Engineering B.S.
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Engineering requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Math and Science courses: 32 sh
Engineering Foundations and Design courses: 29 sh
| EGR 121 | GRAND CHALLENGES IN ENGINEERING I | 3 sh |
| EGR 122 | INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB | 2 sh |
| EGR 123 | GRAND CHALLENGES IN ENGINEERING II | 2 sh |
| EGR 206 | ENGINEERING MECHANICS - STATICS | 3 sh |
| EGR 208 | ENGINEERING MECHANICS - DYNAMICS | 3 sh |
| EGR 221 | ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR SERVICE | 3 sh |
| EGR 226 | STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS | 4 sh |
| PHY 397 | RESEARCH METHODS I | 2 sh |
| PHY 398 | RESEARCH METHODS II | 2 sh |
| EGR 421 | SENIOR ENGINEERING DESIGN I | 2 sh |
| EGR 422 | SENIOR ENGINEERING DESIGN II | 2 sh |
Choose one of the following:
| EGR 381 | INTERNSHIP IN ENGINEERING | 1-4 sh |
| EGR 499 | UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH | 1-4 sh |
Social Science and Humanities courses: 8 sh
Choose one economics and one ethics course. These courses may count toward the Elon Core Curriculum. Possible options include the courses listed below. For other courses in this category seek approval of the Director of Engineering Programs.
Additional Major Requirements: 28 sh
Choose at least one of the following courses, or a science or mathematics course approved by the Director of Engineering Programs: 4 sh
Choose from the following courses at 200-level or higher: 12 sh
Choose from the following courses at 300 level or higher: 12 sh
Elon Core Curriculum:
First Year Foundations
| COR 110 | THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE | 4 sh |
| ENG 110 | WRITING: ARGUMENT AND INQUIRY | 4 sh |
Select one of the following:
| STS 110 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING | 4 sh |
| MTH 151 | CALCULUS I | 4 sh |
Experiential Learning Requirement (2 Units required)
Included in experiential learning are study abroad, research, service-learning, leadership, internships, (including co-ops, teaching, and practicum), or other courses or experiences with ELR designation.
World Language Requirement
Students must meet one of the following: (a)complete a language course numbered 122 or higher at Elon, or receive transfer or study abroad credit for the same; (b) place into a language course numbered 200 or above upon arriving at Elon, using a department of world languages approved placement instrument; (c) score a 4 or 5 on an AP language exam or similar exam. Each student must take the language placement test by October 1 of his or her first full year at Elon. Students are allowed two tries; the higher score is counted. That score stands and may not be repeated by later testing. Consideration for Phi Beta Kappa membership requires the completion of a 222-level world language course or placement beyond that level.
Studies in the Arts and Sciences
Students must fulfill the requirements in each of the following categories.
Transfer students with at least 18 s.h. of transfer credit must complete 32 hours total in Studies in the Arts & Sciences, but may have as few as 7 hours in one or more of the four Studies in the Arts & Sciences areas.
Expression (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: literature (in English or world languages), philosophy, and fine arts (art, dance, music, music theatre, and theatre). At least one course must be literature.
Civilization (8 s.h.)_______________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: history, world languages, art history and religious studies.
Society (8 s.h.) ________________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, sociology/anthropology, and PHS 201 or PHS 202.
Science/Analysis (Lab:___) (8 s.h.) _____CHM 111_____ _____PHY 221_____
Eight hours chosen from one or more of the following: mathematics/statistics, science, and computer science. At least one course must be a physical or biological laboratory science.
Advanced Studies (8 s.h.) ____MTH 351_______ __PHY 397, PHY 398___
Eight hours of 300-400 level coursework outside the major field and chosen from areas under Studies in the Arts and Sciences.
COR Interdisciplinary Capstone Seminar (4 s.h.) __________________
300-400 level COR course; requires junior/senior status.
Society (8 s.h.) __ECO 111__ __________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, & sociology/anthropology, and public health studies 201 or 202.
Total Credit Hours: 97