school, you will still be eligible for any federal financial aid for which you qualify. You will need to apply for financial aid from the engineering school. The engineering schools offer competitive packages, but we cannot guarantee the same level of financial aid available from Randolph College. This document has been last updated in September 2013

8 Sample Engineering Physics Course Schedule First Year, Fall credits First Year, Spring credits Physics 115 and Lab 4 Physics 116 and Lab 4 Math Math English FYS FYS gened 3 general education 3 gened 3 Physical Education 0.5 Total 15.5 Total 14 Second Year, Fall Second Year, Spring Physics Physics Math Math Chem 105 and Lab 4 Chem 106 and Lab 4 gened 3 gened 3 gened 3 gened 3 Total 16 Total 16 Third Year, Fall Third Year, Spring 300-level physics 3 Physics 331**/332 3 Math CSCI CSCI eng elective** 3 eng elective** 3 gened 3 gened 3 gened 3 Physical Education 0.5 gened 3 Total 15.5 Total 18 Fourth Year Engineering University --- receive BS in Engineering Physics Fifth Year Engineering University --- receive BS or MS in Engineering field **Your chosen field of engineering may require this See major requirements page or course catalog for course titles and decriptions Classes in bold will generally have to be taken in the semester shown; others may be taken in a different semester Note: the maximum number of geneds needed are shown here; take any possible exemption from a gened since they must be completed in the 3 years Trouble with the load? Take summer classes. Replace 300-level physics with something else. Take one requirement at the eng school. Do 4-2.

9 Starting in Math 113 (algebra) Starting in Math 119 (pre-calc) First Year, Fall credits First Year, Spring credits First Year, Fall credits First Year, Spring credits CSCI CSCI CSCI CSCI Math Math Math Math English FYS English FYS FYS gened 3 FYS gened 3 general education 3 gened 3 general education 3 gened 3 gened 3 gened 3 gened 3 gened 3 Total 17.5 Total 15.5 Total 16.5 Total 15.5 Second Year, Fall Second Year, Spring Second Year, Fall Second Year, Spring Physics 115 and Lab 4 Physics 116 and Lab 4 Physics 115 and Lab 4 Physics 116 and Lab 4 Math Math Math Math eng elective** 3 eng elective** 3 eng elective** 3 eng elective** 3 Chem 105 and Lab 4 Chem 106 and Lab 4 Chem 105 and Lab 4 Chem 106 and Lab 4 gened 3 gened 3 gened 3 gened 3 Physical Education 0.5 Physical Education 0.5 Total 17.5 Total 17 Total 17.5 Total 17 Third Year, Fall Third Year, Spring Third Year, Fall Third Year, Spring Physics Physics Physics Physics gened level physics 3 gened level physics 3 Math Math Math Physics 331**/332 3 Math Physics 331**/332 3 Math gened 3 gened 3 gened 3 gened 3 gened 3 Physical Education 0.5 gened 3 Physical Education 0.5 Total 15.5 Total 18 Total 15.5 Total 15 Fourth Year Fourth Year Engineering University --- receive BS in Engineering Physics Engineering University --- receive BS in Engineering Physics Fifth Year Fifth Year Engineering University --- receive BS or MS in Engineering field Engineering University --- receive BS or MS in Engineering field **Your chosen field of engineering may require this See major requirements page or course catalog for course titles and decriptions Classes in bold will generally have to be taken in the semester shown; other classes may be taken in a different semester Note: the maximum number of geneds needed are shown here; take any possible exemption from a gened since they must be completed in the 3 years You might consider summer classes and could consider a 4-2 program.

10 Research and Internship Opportunities for Physics and Engineering Physics Majors Experiences with hands-on projects are key for the engineering job market and for graduate schools. Research and internships are possible for students at all levels. We expect our students to participate in an internship or research experience at least once, hopefully more, before they graduate. Possible options include: Internships through the Randolph College Experiential Learning Center (ELC) and Internship Coordinator. The ELC keeps lists of internships at local companies and companies across the country. Examples in Lynchburg include the Center for Advanced Engineering Research (CAER), Virginia Department of Transportation, AREVA, and Babcock and Wilcox. Available internships vary every year, so be sure to stop by the ELC on campus to see what is available. The ELC will help you to find, apply for, and complete paperwork in order to get credit for your internship. Also, discuss possible internships with the Engineering Advisor. He might have some additional information to that you find in the ELC. Research with a faculty member. The faculty of the science departments at Randolph often take students on for research and projects during the semester and the summer. Speak to faculty members in physics, geosciences, environmental sciences, chemistry, computer science, and biology about possible projects at any time in your years at Randolph. Research in the Randolph College Summer Research Program. At the end of the fall semester, information will be shared with the student body about the College s Summer Research Program. This is a great place to get some good hands-on experience. It is an 8-week, intensive research experience in the summer that you get paid for. You find a faculty member to work with, and apply to be in the program through a competitive process. Research in national programs such as a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). Toward the end of the fall, the Engineering Advisor will have an open session for students about how to find these kinds of summer experiences. We will help you find what you need as long as you take the initiative to ask!

