Dual-Degree Engineering Minor
Engineering gives students the opportunity to be simultaneously creative and practical. They can combine the principles learned in science and mathematics with the methods and techniques of engineering to develop theory, models and applications. The Dual-Degree Engineering Minor is meant to develop a foundation preparing the student for further study and a career in engineering.
Engineering schools require that many general science and mathematics courses be completed at The College of Idaho before a student transfers under the dual-degree engineering program. Therefore it is recommended that students complete a mathematics or mathematics-physics major if interested in the dual-degree engineering minor. (Note: Choosing a major other than mathematics or mathematics-physics will likely result in the student spending four years at the College of Idaho to complete their major. Upper-level coursework from the engineering institution will transfer back to The College of Idaho to fulfill the mathematics or mathematics-physics major requirements. Please see the dual-degree Engineering requirements for affiliated institutions.) Students can fulfill two PEAKS upon completion of this minor: Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Professional Studies.
Minor Requirements:
- Completion of at least 9 upper-level (above 300) credits in mathematics or physics.
- Acceptance to an approved engineering program.
The required courses specific to the dual-degree engineering minor depend upon the engineering field and the engineering institution. Every student completing this minor should closely consult with a dual-degree engineering advisor to choose appropriate College of Idaho courses.
The following courses are required for most fields of engineering and most computer science programs:
- FYS-101 First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- CHE-141 General Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
- MAT-151 Calculus I (4 cr)
- MAT-152 Calculus II (4 cr)
- MAT-251 Calculus III (4 cr)
- PHY 170 Engineering Analysis 2 credtis
- PHY-271 Analytical Physics I & Laboratory (5 cr)
- PHY-272 Analytical Physics II & Laboratory (5 cr)
- Humanities Electives
Suggested courses for different engineering fields are included below.
Biological Systems Engineering
- SPE-101 Basic Public Speaking (3 cr)
- BIO-120 Frontiers in Biology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-252 Analytical Chemistry II & Lab(4 cr)
- CHE-301 Organic Chemistry & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-412 Biochemistry & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CSC-150 Computer Science I (4 cr)
- MAT-311 Probability and Statistics (3 cr)
- MAT-352 Differential Equations (3 cr)
- PHY-210 Statics (3 cr)
- PHY-313 Thermal Physics (3 cr)
Chemical Engineering
- SPE-101 Basic Public Speaking (3 cr)
- CHE-252 Analytical Chemistry & Lab II (4 cr)
- CHE-301 Organic Chemistry & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CSC-150 Computer Science I (4 cr)
- ECO-271 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr)
- MAT-311 Probability and Statistics (3 cr)
- MAT-352 Differential Equations (3 cr)
- PHY-210 Statics (3 cr)
- PHY-313 Thermal Physics (3 cr)
Civil Engineering
- SPE-101 Basic Public Speaking (3 cr)
- CHE-252 Analytical Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CSC-150 Computer Science I (4 cr)
- ECO-271 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr)
- MAT-311 Probability and Statistics (3 cr)
- MAT-352 Differential Equations (3 cr)
- MAT-361 Linear Algebra (3 cr)
- PHY-210 Statics (3 cr)
- PHY-301 Theoretical Mechanics (3 cr)
- PHY-313 Thermal Physics (3 cr)
Computer Engineering
- SPE-101 Basic Public Speaking (3 cr)
- CSC-150 Computer Programming I (4 cr)
- CSC-151 Computer Programming II (4 cr)
- CSC-231 Computer Architecture & Assembly Language Programming I(3 cr)
- CSC-333 Computer Organization & Architecture (3 cr)
- ECO-271 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr)
- MAT-252 Discrete Mathematics (3 cr)
- MAT-311 Probability and Statistics (3 cr)
- MAT-352 Differential Equations (3 cr)
- MAT-361 Linear Algebra (3 cr)
- PHY-230 Digital Electronics (3 cr)
Computer Science
- SPE-101 Basic Public Speaking (3 cr)
- CSC-150 Computer Science I (4 cr)
- CSC-151 Computer Science II (4 cr)
- CSC-231 Computer Architecture & Assembly Language Programming I (3 cr)
- CSC-333 Data Structure & Algorithms (3 cr)
- MAT-252 Discrete Mathematics (3 cr)
- MAT-311 Probability and Statistics (3 cr)
- MAT-352 Differential Equations (3 cr)
- MAT-361 Linear Algebra (3 cr)
Electrical Engineering
- CSC-150 Computer Science I (4 cr)
- CSC-151 Computer Science II (4 cr)
- ECO-271 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr)
- MAT-311 Probability and Statistics (3 cr)
- MAT-352 Differential Equations (3 cr)
- MAT-361 Linear Algebra (3 cr)
- PHY-230 Digital Electronics (3 cr)
- PHY-240 Analog Electronics (4 cr)
- PHY-301 Theoretical Mechanics (3 cr)
- PHY-330 Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr)
Environmental Engineering
- CHE-252 Analytical Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-301 Organic Chemistry & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CSC-150 Computer Science I (4 cr)
- CSC-231 Computer Architecture & Assembly Language Programming I (3 cr)
- ECO-271 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr)
- MAT-311 Probability and Statistics (3 cr)
- MAT-352 Differential Equations (3 cr)
Mechanical Engineering
- SPE-101 Basic Public Speaking (3 cr)
- CSC-150 Computer Science I (3 cr)
- ECO-271 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr)
- MAT-311 Probability and Statistics (3 cr)
- MAT-352 Differential Equations (3 cr)
- MAT-361 Linear Algebra (3 cr)
- PHY-105 CAD (2 cr)
- PHY-210 Statics (3 cr)
- PHY-240 Analog Electronics & Laboratory (4 cr)
- PHY-301 Theoretical Mechanics (3 cr)
- PHY-313 Thermal Physics (3 cr)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain skills and concepts necessary to understand the principles and practice of engineering.
- Students will develop problem solving and analysis skills appropriate for the field.
- Students will communicate science and engineering ideas both orally and in writing.