The four-year professional engineering program provides the student with a balance of basic sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering sciences, biological sciences, and courses in engineering design and analysis. All students complete biological science courses in biology, organic chemistry, microbiology, and biochemistry with an option to select additional courses in genetics, cell biology, zoology, or botany. Engineering science courses required are statics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, electrical circuits, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. These emphasis areas allow the student to tailor course work toward an area of their primary interest. Based on their selected area, students also select from engineering courses in mass transport and rate phenomena, biomaterials, engineering and design of biological processes, biomechanics, environmental engineering, instrumentation for environmental quality and bioprocess monitoring and control.
Additional electives are available to enhance the selected area of emphasis.
The development of both technical and communication skills is stressed throughout the program. Students are encouraged to participate in professional activities through local and national organizations. Successful completion of this exam qualifies the student for Engineer in Training registration which is a prerequisite for the Professional Engineer registration. Learning experiences necessary for the synthesis of knowledge across disciplines in the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences in order to understand the ethical, environmental, and social impacts of decisions. An appreciation for continued professional development through life-long learning.