Undergraduate Student Handbook
for the
College of
Engineering and Computing
2015-2016
Office of Student Services
Swearingen Engineering Center
Purpose
The University of South Carolina at Columbia is a large, complex institution with 34,000+
students currently enrolled. To function in this environment, a student must know where to find
the rules, procedures, and opportunities to make the most of his/her college experience. The
purpose of this handbook is to serve as an initial reference. This handbook is not intended to
contain complete information on any specific questions but to provide basic information and
direct the user to sources that have more details.
Sources of Information
The University of South Carolina Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 2015-2016
Available at http://bulletin.sc.edu, this website contains academic rules and regulations, all of
the University’s academic programs, and course descriptions, among other essential
information. It is recommended that each student bookmark this site and print out the section
on the College of Engineering and Computing.
The College of Engineering and Computing Website
Available at http://www.cec.sc.edu, this website has department links and links to the Office of
Student Services and the Information Technology (IT) office. Curriculum information,
advisement information, department news, and information on a student’s College computer
accounts can be found here.
Carolina Core Master List
Courses that are acceptable to meet Carolina Core requirements are available on the web
at http://www.sc.edu/carolinacore/courses.php. This list is updated each year as more courses
are approved.
USC Office of the University Registrar
The Registrar’s website http://registrar.sc.edu has key information on the registration system
(Self Service Carolina), when to pay fees, the academic year calendar, and refund calendars. It
is recommended that each student bookmark this site and print out the academic and refund
calendars each semester.
USC Office of the Bursar
The Bursar’s website, http://www.sc.edu/bursar has key information on tuition and fees,
payment schedules, how to pay, refunds, and collections. It is recommended that each student
bookmark this site.
Important Phone Numbers
College of Engineering and Computing
Dean of the College................................................................................................ 777-7356
Office of Student Services ..................................................................................... 777-4177
Biomedical Engineering ......................................................................................... 777-1845
Chemical Engineering Department ........................................................................ 777-0556
Civil and Environment Department ....................................................................... 777-3614
Computer Science and Engineering Department ................................................... 777-2880
Electrical Engineering Department ........................................................................ 777-5174
Mechanical Engineering Department ..................................................................... 777-1578
Information Technology Services Help Desk ........................................................ 777-7223
University Offices
Registrar ................................................................................................................. 777-5555
Financial Aid and Scholarships.............................................................................. 777-8134
Student Health Center ............................................................................................ 777-3175
Orientation and Testing .......................................................................................... 777-2782
Parents Assistance Line................................................................................... 800-868-6752
Commission on Higher Education
LIFE Scholarship Coordinator ........................................................................ 803-737-2262
The Carolina Creed
The community of scholars at The University of South Carolina is dedicated to
personal and academic excellence.
Choosing to join the community obligates each member to a code of civilized
behavior.
As a Carolinian …
I will practice personal and academic integrity;
I will respect the dignity of all persons;
I will respect the rights and property of others;
I will discourage bigotry, while striving to learn from difference in people,
ideas, and opinions;
I will demonstrate concern for others, their feelings, and their need for
conditions which support their work and development.
Allegiance to these ideas requires each Carolinian to refrain from and discourage
behaviors which threaten the freedom and respect every individual deserves.
Administrative Structure of the College
Dean of the College
The chief administrator of the College of Engineering and Computing is the Dean, Dr. Anthony
Ambler. His office is in the Swearingen Engineering Center, Room 3A01. If Dean’s approval
or signature is needed, please see Dr. Jed Lyons, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, in the
Office of Student Services, Room 1A00.
