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Completion of the B.E. program after the A.B. degree generally requires between 1 and 3 terms at Thayer School, depending on the courses taken during the first 4 years. Advanced standing on entry to Dartmouth may shorten the overall time required.
B.E. students take required courses and electives in mathematics, basic science, engineering sciences, and engineering design.
The B.E. degree generally requires 9 courses beyond the requirements for the A.B. degree. Professional training includes:
With the exception of the mathematics and engineering design courses, students have a broad latitude in designing a B.E. program that matches their engineering interests. Dartmouth undergraduates interested in specific engineering fields can use these sample programs as models for designing their own programs.
Applied mathematics (choose 1 course)
Innovative design (a 2-course sequence)
Analytical and experimental engineering (3 or more courses)
Engineering electives (3 or more courses)
Depending on the candidate's undergraduate preparation, additional mathematics and natural science courses may be required to meet degree requirements.
Detailed information about specific courses that satisfy accreditation and Thayer School requirements is in the
B.E. Planning Guide (PDF), which is for planning purposes only. You will need to go to Banner Student to complete the B.E. program plan. If you have questions, please see the Registrar in MacLean 103.
Note: The only B.E. courses that can be taken under the non-recording option are MATH 3, 8, 13; PHYS 13, 14; and CHEM 5.
Students in the Dartmouth class of 2011 and beyond (including dual-degree students receiving the B.E. in 2012) can plan their A.B. and B.E. degree programs using the information below.
The B.E. degree requires a minimum of 9 courses beyond the requirements for the A.B. degree. At least 6 courses must have significant engineering design content.
Mathematics and natural science (9 courses)
Engineering common core (3.5 courses)
Engineering distributive core (choose 2 courses)
Engineering gateway (choose 2 courses from 2 different disciplines; students who modify the engineering sciences major with science, and dual-degree students with science majors, may take their gateway courses in the same discipline)
Electrical
Mechanical
Chemical/Biochemical
Environmental
Engineering electives (choose 6 courses)
Capstone engineering design (2 courses)
Detailed information about specific courses that satisfy accreditation and Thayer School requirements is in the
B.E. Planning Guide (PDF), which is for planning purposes only. You will need to go to Banner Student to complete the B.E. program plan. If you have questions, please see the Registrar in MacLean 103.
Note: The only B.E. courses that can be taken under the non-recording option are MATH 3, 8, 13; PHYS 13, 14; and CHEM 5.