Program Description

The BS in General Engineering degree combines the fundamentals of electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering with a focused depth in one of these areas. It also allows you freedom to choose more engineering courses (for instance to focus on robotics or energy) or more computer science.

The BS in General Engineering degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Entering and Completing the Major

In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, so if you change your mind about a major, or want to include an additional program, you are able to do so, as outlined below.

Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen major(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a major within their first two quarters at SPU.

• If this is your first quarter at SPU and you identified a major in this department as your first choice on your application for admission to the University, you have gained entry to the major. To change or add a major, follow these instructions.
• If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a major in this department.
• The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a major; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
• To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the major or minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different major.
• You must complete the major requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the major.

General Engineering (BS)

115 Credits Minimum, Including 30 Upper Division (UD)

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For clarity, the student must take either both CSC 1250 AND CSC 1260, OR the student can take just CSC 2230.

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A approved tech internship or professional experience must be completed before passing EGR 4941.

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For clarity, since the Engineering and Computer Science Core requirements include a choice of either EE 2728 or EGR 3800, if EGR 3800 is not completed, then EE 2728 must be required as part of the Core requirements. In that case, EE 3500 is required in place of EE 2728 here in the engineering emphasis requirements.

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For clarity, since the Engineering and Computer Science Core requirements include a choice of either EE 2728 or EGR 3800, if EGR 3800 is not completed, then EE 2728 must be required as part of the Core requirements. In that case, both EGR 3250 and EE 4450 are required in place of EE 2728 here in the engineering emphasis requirements.  If EGR 3800 is completed, then one of EGR 3250 or EE 4450 is required.

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For clarity, one of EGR 3250 or EE 4450 is required.

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Electives must be chosen from approved EGR, CPE, EE, ME or CSC courses not completed as part of the requirements listed above. These courses will be selected to meet the student's goals and must be approved by the Chair of General Engineering.  Any engineering and computer science credits from the Engineering Emphasis category beyond the required 15 credits can be applied to the Electives category.

Suggested Course Sequence

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FYS 1000 First Year Seminar should be the section taught be an engineering faculty member, if one is available.

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CSC 2230 should be taken if the technical emphasis area will be more mechanical engineering focused.  CSC 1250 should be taken if the technical emphasis area will be more computer-engineering focused. If EE 1210 is not taken in the sophomore year, then it will need to be taken in a later year. CSC 1250 may be taken in Winter quarter.

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Note that CSC 1250 is a pre-req for some optional later courses.

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See Degree Requirements list in the catalog, and discuss these with faculty advisor.

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Relevant prereqs will depend on concentration sequence.

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This is also a prerequisite for EGR 4941 Engineering Professional Experience. See ECS Intern Canvas site for details.  

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To be taken in junior or senior year. See link at the bottom of this page for a list.

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Must be taken AFTER completing or WHILE pursuing an approved internship or an approved certification. 

Technical Electives/Concentrations

See the Requirements tab for a complete list of technical concentration options and technical electives requirements.