Department Chairs
Chemical
Engineering
Computer Science
and Engineering
Mechanical
Engineering
Dr. John Weidner
777-3207
Swearingen/2C13
Dr. Manton
Matthews
777-3285
Swearingen/3A01K
Dr. Jamil Khan
777-1578
300 Main/A224
Civil &
Environmental
Engineering
Dr. Robert Mullen
777-0524
300 Main/C231
Electrical
Engineering
Dr. Roger Dougal
777-7890
Swearingen/3A79
Biomedical
Engineering
Program Director
Dr. Melissa Moss
777-5604
Swearingen/3C15
Office of Student Services
Located in Room 1A00 of the Swearingen Engineering Center the Office of Student Services is
responsible for undergraduate student affairs. Students with questions or problems should come
to this office. Some of the specific student affairs responsibilities are:
Student Records
Graduation Requirements
Compliance
College Suspension
Academic Policies & Procedures Upper Division Progression
Registration & Advising
Transfers
College Scholarships
Office of Student Services Personnel
Dr. Jed Lyons, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
(803) 777-4177
lyons@sc.edu
Ms. Donna Ford
Ms. Susan Jarvie
Student Services
Academic Advisor
Program Coordinator I
(803) 777-2525
(803) 777-4177
sjarvie@sc.edu
ford@cec.sc.edu
Ms. Becky Mayo
Mrs. Ruth Patterson
Academic Advisor
Academic Program Manager
(803) 777-1461
(803) 777-7577
mayo@cec.sc.edu
ruthp@sc.edu
Academic Information
Engineering Computer Accounts
To receive a computer account, the student must be registered as an
Engineering and Computing student or enrolled in an Engineering or
Computer Science course AND must have paid fees.
As new accounts are created, they are posted on the wall next to the
door of Room 1D35, or you may contact the ITS Help Desk in Room 1D35. The student will
need to present his/her student ID card for password resets.
Accounts can be initialized during the first week of school by going to Room 1D35 in the
Swearingen Engineering Center. Official communication from the College will be through the
student’s e-mail account.
Rule of Academic Responsibility
“It is the responsibility of every student at the University of South Carolina to adhere
steadfastly to truthfulness and to avoid dishonesty, fraud, or deceit of any type in connection
with any academic program. Any student who violates this rule or who knowingly assists
another to violate this rule shall be subject to discipline.”
Academic Advisement
Each student in the College of Engineering and Computing will be assigned a faculty advisor.
Students will receive an email to their University email accounts directing them to Self Service
Carolina to find their faculty advisor’s name. It is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her
advisor to set up an advisement appointment.
Information, advice, and interpretations of University policies offered by academic advisors do
not supersede the official statement of policies and academic regulations described in the
Academic Bulletin. Exceptions to University regulations cannot be made by academic
advisors.
Any exceptions to the policies and regulations set forth in the University Undergraduate
Studies Bulletin must be made by the appropriate college Scholastic Standards and Petitions
Committee. Please visit the Office of Student Services in Room 1A00, Swearingen Engineering
Center, for more complete academic information.
Curriculum Sheets
Each student follows the curriculum of the academic bulletin for the year in which the student
first enters the University. If future changes are made, the student continues to follow the
original curriculum or may elect to follow a newer curriculum. To elect a newer curriculum, the
student simply contacts the Office of Student Services to make the change.
The curriculum sheet serves as an outline to accomplishing a degree in eight semesters. The
curriculum sheets are a general guideline. Each student will make his/her own progress through
the program.
Pre-requisite courses are courses that must be accomplished before taking another course in
the sequence. For instance, CHEM 111 must be completed before taking CHEM 112. In
general, pre-requisite courses must be passed with a C or higher to progress to the next course.
See the curriculum sheet or Office of Student Services for further information.
Course Load
Full-time enrollment is a minimum of 12 semester hours. Most students must complete 15
semester hours each semester to graduate in 4 years or to meet LIFE or Palmetto Scholarship
requirements. Full-time fees are calculated on 12 to 16 semester hours. An additional fee per
credit hour will apply to any course loads above 16 semester hours. See Bursar’s
website, http://www.sc.edu/bursar, after July 4th for updated information on fees.
First semester freshmen students are not allowed to register for more than 18
hours. After the first semester, students may register for more than 18 hours if
they have a USC gpa of 3.0 or better.
Registration
To be officially enrolled in the University, students must be academically eligible, complete the
registration process with the Office of the University Registrar, and possess a receipt issued by
the Office of Financial Services for payment of current academic fees.
