Engineering Dual-Degree Program
Women's College
Overview
Programs of Study
Dual-Degree Program in Chemistry and in Chemical or Materials Science and Engineering
Dual-Degree Program in Chemistry and in Biomedical Engineering
Five-Year Plan
Joseph Di Rienzi, Ph.D., Program Coordinator, Mathematics and Physics Department
Alfred T. D'Agostino, Ph.D., Coordinator, Chemistry Department
The School of Arts and Sciences has established a dual-degree program enabling qualified Women's College students to earn both a bachelor of arts degree from Notre Dame and a bachelor of science degree from either the G.W.C. Whiting School of Engineering at The Johns Hopkins University, or the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University.A transfer program to the University of Maryland College of Engineering at College Park is also available that results in two bachelor degrees.
This integrated dual-degree program will enable the student to broaden her knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences and to develop her professional experience in a selected field of engineering.
Graduates of the program have positions with organizations such as NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center, Lockheed Martin, U.S. Naval Research Laboratories, CSX Corporation, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Baltimore Gas and Electric Corp., U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center and the Peace Corps.
Students in the program will be admitted initially by Notre Dame, where they typically will spend three years fulfilling general education requirements and completing advanced work in a major for the bachelor of arts degree, such as chemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics. Each student will then apply to Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland, or Columbia University; admission is competitive and is not guaranteed. If admitted, the student will spend an additional two years completing the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in one of the following disciplines:
Aerospace engineering is concerned with the physical understanding, analysis and design of aerospace vehicles operating within and above the atmosphere (University of Maryland).
Biomedical engineering encompasses the application of engineering principles to medical and biological problems (only available at Columbia University).
Chemical engineering relies upon the laws of chemistry, physics and mathematics to change the constitution of substances via chemical processes. Chemical engineers develop processes, design equipment, operate plants and guide applications, and work in the chemical, petroleum, metallurgy, plastics and pharmaceutical industries (The Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland or Columbia University).
Civil engineering reflects the breadth of the engineering disciplines in the planning and designing of the nation's buildings, bridges, transportation systems and environmental programs (The Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland or Columbia University).
Electrical and Computer engineering includes the fields of communications, control systems, electronics and digital systems (The Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland or Columbia University).
Materials science and engineering is concerned with the characterization and manipulation of structure, properties, performance, processing and production of all materials (The Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland or Columbia University).
Mechanical engineering deals with the concerns of energy through useful mechanical devices (The Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland or Columbia University).
When the bachelor of science degree is awarded from the engineering school, the bachelor of arts degree from Notre Dame also will be granted. It is possible to receive a bachelor of arts degree from Notre Dame in four years if a student is able to complete the chosen Notre Dame major and the student attends the School of Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park. Please see the program coordinator for details on this option.
Students who wish to pursue a dual degree will make preliminary application during their first year of study at Notre Dame. Because of its proximity to Notre Dame's campus, a student may take some courses at Hopkins during her sophomore and junior years.
Transfer students planning to pursue the dual degree in engineering should clearly indicate that on the application form. Questions about eligibility for the program should be directed to the program coordinator.
Programs of Study
Dual-Degree Programs in Physics and Aerospace, Civil, Computer, Electrical and Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
Dual-degree programs available in physics and one of the following fields of engineering: aerospace, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical or nuclear.
A student enrolled in this program generally follows the major requirements for physics at Notre Dame through the junior year.
Required Courses
PHY-101 and 102 General Physics I, II (8)
PHY-201 Modern Physics (3)
PHY-316L Classical Mechanics (3)
MAT-211, 212, 213 Calculus I, II, III (11)
MAT-214 Calculus of Vector Fields (1)
MAT-243 Linear Algebra (3)
MAT-315 Differential Equations (3)
CST-171 Programming Concepts (3) or CST-295 C++ Programming (3)
CHM-110, 111 General Chemistry I, II (8)
PHY-411L Quantum Physics I (3)
PHY-427L Electricity and Magnetism II (3)
ECO-212 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
Physics majors are expected to complete at least one of the
following:
Internship
Teaching Apprenticeship
Research Experience
At least two other courses in either physics, mathematics, computer science or engineering at the 300 level or higher (6)
Students interested in specific engineering fields should consult with the coordinator for additional course suggestions specific to their engineering field.
