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Students must apply for affiliation with a Major during the first semester of their second year, although earlier affiliation may be granted at the discretion of the Major. To apply for affiliation, students visit the office of the undergraduate Major consultant in the Major of their choice and complete an Application for Major Affiliation. To affiliate, students must: (1) have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) >2.0; and (2) have satisfied the Major’s course and grade requirements (see pages 34–36).
Occasionally, a student falls just short of meeting standard affiliation requirements but demonstrates potential in the Major. In such cases, a Major may offer “conditional affiliation.” Conditional affiliation involves a written agreement signed by both the Major and the student. Students must meet the requirements specified in the conditional affiliation agreement to continue in the Major.
Students who are not affiliated or conditionally affiliated with a Major by the end of the fourth semester will be withdrawn from the College of Engineering. Future enrollment in the College of Engineering is dependent on affiliation or participation in a terminal semester.
Major Descriptions, Flow Charts, and Check Lists
Each Major program is described in detail in Courses of Study. Flow charts on pages 39, 44, 50, 56, 61, 65, 70, 78, 83, 88, 92, and 96 in this handbook present the courses that make up these Majors. Because it is difficult to depict the flexibility that makes it possible to take some courses in semesters other than those indicated, these charts are meant only to suggest the structure of the program. The sequence of courses may also be influenced by advanced placement or transfer credit.
Requirements for graduation differ from Major to Major. In addition to completing the requirements of the Common Curriculum, students must take a range of courses that constitutes the Major; they must earn grades that are adequate to remain in good standing (see page 154 for specific Major requirements for good standing); and they must accumulate sufficient credits for graduation. Each of these three parameters differs by Major, and students are responsible for knowing and meeting the requirements of the Major with which they affiliate. Specific Major requirements are set forth later in this publication and in Courses of Study. Students who have questions regarding the interpretation of these requirements should consult the undergraduate Major consultants (listed on pages 10–12) and their faculty advisors.
Requirements for Major Affiliation
Biological Engineering (BE)
At most one grade below C– in mathematics and science courses and CS 100 or its equivalent.
Chemical Engineering (ChemE)
At most one grade below C– in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and chemical engineering courses and a GPA ≥2.2 in mathematics, science, and chemical engineering courses.
Civil Engineering (CE)
GPA ≥2.0 for all engineering and science courses. At least a grade of C– in ENGRD 202 (or ENGRD 251 for students who do not take ENGRD 202 before affiliation).
Computer Science (CS)
At least a grade of C in all completed CS and mathematics courses. GPA ≥2.5 in CS 211, 212, and 280. GPA ≥2.5 in MATH 192 and CS 280. Visit the CS undergraduate office web site to learn about alternative criteria for affiliation.
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
At least a grade of C+ in MATH 293, PHYS 213, and one of ECE/ENGRD 210, ECE 220, and ECE/ENGRD 230. GPA ≥2.5 in the following courses if completed: MATH 192, 293, 294; PHYS 213; ECE/ENGRD 210; ECE 220; ENGRD 211, ECE/ENGRD 230.
Engineering Physics (EP)
At least a grade of B– in all required mathematics and physics courses.
Environmental Engineering (EnvE)
GPA ≥2.0 for all engineering and science courses. At least a grade of C– in ENGRD 251.
Independent Major (IM)
Cumulative GPA ≥2.0.
Information Science, Systems, Technology (ISST)
At least a grade of C in two of MATH 294, CS 211, and OR&IE 270. GPA ≥2.3 in all completed mathematics, ENGRD, and ISST Major courses. Qualifying courses must be taken at Cornell; all courses must be taken for a letter grade. For a repeated course, the most recent grade will be used.
Materials Science and Engineering (MS&E)
At least a grade of C– in mathematics, physics and chemistry courses and at least a grade of C in ENGRD 261 or 262.
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
At least a grade of C– in ENGRD 202, ENGRD 221 (if taken), and in all completed required mathematics, science and computer science courses. GPA ≥2.5 in these courses: MATH 293, PHYS 213, ENGRD 202, and ENGRD 221 (if taken).
Operations Research and Engineering (ORE)
At least a grade of C– in ENGRD 270. GPA ≥2.0 in mathematics, science, and engineering courses (both overall and in the term immediately before affiliation). GPA ≥2.0 in ENGRD 270 and all required college mathematics courses at the 200 level or above that have been taken thus far.
Science of Earth Systems (SES)
Good academic standing in the College of Engineering.
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