General Engineering
Program Overview
School of Engineering
O'Shaughnessy Science Hall (OSS) 100, (651) 962-575
Faculty:
Weinkauf (Dean), Abraham, Acton, Besser, Capa Salinas, Forliti, Gagnon, Hennessey, Jalkio, Kabalan, Kang, Koerner, Lee, Lederle, Ling (Ali), Ling (Tiffany), Min, Moustafa, Mowry, Nelson-Cheeseman, Nepal, Orser, Patrin, Richter, Salamy, Secord, Shepard, Welt, Wentz, You
Faculty from other departments and adjunct faculty from industry teach specialized courses.
Minor in General Engineering
The general engineering minor provides a broad overview of topics in both electrical and mechanical engineering. It offers the opportunity to explore the field of engineering and provides an understanding of the technology of products and processes. It also strengthens pre-med and pre-law candidates who intend to pursue specialized areas such as biomechanics or patent law. This minor is not available for students majoring in electrical or mechanical engineering.
Students must complete courses from the following list:
- ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Design (2 credits)
Plus, one of the following courses:
- ENGR 160 Surveying (2 credits)
- ENGR 170 Mechanical Engineering Graphics (2 credits)
- ENGR 175 introduction to Electrical & Computer Engineering (2 credits)
Plus
- 12 additional credits of engineering (ENGR) classes