Engineering, BS
Requirements
The program of study requires a minimum of 67 hours, on a 129-hour degree, consisting of:
Static Mechanics | 2 | |
Engineering Design and Graphics | 3 | |
Circuit Analysis and Design I | 2 | |
Circuit Analysis and Design II | 4 | |
Solid Mechanics I | 3 | |
Dynamics and Vibrations I | 3 | |
Materials Science | 4 | |
Electronics I | 4 | |
Control Systems I | 3 | |
Thermal Sciences I | 4 | |
Issues in Engineering Design | 3 | |
Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 | |
Electromechanics | 4 | |
Systems Design I | 3 | |
Systems Design II | 3 | |
AND | ||
A minimum of 19 semester hours in an engineering emphasis |
The electrical emphasis requirements include
Circuit Analysis and Design III | 3 | |
Electronics II | 4 | |
Signals and Systems | 3 | |
Engineering Electromagnetics | 3 | |
6 hours of approved elective courses | 6 |
The mechanical emphasis requirements include
Solid Mechanics II | 3 | |
Manufacturing I | 4 | |
ThermalSciences II | 4 | |
Mechanical Systems Lab | 1 | |
Mechanical Systems Lab II | 1 | |
Thermal Systems Lab II | 1 | |
6 hours of approved elective courses | 6 |
All electives must be approved by an engineering faculty adviser to ensure that each student's program of study meets both university and engineering accreditation criteria.
Associated Requirements:
Calculus I | 4 | |
Calculus II | 4 | |
Calculus III | 4 | |
Differential Equations | 3 | |
Statistics | 3 | |
Physics I with Laboratory: Mechanics | 4 | |
Physics II with Laboratory: Electromagnetism and Optics | 4 | |
General Chemistry I | 3 | |
OR | ||
General Chemistry for Engineering Students | 3 |
One of: (3 hours)
Introduction to Programming | 3 | |
Introduction to Programming for Engineering & Science | 3 | |
Introduction to Python for Data Analytics | 3 | |
Applied Programming Matlab | 3 |
TCU Core Curriculum Electives
The humanities and social science components of engineering programs should exhibit both breadth and depth in the subject areas. All University Core Curriculum electives must be selected with the advice and approval of an engineering academic adviser.
Engineering Electives
The electrical and mechanical emphasis engineering electives must be selected to assure an adequate content for the total program. All engineering electives must be selected with the advice and approval of an engineering academic adviser.
Engineering Student Organizations
Several engineering and computer science student organizations have been established at TCU for the purpose of promoting professional goals and interests, and to provide fellowship and recreation for the members. Student chapters of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and Society of Women Engineers (SWE) are active on campus. These groups meet regularly to participate in plant tours or to entertain speakers on topics of current interest to engineering students. All engineering students are encouraged to join one of the student organizations and participate in campus activities, as well as the activities of the affiliated local professional engineering societies. Students may also choose to become student members of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) and participate in their local chapter activities.
Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination may be taken up to three (3) times per year. It is administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). All engineering students are encouraged and advised to take the FE prior to graduation.