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Undergraduate Catalog » Colleges & Schools » Engineering & Computer Science » Degrees and Areas of Study

Degrees and Areas of Study

Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in biomedical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering physics, industrial and systems engineering, materials science and engineering, and mechanical engineering. A bachelor of arts degree is offered in computer science. Minors are offered in computer science for engineers and scientists, computing and information technology, and materials science and engineering.

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Science degree, students must

complete all of the requirements in one of the college's degree programs; fulfill the university's General Education requirements, including Writing Intensive (WI) courses in General Education; complete the residency requirement of 45 credit hours at Wright State University (30 of which must be earned in courses numbered 300 or above, at least 15 of the last 45 hours of the degree must be taken in residence); and complete all academic work with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in all engineering and computer science courses taken at Wright State University.

Students should meet with their academic advisor on a regular basis and especially before their last quarter to be sure they will complete all requirements for graduation.

Honors Program

Honors programs are available in all departments. These honors programs give well-qualified students the opportunity to engage in advanced course work and carry out independent research projects. Students who are interested in an honors program should consult with the chair of the appropriate department. Honors are awarded at graduation.

Cooperative Education

Cooperative education programs are available in all departments. These programs permit students to gain work experience that is relevant to their academic programs. Interested students should contact the Office of Career Services.

General Education Procedure for Area VI

Students should consult with their academic advisor to determine which one of the following courses is the appropriate Area VI course for their major.

• EGR 101: 5.0 Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications
• EGR 190: 4.0 Fundamentals of Engineering and Computer Science
• ISE 210: 4.0 Engineering Perspectives
• EES 260: 4.0 Environmental Science and Society: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
• EC 290: 4.0 Economic, Business, and Social Issues
• PSY 110: 4.0 Psychology: The Science of Behavior II
• URS 200: 4.0 Growth and Change in Urban Societies