School
of Engineering Degree Requirements
Biochemical Engineering | Chemical
Engineering | Civil Engineering | Computer
Engineering
Electrical Engineering | Mechanical
Engineering | Minors
The Engineering programs at Christian Brothers University
are designed to graduate students who will be able to excel as engineering
professionals as described above. This requires an integrated program
of mathematics, basic sciences, humanities and social sciences, engineering
sciences and engineering design. A balance is struck between breadth
and depth, technical and non-technical content, and rigor and flexibility.
Students must meet departmental requirements as listed in the paradigms
that follow this section.
In the case of transfer students, at least one half of
the upper division major courses (300-400 level courses in CHE, CE,
ECE or ME and upper division Chemistry in the case of CHE) must be taken
at Christian Brothers University. Normally, junior and senior level
courses from non-ABET accredited programs will not be transferred.
In order to graduate, a student must attain a 2.0 overall
grade point average and a 2.0 in the major (CHE, CE, ECE or ME courses
and advanced chemistry in the case of Chemical Engineering) and program
option.
Summary of Course Requirements
Students must take two courses in English Composition. In order to acquire
the breadth and depth in liberal studies necessary for a successful
engineering career, students must take two courses in social sciences,
one course in English literature, two courses in religious studies,
and one course in moral values.
Program Option (department approved 300/400 level courses
in Mathematics, Science, Engineering or Business or advanced ROTC courses-3
hours maximum is allowed for ROTC courses) courses should be part of
an integrated sequence of courses consistent with the overall aims and
objectives of the School of Engineering. The integrated sequence must
receive approval from the student's advisor.
Moral values courses include: PHIL 213, 219, 220, 224,
234, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 340.
The religion courses will include one course at the 200
level followed by one at the 300 level or above.
The three course emphasis on religion and moral values
provides depth consistent with the mission of Christian Brothers University
and the needs of society and the engineering profession.
Course Requirements for a B.S. in Chemical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering Curricula
FRESHMAN YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CH E 101 CH E Project |
1 |
|
CHEM 114 Prin of Chemistry II |
3 |
| CH E 111 Intro Chemical Engineering |
1 |
|
CHEM 114L Chemistry II Lab |
1 |
| CHEM 113 Prin of Chemistry I |
3 |
|
ENG 112 English Composition II |
3 |
| CHEM 113L Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
|
MATH 132 Calculus II |
3 |
| ENG 111 English Composition I |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| MATH 131 Calculus I |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| Liberal Studies |
6 |
|
|
|
| Orientation |
0 |
|
|
|
| |
18 |
|
|
16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CH E 201 CH E Project |
1 |
|
Chem 212 Organic Chem II & Lab |
4 |
| CH E 231 Elem Thermodynamics |
3 |
|
CH E 232 Material & Energy Bal |
4 |
| CH E 245 Materials Science |
3 |
|
MATH 232 Calculus III |
3 |
| CHEM 211 Organic Chem & Lab |
4 |
|
PHYS 251 Physics II |
3 |
| MATH 231 Differential Equations |
3 |
|
PHYS 251L Physics II Lab |
1 |
| Phys 150 Physics I |
3 |
|
CE 201 Statics |
3 |
| Phys 150L Physics I Lab |
1 |
|
|
|
| |
18 |
|
|
18 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CH E 301 CH E Project |
1 |
|
CH E 324 Heat Transfer |
3 |
| CH E 323 Fluid Mechanics I |
3 |
|
CH E 326 Junior Lab II |
1 |
| CH E 325 Junior Lab I |
1 |
|
CH E 330 Mass Transfer & Separations |
3 |
| CH E 327 Adv Thermodynamics |
3 |
|
CHEM 352 Physical Chemistry II |
3 |
| CHEM 351 Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
|
CHEM 352L Physical Chem II Lab |
1 |
| CHEM 351L Physical Chem I Lab |
1 |
|
ECE 221 Electric Circuits I |
3 |
| CH E 314 Engineering Economics |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
|
|
| |
18 |
|
|
17 |
SENIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CH E 401 CH E Project |
2 |
|
CH E 402 CH E Project |
2 |
| CH E 425 Process Design I |
3 |
|
CH E 426 Process Design II |
3 |
| CH E 437 Modeling & Control |
3 |
|
CH E 442 Senior Lab II |
1 |
| CH E 441 Senior Lab I |
1 |
|
CH E 444 Polymers |
3 |
| CH E 443 Reactor Design |
3 |
|
Program Option |
3 |
| Program Option |
3 |
|
|
|
| |
15 |
|
|
12 |
Total credits for graduation: 132.
