Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

General Engineering
A General Engineering curriculum is offered during the
first three semesters in which all requirements are nearly
identical regardless of major. This provides maximum
flexibility since students can switch to any major at any
time during their first three semesters without losing
any time or credit. During this period, students can be
classified as “Undecided Engineering” or can opt for one
of the engineering majors—civil, electrical, or mechanical
engineering. The principles and concepts that students
learn during the General Engineering curriculum provide
the foundation necessary for more advanced study in all
engineering disciplines.
The freshman engineering faculty advisor advises all
engineering students during the first three semesters.
Students must consult each semester with the freshman
advisor and register for the appropriate courses listed under
the General Engineering curriculum. Any variation from the
recommended paradigm must be approved by the freshman
advisor.
Unless unusual circumstances suggest otherwise, a
commitment to a particular major should be made before
the second semester of the sophomore year. Students will
then be assigned to a faculty advisor within their major.
The Office of the Registrar must be informed whenever a
student changes or declares a major.
General Engineering Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester S.H.
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I ....................... 3
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Lab ................. 1
ENGL 110 College Writing .............................. 3
ENGR 100 Intro to Engineering ........................ 3
MATH 131 Calculus I ...................................... 4
____ ___ University Core .............................. 3
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GENERAL ENGINEERING / 393
Spring Semester S.H.
ENGR 140 Eng Graphics & Design ................... 3
MATH 132 Calculus II ..................................... 4
PHYS 101 Intro to Mechanics ......................... 4
PHYS 103 Intro to Mechanics Lab ................... 0
____ ___ University Core .............................. 3
____ ___ University Core .............................. 3
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Sophomore Year
Fall Semester S.H.
ENGR 200 Statics .......................................... 3
ENGR 240* Algorithms & Applications ............... 3
MATH 234 Calculus III .................................... 4
PHYS 201 Intro to Elec & Mag ........................ 4
PHYS 203 Intro to Elec & Mag Lab .................. 0
____ ___ University Core .............................. 3
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* Students following the Computer Engineering emphasis
take CMSI 185, Computer Programming, in place of ENGR
240 (see Electrical Engineering).
ENGR 100
Introduction to Engineering Analysis and Problem
Solving
3 Semester Hours
This course is designed to excite an interest in the
engineering profession, establish a foundation of proper
study skills, encourage creativity, stimulate cooperative
learning, enhance communication skills, improve problem
solving skills, introduce the design process, and develop a
working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing.
Lecture, 2 hours; Workshop, 2 hours.