Engineering, B.S.

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(120 UNITS)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering comprises four major segments, the first two of which are similar to other engineering programs: foundation courses in mathematics and the physical sciences; and 24 units of general education courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences and other related areas. The third major segment consists of 21 units of engineering core courses. The fourth segment comprises a sequence of courses in civil, computer, electrical and/or mechanical engineering, including adviser-approved technical elective courses. Students must meet with their academic adviser to prepare an approved study plan of technical elective courses prior to taking such courses. In addition, 3 units of the upper-division writing requirement can be satisfied by taking a university-approved upper-division writing course or set of courses in engineering programs that satisfy this requirement. Undergraduate students are required to meet with their academic adviser every semester during the first year and at least once a year thereafter. Students are strongly encouraged to see their academic advisers frequently.

All courses taken in fulfillment of the degree must be taken for a letter grade. All mathematics and physical science courses required for the degree must be completed with a “C” (2.0) or better to count as prerequisite courses to engineering courses, or as credit towards the degree. Graduate courses are not open to undergraduate students without approval of the department chair.

Engineering Core Courses (21 units)

Mathematics and Science Courses (33 units)

Additional Information

* CHEM 120A may be taken in lieu of CHEM 123

** PHYS 227L may be added to the degree requirement only if necessary. If taken, the total units in Additional Engineering and/or Computer Science courses section (below) will be adjusted by one unit

Additional Engineering and/or Computer Science Courses (39 units)

Students need approval of their adviser in choosing appropriate technical courses within the College of Engineering and Computer Science. At least 30 units must be 300- or 400-level courses.

Students must meet with their academic adviser to prepare an approved study plan of technical elective courses prior to taking these courses.

Upper-Division Writing Requirement (3 units)

ENGL 301 - Advanced College Writing (3)
ENGL 360 - Technical Writing (3)
Engineering or computer science courses that fulfills the upper-division writing requirement (plus 3 units of a technical elective course)

General Education

All students at Cal State Fullerton are expected to complete prescribed units of General Education that are made up of courses outside of their chosen disciplines. Students seeking a degree in Engineering have been provided exceptions from some of the General Education requirements. For this reason, it is important that students take the approved G.E. courses for Engineering majors that are found in their Titan Degree Audit (TDA). Additionally, they should confirm the G.E. courses that are required within their specific programs with their respective advisers.