2022-2023 Course Catalog
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Core Requirements | ||
| ESM 2014 | Professnl Dvlpmnt Seminar ESM | 1 |
| ESM 2104 | Statics | 3 |
| ESM/AOE 2074 | Computational Methods | 2 |
| ESM 2204 | Mechanics of Deformable Bodies | 3 |
| ESM 2304 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ESM 3034 | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | 1 |
| ESM/MSE 3054 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| ESM/MSE 3064 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| ESM 3124 | Dynamics II- Analytical and 3-D Motion | 3 |
| ESM 3234 | Fluid Mechanics I-Control Volume Analysis | 3 |
| ESM 3114 | Problem Definition and Scoping in Engineering Design | 1 |
| ESM 3134 | Dynamics III - Vibration and Control | 3 |
| ESM 3154 | Solid Mechanics | 3 |
| ESM 3334 | Fluid Mechanics II-Differential Analysis | 3 |
| ESM 3444 | Mechanics Laboratory | 2 |
| ESM 4734/AOE 4024 | An Introduction to the Finite Element Method | 3 |
| Subtotal | 38 | |
| Additional Course Requirements | ||
| CHEM 1035 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1045 | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 2114 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 2204 | Introduction to Multivariable Calculus | 3 |
| ECE 3054 | Electrical Theory | 3 |
| MATH 4564 | Operational Methods for Engineers | 3 |
| MSE 2034 | Elements of Materials Engineering | 3 |
| BMES 5064 | Quantitative Organ Systems Physiology | 3 |
| MATH 4574 | Vector and Complex Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| STAT 4604 | Statistical Methods for Engineers | 3 |
| Biomechanics Electives | 12 | |
| Thermodynamics Elective | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 43 | |
| # FREE-ELECTIVE | ||
| Select free electives to total 120 credits | ||
| Subtotal | 1 | |
| Pathways to General Education | ||
| Pathways Concept 1 - Discourse | ||
| ENGL 1105 | First-Year Writing (1F) | 3 |
| ENGL 1106 | First-Year Writing (1F) | 3 |
| ESM 4015 & ESM 4016 | Creative Design and Project and Creative Design and Project (1A) | 6 |
| Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities | ||
| Select six hours in Pathway 2 | 6 | |
| Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences | ||
| Select six hours in Pathway 3 | 6 | |
| Pathways Concept 4 - Reasoning in the Natural Sciences | ||
| PHYS 2305 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 2306 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
| Pathways Concept 5 - Quantitative and Computational Thinking | ||
| MATH 1225 | Calculus of a Single Variable (5F ; C-) | 4 |
| MATH 1226 | Calculus of a Single Variable (5F) | 4 |
| MATH 2214 | Introduction to Differential Equations (5F ; C-) | 3 |
| Pathways Concept 6 - Critique and Practice in Design and the Arts | ||
| Select three hours in Pathway 6a | 3 | |
| ENGE 1215 & ENGE 1216 | Foundations of Engineering and Foundations of Engineering (6D ; C-) | 4 |
| Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States | ||
| A total of 6 hours of Pathways 2 and 6 hours of Pathways 3 courses must be completed. Pathways 7 should be double counted with either Pathways 2, 3, or 6a to avoid taking any additional credit hours. Only selected courses can simultaneously satisfy both Pathways 2/3 & 7 requirements. Use extra care when selecting this course. | ||
| Subtotal | 50 | |
| Total Credits | 132 | |
Course offerings are subject to change and the availability of sufficient resources. Students should confirm course offerings in advance with their department.
Consult the pathways courses table: https://www.pathways.prov.vt.edu/about/table.html. Pathways courses need to be completed prior to graduation.
The ESM degree requires 12 credits of technical electives from list, 3 hours of thermodynamics electives from list, and 3 hours of science electives. Free electives offered only on a P/F basis may be taken under the P/F grading option.
For Change of Major requirements, please see: http://www.enge.vt.edu/undergraduate-changing-majors.html.
Students must have had 2 years of a foreign language in high school or one year at the college level (6 credit hours) of the same language. College-level credits used to meet this requirement do not count towards the degree.
