DEGREE SPECIALIZATIONS FOR FOUR-YEAR PROGRAMS
Each 4-year degree program offers opportunities to pursue a specialty in more depth, and in most cases such specialization is required. The specializations currently offered are listed below for each of these degrees. Students with engineering interests outside these specialties are encouraged to talk with an advisor or the department chair. In many cases it is possible to tailor a program responsive to individual needs.
BSCPE Specializationstop Δ
A specialization is required for the BSCPE. The student must complete a minimum of 8 quarter hours from one of the following specializations:
| Communications, DSP and Networking |
| ENCE 3310 |
Data Communications |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3130 |
Principles of Comm Systems |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3141 |
Digital Communications |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3660 |
Communications Systems Design |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3665 |
Intro Telecomm Systems |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3670 |
Intro to DSP |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3150 |
Communication Systems Lab |
3 QH |
| Special Topics as appropriate for this option |
| Robotics, Embedded Systems and Instrumentation |
| ENCE 3231 |
Embedded Microprocessors |
3 QH |
| ENCE 3501 |
VLSI Design |
3 QH |
| ENGR 3721 |
Controls |
3 QH |
| ENGR 3730 |
Robotics |
3 QH |
| COMP 3501 |
Intro to Artificial Intelligence |
4 QH |
| COMP 3801 |
Introduction Computer Graphics |
4 QH |
| Special Topics as appropriate for this option |
| Computer Systems Engineering |
| ENCE 3231 |
Embedded Microprocessors |
3 QH |
| COMP 3352 |
Elements of Compiler Design |
4 QH |
| COMP 3694 |
Advanced Computer Architecture |
4 QH |
| Special Topics as appropriate for this option |
Individualized Option
Nine quarter hours of upper division technical courses selected with advisor's approval. A letter signed by the student's advisor giving the reason for the courses selected must be on file in the student's records.
BSE Specializationstop Δ
A specialization is required for the BSE degree. The student should be aware that the BSE degree is a broad engineering degree, and lacks the specificity often sought by employers of Bachelor level engineers. However, there are special niches for students with other areas of interest beyond engineering, and the specialization enables students to acquire this focus.
A wide range of specializations is available. Most require more than the 16 quarter hours listed in the curriculum but many can be completed if the open elective is also in the specialization area.
At present, the following specializations are offered:
Pre-Medicine
This specialization prepares students to take the MCAT prior to applying for medical school. It should be noted that this specialization, which requires a minimum of 34 quarter hours, will require at least one extra quarter of attendance, and must be carefully planned considerably in advance of the 4th year of study toward the degree.
| BIOL 1011, 1012, 1013 |
Concepts in Biology |
3 QH each |
| BIOL 1021, 1022, 1023 |
Concepts in Biology Lab |
1 QH each |
| CHEM 2451, 2452, 2453 |
Organic Chemistry |
3 QH each |
| CHEM 2461, 2462, 2463 |
Organic Chemistry Lab |
1 QH each |
| BIOL 3250 |
Human Physiology |
5 QH |
| BIOL 2120 |
Cell Structure and Function |
4 QH |
| BIOL 2121 |
Cell Structure and Function Lab |
1 QH |
International Studies
This specialization prepares students with a background enhancing their ability to do engineering work abroad within the social, cultural and political parameters of the host country. Requirements for this specialization are:
1) One of the following courses:
| INTS 1700 |
Introduction to International Politics |
4 QH |
| or INTS 1500 |
Contemporary Issues in the Global Economy |
4 QH |
2) Completion of one of the following modules:
| International Law and Criminal Justice |
| INTS 2820 |
The UN, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide |
4 QH |
| INTS 3410 |
International Law |
4 QH |
| INTS 3701 |
Comparative Criminal Justice System |
4 QH |
| INTS 3300 |
The International and Domestic Consequences of the Drug War |
4 QH |
| International Business Environments and Political Risk Analysis |
| INTS 2370 |
Global Political Economy |
4 QH |
| INTS 2550 |
International Business |
4 QH |
| INTS 2285 |
Comparative Revolutions and Political Risk |
4 QH |
| Technology, Information Systems and International Politics |
| INTS 2270 |
The Economy of Global Environ. Problems |
4 QH |
| INTS 3800 |
Towards a Globally Sustainable Future: Technology and the Environment |
4 QH |
| INTS 2800 |
Culture and Technology: International and Historical Perspectives |
4 QH |
| New Approaches to US Foreign Policy |
| INTS 2708 |
US Foreign Policy |
4 QH |
| INTS 2977 |
Race, Ethnicity, and US Foreign Policy |
4 QH |
| INTS 2580 |
US Foreign Policy to 1945 |
4 QH |
3) One additional course from any of the above modules.
At least one year of foreign language study or competence in a foreign language, as determined by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, is required. This competence is in addition to the requirements listed above.
