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This really is not correct. In order to be a 3-2 program, the student has to get several of the basic engineering courses (eg statics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, dynamics) out of the way before Junior year. These are “engineering courses” and are the same courses their compatriots at the engineering schools are taking. Often there is also an “Intro to Engineering” course which covers the basics of the types of work involved in different fields. It’s not like the student arrives at the Engineering school with no clue. Well at least not much less clue than the other students there.</p>