Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Program Description:
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering prepares graduates to become practicing engineers equipped with the fundamental knowledge and skills to address complex challenges across a range of engineering applications. The program emphasizes the application of engineering principles, science, and mathematics to effectively identify, formulate, and solve problems. Students develop the ability to apply engineering design processes to produce innovative solutions and systems that meet specified needs, always considering public health, safety, and welfare, alongside broader global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
Our curriculum fosters core technical competencies, promotes the lifelong learning essential for adapting to evolving technological landscapes, and cultivates the ethical and professional responsibilities expected within the engineering profession. Graduates are prepared to contribute meaningfully to their profession and communities through effective communication, collaborative teamwork, and a commitment to ethical practice. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing graduates to analyze, design, and improve processes and systems effectively. Students will have opportunities to focus their studies in specific areas of engineering practice through elective coursework.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):
Within a few years of graduation, graduates of the B.S. in Engineering program are expected to:
- Be established practitioners who successfully apply engineering principles to identify, formulate, and solve problems in their respective industries.
- Advance professionally through continued learning and adapting to evolving engineering challenges.
- Contribute effectively and ethically to the engineering profession and their communities.
Student Outcomes (SOs):
Upon graduation, students in the B.S. in Engineering program will have demonstrated:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Program Constituencies:
The primary constituencies of the B.S. in Engineering program are:
- Program faculty
- Department of Engineering and Technology Advisory Council
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 14.0101
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Foundations of Learning | ||
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | 46 | |
| AEM 201 | Metallic Material Processes | 3 |
| AEM 301 | Non-Metallic Material Processes | 3 |
| MFE 150 | Manufacturing Engineering: Design, Processes, and Impacts | 3 |
| MFE 195 | Engineering Graphics and Design | 3 |
| MFE 202 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| MFE 330 | Materials Testing and Measurement | 3 |
| MFE 407 | Engineering Project Management | 3 |
| MFE 498 | Senior Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
| MFE 499 | Senior Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
| PHY 221 | Statics | 3 |
| PHY 315 | Electrical Circuits | 4 |
| PHY 360 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| PHY 375 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PHY 380 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CSC 174 | Introduction to Programming for Science & Engineering | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | 9 | |
Advanced Manufacturing | ||
Quality and Lean Manufacturing | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | 22 | |
| CHE 111 & 111L | General Chemistry and General Chemistry Lab I (Element 4) G | 1 |
| Fundamentals of Microeconomics (Element 5B) G | ||
| Calculus I (Element 2) G | ||
| MAT 244 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 353 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHY 201 | University Physics I (Element 4) G | 2 |
| PHY 202 | University Physics II (Element 4) G | 5 |
| STA 270 | Applied Statistics (Element 2) G | 4 |
| STA 340 | Applied Regression Analysis | 3 |
| The addition of a certificate or minor to this program is highly recommended. | ||
| Free Electives | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Supporting hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.
Advanced Manufacturing Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Choose nine hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Industrial Robotics and Automation | ||
| Advanced Manufacturing Processes | ||
| Computer-Aided Design and Analysis | ||
| Additive Manufacturing | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Quality and Lean Manufacturing Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Choose nine hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Lean Manufacturing Systems | ||
| Statistical Process Control and Quality Auditing | ||
| Lean Six Sigma for Manufacturing | ||
| Quality Control & Reliability | ||
| Experimental Design | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |