what is a linked course wpi

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Can I transfer my coursework to WPI from another university?

Coursework completed at the graduate level and successfully transferred to WPI from other accredited institutions (see Transfers and Waivers) Graduate coursework completed at the undergraduate level at WPI and not applied toward another degree.

How do I get a second master’s degree at WPI?

Up to 9 credit hours from a previous master’s degree may be used in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a second master’s degree at WPI. Coursework approved for the combined WPI Bachelor’s/Master’s Program. Project work done at the graduate level at WPI.

What is the Global School at WPI?

Engaging the entire university in engaging with the world, The Global School at WPI focuses the resources and experience of one of the nation’s top technological universities to have a positive impact on the world’s problems.

Do Bio-Medical Consortium courses show up on WPI transcript?

Such courses are recorded on the student’s WPI transcript with the grade of CR, and are not included in calculations of grade point averages. However, grades earned in Bio-medical Consortium courses are recorded on the transcript as if the courses were taken on campus.

How many classes do you take at WPI?

A normal load each 7-week term is 1 unit, thus three courses. (There are a relatively small number of 1/6 unit courses too, and all physical education/wellness courses are 1/12 unit.)

How many credits is Iqp WPI?

iqp-qualifying-project-center-worcester-art-gallery-women-575x380. JPG. Unlike an academic course, this nine-credit-hour requirement involves students working in teams, with students not in their major, to tackle an issue that relates science, engineering, and technology to society.

How many credits do you need to graduate at WPI?

In order to get a Bachelor of Science degree, a student needs to finish 45 courses, which consists of 15 courses that are not major specific and 30 that are major requirements. Major requirements vary based on each major, and you can refer to WPI Catalog for major specific requirements.

How many credits is full time WPI?

36 creditsAll full time students are expected to register and enroll in the equivalent of 36 credits (12 classes) each academic year*.

How does WPI Iqp work?

IQP students work with local organizations to tackle real-life problems and challenges where science and technology meet social issues and human needs.

How long is a semester at WPI?

1. We have seven-week terms. Instead of semesters, which are well suited for traditional coursework, a WPI academic year is made up of seven-week terms: four in the traditional academic year and two during an optional summer term.

What is High Distinction at WPI?

If a student completes two majors, the student is awarded a degree with "Distinction" or "High Distinction" if the student meets the criteria above in either or both majors; if both awards are received, the degree is awarded with "High Distinction."

How do you get on the dean's list at WPI?

The WPI community is pleased to announce the new Dean's List students for A and B term 2021. Undergraduate students eligible for the Dean's List have completed two full units of work (including courses and projects) with at least four A's and two B's (or better) during the fall terms.

What is the graduation rate at WPI?

87.4% (For first-time, full-time in 2018–19)Worcester Polytechnic Institute / Graduation rate

What is a failing grade at WPI?

If a student earns a grade lower than C in three or more courses, or if the cumulative overall GPA falls at or below 2.5 after attempting a minimum of 8 credits, the student is academically dismissed.

Does WPI give good financial aid?

98% of Students Get ANY Aid This is 6% HIGHER than the average for Private not-for-profit schools, which is 92%. This is good news - more students getting financial aid means students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are likely getting a pretty good deal on their education.

How competitive is WPI?

WPI Admissions Worcester Polytechnic Institute admissions is more selective with an acceptance rate of 59% and an early acceptance rate of 72.2%.

DEV 1200. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIETY

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DEV 4400. SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND DESIGN IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Cat. II This course provides students with a set of skills that will allow them to address complex problems and design challenges in development engineering. Students will learn to participate in and lead innovation and creativity in collaborative settings. This course includes design projects and case studies, many related to projects at WPI.

ECON 210X. INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

This course examines the theory of international trade and the policies followed by governments with respect to trade of goods and services among nations. Theoretical considerations will include the gains from trade under classical and modern assumptions and the impact of various measures used by governments to either restrict or promote trade.

ECON 216X. ECONOMIC LESSONS FROM THE DUTCH GOLDEN AGE

During the 17th century, the Dutch became a world power, laying the foundation for much of our modern world. Despite the region?s scarce natural resources, the people of the Dutch Republic turned their country into the premier manufacturing, trading and financial center.

ECON 1110. INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS

Cat. I The course focuses upon the implications of reliance upon markets for the allocation of resources in a society, at the household, firm, and community level.

ECON 1120. INTRODUCTORY MACROECONOMICS

Cat. I This course is designed to acquaint students with the ways in which macroeconomic variables such as national income, employment and the general level of prices are determined in an economic system.

