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Engineering Dual Degree

This is a “3+2,” or Dual Degree, program that allows a student in approximately 5 academic years to obtain both a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University of West Georgia and an engineering degree from Kennesaw State University.

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60

Core Credit Hours

45

UWG Major Credit Hours

25

Non-UWG Credit Hours

Plan Your Degree
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Plan Your Degree

Term 1: Fall
Course Name Credit Hours
C1: ENGL 1101

English Composition I

 3
M: MATH 1113

Precalculus

 4
XIDS 2002

First-Year Seminar

 2
I2: XIDS 2001

The Physical Universe

 1
T1: CHEM 1211/1211L

Principles of Chemistry I

 4

Milestones:

  • Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better
  • Complete Math 1113

Term 2: Spring
Course Name Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 1102

English Composition II

 3
T3: MATH 1634

Calculus I

 4
T2: CHEM 1212/1212L

Principles of Chemistry II

 4
I1: Oral Communications
 3
P: Citizenship 3

Milestones:

  • Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better
  • Complete Calculus I

 

14 Fall Credit Hours + 17 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name Credit Hours
F: PHYS 2211/2211L

Principles of Physics I

 4
F: MATH 2644

Calculus II

 4
MATH 2853

Elementary Linear Algebra

 3
S: Social Science 3
A: Humanities 3

Term 2: Spring
Course Name Credit Hours
F: PHYS 2212/2212L

Principles of Physics II

 4
F: MATH 2654

Calculus III

 4
MATH 3303

Ordinary Differential Equations

 3
P: Citizenship 3
A: Humanities 3

Milestones:

  • Complete Introductory Physics sequence
  • Complete Math up to Calculus III

 

17 Fall Credit Hours + 17 Spring Credit Hours = 34 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name Credit Hours
PHYS 3503

Modern Physics

 3
PHYS 3113

Mechanics

 3
FL/MATH OR PHYS Elective 3
PHYS Elective 3
S: Social Science
 3

Term 2: Spring
Course Name Credit Hours
PHYS 3213

Thermodynamics

 3
PHYS 3313

Electricity and Magnetism

 3
FL OR MATH Elective 3
PHYS Elective 3
PHYS Elective 3

Milestones:

  • Fill out application to transfer to
  • Engineering Program

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Complete Degree Requirements at Engineering School

After completing the academic requirements of UWG and the participating engineering institution, the student will be awarded the bachelor’s degree from UWG.

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Crush Your Course

First Year:

  • Enroll in XIDS 2001: Physical Universe and Core IMPACTS courses.
  • Complete math courses through Calculus 1.
  • Take Principles of Physics 1 (or ASTR 2313) in your second semester.
  • Attend physics workshops.
    Meet with your Physics mentor.

Middle Years:

  • Complete Principles of Physics.
    Take Modern, Mathematical, Mechanics, E&M and Thermal.
  • Establish your pathway/concentration.
  • Take core and electives to balance upper-level coursework.

Last Year:

  • Finish your degree requirements.
    Complete your research/internships.
  • Present at a conference.
  • Write a scientific paper.
    Finish strong.
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Find Your Place

First Year:

  • Meet Physics faculty and learn about their research and scholarship opportunities.
  • Join the Physics Engineering club.
  • Connect with junior/senior/physics students and ambassadors.

Middle Years:

  • Become a Student Assistant for a physics lab, workshops, or the Observatory.
  • Get involved in research or an internship.
  • Apply for summer internships or REUs.
  • Attend a scientific conference.

Last Year:

  • Become a Physics Ambassador.
  • Expand your professional network.
  • Apply for internships in local industries or graduate programs.
  • Attend career fairs. Send your resume to one of our alumni.
Broaden Your Perspectives
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Broaden Your Perspectives

First Year:

Middle Years:

Last Year:

Connect Off-Campus
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Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

  • Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
  • Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.

Middle Years:

  • Complete an internship in your field.
  • Consider a summer or part-time job.
  • Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.

Last Year:

  • Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
  • Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
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Take Care of Yourself

First Year:

Middle Years:

Last Year:

Pave Your Path
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Pave Your Path

First Year:

Middle Years:

  • Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
  • Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
  • Draft your personal statement.
  • Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.

Last Year:

  • Request references from professors and supervisors.
  • Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
  • Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
  • Attend an interview workshop.
  • Apply for graduate programs.

Careers

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Career Opportunities

This degree may help you get work as the following:

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Astronomer
  • Data Scientist
  • Geophysicist
  • Lab Manager
  • Medical Physicist
  • Optical Engineer
  • Physics Teacher
  • Professor
  • Research Scientist

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