Dual-Degree Program in Chemistry and in Chemical or Materials Science and Engineering
A student enrolled in this program follows the major requirements for the chemistry degree at Notre Dame through the junior year. Consult the department coordinator for chemistry major program requirements. Students should indicate their interest to the department coordinator and declare a major in chemistry.
Please take note of cycling of advanced courses and consult the engineering institution for additional requirements.
Required Courses
CHM-110, 111 General Chemistry I and II (8)
CHM-210, 211 Organic Chemistry I and II (8)
CHM-301, 302 Physical Chemistry I and II (8)
CHM-303 Analytical Chemistry (4)
PHY-101, 102 General Physics I and II (8)
PHY-201 Modern Physics (3)
MAT-211, 212 Calculus I and II (8)
MAT-315 Differential Equations (3)
ECO-212 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
Dual-Degree Program in Chemistry and in Biomedical Engineering
A student enrolled in this program follows a modified version of the major requirements for chemistry at Notre Dame. Students should indicate their interest to the department coordinator and declare a major in chemistry.
Please take note of cycling of advanced courses and consult the engineering institution for additional requirements.
Required Courses
CHM-110, 111 General Chemistry I and II (8)
CHM-210, 211 Organic Chemistry I and II (8)
CHM-301, 302 Physical Chemistry I and II (8)
PHY-101, 102 General Physics I and II (8)
PHY-201 Modern Physics (3)
MAT-211, 212 and 213 Calculus I, II and III (11)
MAT-243 Linear Algebra (3)
MAT-315 Differential Equations (3)
CST-171 Programming Concepts (3) or CST-295 C++ Programming (3)
ECO-212 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
Five-Year Plan
Sample program of study for the dual-degree physics/engineering major. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.
See course descriptions for a list of required courses and description of course and program options.
| Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First year | |||
| PHY-101 General Physics I | 4 | PHY-102 General Physics II | 4 |
| MAT-211 Calculus I | 4 | MAT-212 Calculus II | 4 |
| General Education/Elective | 3 | CST-171 Programming Concepts or MAT-243 Linear Algebra |
3 |
| ENG-101 College Writing | 3 | Foreign Language | 3 |
| IDS-100 Perspectives in Education | 3 | General Education | 3 |
| [17 credits] | [17 credits] | ||
| Second year | |||
| PHY-201 Modern Physics | 3 | PH 316L Classical Mechanics* | 3 |
| General Education/Elective | 3 | MAT-315 Differential Equations or elective |
3 |
| MAT-213 Calculus III | 3 | CHM-111 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM-110 General Chemistry I | 4 | CST-171 Programming Concepts or MAT-243 Linear Algebra |
3 |
| ECO-212 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | MAT-214 Calculus of Vector Fields | 1 |
| Physical Education | 1 | General Ed | 3 |
| [17 credits] | [17 credits] | ||
| Third year | |||
| PH 415L Quantum Mechanics I | *3 | PHY/MAT/CSC/EGR 300/400 level | 3 |
| PH 417L Electricity and Magnetism | *3 | PHY/MAT/CSC/EGR 300/400 level | 3 |
| PHY/MAT/CSC/EGR 300/400 level | 3 | General Education/Electives | 9 |
| General Education/Electives | 6 | [15 credits] | |
| [15 credits] | |||
| Fourth and Fifth Year: Engineering School | |||
| Courses to be determined by program and school chosen | |||
NOTES:
Students interested in specific engineering fields should consult
with program coordinator for course suggestions when choosing
physics, mathematics, computer science or engineering courses at
the 300/400-level.
Courses with a designation of "L" are taught at Loyola. Notre Dame students take the courses through the cooperative program. For more information, contact the program coordinator.
Winterim sessions should be reserved for general education courses or possibly an internship.
See individual program sections for course descriptions.