Engineering Science, B.S.

Vision

The vision of the engineering science program is to:

• Increase participation of underrepresented and minority groups and address the persistent degree attainment gap in engineering
• Create a learning and professional environment where diversity is celebrated as seminal to program success and where all students, particularly underrepresented and minority groups, thrive and excel
• Develop future leaders who are knowledgeable and are able to apply scientific and engineering principles to impact the well-being of the global society and the environment.

Program Educational Objectives

The engineering science program prepares undergraduate students for employment, entrepreneurship and/or advanced studies. The program provides students with a broad education that emphasizes excellence in the application of scientific and engineering principles to sustainably solve societal grand challenges. The program’s three primary constituencies are: industry, alumni and academia.

Within 3-5 years of graduation, graduates are expected to:

• Engage in ongoing professional development activities including but not limited to graduate study, leadership training, certification and licensure
• Foster future generations of engineers through mentoring, service and outreach
• Assume leadership roles in professional and/or community life
• Be productive, responsible, healthy citizens with a global perspective.

Student Learning Outcomes

After completing the program in engineering science, students will demonstrate:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Degree Requirements (129 Credits)

Total Credits Required: 129