2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Engineering Science, BE Major in
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Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the ABET, http://www.abet.org.
This program reflects the need within a broad-based engineering curriculum, for a diversity of offerings reflecting the diversity of careers in the engineering field today. Engineering today encompasses many new technologies, but the core educational requirements remain a thorough grounding in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences and design. The Engineering Science degree then allows students to specialize in one of two options: biomedical or civil. Both options integrate design throughout the curriculum, beginning with the first year, and culminating in a year-long major senior-level design project.
Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years of graduation, graduates of the BEES program will accomplish the following objectives of:
- a. Become successful practitioners in bioengineering.
b. Become successful practitioners in civil engineering.
- Apply their technical skills and liberal arts background in a socially responsible manner.
- Continue to develop intellectually.
- Acclimate to their chosen professional or business environment, where they will have the ability to work in teams, as well as communicate and interact with clients and with the public.
Student Outcomes
Engineering Science graduates will exhibit a range of knowledge, abilities and behaviors prepared to enter and become a successful member of the engineering community. These include:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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Biomedical Option
Assistant Professors deGuzman and Merna, Advisors Biomedical engineering or bioengineering is designed to bridge the gap between the life sciences and physical sciences by applying engineering concepts, methods and techniques to biology and medicine. An understanding of fundamental physiological processes using engineering methodology requires a broad background in basic engineering, sciences and mathematics. Three emphases (biomechanics, bioelectricity and premedicine) are available to the students. The biomechanics and bioelectricity emphases differ from each other by five courses as outlined below. The course requirements for the premedicine emphasis, which is intended for bioengineering students interested in pursuing health professions, are listed separately. Biomechanics
In the biomechanics area required courses include: Bioelectricity
In the bioelectricity area these courses are replaced by: Biomedical Option (Biomechanics/Bioelectricity emphases) Candidates for Graduation Must Fulfill the Following Requirements:
1. Total Semester Hours: Minimum of 131
The successful completion of at least 131 semester hours, excluding Military Science, completed at Hofstra. 2. Liberal Arts Semester Hour Requirement: Minimum of 68
At least 68 semester hours must be completed in the liberal arts, with at least 48 of these semester hours taken outside of engineering. 3. Residence Requirement
There are two requirements that must ordinarily be completed in residence at Hofstra: 15 semester hours in the major field of specialization and the last 30 semester hours. The 15 semester hours need not be included within the last 30 hours. 4. General and Major Requirements
The following general and major requirements: WSC 001 or placement examination* and WSC 002 ; 3 hours in literature, literature in translation or comparative literature (chosen from distribution courses designated LT); 3 hours in behavioral social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated BH), 3 hours in history, philosophy, religion in social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated HP) and 6 hours in humanities or social sciences. Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Courses may not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-. A cumulative average of C or better is required in the courses: ENGG 025 , 026 or 033 , 118 , 028 , 030 , 100 , 113 , 115 or 032A ; a cumulative average of C or better is required in all engineering courses. Reflecting the fact that not all full-time students can and do adhere to a four year time frame for degree completion, the suggested sequence below shows a possible alignment of courses within that compass. Recommended Sequence - Biomedical Option (Biomechanics emphasis) - Total Semester Hours: 131
Reflecting the fact that not all full-time students can and do adhere to a four year time frame for degree completion, the suggested sequence below shows a possible alignment of courses within that compass. Recommended Sequence - Biomedical Option (Bioelectricity emphasis) - Total Semester Hours: 131
Biomedical Option (Premedicine emphasis) Candidates for Graduation Must Fulfill the Following Requirements:
1. Total Semester Hours: Minimum of 131
The successful completion of at least 131 semester hours, excluding Military Science, completed at Hofstra. 2. Liberal Arts Semester Hour Requirement: Minimum of 68
At least 68 semester hours must be completed in the liberal arts, with at least 48 of these semester hours taken outside of engineering. 3. Residence Requirement
There are two requirements that must ordinarily be completed in residence at Hofstra: 15 semester hours in the major field of specialization and the last 30 semester hours. The 15 semester hours need not be included within the last 30 hours. 4. General and Major Requirements
The following general and major requirements: WSC 001 or placement examination* and WSC 002 ; SOC 004 , PSY 001 , 3 hours in literature, literature in translation or comparative literature (chosen from distribution courses designated LT); 3 hours in history, philosophy, religion in social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated HP) and 3 hours in humanities or social sciences. Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits.