Students are expected to complete registration (including the payment of all required fees) by
the deadline listed in the registration calendar, http://registrar.sc.edu/html/calendar/default.stm,
to avoid cancellation of classes and payment of a late registration fee of $5.00 per day ($350
maximum).
Grade Point Averages
The College of Engineering and Computing calculates a number of gpa’s that are not reflected
on the student’s transcript. Lower divisioin gpa is calculated on all lower division courses
required for the major. Lower division gpa must be a minimum of 2.0 to progress to upper
division engineering and computing couress. To graduate from the College of Engineering and
Computing, students must have a minimum USC gpa of 2.0; a minimum of 2.0 (on all courses
for the major.) University approved grade forgiveness may be applied to USC, major, and
lower division gpa calculations.
Repetition of Course Work
When a course is repeated, both grades will be entered on the student’s permanent record and
included in the grade point average, but course credit toward graduation will be given only
once, unless otherwise stipulated in the course description.
The College of Engineering and Computing allows a maximum of four
repeated courses from the College. Regardless of other satisfactory work
a course may not be taken a third time (2 chances to pass!). If a student
exceeds four repeated courses from the College or does not pass a course
after two attempts, the student must change major or transfer out of the
College.
Upper Division Status
Upper division status is the start of a student’s junior year of studies (60 or more semester
hours), typically the time when a student begins taking 300-level courses in the major. In order
to be admitted to upper division, a student must have at least a 2.0 gpa on all lower division
courses required by the degree program. The lower division gpa will include repeated
grades, except those for which university approved grade forgiveness has been applied.
The semester before taking upper division courses in the major, a student must fill out an Upper
Division form and return the completed form to the Office of Student Services.
Students who fail to meet upper division progression standards must change their major or
transfer out of the College.
Senior Check
A senior check is a final review to ensure requirements are being met for the major. It is
typically done in the student’s junior year and before registering for senior year classes. Senior
check requests can be made in the Office of Student Services or on the Student Services
website. Once accepted to upper division, it is a good idea to request a senior check at the end
of each semester to ensure proper progress is made.
Class Attendance
Students are obligated to complete all assigned work promptly, to attend class regularly, and to
participate in whatever class discussions may occur. Absence from more than 10% of the
scheduled class sessions, whether excused or unexcused, is excessive and the instructor may
choose to exact a grade penalty.
The instructor’s attendance policy is found on the course syllabus. If a student anticipates
absences in excess of 10% of the scheduled class sessions, prior approval from the instructor
must be received before the last day to change schedule. See the registration calendar
at http://registrar.sc.edu/html/calendar/default.stm.
Dropping a Course
Courses from which the student withdraws by the last day to change a schedule or drop without
a grade of “W” will not be recorded on a student’s record. Thereafter, during the first six weeks
of a semester, the grade of “W” will be recorded on a student’s transcript, but the semester
hours will not enter into the computation of hours attempted, grade point average, or any other
totals.
Removal of a “W” grade is not permitted except in cases of a
documented administrative error.
Students dropping a course or withdrawing from the University after the Withdrawal period of
a semester will normally receive a grade of “WF.”
A “WF” is treated as an “F” in suspension conditions and in computing the student’s grade
point average. Students who stop attending classes without officially withdrawing will have the
grade of “F” recorded for all courses. This grade is included in all calculations and totals.
Dropping all classes does not constitute formal withdrawal from the University.
Withdrawal from courses after the last day of class is not permitted.
Exceptions to the assignment of a grade of “WF” are possible for verifiable, documented
reasons. If a student must either drop a course or withdraw from the University for medical
reasons, or because of a verified learning disability, or for another acceptable major cause after
the penalty date (last day to receive a “W”), the grade of “W” may still be assigned. An
Extenuating Circumstances Form (AS-122A), available from the Office of Student Services
must be approved by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and all instructors.
Extenuating Circumstances are highly unusual, must have complete documentation, and
must be done before the last day of class. Poor academic performance and missing too
many classes are not examples of extenuating circumstances.
Grading System
It is the student’s responsibility to keep informed concerning all assignments made. Absences,
whether excused or unexcused, do not absolve the student from this responsibility.
