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The Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy operate on both the Oxford and Jackson campuses. The Schools of Dentistry, Health Related Professionals and Medicine, and the Health Sciences Graduate School, are based in Jackson only. (Additional healthcare programs are available through the School of Applied Sciences on the Oxford campus.) Other than these exceptions, the schools above are on the Oxford campus.

Emphasis - Pre-Med Studies

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

Students must complete at least 18 semester hours of general education requirements: 3 hours in humanities, 3 hours in fine arts, 3 hours in humanities/fine arts, 6 hours in social science, and the remaining 3 hours can be in any of the humanities/fine arts, social science, or general education courses as specified by the School of Engineering.

Course Requirements

Candidates for the B.E. degree must complete the following courses: Writ 100, Writ 101, or Hon 101; Writ 102, Liba 102, or Hon 102; Math 261, 262, 263, 264, 353; Chem 105, 106, 115, 116, and Phys 211, 212, 221, 222; Csci 251; Engr 100, 309, 310, 313, 314, 321, 323, 330, 360, 361, 400, 450; Manf 460; 9 hours of technical engineering electives; Econ 310; 3 hours in humanities, 3 hours in fine arts, 3 hours in humanities/fine arts, 3 hours in social science, and the remaining 3 hours can be in any of the humanities/fine arts, social science, or general education courses as specified by the School of Engineering; 27 hours of an approved emphasis area. The qualifications for the 9 hours of technical electives: any combination of courses offered by the School of Engineering with one course at the 200 level or higher and at least two courses at the 300 level or higher, for a combined total of 9 credit hours. For students in the 3+3 pre-law studies emphasis, Law 515 and Law 568 will count as 6 hours toward the 9 hours of technical electives. Those courses will substitute for a 200 level or higher and one 300 level or higher course.

Other Academic Requirements

Students must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in the emphasis classes for graduation.

Emphasis - Pre-Med Studies

Description

An emphasis in pre-med studies is intended to prepare students for further study in medical school.

Course Requirements

Candidates for the B.E. degree with an emphasis in pre-med studies must complete the following 27 hours: Bisc 160 (3), Bisc 161 (1), Bisc 162 (3), Bisc 163 (1), Chem 221 (3), Chem 225 (1), Chem 222 (3), Chem 226 (1), 11 hours of 300+ level Chem, Bisc, or Psy. Additionally, students must take Psy 201 (3), which may count as a social science elective.

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.

B.E. in Engineering

General Education

Requirement Hours Description
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.
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 fine arts 3 Student must successfully complete 3 hours in the fine arts. The course may be chosen from art history, art appreciation, and criticism of art, dance, music, and theatre arts. Courses emphasizing the enhancement of skills and performance are not acceptable.
3 hrs fine arts/humanities 3 Complete 3 additional hours in any of the humanities or fine arts categories defined by the School of Engineering general education requirements.
3 hrs social sciences 3 Complete 3 hours of social sciences, excluding Econ 310, choosing from the following; economics, anthropology, political science, psychology, and sociology.
Econ 310 as SS 3 Complete Econ 310 with a passing grade.
3 hrs gen ed or SS/H/FA 3 Complete 3 hrs General Education work chosen from the following: additional fine art, additional social science, additional humanities, As 301, As 302, Bus 250, Bus 271, Edld 110, Edld 111, Edld 120, Edld 220, Mgmt 371, Msl 102, Nsc 211, or Spch 105.
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.
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.
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.

Major Requirements

Requirement Hours Description
Csci 251 3 Complete Csci 251 with a passing grade.
Engr 100 3 Complete Engr 100 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 314 1 Complete Engr 314 with a passing grade.
Engr 321 3 Complete Engr 321 with a passing grade.
Engr 323 3 Complete Engr 323 with a passing grade.
Engr 330 3 Complete Engr 330 with a passing grade.
Engr 360 or Engr 362 3 Complete either Engr 360 or Engr 362 with a passing grade.
Engr 361 or Engr 363 1 Complete either Engr 361 or Engr 363 with a passing grade.
Engr 400 1 Complete Engr 400 with a passing grade.
Engr 450 3 Complete Engr 450 with a passing grade.
Manf 460 3 Complete Manf 460 with a passing grade.
6 hrs SOE technical electives 6 Complete at least 6 hours of additional coursework offered by the School of Engineering at the 200-level or above with a passing grade.
3 hrs SOE tech elect at 300+ level 3 Complete at least 3 hours of additional coursework offered by the School of Engineering at the 300-level or above with a passing grade.
Enroll in a BE emphasis Enroll in an emphasis within the B.E. in Engineering program.
School of Engineering GPA Must be at least a 2.0

Emphasis - Pre-Med Studies

Requirement Hours Description
Bisc 160 3 Complete Bisc 160 with a passing grade.
Bisc 161 1 Complete Bisc 161 with a passing grade.
Bisc 162 3 Complete Bisc 162 with a passing grade.
Bisc 163 1 Complete Bisc 163 with a passing grade.
Chem 221 3 Complete Chem 221 with a passing grade.
Chem 222 3 Complete Chem 222 with a passing grade.
Chem 225 1 Complete Chem 225 with a passing grade.
Chem 226 1 Complete Chem 226 with a passing grade.
11 hrs 300+ Chem, Bisc, or Psy 11 Complete 11 hrs of Chemistry, Biology, or Psychology at the 300 level or above with a passing grade.
Psy 201 3 Complete Psy 201 with a passing grade. (Counting as a social science elective)
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.