Program Overview

Engineering, B.S.

The program for each student majoring in engineering is developed individually through consultation with the student's major adviser and leads to a bachelor of science in engineering degree. The degree is designed to meet ABET accreditation requirements.

Requirements

The requirements for the Engineering, B.S. program include:

• a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of a combination of college-level mathematics and basic sciences with experimental experience
• a minimum of 45 semester credit hours of engineering topics consisting of engineering sciences and engineering design and utilizing modern engineering tools
• a broad education component that complements the technical content of the curriculum
• a culminating design experience within the major

Basic Science and Mathematics Requirements

In meeting the minimum of 30 hours of basic science and mathematics, students must complete the following:

• MST 111: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4 hours)
• MST 112: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4 hours)
• MST 205: Applied Multivariable Mathematics (4 hours)
• or MST 113 and MST 121: Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra I
• PHY 113 and 113L: General Physics I and General Physics Lab (4 hours)
• or PHY 123 and 123L: General Physics I Honors and General Physics I Honors Lab
• Select at least one additional 100-level or 200-level basic science course which has both lecture and laboratory components (4 hours)

Engineering Topics Requirements

In meeting the minimum of 45 hours of engineering topics, students must complete the following:

• EGR 111: Introduction to Engineering Thinking and Practice (4 hours)
• EGR 112: Introduction to Engineering Measurement and Analysis (4 hours)
• EGR 211: Materials and Mechanics (4 hours)
• EGR 212: Transport Phenomena (4 hours)
• Additional EGR courses to be made available in the coming years

Recommended Course Sequence

To be well positioned for junior level EGR coursework and to complete the degree in four years, students should complete the following courses during the first two years and earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the following courses:

• MST 111: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4 hours)
• MST 112: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4 hours)
• MST 205: Applied Multivariable Mathematics (4 hours)
• or MST 113 and MST 121: Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra I
• PHY 113 and 113L: General Physics I and General Physics Lab (4 hours)
• or PHY 123 and 123L: General Physics I Honors and General Physics I Honors Lab
• EGR 111: Introduction to Engineering Thinking and Practice (4 hours)
• EGR 112: Introduction to Engineering Measurement and Analysis (4 hours)
• EGR 211: Materials and Mechanics (4 hours)
• EGR 212: Transport Phenomena (4 hours)
• At least one additional 100-level or 200-level basic science course which has both lecture and laboratory components (4 hours)

Honors Program

Highly qualified majors are invited by the department to apply for admission to the honors program in engineering through the major adviser. To be graduated with the designation "Honors in Engineering," students must:

• pass EGR 381 (Research)
• write a paper on the results of the research in that course
• pass an oral exam on the research and related topics given by a committee of three engineering faculty members
• obtain a GPA of at least 3.3 in engineering and 3.0 overall