Pre-Engineering
Interested in becoming an engineer? UW-Eau Claire offers a rigorous curriculum and experiential learning opportunities that will prepare you for a successful career in engineering.
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Known for its strong reputation and long history of producing skilled grads, UW-Eau Claire's physics department attracts some of the top students in the Midwest. This means you'll share the classroom with students like you — motivated, eager to learn, and ready to become an engineer.
Pre-engineering is not a major at UW-Eau Claire, but rather a declaration of your intention to continue your education and become an engineer. A specific major is not required to become an engineer, but many UWEC pre-engineering students choose to pursue the university's Geological Engineering Dual Degree or the Physics and Engineering Dual Degree. Students interested in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering can also start their engineering journey at UWEC.
Graduate school admission requirements and prerequisites may differ depending on what school you are considering, so it is important to check for specific requirements. In general, students interested in an engineering career will have heavy coursework in science and math.
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As the top master's-level university for undergraduate research, many pre-engineering students work directly with faculty on groundbreaking engineering research. Many of our students work directly with faculty and local professionals on groundbreaking research projects, driving innovation and making real improvements to the world around us.
At UW-Eau Claire, you'll have access to some of the same testing instruments, equipment, and software found in the industry right now. Our innovative facilities include a Materials Science and Engineering Center, an observatory, research labs, electronics labs, a machine shop, and so much more.
UWEC graduates fare very well in seeking admission into regional engineering graduate programs. Previous students have gone on to study and pursue careers in a variety of disciplines, including aerospace, astronautics, biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, geological, industrial, metallurgical, and nuclear engineering.
Every pre-engineering student is assigned a faculty advisor who will provide individualized attention and is available to answer questions about engineering programs, courses, and other concerns. They also have up-to-date information on the admission requirements of regional engineering schools and can help you plan your schedule accordingly.
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Many fields of engineering also require coursework and knowledge related to chemistry, statics, dynamics, differential equations, and computer programming.
Here are a few courses in Pre-Engineering at UW-Eau Claire.
PHYS 356
Dynamics
A continuation of Physics 255. Dynamics of rigid bodies, moments of inertia, work, energy, impulse, and momentum.
PHYS 374
Electrical, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials
A description of the behaviors of crystalline solids. Topics include crystallography, diffraction, and the electrical, optical and magnetic properties of materials. Semiconducting materials and devices will also be discussed.
PHYS 240
Computational Physics
An introduction to the use of computational tools for solving physical problems. Topics include an introduction to computing, visualization techniques, numerical integration, and numerical solutions to differential equations.
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