Engineering and Computing Trailer; (714) 824-4334
The School of Engineering offers a general undergraduate major in Engineering to upper-division students who wish to pursue broad multidisciplinary programs of study or who wish to focus on a special area not offered in the four departments. Examples of other areas that may be of interest are: biochemical engineering, electromechanical engineering, project management, or hydrology. The program of study in any area, aside from the established specializations, is determined in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Faculty in the Departments of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering also teach courses in the major in Engineering program.
Descriptions and requirements for the undergraduate majors in Aerospace Engineering (AE), Chemical Engineering (ChE), Civil Engineering (CE), Computer Engineering (CpE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Engineering (a general program, GE), Environmental Engineering (EnE), and Mechanical Engineering (ME) may be found in each department's section.
The general major in Engineering is only open to junior-standing students who have completed the required lower-division courses with a high level of achievement. Freshmen are not eligible to apply for this major. The sequential nature of the Engineering program and the fact that many courses are offered only once a year make it beneficial for students to begin their studies in the fall quarter.
Transfer students. The general Engineering major is a specialized program for students who are seeking careers in areas other than traditional engineering disciplines and is open to upper-division students only. Preference will be given to applicants with the highest grades overall, and who have satisfactorily completed the following required courses: one year of calculus, one year of engineering physics (with laboratory), one year of general chemistry (with laboratory), one course in computational methods (FORTRAN, Pascal, C, or C++), and one year of approved lower-division writing. Courses in linear algebra, differential equations, second-year engineering physics (with laboratory) are required for junior academic standing, and it is recommended that these courses be completed prior to transferring to UCI. Students should work closely with the UCI Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools, to ensure that they are enrolled in the appropriate courses.
For further information, contact the School of Engineering Undergraduate Student Affairs Office at (714) 824-4334.
Credit for at least 192 units including:
University Requirements: See pages 5761.
School Requirements: See page 156.
Departmental Requirements:
Mathematics Courses: Mathematics 2A-B-C-D, 3A, and 3D (24 units).
Basic Science Courses: Chemistry 1A-B and 1LA-LB and Physics 5A-B-C-D-E and 5LB-LC-LD-LE (36 units).
Basic Engineering Courses: Engineering E10 or ECE11, E54, E80 or CE80, ME30 or CE30, ECE70A or ECE72 (18 units).
Engineering Core Courses: Engineering E101, ME150 or both CE150 and CE150L, CE170A or ME130A (12 units).
Technical Electives: The courses required in an area other than the formal specialization are determined in consultation with a faculty advisor (57 units).
Students should keep in mind that the program for the major in Engineering is based upon a rigid set of prerequisites, beginning with adequate preparation in high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Therefore, the course sequence should not be changed except for the most compelling reasons. Students must have their programs approved by an academic counselor in Engineering. A sample program of study is available in the Undergraduate Student Affairs Office.
NOTE: With the exception of E54, the courses listed below are open only to students in the School of Engineering. All other majors must petition for permission to enroll.
