ENGINEERING PHYSICS MAJORS

Students who earn undergraduate degrees in Engineering Physics have a wide variety of career opportunities. Many go on to graduate study in physics or a related field, while others find employment in research and development in industry, in areas such as electronics, optics, materials science, aerospace, and computers. Our undergraduate programs are designed to permit students to choose courses that will enhance their opportunity for graduate education or employment. The appeal of the Engineering Physics degree stems from its broad base of physics courses and its flexibility:

Each Engineering Physics major chooses to specialize in a particular engineering discipline, and plans a course of study in joint consultation with an advisor from the Physics Department and an advisor from the chosen department in the College of Engineering. The choice of engineering specialty must be made before applying for entrance to the Professional Program in Engineering Physics, and preferably before the second term of the sophomoe year.
 

1. Overview of the new curriculum

The OSU Physics Department has recently implemented a total revision of all the upper-division theory courses. This document describes the requirements of the new curriculum.

Our new junior-year curriculum teaches physics as physicists think about it, namely in terms of concepts that broadly underlie the various subfields: wave motion, entropy, symmetry, rotations and so forth. These case studies, or Paradigms, are taught in intensive modules of approximately three weeks' duration. They are followed in the senior year by one-term Capstone courses presenting the deductive structure of each of the major sub-disciplines.

2. Background

Your high-school background should include math at least through pre-calculus. It is helpful if you complete chemistry and physics courses in high school, but they are not required. You will probably find the material in your first-year chemistry and physics classes more familiar if you have taken the courses in high school, but you shouldn't hesitate to take these university courses even if you lack a high-school background. Your math background is much more important; you should be ready to start calculus (Mth 251) at the beginning of your freshman year. However, if you must complete one term of math (Mth 112) before starting calculus you can do so without delaying your physics curriculum; if more than one term of pre-calculus math is needed, it will delay your entry into the physics curriculum. If you lack an adequate math background, you should use the summer before you start at OSU to strengthen your background, perhaps by taking courses at your local community college.

Many students transfer into OSU from community colleges and other institutions. The Engineering Physics curriculum is designed to accommodate transfer students. THE TRANSITION TO OSU SHOULD BE PLANNED WELL IN ADVANCE BY CONSULTING WITH AN ADVISOR IN THE OSU PHYSICS DEPARTMENT. Adequate planning can smooth the transition to the OSU degree program, and often can reduce the time spent in residency at OSU.

3. Degrees offered

By cooperative arrangement with the College of Engineering, the Department of Physics offers the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics. In the process of earning a B.S. degree in Engineering Physics, some students may also qualify for a B.S. degree in Physics with the Applied Physics Option. Engineering courses required for the Engineering Physics degree can count toward satisfying the requirements for the Physics degree. Your adviser can help you work out the details necessary to qualify for this dual degree program.

ABET: The Engineering Physics program is in the process of being reviewed for certification by ABET(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). To keep abreast of these developments, prospective students should regularly check the EP advising website, www.physics.orst.edu/Advising/EPInfo.html .

4. Advising

Each undergraduate major is assigned a faculty adviser. Before registration EACH TERM, you must meet with your adviser and obtain a signed study slip listing the courses you will take. These meetings are to help you make acceptable progress toward completing your degree and to see that you don't overlook any departmental or university requirements. A list of students and their assigned advisers is posted on the Departmental Bulletin Board between Rooms 301 and 303. If your adviser is not available, you may consult with another adviser, the Head Adviser, or, in emergencies, the Department Chair. For advising on the Engineering portion of the program the student should see one of the coadvisers from the College of Engineering. Midterm schedule adjustments (e.g. drops, withdrawals) should also be discussed with your adviser.

All variations from the approved departmental curricula must be approved in writing by the head adviser AND the Department Chair. Discuss the proposed changes with your adviser and then make the request in writing, a copy of which will be maintained in your academic file. Note that this procedure applies only to modifications of departmental requirements. College or university requirements can be changed only through academic petitions to the College of Engineering or the Registrar's Office respectively.

