GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

Program Requirements

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

• Engineering Traditional - Chemical Engineering Option APE: Full-time  
• Engineering Traditional - Civil and Environmental Engineering Option APE: Full-time   
• Engineering Traditional - Computer Engineering Option APE: Full-time  
• Engineering Traditional - Electrical Engineering Option APE: Full-time  
• Engineering Traditional - Geological Engineering Option APE: Full-time  
• Engineering Traditional - Materials Science Engineering Option APE: Full-time  
• Engineering Traditional - Mechanical Engineering Option APE: Full-time  
• Engineering Traditional - Metallurgical Engineering Option APE: Full-time  
• Engineering Traditional - Mining Engineering Option APE: Full-time   
• Time to completion is 4 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes  in brackets.

• Be prepared for further study in Engineering or a related discipline at a four-year college or university by completing a course of study comparable to that required in the first 2 years at Utah’s 4-year universities. [1]
• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of physical science, particularly in inorganic chemistry and physics. [1]
• Demonstrate competence in both creating and interpreting engineering drawings, using modern computer tools and resources. [2,8,9]
• Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical tools necessary to perform engineering  calculations – particularly in Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations. Use these mathematical tools and strategies to solve engineering problems. [3]
• Solve complex problems in engineering and science using critical thinking skills and an effective problem-solving strategy. [4]
• Demonstrate the laboratory skills necessary to design and perform scientific and engineering experiments. Interpret experimental data. [3,4]
• Demonstrate an understanding of the environmental and social impact of engineering activities and the techniques required to mitigate those impacts. [6]
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical impacts of engineering decisions and the requirements for ethical behavior of an engineering professional. [7]
• Develop engineering computing skills and use them to solve problems. [9]
• Demonstrate competence in technical report writing, other written communication and in oral communication of technical concepts. [2]