Pre-Engineering at the College of Wooster

What is Pre-Engineering?

The College of Wooster has established formal 3-2 cooperative engineering with two universities: Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The College of Wooster has recently established a new 3-2 cooperative engineering undergraduate/masters program with the Polymer Engineering Department at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.

Under these cooperative programs, the student is eligible to apply for admission to the engineering school upon satisfactory completion of a specific set of courses taken in the first three years at Wooster. The student transfers to the engineering school as a junior to complete the last two years of the undergraduate engineering program (at U. of Akron this accelerated program includes as Masters degree).

The bachelor degree programs in engineering available at one or more of the cooperating universities include aerospace, atmospheric, and oceanic science; biomedical, chemical, civil, and computer science; electrical and environmental science; fluid and thermal, industrial, material and metallurgical, mechanical, naval architecture and marine, nuclear, polymer, and systems science; technology and human affairs.

Students who are considering this program should consult with the chairpersons of the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, or Physics before arranging their schedules.

The adviser for the pre-engineering program is Dr. Kristin Domike, Department of Physics.

Wooster Graduation Requirements

First Year Seminar

Writing Compentency (1-2 courses one of which is a W course)

Global and Cultural Perspectives (1-3 courses one of which is a C course)

Religious Perspectives (1 R course)

Learning Across the Disciplines

--History and Social Science (2 courses)

--Arts and Humanities (2 courses)

--Mathematical and Natural Sciences (2 courses)

Major (6 courses of which one is Junior IS)

At least 24 courses of which at least 16 must be completed at Wooster

Grade Point Average (Minimum 3.0)

Participating Pre-Engineering Schools

Case Western Reserve University

Washington University

University of Akron (new program)

Information specific to each university are located below:

Case Western Reserve University

Binary (3+2) Program

Degree Programs/Disciplines of Study
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Polymer Science & Engineering
- Systems & Control Engineering
The Binary Program at Case Western
- The Binary Program allows students to begin their studies at a liberal arts college for three years and pursue an Engineering degree at Case Western University for two years. Students who successfully complete the program will graduate with a Bachelors of Arts degree from the College of Wooster after the first year at Case Western and will graduate with a Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering from Case Western after the second year.
- Students must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.0 in math and science at the College of Wooster.
Academic Guidelines (sample coursework recommended prior to enrollment at Case Western) For more information, visit http://www.oesp.case.edu/binary/programs.htm
- Mathematics: courses equivalent to 2 years of math
- Physics: courses equivalent to 1.5 yrs of physics
- Chemistry: courses equivalent to 1 yr of chemistry
- Computer Programming: elementary computer programming
- Natural Science: math or statistics courses as designated by major department
- Humanities & Social Sciences: must complete at least 21 semester hours of humanities and social science courses
- English: must complete English courses with college level writing proficiency
- Physical Education: complete all physical education requirements at the liberal arts college
Recommended Courses to take at Wooster
- CS 151 - Programming I
- Math 111 - Calculus I
- Math 112 - Calculus II
- Math 212 - Multivariate Calculus
- Math 221 - Differential Equations
- Physics 203 - Foundations I
- Physics 204 - Foundations II
- Physics 205 - Modern Physics
- Chem 111 - Intro Chem I
- Chem 112 - Intro Chem II
  - Additional Case Western Requirements for Chemical Engineering
    - Chem 211 - Organic Chemistry I
    - Chem 212 - Organic Chemistry II
    - Chem 318 - Physical Chemistry I
    - Chem 319 - Physical Chemistry II
  - Additional Case Western Requirements for Electrical Engineering
    - Physics 220 - Electronics for Scientists
    - CS 251 - Principles of Computer Organization
    - CS 252 - Algorithms
  - Other Recommended Courses
    - Physics 208 - Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences
    - Math 211 - Linear Algebra
    - Math 235 - Numerical Analysis
Applying
- Students interested MUST apply through the Case Western Reserve University Office of Admissions at: http://admission.case.edu
  - Applications are completed on-line and are located under "transfer students"
- College of Wooster students should work closely with their departmental advisor and with the Pre-Engineering advisor to make sure all deadlines are met and all courses required have been taken.
- Scholarship awards are available to Binary students during their two years at Case Western Reserve University.
Washington University

