The Bachelor of Science in Engineering provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, mathematics, and applied physics, combined with Southwestern’s interdisciplinary approach to learning.
Students complete a core curriculum in:
- Engineering mechanics
- Electronics and systems
- Mathematics and applied physics
- Design and problem-solving
The program culminates in a two-semester capstone project where students work on real-world challenges with faculty or industry partners.
Areas of Interest
While all students complete a shared engineering core, upper-level electives allow students to explore areas of interest, such as:
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical systems
- Biomedical and emerging technologies
Major Credits
Required Engineering Curriculum (16 courses)
- CHE51-103 — General Chemistry I
- CSC54-184 — Computer Science I
- MAT52-164 — Modern Calculus I
- MAT52-264 — Modern Calculus II
- MAT52-364 — Modern Calculus III
- MAT52-754 — Differential Equations
- BIO50-173/171 — Molecular and Cellular Foundations of Biology (with lab)
OR
- BIO50-183/181 — Evolutionary and Ecological Foundations of Biology (with lab)
- PHY53-154 — Fundamentals of Physics I
- PHY53-164 — Fundamentals of Physics II
- PHY53-104 — Introduction to Engineering
- PHY53-214 — Modern Physics
- PHY53-334 — Classical Mechanics
- PHY53-434 — Statics
- PHY53-404 — Electronics
- PHY53-304 — Signals & Systems
- PHY53-8XX — Engineering Design
Required capstone (1 course)
- PHY53-872 — Capstone
Required Engineering Electives (2 courses)
- PHY53-4X4 — Semiconductor Devices
- PHY53-304 — Ethics of Science and Engineering
- PHY53-4X4 — Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- PHY53-424 — Quantum Mechanics
- CHE51-704 — Thermodynamics (Physical Chemistry)
- PHY53-304 — Fluid Dynamics
- CHE51-424 — Materials Science and Engineering
- PHY53-433 — Electromagnetism II