11 engineering Physics Engineering Physics Interdisciplinary Major Chair: Peter A. Sheldon A student interested in a degree in engineering, but who also wants the benefits of a liberal arts education can elect the engineering physics major. The engineering physics major takes a rigorous program of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science courses while at Randolph College for three years. The student then has the option to apply to an associated engineering school to complete the program in two more years. Randolph College has agreements with engineering schools at Vanderbilt University, Washington University St. Louis, and the University of Virginia. The student is not limited to these choices. After the first year at the engineering school, a B.S. in engineering physics is received from Randolph College, and after the second year, a B.S. or in some cases an M.S. in engineering is received from the engineering school. Admission to the fourth year at the engineering school requires at least a 3.2 or better QPR both overall and in the Randolph College major. If a student elects to remain at Randolph College, the possibilities are to complete the regular physics degree or possibly another degree depending on the courses taken. Engineering PHYsics Major Courses Course Title Credit Hours PHYS L, L 1 General Physics and Lab 8 PHYS 251 Relativity and Intro Quantum Mechanics 3 PHYS 252 Quantum Mechanics I 3 One of the following: 3 PHYS 331 Electronics Lab PHYS 332 Advanced Physics Lab CHEM L, L General Chemistry and Lab 8 MATH 149R and 150R Calculus I and II 6 MATH 250 Calculus III 3 MATH 331 Differential Equations 3 CSCI 151 and 156 Computer Programming I and II 6 One additional 300-level physics course 3 Senior Program Successful completion of one year at an associated engineering school Total Randolph College hours for B.S. Degree in Engineering Physics 46 1 In order to complete this major in three years at Randolph College, the general physics sequences and calculus I and II must be taken in the first year. A student cannot complete both a physics degree and the engineering physics degree. All General Education requirements must be completed at Randolph College. RECOMMENDED COURSES For chemistry-related engineering: an additional year of chemistry. For biologyrelated engineering: two years of biology. 162

12 RANDOLPH COLLEGE Declaration of Major or Application for Graduation (check one) Form A Major is declared in the sophomore year prior to the spring advising period. An Application for Graduation for each major is due in the junior year prior to the end of the spring semester. Once you declare your major, update this sheet each semester to keep track of your requirements and be ready to apply for graduation. NAME (Last) (First) (Mid. Initial) Grad. Year Engineering Physics Major - BS Courses Course Title Cr. Hrs. PHYS 115 General Physics¹ 3 PHYS 115L General Physics Lab¹ 1 PHYS 116 General Physics¹ 3 PHYS 116L General Physics Lab¹ 1 PHYS 251 Relativity & Intro to Quantum Mech 3 PHYS 252 Quantum Mechanics I 3 One of the following: 3 * PHYS 331 Electronics Laboratory PHYS 332 Advanced Physics Laboratory CHEM 105 General Chemistry 3 CHEM 105L General Chemistry Lab 1 CHEM 106 General Chemistry 3 CHEM 106L General Chemistry Lab 1 MATH 149 Calculus I 3 MATH 150 Calculus II 3 MATH 250 Calculus III 3 MATH 331 Differential Equations 3 CSCI 151 Computer Programming I 3 CSCI 156 Computer Programming II 3 One additional 300-level Physics course Catalog Course Semester of Selected Enrollment Grade Senior Program: Successful completion of one year at associated engineering school Total for BS in Engineering Physics 46 ¹In order to complete this major in three years at Randolph College, the general physics sequence and calculus I and II must be taken in the first year. A student cannot complete both a physics degree and the engineering physics degree. All general education requirements must be completed at Randolph College. *Specify the course you are using to fulfill the requirement. Also use this space to list transfer courses or another course you are being allowed to substitute. Note: The Request for Substitution of Major Requirement Form must be completed for substituted courses. I am aware of the specific requirements for this major and recognize that I must complete all requirements with a minimum QPR of 2.0 (rounded) to graduate from Randolph College. For admission to the fourth year at an associated engineering school, I am aware that I need a 3.25 or better QPR in both my major and overall. I understand that I am responsible for completing successfully all courses, for determining that scheduling will allow me to fulfill requirements, including the senior program, and for obtaining approval for any courses taken at another institution. Signature of Student Date For Declaration of Major: Successful completion of this program satisfies major requirements. Department Chair/Program Coordinator Advisor will be For Application for Graduation: Successful completion of this program satisfies major requirements. Major Advisor Date

