The Pre-Engineering
(3/2) Program at Baker
University
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The
Pre-Engineering (3/2) Program at Baker
University
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Baker University, one of the region's best liberal arts colleges,
has a pre-engineering program in several engineering fields. We offer a 3/2
pre-engineering program. The way it works, is that we have articulation
agreements with Kansas University in
Lawrence, Kansas (KU) or Washington
University in Saint Louis, Missouri (Wash U) . Because of these
agreements you can spend 3 years at Baker then transfer to KU or WashU. After two more years in one of these two schools
you get two degrees: A Bachelour of Science
degree from Baker
University and an Engeineering Degree from KU or WashU.
This program usually takes 3+2 years to complete: 3 years at Baker and 2
years at KU or Wash U, which is why it is also known as the 3/2 program.
This program has many advantages over traditional engineering programs (see
below).
For students with limited background in mathematics (that is: ACT less
than 20 AND grade C or lower in your last non-AP math class) we offer a
longer program.
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The
3/2 Advantage
The 3+2 combination has several advantages.This
program is a great idea if you are interested in a liberal arts education,
including participation in arts, music and sports, while going to college.
Another advantage is the additional degree in one of the fundamental sciences, that makes you highly marketable as an
engineer. Many of our students are also interested in the small class
size (up to 24 students) for freshman and
sophomores, a rare treat in larger schools.
In addition, the program has the advantage of flexibility. Most engineering
schools require that you choose a field of engineering in the first year of
study. In our program you learn about the differnt
fields without having to commit yourself to one. You may also choose not to
go to engineering, and complete a degree in Physics, CS, Chemistry or math
in four years. See FAQ 5 below for more details.
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You
do have the option of completing 4 years and then transferring to KU or WashU (you may want to do that, for example, if you
want to complete your years of eligibility with a sports team). However, we
prefer that you follow the suggested program in any case. We cannot
guarantee that you will finish the engineering program in less than two
years once you are done at Baker
University. Also, in
some cases, accomodations have been made for
strong students to continue their extra-curricular activities at Baker
while at KU.
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Coordinator: Ran Sivron
Associate Professor of Physics and the
Coordinator of the 3/2 Program
203 Mulvane Science Hall, Baker
University
Phone: (785) 594-4501
email: rsivron@bakeru.edu
Personal Web page: www.bakeru.edu/faculty/rsivron
For other
Faculty, look in the respective departmental web pages
Chemistry
Computer
Science
Mathematics
Physics
Suggested Program:
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The choice that you have to make your freshman year is if you should take
an elective. This will probably depend on your other activities at Baker.
If you have a demanding fall schedule, for example as a member of the
football team, we suggest that you take the basic 15 credit hours. In
special cases your advisor in consultation with the pre-engineering advisor
will let you take lighter or heavier loads.
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Freshman Year - Fall
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Hours
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MA171 Calculus I, MA172 Calculus II, or MA272
Calculus III depending on background
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4.0
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PC 225 - General Physics I
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4.0
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CH 137 - Chemistry I*
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4.0
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LA 101 - Critical thinking and effective
writing
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3.0
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FY 100 First Year Experience
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2.0
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Electives
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3.0-6.0
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Total Hours..
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16.0-19.0
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By the spring of your Freshman year we
strongly advise that you make some decisions about possible majors. For
example, you will have to take Chemistry II if you intend to be a chemistry major. You will have to take C++ if you are
to become a computer science major. You will be encouraged to meet with the
Pre-Engineering coordinator to see if your choice of major fits your
desired engineering career.
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Freshman Year - Spring
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MA172 Calculus II or MA 291 Linear Algebra
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4.0
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PC 226 - General Physics
II
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4.0
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LA 102 - Ideas and Exposition
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3.0
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CS 175 Introduction to Computer Science C++
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3.0
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And/Or: CH 138
& CH 140 Chemistry II
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5.0
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Electives
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0.0-3.0
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Total Hours....
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14.0-19.0
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Starting with your sophomore year you will
have to decide on a major. The recommended major for pre-Mechanical and
pre-Civil Engineering students is physics. If you are trying to go to Electric
Engineeering the decision is probably between
physics and computer science. Chemistry is the recommended major if you are
trying to go for a career in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering. Math is a
good choice for a major in any of these fields if you have the aptitude. We
recommend that you consult with one of our Math professors and the
pre-engineering coordinator before making that choice. Courses will strongly
depend on chosen major.
If you got this far, you are smart enough
to figure what course is needed for what major!
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Sophomore Year - Fall
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MA 271 Calculus III And/Or MA372
Differential Equations
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3.0-7.0
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And/Or: CH 251 Organic
Chemistry I
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4.0
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PC 325 - General Physics III
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3.0
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Or: MA 291 Introduction to Higher Math
(if interested in Math or CS Major)
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3.0
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Electives (Also CS175 in special cases )
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3.0 -9.0
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Total Hours...
