Engineering Science, Bachelor of Arts
College: College of Science and Health
Department: Physical Science
Student Type: Traditional Undergraduate
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Campus: Lisle Campus
Requirements - Major
Engineering Science majors are required to complete the engineering core program:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 1100 | Introduction to the Engineering Profession | 1 |
| ENGR 1110 | Engineering Design | 3 |
| ENGR 1120 | Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| ENGR 2220 | Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 3221 | Dynamics | 3 |
| or ENGR 3264 | Electronics | |
| 3000 level or higher engineering elective | 3 | |
| MATH 2210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or MATH 1170 & MATH 2200 | Introduction to Calculus I and Applications of Calculus I | |
| MATH 2211 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2212 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 2260 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYS 2205 | University Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 2206 | University Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 2207 | University Physics III Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 2211 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2212 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 2213 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHYS 3208 | Modern Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 3214 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| CHEM 1113 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| or CHEM 1127 | Honors General Chemistry | |
| CHEM 1115 | Honors General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| or CHEM 1114 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | |
| CMSC 2200 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| 3000 level or higher elective | 3 | |
| 4000 level or higher elective | 3 | |
| 4000 level Internship/Research/Advanced Lab course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
All grades must be "C" or better. Students majoring in Engineering Science may not earn a degree in Physics.
Students in the Engineering Science program will achieve the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
Student Learning Outcome 1: Students completing Benedictine University engineering classes will demonstrate knowledge in concepts of engineering.
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills
Student Learning Outcome 2: Benedictine University engineering science students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using engineering principles.
• University SLO: 2. Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
Student Learning Outcome 3: Benedictine University engineering science students will be engaged with engineering outside of the classroom.
• University SLO: 3. Communication Skills
Progression in the Engineering Science Program
A student will progress in the Engineering Science program by completing the introductory sequence of PHYS 2211 University Physics I, PHYS 2212 University Physics II, MATH 2210 Calculus I and MATH 2211 Calculus II with a GPA of 2.500 or above and a grade of “C” or better in each of these courses. A transfer student must meet these requirements through equivalent transfer courses. Additionally, a transfer student must earn a GPA of 2.500 or above in all major classes (excluding labs) during the first semester at Benedictine in order to progress in the Engineering Science program. Acceptance into the Engineering Science program does not indicate a student is accepted to the Benedictine University-IIT Joint Engineering Program. A separate application for acceptance into the Joint Engineering Program is required after students have gained admission to the general Benedictine Engineering Science program.
If it is determined at any time that a student cannot progress in the Benedictine Engineering Science program or cannot graduate with an Engineering Science degree, the student will be required to change their major and seek academic advising outside of that program.