Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE)

Program Requirements & Opportunities

  • Overview

    The engineering program provides you with a bachelor of science in engineering (BSE) in one of four program concentrations. This program is designed to equip students for graduate study, entry-level positions in industry and life-long learning.

    Program distinctives:

    • Gain experience early on by working with real customers in your first semester design course.
    • Build your skills in solving design problems through assignments during your coursework.
    • Present your work to practicing engineers for feedback on real technical problems.
    • Design and construct your masterpiece in your senior capstone design project.

    Our BSE is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

    Elective options & core requirements

    ** If you are undecided about your concentration, the first two years are the same for all students and any of the above documents can be used for course planning.

    Advising Documents

    All advising documents and information is found on the Engineering Advising Page.

  • Concentrations

    Chemical Engineering Concentration–Chemistry and Chemistry Processing Emphasis

    (44 semester hours)

    More info

    Civil and Environmental Engineering Concentration–Hydraulics, Structures and Environmental Emphasis

    (42 semester hours)

    • ENGR-305 Mechanics of Materials
    • ENGR-306 Principles of Environmental Engineering
    • ENGR-319 Introduction to the Thermal/Fluid Sciences
    • ENGR-320 Hydraulic Engineering
    • ENGR-326 Structural Analysis
    • Engineering senior special topics interim
    • Engineering elective
        At least two from:
      • ENGR-308 Environmental Engineering Design
      • ENGR-321 Hydraulic Engineering Design
      • ENGR-327 Structural Design
    • Advanced mathematics/basic science elective
    • Advanced mathematics/basic science/technical/engineering elective

    More info

    Electrical and Computer Engineering Concentration–Digital Systems and Analog Circuits Emphasis

    (42 semester hours)

    • ENGR-302 Engineering Electromagnets
    • ENGR-304 Fundamentals of Digital Systems
    • ENGR-307 Electrical Signals and Systems
    • ENGR-311 Electronic Devices and Circuits
    • ENGR-325 Computer Architecture and Digital Systems Design
    • ENGR-332 Analog Circuits and Systems Design
    • Engineering elective
    • Engineering senior special topics interim
    • Advanced mathematics/basic science elective
    • Advanced mathematics/basic science/technical/engineering elective
    • CS-112 Intro to Data Structures

    More info

    Mechanical Engineering Concentration–Thermal Systems and Machine Design Emphasis

    (42 semester hours)

    • ENGR-305 Mechanics of Materials
    • ENGR-319 Introduction to the Thermal/Fluid Sciences
    • ENGR-322 Machine Design with Finite Element Analysis
    • ENGR-324 Materials and Processes in Manufacturing
    • ENGR-328 Intermediate Thermal/Fluid Sciences and Design
    • ENGR-333 Thermal Systems Design
    • ENGR-334 Dynamics of Machinery
    • ENGR-382 Engineering Instrumentation Laboratory
    • Engineering elective
    • Engineering senior special topics interim
    • Advanced mathematics/basic science elective
    • Advanced mathematics/basic science/technical/engineering elective
    • CS-112 Intro to Data Structures

    More info

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