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College of Engineering - Undergraduate
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ENGINEERING SCIENCE

The curricula in the engineering sciences have been designed to prepare a student to fill the gap between the pure and applied sciences. The programs have been planned to enable the graduate to meet, work, and communicate with scientists and engineers at all levels of research and development, design and production, sales and distribution and to participate in the rapid and efficient translation of the latest scientific discoveries into technological achievements.

The general curriculum outlined below has been developed to give the student a firm foundation in the engineering sciences supported by a thorough grounding and facility in mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, each student will choose an area of specialization in at least one of the Engineering fields of architectural, civil, biomedical, electrical, industrial, or mechanical, and mathematics, chemistry or physics. By being well grounded in both the basic and applied sciences, the student, upon graduation, will be well prepared to assume responsibilities in his/her field of specialization or continue his/her professional development through graduate studies.

The engineering science program is intended primarily for students who expect to pursue graduate studies, and it will not satisfy the licensure requirements for professional engineering registration.

Premedical Studies: When BIL 150 and 160 are added to the course sequence for engineering science, basic premedical requirements are satisfied. Additional specific courses, such as genetics or biochemistry, may be required for admission to certain medical schools. For optimum timing and course selection students who combine premedical studies and engineering science should consult the faculty advisor for engineering science and the Coordinator, Committee on Premedical Studies.

Because of the nature of the curriculum and its goals, the student must maintain a B average. The degree of Bachelor of Science Engineering Science is awarded upon successful completion of the program.

The required curriculum for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science (General Concentration) is shown below as is a typical premed curriculum. A Professional Chemistry Concentration in the Engineering Science Program is available (the Professional Chemistry Program, approved by the American Chemical Society, is also available in the College of Arts and Sciences).

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Engineering Science program is to provide excellent undergraduate and graduate education in engineering that will prepare graduates to meet Societies changing needs and aspirations.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of the Engineering Science program are to educate engineers who:

• have a sound background in the fundamentals of engineering science grounded in mathematics, physics and chemistry

• have abilities and knowledge expected by graduate programs

• are prepared to enter graduate programs with a strong background in pure science

DEGREE PROGRAMS

ENGINEERING SCIENCE CURRICULUM (General Concentration) - 123-124 credits

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MAE 111 Introduction to Engineering I
3
MAE 112 Introduction to Engineering II
2
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
CAE 210 Mechanics of Solids I
3
MTH 110 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
5
ENG 107 Writing about Science
3
PHY 205 University Physics I
3
MTH 112 Calculus II
4
TOTAL
14
PHY 206 University Physics II
3
    PHY 208 University Physics II Lab
1
    TOTAL
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MAE 207 Mechanics of Solids II
3
EEN 201 Electrical Circuit Theory
3
CHM 111 Principles of Chemistry I
3
MAE 202 Dynamics
3
CHM 113 Chemistry Laboratory I
1
CHM 112 Principles of Chemistry II
3
MTH 210 Vectors and Matrices
3
CHM 114 Chemistry Laboratory II
1
PHY 207 University Physics III
3
MTH 310 Multivariable Calculus
3
PHY 209 University Physics III Lab
1
PS/HA Elective*
3
PS/HA Elective*
3
TOTAL
16
TOTAL
17
   
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
IEN 311 Applied Probability and Statistics
3
EEN 204 Electrical Circuits Laboratory
1
MAE 303 Thermodynamics I
3
MAE 241 Measurements Laboratory
3
MTH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations
3
MAE 309 Fluid Mechanics
3
PHY 350 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
3
CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture)
3
PS/HA Elective*
3
MAE 301 Engineering Materials Science
3
TOTAL
15
PS/HA Elective*
3
    TOTAL
16
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MAE 302 Mechanical Behavior of Materials
3
EEN 305 Electronics I
3
MAE 412 System Dynamics
3
PHY 351 Intermediate Electricity and
Magnetism II OR
3
CHM 360 Physical Chemistry I (Lecture)

3
CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture)
3
PHY 360 Introduction to Modern Physics
3
CHM 205 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I OR
1
PS/HA Elective*
3
Applied Elective***
3
TOTAL
15
Technical Elective**
3
    PS/HA Elective*
3
    TOTAL
13 or 15

* People and Society (PS)/Humanities and Arts (HA) Electives are selected from the appropriate table found in this Bulletin in the College of Engineering section.

** Technical Electives are advanced courses in mathematics, science or engineering, approved by the Faculty Advisor, as appropriate for individual objectives. The Department recommends that students take Engineering Administration (MAE 410) as a possible technical elective. It is a part of the professional registration examinations, and professional registration, a desirable qualification for all engineers, is essential for those in consulting work and those employed by large utilities.

*** Applied electives are advanced courses selected in coordination with the Faculty Advisor and require his/her approval.

ENGINEERING SCIENCE (Premed Concentration) - 124 credits

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MAE 111 Introduction to Engineering I
3
MAE 112 Introduction to Engineering II
2
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
CHM 111 Principles of Chemistry I
3
MTH 110 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
5
CHM 113 Chemistry Laboratory I
1
PHY 205 University Physics I

3
ENG 107 Writing about Science
3
TOTAL
14
MTH 112 Calculus II
4
    PHY 206 University Physics II
3
    PHY 208 University Physics II Lab
1
    TOTAL
17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
BIL 150 General Biology
4
EEN 201 Electrical Circuit Theory
3
BIL 151 General Biology Laboratory
1
CAE 210 Mechanics of Solids I
3
CHM 112 Principles of Chemistry II
3
BIL 160 Evolution and Biodiversity
4
CHM 114 Chemistry Laboratory II
1
BIL 161 Evolution and Biodiversity Laboratory
1
PHY 207 University Physics III
3
MTH 211 Calculus III
3
PHY 209 University Physics III Lab
1
PS/HA Elective*
3
PS/HA Elective*
3
TOTAL
17
TOTAL
16
   
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MAE 202 Dynamics
3
EEN 204 Electrical Circuits Laboratory
1
MAE 207 Mechanics of Solids II
3
MAE 303 Thermodynamics I
3
CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture)
3
MAE 309 Fluid Mechanics
3
MTH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations
3
CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture)
3
PS/HA Elective*
3
CHM 205 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
1
TOTAL
15
PS/HA Elective*
3
    TOTAL
14
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
IEN 311 Applied Probability and Statistics
3
EEN 305 Electronics I
3
MAE 302 Mechanical Behavior of Materials
3
MAE 301 Engineering Materials Science
3
MAE 412 System Dynamics
3
BIL 250 Genetics OR
MTH Elective**
3
PHY 360 Introduction to Modern Physics
3
BMB 401 Biochemistry for the Medical Sciences OR
CHM 360 Physical Chemistry I (Lecture)
3
PS/HA Elective*
3
PS/HA Elective*
3
TOTAL
15
TOTAL
15

* People and Society (PS)/Humanities and Arts (HA) Electives (to be selected from the appropriate table found in this Bulletin in the College of Engineering section).

** Electives are advanced courses selected in coordination with the Faculty Advisor and require his/her approval.

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