Course Requirements for Engineering Plans

Specific course prerequisites for dual degree engineering programs of study at an affiliated school:

All dual-degree programs require that the student complete the general education requirements of Augustana University. A major must also be completed at Augustana, but it is possible for some departments to allow one or more courses to be transferred back from the engineering school in order to complete major requirements. These courses must be relevant to the Augustana major content area. Every effort is made to maintain a current list of course requirements on this page, but students are strongly encouraged to check with the partner institutions for the most up-to-date information.


Washington University in St. Louis

The following courses should be completed at Augustana University if you wish to participate in the dual degree engineering program with Washington University in St. Louis.

A student's GPA must exceed 3.25 in both their technical coursework (science and mathematics classes) and in their overall coursework. A minimum of 60 credit hours of transferable college credit are needed (courses with grades below C- do not transfer).

All B.S. degrees in engineering require:

CHEM 120 — Accelerated General Chemistry OR CHEM 116 — General Chemistry
COSC 210 — Computer Science I
MATH 151 — Calculus I
MATH 152 — Calculus II
MATH 153 — Calculus III
MATH 220 — Linear Algebra (strongly recommended)
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
PHYS 221 — General Physics I
PHYS 222 — General Physics II

  • FYS 110, ENGL 110 or acceptable examination scores in English composition.
  • Humanities and social sciences: No fewer than 15 semester hours in approved areas; this sequence must include at least six semester hours in humanities and three semester hours in social sciences.
  • Proficiency in English is required of all applicants. International applicants who will not have a minimum of three years of documented study at an English-speaking institution in a country where English is the primary language of daily living are required to submit official TOEFL IBT scores to WashU. TOEFL scores must be less than two years old to be valid. Please request ETS to send official scores to Institution Code 6929 at the time of application. WUSTL is unable to offer admission without official scores, therefore you should plan to complete the test before the dual degree program application deadline. If a TOEFL is required as a part of your application and is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed by WUSTL for admission.
  • A minimum of 90 semester hours of transferable college credit (courses with grades below C-minus do not transfer)

Biomedical Engineering also requires:

BIOL 120 — Biological Principles I
BIOL 121 — Biological Principles II
BIOL 233 — Genetics (recommended)
BIOL 234 — Cell Biology (recommended)

  • A second semester of general chemistry with lab is required: CHEM 117 or CHEM 222.
  • MATLAB experience is recommended. PHYS 321 includes MATLAB instruction.

Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering also requires:

BIOL 120 — Biological Principles I
BIOL 121 — Biological Principles II
BIOL 234 — Cell Biology (recommended)
CHEM 201 — Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 202 — Organic Chemistry II (strongly recommended)
PHYS 321 — Computational Physics (strongly recommended for MATLAB proficiency)

  • A second semester of general chemistry with lab is required: CHEM 117 OR CHEM 222.
  • A second semester of organic chemistry, physical chemistry and a course on energy and environment from a scientific point of view are strongly recommended.

Computer Science and Computer Engineering also requires:

COSC 211 — Computer Science II

  • Note: Computer science majors are not required to complete chemistry or differential equations.

Environmental Engineering also requires:

BIOL 120 — Biological Principles I
BIOL 121 — Biological Principles II
BIOL 180 OR similar environmental science course
CHEM 201 — Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 202 — Organic Chemistry II (strongly recommended)
PHYS 140 OR similar course on environmental policy
PHYS 321 — Computational Physics (strongly recommended for MATLAB proficiency)

Mechanical Engineering also suggests: 

PHYS 321 — Computational Physics (strongly recommended for MATLAB proficiency)

  • Completing the physics major is strongly recommended by WUSTL as the best preparation for the mechanical engineering program.

