Engineering
Laura Van Wormer (1993), Chair, Associate Professor of Physics
Liaison, Dual Degree Engineering Program
B.S., University of Toledo;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
http://home.hiram.edu/www/physics/laura_van_wormer.htm
Requirements for Dual Degree Students
Physics 213 & 214: Fundamentals of Physics I & II
Chemistry 120 & 121: General Chemistry I & II
Computer science 170 or 171, and 172 Java Programming
Mathematics 198, 199 & 200: Calculus I, II & III
Mathematics 218: Linear Algebra
Mathematics 243: Differential Equations
Additionally, one must complete or nearly complete a major (depends on departmental requirements)
Hiram College core curriculum requirements must be fulfilled.
The Dual Degree Engineering program (also called a binary engineering program) gives students the advantages of a liberal arts education: focus on written and oral communication skills, exposure to a broad range of topics, ways of thinking that employers value, and close, personal attention from faculty. Along with these benefits, the student also has the advantage of training in a technical field.
Dual degree students are GUARANTEED admission to either Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland or to Washington University in St. Louis if they maintain a 3.0 GPA overall and a 3.0 GPA in their science and math courses while at Hiram.
Students who participate in the dual degree program graduate after five years (three at Hiram, two at the engineering school) with a Bachelor of Arts from Hiram College AND a Bachelor of Science. from the engineering school.
Students are still eligible for financial aid that fifth year, and there are some excellent scholarships available at Washington University, which can be awarded to Hiram's most promising dual degree students.
The choice of academic major depends on what type of engineering the student wishes to pursue. Consult our web page for further information about types of engineering and the related majors as well as typical schedules for the various types of engineering: http://home.hiram.edu/www/physics/Dual_degree.htm.