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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 ChemistryCHEM 11: General Chemistry |
Computer Science |
1 or 2 courses |
Choose 1 option: Option 1 (1 course): Option 2 (2 courses): |
Earth Sciences |
2 courses |
1 introductory Earth Sciences course from EARS 1 to EARS 9 (excluding EARS 7)EARS 40: Materials of the Earth |
* Students with prior experience with calculus (as demonstrated through AP or IB exams, A-level credit, or placement exam) 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 or IB exams, A-level credit, or placement exam) automatically receive credit for CHEM 5 and have the option of taking CHEM 11 as a chemistry elective towards the requirements for the AB and/or BE.
Required Courses
COURSE TYPE
NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSES
COURSES
Engineering Sciences
6 courses
Earth Sciences
4 courses
Choose 4 Earth Sciences courses (EARS 10 or above):
- At least one of the courses must be a Core Methods and Concepts course (EARS 30 to 59.)
- At least one must be a Quantitative Analysis or Advanced Topics course (EARS 60 to 79.)
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
Design Project
2 courses
ENGS 89
: Engineering Design Methodology and Project Initiation
ENGS 90
: Engineering Design Methodology and Project Completion
- Taken as a 2-course design sequence.
- May count toward both AB and BE degrees.
- Prior to enrollment in ENGS 89, at least 6 engineering sciences courses must be completed: ENGS 21 plus 5 additional courses numbered 22 to 76 (excluding 75), and 91 and above.
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 informationabout majors, courses, and degree requirements, see:
Questions?For course planning questions within the specific discipline, please contact Professor Colin R. Meyer .
For general requirement or advising questions, please contact undergraduate.engineering.advising@dartmouth.edu .