There are three master's degree routes for dual degree students at Washington University in St. Louis:

  • Engineering undergraduate degree (two-year option): Students enroll into the WUSTL engineering dual degree program as traditional undergraduate dual degree students, taking two years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree. After completing one year at WUSTL, qualified students may optionally apply for admission into an engineering master's program. Admitted students are classified as graduate students during their third year at WUSTL; these students may be eligible for graduate aid during the third year based upon their first-year undergraduate WUSTL GPA.
  • Engineering undergraduate & graduate degrees (three-year option): After completing 90 credits at Augustana, students enroll directly into both an engineering master's program and an undergraduate engineering program at WUSTL. Students earn both engineering degrees and are classified as graduate students for all three years at WUSTL. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is typically required for entry into the program. For all students admitted, tuition is reduced — 50% the first year at WUSTL, 55% the second year and 60% for the third year.
  • Direct admission into a master's program: After completing a non-engineering undergraduate degree from an affiliated school, qualified students may enroll directly into an engineering master's program at WUSTL (no undergraduate engineering degree is earned). Graduate financial aid is based on the student's GPA at Augustana. The award amount operates on a sliding scale: 3.20 is the minimum GPA to begin receiving a 10% tuition scholarship, with up to 50% of tuition awarded for those with a 3.80 GPA or higher. Students should apply directly using the online application form.

The minimum undergraduate preparation for all WUSTL master's degree programs may be found on the WUSTL dual degree program website.


Columbia University

The following courses should be completed at Augustana University if you wish to participate in the combined plan engineering program with Columbia University.

In addition to the course requirements below, students must be enrolled full time at Augustana for the past three years and have an overall and pre-engineering GPA of 3.30 or higher, as calculated by Columbia. The grade for each science or engineering prerequisite class must be 3.0 or better on the first attempt. All Augustana degree and major requirements must be completed by the end of the spring semester of application to Columbia. Students need a favorable recommendation letter from the combined plan liaison and science instructor, a math instructor, and a certification of English proficiency as directed by the Columbia website.

All engineering majors require:

CHEM 116 — General Chemistry I OR CHEM 120 — Accelerated General Chemistry
COSC 210 — Computer Science I
MATH 151 — Calculus I
MATH 152 — Calculus II
MATH 153 — Calculus III
PHYS 221 — General Physics I
PHYS 222 — General Physics II
PHYS 321 — Computational Physics

  • Satisfaction of the Augustana General Education requirements, including ECON 120 — Principles of Economics I and FYS 110 — First Year Seminar (or ENGL 110). A minimum of 27 non-technical credit hours must be transferred to Columbia. Non-technical credit hours should help a student to learn perspectives and principles of the humanities and social sciences through discussion, debate and writing.

Applied Mathematics also requires:

CHEM 116 — General Chemistry I OR BIOL 120 — Biological Principles I OR a sequence of courses including BIOL 233, BIOL 234 and BIOL 366
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
PHYS 370 — Modern Physics Lab
PHYS 371 — Modern Physics I

Applied Physics also requires:

CHEM 116 — General Chemistry I OR BIOL 120 — Biological Principles I OR a sequence of courses including BIOL 233, BIOL 234 and BIOL 366
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
PHYS 370 — Modern Physics Lab
PHYS 371 — Modern Physics I

Biomedical Engineering also requires:

BIOL 120 — Biological Principles I
BIOL 233 — Genetics
BIOL 234 — Cell Biology (requires CHEM 201 prerequisite)
BIOL 366 — Advanced Human Physiology
CHEM 222 — Inorganic Chemistry (if CHEM 120 taken instead of CHEM 116 and CHEM 117)
MATH 220 — Linear Algebra
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
PHYS 321 — Computational Physics
PHYS 331 — Electronics for Science and Engineering 
PHYS 371 — Modern Physics I

Chemical Engineering also requires:

CHEM 201 — Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 222— Inorganic Chemistry (if CHEM 120 taken instead of CHEM 116 and CHEM 117)
MATH 220 — Linear Algebra 
MATH 310 — Differential Equations

Civil Engineering also requires:

MATH 220 — Linear Algebra 
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
PHYS 321 — Computational Physics
PHYS 341 — Analytical Mechanics

  • Geology course

Computer Engineering also requires:

