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    Apr 23, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog of Courses 
    
2022-2023 Catalog of Courses [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Engineering Major


REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN ENGINEERING:


Liberal Arts Core - Credits: 34


See Liberal Arts Core  for course choices

First-Year Launch Course FLC FLC 100  (Credits: 1)
     
Communication CO1/CO2 COMP 150 p and any one approved 
        or CO2p course (Credits: 6)
  CO2/CO3 Any one approved CO2p course and any one approved 
    CO3p course (Credits: 6)
     
Mathematics MA1 MATH 221  (Credits: 4)
     
Arts & Humanities AH Any one approved AH course (Credits: 3)
     
Arts & Humanities AH One additional approved AH course (Credits: 3)
     
History HI Any one approved HI course(Credits: 3)
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences SS Any one approved SS course(Credits: 3)
     
AH/HI/SSb AH or HI or SS One additional approved AHb or HIb or SSb course (Credits: 3)
     
Natural & Physical Sciences SC1 CHEM 150 c,p (Credits: 4)
  SC1 or SC2 PHYS 217 c,p  (Credits: 4)

Major Requirements: Credits: 91-92


Major Electives:


You may complete the elective course requirements for this major in one of two ways:

1) Complete the Departmental Electives section shown below.

2) Complete the requirements of an area of Concentration (Applied Physics, Biomechanical, Computer/Digital Systems, Energy, Environmental, Global Engineering, Infrastructure, Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Recreational Equipment Design, Remote Sensing, Robotics, Structures and Mechanics.) If you complete a concentration, the concentration will be noted on transcript.

Applied Physics Concentration:


Applied Physics Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

  • Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits.

Biomechanical Concentration:


Biomechanical Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below with at least two courses from the ENGR, CE and PHYS curriculum:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

  • Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits. If you have completed the maximum two courses from outside the department (CE, ENGR, PHYS) on the requirement above then all additional electives must be from ENGR, CE, and PHYS curriculum.

Computer/Digital Systems Concentration:


Computer/Digital Systems Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

  • Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits.

Energy Concentration:


Energy Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below with at least two from the ENGR, CE or PHYS curriculum:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

  • Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits. If you have completed the maximum two courses from outside the department (CE, ENGR, PHYS) on the requirement above then all additional electives must be from ENGR, CE, and PHYS curriculum.

Environmental Concentration:


Environmental Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below with at least two from the ENGR, CE or PHYS curriculum:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

  • Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits. If you have completed the maximum two courses from outside the department (CE, ENGR, PHYS) on the requirement above then all additional electives must be from ENGR, CE, and PHYS curriculum.

Global Engineering Concentration:


Global Engineering Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below with at least two from the ENGR, CE or PHYS curriculum:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

  • Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits. If you have completed the maximum two courses from outside the department (CE, ENGR, PHYS) on the requirement above then all additional electives must be from ENGR, CE, and PHYS curriculum.

Infrastructure Concentration:


Infrastructure Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below with at least two from the ENGR, CE or PHYS curriculum:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

  • Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits. If you have completed the maximum two courses from outside the department (CE, ENGR, PHYS) on the requirement above then all additional electives must be from ENGR, CE, and PHYS curriculum.

Nanotechnology and Materials Science Concentration:


Nanotechnology and Materials Science Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below with at least two from the ENGR, CE or PHYS curriculum:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

  • Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits.

Recreational Equipment Design Concentration:


Recreational Equipment Design Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below with at least two from the ENGR, CE or PHYS curriculum:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

  • Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits. If you have completed the maximum two courses from outside the department (CE, ENGR, PHYS) on the requirement above then all additional electives must be from ENGR, CE, and PHYS curriculum.

Remote Sensing Concentration:


Remote Sensing Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below with at least two from the ENGR, CE or PHYS curriculum:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

  • Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits. If you have completed GEOG 310 on the requirement above then at least one additional elective must be from ENGR, CE, and PHYS curriculum.

Robotics Concentration:


Robotics Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below with at least two from the ENGR, CE or PHYS curriculum:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits.

Structure and Mechanics Concentration:


Structure and Mechanics Elective Courses:

Complete four (4) courses from the list below with at least two from the ENGR, CE or PHYS curriculum:

Additional Departmental Elective Courses:

  • Complete additional electives from the Departmental Electives list to reach a minimum of eighteen (18) elective credits. If you have completed the maximum two courses from outside the department (CE, ENGR, PHYS) on the requirement above then all additional electives must be from ENGR, CE, and PHYS curriculum.

Free Electives - Credits: Variable


Chosen in conjunction with your academic advisor to assure that the total graduation credit requirement for this program is met.  

Note: Students completing the Liberal Arts Core in fewer than 33 credits or who have met a prerequisite or required course through transfer, examinations, or assessment of prior learning will have additional free electives.

Upper Division Requirement - Credits: 36


Among the total required courses, at least 36 credits must be upper division (300- and 400-level) courses. This major may require additional courses to meet the upper division requirement.

Course Information


Prior to course registration, students should review all courses for prerequisites, minimum prerequisite grade requirements and minimum class standing.

This course fulfills both a Major Program Core requirement and a Liberal Arts Core requirement.  It may also be used to fulfill a Major Program elective.  To complete the degree in the specified total credits for graduation, students must use this course to fulfill the major requirements.  If the course is noted as an elective option, it may be used to satisfy a Major Program elective requirement and a Liberal Arts Core requirement.  Credits for this course are counted in the Liberal Arts Core section of the curriculum listing but are not counted in the Major Requirements total.

Additional Program Notes


g A grade of C- or better will be accepted for the major.

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - CREDITS: 126


All curricular requirements for the Liberal Arts Core and at least one major must be met. Many students choose to use free electives to complete the requirements for a certificate, minor or teacher licensure.

A minimum of 15 credits of coursework must be completed in the combined areas of AH/HI/SS.

Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major, a certificate or minor.

A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Fort Lewis College. College-sponsored off-campus academic experiences are considered “in residence.”