BSE IN ENGINEERING
Dr. Bill Pierson, Division Chair (e-mail)
Program Description
Engineering blends math and science to form solutions to real-world problems. Marshall’s new Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) will prepare you for a career in engineering through a rigorous set of courses in mathematics, science, and engineering. You will also be able to pursue an area of emphasis in civil engineering which will prepare you for a career in such areas as building infrastructure (bridges, roads, and public utilities), construction planning, managing new and existing facilities, environmental remediation, and engineering consulting..
Marshall’s B.S.E. in Engineering offers a full undergraduate curriculum in engineering. Courses are taught by full-time faculty. Most of the faculty are registered Professional Engineers with real-world engineering experience as well as extensive experience in engineering education.
You will have an opportunity to participate in a full campus experience at Marshall, including joining the Marching Band, living in the newly constructed residence halls, joining a sports team, participating in student organizations and many other activities.
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Admission Requirements
- Meet Marshall University admission requirements
- Admission to the B.S.E. Engineering program requires a minimum composite ACT score of 21 with a math score of 23, or a minimum SAT composite of 1000 with a math SAT of 530/540.
For those needing to complete some requirements first, there is Pre-Engineering. Requirements for Pre-Engineering are a minimum composite ACT score of 19 with a math score of 19, or a minimum SAT composite of 910 with a math SAT of 460.
BSE – Civil Emphasis Curriculum Sheet
Freshman Year |
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| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | ||||
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| MTH 229 - Calculus I | 5 | MTH 230 - Calculus II | 4 | ||
| ENG101 - English Composition I | 3 | ENG 102 - English Composition II | 3 | ||
| Marshall Plan Electivea | 3 | CHM 211/217 - Chemistry | 5 | ||
| UNI 101 - New Student Seminar | 1 | ENGR 111 - CS for Engineers | 3 | ||
| ENGR 107 - Intro to Engr | 3 | ||||
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 | ||
Sophomore Year |
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| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | ||||
| MTH 231 - Calculus III | 4 | MTH 335 - Differential Equl. | 4 | ||
| PHY 211/202 - Physics | 5 | PHY 213 or CHMhm 212 | 5 | ||
| ENGR 213 - Statics (C) | 3 | ENGR 214 - Dynamics (C) | 3 | ||
| ENGR 241 - Geomatics (E) | 3 | ENGR 216 - Mech. of Mater. (C) | 3 | ||
| Marshall Plan Electivea | 3 | GLY 200 - Physical Geology (E) | 3 | ||
| Total | 18 | Total | 18 | ||
Junior Year |
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| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | ||||
| MTH 345 - Applied Statistics | 3 | ENGR 221 - Engr. Econ (C) | 3 | ||
| ENG 354 - Tech. Writing | 3 | CVLE 322 - Soil Mechanics (E) | 4 | ||
| ENGR 218 - Fluid Mechanics (C) | 3 | CVLE 342 - Transportation (E) | 3 | ||
| CVLE 321 - Materials (C) | 3 | CVLE 413 - Reinforced Concr. (E) | 3 | ||
| CVLE 212 - Structures (E) | 4 | CVLE 431 - Hydraulics (E) | 4 | ||
| Total | 16 | Total | 17 | ||
Senior Year |
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| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | ||||
| CVLE 452 - Senior Seminar (C) | 1 | CVLE 453 - CE Projects (C) | 3 | ||
| CVLE 432 - Sanitary Engr. (E) | 4 | Technical Elective | 3 | ||
| Marshall Plan Elective a | 3 | Technical Elective | 3 | ||
| Technical Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| ENGR 201 - Circuits (C) | 4 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 | ||
| Total Credits | 129 | ||||
a must satisfy multicultural, international, and writing intensive requirements of Marshall Plan
(C) = Core engineering course
(E) = Emphasis area course
Engineering Minor
A student may be awarded a minor in engineering by completing any five of the following courses with a grade of C or better in each course: ENGR 201, ENGR 202, ENGR 213, ENGR 214, ENGR 216, ENGR 219, and ENGR 221.
Transfer to Baccalaureate Programs in Engineering
Administrative Bulletin No. 23 of the Board of Trustees establishes policies for transfer of students from pre-engineering programs to baccalaureate programs at West Virginia University and West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
Policies and Practices for the Transfer Process
- Any student (1) who is a resident of West Virginia, (2) who meets the
admission standards for a receiving institution at the time they are
admitted by the sending institution, (3) who maintains a GPA of 2.0 or
higher during the equivalent of four terms (64 credit hours) at a sending
institution will be assured admission into a baccalaureate program in
engineering at the receiving institution, provided the student has
satisfactorily completed all prerequisite courses. Qualified students who
have completed fewer than 64 credit hours at a sending institution will be
considered for admission to a baccalaureate engineering program at a
receiving institution in the same manner as the receiving institution's
regular returning students. Students should consult the college handbook of
the desired receiving institution for admission requirements.
Students who have completed a pre-engineering program should have completed the following core of courses:
Calculus - 12 hrs.
Chemistry - 8 hrs.
Physics - 8 hrs.
English - 6 hrs.
Statics - 3 hrs.
Computer Programming - 2 hrs.
Graphics - 2 hrs. - Any student (1) who is not a resident of West Virginia, (2) who
meets the non-resident admission standards for a receiving institution at
the time they are admitted by the sending institution, and (3) who maintains
a GPA of 2.0 or higher during the institution will be assured admission into
a baccalaureate program in engineering at a receiving institution, provided
the student has satisfactorily completed all prerequisite courses. Qualified
students who have completed fewer than 64 credit hours at a sending
institution will be considered for admission to a baccalaureate engineering
program at a receiving institution on a case-by-case basis.
- Any student who does not qualify under A or B above, but who nonetheless
is admitted to a pre-engineering program at a sending institution, must be
informed that there is no assurance that he or she will be admitted to a
baccalaureate program in engineering at a receiving Institution. These
students will be admitted to the College of engineering and to a curriculum
if they have completed at least 8 hours of calculus, 8 hours of applicable
physics or chemistry, and 4 hours of graphics and computer programming and
one semester of freshman composition with an overall 2.5 GPA and a 2.5 GPA
in math and science courses. Students who do not meet the minimum transfer
requirements, but who demonstrate special aptitude for engineering studies,
may request admission to a baccalaureate program in engineering at a
receiving institution by written petition to the appropriate administrator
at the receiving institution. Although these guidelines are designed to
accommodate students who wish to transfer into a baccalaureate engineering
program from an approved two-year pre-engineering program, differences in
the range and scope of offerings at each institution cannot assure that a
student will be able to complete the baccalaureate degree in all fields of
engineering within a four-year period.
Any student who is admitted by transfer from a pre-engineering program at a sending institution will be treated by the receiving institution like the receiving institution's regular returning student. Access to student housing and other privileges at the receiving institution will be controlled by the usual offices, in accordance with the institution's standard practices.
All pre-engineering students at a sending institution will have an opportunity annually to consult with academic advisors from the receiving institutions to ensure adequate articulation of engineering program requirements.
The number of slots available in certain high demand programs at West Virginia University may be limited. In these cases, West Virginia University may invite qualified applicants to select another field.
Program-Related Links
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