Major Prerequisites (37 credits)

Mathematics (21 credits)

• Calculus I (4 credits) or MATH 2100H Calculus I Honors (4 credits)
• Introductory Linear Algebra (3 credits)
• Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits)
• Calculus II (4 credits) or MATH 2200H Calculus II Honors (4 credits)
• Calculus III (4 credits)
• Probability and Statistics (3 credits)

Basic Sciences (16 credits)

• Biology I Lab (4 credits)
• General Chemistry I Lab (4 credits)
• Physics I/Lab (4 credits)
• Physical II/Lab (4 credits)

Note: Six (6) credits of MATH and 6 credits of BIOL/CHEM/PHYS credits may fulfill the General Education requirements.

Major Core Requirements (50 credits)

• Engineering Ethics Seminar
• Electrical Circuits/Lab
• Introduction to Engineering
• Engineering Graphics
• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Engineering Design and Project Management I
• Statics
• Computer Applications in Engineering
• Materials and Processes
• Dynamics
• Engineering Design and Project Management II
• Thermal and Fluid Systems
• Mechanics of Materials
• Sensors, Measurements, and Controls
• Engineering Economics
• Quality Control for Engineers
• Senior Capstone Design Project I
• Senior Capstone Design Project II

Biomedical Engineering Concentration (15 credits)

• Foundations of Biomedical Engineering
• Biomechanics and Materials
• Physiological Systems and Modeling for Engineering I
• Physiological Systems and Modeling for Engineering II
• Biomedical Instrumentation

or

Industrial and Systems Engineering Concentration (15 credits)

• Principles and Methods of Industrial and Systems Engineering
• Systems Optimization
• Work Measurement and Human Factors
• Analysis of Production Systems and Facility Design
• Discrete System Modeling

Experiential Learning/Internships

Beginning in the first year of your program, you’ll participate in a number of hands-on project applications of engineering.

Additionally, NSU’s engineering majors are provided support to help them get highly sought-after internships. Some companies where students have obtained internships include SR Technologies (SRT Group), Newport News Shipbuilding, Amazon, Wireless Maritime Services, and Mastec.

Engineering Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Engineering Program will:

1. Apply their engineering education, knowledge, leadership, and skills to analyze technical and societal problems and develop creative and responsible solutions.
2. Communicate and function as an individual and team member in a professional environment.
3. Serve as engineering ambassadors and leaders to apply the highest professional standards of ethics and social responsibility.
4. Continue to develop their knowledge and skills through advanced study and lifelong learning.

Engineering Major Learning Outcomes

By graduation, students in the Engineering Program are expected to have attained:

1. An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Pursue Innovative Career Opportunities Across Industries

An engineering degree provides a pathway for you to pursue career opportunities in engineering, health care, banking and finance, manufacturing, process engineering, plant management, or transportation systems. Engineering-specific jobs are included in U.S. News & World Report’s “100 Best Jobs” list. Mechanical engineers and civil engineers are #32 and #33 on the list, respectively, with high-paying salaries and thousands of projected jobs available.

Average Starting Salary

Salaries vary greatly for engineering graduates, as there are a number of career paths you can take. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer hardware engineers earn an average of $117,220 per year while aerospace engineers earn $116,500 per year. According to a 2020 report from PayScale.com, graduates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering make an average of $85,451 per year.

Shark Destinations

With an engineering degree from NSU, you can become a leader in a variety of professional positions and industries. Some of the career roles you can pursue include: systems analyst, operations engineer, logistics engineer, process control analyst, process integration specialist, industrial engineer, sales engineer, biomedical engineer, biomechanical engineer, and biomaterial engineer.