The BS in General Engineering program provides you with a strong foundation to design and analyze a large range of engineering systems. Concentrations are available in 机械工程 and Appropriate and Sustainable Engineering, or you may complete the major without a concentration.
The BS in General Engineering degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- The 机械工程 concentration provides you with a foundation to design and analyze mechanical and thermal systems.
- The Appropriate and Sustainable concentration is a direct response to our Christian calls for stewardship of our planet and service to the poor. Here, we seek to address our environmental footprint in the developed world through sustainable engineering solutions while addressing the needs of the world’s poor through development of appropriate technology.
- A minimum 131 credits are required in this major, 包括59-64学分.
- All Engineering majors are required to participate in an 工程有关的实习 with industry or another career entity.
- Chemistry: If you intend to major in General Engineering, you must complete CHM 1211 General Chemistry I.
entering and completing the major or minor
In order to earn a degree, you must complete an academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, and students are not required to enter a major immediately upon admission to the University. However, you should enter a major by the end of your sophomore year to help ensure your timely completion of a degree. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should identify and enter their major within their first two quarters at SPU.
- 如果这是你在西雅图大学的第一节课 and you wish to enter a major or minor in this department, you may select a program by using the online 主修或副修申请表. You will receive an email notification of acceptance.
- If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, use the online 主修或副修申请表 选择你的主修或辅修. You will receive an email notification of acceptance. Students on academic probation (with an SPU cumulative GPA below 2.0) will not be permitted to enter a new major or minor until they regain good academic standing.
- The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a major or minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
- 为了在这个项目中取得进展， 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 or minor.
- You must complete the major or minor requirements in effect in the SPU 本科目录 for the year of admittance to the major or minor.