“A,” “B,” “C,” and “D” represent passing grades in order from highest to lowest. “B+,” “C+,”
and “D+” may also be recorded. “F” represents failing performance.
“S” and “U” indicate satisfactory (passing) and unsatisfactory (failing) performance in courses
carried under the Pass-Fail option. No course carried under the Pass-Fail option will affect a
student’s grade point average or the evaluation of suspension conditions; however, all courses
applied to a degree must be for a grade (“A,” “B,” “C,” etc).
“WF” is assigned for student withdrawal from a course after the penalty deadline
prescribed in the registration calendar. The grade of “WF” is treated as an “F” in
the evaluation of suspensions and grade point average computation.
“W” is assigned for student withdrawal from a course after the late registration
period but before the penalty date. In exceptional cases, the grade of “W” will also be used
after the first six weeks of a semester, primarily in cases of withdrawal from the University or
from a course for medical reasons. A grade of “W” is not a part of the grade point average
computation but will be recorded on a student’s permanent record.
“I” (Incomplete) is assigned at the discretion of the instructor if, in the instructor’s judgment, a
student is unable to complete some portion of the assigned work in a course because of an
unanticipated illness, accident, work-related responsibility, family hardship, or verified learning
disability. By arrangement with the instructor, the student will have up to 12 months in which
to complete the work before a permanent grade is recorded.
Re-enrolling in the course will not make up an Incomplete. Do not re-enroll for
the course! After 12 months, an “I” which has not been made up is changed
permanently to a grade of “F” or to the back-up grade indicated by the instructor
on the Assignment of Incomplete Grade form.
“AUD” indicates a course was carried on an audit basis. Auditing a course
consists of attending classes and listening without responsibility for any assignments or
examinations. No credit may be earned in an audited course by examination or otherwise. No
audited course may be repeated for credit at a later date except by those students who have
been verified as learning disabled by the Office of Student Disability Services and whose
academic advisory plan recommends auditing a specific course before it is taken for credit.
Students who have registered for a course on an audit basis and who wish to change their
registration to take the course for credit (or who wish to change from credit to audit) must do so
no later than the last day to change course schedule or drop without a grade of “W” being
recorded, as published in the registration calendar on the Registrar’s website.
Grade Forgiveness
Beginning with the Fall 2007 semester, it is the policy of the University of South Carolina that
every currently enrolled fully-admitted, degree-seeking undergraduate earning a “D+”, “D”,
“F” or “WF” in a USC course may take up to two (2) undergraduate courses for a second time
for the purpose of grade forgiveness. Both the first and second grades for the same course shall
appear on the USC permanent record, but only the second grade will be used in computing the
University of South Carolina cumulative grade point average. An explanatory notice will
appear on the record. Once grade forgiveness is applied to a repeated course, the action may not
be revoked.
Eligible students wishing to apply the course grade forgiveness policy to a course enrollment
may do so at any time during his/her undergraduate enrollment, but no applications will be
honored after the degree is awarded. Grade forgiveness can only be applied once per course for
a maximum of two courses (not to exceed 8 credits) on a student’s undergraduate academic
record, without regard to the number of degrees sought. Under the grade forgiveness policy, the
forgiven and repeated class must both be taken at the same USC campus.
*Effective the 2012-13 academic year; for a course taken the first time beginning in the Fall
2012 semester, the original course (first attempt) and the second attempt in the same course
may be taken at the USC-Columbia campus or a USC regional campus (Lancaster,
Salkehatchie, Sumter or Union). This does not apply to courses taken at USC Aiken, USC
Beaufort and USC Upstate. Courses transferred from other institutions are excluded from this
policy.
This policy does not preclude students from repeating classes multiple times, in accordance
with program requirements, but only the second attempt at the class may forgive the original
grade of D+, D, F, or WF. Only a regular letter grade can replace a forgiven grade. Grades of
“W”, “I”, “S”, “U”, or “AUDIT” may not replace previous grades. Grades carrying an honor
code violation sanction of “X” are not eligible for grade forgiveness.
