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Undergraduate Studies
engineering.dartmouth.edu/undergraduate/
The goal of all engineering sciences programs is to educate students to apply technological
skills to human problems, using concepts from a range of engineering disciplines.
ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) The engineering sciences major requires 6-7 prerequisites in
mathematics and science, 9-10 courses in engineering sciences, and all College liberal
arts requirements.
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) The B.E. degree, a professional degree recognized by
the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone: (410) 347-7700, requires 9-10 engineering
sciences courses beyond the A.B. degree.
Dual-Degree Program. Students from colleges and universities other than
Dartmouth can combine a bachelor’s degree from their home institution with a B.E.
from Thayer School. Information about the dual-degree program is at:
engineering.dartmouth.edu/undergraduate/dual/
PREREQUISITES
All engineering sciences majors, minors, and modified majors take 6 to 7 courses in
mathematics, physics, computer science, and chemistry. First-year students should
take the placement test in mathematics during orientation week. Unless otherwise
prohibited, prerequisites may be taken under the Non-Recording Option.
ENGINEERING SCIENCES CURRICULUM
Students interested in the engineering sciences major or modified major should
work with a faculty advisor to plan their study program early. Those interested in the
combined A.B./B.E. program should use the B.E. Program Plan to plan their course of
study for both degrees.
The engineering sciences curriculum immerses students in the work of applying
engineering theory to practical problems.
■ Common core courses emphasize an integrated approach to problem solving,
project management, and systems analysis
■ Distributive core courses address fundamental concepts of engineering
■ Gateway courses introduce students to specific engineering disciplines
In all courses, students practice critical thinking and communications, skills that
mark the highly valued professional engineer.
ADVANCE PLANNING FOR THE M.E.M. DEGREE
A large number of A.B. students plan their course of study to include the B.E. degree
and then the Master of Engineering Management (M.E.M.) degree. The M.E.M.
program combines engineering and management courses taught by Thayer School
and Tuck School faculty and includes an industry internship (see page 40).
Planning your course selection with your faculty advisor early in your A.B. studies
can enable you to complete the A.B., B.E., and M.E.M. programs in 6 years. A.B.
students planning to do the M.E.M. degree should take two engineering sciences
electives beyond what is required for the major. Delaying your planning until after
you have entered the B.E. program will likely lengthen the completion time for the
combined 3 degrees beyond 6 years. Applying for admission to the M.E.M. program
while in the A.B. is also possible.