A Guide For The Future 17³Ô¹Ï Student
Classes You Need for Success at 17³Ô¹Ï
You should take courses in math, science and related subjects to get a strong foundation to study engineering in college.
Math
Our engineering advisors expect to see four years of high school math, a core component of all engineering disciplines.
Our degree programs begin at Calculus 1, so students should be prepared to take Cal 1 their first semester of college. If you do not begin Cal 1 your first semester, the degree plan may take you longer than 4 years.
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STEM Teachers
Are you a STEM teacher who wants to get connected? The College of Engineering is happy to visit your classroom, assist with lesson planning, or schedule a group visit to our facilities!
Take Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment Classes
Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment (DE) courses are excellent ways to prepare your time here at 17³Ô¹Ï. The value of these courses goes beyond earning college credit, as it showcases your ability to succeed in an academically challenging environment.
Test |
Score |
Courses Covered |
| AP Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 2413 (Calculus 1) |
| AP Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2413 (Calculus 1) and MATH 2414 (Calculus 2) |
| AP Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1111 (General Chemistry 1 Lab) and CHEM 1311 (General Chemistry 1) |
| AP Physics 1 | 3 | Transfer Credit |
| AP Physics 2 | 3 | General Transfer Credit |
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Take the First Step!
The first step toward your future engineering begins right now with a connection to our College of Engineering staff. Our staff can help you learn more about great college programs, arrange a campus visit, talk to a current student, explore scholarship possibilities and more. We can't wait to meet you!
Contact
College of Engineering
Phone: (409) 880-8714
Email: engineering@lamar.edu
4400 MLK Blvd.
P.O. Box 10057
Beaumont, Texas 77710