3+2 Engineering / Applied Physics / Systems Science / Faculty/
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Location: Sowa Hall 239
Phone: 401-865-2164
Fax: 401-865-1438
The Department of Engineering-Physics-Systems offers undergraduate programs designed to prepare individuals for careers in applied science and engineering. The department has a combined engineering program which has affiliations with Columbia University and Washington University in St. Louis . Applied physics and multidisciplinary courses of study emphasizing systems science leading to the bachelor of science degree are also available. The department also offers minors in applied physics and systems science.
3+2 Engineering
The most popular program is the 3+2 plan in which a student spends three years in a pre-engineering curriculum at Providence College where the humanities, science, and mathematics are blended to produce the kind of fundamental background needed for future problem solvers. The final two years of study are spent in an engineering concentration of the student's choice at one of our affiliate universities. Students may participate in graduation ceremonies at Providence College at the end of their fourth year. The degree from the associated university is awarded at the end of the fifth year.
The Major
At the completion of the five-year program, the successful candidate receives two degrees: a B.S. individualized program degree in mathematics, chemistry, and physics from Providence College, and a B.S. in an engineering concentration from the associated university.
Engineering concentrations at the affiliated universities include:
Special areas of study are available in environmental, biomedical, computer engineering, systems science, and engineering and other multi-disciplinary engineering fields.
For detailed information on the requirements for the 3+2 engineering program, as well as course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog.
Applied Physics
The Department of Engineering-Physics-Systems offers a cross-disciplinary program in applied physics that combines the traditional physics program with courses in systems science. The program builds skills in problem solving, planning, and technical management while preparing students for a variety of career and/or graduate study options.
Career possibilities for applied physics majors include:
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medicine
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law
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forensics
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technical writer
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data analyst
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statistician
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research
The Major
A major is offered in applied physics which leads to the bachelor of science degree. In addition, the College offers a major in physics/secondary education which leads to the bachelor of arts degree.
The Minor
A minor in applied physics is available.
For detailed information on the requirements for the applied physics major or minor, as well as course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog.
Systems Science
The Department of Engineering-Physics-Systems offers a minor in systems science.
The Minor
A minor in systems science is available.
For detailed information on the requirements for the systems science minor, as well as course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog.
The Faculty
Professors
Stephen J. Mecca, Ph.D.
Joseph E. Robertshaw, Ph.D., Emeritus
Associate Professor
Louis H. Cadwell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors
Robert G. LaMontagne, Ph.D. [sabbatical Fall 2008]
Lynne M. Lawson, Ph.D., Chairperson
Therese A. Moreau, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
David Schmitter, M.S.
Visit the Web pages maintained by Department of Engineering-Physics-Systems:
http://www.providence.edu/eps/