Binary (3+2) Program
- Degree Programs/Disciplines of Study
  - Biomedical Engineering
  - Chemical Engineering
  - Civil (Structural) Engineering
  - Computer Engineering
  - Computer Science
  - Electrical Engineering
  - Mechanical Engineering
  - System Science & Engineering
    - Minors Available
    - Aerospace Engineering
    - Bioinformatics
    - Computer Science
    - Electrical Engineering
    - Environmental Engineering
    - Robotics
    - Systems Science
- The Binary Program at Washington U.
  - Participants commonly follow a 3-2 or 4-2 (includes Masters degree) schedule. They enter after the junior or senior year at the College of Wooster. Admitted students should be able to earn a Bachelors of Arts from the College of Wooster following 1 year at Washington U. and a Bachelors of Science in engineering the next year.
- Admission & Requirements
  - Students must complete courses in Math, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Humanities and Social Sciences, English Composition, Statistics, and Dynamics. (Statistics and Dynamics are only required for those students wanting to do Civil and Mechanical Engineering)
  - A GPA of 3.25/4.0 is required. Courses with a grade below C- do not transfer.
- Recommended Courses to take at Wooster
  - CS 151 - Programming I
  - Math 111 - Calculus I
  - Math 112 - Calculus II
  - Math 212 - Multivariate Calculus
  - Math 221 - Differential Equations
  - Physics 203 - Foundations I
  - Physics 204 - Foundations II
  - Chem 111 - Intro Chem I
  - Chem 112 - Intro Chem II
  - Jr/Sr Humanities Courses
    - Additional Requirements for Chemical Engineering
      - Chem 211 - Organic Chemistry I
      - Chem 212 - Organic Chemistry II
    - Other Recommended Courses
      - Physics 208 - Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences
      - Math 211 - Linear Algebra
      - Math 235 - Numerical Analysis
- Further information can be found here.

University of Akron

Polymer Engineering B.A./M.S. 3-2 Program

Degree Programs/Disciplines of Study
- Polymer Science & Engineering
Admission Information
- This is a brand new program available to College of Wooster students. Students interested should apply fall of their Junior Year. Students will consult with faculty counselors both at the CoW and at the U. of Akron.
- Students will be admitted to the M.S. program at the U. of Akron after completing 3 years of B.A. at the CoW.
- Students will receive tuition waiver for graduate courses taken at the U. of Akron in years 4 and 5.
  - Students will pay tuition and other fees for undergraduate courses taken at the U. of Akron in year 4.
  - Students will be eligible to receive stipends in their 5th year. The admission committee will make stipend recommendations t the Department Chair.
- The CoW will award the B.A. degree to these students after completing the 4th year of course work at the U. of Akron.
Recommended Curriculum to be taken at the CoW:
- Year 1 Fall: Math 111, Chem 111, Phys 203, IDPT 101
- Year 1 Spring: Math 112, Chem 112, Phys 204, Arts & Humanities Course
- Year 2 Fall: Math 211, Chem 211, Phys 205, History & Social Sci
- Year 2 Spring: Math 212, Chem 212, Phys 208, History and Social Sci, CS 151
- Year 3 Fall: Math 221, Chem 318, Phys 301, Phys 304, Another course of choice
- Year 3 Spring: Math 235, Phys 302, Phys 350, Phys/Chem 401 Jr. Indpt. Study, Another course of choice
Questions?
- Please contact the Pre-Engineering advisor, Dr. Kristin Domike, if you need further information.
  - A curriculum outline for a coursework schedule while at the U. of Akron can be provided if desired.