Engineering Science
The Engineering Science major consists of a general background in physics and engineering. It provides a foundation for further graduate study in areas such as nuclear or mechanical engineering, and is ideal for students undecided about their career goals or interested in an engineering area not offered by BJU. Note that BJU offers degrees in Physics, Biophysics, and Electrical Engineering for students interested in those particular career paths.
Curriculum Highlights
- Freshman
- Transcendental Functions
- Physics Survey
- Sophomore
- Basic Circuit Analysis I & II
- General Physics I & II
- Elementary & Linear Algebra
- Junior
- Theoretical & Applied Mechanics I & II
- Thermodynamics/Statistical Mechanics
- Digital Electronics
- Optics
- Engineering Graphics I
- Senior
- Electricity & Magnetism I & II
- Engineering Graphics II
For further details see complete major information:
Engineering Science Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
General Physics This core course covers all the standard topics of physics from kinematics and dynamics to thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and an introduction to modern physics. In the laboratory, you will learn how to collect precision data and perform real-time data interpretation with computers.
Basic Circuit Analysis In this foundational electrical engineering class you will study DC, AC, and transient circuit analysis using a full range of calculus based techniques including Laplace transforms. In addition to lectures, you will have a weekly laboratory session. You will also learn to use PSpice and Electronic Workbench, two standard circuit-analysis computer programs.
Statics and Strength of Materials This course forms the foundation of mechanical engineering and introduces you to the design of structures and the analysis of the materials from which they are made.
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics After a standard course in engineering dynamics, this course covers more advanced mechanics from a physics point of view and gives you a depth of understanding beyond the normal engineering level.
Optics Textbook and laboratory combine to provide both theoretical understanding and practical experience with optical systems.
Career Opportunities
Our engineering science graduates have been accepted in graduate mechanical, electrical, and nuclear engineering at schools around the country. Some have found jobs in areas as diverse as robotics, military simulation, materials failure analysis, and automotive electronics.