The purpose of the engineering major is to develop in students the necessary knowledge and analytical skills for professional engineering practice or for successful graduate studies. Because of its general nature, it is characterized by breadth but permits study in depth, if the student desires, to include attaining a specialization in civil, computer, electrical, or mechanical engineering. The engineering major provides for flexibility to address the unknown challenges of the 21st century.
Engineers apply the principles of mathematics and the laws of natural science to analyze, design, develop and devise improvements that benefit humanity. The engineering program consists of a course of study in mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals during the first two and one-half years of study. Students have the flexibility to tailor the program to their own specific needs by selection, with the assistance of their advisor, of appropriate elective courses constituting a specialization. The resulting curriculum is designed to achieve a balance between science and engineering, to provide an understanding of the economic and social implications of engineering activity, and to develop creative talents. This program includes the necessary topics found on the FE exam.
The Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Specific program educational objectives and outcomes include:
Program Educational Objectives
During the first few years after graduation, we expect our graduates to:
- Possess an inquisitive mind, demonstrate excellence in technical knowledge
and skills, achieve success as a practicing engineer or graduate student, and apply the highest ethical standards in all pursuits.
- Value the concept of, and demonstrate through practice, activities and actions that contribute to continual intellectual growth.
- Advance the engineering profession by becoming actively involved in professional associations and societies, serving in professional and community volunteer positions, acting as a role model for the future generation of engineers, and assisting the SECCM Engineering Program in achieving its mission and goals.
Program Outcomes
We expect our graduating students to possess:
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability
- an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- an ability to communicate effectively
- an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
- a knowledge of contemporary issues
- an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Degree Requirements
The major in engineering leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. Students must complete a minimum of 125 credits, including satisfaction of all University Core Curriculum requirements. The approved outline is as follows:
First Year (16 credits) - Fall
COMM 210 Intro to Speech Communication (3 credits)
CORE 102 History and the Modern World (3 credits)
ENGR 110 Engineering Graphics and
Design (3 credits)
MATH 213 Calculus I & Lab (4 credits)
WTNG 102 Expository Writing (3 credits)
First Year (17 credits) - Spring
CORE 103 Human Behavior in Perspective (3 credits)
ENGR 115 Computer Applications for
Engineering (3 credits)
MATH 214 Calculus II & Lab (4 credits)
PHYS 201 Physics I & Lab (4 credits)
WTNG 220 Critical Writing for the
Professions (3 credits)
Second Year (17 credits) - Fall
CHEM 191 Chemistry I & Lab (4 credits)
CORE 104 Literature, Philosophy and the
Ascent of Ideas (3 credits)
ENGR 210 Engineering Mechanics I (3 credits)
MATH 317 Differential Equations (3 credits)
PHYS 202 Physics II & Lab (4 credits)
Second Year (17 credits) - Spring
CORE 105 The Artistic Impulse (3 credits)
CHEM 192 Chemistry II & Lab (4 credits)
ENGR 220 Engineering Mechanics II (3 credits)
ENGR 300 Mechanics of Materials & Lab (4 credits)
MATH 315 Probability & Statistics (3 credits)
Third Year (16 credits)-Fall
ENGR 240 Circuit Theory & Lab (4 credits)
ENGR 313 Structural Analysis (3 credits)
ENGR 320 Environmental Engineering (3 credits)
ENGR 330 Thermodynamics (3 credits)
MATH 330 Engineering Mathematics (3 credits)
Third Year (14 credits)-Spring
ENGR 260 Engineering Electronics & Lab (4 credits)
ENGR 305 Fluid Mechanics & Lab (4 credits)
ENGR 310 Materials Science (3 credits)
Engineering Elective (3 credits)
Fourth Year (15 credits)-Fall
CORE Core Interdisciplinary Senior Seminar (3 credits)
ENGR 335 Engineering Economic Analysis (3 credits)
ENGR 490 Engineering Design I (3 credits)
Business Elective (3 credits)
Engineering Elective (3 credits)
Fourth Year (13)-Spring
ENGR 401 Engineering Senior Seminar (1 credit)
ENGR 492 Engineering Design II (3 credits)
Engineering Elective (3 credits)
Engineering Elective (3 credits)
Elective (3 credits)
Total: 125 Semester Credits
Engineering electives must be taken from courses with an ENGR prefix. At least three engineering electives must be taken at the ENGR 400 level or above. One engineering elective courses may be taken from courses with a CNST or COMSC prefix. Business elective must be MGMT 200, MRKT 200, BUSN 100 or ENGR 430, Special Topics: Business for the Practicing Engineer.
The Civil Engineering Specialization (including focused study in Structural Engineering and Environmental Engineering) is only for students majoring in Engineering.
Select any five courses, at least three of which must be at the 400 level:
ENGR 405 Air Pollution and Control
ENGR 407 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
ENGR 409 Structural Design I
ENGR 412 Water Resources Engineering & Lab
ENGR 413 Advanced Structural Analysis
ENGR 414 Geotechnical Engineering & Lab
ENGR 415 Water and Wastewater Treatment & Lab
ENGR 417 Groundwater Hydrology
ENGR 430 Special Topics (with permission of advisor)
ENGR 430 Special Topics: Structural Design II
CNST 302 Surveying I & Lab
CHEM 201 Environmental Chemistry & Lab
The Computer Engineering Specialization is only for students majoring in Engineering.
Required Courses:
COSMC 110 Introduction to Computer Science I & Lab
COSMC 111 Data Structures & Lab
ENGR 270 Digital Systems Design & Lab
ENGR 445 Dynamic Modeling and Control
Select one:
COSMC 210/ENGR 410 Principles of Computer Organization & Lab
COSMC 220 Algorithms and Data Structures
COSMC 230 Principles of Programming Languages
ENGR 430 Special Topics (with permission of advisor advisor)
ENGR 450 Mechatronics
The Electrical Engineering Specialization is only for students majoring in Engineering.
Required Courses:
ENGR 270 Digital System Design & Lab
ENGR 424 Digital Signal Processing
ENGR 445 Dynamic Modeling and Control
ENGR 450 Mechatronics
Select one:
ENGR 430 Special Topics (with permission of advisor)
ENGR 455 Data Communications
ENGR 465 Network Analysis and Design
The Mechanical Engineering Specialization is only for students majoring in Engineering.
Required Courses:
ENGR 431 Mechanical Vibrations
ENGR 433 Heat Transfer
ENGR 445 Dynamic Modeling and Control
ENGR 450 Mechatronics
Select one:
ENGR 430 Special Topics (with permission of advisor)
CNST 455 Mechanical and Electrical Design for Buildings
The structural engineering minor consists of five courses emphasizing engineering principles and their applications in buildings. This minor is especially well suited for students majoring in architecture who desire a stronger technical understanding of structural design. Engineering majors are not permitted to pursue this minor.
Required Courses:
ENGR 210 Engineering Mechanics I
ENGR 300 Mechanics of Materials & Lab
ENGR 313 Structural Analysis
ENGR 409 Structural Design I
Select one:
ENGR 413 Advanced Structural Analysis
ENGR 414 Geotechnical Engineering & Lab