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 |
| MSE 2034 | Elements of Materials Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 4564 | Operational Methods for Engineers | 3 |
| PHYS 3324 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| MATH 4574 | Vector and Complex Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| PHYS 3704 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| STAT 4604 | Statistical Methods for Engineers | 3 |
| PHYS 3405 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 4455 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select technical electives from the list below 1 | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 44 | |
| 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) | 4 |
| MATH 1226 | Calculus of a Single Variable (5F) | 4 |
| MATH 2214 | Introduction to Differential Equations (5A) | 3 |
| Pathways Concept 6 - Critique and Practice in Design and the Arts | ||
| Select three hours in 6A | 3 | |
| ENGE 1215 & ENGE 1216 | Foundations of Engineering and Foundations of Engineering (6D) | 4 |
| Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States | ||
| Select three hours in Pathways 7. 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. 2 | ||
| Subtotal | 50 | |
| Total Credits | 132 | |
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.
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.
Course offerings are subject to change and the availability of sufficient resources. Students should confirm course offerings in advance with their department.
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:
Note: Below listed technical elective courses have pre- and/or co-requisites, be sure to consult the University Catalog or check with your advisor. With the exception of courses listed with a credit hour reference in parentheses, technical electives are 3 credit hour courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESM 4014 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ESM 4024 | Advanced Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| ESM 4044/CEE 4610 | Mechanics of Composite Materials | 3 |
| ESM/AOE 4084 | Engineering Design Optimization | 3 |
| ESM 4105/4106 | Engineering Analysis of Physiologic Systems | 3 |
| ESM 4114 | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos | 3 |
| ESM/ME 4194 | Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Global Society | 3 |
| ESM 4204 | Musculoskeletal Biomechanics | 3 |
| ESM 4304 | Hemodynamics | 3 |
| ESM 4224 | Biodynamics and Control | 3 |
| ESM 4234 | Mechanics of Biological Systems | 3 |
| ESM 4245/4246 | Mechanics of Animal Locomotion | 3 |
| ESM 4614 | Probability-Based Modeling, Analysis, and Assessment | 3 |
| ESM 4994 | Undergraduate Research | 3 |
| ESM 5014 | Introduction to Continuum Mechanics | 3 |
| ESM 5405 | Clinical Internship in Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| or ESM 5406 | Clinical Internship in Biomedical Engineering | |
| AOE 3124 | Aerospace Structures | 3 |
| AOE 3224 | Ocean Structures | 3 |
| AOE 3134 | Air Vehicle Dynamics | 3 |
| AOE 4064 | Fluid Flows in Nature | 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 |
| CEE 3014 | Construction Management | 3 |
| CEE 3104 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CEE 3404 | Introduction to Structural Engineering | 3 |
| CEE 3424 | Reinforced Concrete Structures I | 3 |
| CEE 3434 | Design of Steel Structures I | 4 |
| ECE 3105/3106 | Electromagnetic Fields | 3 |
| ENGR 3124 | Introduction to Green Engineering | 3 |
| ME 4224 | Aircraft Engines and Gas Turbines | 3 |
| ME/AOE 4234 | Aerospace Propulsion Systems | 3 |
| ME 4524 | Introduction to Robotics and Automation | 3 |
| MSE 4055 | Materials Selection and Design I and II | 3 |
| MSE 4164 | Principles of Materials Corrosion | 3 |
| MSE 4304 | Metals and Alloys | 3 |
| MSE 4574 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| MSE 4614 | Nanomaterials | 3 |
| CHEM 2535/2536 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 2545/2546 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 3214 | Calculus of Several Variables | 3 |
| MATH 4234 | Elementary Complex Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 4445/4446 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| PHYS 3324 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 3405/3406 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 3655/3656 | Introduction to Astrophysics | 3 |
| PHYS 4455/4456 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4504 | Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 4714 | Introduction to Biophysics | 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 |
| Select three credits in Pathway 2 or Pathway 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 (w/lab) | 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 (w/lab) | 4 |
| ESM 2014 | Professnl Dvlpmnt Seminar ESM | 1 |
| ESM 2104 | Statics | 3 |
| Select three credits from Pathway 2 or Pathway 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 |
| Select three credits in Pathway 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 |
| PHYS 3324 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| 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 |
| PHYS 3704 | Thermal Physics | 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 |
| PHYS 3405 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| Select three credits from Pathway 2 or Pathway 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ESM 4016 | Creative Design and Project | 3 |
| PHYS 4455 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Select three credits from Pathway 2 or Pathway 3 and Pathway 7 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 132 | |
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