E2 Energy Sources, Energy Uses (4) F. Technical aspects of energy extraction, transport, use, and environmental effects. Devices for energy conversion. (Design units: 0)
E10 Computational Methods in Engineering (4) F, Summer. Procedures and procedure followers, algorithms and flow charts, computer languages, subprograms. Computer macro- and microelements, number systems. Methods of differentiation, integration, curve fitting, list processing. Error analysis. Must qualify in BASIC and FORTRAN at end of course through computer use. Corequisite or prerequisite: Mathematics 2A. (Design units: 0)
E20 Energy and Society (4) F. The social, economic, and political aspects of how we obtain energy, get it to where we need it, use it, dispose of the wastes, and pay for these activities. Examination of alternatives. (Design units: 0)
E54 Principles of Materials Science and Engineering (4) W. Materials--topics range from superconductors to biodegradable polymers. Structure and properties of materials, including metal, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, composites, traditional materials. Atomic structure, bonding, defects, phase equilibria, mechanical properties, electrical, optical, and magnetic properties. Brief introduction to materials processing and synthesis. Prerequisites: Physics 3A-B or 5A-B, Chemistry 1A. Engineering E54 and CE54 may not both be taken for credit. Formerly ME54. (Design units: 0)
E69 Energy Facilities Inspection (0) F, W, S. Inspection of power-generating stations of various types, oil and gas processing facilities, and end-use facilities. One unit of workload credit. Prerequisites: E2 and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (Design units: 0)
E80 Dynamics (3) S. Rigid body dynamics, momentum, and energy principles; modeling and analysis of mechanical systems. Prerequisites: Physics 5A and Mathematics 2D. Only one course from Engineering E80, CE80, and ME80 may be taken for credit. (Design units: 0)
E92 Engineering and Computer Science Laboratory (ECSEL) (0) F, W, S. Comprehensive academic support designed primarily for underrepresented or underprepared students in Engineering, ICS, or selected areas of the physical sciences. Typical program activities: tutoring, study skills, career planning, self-esteem enhancement, library research techniques, graduate study planning, and independent studies. Pass/Not Pass Only. Students may receive a maximum of 12 units of workload credit only. Same as Information and Computer Science 92. (Design units: 0)
EH96 Freshman Honors Seminar (1). Issues and conflicts from the philosophy and history of engineering and science, ethical responsibilities of engineers and scientists, the influence of diverse backgrounds, and the breadth of activities within the engineering and science disciplines. Various faculty participate each week. Open only to Engineering freshmen students accepted into the Campuswide Honors program. Same as Physical Sciences H96 and Information and Computer Science H96. Pass/Not Pass only.
E98 Group Study (1 to 4). Group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Design units: varies)
E101 Introduction to Engineering Thermophysics (3) F. Fundamentals and applications of engineering thermodynamics to engineering systems. First law (energy conservation), second law (entropy constraints), equations of state and property relations (e.g., the Clausius-Clapeyron relation). Conduction, convection, and radiation including applications to fins and heat exchange. Prerequisites: Physics 5B, Mathematics 3D. Only one course from Engineering E101, CE91, and ME91 may be taken for credit. (Design units: 0)
E169 Energy Systems Field Trip (3) Summer. A ten-day to two-week inspection trip to energy extraction facilities, large-scale energy users, research laboratories, and design offices. Prerequisites: E2 and E20 or consent of instructor. (Design units: 0)
E190 Communications in the Professional World (4) F, W, S, Summer. Workshop in technical and scientific writing. Oral presentation with video monitoring. Communication with various publics. Real-world professionalism. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing in Engineering and completion of the lower-division writing requirement. (Design units: 0)
E192 Ethical Issues in Engineering (4) S. Application of ethical theory to moral problems confronted by engineers, scientists, and managers, e.g., conscience and free expression within corporations; professional obligations to the public; the role of values in safety decisions; ethics codes; whistle-blowing. Examination of case studies. Prerequisite: completion of lower-division writing requirement. Same as Philosophy 131D. (Design units: 0)
E196 Engineering Thesis (4) F, W, S. Preparation of final presentation and paper describing individual research in Engineering completed in one or more quarters of individual study (i.e., E199). Prerequisites: completion of lower-division writing requirement, consent of E199 instructor, and completion of at least four units of Individual Research in Engineering. (Design units: varies)
EH196 Honors Thesis (4) F, W, S. Preparation of final presentation and paper describing individual research in Engineering. For participants in the Campuswide Honors Program. Prerequisites: EH199 and consent of instructor. (Design units: varies)
E199 Individual Study (1 to 4) F, W, S. Supervised independent reading, research, or design for undergraduate Engineering majors. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Design units: varies)
EH199 Honors Research (4) F, W, S. Supervised research in Engineering for participants in the Campuswide Honors Program. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Design units: varies)
