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Prerequisites
Modified majors are expected to have a basic understanding of calculus, physics, chemistry, and computer science. First-year students interested in the major should take the placement test in mathematics.
Unless otherwise prohibited, prerequisites may be taken under the non-recording option. Any course being used to satisfy major or minor requirements beyond the prerequisites, may not be taken under the non-recording option.
COURSE TYPE | NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSES | COURSES |
---|---|---|
Mathematics |
3 courses |
MATH 3: Calculus |
Physics |
2 courses |
PHYS 13: Introductory Physics I |
Chemistry* |
1 course |
Students will be placed in 1 of the following: CHEM 5: General Chemistry |
Computer Science |
1 or 2 courses |
Choose 1 option: Option 1 (1 course): Option 2 (2 courses): |
Biology |
1 course |
BIOL 12: Cell Structure and Function |
* Students with no prior experience with chemistry will be placed in CHEM 5. CHEM 10 is not scheduled to be offered during the 2022–2023 academic year. Starting in the Fall of 2022, students with prior experience with chemistry (as demonstrated through AP or IB exams, A-level credit, or placement exam) will be placed in CHEM 11. Students who complete CHEM 11 will also automatically receive credit for CHEM 5 toward the BE degree requirements.
Required Courses
COURSE TYPE | NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSES | COURSES |
---|---|---|
Engineering Core |
3 courses |
ENGS 22: Systems |
Engineering Electives |
3 courses |
Choose 3 courses, from the following: ENGS 21: Introduction to Engineering (Should be taken sophomore year.) |
Biology Core |
1 course |
BIOL 13: Gene Expression and Inheritance |
Biology or Chemistry Electives |
3 courses |
Choose 3 courses, from the following: BIOL 37: Endocrinology |
Culminating Experience
In addition to coursework, all engineering sciences majors and modified majors are required to complete a culminating experience, which may include a thesis, a design project, or an advanced engineering sciences course with a significant design or research project, chosen from an approved list. Normally taken during the senior year, the course is chosen from the following options below, and for modified majors, must be justified as part of a larger unified coherent program of study.
CULMINATING EXPERIENCE (CHOOSE ONE OPTION) | NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSES | COURSES |
---|---|---|
Thesis |
1 course |
Choose 1 course, from the following: |
Design Project |
2 courses |
ENGS 89: Engineering Design Methodology and Project Initiation
|
Advanced Course |
1 course |
One advanced engineering sciences course with a significant design or research project. Students should consult the approved list of courses under the Engineering Sciences major or with the Chair of the Department of Engineering Sciences. |
Course Planning
For additional information about majors, courses, and degree requirements, see:
Questions? For course planning questions within the specific discipline, please contact Professor Lee R. Lynd.
For general requirement or advising questions, please contact undergraduate.engineering.advising@dartmouth.edu.