COSC 211 — Computer Science II (Java based)
MATH 220 — Linear Algebra
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
MATH 320 — Discrete Structures
PHYS 331 — Electronics for Science and Engineering
PHYS 371 — Modern Physics I

Computer Science also requires:

COSC 211 — Computer Science II (Java based)
MATH 320 — Discrete Structures

Earth and Environmental Engineering also requires:

MATH 220 — Linear Algebra
CHEM 201 — Organic Chemistry I OR PHYS 371 — Modern Physics I
CHEM 222— Inorganic Chemistry (if CHEM 120 taken instead of CHEM 116 and CHEM 117)

  • A sequence of courses including BIOL 233, BIOL 234 and BIOL 366.
  • Courses in geology, climate and alternative energy resources are recommended but may be taken at Columbia University.

Electrical Engineering also requires:

COSC 211 — Computer Science II (Java based)
MATH 220 — Linear Algebra
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
PHYS 331 — Electronics for Science and Engineering
PHYS 371 — Modern Physics I

Engineering Mechanics also requires:

MATH 220 — Linear Algebra
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
PHYS 341 — Analytical Mechanics

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR): Engineering Management Systems also requires:

ACCT 210 — Principles of Accounting I
BSAD 330 — Principles of Finance
COSC 260 — Computer Science III
COSC 327 — Advanced Data Structures
MATH 220 — Linear Algebra
MATH 315 — Probability and Statistics

IEOR: Financial Engineering also requires:

ACCT 210 — Principles of Accounting I
BSAD 330 — Principles of Finance
COSC 211 — Computer Science II (Java based)
MATH 220 — Linear Algebra
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
MATH 315 — Probability and Statistics

  • In addition, this IEOR track requires a separate application after arriving at Columbia. Not all applicants are assured admission. Students interested in this rigorous concentration should demonstrate consistent strength in calculus, computer programming, linear algebra, differential equaitons, computer programming, probability and statistics.

IEOR: Industrial Engineering also requires:

ACCT 210 — Principles of Accounting I
BSAD 330 — Principles of Finance
COSC 260 — Computer Science III
MATH 220 — Linear Algebra
MATH 315 — Probability and Statistics

IEOR: Operations Research also requires:

ACCT 210 — Principles of Accounting I
BSAD 330 — Principles of Finance
COSC 260 — Computer Science III
MATH 220 — Linear Algebra
MATH 315 — Probability and Statistics

Materials Science and Engineering also requires:

CHEM 222— Inorganic Chemistry (if CHEM 120 taken instead of CHEM 116 and CHEM 117)
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
PHYS 370 — Modern Physics Lab
PHYS 371 — Modern Physics I

Mechanical Engineering also requires:

COSC 212 — Introduction to Data Science
MATH 220 — Linear Algebra
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
PHYS 331 — Electronics for Science and Engineering
PHYS 341 — Analytical Mechanics OR BIOL 234 — Cell Biology
PHYS 371 — Modern Physics I OR BIOL 110 — Biological Principles I OR a sequence of courses including BIOL 233, BIOL 234 and BIOL 366


South Dakota State University

The following courses should be completed at Augustana University if you wish to participate in the dual degree engineering program with South Dakota State University.

CHEM 116 — General Chemistry I
CHEM 117 — General Chemistry II
COSC 210 — Computer Science I
MATH 151 — Calculus I
MATH 152 — Calculus II
MATH 153 — Calculus III
MATH 310 — Differential Equations
MATH 315 — Probability and Statistics
PHYS 221 — General Physics I
PHYS 222 — General Physics II

  • Along with these required courses, all students planning to attend SDSU must complete either a physics or mathematics major at Augustana. In addition, to complete the engineering program in two years at SDSU, a prerequisite statics course must be taken before arriving at SDSU. There are two suggested options for students to complete this course before arriving at SDSU. First, students can take advantage of the statics course offered during the January term at Wash U.  Second, students may enroll in the SDSU statics course (EM 214) during one of their semesters at Augustana.