Courses may not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-.
A cumulative average of C or better is required in the courses: ENGG 025 , 026 , 028 , 030 , 100 , 113 , 118 , 182 ; a cumulative average of C or better is required in all engineering courses. Reflecting the fact that not all full-time students can and do adhere to a four-year time frame for degree completion, the suggested sequence below shows a possible alignment of courses within that compass.
Recommended Sequence - Biomedical Option (Premedicine emphasis) - Total Semester Hours: 131
Reflecting the fact that not all full-time students can and do adhere to a four year time frame for degree completion, the suggested sequence below shows a possible alignment of courses within that compass. Civil Option
Associate Professor Hunter, Adviser Civil engineering shares with military engineering the distinction of being the earliest of the engineering disciplines. Today’s civil engineer is concerned with a broad spectrum of problems relating to structures and the infrastructures of modern society. The civil option provides a thorough preparation and professional training in the fundamentals of engineering and related fields with a major thrust in structural analysis and design. All civil option degree candidates must register for the Engineering Fundamentals Examination prior to graduation. Two emphases (structural and environmental) are available to the students. The structural and environmental emphases differ from each other by two courses, as outlined below. Structural
In the structural area required courses include: Environmental
In the environmental area these courses are replaced by: Civil Option (Structural/Environmental emphases) Candidates for Graduation Must Fulfill the Following Requirements:
1. Total Semester Hours: Minimum of 131
The successful completion of at least 131 semester hours, excluding Military Science, completed at Hofstra. 2. Liberal Arts Semester Hour Requirement: Minimum of 68
At least 68 semester hours must be completed in the liberal arts, with at least 48 of these semester hours taken outside of Engineering. 3. Residence Requirement
There are two requirements that must ordinarily be completed in residence at Hofstra: 15 semester hours in the major field of specialization and the last 30 semester hours. The 15 semester hours need not be included within the last 30 hours. 4. General and Major Requirements
The following general and major requirements: WSC 001 or placement examination* and WSC 002 ; 3 hours in literature, literature in translation or comparative literature (chosen from distribution courses designated LT); 3 hours in behavioral social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated BH), 3 hours in history, philosophy, religion in social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated HP) and 6 hours in humanities or social sciences. Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Courses may not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-. A cumulative average of C or better is required in the courses: ENGG 025 , 026 , 027 , 028 , 030 , 100 , 113 , 115 ; a cumulative average of C or better is required in all engineering courses. Reflecting the fact that not all full-time students can and do adhere to a four year time frame for degree completion, the suggested sequence below shows a possible alignment of courses with in that compass Recommended Sequence - Civil Option (Structural/Environmental emphases) - Total Semester Hours: 131
Footnotes
*If this requirement is fulfilled by passing the placement examination, 3 s.h. in the humanities or social sciences should be taken with the adviser’s approval.
**With the adviser’s approval.
† Biomechanical emphasis will choose technical electives from the following list of courses: BCHM 162 ; CHEM 135 ; ENGG 112 , 116 , 129 , 130 , 131 , 187 , 197 A-Z , 198 .
†† Bioelectricity emphasis will choose technical electives from the following list of courses: BCHM 162 ; CHEM 135 ; ENGG 036 , 176 , 177 , 180 , 187 , 197 A-Z , 198 .
††† Premedicine emphasis will choose technical electives from the following list of courses: ENGG 101, 112 , 115 , 129 , 130 , 131 , 187 , 197 A-Z , 198 .
†††† Civil engineering option will choose technical electives from the following list of courses: ENGG 060 , 101 , 110 , 117 , 129 , 131 , 134 , 137 , 143C , 148 .
+++++ Basic Science Electives: ASTR 010 , 011 , 012 , BIOL 004 , 111 , 112 , 113 , 136 , GEOL 001 , 005 , 015 , 019 , 033 , 121 , 123 , 125 , 132 , 133 , 135 , METR 016 , TPP 001 .
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See also: Complete B.E. Requirements in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this Bulletin. |
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