Complete four units or more of college preparatory mathematics, one unit of chemistry, and one unit of physics. Courses or other preparation in computers is also helpful. Earn a combined SAT score of 1100 or higher or a composite ACT score of 22 or higher. A minimum mathematics SAT score of 600 or ACT score of 25 is highly desirable. To advance to upper division studies in the BSE degree pro gram, students must have a GPA of 2.50 in the major and an overall GPA of 2.00.
Exceptions require a departmental waiver with conditions.
Students are required to work on group design projects. Lectures on a variety of topics including the design process, ethics, appropriate technology, etc. Industry speakers and field trips are scheduled. Creative design projects and problem solving are stressed. Introduction to the modeling of systems and the analysis of experimental data.