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13.0-19.0
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Notice that beginning your Sophomore year
things are starting to get complicated. Your choice of courses will depend
on load, major, preferred engineering field and availability. You MUST
consult the pre-engineering coordinator before you sign up for classes.
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Sophomore Year – Spring
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PC 480 Advanced Mechanics****
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3.0
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And/Or PC 340 Astrophysics
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3.0
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And/Or PC 332 Electronics
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4.0
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And/Or MA 281 Introduction to Linear Algebra
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3.0
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Or CH 252 Organic Chemistry II
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4.0
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Electives
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3.0-6.0
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Total Hours...
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15.0-18.0
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Junior Year – Fall
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MA 472 - Advanced Statistics
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3.0
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And/Or PC 470 Advanced Electricity &
Magnetism****
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3.0
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AND/OR CH/PC 361 Thermodynamics**
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3.0
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And/Or PC441 Nuclear Physics****
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3.0
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LA 401 and Electives
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3.0 - 9.0
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Total Hours..
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12.0-18.0
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Junior Year – Spring
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PC332 Electronics
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4.0
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And/Or PC 340 Astrophysics
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3.0
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And/Or PC 480 Advanced Mechanics
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3.0
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OR PC 490 Quantum Mechanics
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3.0
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PC 491 Senior Project
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1.0-3.0
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Or: CH 491 Chemistry Seminar
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3.0
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Or: Math Seminar
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1.0-3.0
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Electives
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3.0-9.0
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Total Hours..
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13.0-19.0
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Pre-Engineering students interested in
Aeronautical, Chemical, Petroleum, Bio Engineering, and Architectural
Engineering are encouraged to contact the program coordinator directly
regarding a recommended program.
Also:
* Some
engineering programs may not require chemistry their first semester.
** If you are a chemistry major you
will actually have to take CH 361 that includes a lab. Also, to take
CH361/PC361 Thermodynamics you will need to have taken CH138 (lecture part)
Chemistry II.
*** This is recommended but not
required for highly successful students
**** To take this
course you would have to take MA372 Differential Equations first
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FAQs:
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1. I like the
atmosphere of a small, private, liberal arts colleges,
but if I'm serious about engineering is that really an option for me?
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Yes, it is. Baker University,
one of the region's best liberal arts colleges has a 3/2 program in several
engineering fields that makes this option real. We have
a very active program in which you can get your engineering degree from
either Kansas University in Lawrence,
Kansas or Washington
University in Saint Louis, Missouri (Wash U.)
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You also get a Bachelour
of Science degree from Baker
University. This combination
has several advantages.
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This program is a great idea if you are
interested in a liberal arts education, including participation in arts,
music and sports, while going to college.
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2. Two degrees
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You will receive a bachelor of science degree in
physics, mathematics, computer science or chemistry from Baker University,
and a bachelor of science degree from KU or WashU. The problem solving skills, mathematical skills, and
other skills you get from a degree in physics are considered valuable by
most engineers (From
AIP survey 1). There is also evidence of strong corellation
between dual degrees and promotion (AIP
Survey 2). Even without these factors you get ~ $2000 more than other
engineers in your field (AIP
Survey 3).
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3. Location
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The ties students develop during their
first years at college last lifetimes. Baker is in Baldwin
City, just 15 miles south of KU in
Lawrence,
so the friendships and professional relations you begin at Baker won't be
left behind when you transfer to KU. Transferring to Washington University
may not have the exact same benefit, but at present that university is
considered one of the top 5 engineering schools in the country.
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4. Faculty Guidance
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Quality coursework and academic
advising at Baker will prepare you properly for engineering study at KU and
WashU. A program
coordinator at Baker serves as advisor to pre-engineering students and is
the liason with the KU School of Engineering and
the Washington University Dual Degree office. You will know want course you
will take each semester, and can be certain that you'll be prepared for the
transition to engineering studies at KU and Wash U.
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5. Transfer
Details (From 3 to 2)
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In order to transfer to KU or Washington University
you will need to complete a minimum of 93 credit hours out of which at
least 31 hours taken at Baker. You will also need 27 upper college courses
(numbered 300 or above), and one interterm course for each year of
residency at Baker. You will need one writing course for every 30 credit
hours at Baker. You will need to complete the bulk of the general education
requirements at Baker, but some classes may transfer back.
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6. After
Transfer (The 2 part of the 3/2)
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Our
program strives to get at least enough recognized credit hours so that KU
and Washington
University will let
you finish your engineering degree in two additional years. In several
cases in the past our students finished all their engineering degree in
less than the two extra years.
You should get your degree from Baker once you are cleared for graduation
at your engineering department at KU or Washington University.
In order to make sure that you get the degree you have to complete all your
requirement for Baker. For example: If you
have a General Education requirement that you completed at KU you have to
make sure that the credit is transferred back.
This is an easy process: You will still have access to your Baker email
account and our "Campus Connect" system where you can view your
status. To help us clear you for graduation at Baker we will need you to
send us your transcripts from KU or Washington University.
We will pay for the transcripts charge.
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