Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering at San José State University provides a customizable and interdisciplinary engineering education. Students develop a strong foundation in math, science, and engineering principles, while specializing in a chosen engineering depth area. The program fosters interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving abilities, preparing graduates for careers in various engineering fields or further graduate studies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering (formerly General Engineering) is an interdisciplinary, broadly focused, and customizable program offered by the Interdisciplinary Engineering Program at San José State University. It is designed for students interested in developing engineering skills and knowledge applicable across different fields of study or emerging technologies.
Objectives:
- Provide students with a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering principles.
- Enable students to develop specialized knowledge and skills in a chosen engineering depth area.
- Foster interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Prepare students for careers in various engineering fields or for further graduate studies.
Program Description:
The BSIDE curriculum consists of:
- First Two Years: Focus on courses in math, science, and general education, similar to other engineering curricula.
- Second Two Years: Include required engineering depth and breadth elective courses.
Outline:
Content:
- Mathematics: Calculus I, II, III, Differential Equations or Discrete Math
- Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Engineering: Programming Concepts and Methodology, Introduction to Circuit Analysis, Introduction to Engineering, Mechanics, Renewable Energy Engineering, Programming Concepts for Behavioral and Social Science Applications, Senior Design Project I and II, Engineering Economic Systems, Engineering Probability and Statistics, Fundamentals of Mechatronics Engineering, Technology and Civilization
- Interdisciplinary: Professional and Business Ethics, Engineering Reports, Engineering Economic Systems, Engineering Probability and Statistics, Fundamentals of Mechatronics Engineering, Technology and Civilization
Structure:
- Core Courses (12 units): CMPE 30 or CS 46A, EE 98, ENGR 10, Mechanics
- Interdisciplinary Courses (28 units): BUS3 186, ENGR 100W, ENGR 102, ENGR 120 or CS 46B, ENGR 199A, ENGR 199B, ISE 102, ISE 130, ME 106, TECH 198
- Technical Focus (18 units): Engineering or STEM Depth of four-course sequence (12 units), Technical Electives (6 units)
- Academic Breadth or Minor (12 units): Approved courses based on career goals or a minor degree
Course Schedule:
The 4-Year Roadmap is available online.
Individual Modules with Descriptions:
- Core Courses:
- CMPE 30 or CS 46A: Introduction to programming concepts and methodologies.
- EE 98: Introduction to circuit analysis.
- ENGR 10: Introduction to engineering profession and practice.
- Mechanics: Theory and Application of Statics or Introduction to Materials.
- Interdisciplinary Courses:
- BUS3 186: Professional and Business Ethics.
- ENGR 100W: Engineering Reports.
- ENGR 102: Renewable Energy Engineering.
- ENGR 120 or CS 46B: Programming Concepts for Behavioral and Social Science Applications or Introduction to Data Structures.
- ENGR 199A: Senior Design Project I.
- ENGR 199B: Senior Design Project II.
- ISE 102: Engineering Economic Systems.
- ISE 130: Engineering Probability and Statistics.
- ME 106: Fundamentals of Mechatronics Engineering.
- TECH 198: Technology and Civilization.
- Technical Focus:
- Engineering or STEM Depth of four-course sequence: Approved by the advisor.
- Technical Electives: Approved by the advisor.
- Academic Breadth or Minor: