B.A. in Engineering

The BA in engineering is an interdisciplinary major which is designed to serve a variety of students. It is intended to serve students in a broad range of disciplines who feel the need to better understand the science and technology they will employ on a daily basis. In fields such as health care, business, and public safety, professionals are constantly being faced with decisions about the appropriate use of new technologies. This degree is also intended to serve students who wish to use their liberal arts background in the pursuit of engineering as it interfaces with areas of economics, public policy, security, law and the environment. As other fields become more technological, the skills need for Engineering, such as computer programming, design, systems management, and analysis, have become the basic requirements for a professional, regardless of their discipline. When coupled with degrees in business, theology, biology, political science, neuroscience or any of a range of majors, the BA in Engineering offers students a world of possibilities.

Major requirements

Required semester hours: 42 sh

Course requirements

Prerequisites and supporting courses

MATH 1510, PHEN 1210, PHEN 1220; 8 sh from the following courses:

MATH 1150, MATH 1520; STAT 1490; PSYC 3010, PSYC 3100, PSYC 3500, PSYC 3600, PSYC 3800, PSYC 3900; CHEM 1150, CHEM 1160, CHEM 2160, CHEM 2310, CHEM 2320, CHEM 2410, CHEM 2510, CHEM 3250, CHEM 3260, CHEM 3330; BIOL 1250, BIOL 1260, BIOL 2910, BIOL 2930, BIOL 2950, BIOL 3150, BIOL 3160, BIOL 3180, BIOL 3210, BIOL 3230, BIOL 3510, BIOL 3530, BIOL 3610, BIOL 3620; EXS 2300, EXS 2400, EXS 3010, EXS 3160, EXS 3300, EXS 3400.

Required core courses

PHEN 1330, PHEN 1510, PHEN 2120, PHEN 2510, PHEN 2520, PHEN 3310, PHEN 3610; 12 sh of PHEN numbered 2000 or above. MATH 2030, MATH 3050 or MATH 3100 can be substituted for one of the classes making up the additional 12 sh of PHEN.

Electives

8 sh from: PHEN 1410, PHEN 2130; PHIL 2530, PHIL 2910

Notes and restrictions

The BA Engineering is not an ABET accredited degree; students interested in becoming professional engineers should instead consider the BS in Mechanical Engineering. All students will carry out a senior design project.