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Engineering Modified with Computer Science

Students interested in computer science and engineering may pursue the engineering sciences major modified with computer science. Students who also plan to pursue additional coursework beyond the AB to earn the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) should consult early with their faculty advisors to plan their program of study.

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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 TYPENUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSESCOURSES
Mathematics*3 coursesMATH 3: Calculus
MATH 8: Calculus of Functions of One and Several Variables
MATH 11: Accelerated Multivariable Calculus or MATH 13: Calculus of Vector-Valued Functions
Chemistry** 1 courseCHEM 5: General Chemistry
Computer Science2 coursesCOSC 1: Introduction to Programming and Computation or  ENGS 20: Introduction to Scientific Computing (may not be taken under the non-recording option)
COSC 10: Problem Solving via Object-Oriented Programming
Physics2 coursesPHYS 13: Introductory Physics I
PHYS 14: Introductory Physics II

* Students with prior experience in calculus (as demonstrated through AP, IB, A-level, or placement exams) may place out of MATH 3 and/ or Math 8, and may be required instead to take the MATH 8 and 13 sequence, or MATH 11.

** Students with no prior experience in chemistry will be placed in CHEM 5. Students with prior experience with chemistry (as demonstrated through AP, IB, or A-level exams) automatically receive credit for CHEM 5. Students who place into CHEM 11 via placement exam must complete CHEM 11 towards the prerequisite requirements, as they only receive credit for CHEM 5 after successfully completing CHEM 11.

Required Core Courses

COURSE TYPENUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSESCOURSES
Engineering Core4 courses

All three courses are required:
ENGS 22: Systems
ENGS 27: Discrete and Probabilistic Systems
ENGS 31: Digital Electronics

 

Choose one course, from the following:
ENGS 23: Distributed Systems and Fields
ENGS 24: Science of Materials

Computer Science Core1 courseENGS 50 (or COSC 50): Software Design and Implementation
Breadth Requirements5 courses

Choose five courses total, with at least one course from each group. At least three of the selected courses must be computer sciences (COSC) courses.

Architecture
ENGS 32: Electronics: Introduction to Linear and Digital Circuits
ENGS 62: Microprocessors in Engineered Systems
COSC 51: Computer Architecture
 

Communications
ENGS 26: Control Theory
ENGS 68: Introduction to Communications Systems
ENGS 92: Fourier Transforms and Complex Variables
COSC 60: Computer Networks
 

Computation
ENGS 91: Numerical Methods in Computation
COSC 31: Algorithms
COSC 58: Operating Systems
COSC 77: Computer Graphics

Culminating Experience

In addition to coursework, all engineering sciences majors and modified majors are required to complete a culminating experience. Normally completed during the senior year, the culminating experience may include an honors thesis, an independent project, the two-course engineering design capstone series (ENGS 89/ ENGS 90), or an advanced engineering sciences course with a significant design or research project, chosen from an approved list. The advanced engineering course for the culminating experience may be taken as one of the required electives or as an additional course.

CULMINATING EXPERIENCE (CHOOSE ONE OPTION)NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSESCOURSES
Thesis1 course

Choose one course, from the following:

ENGS 86: Independent Project
ENGS 88: Honors Thesis

Design Project2 courses

ENGS 89: Engineering Design Methodology and Project Initiation (Must be taken as part of the two-course design sequence: ENGS 89/ENGS 90.)

  • Prior to enrollment in ENGS 89, at least six engineering sciences courses must be completed: ENGS 21 plus five additional courses numbered 22 to 76, and 91 and above.
  • Students seeking to complete the AB and BE degrees concurrently should note that ENGS 89 may also be counted toward requirements for the BE program.
Advanced Course1 courseChoose one advanced course with a significant design or research project, normally taken in the senior year. Students should consult the approved list of Advanced 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:

Guide to Programs and Courses
 

Questions? Contact undergraduate.engineering.advising@dartmouth.edu.