Undergraduate Requirements
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree
| Category | Credits |
|---|---|
1. Mathematics MATH 1910, 1920, 2930 or 2940, and a mathematics course chosen by the Major. | 14-16* |
2. Physics PHYS 1112, 1110, and 2213 for all majors. | 8* |
3. Fourth Science All students also take an additional math or science course designated by the major. | 3-4* |
4. Chemistry CHEM 2090. Majors in Chemical Engineering or those planning on a health-related career should take CHEM 2090 and then 2080. Students in Environmental Engineering should take CHEM 2090 and CHEM 1570/3570. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences majors should take CHEM 2090 and then 2080/1570. | 4-8* |
5. First-year writing seminars (two courses) | ≥6 |
6. Computing (CS 1110 or CS 1112) | 4** |
7. Engineering Distribution
| 3-4 |
8. Liberal Studies Distribution (six courses) | ≥18 |
9. Advisor-approved electives | ≥6 |
10. Major program
| ≥30 |
11. In addition to the first-year writing seminars, an engineering communications course must be taken as an engineering distribution, liberal studies, Advisor-approved electives, or Major course. See Engineering Communications Requirement. | |
12. Two semesters of physical education and demonstration of proficiency in swimming (university requirement). |
The total number of credits required for graduation vary by Major. Specific requirements for each Major are given in the Engineering Undergraduate Handbook and on the Major websites.
* The total number of math and science credits (including any courses designated as math/science substitutes for specific majors by CCGB) must be ≥31.
** If a student takes both CS 1110 and CS 1112 they will only earn 6 credits total for the two classes instead of 8 credits.