Course Requirements for a B.S. in Chemical
Engineering [ top of page ]
Biochemical Engineering Curricula
FRESHMAN YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CH E 101 CH E Project |
1 |
|
BIOL 112 Prin Biology II & Lab |
4 |
| CH E 111 Intro Chemical |
1 |
|
CHEM 114 Prin of Chemistry II |
3 |
| CHEM 113 Prin of Chemistry I |
3 |
|
CHEM 114L Chemistry II Lab |
1 |
| CHEM 113L Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
|
ENG 112 English Composition II |
3 |
| ENG 111 English Composition I |
3 |
|
MATH 132 Calculus II |
3 |
| MATH 131 Calculus I |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| BIOL 111 Prin Biology I & Lab |
4 |
|
|
|
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
|
|
| Orientation |
0 |
|
|
|
| |
19 |
|
|
17 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CH E 201 CH E Project |
1 |
|
CH E 232 Material & Energy |
4 |
| CH E 231 Elem Thermodynamics |
3 |
|
CHEM 212 Organic Chem II & Lab |
4 |
| CHEM 211 Organic Chem I & Lab |
4 |
|
MATH 232 Calculus III |
3 |
| MATH 231 Differential Equations |
3 |
|
PHYS 251 Physics II |
3 |
| PHYS 150 Physics I |
3 |
|
PHYS 251L Physics II Lab |
1 |
| PHYS 150L Physics I Lab |
1 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
|
|
| |
18 |
|
|
18 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CH E 301 CH E Project |
1 |
|
BIOL 321 Microbiology & Lab |
4 |
| CH E 314 Engineering Economy |
3 |
|
CH E 324 Heat Transfer |
3 |
| CH E 323 Fluid Mechanics I |
3 |
|
CH E 326 Junior Lab II |
1 |
| CH E 325 Junior Lab |
1 |
|
CHE 330 Mass Transfer & Separations |
3 |
| CH E 327 Chem. Engr. Thermo |
3 |
|
ECE 221 Electrical Circuits I |
3 |
| CHEM 351 Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| CHEM 351L Physical Chem I Lab |
1 |
|
|
|
| |
15 |
|
|
17 |
SENIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CH E 401 CH E Project |
2 |
|
CH E 402 CH E Project |
2 |
| CH E 425 Process Design I |
3 |
|
CH E 426 Process Design II |
3 |
| CH E 437 Modeling & Control |
3 |
|
CH E 442 Senior Lab II |
1 |
| CH E 441 Senior Lab I |
1 |
|
CH E 446 Biochemical |
3 |
| CH E 443 Reactor Design |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| CHEM 312/312L Biochemistry & Lab |
4 |
|
|
|
| |
16 |
|
|
12 |
Total credits for graduation: 132.
Course Requirements for a BS in Civil Engineering [ top
of page ]
FRESHMAN YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CE 100 Intro to Civil & Envir Engr |
0 |
|
CE 112 Computers Appl. in C&EE |
3 |
| CE 105 Intro to Civil & Envir. Design |
1 |
|
ENG 112 English Composition II |
3 |
| CE 111 Design Graphics |
3 |
|
MATH 132 Calculus II |
3 |
| ENG 111 English Composition I |
3 |
|
PHYS 150 Physics I |
3 |
| MATH 131 Calculus I |
3 |
|
PHYS 150L Physics I Lab |
1 |
| Liberal Studies |
6 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| Orientation |
0 |
|
|
|
| |
16 |
|
|
16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CE 115 Field Measurements |
3 |
|
CE 214 Strength of Materials |
3 |
| CE 201 Statics |
3 |
|
CE 250 Analy. of Struct. Static & Dyna. |
3 |
| CHEM 115 General Chemistry |
3 |
|
CE 299 Hydraulics |
3 |
| CHEM 115L General Chemistry Lab |
1 |
|
CE 299L Hydraulics Lab |
1 |
| MATH 231 Differential Equations |
3 |
|
MATH 232 Calculus III |
3 |
| PHYS 251 Physics II |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| PHYS 251L Physics II Lab |
1 |
|
|
|
| |
17 |
|
|
16 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CE 310 Steel Design |
3 |
|
CE 311 Concrete Design |
3 |
| CE 313 Hydrology |
3 |
|
CE 315 Junior Project |
0 |
| CE 322 Geotech Engr |
3 |
|
CE 317 Intro to Environ Engineering |
3 |
| CE 322L Geotech Lab |
1 |
|
CE 318 Highway Engineering |
3 |
| PHYS 252 Physics III |
3 |
|
CE 340 Foundations |
3 |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
MATH 308 Statistics |
6 |
| |
16 |
|
|
18 |
SENIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CE 400 The Compleat Engineer |
3 |
|
CE 314 Engineering Economy |
3 |
| CE 417 Environmental Engr. Lab |
1 |
|
CE 432 Design Project II |
2 |
| CE 431 Design Project I |
2 |
|
CE Major Elective |
3 |
| CE Major Elective |
3 |
|
ME 305/ChE 231 Thermodynamics |
3 |
| ECE 221 Electric Circuits I |
3 |
|
Program Options |
3 |
| MATH Elective1 |
3 |
|
Program Options |
3 |
| |
15 |
|
|
17 |
Total credits for graduation: 131.
