2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog


Engineering, BS

Requirements

The program of study requires a minimum of 67 hours, on a 129-hour degree, consisting of:

ENGR 10032Static Mechanics

2

ENGR 10033Engineering Design and Graphics

3

ENGR 10402Circuit Analysis and Design I

2

ENGR 20404Circuit Analysis and Design II

4

ENGR 20603Solid Mechanics I

3

ENGR 20613Dynamics and Vibrations I

3

ENGR 30014Materials Science

4

ENGR 30444Electronics I

4

ENGR 30623Control Systems I

3

ENGR 30704Thermal Sciences I

4

ENGR 30903Issues in Engineering Design

3

ENGR 40203Engineering Economic Analysis

3

ENGR 40484Electromechanics

4

ENGR 40903Systems Design I

3

ENGR 40913Systems Design II

3

AND

A minimum of 19 semester hours in an engineering emphasis

The electrical emphasis requirements include

ENGR 20413Circuit Analysis and Design III

3

ENGR 30454Electronics II

4

ENGR 30503Signals and Systems

3

ENGR 30543Engineering Electromagnetics

3

6 hours of approved elective courses

6

The mechanical emphasis requirements include

ENGR 20623Solid Mechanics II

3

ENGR 30634Manufacturing I

4

ENGR 30714ThermalSciences II

4

ENGR 30861Mechanical Systems Lab

1

ENGR 40861Mechanical Systems Lab II

1

ENGR 40871Thermal Systems Lab II

1

6 hours of approved elective courses

6

All electives must be approved by an engineering faculty adviser to ensure that each student's program of study meets both university and engineering accreditation criteria.

Associated Requirements:

MATH 10524Calculus I

4

MATH 20524Calculus II

4

MATH 30524Calculus III

4

MATH 30613Differential Equations

3

MATH 30853Statistics

3

PHYS 20474Physics I with Laboratory: Mechanics

4

PHYS 20484Physics II with Laboratory: Electromagnetism and Optics

4

CHEM 10113General Chemistry I

3

OR

CHEM 10013General Chemistry for Engineering Students

3

One of: (3 hours)

COSC 10403Introduction to Programming

3

COSC 10503Introduction to Programming for Engineering & Science

3

COSC 10603Introduction to Python for Data Analytics

3

ENGR 10573Applied Programming Matlab

3

TCU Core Curriculum Electives

The humanities and social science components of engineering programs should exhibit both breadth and depth in the subject areas. All University Core Curriculum electives must be selected with the advice and approval of an engineering academic adviser.

Engineering Electives

The electrical and mechanical emphasis engineering electives must be selected to assure an adequate content for the total program. All engineering electives must be selected with the advice and approval of an engineering academic adviser.

Engineering Student Organizations

Several engineering and computer science student organizations have been established at TCU for the purpose of promoting professional goals and interests, and to provide fellowship and recreation for the members. Student chapters of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and Society of Women Engineers (SWE) are active on campus. These groups meet regularly to participate in plant tours or to entertain speakers on topics of current interest to engineering students. All engineering students are encouraged to join one of the student organizations and participate in campus activities, as well as the activities of the affiliated local professional engineering societies. Students may also choose to become student members of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) and participate in their local chapter activities.

Fundamentals of Engineering Examination

The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination may be taken up to three (3) times per year. It is administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). All engineering students are encouraged and advised to take the FE prior to graduation.