Requirements for the B.S. degree

A major in Engineering requires a total of 136 semester credit hours of course work.  The courses are distributed over three general categories:  the Engineering program requirements, Associated requirements to the engineering program and University curriculum requirements.

 

Engineering Program Requirements

 

The Engineering Program Requirements consist of sixty-four (64) credit hours of engineering courses.  This includes forty-three (43) semester credit hours (SCH) in the Engineering Core and twenty-one (21) semester credit hours in an Engineering Emphasis.

 

Engineering Core
ENGR 10032
ENGR 10033
ENGR 10042
ENGR 20404
ENGR 20603
ENGR 20613
ENGR 30014
ENGR 30444
ENGR 30623
ENGR 30704
ENGR 30903
ENGR 40484
ENGR 40903
ENGR 40913
Static Mechanics
Introduction to Engineering
Introduction to Digital Logic
Network Analysis I
Solid Mechanics I
Dynamics and Vibrations I
Materials Science
Electronics I
Control Systems I
Thermal Sciences I
Issues in Engineering Design
Electromechanics
Systems Design I
Systems Design II
Engineering Emphasis
Electrical Emphasis
ENGR 20413
ENGR 30454
ENGR 30503
ENGR 30543
Network Analysis II
Electronics II
Signals and Systems
Engineering Electromagnetics
Mechanical Emphasis
ENGR 20623
ENGR 30634
ENGR 30714
ENGR 30861
ENGR 30871
ENGR 40861
ENGR 40871
Solid Mechanics II
Manufacturing I
Thermal Sciences II
Mechanical Systems Lab
Thermal Systems I Lab
Mechanical Systems II Lab
Thermal Systems II Lab
and a set of approved courses in an elective path
* It is important that each engineering program include a significant component in engineering design.  Thus, you should consult with your academic advisor when choosing engineering emphasis electives.
Associated Requirements
University Curriculum Requirements
COSC 10052
CHEM 10113
CHEM 10123
PHYS 30493
ECON 10223
ECON 10233
MATH 10524
MATH 20524
MATH 30524
MATH 30613
MATH 30803
PHYS 20473
PHYS 20471
PHYS 20483
PHYS 20481		 Applied Programming
Freshman Chemistry I
Freshman Chemistry II (or)
Physics III Modern Physics
Introductory Microeconomics
Introductory Macroeconomics
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Introductory Differential Equations
Elements of Probability & Statics
Physics I Mechanics
Physics I Laboratory
Physics II Electromagnetism and Optics
Physics II Lab
* Accredited Engineering programs require a minimum combination of thirty-two (32) semester hours in mathematics and basic science.

The remaining requirements for the B.S. degree in Engineering are related to general studies courses as specified by the University Curriculum Requirements (UCR).  Many of the UCR are satisfied directly by either the engineering program requirements or its associated requirements.  The Department of Engineering recommendations for meeting the remaining portions of the UCR are outlined below.

The Philosophy of the UCR ensures a broad coverage of a number of important topics in the liberal arts.  The department of Engineering recommendations are made to provide some depth of knowledge in a few of the areas and to provide an introduction to speech communications.

Cultural Heritage - 15 SCH

Historical Studies (HS) (3 SCH)

  • HIST 10603  US History: A Survey to 1877
  • HIST 10613  US History: A Survey from 1877)

Critical Inquiry (CI) (3 SCH)

  • Satisfied by ENGR 30903 Issues in Engr. Design

Fine Arts (FA) (3 SCH)

  • Any fine arts approved course

Religious Studies (3 SCH)

  • Any religious studies approved course

Language and Literature - 9 SCH

  • A two-course sequence in foreign language (or) two courses in literature
  • Any oral communications approved course

Social Sciences - 9 SCH

  • ECON 10023 Introduction to Microeconomics
  • ECON 10033 Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • POSC 10133 American and Texas Government

Physical Education - 2SCH

  • Any physical health (PE-H) approved course
  • Any physical activities (PE-A) or physical health (PE-H) course