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14 Randolph College course descriptions can be found at Applications for admission to the Engineering Universities participating in dual-degree programs are typically due between November and January of your junior year. Specific dates can be found at the websites, or from the Engineering Advisor. You should contact Vanderbilt during your first year, or other dual-degree Engineering Universities that you would like to attend at the end of their sophomore year (by September of their junior year at the latest) to let them know of your interest. This will help in the application process. Contact information and links with information for the Universities with which we have agreements can be found below. We have formal agreements with University of Virginia, Vanderbilt University, and Washington University, St. Louis. University of Virginia Edward Berger Dean for Undergraduate Programs Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering and Applied Science 351 McCormick Rd. University of Virginia -- Charlottesville, VA For more information: Vanderbilt University K. Arthur Overholser, Ph.D, P.E. Senior Associate Dean School of Engineering Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Vanderbilt University Telephone , Fax VU Station B # Vanderbilt Place Nashville TN For more information: Washington University, St. Louis Dual Degree Program Office dualdegree@seas.wustl.edu For more information: The specific requirements for various fields of engineering can be found on the following pages. Generally, these requirements will hold for Engineering Programs at any University, but it is best to contact the University of interest as early as possible.

15 VANDERBILT 3-2 ENGINEERING PROGRAM Appropriate Pre-engineering Preparation Essential 1. Mathematics through ordinary differential equations 2. Two semesters of chemistry with laboratory 3. Two semesters of calculus-based physics with laboratory 4. Computer programming (Java or C++) Desirable (listed in order of preference within each anticipated major) Biomedical Engineering: Biology with laboratory (two semesters), electrical circuit theory, mechanics (statics and dynamics), statistics Chemical Engineering Organic chemistry with laboratory (two semesters), mechanics, electrical circuit theory, thermodynamics, physical chemistry Civil Engineering Mechanics (statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials), economics Computer Engineering Advanced computer courses (program design and data structure, computer organization), electrical circuit theory, statistics Computer Science Advanced computer courses (program design and data structure, computer organization), statistics Electrical Engineering Electrical circuit theory, advanced circuit theory, electromagnetics, electronics, statistics Mechanical Engineering Mechanics (statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials), electrical circuit theory, thermodynamics

16 Washington University, St. Louis A minimum of semester hours of transferable college credit (courses with grades below C- do not transfer). The following core courses are required for undergraduate professional engineering study. Mathematics: A calculus sequence that includes exposure to multivariable calculus plus a course in differential equations. Physics: One-year, calculus-based physics sequence with lab. Biology (required for Biomedical Engineering only): A fundamental biology sequence plus a course in cell biology. Chemistry: All students: one-year sequence with lab. (Chemical engineering students only: one-year sequence in organic chemistry) Computer programming: One course or certified proficiency in a highlevel language. The language depends on intended major. For students interested in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering, Matlab is preferred. Humanities and social sciences: No fewer than 18 semester hours. At least six semester hours of the 18 must be in the humanities and at least six hours in the social sciences. Three units must be at the junior level or higher. English composition: One course, acceptable examination scores, or college certification of proficiency. Statics/Dynamics: (Civil and Mechanical Engineering only) The Dual Degree Liaison Officer must sign the student's application form to certify his or her aptitude for engineering study, attesting that the student is expected to complete a bachelor's level, non-engineering degree no later than receipt of the engineering degree from Washington University. A GPA of 3.25 or better, both overall and in science and mathematics normally allows an applicant to select any engineering major.

17 University of Virginia GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES (1) To be qualified to enter the dual degree program, the RC student must have completed all general education and major requirements for a science degree at RC. These requirements shall include a minimum of four semesters of calculus-based mathematics, one semester of chemistry, and two semesters of calculus-based physics, with a sound academic record (at least a B+ average overall and a B+ average in mathematics and science). (2) To apply for admission to the dual degree program, the RC student must have the approval of the Academic Dean at RC. (3) The RC student then applies for admission to SEAS as a special (non-degree) undergraduate student. The application must be submitted directly to Undergraduate Programs, Office of the Dean, SEAS. The required application forms may be obtained from the same office. Deadlines for complete applications for admissions are: October 1 for January admission and June 1 for September admission. (4) The student, once admitted to the program, takes appropriate basic undergraduate courses in engineering and applied science at UVA. The courses for each student will be selected to provide a useful introduction to a particular branch of engineering or applied science while fulfilling the B.S. degree requirements of RC, and will be based on the advice of the faculty advisor at UVA. (5) Upon completion of the required courses at UVA, with individual course grades of C or above, the student is awarded the baccalaureate from RC. (6) Admission to a graduate program in SEAS will require a separate application. Admission will be based on academic performance and promise in accordance with UVA s established procedures for admission to SEAS graduate programs. Updated January, 2011

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19 For more information: Randolph College: Randolph College Physics Department: Peter Sheldon Engineering Advisor and Chair Randolph College 2500 Rivermont Avenue Lynchburg, VA