Established requirements for repeating classes, admission to, or progression in, specific
academic programs of the University take precedence over the grade forgiveness policy.
Program or progression grade point averages are not affected by this policy. Refer to the
guidelines for each program for specific requirements. Courses intended to be repeated for
additional credit, such as research or applied music, are not eligible for grade forgiveness.
Semester honors (dean’s or president’s honor list), academic standing (scholastic deficiency,
probation, suspension), or previous grade point totals will not change retroactively as a result of
applying this policy. Students who have been granted Academic Forgiveness to reset the grade
point average after readmission are not eligible for course grade forgiveness. Please refer the
bulletin entry for Academic Forgiveness for Former USC Students with Less Than a 2.00
Cumulative GPA.
University Probation
The record of every undergraduate student will be reviewed at the end of each fall and spring
semester. When a student’s cumulative University of South Carolina gpa at the end of any
semester is less than a 2.00, he or she is placed on academic probation. Any student who is on
probation at the beginning of a fall or spring semester must achieve a certain cumulative
University of South Carolina grade point average at the end of that semester in order to avoid
suspension. Standards for continuing on probation are based on the cumulative grade hours the
student has attempted at USC.
Probation Chart
Cumulative
Grade Hours
Attempted
(GH)
Placed on
probation
Continue on
probation (avoid
suspension)
Removed from probation
12-35
below 2.00
cumulative
GPA
1.500 or higher
cumulative GPA
2.00 or higher cumulative GPA
36-71
below 2.00
cumulative
GPA
1.800 or higher
cumulative GPA
2.00 or higher cumulative GPA
72+
below 2.00
cumulative
GPA
only with semester
reprieve (see
below) or by
college petition
2.00 or higher cumulative GPA
SEMESTER REPRIEVE: Regardless of the USC GPA, a student may continue on probation and
avoid suspension if the semester grade point average is 2.50 or greater.
When a student’s cumulative gpa at the end of any semester is a 2.00 or above, he or she is
removed from academic probation.
University Suspension
First Suspension
Students unable to meet the standards shown above are suspended from the University of South
Carolina for one fall or spring semester and the contiguous summer (approximately eight
months). Students have the right to appeal their suspension to the petitions committee of the
college or school in which they were enrolled when suspended.
Returning After First Suspension
After the suspension has been served, a student will be considered for readmission by the
college or school to which the student is seeking admission. A student readmitted following
suspension continues on probation and is reviewed for suspension at the end of each fall and
spring semester. A semester grade point average of 2.50 or higher must be achieved each
semester until the cumulative University of South Carolina gpa reaches the level above which
suspension would occur (see chart).
During the first six weeks after returning from a first suspension, students must participate in an
academic coaching session before being eligible to register for courses for the following
semester. These sessions will provide students with the resources they need to meet their
academic goals.
Returning after Subsequent Suspension
Students returning from a first suspension who fails to meet academic standards will be
permanently suspended from the University. The duration of the second suspension is
indefinite, and the student can be considered for readmission only after being approved for
reinstatement by a successful petition from the college or school to which the student is seeking
admission. A favorable decision by college petitions committee is unlikely within two years of
the suspension.
Credits earned while a student is on academic suspension from the
University cannot be applied toward a degree or used in improving
grade point average.
Taking Courses From Another School (Transient Status)
Since the University is accountable for the integrity of its degrees, students entering the
University to seek a degree should expect to complete the majority of their academic work at
the University of South Carolina. In some programs, and with the permission of the Associate
Dean for Academic Affairs, students may take up to 18 semester hours of courses in transient
status provided:
 the student is in good standing at USC (USC gpa of 2.0 or higher)
 the courses are approved in advance by the Office of Student Services
 the student did not attempt registration (grade of “W”) or receive a failing grade
(“D” “WF” or “F”) in the same course
 the transient institution is fully accredited
 the student is not in the last 30 degree hours
 transient grades must be a C or higher to be applied to degree program
Credit for summer school, correspondence, and extension work completed at other institutions
by a University student will not be accepted for transfer if the student has been enrolled
previously in an equivalent course in the University. The last 30 semester hours must be earned
in residence at the University, and at least half of the credit hours in the student’s major
courses and in the student’s minor courses (if applicable) must be taken at the University.
