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Engineering Curriculum
First-year engineering students take courses designed to give them a broad understanding of the principles and practices of engineering and to teach them the basic engineering skills they will need for advanced courses, internships, and careers in engineering. At the same time, students also take math and science basics required for future classes. The first-year engineering curriculum remains general, and allows students to explore the various engineering programs before declaring a major.
Sample First Quarter Schedule
The first quarter schedule will look very similar to this structure depending upon Math placement and credit from AP tests and Post-Secondary Option classes.
| Engineering 100.xy | 1 credit hour |
| Math course depending upon placement | 5 credit hours |
| Engineering 181/191 | 3/4 credit hours |
| Chemistry or Physics | 5 credit hours |
| 4 courses | 14-15 credit hours |
We recommend a schedule of 14-15 hours the first quarter, as this is a transition quarter from high school culture to a university system and culture.
Engineering Student Support
Academic Advisors for Engineering Pre-Majors and Engineering Undeclared
Students who meet with their advisors and professors regularly are typically the most successful students. They are more likely to graduate on time and make the best decisions about what courses to take. Engineering Academic Advisors teach the Engineering 100 classes.
Engineering Career Services
First-year Engineering students can register with Engineering Career Services at the end of their first year at Ohio State. Meeting with advisors and faculty members is another great way to learn about internship and career opportunities.
Help, Don’t Hover
Most parents want to continue to be involved in their child’s life once the student becomes a Buckeye. You want to make sure they’re successful, that they’re making good decisions, and that they’re going to class. We don’t blame you.
However, college is a time for personal growth and independence. It is a time for parents to support their children—mostly from the sidelines.
We encourage you to talk to your student about classes, internships, leadership activities, their future plans, etc. Please encourage him/her to discuss concerns with their academic advisor or their professor. However, please know that we are not at liberty to talk to you about these things on behalf of your student. We know, you might be the one footing the tuition bill, but there are federal laws that protect all student education records. Learn more about this regulation.
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