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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Engineering Science BS
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Engineering science gives you a chance to get a little bit of everything. It’s a flexible and multi-departmental degree that lets you see what you like-and get more of what you love. This program is ideal for people who want to learn how to be well-rounded problem-solvers, using experience from all different disciplines to make an impact on the environment, healthcare or nearly any field. If you’re having a hard time deciding which engineering major to choose, then pick engineering science-and do it all.
Visit the Engineering Science academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Engineering Education department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Admission Criteria
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.000 required
- Matriculated student with academic good standing at the University at Buffalo.
- Satisfactory performance in a series of core courses (see below). There are two paths to meet this requirement.
- Standard: Completion of four core courses with a combined core course grade point average of at least 2.500.
- Fast-Track: Completion of at least two of the four core courses (graded on an A-F bases) with a combined core course grade point average of at least 3.000.
Engineering Core Courses: - Calculus 1 (MTH 141 or MTH 153)
- Calculus 2 (MTH 142 or MTH 154)
- General Chemistry 1 (CHE 101, CHE 105, or CHE 107)
- General Physics 1 (PHY 107 or PHY 117)
Current students wishing to pursue the Engineering Science BS must follow the instructions on the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Supplemental Application. See the complete School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Admissions Policies for details. Engineering Science Core (57-58 credits)
Advanced Math/Data Science Elective: (3 or 4 credits)
Applied Probability/Statistics Elective: (3 or 4 credits)*
Computer Programming Elective: (3 or 4 credits)
Ethics Elective: (3 credits)***
Material Science Elective: (3 or 4 credits)*
Fluid Mechanics Elective: (3 or 4 credits)*
Breadth Requirement (12 credits)
Students must complete at least 12 credits within a minimum of four topical areas of study connected to engineering and the applied sciences. Systems Programming and Data Structures
Depth Requirement (12 credits)
Complete four 300/400 level courses within either: - A specific engineering discipline (course prefix of BE, CE, CIE, CSE, EAS, EE, ENS, IE, MAE, or MDI), or
- An established interdisciplinary theme area (e.g. clean energy, data science, nanotechnology). Theme areas are associated with a collection of related courses within a given area of study. Tutorial courses (e.g. 495, 496, 497, 498 and 499) are not permitted.
Technical Electives (6 credits)
Two Technical Electives (minimum 6 credits) completed at the 300 or 400-level within Engineering and Applied Sciences from the following prefixes: BE, CE, CIE, CSE, EAS, EE, ENS, IE, MAE or MDI. These technical elective requirements may be satisfied via tutorial courses (e.g., 495, 496, 497, 498, and 499). Undergraduate research (498 courses) outside of SEAS may be reviewed on an individual basis by the Director of Undergraduate Studies to satisfy a technical elective. These experiences must contain critical thinking and exposure to research methods relevant to Engineering Sciences and are accompanied by a written or visual presentation.
Total Credits Required for Major: 105-107
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 124 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 122
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes. Notes
*Only one course from each elective list can be used to satisfy a degree requirement.
**Students are permitted to use PHY 151 and PHY 152 in lieu of PHY 158 , however PHY 158 is preferred for engineering majors.
***Students are permitted to take alternative ethics courses PHI 217 , PHI 234 , PHI 236 , and PHI 237 . EAS 330 or MGS 439 are strongly preferred for Engineering Science majors. The alternative ethics courses should only be utilized if students are unable to complete EAS 330 or MGS 439 .
Academic Requirements
Students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences must have a minimum GPA of 2.000 in technical classes (engineering, math, and science classes) to be in good standing and graduate with an undergraduate degree. To maintain academic standards and determine eligibility for continued enrollment, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences reviews the academic records of all students in an approved undergraduate SEAS major. This academic review is conducted at the end of each fall and spring semester. View the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Academic Review Policy Transfer Credit Policy Students seeking an undergraduate engineering degree from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences must complete 30 undergraduate credit hours of junior/senior level courses required in their major at the University at Buffalo. Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit. Third Year Fall
- ENS 321LLB - ENS Laboratory 1 Credits: 3
- Fluid Mechanics Elective Credits: 3
- Applied Probability/Statistics Elective Credits: 4
- Breadth Area 2 Credits: 3
- Breadth Area 3 Credits: 3
Fourth Year Fall
- ENS 493SEM - Capstone Design 1 Credits: 3
- Materials Science Elective Credits: 3
- Depth Area 2 Credits: 3
- Technical Elective Credits: 3
- Ethics Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits Required: 124
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement. Learning Outcomes
The curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop the following knowledge, skills, and behaviors by the time of graduation: - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
(HEGIS: 09.01 ENGINEERING- GENERAL, CIP: 14.0101 Engineering, General) |
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