5. Admission to the Professional Program in Engineering Physics

Freshmen and sophomores are generally classified as pre-engineering students. See the Policies and Rules of the Pre-Engineering Program of the College of Engineering to find out about academic requirements. To gain admission into the professional program in Engineering Physics, the following courses of the Pre-Engineering Physics Program must be completed:

Ph 211, 212, 213
Ch 201
Mth 251, 252, 254, 256, and Mth 306 or equivalent (Mth 253 + Mth 341)
Wr 121 and either Comm 111 or Comm 114
Engr 201
either: Engr 202 and 203
   or: Engr 211, and either Engr 212 or Engr 213

During your last term as a pre-engineering student (normally spring term of the Sophomore year), you may apply through the College of Engineering for admission into the professional program in Engineering Physics, which will be based on a review of your academic work in the above courses. Generally, a grade-point average of about 2.7 or above is required. Exceptions can be made in special circumstances for students whose grade-point average is slightly below the cut-off or who lack one of the required courses. Students entering the Professional Program must declare their choice of an engineering discipline as the focus of their degree plan.

Once you are admitted into the professional program, you may begin taking upper-division courses in engineering to satisfy the requirements of your degree program. The professional program consists of all courses except Baccalaureate Core and free electives.

6.  Internships

Most Engineering Physics students experience an internship before their graduation.  As defined by ABET, an internship consists of att least 400 hours of profession-related activity under professional supervision.  These experiences typically take the form of a part time job in the summer after the junior year.

7. Degree requirements

University requirements are summarized in the Schedule of Classes and the General Catalog. See also the Policies and Rules of the Professional Engineering Program of the College of Engineering for information about academic requirements and standards. Your pre-engineering and professional engineering courses may not be taken by S/U grading, and you must earn at least a C grade in each or repeat it (see Section 5).

You must satisfy the requirements of the Baccalaureate Core. See the General Catalog for details. Note that the physical science requirement can be satisfied by either your introductory physics course (Ph 211, 212, 213) or chemistry course (Ch 201, 202, 205). It is not necessary to complete another physical science course for the Baccalaureate Core. You must, however, complete at least one term of biological science, which is required by the Baccalaureate Core. Engineering Physics students must complete at least 3 credit hours of technical writing and 3 credit hours of speech. These requirements may be fulfilled by choosing Wr 327 and either Comm 111 or Comm 114 for the Writing II and III requirements of the Baccalaureate Core. Each student's curriculum must include at least 6 credit hours of a coherent sequence in a subject in social science or the humanities. This may be fulfilled by supplementing a course from the Baccalaureate Core with an additional closely-related course, if approved by an advisor.

Each student must formulate a degree plan in consultation with an advisor from the Physics Department and an advisor from the chosen discipline in the College of Engineering. Both advisors must approve IN ADVANCE the proposed plan of studies. The approved curriculum must include at least 51 credit hours of approved Engineering courses which form an integrated sequence. About one-third of the course content should be design related, in an integrated sequence which culminates in and includes all terms of a senior design course in an engineering discipline. This may include 3 credit hours of WIC.

Physics: The following physics courses must be completed by all students:
 

Ph 211, 221, 212, 222, 213, 223	Ph 427 or 428
Ph 314	Ph 431
Ph 421, 422, 423	Ph 461
Ph 424, 425, 426	Ph 481

In addition, a minimum of 5 credit hours must be selected from the non-blanket Physics courses with numbers of 411 or higher.

Chemistry: Ch 201, 202, 205 or equivalent series (e.g. Ch 121, 122 or Ch 221, 222)

Mathematics: Mth 251,252,254,255,256,306

Statistics: St 314

Computer Skills: Ph 265 or another programming course in a high-level language, such as Fortran or C.

Engineering Science and Design: Each student must formulate a degree plan in consultation with the head advisor from the Physics Department and an advisor from the chosen discipline in the College of Engineering. Both advisors must approve IN ADVANCE the proposed plan of studies. The approved curriculum must include at least 51 credit hours of approved Engineering courses which form an integrated sequence. About one-third of the course content should be design related, in an integrated sequence which culminates in and includes all terms of a senior design course in an engineering discipline. This may include 3 credit hours of WIC.