Study abroad may be of particular benefit to students and the University cooperates in a variety
of national and international exchange programs in which students may pursue up to a year of
academic work at another intuition. Special permission is granted to students in these programs
with the advance approval of the academic advisor and the Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs.
Advisement & Registration Materials
The following section includes:
1. Curriculum sheets for all degrees offered in the College of
Engineering and Computing.
2. A Scheduling Worksheet
3. A list of currently approved Carolina Core courses.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM SHEET | FALL 2015
FRESHMAN (34)
FALL
BMEN 101*
Prof. Dev.& Ethics I
BIOL 101 &L*
SCI: Biological Principles I
CHEM 111 &L* SCI: General Chemistry I & Lab
MATH 141*
ARP: Calculus I
ENGL 101*
CMW: Critical Reading & Comp.
1
4
4
4
3
16
BMEN 211*
BIOL 102 &L*
CHEM 112 &L*
MATH 142*
ENGL 102*
SPRING
Model & Sim. Of BMEN Sys.
Biological Principles II
General Chemistry II & Lab
ARP: Calculus II
CMW: Rhetoric & Composition
3
4
4
4
3
18
SOPHOMORE (32)
BMEN 202
MATH 241*
PHYS 211 &L*
CHEM 333
CHEM 331 L
BIOL 302 &L
FALL
Prof. Dev. & Ethics II
Vector Calculus
Essentials of Physics I & Lab
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chem. Lab I
Cell & Molecular Biol. & Lab
1
3
4
3
1
4
16
BMEN 260*
BMEN 290*
MATH 242*
PHYS 212 &L*
STAT 509
SPRING
Biomechanics
Thermo. of Biomolecular Sys.
Elem. Differential Equations
Essentials of Physics II & Lab
Statistics for Engineers
3
3
3
4
3
16
JUNIOR (33)
BMEN 271
BMEN 321
BMEN 391
ECHE 320
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
FALL
Biomaterials
Biomonitoring & Electrophys.
Kinetics in Biomolecular Systems
Fluid Mechanics
AIU: Aest. & Intr. Understanding
GSS: Social Science
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
BMEN 303
BMEN 345
BMEN 354
BMEN 361
BMEN ELCT
SPRING
Prof. Dev.& Ethics III
Human A & P for BMEN
Biotransport
Biomedical Instrumentation
BMEN elective
1
4
3
4
3
15
SENIOR (31)
BMEN 427
BMEN ELCT
ENCP ELCT
TECH ELCT
TECH LAB
ELECTIVE
FALL
Senior BMEN Design I
BMEN elective
Engineering/Computing Elective
Technical Elective
Technical Lab Elective
GHS: Historical Thinking
3
3
3
3
1
3
16
BMEN 428
BMEN ELCT
ENCP ELCT
TECH ELCT
ELECTIVE
SPRING
Senior BMEN Desing II
BMEN elective
Engineering/Computing Elective
Technical Elective
VSR: Values, Ethics, Social Resp
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (0-12)
These additional University requirements may be satisfied through overlay courses, by placement testing, or by stand
alone courses beyond the curriculum requirements above.
CMS Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
Any approved Carolina Core CMS overlay or stand alone course.
INF Information Literacy
USC's ENGL 102 or other approved Carolina Core INF overlay or stand alone course.
GFL Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
Score of two or better on foreign language test, or equivalent study of approved Carolina Core GFL course(s).
* Indicates a lower division course to be completed before junior level courses.