Environmental Systems
This specialization permits a student to obtain a background complementing the engineering degree with technical courses directly related to the environment. A student interested in environmental issues could use this as preparation for further environmental work, depending upon the depth of study in an individual area. Requirements for this specialization are:
1)
| ENVI 3000 |
Environmental Regulations |
4 QH |
| GEOG 2020 |
Contemporary Environmental Issues |
5 QH |
2) At least 11 additional quarter hours in the area. Areas of specialization are available, including:
a)
| Environmental Chemistry |
| CHEM 2451 |
Organic Chemistry |
3 QH |
| CHEM 2461 |
Organic Chemistry Lab |
1 QH |
| CHEM 2240 |
Environmental Chemistry |
4 QH |
| ENME 3860 |
Intro to Air Pollution |
3 QH |
b)
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
| GEOG 2250 |
Intro to GIS |
4 QH |
| GEOG 2040 |
Cartography |
5 QH |
| and one of the following: |
| GEOG 3240 |
Remote Sensing |
5 QH |
| GEOG 3140 |
Advanced Computer Cartography |
5 QH |
| GEOG 3250 |
Advanced GIS |
4 QH |
| Students desiring a more general view may select courses from any of the above plus others, including: |
| GEOG 2240 |
Photo interpretation |
3 QH |
| GEOG 3015 |
Meteorology |
5 QH |
| GEOG 3020 |
Climatology |
5 QH |
| ENVI 3200 |
Solid and Hazardous Waste Mgmt |
3 QH |
In addition, students with sufficient preparation in Biological Sciences to be exempt from the first year sequence (BIOL 1011, 1012, 1013; BIOL 1021, 1022, 1023) may elect more advanced courses in Biology, as approved for the BS in Environmental Science.
General Specialization
A student may also complete a specialization by completing all of the requirements for a minor in the Bachelor of Arts degree. The minimum number of quarter hours required for a Bachelor of Arts minor is 20, and some require more than this, so the student should explore the possibilities and plan carefully, with the help of an advisor in the area of interest. Areas that might be of particular interest include: Economics, Communication, and Modern Languages, but many others are possible. No more than 4 quarter hours from the required Engineering Curriculum may be applied toward the specialization to complete this option.
BSEE Specializationstop Δ
An area of specialization is required for the BSEE. The student must complete one of the specializations listed below:
| Communications Systems and Digital Signal Processing |
| ENEE 3141 |
Digital Communications (required) |
|
| and at least two of the following |
| ENEE 3150 |
Communications Systems Lab |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3660 |
Communications Systems Design |
4 QH |
| ENEE 3620 |
Optical Fiber Communications |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3630 |
Antennas |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3646 |
CAD of Microwave Circuits |
4 QH |
| ENEE 3665 |
Intro Telecomm Systems |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3670 |
Introduction to DSP |
3 QH |
| ENCE 3310 |
Data Communications |
3 QH |
| ENCE 3321 |
Network Design |
3 QH |
| Special Topics as appropriate for this option |
| Control/Robotics Systems |
| at least three of the following |
| ENCE 3100 |
Advanced Digital System Design |
4 QH |
| ENCE 3231 |
Embedded Microprocessor System |
3 QH |
| ENCE 3241 |
Computing Systems H/W Design |
3 QH |
| ENCE 3310 |
Network Design |
3 QH |
| ENCE 3501 |
VLSI Design |
3 QH |
| ENGR 3721 |
Controls |
3 QH |
| ENGR 3730 |
Robotics |
3 QH |
| ENGR 3750 |
Energy Conversion & Power Sys |
4 QH |
| ENME 3545 |
Advanced Dynamics |
3 QH |
| (Students should note that ENME 2530, Engineering Mechanics III, is a prerequisite for both ENME 3545 and ENME 3555. It is highly recommended for ENGR 3721.) |
| Special Topics as appropriate for this option |
| Optoelectronics and Photonics |
| At least two of the following: |
| ENEE 3030 |
Optoelectronics |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3035 |
Photonics |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3620 |
Optical Fiber Communications |
3 QH |
| Special Topics as appropriate for this option |
Individualized Option
Nine quarter hours of upper division technical courses selected with advisor's approval. A letter signed by the student's advisor giving the reason for the courses selected must be on file in the student's records.
BSME Specializationstop Δ
Although a specialization is not required for the BSME, a student desiring to achieve some depth in a special area may do so by taking several Technical Electives in the same area. Areas available at this time include:
| Materials |
| MTSC 3110 |
Thermodynamics of Solids |
3 QH |
| MTSC 3210 |
Mech Behavior of Materials |
3 QH |
| MTSC 3430 |
Diffraction & Structure I |
3 QH |
| MTSC 3440 |
Diffraction & Structure II |
3 QH |
| ENME 3230 |
Intro to Non-Destructive Eval |
3 QH |
| ENME 3540 |
Continuum Mechanics |
3 QH |
| ENGR 3630 |
Finite Element Methods |
3 QH |
| ENEE 3011 |
Physical Electronics |
4 QH |
| Robotics |
| ENGR 3730 |
Robotics |
3 QH |
| ENME 3545 |
Mechanisms |
3 QH |
| ENME 3555 |
Advanced Dynamics |
3 QH |
| ENME 3560 |
Adv Mechanisms & Machinery |
3 QH |
| Environmental Systems - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
| GEOG 2250 |
Intro to GIS |
4 QH |
| GEOG 2040 |
Cartography |
5 QH |
| or |
| GEOG 3240 |
Remote Sensing |
5 QH |
| GEOG 3140 |
Advanced Computer Cartography |
5 QH |
| or |
| GEOG 3250 |
Advanced GIS |
4 QH |
| Environmental Chemistry |
| CHEM 2451 |
Organic Chemistry |
3 QH |
| CHEM 2461 |
Organic Chemistry Lab |
1 QH |
| CHEM 2240 |
Environmental Chemistry |
4 QH |
| ENME 3860 |
Intro to Air Pollution |
3 QH |
| General Environmental Systems |
| ENVI 3000 |
Environmental Regulations |
3 QH |
| Any of the courses listed above. |
Students must consult their advisors concerning the suitability of courses used as Technical Electives. A memo of approval of the Technical Electives taken, signed by the advisor, must be placed in the student's file. All Technical Electives must be in technical areas and must carry upper-division credit.