The following engineering courses are required of all Engineering Physics students:
 

1.	2.	3.	4.
Engr 201	either Engr 202 and Engr 203 or Engr 211 and Engr 212 or Engr 211 and Engr 213	Engr 390	either Engr 311 or Ph 441

In addition, first-year students are strongly encouraged to enroll in an Engineering orientation course, such as Engr 111, ECE 111, ME 101, ChE 101, etc.

8. Transfer students

Students who intend to transfer to OSU from another institution should arrange to consult with an OSU advisor at the earliest possible time. If possible, community college transfers should speak with an advisor before planning the community college curriculum.

Students who plan to enter OSU after two years of previous work and to graduate in two additional years should complete courses equivalent to Ph 211, 212, 213; Mth 251, 252, 254, 255, 256, 306; Ch 201, 202, 205; and the required 9 hours of sophomore Engr credits. Additional courses may be needed for some engineering disciplines. Failure to complete these courses, especially the physics and math courses, will almost certainly add a full year to your studies at OSU

9. Sample Curriculum

The following curriculum illustrates one possible way to satisfy all of the departmental, college, and university requirements in four years. Your particular set of courses and the sequence in which you take them may differ from this sample. Perspective and Synthesis courses are chosen according to the your interests from lists of Baccalaureate Core courses to satisfy University requirements.

Sample Curriculum* -- B.S. in Engineering Physics

*See the requirements in Section 5 and your advisor for further information regarding your specific engineering specialty. Additional sample curricula for some popular engineering disciplines are posted at the Engineering Physics Advising website, www.physics.orst.edu/Advising/EPInfo.html

PARADIGMS: A paradigm is an example or pattern. The courses in our junior-year curriculum of case studies are called Paradigms. Each is a 2-unit course that explores an important example of a concept in physics, bringing the student's understanding of that topic from the descriptive level of the introductory lower-division courses up to the full level of sophistication typical of the senior year. Mathematical and conceptual tools are learned as needed. Instructional methods vary to fit the material, and feature frequent use of computer visualizations, demonstrations,hands-on experiments, and group problem solving sessions.

Each term has 3 Paradigms courses, for a total of 6 credits per term. There are 9 different Paradigms in the junior year. The catalogue descriptions are given on the next pages. All the Paradigms courses are scheduled at 13:00-13:50 on M, W, F and 12:00-13:50 on T, R (i.e. 7 hours per week).  PH 428 and PH 429 are offered in alternate years.

A supplemental Paradigm, PH 320 SYMMETRIES AND IDEALIZATIONS, opens the Fall term.  It is intended to ease the transition from lower to upper division courses.  Participation is encouraged but not required.

The Paradigm courses for Winter and Spring terms are 4 weeks each, but one week is common to all three in a particular term, so that only one Paradigm in any term runs for 4 weeks continuously. The other two run for three weeks continuously with an additional week either at the beginning or end of the term. In Winter, the first week of term is occupied by a Preface - a series of classes common to all the Winter term Paradigms. (There is not a separate Preface for each Paradigm.) In Spring, the last week is a series of classes, called a Postscript, common to the Spring term Paradigms.

You'll attend 10 weeks of classes if you're taking all three Paradigms for a particular term (the usual situation for majors), 7 weeks if you take two of them, and 4 weeks if you take one. Your particular academic history may excuse your from attending the Prefaces if you have the prior consent of the instructor.

Finals for the Paradigms will be entirely at the descretion of the instructor. The instructor may choose to use regularly scheduled class time for all or part of the evaluations. Alternatively, the instructor may choose an appropriate Finals Week slot or may schedule a Monday evening final the week after the last class of that Paradigm. If used, this last alternative will be listed in the Schedule of Classes.

Add/Drops and Withdrawals: Special add/drop and withdrawal procedures are in place for the Paradigms, because of their unusual structure. These will be announced in class.

CAPSTONES: A capstone is the stone that sits on top, and here, Capstone refers to a regular 10-week course in one of the major subdisciplines in physics that rounds out the ideas learned in the Paradigms. We offer Capstone courses in Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Mathematical Methods, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics.