University Policy 91 outlines university-wide minimum criteria to determine if students are making satisfactory progress towards the completion of their degrees. The ESM Department fully supports this policy. Specific expectations for satisfactory progress for Engineering Science and Mechanics majors are as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESM 2014 | Professnl Dvlpmnt Seminar ESM | 1 |
| ESM 2104 | Statics | 3 |
| ESM 2204 | Mechanics of Deformable Bodies | 3 |
| ESM 2304 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MATH 2214 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 2204 | Introduction to Multivariable Calculus | 3 |
| PHYS 2305 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 2306 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
Note: Below listed technical elective courses have pre- and/or co-requisites, be sure to consult the University Catalog or check with your advisor. Technical electives are 3 credit hour courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESM 4105 | Engineering Analysis of Physiologic Systems | 3 |
| ESM 4106 | Engineering Analysis of Physiologic Systems | 3 |
| ESM 4204 | Musculoskeletal Biomechanics | 3 |
| ESM 4224 | Biodynamics and Control | 3 |
| ESM 4234 | Mechanics of Biological Systems | 3 |
| ESM 4245 | Mechanics of Animal Locomotion | 3 |
| ESM 4246 | Mechanics of Animal Locomotion | 3 |
| ESM 4304 | Hemodynamics | 3 |
| ESM 5405 | Clinical Internship in Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| ESM 5406 | Clinical Internship in Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| BMES 3124 | Introduction to Biomechanics | 3 |
| BMES 3134 | Introduction to Biomedical Imaging | 3 |
| BMES 3144 | Biomedical Devices | 3 |
| BMES 3184 | Problem Solving in BME | 3 |
| BMES 4134 | Global, Societal, and Ethical Considerations in Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| BMES 4154 | Commercialization of BME Res | 3 |
| BMES 5024/BMVS 5224 | Biomedical Engineering and Human Disease | 3 |
| BMES 5174 | Biomechanics of Crash Injury Prevention | 3 |
| BMES 5304 | Biological Transport Phenomena | 3 |
| CHE 4104 | Process Materials | 3 |
| CHE/BSE 4544 | Protein Separation Engineering | 3 |
| ECE 4580 | Digital Image Processing | 3 |
| ECE 4624 | Digital Signal Processing And Filter Design | 3 |
| ISE 3614 | Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics | 3 |
| ISE 3624 | Industrial Ergonomics | 3 |
| ISE 4624 | Work Physiology | 3 |
| MSE 4574 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| ME 4034 | Bio-Inspired Technology | 3 |
| ME 4864 | Micro/Nano-Robotics | 3 |
Each student must complete at least 132 semester credit hours with a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 and a minimum in-major GPA of 2.00. All ESM prefix courses count towards the in-major GPA.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| CHEM 1035 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1045 | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 1105 | First-Year Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1225 | Calculus of a Single Variable (C-) | 4 |
| ENGE 1215 | Foundations of Engineering (C-) | 2 |
| Pathways 2 or 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ENGL 1106 | First-Year Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1226 | Calculus of a Single Variable | 4 |
| MATH 2114 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 2305 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
| ENGE 1216 | Foundations of Engineering (C-) | 2 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MATH 2204 | Introduction to Multivariable Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 2214 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 2306 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
| ESM 2014 | Professnl Dvlpmnt Seminar ESM | 1 |
| ESM 2104 | Statics | 3 |
| Pathways 2 or 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ESM/AOE 2074 | Computational Methods | 2 |
| ECE 3054 | Electrical Theory | 3 |
| MSE 2034 | Elements of Materials Engineering | 3 |
| ESM 2204 | Mechanics of Deformable Bodies | 3 |
| ESM 2304 | Dynamics | 3 |
| Pathways 6a | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ESM 3034 | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | 1 |
| ESM/MSE 3054 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| ESM/MSE 3064 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| ESM 3124 | Dynamics II- Analytical and 3-D Motion | 3 |
| ESM 3234 | Fluid Mechanics I-Control Volume Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 4564 | Operational Methods for Engineers | 3 |
| BMES/BMVS 4064 | Introduction to Medical Physiology | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MATH 4574 | Vector and Complex Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| ESM 3114 | Problem Definition and Scoping in Engineering Design | 1 |
| ESM 3134 | Dynamics III - Vibration and Control | 3 |
| ESM 3154 | Solid Mechanics | 3 |
| ESM 3334 | Fluid Mechanics II-Differential Analysis | 3 |
| ESM 3444 | Mechanics Laboratory | 2 |
| Biomechanics Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| STAT 4604 | Statistical Methods for Engineers | 3 |
| ESM 4015 | Creative Design and Project | 3 |
| ESM 4734/AOE 4024 | An Introduction to the Finite Element Method | 3 |
| Biomechanics Elective | 3 | |
| Thermodynamics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ESM 4016 | Creative Design and Project | 3 |
| Biomechanics Elective | 3 | |
| Biomechanics Elective | 3 | |
| Pathways 2 or 3 | 3 | |
| Pathways 2/3 & 7 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 132 | |
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