Engineering B.S. - Environmental Concentration
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Engineering and an Environmental concentration 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 1210 | GRAND CHALLENGES IN ENGINEERING I | 3 sh |
| EGR 1220 | ENGINEERING COMPUTING WITH MATLAB | 2 sh |
| EGR 1230 | GRAND CHALLENGES IN ENGINEERING II | 2 sh |
| EGR 2060 | ENGINEERING MECHANICS - STATICS | 3 sh |
| EGR 2080 | ENGINEERING MECHANICS - DYNAMICS | 3 sh |
| EGR 2210 | ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR SERVICE | 3 sh |
| EGR 2260 | STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS | 4 sh |
| PHY 3970 | RESEARCH METHODS I | 2 sh |
| PHY 3980 | RESEARCH METHODS II | 2 sh |
| EGR 4970 | SENIOR ENGINEERING DESIGN I | 2 sh |
| EGR 4971 | SENIOR ENGINEERING DESIGN II | 2 sh |
| EGR 0070 | SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION | 0 |
| CSC 1300 | COMPUTER SCIENCE I | 4 sh |
Choose one of the following:
Social Science and Humanities courses: 8 sh
Choose one economics and one ethics course. These courses may count toward the Elon Core Curriculum requirements. Possible options include the following courses. For other courses in this category seek approval of the Director of Engineering Programs.
Choose at least one of the following courses: 4 sh
Additional Major Requirements: 24 sh
Total Credit Hours: 97
Program Outcomes
The major will adopt the ABET student outcomes. They are:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.