ECON 2110. INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS

Cat. II The topics addressed in this course are similar to those covered in ECON 1110 (Introductory Microeconomics) but the treatment proceeds in a more rigorous and theoretical fashion to provide a firm platform for students majoring in Economics or Management, or those having a strong interest in economics.

What is project work at WPI?

Project work done at the graduate level at WPI. Thesis work done at the graduate level at WPI. Departments/programs may limit the use of credit in any of these areas depending upon their specific departmental requirements. The School of Business has additional limits to transfer credits.

How to transfer credits to WPI?

If you are currently a WPI student who wishes to take courses at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution, you must obtain a WPI Transfer Credit Authorization Form from the Registrar's Office. This form and the course description must be taken to the WPI department head and academic advisor for approval before the course is taken. On the form, the department head specifies a minimum grade for transfer. This minimum grade depends on the institution at which the course is taken and how critical the course is to the department. Courses that have not been pre-approved may not receive transfer credit. The completed form must be filed in the Registrar's Office before taking the course. After successful completion of the course, an official transcript should be sent to WPI. Students can check the web for posting of credit. Please note vocational, correspondence, pre-college or review courses are not transferable. Also, noncredit CEU courses, adult enrichment or refresher courses, and CLEP examinations are not recognized for transfer credit.

How many credit hours are required for a masters degree at WPI?

Graduate coursework completed at the undergraduate level at WPI and not applied toward another degree. Up to 9 credit hours from a previous master’s degree may be used in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a second master’s degree at WPI. Coursework approved for the combined WPI Bachelor’s/Master’s Program.

How many courses can you waive in a single student?

A program may waive (with specified substitutions) up to three required courses for a single student.

Do I need to transfer WPI credits?

Courses taken through the consortium do not need to be transferred into WPI. Courses will automatically be part of the WPI transcript. However, if you are taking the course through the consortium to fulfill a WPI distribution requirement, you should check with the Registrar's Office to see if the course has been pre-approved to satisfy the requirement. If not, you will need approval from the relevant department head before taking the course. To apply for approval of a consortium course to satisfy a specific WPI distribution requirement, a student must obtain a WPI Transfer Credit Authorization form from the Registrar's Office. This form and the course description must be taken to the WPI department head for approval before the course is taken. The WPI department head decides whether the proposed course meets the department distribution requirement. If it does, the department head specifies on the form a minimum grade for satisfying the distribution requirement. This minimum grade depends on the institution at which the course is taken and how critical the course is to the department. Courses that have not been pre-approved may receive WPI elective credit. The complete form must be filed in the Registrar's Office before taking the course.

What is a mission in WPI?

Every student that graduates from WPI has a major, but what about a mission? This course helps participants explore their personal values, strengths, and talents and the ways they can use these personal characteristics to improve the world around them. Through the course, participants will identify a personal mission and a plan to work toward achieving their mission. Participants will explore the ways their major and their mission can intersect. Suggested background: FY1800.

What is ELLs course?

This course is to prepare undergraduates looking to become future Commonwealth teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively shelter their content instruction, so that the growing population of English language learners (ELLs) can access curriculum, achieve academic success, and contribute their multilingual and multicultural resources as participants and future leaders in the 21st century global economy. Recommended background: Teaching Methods or equivalent.

What is GPS in college?

Cat. I The Great Problems Seminars (GPS) are a two course sequence designed to engage Worcester Polytechnic Institute's first-year students with current events, societal problems, and human needs. Each seminar starts with an important problem and introduces some of the key disciplinary tools that could be used to attack the problem. The focus for most of the second course will be a research project related to the GPS theme. Students will present their project work in a poster session at the end of the second term. Each seminar is developed and presented by an interdisciplinary pair of faculty. To participate, students must enroll in the two course sequence. Academic credit for the GPS will depend on the theme and the faculty who develop the seminar.

WPI in, for, and with the World

Faced with urgent great challenges, communities around the globe seek solutions and astute and caring partners to help them build a safer, sustainable, and more habitable world. The Global School responds to that need—as only WPI can.

Available Degrees

This yearlong event series focuses on regional and great problem themes within the context of ongoing collaborations with partners from Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Oceania, Asia, Europe, and Glocal (Global/local). The series also includes plenary talks by leading luminaries.

Media Coverage

The director of WPI’s Venice Project Center, Fabio Carrera, was interviewed for the Conde Nast Traveler article. Carrera argues that developing tech and other entrepreneurial industries independent of tourism will create a more livable Venice—and a more attractive home base for new residents.