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Standard Option

B.S. in Engineering

Description

The B.S. in engineering provides the student with a fundamental knowledge of engineering science and prepares graduates for a variety of careers in industry and government, or for advanced study in engineering, business, or professional school.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 127

Goals/Mission Statement

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates from the program, within 3-5 years after graduation, will:

Student Outcomes

BSE students at the University of Mississippi should demonstrate the attainment of the following student outcomes:

  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 judgements, 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 judgement to draw conclusions
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

General Education Requirements

Course Requirements

Standard Option

Description

This emphasis is based on individually designed curricula that permit the student to obtain a strong background in engineering while simultaneously giving the student a broad education outside these areas of study. The 21 hours of emphasis courses must be organized around a coherent theme and must be pre-approved by the director of general engineering.

Course Requirements

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.S. in Engineering

General Education

Requirement Hours Description
First Year Writing I 3 Sucessfully complete Hon 101, Writ 100, or Writ 101.
First Year Writing II 3 Successfully complete one of the following courses: Liba 1 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 3 Successfully complete Econ 310.
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, Engr 400, Mgmt 371, GB 370, Msl 102, Nsc 211, Spch 102 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
Engr 100 or Engr 102 3 Complete Engr 100 or Engr 102 with a passing grade.
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 312 3 Complete Engr 312 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 3 Complete Engr 360 with a passing grade.
Engr 361 1 Complete Engr 361 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.
12 hrs approved engr electives 12 Complete 12 hours of approved engineering electives with 9 hrs at the 300+ level chosen from: Engr 340, BME 200, BME 222, BME 301, BME 311, BME 313, BME 314, BME 333, BME 350, BME 370, BME 510, BME 523, BME 524, Ch E 307, Ch E 308, Ch E 413, Ch E 520, Ch E 521, Ch E 522, Ch E 523, Ch E 524, C E 207, C E 208, C E 210, C E 325, C E 471, C E 472, Csci 111, Csci 112, Csci 343, El E 235, El E 331, G E 305, G E 405, M E 324, M E 325, M E 401, M E 406, and M E 421

Standard Option

Requirement Hours Description
21 hrs approved by Dir of Gen Engr 21 The 21 hours of emphasis courses must be organized around a coherent theme and must be pre-approved by the director of general engineering.
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.