SPECIALTY COURSES: You are required to choose at least five credits in the new curriculum from among the non-blanket Physics courses with numbers of 411 or higher. Advanced survey courses in Solid State Physics (PH475/575), Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (PH485/585) and Nuclear and Particle Physics (PH495/595) are available (subject to demand) to undergraduates who have completed the appropriate prerequisite courses. We encourage you to use the physics electives and free electives for these courses to gain some advanced knowledge of modern topics, many of which are important in today's technology.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS from the Catalog

CH 201-202. *CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING MAJORS (3,3).
A sequence of selected chemistry topics for pre-engineering students. This sequence and CH 219 prepares students to take advanced laboratory courses in chemistry. (CH 121 is accepted in lieu of high school chemistry as a prerequisite for this sequence.) Must be taken in order. PREREQ: One year of high school chemistry and acceptable aptitude test scores. Lec/Lab/Rec. (Bacc Core Courses)

CH 205. LAB (1)

COMM 111. *PUBLIC SPEAKING (3).
Public communication as it relates to informative and persuasive discourse. The theory and practice of public speaking in informative and persuasive contexts. (Bacc Core Course)

COMM 114. *ARGUMENT AND CRITICAL DISCOURSE (3).
Examination of argumentation as a part of human interaction and investigation. The course emphasizes the processes by which people give reasons to gain adherence and to justify beliefs and actions. The course includes readings, writing, and presentations concerned with the nature of arguments, processes of arguing, and argument criticism. (Bacc Core Course)

ENGR 111. ENGINEERING ORIENTATION I (3).
Engineering as a profession, historical development, ethics, curricula and engineering careers. Introduction to problem analysis and solution, data collection, accuracy and variability. PREREQ: College algebra and trigonometry. Lec/lab.

ENGR 201. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS (3).
Electric theory laws. Circuit analysis of dc circuits. Natural, step, and sinusoidal responses of circuits. Operational amplifier characteristics and applications. PREREQ: Sophomore standing in Engineering. Lec/lab.

ENGR 202. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS (3).
Steady-state ac circuits--single and three-phase. Resonance, mutual inductance, operational amplifier applications. PREREQ: ENGR 201. Lec/lab.

ENGR 203. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS (3).
Two-port networks, transfer functions, transient analysis. PREREQ: ENGR 201. Lec/lab.

ENGR 211. STATICS (3).
Analysis of forces induced in structures and machines by various types of loading. PREREQ: Sophomore standing in engineering. Lec/lab.

ENGR 212. DYNAMICS (3).
Kinematics, Newtons laws of motion, and work-energy and impulse-momentum relationships applied to engineering systems. PREREQ: ENGR 211; PH 211; sophomore standing in engineering. Lec/lab.

ENGR 213. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (3).
Properties of structural materials; analysis of stress and deformation in axially loaded members, circular shafts, and beams, and in statically indeterminate systems containing these components. PREREQ: ENGR 211; sophomore standing in engineering. Lec/lab.

ENGR 311. THERMODYNAMICS (3).
Laws of thermodynamics, closed and open (control volume) systems; thermodynamic properties cycles. PREREQ: MTH 256; CH 202. Lec.

ENGR 390. ENGINEERING ECONOMY (3).
Time value of money; economic study techniques, depreciation, taxes, retirement, and replacement of engineering facilities. PREREQ: Sophomore standing in Engineering.

MTH 251. *DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS (4).
Differential calculus for engineers and scientists. Rates of change: the derivative, velocity, and acceleration. The algebraic rules of differential calculus and derivatives of polynomial, rational, and trigonometric functions. Maximum-minimum problems, curve sketching, and other applications. Antiderivatives and simple motion problems. PREREQ: MTH 112. (Bacc Core Course)

MTH 252. *INTEGRAL CALCULUS (4).
Definite integrals, elementary applications to area, force, and work. Integral tables and basic techniques of integration, calculus of logarithmic and exponential functions, polar coordinates, applications to areas, volumes, force, work, and growth and decay problems. PREREQ: MTH 251. (Bacc Core Course)

