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Programs offered:
B.A. in Engineering—Dual Degree
Oglethorpe is associated with the Georgia Institute of Technology,
the University of Florida, Auburn University, Mercer University, and
the University of Southern California in combined programs of
liberal arts and engineering. The programs require the student to
complete three years at Oglethorpe University and the final two
years at one of these engineering schools.
In this combined plan, the two degrees which are awarded upon the
successful completion of the program are the degree of Bachelor of
Arts in Engineering - Dual Degree by Oglethorpe and the degree of Bachelor of Science
in Engineering by the engineering school. Because the required
pre-engineering curricula of the five affiliated schools are
slightly different, the student is advised to consult frequently
with the faculty member serving as dual degree engineering program
advisor.
Engineering is a difficult subject. Students can maximize their
chances for success by starting at Oglethorpe where the faculty’s
primary concern is effective teaching and working closely with
students. Classes are small, and laboratories offer the opportunity
for hands-on experience with sophisticated equipment. This strong
foundation gives the student an excellent preparation for
professional school, resulting in more effective learning in
advanced engineering courses. As a liberal arts and sciences
university, Oglethorpe stresses broad education for intelligent
leadership. Here, the student will explore the fundamental fields of
knowledge, further his or her understanding of science and
mathematics, and refine the abilities to read, write, speak, and
reason with clarity. This preparation will serve the student well in
any career but particularly so in the engineering field. With strong
preparation in engineering plus a liberal arts education, the
student will be ready for a variety of career positions. The Engineering-Dual
Degree program provides an education that is both broad
and deep, a combination that will serve the graduate well as career
responsibilities increase.
The Engineering—Dual Degree program requires a significant number of mathematics courses, all of which have prerequisites. Additionally, all introductory-level science (biology, chemistry, physics) lecture courses have mathematics prerequisites, and some also have mathematics co-requisites. Several of these introductory-level science courses are required for the Engineering—Dual Degree program. While the aforementioned mathematics prerequisites can be satisfied in a variety of ways, the most efficient way for most students is to take the mathematics placement examination no later than the start of a student’s first semester at Oglethorpe. The mathematics placement exam will diagnose if a student has sufficient mathematical acuity to exempt any (or all) of the mathematics prerequisites and, if not, will also diagnose an action plan for preparing the student to satisfy prerequisites in the shortest possible time. Please consult the Oglethorpe University Bulletin Sec. 5.4.1. and Sec. 5.4.2. for additional information. Students who satisfy the relevant mathematics proficiency prerequisites their first semester at Oglethorpe are urged to register for the appropriate mathematics and science courses right away. Students needing additional math preparation must acquire the needed expertise in time to begin the necessary mathematics and science courses in their sophomore year; in that case it will likely be impossible for the student to complete the required Oglethorpe coursework in three years.
B.A. in Engineering—Dual Degree
During the three years the student spends at Oglethorpe, he/she must:
1. Complete the entirety of the Core curriculum.
2. Complete all of the following courses:
CHM 101 General Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 101L)
CHM 102 General Chemistry II (and laboratory, CHM 102L)
MAT 131 Calculus I
MAT 132 Calculus II
MAT 233 Calculus III
PHY 201 College Physics I (and laboratory, PHY 101L)
PHY 202 College Physics II (and laboratory, PHY 102L)
3. Complete one of the following courses:
MAT 236 Differential Equations
MAT 372 Linear Algebra
4. Complete other courses chosen based upon the student’s intended engineering area of specialization. Consult the Engineering—Dual Degree program advisor.
5. Additional requirements and things to note:
a. Engineering—Dual Degree students may not use Oglethorpe financial aid assistance to attend other institutions.
b. The two years of technical education require the completion of courses in one of the branches of engineering. Please consult frequently with the faculty member serving as Engineering—Dual Degree program advisor.
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