1 Must be a 300/400 level Math course.
Course Requirements for a BS in Electrical
Engineering [ top of page ]
Computer Engineering Curricula
FRESHMAN YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CHEM 115 General Chemistry |
3 |
|
ECE 112 Computers in Engineering |
3 |
| CHEM 115L Gen Chemistry Lab |
1 |
|
ENG 112 English Comp II |
3 |
| ENG 111 English Comp I |
3 |
|
MATH 132 Calculus II |
3 |
| MATH 131 Calculus I |
3 |
|
PHYS 150 Physics I |
3 |
| ME 121 Solids Modeling |
3 |
|
PHYS 150L Physics I Lab |
1 |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| Orientation |
0 |
|
|
|
| |
16 |
|
|
16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CE 201 Statics |
3 |
|
ECE 201 Instrumentation |
2 |
| ECE 221 Electric Circuits I |
3 |
|
ECE 222 Electric Circuits II |
3 |
| ECE 234 Data Structures/Program |
3 |
|
ECE 236 Object Oriented Design |
3 |
| ECE 250 Digital Design |
3 |
|
ECE 244 Structures Prog Lab |
1 |
| MATH 231 Differential Equations |
3 |
|
ECE 251 Microprocessors |
3 |
| PHYS 251 Physics II |
3 |
|
MATH 232 Calculus III |
3 |
| PHYS 250L Physics II Lab |
1 |
|
|
|
| |
19 |
|
|
15 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| ECE 331 Electronics I |
3 |
|
CS 380 Operating Systems |
3 |
| ECE 341 Junior Lab I |
1 |
|
ECE 314 Engineering Economy |
3 |
| ECE 350 Computer Systems |
3 |
|
ECE 332 Electronics II |
3 |
| ECE 406 Electromagnetic Fields |
4 |
|
ECE 335 Systems, Signals, Noise |
3 |
| MATH 309 Probability |
3 |
|
ECE 342 Junior Lab II |
1 |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
ECE 450 Computer Networks |
3 |
| |
|
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| |
17 |
|
|
19 |
SENIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| ECE 409 CPE Project I |
1 |
|
ECE 400 The Compleat Engineer |
3 |
| ECE Major Elective |
3 |
|
ECE 410 CPE Project II |
2 |
| ME 202 Dynamics |
3 |
|
ECE Major Elective |
3 |
| ME 305 Thermodynamics |
3 |
|
MATH 405 Discrete Math |
3 |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| Program Option |
3 |
|
|
|
| |
16 |
|
|
14 |
Total Credits for graduation: 132.
All major electives and at least one program option must include design
credit and therefore be a course offered by the School of Engineering.
Intern Program in France: Students with Junior Standing in the Electrical
and Computer Engineering Department can complete 12 hours abroad. For
information contact the ECE Department.
