Math/Physics (Engineering 3-2 Program), B.S.

Bethel offers a cooperative engineering program in coordination with the University of Notre Dame and with Trine University. A student enrolled for either program completes three years of study at Bethel University (as outlined below) and two additional years at either Notre Dame or Trine. Upon successful completion, the student is awarded a B.S. in Math/Physics from Bethel University, and a B.S. in Engineering from the cooperating institution.

To participate in the program, Bethel University requires that each engineering student maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, earn a “C” or better in all major courses, receive a favorable recommendation from the Engineering Program Coordinator, and be accepted by one of the cooperating institutions. Students should consult with their Bethel engineering program advisor about the current requirements of the cooperating institutions. Application to a cooperating institution should (typically) be made in the third year of study at Bethel University.

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

BIBL 215Old Testament Literature

3

BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3

CHEM 163General Chemistry I

4

COMM 171Speech Communication

3

ENGL 101Written Communication II

3

ENGL 102Written Communication III

3

 

Art/Drama/Music

3

OR

LIT Literature

3

 

Economics/History Elective

3

KINE 252Fitness/Wellness

1

 

KINE 117On the Ball Training

1

OR

KINE 124Aerobics

1

OR

KINE 128Physical Fitness

1

OR

KINE 135Weight Training

1

 

MATH 131Calculus I

4

PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHIL 452Senior Experience

1

 

PSYC 182General Psychology

3

OR

SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3

 

THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3

Total Credit Hours:41

Major

CHEM 164General Chemistry II

4

 

CSC 121Programming I: Control Structures

3

OR

ITSC 121Foundational Programming 1

3

 

ENGR 101Introduction to Engineering

3

MATH 132Calculus II

4

MATH 231Calculus III

4

MATH 242Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

4

MATH 252Probability and Statistics

3

PHYS 121General Physics I

4

PHYS 122General Physics II

4

PHYS 222General Physics III

4

PHYS 301Quantum Physics

4

Total Credit Hours:41

Choose one of the following concentrations:

For those interested in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

ENGR 225Statics

3

ENGR 226Dynamics

3

PHYS 310Thermodynamics

3

ENGR 327Solid Mechanics

4

Total Credit Hours:13

For those interested in Computer Science

CSC 221Programming 2: Design & Object-Oriented Programming

3

MATH 210Discrete Mathematics

3

CSC or PHYS Electives

6

Total Credit Hours:12

For those interested in Chemical Engineering

CHEM 365Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 366Organic Chemistry II

4

 

CHEM 280Analytical Chemistry

4

OR

CHEM 461Physical Chemistry I

3

Total Credit Hours:11-12

For those interested in Electrical Engineering

CSC 221Programming 2: Design & Object-Oriented Programming

3

ENGR 225Statics

3

PHYS 310Thermodynamics

3

PHYS 344Electricity and Magnetism

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Credits transferred from Trine University or the University of Notre Dame

Total Credit Hours:25-27

Total Credit Hours: 120