Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering confers a Bachelor of Science degree upon all students who have successfully completed a program of study and have fulfilled all requirements for a specific major in the college.

A thesis is not required for the baccalaureate degree. However, the department can grant permission to exceptional students to undertake a thesis in lieu of up to four semester credits of required or elective work in the student's department.

Required minimum grade point averages:

• 2.5 GPA is required in critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 GPA is required for all courses completed in the college
• 2.0 GPA is required in all work attempted in the department
  
• 2.0 cumulative GPA is required in all work attempted at the university

All grade point averages are based on a 4.0 scale computed on the last of the maximum two attempts (including withdrawals) allowed for each course.

Technical Foundation Courses

Technical coursework is required of all students. This coursework also satisfies the mathematics and physical/biological science categories of the general education requirement. Generally, all technical coursework must be completed or be in final progress before a student can register for junior/senior-level engineering courses. Minimum grades of C are required in all calculus, chemistry and physics coursework based on a maximum of two attempts, including withdrawals.

Some departments may have higher requirements.

Critical-Tracking Criteria

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering has established tracking criteria for all programs. Applicants with specific questions can contact the department or Engineering Undergraduate Student Affairs.

Students must fulfill the performance criteria for their program’s tracking courses. Students who are off-track will be placed on probation. Students who fail to meet the conditions of their probation may not be allowed to continue in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.

A minimum grade of C (based on a maximum of two attempts, including withdrawals) is required for each tracking course. A minimum 2.5 critical-tracking GPA is required for students to continue to the upper-division engineering program. Some departments require a grade higher than C in critical-tracking courses.

To be on track, students must meet or exceed these minimum performance criteria.

Note 1: Calculus placement will be determined by student scores on the online ALEKS assessment test, which is required for all engineering students.

Note 2: All incoming engineering freshmen are required to take the online Chemistry Readiness Assessment for placement into chemistry courses. Based upon the result, students who start the chemistry sequence with the preparatory course CHM 1025 are required by the college to complete that course with a satisfactory grade before registering for CHM 2045.

Industrial and systems engineering majors: CHM 2045 is not required for tracking; however, it is required for graduation.

Note 3: Aerospace engineering, computer engineering, electrical and computer engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science engineering and nuclear and radiological sciences do not require CHM 2046.

Aerospace engineering, civil engineering, computer or electrical engineering or mechanical engineering can substitute an acceptable science elective for CHM 2046.

Industrial and systems engineering, materials science and engineering, or nuclear and radiological sciences must meet with a department advisor for guidance.

Note 4: Tracking course for ISE majors only. Other department-specific tracking courses may be required.

Progression to Graduation

The programs leading to bachelor’s degrees in engineering are carefully planned and organized sequences. The highly motivated student with proper high school preparation can complete these programs in four to four and a half years, including at least one summer term, by scheduling an average of 15 credits each semester.

Usually, foundation subjects common to all fields of engineering are studied in the first two years at the university or in a pre-engineering program at a public or state college. Specialized study is taken in the junior and senior years within a department of the college, where the program is tailored to the student’s preparation, interests and career goals.

The specific requirements for each major are outlined. Students must consult their department academic advisors each semester before registering for classes.

Graduating with Honors