MTH 254. *VECTOR CALCULUS I (4).
Vectors and vector functions. Surfaces, partial derivatives, gradients, and directional derivatives. Multiple integrals wit applications. Related matrix and linear algebra concepts. PREREQ: MTH 252. (Bacc Core Course)

MTH 255. *VECTOR CALCULUS II (4).
Double integrals in polar coordinates, triple integrals in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Introduction to vector analysis: divergence, curl, line integrals and work, surface integrals, conservative fields, and the theorems of Gauss and Stokes. PREREQ: MTH 254. (Bacc Core Course)

MTH 256. *APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (4).
First order linear and nonlinear equations, and second order linear equations. Applications to electric circuits and mechanical oscillators. Introduction to the Laplace transform and higher order equations. Introduction to linear systems of differential equations, eigenvalues and normal modes. Related matrix and linear algebra concepts. Solution methods and applications appropriate for science and engineering. PREREQ: MTH 254. (Bacc Core Course)

MTH 306. LINEAR ALGEBRA AND SERIES (4).

PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS (4).
A comprehensive introductory survey course intended primarily for students in the sciences and engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and optics. Elementary calculus is used. Laboratory work accompanies the lectures. Concurrent enrollment in a recitation section is strongly recommended. PREREQ: MTH 251 for PH 211; MTH 252 and PH 211 for PH 212; MTH 254 and PH 212 for PH 213. COREQ: MTH 252 for PH 211, MTH 254 for PH 212. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)

PH 221, PH 222, PH 223. RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 211, 212, 213 (1).
One-hour weekly session for the developemnt of problem- solving skills in calculusbased general physics. COREQ: PH 211 or PH 211H for PH 221; PH 212 or PH 212H for PH 222; PH 213 or PH 213H for PH 223.

PH 265. SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING (3).
Basic computational tools and techniques needed for courses in science and engineering. Project approach to problem solving using symbolic and compiled languages with visualization. Basic computer literacy assumed. COREQ: MTH 251. Crosslisted as MTH 265.

PH 314. INTRODUCTORY MODERN PHYSICS (4).
An elementary introduction to relativity and quantum theory, emphasizing the experiments that revealed the limitations of classical physics. Applications include the properties of atoms, nuclei, and solids. Laboratory work accompanies lectures. PREREQ: PH 213. COREQ: MTH 256.

PH 421. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS 1: OSCILLATIONS (2).
Dynamics of small oscillations in mechanical and electrical systems, Fourier
spectral analysis, vector spaces, coupled oscillators, damped and driven
oscillators, resonance. PREREQ: PH 213.

PH 422. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS 2: STATIC VECTOR FIELDS (2).
Theory of static electric and magnetic fields, including sources, superposition, using the techniques of vector calculus, including Stokes' and divergence theorems, computational techniques and computer visualizations. PREREQ: PH 213, COREQ: Mth 255.

PH 423. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS 3: ENERGY AND ENTROPY (2).
Energy and entropy in heat engines, refrigerators, heat pumps, thermodynamic potentials, phase transitions, applications. PREREQ: PH 212.

PH 424/524. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS 4: WAVES IN ONE DIMENSION (2).
One dimensional waves in classical and quantum mechanics, barriers and wells, reflection and transmission, resonance and normal modes, wave packets with and without dispersion, continuous bases. PREREQ: PH 314, PH 321. PH 425/525. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS 5: QUANTUM MEASUREMENTS AND SPIN (2). Quantum postulates and sequential measurements, superposition and basis transformations, Stern-Gerlach experiment, matrices and commutators, quantum uncertainty and statistical ensembles. PREREQ: PH 314, PH 424. COREQ: Mth 341.

PH 426/526. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS 6: CENTRAL FORCES (2).
Central forces - gravitational and electrostatic, angular momentum and spherical harmonics, separation of variables in classical and quantum mechanics, hydrogen atom. PREREQ: PH 314, PH 323.

PH 427/527. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS 7: PERIODIC SYSTEMS (2).
Quantum waves in one-dimensional periodic potential, Bloch waves, band structure, phonons and electrons in solids, reciprocal lattice, x-ray diffraction. PREREQ: PH 314, PH 424/524.

PH 428/528. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS 8: RIGID BODIES (2).
Rigid body dynamics, invariance, angular momentum, rotational motion, tensors and eigenvalues. PREREQ: PH 314, PH 426/526.

PH 429/529. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS 9: REFERENCE FRAMES (2)
Inertial frames of reference, collisions, rotations, Special Relativity, Galilean and Lorentz transformations, symmetries and conservation laws invariants, non-intertial frames, equivalence principle. PREREQ: PH 314.

PH 431/531. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: ELECTROMAGNETISM (3).
Static electric and magnetic fields in matter, electrodynamics, Maxwell equations, electromagnetic waves, wave guides, dipole radiation. PREREQ: PH 424/524, PH 426/526.

PH 435/535. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: CLASSICAL MECHANICS (3).
Hamiltonian and Lagrangian formulation of classical mechanics, systems of particles, scattering, noninertial reference frames, continuous systems. PREREQ: PH 424/524, PH 426/526.

PH 441/541. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: THERMAL AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS (3).
Entropy and temperature, Boltzmann distribution, thermal radiation, ideal gas, Fermi and Bose gases, chemical reactions, phase transformations, kinetic theory.
PREREQ: PH 322, PH 451/551.

PH 451/551. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: QUANTUM MECHANICS (3). Wave mechanics, Schroedinger equation, operators, harmonic oscillator, identical particles, atomic fine structure, approximation methods and applications. PREREQ: PH 424/524, PH 425/525, PH 426/526.

PH 461/561. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: MATHEMATICAL METHODS (3). Complex algebra, special functions, partial differential equations, series solutions, complex integration, calculus of residues. PREREQ: PH 424/524, PH 426/526, Mth 256.

PH 475/575. INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE PHYSICS (3). Solid state phenomena: electric, magnetic, optical, thermal & mechanical. Band structure, phonons, conductivity, magnetoresistance, spectroscopies, Fermi surfaces, magnetism. Descriptions in terms of simple models. PREREQ: PH 451/551, COREQ: PH 427/527.

PH 481/581.   PHYSICAL OPTICS (4). Wave propagation, polarization, interference, diffraction, and selected topics in modern optics. PREREQ: PH 432/PH 532 or equivalent. Cross-listed as ECE 481.

PH 482/582. OPTICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (4). Laser theory, laser systems, photodetectors, coherent optical detection. PREREQ: ECE 391 or PH 481/581 or equivalent. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as ECE482.

PH 483/583. GUIDED WAVE OPTICS (4). Optical fibers, fiber mode structure and polarization effects, fiber interferometry, fiber sensors, conventional and coherent fiber communications, coherent OTDR, integrated opto-electronic devices. PREREQ: ECE 391 or PH 481/PH 581 or equivalent. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as ECE 483.

PH 485/585. ATOMIC, MOLECULAR AND OPTICAL PHYSICS (3). Atomic and molecular structure, interaction with electromagnetic fields, atomic and molecular spectra, spectroscopic techniques, laser theory, nonlinear optics.
PREREQ: PH 431/531, PH 451/551.

PH 495/595. INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS (3).
Elementary particles and forces, nuclear structure and reactions.
PREREQ: PH 451, PH 441, PH 429

ST 314. INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS (3).
Probability, expectation, common probability distributions, sampling distributions, statistical inference, one- and two-sample problems, regression analysis. PREREQ: MTH 253.

WR 121. *ENGLISH COMPOSITION (3).
Introduction to critical thinking, the writing process, and the forms of expository writing. Intensive writing practice, with an emphasis on revision. The term in which the student takes the course is determined alphabetically; see Schedule of Classes. PREREQ: Students scoring below 36 on the Test of Standard Written English are strongly advised to take WR 115 before enrolling in WR 121. Consult English Department for further information. Required of all students. (Bacc Core Course)

WR 327. *TECHNICAL WRITING (3).
Continued practice in writing with an emphasis on the rhetorical and critical thinking demands of writers in scientific and technological fields. PREREQ: WR 121. (Bacc Core Course)

last update 29 September 2005