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The minimum requirement to earn a Smith degree is 128 credits. Of those 128 credits, engineering majors are required to take:
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52 engineering core and elective credits |
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36 math and science credits |
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A minimum of 24 credits in the humanities, the social sciences and history divisions |
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16 elective credits in any discipline |
Majors will be required to demonstrate:
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Breadth in the liberal arts by either double majoring or minoring in the humanities or social sciences or by completing Latin Honors (a course from each of the 7 major fields of knowledge: literature, historical studies, social science, the arts, foreign language, natural science, and mathematics/analytical philosophy) |
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Technical depth through a concentration in a particular area of engineering (mechanics, electrical systems, thermochemical processes, bioengineering, materials, engineering education, environmental engineering). This depth is developed through technical electives, undergraduate research, internships, and other co-curricular opportunities. |
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The Picker Engineering Program offers a second degree, a B. A. in Engineering Arts.
The B.A. in Engineering Arts is offered for those students who do not intend to pursue professional practice as engineers but recognize
the increasing importance of science and technology in today’s world and understand engineering’s role in service to humanity. Note that
the B. S. in engineering is the only ABET accredited degree.
Potential focus areas for an Engineering Arts degree might include engineering and the arts (architecture or landscape studies), education,
public policy, economics, energy policy, ethics, and global development. With respect to engineering and education, students pursuing the BA in
engineering arts could work toward a teaching certificate. Smith College has a licensure program for technology and engineering for grades 5-12 through the
education department that is transferable to other states.
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Some students may choose to minor in engineering to complement their major or supplement their education. The requirements for the minor in engineering comprise a total of five (5) courses. These courses must include:
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Advanced General Physics (PHY 117) |
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Engineering for Everyone (EGR 100) |
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One course from PHY 210 (EGR 201), MTH 204,
MTH 241, EGR 220, 260, 270, 271,
272, 290 |
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One course from EGR 220, 260, 270, 271,
272, 290 (not the same as above) |
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One course from EGR 302, 312, 315, 320,
321, 325, 330, 340, 346, 372, 373, 380, 410d, and other 300-level EGR courses as they are added |
Note: MTH 111 and MTH 112 or MTH 114 are prerequisites to certain courses listed above.
No more than one course designed primarily for non-majors may be included. |
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