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B.E. in Engineering - Terminal Path

B.E. in Engineering

Description

The B.E. program is more broadly focused than the B.S. in engineering science programs. The B.E. is designed to provide students the opportunity to gain an understanding of engineering, scientific, and technical knowledge, which will enhance their career objectives in such areas as engineering science, medicine, law, professional education, public policy, military, management, and sales.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 127

General Education Requirements

In addition to the courses specified by the School of Engineering general education requirements, the following are required: Math 263-264 and Math 353; laboratory science to be fulfilled by Chem 105, 106, 115, 116 and Phys 211, 212, 221, 222.

Course Requirements

Candidates for the B.E. degree must complete the following courses: CSci 251; Engr 309, 310, 313, 321, 330, 362, 363, 400; 9 hours of technical engineering electives; 6 additional hours of humanities/social science/fine arts beyond the 18 hours School of Engineering core/general education requirement; 33 hours of an approved emphasis area. By the choice of emphasis area, students may choose to prepare to continue their education in - medical, - dental, - law, - business, or - graduate school in various fields of study.

B.E. in Engineering - Terminal Path

Description

Terminal Path • This approach to the Bachelor of Engineering degree is based on individually designed curricula that permit the student to obtain a strong background in science and technology while simultaneously giving the student a broad education outside these areas of study. This path offers an excellent education for students whose career interests lie in the military, in technical writing, and the operation of technically based businesses, such as technical sales.

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

General Education

Requirement Hours Description
Chem 105 3 Complete Chem 105 with a passing grade.
Chem 106 3 Complete Chem 106 with a passing grade.
Chem 115 1 Complete Chem 115 with a passing grade.
Chem 116 1 Complete Chem 116 with a passing grade.
First Year Writing 6 Complete Hon 101, Writ 100, or Writ 101. and Complete one of the following courses: Liba 102, Writ 102 or Hon 102.
Math 261 3 Complete Math 261 with a passing grade.
Math 262 3 Complete Math 262 with a passing grade.
Math 263 3 Complete Math 263 with a passing grade.
Math 264 3 Complete Math 264 with a passing grade.
Math 353 3 Complete Math 353 with a passing grade.
Phys 211 3 Complete Phys 211 with a passing grade.
Phys 212 3 Complete Phys 212 with a passing grade.
Phys 221 1 Complete Phys 221 with a passing grade.
Phys 222 1 Complete Phys 222 with a passing grade.
3 hrs fine arts 3 Successfully complete 3 hours in the fine arts. The course may be chosen from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
3 hrs humanities 3 Complete 3 hrs of humanities choosing from course work in classics, literature, history, modern language, philosophy, religion, Southern studies, African American Studies, and Gender Studies.
3 hrs social science 3 Complete 3 hours of social sciences choosing from the following; anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology.
15 hrs general education work 15 Complete 15 hrs General Education work chosen from the following: Fine Art, Social Science, Humanities, As 301, As 302, Bus 250, Bus 271, Edld 110, Edld 111, Edld 120, Edld 220, Engr 400, Mgmt 371, Msl 102, Nsc 211, Spch 105

Major Requirements

Requirement Hours Description
Csci 251 3 Complete Csci 251 with a passing grade.
Engr 309 3 Complete Engr 309 with a passing grade.
Engr 310 3 Complete Engr 310 with a passing grade.
Engr 313 3 Complete Engr 313 with a passing grade.
Engr 321 3 Complete Engr 321 with a passing grade.
Engr 330 3 Complete Engr 330 with a passing grade.
Engr 362 3 Complete Engr 362 with a passing grade.
Engr 363 1 Complete Engr 363 with a passing grade.
Engr 400 1 Complete Engr 400 with a passing grade.
9 hrs engineering electives 9 Successfully complete 9 hours of technical engineering electives chosen from any course offered by the School of Engineering except required courses.
33 hrs emphasis area 33 Complete 33 hours of an approved emphasis area. By the choice of emphasis area, students may choose to prepare to continue their education in medical, law, education, business, or another field of study.
School of Engineering GPA Must be at least a 2.0
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.