For students who want to combine their interest in engineering with other liberal arts disciplines, Clark offers the 3-2 Engineering program.
3-2 Program in Engineering
Clark offers this five-year program in conjunction with Columbia University. Students take pre-engineering courses in the sciences along with classes in the arts, humanities, and social sciences for three years, followed by two years of advanced engineering studies at Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. Upon completion, students receive two degrees: a B.A. from Clark and a B.S. in engineering from Columbia.
The required curriculum of the 3-2 Engineering program, which is open to all Clark students, must be started during the first year of study to permit the timely completion of all requirements. Those students whose high school background (as determined by placement examinations) has not prepared them to enter calculus (MATH 120) and composition (ENG 020) during their first semester may not be able to enter the program unless they enroll in a summer semester to complete the requirements on time.
Note: Incoming first-year students who expect to enroll in the 3-2 Engineering Program should indicate their interest to their summer adviser when they pick classes in June or July. In addition, please plan to make an appointment with the Program Committee Chair, Charles Agosta, once you arrive on campus for the fall semester; email physics@storesoo.com or call 1-508-793-7169. The Physics Department is located in Room 231 of the Sackler Sciences Center.
Program Highlights
3-2 Engineering at Clark
At Clark, students in the 3-2 Engineering Program are advised to major in a field that strongly overlaps the entrance requirements for Columbia’s engineering school, such as chemistry, computer science, economics, environmental science and policy, mathematics, physics, or a self-designed liberal-arts/engineering major. Your major at Clark will sometimes complement your intended engineering major at Columbia. For example, if you are interested in chemical engineering, a chemistry major at Clark would be a good choice. Information showing Clark courses and their equivalents for the Columbia program can be found here.
Students are encouraged to seek the advice of 3-2 Engineering Program Committee members as well as a major adviser who is familiar with the program. Course selection will be slightly different for each student, depending on the chosen major and high school AP courses, but the sample curricula will be a good place to start when planning a schedule. Students intending to declare self-designed liberal-arts/engineering major may wish to use the 3-2 Engineering Committee as their major advisory committee.
Core First-Year Courses: 3-2 Engineering Program
To pick your courses you must first know your desired engineering major at Columbia, such as mechanical, electrical, computer, etc., and the major you intend to pursue at Clark. The first year of courses is important, as it will provide a foundation to help you get through the program efficiently. Your particular selections will vary depending on your Clark/Columbia major selections and AP credits. Below is a list of common first year courses.
Course Name
| AP Credit | Course Name |
|---|---|
| 1, 2 | Calculus, Mathematics 124 and 125 (satisfies FA) |
| 3, 4 | Physics, Physics 120 and 121 (satisfies SP) (Phys 110 is not acceptable) |
| 5, 6 | Chemistry, Chemistry 101 |
| 7 | Intro to Literary Analysis/English 20 or any other VE courses are acceptable |
| 8 | One more perspective course is normally taken in the first year, but you may choose a course from your major area instead |
Note: The credit for the above courses equals the allowed eight units per academic year. Students must fulfill the major requirements for chemistry, computer science, economics, environmental science, mathematics, physics, or a self-designed liberal arts/engineering major; please consult the 3-2 Engineering Committee to discuss the latter. Some majors (chemistry, computer science, and physics) require you to take summer courses or to take five courses during the academic year to complete the requirements on time.
Sample Physics Track
| 1st year |
Course # | Course Name | Units | Perspective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH | 124/125 | Honors Calculus I and II | 2 | FA |
| PHYS | 120 | Intro Physics (with calculus) | 1 | |
| PHYS | 121 | Intro Physics II (with calculus) | 1 | |
| CHEM | 101 | Intro Chemistry | 1 | SP |
| ENG | 20 | Intro to Literary Analysis | 1 | VE |
| Elective | xxx | Historical Perspective (a) | 1 | HP |
| 2nd year | Course # | Course Name | Units | Perspective |
| MATH | 130 | Linear Algebra | 1 | |
| MATH | 131 | Multivariate Calculus | 1 | |
| PHYS | 130/131 | Oscillations, Waves and Optics / Quantum Physics and Relativity | 2 | |
| PHYS | 127 or 219 | Computer Simulation Lab or Electronics Lab | 1 | |
| PHYS | 123 | Methods of Physics | 1 | |
| ART/MUSC | xxx | Art or Music History perspective | 1 | AP |
| Elective | xxx | Values perspective (a) | 1 | VP |
| 3rd year | Course # | Course Name | Units | Perspective |
| MATH | 244 | Differential Equations | 1 | |
| PHYS | 150 | Statistical and Thermal Physics | 1 | |
| PHYS | 160/161 | Classical Mechanics / Electricity and Magnetism | 2 | |
| PHYS | 171 | Intro to Quantum Mechanics | 1 | |
| ECON | 10 | Issues & Perspectives (a) | 1 | CP |
| Elective | xxx | Language Perspective (a) | 1 | LP |
| PHYS | 299 | Special Projects in Physics (b) | 1 | |
| Total Clark Credits | 24 | 8 |
- These perspectives can be taken in any order.
