Pre-engineering courses are required by each program; specifics vary from program but examples are given below for the Dartmouth 2-1-1 program and the Columbia 3-2 program. A student interested in these programs must complete these courses in the first two or three years at 麻豆国产AV, and additional eight non-technical courses.
Dartmouth 2-1-1 Requirement |
麻豆国产AV equivalent |
Calculus 1 (Math 3) |
Math 113 |
Calculus 2 (Math 8) |
Math 116 |
Vector Calculus (Math 13) |
Math 216 |
Physics 1 (Phys 13) |
Phys 190/200 |
Physics 2 (Phys 14) |
Phys 195/205 |
Chemistry (Chem 5) |
Chem 120 |
Computer Science (CoSci 5) |
CSci 110 |
Differential Equations (Math 23) |
Math 235 |
Linear Algebra (Math 22) |
Math 224 |
Columbia 3-2 Requirement |
麻豆国产AV equivalent |
Calculus 1 (Math UN1101) |
Math 113 |
Calculus 2 (Math UN1102) |
Math 116 |
Vector Calculus (APMA E2000) |
Math 216 |
Physics 1 (Phys UN1401) |
Phys 190/200 |
Physics 2 (Phys UN1402) |
Phys 195/205 |
Chemistry (Chem UN1401) |
Chem 120 |
Computer Science (e.g. COMS W1004) |
CSci 110 |
Principles of Economics (Econ UN1105) |
Econ 100 |
Differential Equations (Math UN2030) |
Math 235 |
Linear Algebra (Math UN2010) |
Math 224 |
In addition to the program prerequisites, students must complete a major at 麻豆国产AV. A sample degree plan is given below for a major in physics with no advanced placement; details will vary depending on the chosen major at 麻豆国产AV and intended engineering program.
First Year
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Math 113 — Calculus I |
Math 116 — Calculus II |
Phys 190 — Mechanical Universe |
Phys 195 — Waves and Fields |
Writing-Intensive Elective |
Elective |
Econ 100 |
Elective |
Second Year
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Phys 290 — Quantum Physics |
Phys 295 — Electromagnetism |
Math 224 — Linear Algebra |
Math 235 — Differential Equations |
Chem 120 — Principles of Chemistry |
Phys 245 — Computers and Electronics |
Elective |
Elective |
Third Year
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Phys 370 — Thermodynamics/Stat Mech |
Phys 390 — Research Seminar |
Math 216 — Vector Calculus |
CSci 110 — Intro. to Computer Science |
Phys 350 — Classical Mechanics |
Phys 348 SSIH requirement |
Elective |
Elective |