3
3
3
3
3
15
Biomedical Engineering Electives (9 hours)
BMEN
EMCH
EXSC
PSYC
342, all 389's, 392, 499, 546, 572, all 589's
580
535
507
Engineering Electives (6 hours)
ECHE
ECIV
ELCT
EMCH
300, 321, 322, 372, 430, 440, 456, 550, 567, 572, 573
350, 521
220, 321, 331, 361, 363, 350, 540,
111, 308,327, 330, 332, 354, 371, 497, 501, 502, 507, 508, 516, 528, 529, 532, 535, 554, 555,
557, 560, 571, 575, 580, 584, 585, 586
CSCE
204, 206, 215, 240, 245, 317, 330, 350, 355, 500, 551, 555, 561, 563
any Biomedical elective can be used as an engineering elective
Technical Electives (6 hours)
BIOL
250, 301, 303, 415, 460, 505, 530, 531, 534, 541 (or CHEM 550), 545 (or CHEM 555),
546 (or CHEM 556), 553, 610, 612, 620, 635, 653, 655, 656, 662, 665, 667, 690
CHEM
321, 334, 340, 541, 542, 545, 550 (or BIOL 542), 555 (or BIOL 545), 556 (or BIOL 546)
EXSC
530,535,562
MATH
344, 374, 520, 524, 526 or 544, 546, 547, 550, 552
PHYS
514, 515, 516, 517, 521, 522
STAT
516, 518, 519, 520, 523, 525, 528, 530, 582
any Biomedical Engineering elective or Engineering elective can be used as a technical elective
Technical Lab Elective (1 hour)
BIOL
250L, 460L, 505L, 505L, 534L, 541L or (CHEM 550L)
321L, 332L, 333L%, 334L, 340L, 541L, 542L, 550L (or BIOL 541L)
CHEM
ECIV
350L
EMCH 555L
EXSC
530L
MATH
344L
%
CHEM 333L is a two credit course that may satisfy the CHEM 331L and technical lab elective.
Curriculum Notes
C or better required in ENGL 101, 102, MATH 141, 142, BMEN 211, BIOL 101 & L, CHEM 111 & L,
and PHYS 211 & L.
ECHE 101, ENCP 101, or ELCT 101 can substitute for BMEN 101
Fall 2015
Biomedical Engineering Guidesheet | Fall 2015
CAROLINA CORE
OTHER GENERAL EDUCATION
AIU | Aesth. & Interpretive Understanding (3 hrs)
Any approved AIU
MATH 241 or 250
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
ARP | Analytical Reasoning & Prob. Solving (8 hrs)
MATH 141**
MATH 242
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
Prereq: Math placement test; or a C or better in MATH 115
MATH 142**
BIOL 102 & 102L
Prereq: C or better in BIOL 101 & 101L
BIOL 302 & 302L
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
CMW | Communication - Writing (6 hrs)
ENGL 101**
Prereq: BIOL 102; Pre or coreq: CHEM 333
CHEM 112 & 112L
ENGL 102**
Prereq: C or better in CHEM 111, 111L or CHEM 141
INF |Information Literacy (0-3 hrs)
CHEM 333
USC's ENGL 102 or
Any approved INF
Prereq: CHEM 111 or CHEM 142
CHEM 331 Lab
CMS | Spoken Component (0-3 hrs)
Pre or coreq: CHEM 333
Any approved CMS
PHYS 211 & 211L**
GHS | Global Citizenship Historical Thinking (3 hrs)
Any approved GHS
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
PHYS 212 & 212L
GSS | Global Citizenship Social Science (3 hrs)
Any approved GSS
Prereq: C or better in PHYS 211, 211L, & MATH 142
STAT 509
SCI | Scientific Literacy (8 hrs)
Prereq: MATH 142
CHEM 111 & 111L**
ECHE 320 or ENCP 360
Prereq: placement in MATH 141 or a C or better in MATH 115
Prereq: MATH 241, Pre-or coreq: PHYS 211
LOWER DIVISION ENGINEERING
BIOL 101 & 101L**
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
BMEN 101
VSR | Values, Ethics, Social Responsibility (0-3 hrs)
BMEN 202
Prereq: BMEN 101
Select from: PHIL 325 or SAEL 200
[CMS/VSR overlay] or any
approved Carolina Core course
BMEN 211**
Prereq: MATH 141
GFL | Global Citizenship Foreign Language (0-6 hrs)
test score: __________
BMEN 260
Prereq: MATH 241, PHYS 211
BMEN 290
Prereq: MATH 241, 242, CHEM 112 , BIOL 102, BMEN 211;
Coreq: MATH 242, BMEN 211
** must be a C or higher
Courses Required to enter Upper Division
BMEN 101, 211, 260, 290; CHEM 111 & 111L, 112 & 112L;
BIOL 101 & 101L, 102 & 102L; PHYS 211, 212;
ENGL 101, 102; MATH 141, 142, 241, 242.
