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Minor in Engineering Science

This minor is available to Boston University students who are not enrolled in the College of Engineering but want a general introduction to the concepts and applications of Engineering. Track A has a Mechanical Engineering emphasis, Track B has an Electrical & Computer Engineering emphasis, and Track C has a Biomedical Engineering emphasis.

  • A minor in Engineering Science is earned through completion of 20 units. Twelve units must be unique to the minor and may not count toward the fulfillment of majors or additional minors.
    • CAS MA 226 and ENG EK 125 are required courses.
    • The remaining 12 units are to be selected from among the courses outlined for each track (below).
    • 16 units of coursework toward the minor must come from College of Engineering (ENG) courses.
  • Students are expected to obtain the necessary background (prerequisites or equivalents) to complete their chosen minor program.
  • A minimum 2.00 GPA is required in the courses used to satisfy the minor, with no grade less than a C–.
  • Students who are interested in the minor in Engineering Science should first study the requirements, then fill out the minor application form and send it to the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs of the relevant Engineering department, for review and approval. Students should then return the completed form to their college of major.
  • All course substitutions must be approved by the College of Engineering Undergraduate Committee.
  • Students planning to pursue a minor in Engineering Science should apply as early as possible to facilitate course planning.
  • A student must be a sophomore and have a declared major on record in order to apply for a minor.

Minor Prerequisites

Requirements

  • CAS MA 226 Differential Equations (4 units)
  • ENG EK 125 Introduction to Programming for Engineers (4 units)
  • Track A, Track B, or Track C (see below) (12 units)

Track Emphasis

Select one track below, totaling 12 units. A higher level (300+) course in the program associated with each track (e.g., ME for Track A) may be petitioned as a substitute for one of the restricted electives indicated in the respective lists below.

Track A (Mechanical Engineering emphasis)

  • ENG EK 301 Engineering Mechanics I (4 units)
  • Select two courses from the list below. (8 units)

Track B (Electrical & Computer Engineering emphasis)

  • ENG EK 307 Electric Circuits (4 units)
  • ENG EC 300+—any EC course at the 300+ level (4 units; any prerequisites for courses at this level must be completed prior to enrollment)
  • ENG EC 300+—any EC course at the 300+ level (4 units; any prerequisites for courses at this level must be completed prior to enrollment)

Track C, Option 1 (Biomedical Engineering emphasis)

  • ENG BE 209 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology (4 units)
  • ENG EK 307 Electric Circuits (4 units)
  • Select one course from the list below. (4 units)
    • ENG BE 403 Biomedical Signals and Controls (4 units)
    • ENG BE 424 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (4 units)

Track C, Option 2 (Biomedical Engineering emphasis)

  • ENG BE 209 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology (4 units)
  • ENG EK 301 Engineering Mechanics I (4 units)
  • Select one course from the list below. (4 units)
    • ENG BE 420 Introduction to Solid Biomechanics (4 units)
    • ENG BE 424 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (4 units)
    • ENG BE 436 Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics (4 units)

Additional Information

For additional information and specifics regarding prerequisites, please consult with the appropriate Undergraduate Associate Chair listed on the website. The student should be directed back to their primary college after receiving approval from the appropriate associate chair.

To apply for the minor, visit the Engineering Science minor page on the College of Engineering website.

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