Curriculum

The systems methods core courses provide a foundation in systems thinking and an introduction to engineering design. This is followed by advanced study in an interdisciplinary area of focus, either bioengineering, environment & energy, or robotics (there is no “general engineering” track). The focus area courses, selected from multiple departments and programs, provide students with a strong foundation and depth to prepare them for professional practice or to pursue graduate study in their focus area.

The major requires completion of 36 courses comprised of:

• The Common Course of Study
• Math and Science Core (8 courses):
  • MATH 161 Calculus I
  • MATH 162 Calculus II
  • MATH 263 Calculus III
  • MATH 264 Differential Equations
  • PHYS 131 Physics I or PHYS 151 Adv. Physics I
  • CHEM 107 Gen. Chem I
  • ES 231 Nature of Materials or ES 232 Biomaterial Science (depends on Focus Area, consult with your advisor)
  • Science course (Chem, Biol, or Phys, depends on Focus Area, consult with your advisor)
• Systems Methods Core (6 courses):
  • ES 101 Introduction to Engineering
  • ES 103 Systems I
  • ES 201 Systems II
  • ES 301 Bioengineering Systems & Design or ES 302 Robotics Systems & Design or ES 303 Environment & Energy Systems Engineering (choose one based on Focus Area)
  • CS 104 Intro. to Game Programming or CS 105 Digital Media Computing
  • EGRS 251 Introduction to Engineering and Public Policy
• Focus Area (10 courses – updated Feb 2025*):
  • five engineering courses
  • two math, science, or engineering courses
  • one math or science course
  • two related elective courses from any division of the College
• Capstone Design (Two semester sequence)
  • Team-based design project in your focus area: CE 474/475 or ECE 491/492 or ME 497/498

*note, the official course catalog is updated once per year and may not reflect the latest changes