The Department of Physics and Astronomy coordinates the preengineering program at the University of Montana-Missoula. This program is desgined to provide preengineering majors with a solid foundation in math, physics, and engineering courses in order for these students to be well-qualified to transfer to an engineering school.
We offer two engineering courses which are described below. In addition, a suggested course load for a pre-engineering major is shown.
Physics 195: Introduction to Engineering
This class is an introduction to the different disciplines
of engineering. Students will
learn basic skills needed to become an engineer, design, how to approach
calculations, AutoCAD, Excel, engineering ethics, and communication
skills.
Corequisite: Math 121.
Physics 295: Engineering Mechanics - Statics
This class covers the laws governing mechanical
equilibrium. Equilibrium equations
are used to compute the reactions and internal forces resulting from applied
loads. Specifically, it covers
addition of forces, equilibrium of particles in two and three dimensions,
equilibrium of structures, member forces for trusses and hinged frames,
internal shear and moment forces, shear and moment diagrams, and moments of
inertia of areas and solids.
Prerequisite:
Physics 221.
Sample Pre-engineering Program
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Potential Technical Electives
| Selection of technical electives should be based on transfer school and major. 6 - 9 credits recommended in the first 2 years. | ||
| Comm111A | 3 | Introduction to public speaking |
| Math 341 | 3 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
| Geol 100, 101 | 3 | General Geology and lab |
| Geol 226 | 3 | Mineralogy and Petrology |
| Geol 330 | 3 | Structural Geology |
| Geol 480 | 3 | Geohydrology |
| Phys 301 | 3 | Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientist |
| Phys 321 | 3 | Electronics for Scientist |