Natural Science Requirements

The natural sciences, particularly physics and chemistry, form the foundation for most engineering disciplines.  In more recent times, biology has become an increasingly important component of modern technology.  Students must therefore be familiar with these areas and be trained in fundamental laboratory techniques.  Students are required to take four courses and two laboratory courses (a minimum of 15 credits) including:

• 171.101 General Physics I and at least one course chosen from
  • 030.101 Introductory Chemistry,
  • 510.101 Introduction to Materials Chemistry, or
  • 020.151 General Biology,
• two terms of laboratory course; and
• two elective courses (area code N)