Course Requirements for a BS in Electrical Engineering
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Electrical Engineering Curricula
FRESHMAN YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CHEM 115 Chemistry I and Lab |
4 |
|
ENG 112 English Composition II |
3 |
| ECE 112 Computer in Engineering |
3 |
|
MATH 132 Calculus II |
3 |
| ENG 111 English Composition I |
3 |
|
ME 121 Solids Modeling |
3 |
| MATH 131 Calculus I |
3 |
|
PHYS 150 Physics I |
3 |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
PHYS 150L Physics I Lab |
1 |
| Orientation |
0 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| |
16 |
|
|
16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CE 201 Statics |
3 |
|
ECE 201 Instrumentation |
2 |
| ECE 221 Electric Circuits I |
3 |
|
ECE 222 Electric Circuits II |
3 |
| ECE 250 Digital Design |
3 |
|
ECE 251 Microprocessor Arch/Prog |
3 |
| MATH 231 Differential Equations |
3 |
|
MATH 232 Calculus III |
3 |
| PHYS 251 Physics II |
3 |
|
PHYS 252 Physics III |
3 |
| PHYS 251L Physics II Lab |
1 |
|
ME 202 Dynamics |
3 |
| |
16 |
|
|
17 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| ECE 331 Electronics I |
3 |
|
ECE 314 Engineering Economy |
3 |
| ECE 341 Junior Lab I |
1 |
|
ECE 322 Linear Controls |
3 |
| ECE 406 Electromagnetic Field Theory |
4 |
|
ECE 332 Electronics II |
3 |
| MATH 309 Probability |
3 |
|
ECE 335 Systems, Signals, & Noise |
3 |
| PHYS 353 Solid State Physics |
3 |
|
ECE 342 Junior Lab II |
1 |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| |
17 |
|
|
16 |
SENIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| ECE 401 Energy Conversion |
3 |
|
ECE 400 The Compleat Engineer |
3 |
| ECE 403 Energy Conversion Lab |
1 |
|
ECE 410 ECE Project II |
2 |
| ECE 409 ECE Project I |
1 |
|
ECE Major Elective |
3 |
| ECE Major Elective |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| ME 305 Thermodynamics |
3 |
|
Mathematics Elective |
3 |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
Program Option |
3 |
| |
14 |
|
|
17 |
Total credits for graduation: 129.
All major electives and at least one program option must include design
credit and therefore be a course offered by the School of Engineering.
Intern Program in France: Students with Junior Standing in the Electrical
and Computer Engineering Department can complete 12 hours abroad. For
information contact the ECE Department.
Course Requirements for BS in Mechanical Engineering
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FRESHMAN YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| CHEM 115 General Chemistry |
3 |
|
ECE 112 Computers in Engr |
3 |
| CHEM 115L General Chem Lab |
1 |
|
ENG 112 English Composition II |
3 |
| ENG 111 English Composition I |
3 |
|
MATH 132 Calculus II |
3 |
| MATH 131 Calculus I |
3 |
|
PHYS 150 Physics I |
3 |
| ME 121 Solids Modeling |
3 |
|
PHYS 150L Physics I Lab |
1 |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| Orientation |
0 |
|
|
|
| |
16 |
|
|
16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| ME 200 Mechanics of Solids |
3 |
|
ECE 221 Electric Circuits I |
3 |
| MATH 231 Differential Equations |
3 |
|
MATH 232 Calculus III |
3 |
| M E 201 Manufacturing Processes |
3 |
|
ME 202 Dynamics |
3 |
| PHYS 251 Physics II |
3 |
|
ME 305 Thermodynamics I |
3 |
| PHYS 251L Physics II Lab |
1 |
|
PHYS 252 Physics III |
3 |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| |
16 |
|
|
18 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| Liberal Studies |
3 |
|
ME 302 Energy Systems Lab |
2 |
| MATH 329 Applied Analysis |
3 |
|
ME 306 Heat Transfer |
3 |
| ME 301 Engr Instrumentation Lab |
2 |
|
ME 318 Dynamics of Machines |
3 |
| ME 313 Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
|
ME 422 Control Systems |
3 |
| ME 316 Engr Thermodynamics II |
3 |
|
MATH Elective |
3 |
| ME 317 Kinematics |
3 |
|
Liberal Studies |
3 |
| |
17 |
|
|
17 |
SENIOR YEAR
| Semester I |
Credits |
|
Semester II |
Credits |
| ME 314 Engineering Economy |
3 |
|
ME 400 The Compleat Engineer |
3 |
| ME 401 Mechanical Systems Lab |
2 |
|
ME 408 ME Project II |
3 |
| ME 407 M E Project I |
3 |
|
ME Major Elective |
3 |
| ME 420 Machine Design |
3 |
|
Program Option |
6 |
| ME 421 Thermal Sys Anal & Des. |
3 |
|
|
|
| ME Major Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
| |
17 |
|
|
15 |
Total credits for graduation: 132.
Minors in the School of Engineering
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