Engineering

Physics and Astronomy Department

Stoffer Science Hall
Room 108
(785) 231-1010 ext 2141
www.washburn.edu/cas/physics/

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Source: 2005-2006 Catalog

Engineering courses allow pre-engineering students to complete most of the program common to the first two years at most recognized schools of engineering. They also provide a background of application to theory for students majoring in mathematics and the physical sciences.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students participating in the engineering articulation programs at Washburn University, upon graduation, are expected to have:

• acquired an understanding of the different engineering disciplines and functions;
• acquired a solid foundation in mathematics, the sciences, and basic engineering necessary to further their engineering education; and
• developed the ability to progress from observations to logical conclusions, applying analytical and critical thinking.

A joint "3-2" program with Kansas State University and the University of Kansas enables a student to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Computer Information Sciences at Washburn University, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at either of the other universities. Three years are spent at Washburn University pursuing the B.S. in one of the majors above. Upon satisfactory completion of this work, the student will be eligible for transfer to KSU or KU. Upon satisfactory completion of additional work as agreed upon by the student, the advisory committee, and the chairperson of the department involved, the student will receive the appropriate B.S. from Washburn University. Upon satisfactory completion of the requirements of the engineering school, the student will be awarded a B.S. in Engineering from that school. This program will normally take five years, but depending upon the particular field of engineering, the time may vary.

A typical program of study for the first two years is given below, but the student must meet with the Engineering Advisory Committee to secure program approval.

Freshman

Fall Semester
MA 151 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5)
CH 151 Fundamentals of Chemistry ((5)
EN 101 Freshman Comp (3)
EG 105 Introduction to Engineering (3)
Physical Education

Spring Semester
MA 152 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (5)
CH 152 Fundamentals of Chemistry II (5)
PS 281 General Physics I (5)
EG 116 Engineering Graphics (3)

Sophomore

Fall Semester
MA 153 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III (3)
PS 282 General Physics II (5)
EG 250 Engineering Mechanics: Statics (3)
CM Programming (Fortran or C++)
CN 150 Public Speaking (3)

Spring Semester
MA 241 Differential Equations (3)
EG 351 Dynamics (3)
EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
PS 334 Thermodynamics (3)
Humanities or Social Science Electives