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PROGRAMS LEADING TO CAREERS IN ENGINEERING

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers two separate pre-engineering programs and advises
students interested in engineering. In addition we offer dual-degree programs with Auburn University
and Clemson University. Last, the Physics and Astronomy Department offers a program leading to a
bachelors degree in physics with preparation for entering master's degree programs in engineering.

THE NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAM

The North Carolina System Pre-Engineering Program has been approved by the
Subcommittee on Engineering Transfer for transfer to the engineering programs at North
Carolina A & T State University, North Carolina State University and the University of
North Carolina at Charlotte.

Pre-engineering students in this program take the following courses:

       MAT 1110,1120,2130,3130 (Calculus I, II, III and Diff. Eqtns.)
       PHY 1150-1151 (Analytical Physics)
       CHE 1101/1110 (Chemistry I with Lab)
       CS 1440 (Computer Programming)
       TEC 1001 (Drafting/Computer Aided Drafting and Design)
       ENG 1000,1100 (English Composition and Rhetoric)

Other recommended courses (certain of these may be required for some engineering
disciplines) include:

       PHY 2010-2020 (Intermediate Physics)
       CHE 1102/1120 (Chemistry II with Lab)
       ECO 2030 (Microeconomics)
       P&R 3600 (Society and Technology)

THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAM

The second pre-engineering program is with Clemson University. Pre-engineering
students in this program take the following courses:

            MAT 1110,1120,2130,3130
            PHY 1150-1151,2010
            CHE 1101/1110-1102/1120
            CS 1440
            ECO 2030
            ENG 1000-1100
            ENG 2010,2020 or 2030,2040 or 2310,2320, 4700 (English Lit and Tech Writing)
            HIS 1101 or 1102 (World civilization)
      Different courses are required depending on the particular engineering discipline. After
completing two semesters of courses students will complete the form "Intention to
Transfer to Engineering at Clemson University" and mail it to the College of Engineering.
This form is available from the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Students who plan to enter either pre-engineering program or who desire to develop a
pre-engineering program for another university are strongly urged to consult with an
advisor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

DUAL-DEGREE ENGINEERING PROGRAMS with AUBURN UNIVERSITY and
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Dual-degree programs are now offered in cooperation with Auburn University and
Clemson University which permit students to attend Appalachian for three years and either
Auburn or Clemson University for approximately two years. After finishing one of the
programs students will receive two degrees.

Study during the first three years includes course work in mathematics and the sciences
and also courses chosen to meet Appalachian's core curriculum requirements. These
courses plus two semesters of courses taken at Auburn or Clemson will be counted
towards the requirements for a baccalaureate degree from Appalachian.

Upon completion of this dual-degree program, the graduate is awarded a baccalaureate
degree from Appalachian and an engineering bachelor's degree from either Auburn
University or Clemson University.

Dual-Degree candidates from Appalachian are eligible to seek bachelors degrees from
Auburn University in aerospace engineering, aviation management, chemical engineering,
civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, materials engineering,
mechanical engineering, textile chemistry, textile engineering and textile management.

Dual-degree candidates from Appalachian are eligible to seek bachelors degrees from
Clemson University in ceramic engineering, civil engineering, engineering analysis,
electrical engineering, industrial engineering and mechanical engineering.

BS PHYSICS/ENGINEERING

A bachelor's program in physics has been developed which prepares a graduate to enter a
master's degree program at a school of engineering. The student identifies the engineering
discipline they wish to enter by their third semester in order to select courses which will
most closely prepare them for their masters program. To be successful, students must
attain a high level of performance in advanced physics, chemistry, mathematics and
computer science courses.

For additional information, contact Dr. Thomas L. Rokoske, at the Department of Physics
and Astronomy CAP 253 or by internet at (www.phys.appstate.edu) or by email:
rokosketl@appstate.edu or tel: 828-262-7499.

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[Posted 07-22-04]