Curriculum & Plan of Study

Students who graduate with an MDE major will receive a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (B.S.E).

Key to Color Coding
Blue: Math/Science Courses | Green: Engineering Courses | Tan: General Education Courses | Yellow: Area Electivesa
aStudents will discuss these with their advisor. Course selections will be based on the student's specific program of interest. 

FRESHMEN YEAR

First Semester

Number Name Credits
CHEM 1127Q General Chemistry 1 4
MATH 1131Q Calculus 1 4
ENGR 1000 Orientation to Engineering 1
CSE 1010 Intro to Computing 3
ENGL Freshmen English 4
     
  TOTAL 16

Second Semester

Number Name Credits
CHEM 1128Q General Chemistry 2 4
MATH 1132Q Calculus 2 4
ENGR 1166 Foundations of Engineering 3
CA1 Arts and Humanities 3
CA2 Social Science 3
     
  TOTAL 17

SOPHOMORE YEAR

First Semester

Number Name Credits
PHYS 1501Q Engr. Physics 1 4
MATH 2110Q Multivariable Calc 4
MSE 2001/2101 Intro to MSE I 3
CHEG 2103 Intro to CHEG 3
AREA Area Elective 3
     
  TOTAL 17

Second Semester

Number Name Credits
PHYS 15012Q Engr. Physics 2 4
MATH 2410Q Diff. Equations 3
MSE 2002/2102 Intro to MSE II 3
CE 2110 Mechanics 1 3
AREA Area Elective 3
     
  TOTAL 16

JUNIOR YEAR

First Semester

Number Name Credits
ENGR/AREA Thermal Sciences Elective or Area Elective 3
CE/ENVE 3120 Fluid Mechanics 4
ECE 2001 Electrical Circuits 4
PHIL 1104 Ethics 3
AREA Area Elective 3
     
  TOTAL 17

Second Semester

Number Name Credits
ENGR/AREA Thermal Sciences Elective or Area Elective 3
STAT 3025 Statistical Methods 3
CE 3110 Mechanics of Materials 3
CA2 Social Sciences 3
AREA Area Elective 3
     
  TOTAL 15

SENIOR YEAR

First Semester

Number Name Credits
ENGR 4001 General Design I 3
CA4 Diversity/Multicultural 3
ENGR 2XXX Engineering Elective 2000+ 3
ENGR 3XXX ENGR Elective 3000+ 3
AREA Area Elective 3
     
  TOTAL 15

Second Semester

Number Name Credits
ENGR 4002W General Design 2 3
CA4 Diversity/Multicultural 3
ENGR 3XXX ENGR Elective 3000+ 3
AREA Area Elective 3
AREA Area Elective 3
     
  TOTAL 15

TOTAL DEGREE Credits 128