Dec 06, 2024  
2024-2025 Edgewood College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Edgewood College Catalog

Physics, Pre-Engineering Concentration, BS


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This concentration is designed for students who are interested in a career in engineering.

Engineering Dual Degree Program

Students in this major are eligible to participate in the Engineering Dual Degree program with UW-Platteville. This allows students to earn two Bachelor’s Degrees: one in Physics from Edgewood College and one in either Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from UW-Platteville. Admission to UW-Platteville is competitive; strong candidates will have a major GPA of at least 3.0. If you are interested in the Dual Degree program, see your advisor for details.

Major Policies

A student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all courses taken to fulfill the major and concentration requirements. Any course in which a student receives a grade below “CD” will not be accepted toward the major. Transfer students must take a minimum of 12 physics credits at Edgewood College. All transfer courses must be approved by the department. 

 

Physics Major Requirements


Core courses for the major

The following Mathematics courses


Concentration Requirements


The following additional courses are required:

The following Chemistry courses


One year of Chemistry to include:

Elective Courses


An additional 3 credits to be chosen from any PHYS prefixed course. Must be at the 300 level or above. Recommended courses for pre-engineering:  PHYS 350  or PHYS 310 .

For students who participate in the Engineering Dual Degree program, this requirement will be met by coursework taken at UW-Platteville.

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