Pre-engineering courses are required by each program; specifics vary from program but examples are given below for the Dartmouth 2-1-1 program and the Columbia 3-2 program. A student interested in these programs must complete these courses in the first two or three years at Hamilton, and additional eight non-technical courses.
| Dartmouth 2-1-1 Requirement |
Hamilton equivalent |
| Calculus 1 (Math 3) |
Math 113 |
| Calculus 2 (Math 8) |
Math 116 |
| Vector Calculus (Math 13) |
Math 216 |
| Physics 1 (Phys 13) |
Phys 190/200 |
| Physics 2 (Phys 14) |
Phys 195/205 |
| Chemistry (Chem 5) |
Chem 120 |
| Computer Science (CoSci 5) |
CSci 110 |
| Differential Equations (Math 23) |
Math 235 |
| Linear Algebra (Math 22) |
Math 224 |
| Columbia 3-2 Requirement |
Hamilton equivalent |
| Calculus 1 (Math UN1101) |
Math 113 |
| Calculus 2 (Math UN1102) |
Math 116 |
| Vector Calculus (APMA E2000) |
Math 216 |
| Physics 1 (Phys UN1401) |
Phys 190/200 |
| Physics 2 (Phys UN1402) |
Phys 195/205 |
| Chemistry (Chem UN1401) |
Chem 120 |
| Computer Science (e.g. COMS W1004) |
CSci 110 |
| Principles of Economics (Econ UN1105) |
Econ 100 |
| Differential Equations (Math UN2030) |
Math 235 |
| Linear Algebra (Math UN2010) |
Math 224 |
In addition to the program prerequisites, students must complete a major at Hamilton. A sample degree plan is given below for a major in physics with no advanced placement; details will vary depending on the chosen major at Hamilton and intended engineering program.
First Year
| Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| Math 113 — Calculus I |
Math 116 — Calculus II |
| Phys 190 — Mechanical Universe |
Phys 195 — Waves and Fields |
| Writing-Intensive Elective |
Elective |
| Econ 100 |
Elective |
Second Year
| Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| Phys 290 — Quantum Physics |
Phys 295 — Electromagnetism |
| Math 224 — Linear Algebra |
Math 235 — Differential Equations |
| Chem 120 — Principles of Chemistry |
Phys 245 — Computers and Electronics |
| Elective |
Elective |
Third Year
| Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| Phys 370 — Thermodynamics/Stat Mech |
Phys 390 — Research Seminar |
| Math 216 — Vector Calculus |
CSci 110 — Intro. to Computer Science |
| Phys 350 — Classical Mechanics |
Phys 348 SSIH requirement |
| Elective |
Elective |
