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This minor is available to Boston University students who are not enrolled in the College of Engineering, and who want a general introduction to the concepts and applications of Engineering. Track A has a Mechanical Engineering emphasis, Track B has an Electrical and Computer Engineering emphasis and Track C has a Biomedical Engineering emphasis.

Requirements
Minor Application

Requirements

  • A Minor in Engineering Science is earned through completion of 20 credits. Twelve credits must be unique to the minor and may not count toward the fulfillment of majors or additional minors.
    • CAS MA 226 and ENG EK 121 & EK 122 are required courses.
    • The remaining 12 credits are to be selected from among the courses outlined for each track.
  • Students are expected to obtain the necessary background (pre-requisites or equivalents) to complete their chosen minor program.
  • A minimum 2.00 GPA is required in the courses used to satisfy the minor, with no grade less than a C–.
  • Students who are interested in the Minor in Engineering Science should first study the requirements, then fill out the minor application form and send this to the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs of the relevant Engineering Department, for review and approval. Students should then return the completed form to their college of major.
  • All course substitutions must be approved by the College of Engineering Undergraduate Committee.
  • Students planning to pursue a minor in Engineering Science should apply as early as possible to facilitate course planning.

Minor Prerequisites

  • CAS MA 225 – Multivariate Calculus (4 cr.)
  • CAS PY 211 – Physics 1 (4 cr.)
  • CAS PY 212 – Physics 2 (4 cr.) if pursuing Track B or Track C-option 1

Class Requirements

  • CAS MA 226 – Differential Equations (4 cr.)
  • ENG EK 121 – Intro to Programming  (2 cr.)
  • ENG EK 122 – Programming for Engineers (2 cr.)
  • Track A or Track B or Track C – see below (12 cr.)

Track Emphasis

Select one track below, totaling 12 credits. A higher level (300+) course in the program associated with each track (e.g. ME for Track A) may be petitioned as a substitute for one of the restricted elective below.

Track A (Mechanical Engineering emphasis)

Track B (Electrical / Computer Engineering emphasis)

  • ENG EK 307 – Electric Circuits (4 cr.)
  • ENG EC 300+ – any 300+ level EC course (4 cr., any pre-requisites for courses at this level must be completed prior to enrollment)
  • ENG EC 300+ – any 300+ level EC course (4 cr., any pre-requisites for courses at this level must be completed prior to enrollment)

Track C – Option 1 (Biomedical Engineering emphasis)

  • ENG BE 209 – Princ. Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology (4 cr.) (CAS BI 203 is also accepted)
  • ENG EK 307 – Electric Circuits (4 cr.)
  • Select one course from the list below. (4 cr.)
    • ENG EK 424 – Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (4 cr.)

Track C – Option 2 (Biomedical Engineering emphasis)

  • ENG BE 209 – Princ. Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology (4 cr.) (CAS BI 203 is also accepted)
  • ENG EK 301 – Engineering Mechanics (4 cr.)
  • Select one course from the list below. (4 cr.)
    • ENG BE 436 – Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics (4 cr.)
    • ENG BE 420 – Intro to Solid Biomechanics (4 cr.)
    • ENG EK 424 – Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (4 cr.)

For additional information and specifics regarding prerequisites, please consult with the appropriate Undergraduate Associate Chair listed below. The student should be directed back to their primary college after receiving approval from the appropriate associate chair:

Track A (Mechanical) – Professor Caleb Farny (farny@bu.edu)
Track B (Electrical/Computer) – Professor Bobak Nazer (bobak@bu.edu)
Track C (Biomedical) – Professor Irving Bigio (bigio@bu.edu)

Engineering Science Minor (for non-ENG majors)

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