Course Sequence Flowcharts
The course sequence flowcharts for RMC’s Engineering and Engineering Physics majors can be found via downloadable links below. Please refer to the Randolph-Macon College academic catalog for up-to-date official graduation requirements.
Engineering Flow Chart
Accessible Engineering Flow Chart
Year 1 Fall – 15 cr
- Math 131/141 Calc I 4 cr.
- PHYS 151 Intro Physics I 4 cr.
- Foreign Lang 1 3 cr.
- English 185 4 cr.
Year 1 J-term – 3 cr
- EPHY 150 Intro Eng. Phy 3 cr.
Year 1 Spring – 14 cr
- Math 132/142 Calc II 4 cr.
- PHYS 152 Intro Phys II 4 cr.
- Foreign Lang 2 3 cr.
- AE Pillar 3 cr.
Year 2 Fall – 14 cr
- Math 203 Multivar (QS) 4
- ENGR 220 CAE-Design 4 cr.
- EPHY 250 Statics 3 cr.
- HC Pillar 3 cr.
Year 2 J-term – 3 cr
Year 2 Spring – 13 cr
- Math 307 Diff Eq. 3 cr.
- PHYS 210 Digital 4 cr.
- EPHY 255 Dynamic 3 cr.
- CL Pillar 3 cr.
Year 3 Fall – 13 cr
- ENGR 320 Thermo 3 cr.
- ENGR 400 Solid Mech Lab CC 1 cr.
- EPHY 300 Solids 3 cr.
- Ethics 3 cr.
- GE Pillar 3 cr.
Year 3 J-term – 3 cr
Year 3 Spring – 14 cr
- ENGR 420 CAE-Analysis 4 cr.
- ENGR 401 Fluid Mech Lab CC 1 cr.
- EPHY 350 Fluids 3 cr.
- NW Culture* 3 cr.
- Diversity & Inclusion* 3 cr.
Year 4 Fall – 12 cr*
- ENGR 495 Senior Design Sem. 3 cr.
- ENGR Elective 3 cr.
- Writing Attentive* 3 cr.
- SP or QS Pillar CSCI 111 (rec.) 4^ cr.
Year 4 J-term – 3 cr*
Year 4 Spring – 12 cr*
- ENGR 496 Capston EL/CS 3 cr.
- ENGR Elective 3 cr.
- Oral Comm* 3 cr.
- Math or Basic Science Elective (see list) 3*-4 cr.
Pillar Course
- Pillars need to fulfill area requirements
- (*) If not satisfied by a pillar course
- Can be any order
- (^) 3 credit course does not guarantee 120 credits
Engineering Physics Flow Chart
Accessible Engineering Physics Flow Chart
Year 1 Fall – 15 cr
- Math 131/141 Calc I 4 cr.
- PHYS 151 Intro Physics I 4 cr.
- Foreign Lang 1 3 cr.
- English 185 4 cr.
Year 1 J-term – 3 cr
- EPHY 150 Intro Eng. Phy 3 cr.
Year 1 Spring – 14 cr
- Math 132/142 Calc II 4 cr.
- PHYS 152 Intro Phys II 4 cr.
- Foreign Lang 2 3 cr.
- Aeth Express 3 cr.
Year 2 Fall – 13 cr
- Math 203 Multivar (QS) 4
- PHYS Elective (e.g. PHYS 205 or from list) 3 cr.
- EPHY 250 Statics 3 cr.
- Human Cond 3 cr.
Year 2 J-term – 3 cr
Year 2 Spring – 14 cr
- Global Exper 3 cr.
- EPHY 255 Dynamic 4 cr.
- Civic Life 3 cr.
- PHYS 210 Digital 4 cr.
Year 3 Fall – 14 cr*
- Open Elective 3 cr.
- EPHY 300 Solid Mech. 3 cr.
- Non-Physics Science Lab Course 4 Cr
- Sci. Process Or Quant & Symbol SP or QS 3 or 4* cr.
Year 3 J-term – 3 cr
Year 3 Spring – 13 cr
- NW Culture* 3 cr.
- EPHY 350 Fluids 3 cr.
- Non-Physics Science Lab Course 4 Cr
- Diversity and Inclusion * 3 cr.
Year 4 Fall – 13 cr
- Open Elective 3 cr.
- Open Elective 3 cr.
- Open Elective 3 cr.
- ENGR 400 Solid Mech (or ENGR 401 in spring) Lab CC 1 cr.
- Writing Attentive* 3 cr.
Year 4 J-term – 3 cr
Year 4 Spring – 12 cr
- Oral Comm* 3 cr.
- Open Elective 3 cr.
- Open Elective 3 cr.
- EPHY 496 Capston EL/CS 3 cr.
Pillar Course
- Pillars need to fulfill area requirements
- (*) if not satisfied by a pillar course
- Can be any order
Wellness: 2 courses required in 4 years
Academic Catalog
File Notes:
- Credits are shown in parentheses
- Courses in ENGR, EPHY, PHYS, and MATH often require pre-requisites and should be taken in the order listed unless advised otherwise by a faculty member.
- General Education course placements are examples. Students should meet with their advisor to discuss when to take each course.
- Students who complete PHYS 151 during the sophomore year or who wish to double-major in another subject are encouraged to consider the Engineering Physics (EPHY) major.
Computing requirements
Randolph-Macon College Engineering does not have a specific laptop hardware requirement. Some students use PCs, while others use Macs. RMC’s Information Technology Services group is a “Dell shop”, meaning that Dell is the standard on campus, and that is the brand they are best equipped to maintain and service. Students, however, are welcome to choose what brand and operating system best fits their needs.
As part of the Engineering major, classes are taught using the Solidworks program. This is available in the lab and you are not required to have a laptop that runs it. HOWEVER, part of the license includes the opportunity for students to load Solidworks on their own computers for free.
The following computer specifications are recommended to run Solidworks 2021. If you are buying a new laptop for college, you may want to consider a computer that is at least this powerful:
- Windows 10
- 64-bit Operating System
- 3.3GHz or faster processor clock speed
- Core i7 or newer
- >= 16GB of RAM
Curriculum Questions
Questions regarding curriculum may be directed to the Head of Engineering Programs:
