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 (B.S. Engineering)
Engineering Core (6 courses)
- EGR56-104 — Introduction to Engineering
- PHY53-214 — Modern Physics
- EGR56-214 — Statics and Mechanics of Materials
- EGR56-224 — Electronics
- EGR56-324 — Signals & Systems
- EGR56-334 — Advanced Mechanics and Dynamics
Capstone Design Experience (3 course sequence)
- EGR56-344 — Experimental Engineering Design
- EGR56-864 — Engineering Design
- EGR56-874/PHY53-872 — Capstone
Engineering Electives (3 courses from the list below)
- EGR56-354 — Engineering Thermodynamics
- EGR56-364/CHE51-424 — Fundamentals of Materials Sci. and Eng.
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EGR56-384 — Digital Circuit Design
- EGR56-414 — Fluid Mechanics
- EGR56-424 — Semiconductor Devices
- EGR56-434 — Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Supporting Courses
- BIO50-173/171 — Molecular and Cellular Foundations of Biology (with lab) OR BIO50-183/181 — Evolutionary and Ecological Foundations of Biology (with lab)
- CHE51-103/101 — General Chemistry I with Chemical Methods and Techniques Laboratory I (lab and lecture are different semesters)
- CSC54-184 — Computer Science I
- MAT52-164 — Modern Calculus I
- MAT52-264 — Modern Calculus II
- MAT52-364 — Modern Calculus III
- MAT52-754 — Differential Equations