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Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree
[ Return to Contents ] | Category | Credits | 1. Mathematics
MATH 191, 192, 293 or 294, and a mathematics course chosen by the Major.
| 15–16 | 2. Physics
PHYS 112 and 213, and, depending on the Major, either PHYS 214 or a designated mathematics or science course. Majors in ChemE, CS, SES, and the Environmental Engineering Option in BE may substitute CHEM 208 for PHYS 214. Majors in CE may substitute CHEM 208 or CHEM 257/357 for PHYS 214. Majors in ORE may substitute CHEM 208, CS 280, or MATH 293, 304, 311, or 336 for PHYS 214. Majors in BE and EnvE, and students in the Environmental Engineering Concentration of CE must take CHEM 257/357 instead of PHYS 214.
| 8–12 | 3. Chemistry
CHEM 209. Majors in ChemE, ORE, SES, or those planning on a health-related career should take CHEM 209 and then 208. Students in EnvE, the Environmental Engineering Option in BE, or the Environmental Engineering Concentration of CE should take CHEM 209 and CHEM 257/357.
| 4–8 | | 4. First-year writing seminars (two courses) | 6
| | 5. Technical writing requirement (see page 15) | 3 | | 6. Computing (usually CS 100J or CS 100M followed by CS 101M or CS 101J) | 5 | | 7. Engineering distribution | | | a. one introduction to engineering (ENGRI) course | 3 | | b. two distribution courses (ENGRD), one of which may be required by the Major | 6 | | 8. Liberal studies distribution (six courses) | 18 | | 9. Approved electives (two courses) | 6 | | 10. Major program | | | a. Major-required courses ≥ | 30 | | b. Major-approved electives | 9 | c. Courses outside the Major
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From 124 to 134 credits are required for graduation. The exact number depends on the Major; the specific requirements for each Major are given on the following pages. In addition, all students must complete two terms of physical education and pass the swim test, preferably in the first year. [ Return to Contents ] |
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