MATHEMATICS CORE

Take the following courses:

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COMPUTER SCIENCE CORE

Take the following course:

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Take one of the following courses:

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CHEMISTRY CORE

Take the following courses:

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PHYSICS CORE

Take the following courses:

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Complete one of the following options below:

OPTION 1:

PC-202 Intro Physics I

3 CreditsN, QM, WK-FRCorequisite: PC-202L. Corequisite or Prerequisite: MA-130 or MA-230.

PC-202L Intro Physics Lab I

1 CreditNCorequisite: PC-202. Prerequisite or corequisite: MA-130 or MA-230.

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OPTION 2:

PC-204 University Physics

4 CreditsN, QM, WK-FRPre- or Co-requisites: MA-130; FYC-101

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ADDITIONAL PHYSICS CORE

Take the following courses:

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UPPER-LEVEL COURSE

Take an additional 300/400 level Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry course at that 300/400 level.

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CAPSTONE

Take one of the following courses:

AS-450 Astronomy Research II

2-4 CreditsPre-requisites: AS-350 and permission of instructor.

ND-498 Natural Sciences Capstone

1 Credit

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*Additional courses for 3-2 Engineering

The following are examples of courses that may be taken for specific kinds of engineering:

GL-100  Intro to Physical Geology

3 CreditsN 

CH-232 Organic Chemistry I

3 CreditsNPrerequisite: CH-144; Corequisite: CH-233.

NOTE: In addition, students should add to the POE a course in speech, a course in technical writing, and a course in economics.

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*Additional courses for Four-year Engineering Physics

The following are examples of courses that may be taken for four-year Engineering Physics:

NOTE: At least one additional 300 or 400 level Physics, Mathematics, or Chemistry course that carries at least three credits.

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POE Credit Total = 63

Students must complete at least 18 credits at the 300/400-level.  Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.

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This Program of Emphasis includes two options:

3+2 engineering (two degrees) in cooperation with one of our affiliated engineering universities:

The 3+2 option is structured to prepare a student to go to engineering school in our 3+2 program. The physics, mathematics, chemistry and computer science consists of a broad introduction to the field, providing basic knowledge and initial analytical skill development for the engineering profession. Generally, this POE option is designed to meet the entrance requirements of the engineering schools with which we are affiliated: Penn State University, Columbia University, and Washington University in St. Louis. Since these requirements vary somewhat from school to school, advice from the Engineering Advisor is essential in the planning process. Columbia University requires a GPA of 3.3 and all required courses must have a grade of a B or higher. Washington University in St. Louis requires a minimum GPA of 3.25 overall and also in the science and mathematics courses. Many of Penn State's engineering programs also have "Enrollment control" which mean they do not participate in the 3+2 program at the current time. At present time, the following Penn State departments are under enrollment control: Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. None of our other 3+2 cooperating universities have enrollment controls in place. Penn State Harrisburg also offers some engineering programs. Although we do not have a formal 3+2 program specifically with PSU-Harrisburg, students have completed a 3+2 program with them in the past and arrangements may be made on an individual basis.

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 4-year, engineering-oriented Juniata College degree:

This option provides a technical background for a person who wishes to seek general employment in a technical industrial situation which does not require specific engineering training. The mathematics sequence in these three options offers the necessary problem-solving techniques and discipline required for the upper-level physics courses at Juniata and the upper-level engineering courses at an engineering school. The first two years of physics consists of a broad introduction to the field, providing basic knowledge and initial analytical skill development. Substantial laboratory work is included in these options to insure contact with concrete phenomena.
A 3+2 engineering student who decides to extend Juniata's education to four years, but who intends to go to an engineering school for either a BS or a graduate degree in engineering, may find this program to be useful.

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Please note that this POE is not designed for those interested in Chemical Engineering. Please speak both with the Engineering Advisor in the physics department and with a chemistry advisor if you are interested in Chemical Engineering.