The curriculum is designed to foster interdisciplinary connections throughout the degree program.
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 or CS 106 Personal Robotics
- EGRS 251 Introduction to Engineering and Public Policy
- Focus Area (10 courses):
- five engineering courses
- three math, science, or engineering courses
- two related elective courses from any division of the College
- Capstone Design (2 courses)
- Team-based design project in your focus area: CE 474/475 or ECE 491/492 or ME 497/498