- The special project course is normally continued throughout the following summer under the direct supervision of the faculty. Students can anticipate financial support during the summer for well-developed projects.
Core First-Year Courses: 3-2 Engineering Program
To pick your courses you must first know your desired engineering major at Columbia, such as mechanical, electrical, computer, etc., and the major you intend to follow at Clark. The first year of courses is important to get you through the program efficiently. Your particular selections will vary depending on your Clark/Columbia major selections and AP credits. Below is a list of common first-year courses.
Course Name
| AP Credit | Course Name |
|---|---|
| 1, 2 | Calculus, Mathematics 124 and 125 (satisfies FA) |
| 3, 4 | Physics, Physics 120 and 121 (satisfies SP) (Phys 110 is not acceptable) |
| 5, 6 | Chemistry, Chemistry 101 and 102. |
| 7 | Intro to Literary Analysis/English 20 or any other VE courses are acceptable. |
| 8 | One more perspective course is normally taken in the first year, but you may choose a course from your major area instead. |
Chemistry Track
Note: The credit for the above courses equals the allowed eight units per academic year. Students must fulfill the major requirements for chemistry, computer science, economics, environmental science, mathematics, physics, or a self-designed liberal arts/engineering major; please consult the 3-2 Engineering Committee to discuss the latter. Some majors (chemistry, computer science, and physics) require you to take summer courses or to take five courses during the academic year to complete the requirements on time.
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year courses | |||||||
| Course # | Course Name | Perspective | Course # | Course Name | Perspective | ||
| MATH 124 | Honors Calculus I | FA | MATH 125 | Honors Calculus II | FA | ||
| CHEM 101 | Intro Chemistry | SP | CHEM 102 | Intro Chemistry | |||
| ENGL 20 | Intro to Literary Analysis | VE | Historical Perspective (a) | HP | |||
| PHYS 120 | Introductory Physics (with calculus) | PHYS 121 | Introductory Physics II (with calculus) | ||||
| 2nd year courses | |||||||
| MATH 130 | Linear Algebra | MATH 131 | Multivariate Calculus | ||||
| CHEM 131 | Organic Chemistry | CHEM 132 | Organic Chemistry | ||||
| PHYS 130 | Oscillations, Waves, and Optics | PHYS 131 | Quantum Physics and Relativity | ||||
| ART/MUSC | Art or Music History perspective | AP | — | Values perspective (a) | VP | ||
| 3rd year courses | |||||||
| MATH 244 | Differential Equations | CHEM142 | Environmental Chemistry | ||||
| PHYS 127 | Computer Simulation Lab | CHEM246 | Instrumental Analysis | ||||
| ECON 10 | Macro Economics | CP | CHEM 250 | Inorganic Chemistry | |||
| CHEM 260 | Physical Chemistry I | CHEM 262 | Physical Chemistry II | ||||
- These perspectives can be taken in any order.
Core First-Year Courses: 3-2 Engineering Program
To pick your courses you must first know your desired engineering major at Columbia, such as mechanical, electrical, computer, etc., and the major you intend to pursue at Clark. The first year of courses is important, as it will provide a foundation to help you get through the program efficiently. Your particular selections will vary depending on your Clark/Columbia major selections and AP credits. Below is a list of common first-year courses.
Course Name
| AP Credit | Course Name |
|---|---|
| 1, 2 | Calculus, Mathematics 124 and 125 (satisfies FA) |
| 3, 4 | Physics, Physics 120 and 121 (satisfies SP) (Phys 110 is not acceptable) |
| 5, 6 | Chemistry, Chemistry 101 |
| 7 | Intro to Literary Analysis/English 20 or any other VE courses are acceptable. |
| 8 | One more perspective course is normally taken in the first year, but you may choose a course from your major area instead. |
Computer Science Track
Note: The credit for the above courses equals the allowed eight units per academic year. Students must fulfill the major requirements for chemistry, computer science, economics, environmental science, mathematics, physics, or a self-designed liberal arts/engineering major; please consult the 3-2 Engineering Committee to discuss the latter. Some majors (chemistry, computer science, and physics) require you to take summer courses or to take five courses during the academic year to complete the requirements on time.
| 1st Year Courses | Course # | Course Name | Units | Perspective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSCI | 120/121 | Computer Science I and II | 2 | FA |
| MATH | 114 | Discrete Mathematics | 1 | |
| MATH | 124/125 | Honors Calculus I and II | 2 | |
| PHYS | 120 | Introductory Physics (with calculus) | 1 | |
| PHYS | 121 | Intro Physics II (with calculus) | 1 | |
| ENGL | 20 | Intro to Literary Analysis | 1 | VE |
| Elective | — | Historical perspective (a) | 1 | HP |
| 2nd Year Courses | Course # | Course Name | Units | Perspective |
| CSCI | 140 | Assembly Language and | ||
| Computer Organization | 1 | |||
| CSCI | 160 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 1 | |
| CSCI | 210 | Artificial Intelligence | 1 | |
| CSCI | 211 | Topics in Artificial Intelligence | 1 | |
| MATH | 130 | Linear Algebra | 1 | |
| MATH | 131 | Multivariate Calculus | 1 | |
| PHYS | 130 | Oscillations, Waves, and Optics | 1 | SP |
| Elective | — | Art or Music History (a) | 1 | AP |
| 3rd Year Courses | Course # | Course Name | Units | Perspective |
| CSCI | 170 | Analysis of Programming Languages | 1 | |
| CSCI | 180 | Automata Theory | 1 | |
| CSCI | 230 | Compiler Design | 1 | |
| CSCI | 240 | Computer Architecture | 1 | |
| CSCI | 201 | Proseminar (b) | 1 | |
| MATH | 244 | Differential Equations | 1 | |
| ECON | 10 | Issues and Perspectives (a) | 1 | CP |
| Elective | — | Language Perspective (a) | 1 | LP |
| Elective | — | Values Perspective (a) | 1 | VP |
| Total Clark credits | 26 | 8 |
- These perspectives can be taken in any order.
- Capstone course in computer science, required for the major. (It is usually reserved for seniors but can be taken by juniors with the strong background given by this program).
NOTE: To satisfy all requirements before enrolling in the engineering school, it may be necessary for the student to register for five courses during two semesters while at Clark.
Core First-Year Courses: 3-2 Engineering Program
To pick your courses you must first know your desired engineering major at Columbia, such as mechanical, electrical, computer, etc. and the major you intend to follow at Clark. The first year of courses is important to get you through the program efficiently. Your particular selections will vary depending on your Clark/Columbia major selections and AP credits. Below is a list of common first year courses.
Course Name
| AP Credit | Course Name |
|---|---|
| 1, 2 | Calculus, Mathematics 124 and 125 (satisfies FA) |
| 3, 4 | Physics, Physics 120 and 121 (satisfies SP) (Phys 110 is not acceptable) |
| 5, 6 | Chemistry, Chemistry 101 |
| 7 | Intro to Literary Analysis/English 20 or any other VE courses are acceptable. |
| 8 | One more perspective course is normally taken in the first year, but you may choose a course from your major area instead. |
Math Track
Note: The credit for the above courses equals the allowed 8 course units per academic year. Students must fulfill the major requirements for Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, ES, Mathematics, or Physics, or choose a self-designed liberal arts/engineering major. See the 3-2 Engineering Committee to discuss the latter. Some majors, (Chemistry, Computer Science, and Physics) require you to take summer courses or to take five courses during the academic year to complete the requirements on time.
| 1st year | Course # | Course Name | Units | Perspective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH | 124/125 | Honors Calculus I and II | 2 | |
| PHYS | 120 | Introductory Physics (with calculus) | 1 | |
| PHYS | 121 | Introductory Physics II (with calculus) | 1 | |
| CHEM | 101/102 | Intro Chemistry | 2 | SP |
| ENGL | 20 | Intro to Literary Analysis | 1 | VE |
| MATH | 105 | History of Math (a) | 1 | HP |
| or Elective | xxx | values perspective (c) | VP | |
| 2nd year | Course # | Course Name | Units | Perspective |
| MATH | 130 | Linear Algebra | 1 | |
| MATH | 131 | Multivariate Calculus | 1 | |
| MATH | 114 | Discrete Mathematics | 1 | |
| MATH | 244 | Differential Equations | 1 | |
| PHYS | 130 | Oscillations, Waves, and Optics | 1 | |
| PHYS | 127 | Computer Simulation Lab | 1 | FA |
| Elective | xxx | values perspective (c) | 1 | P |
| or MATH | 105 | or History of Math (a) | HP | |
| ECON | 10 | Issues and Perspectives (c) | 1 | CP |
| 3rd year | Course # | Course Name | Units | Perspective |
| MATH | 172 | Intro to Modern Analysis | 1 | |
| MATH | 225 | Modern Algebra I | 1 | |
| MATH | 212 | Numerical Analysis | 1 | |
| MATH | 216 | Intro to Complex Analysis | 1 | |
| MATH | 201 | Proseminar (b) | 1 | |
| Elective | xxx | Art or Music History (c) | 1 | AP |
| Elective | xxx | Language Perspective (c) | 1 | LP |
| Elective | xxx | (choose to fit engineering specialty) | 1 | |
| Total Clark credits | 24 | 8 |
- History of Mathematics is offered in alternate years, so should be taken in the first or second year as possible.
- Capstone course in mathematics, required for the major (usually reserved for seniors, but can be taken by juniors with the strong background given by this program).
- These perspectives can be taken in any order.
If the results of the mathematics placement examination place you below calculus, you will be required to take calculus in a summer semester to prepare for your second-year courses (MATH 130/131 and PHYS 130). If you do not place into ENGL 20, you also may be required to take summer courses.
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