Biomedical Engineering Guidesheet | Fall 2015
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
ENGINEERING ELECTIVES
BMEN 271
Prereq: BMEN 290, BIOL 102, CHEM 333; CoReqa: BIOL 302
BMEN 303
Prereq: BMEN 202
Chosen from: any BMEN elective or:
CSCE 204, 206, 215, 240, 245, 317, 330, 350, 555, 500, 551,
BMEN 321
Prereq: MATH 242, PHYS 212, BIOL 302 & upper div. status
BMEN 345
Prereq: BIOL 302, BMEN 271; upper div. status
BMEN 354
Prereq: MATH 242, ECHE 320; upper div. status
BMEN 361
555, 561, 563.
ECHE 300, 321, 322, 372, 430, 440, 456, 550, 567, 572, 573.
ECIV 350, 350L, 521.
ELCT 220, 321, 331, 361,350, 363, 540.
EMCH 111, 308, 327, 330, 332, 354, 371, 497, 501, 502, 507,
508, 516, 528, 529, 532, 535, 554, 555, 555L, 557, 560,
571, 575, 580, 584, 585, 586.
Prereq: BMEN 321, STAT 509; upper div. status
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
BMEN 391
Prereq: MATH 242, CHEM 333, BMEN 290; upper div. status
BMEN 427
Prereq: BMEN 271, 354, 361; upper div. status
BMEN 428
Chosen from:
any BMEN elective; any Engineering elective;
BIOL 250, 301, 303, 415, 460, 505, 530, 531, 534, 534L, 541, 545,
Prereq: BMEN 427
546, 553, 610, 612, 620, 635, 653, 655, 656, 662, 665, 667, 690.
CHEM 321, 334, 340, 541, 542, 545, 550, 555, 556.
EXSC 530, 535, 562.
MATH 374, 520, 524, 526 or 544, 546, 547, 550, 552.
PHYS 514, 515, 516, 517, 521, 522.
BMEN ELECTIVES
STAT 516, 518, 519, 520, 523, 525, 528, 530, 582.
TECHNICAL LAB ELECTIVE
Chosen from:
Chosen from:
BMEN 342, all 389's, 392, 499, 546, 572, all 589's; 589W, 589Y
BIOL 250L, 460L, 505L, 541L.
[BMEN 710, 713, 720, 723 requires Senior Privilege]
CHEM 321L, 332L, 333L, 334L, 340L, 541L, 542L, 550L.
EXSC 535; PSYC 507.
CHEM 333L (2 crs) will satisfy CHEM 331L & Tech Lab Elect.
Fall 2015
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM SHEET | FALL 2015
FRESHMAN (35)
FALL
ECHE 101*
Intro. to Chem. Engr.
CHEM 111&L* SCI: General Chemistry & Lab
MATH 141*
ARP: Calculus I
ENGL 101*
CMW: Critical Reading & Comp.
ELECTIVE
AIU: Aest. & Intr. Understanding
3
4
4
3
3
17
ECHE 300*
CHEM 112&L*
MATH 142*
PHYS 211&L*
ENGL 102*
SPRING
Chem. Process Principles
General Chemistry II & Lab
ARP: Calculus II
SCI: Essentials of Physics I & Lab
CMW: Rhetoric & Composition
3
4
4
4
3
18
SOPHOMORE (33)
FALL
ECHE 310*
Intro. Chem. Engr. Thermo.
CHEM 333
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM
Chemistry Lab Elective(s)
MATH 241*
Vector Calculus
PHYS 212&L* Essentials of Physics II &Lab
ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Elective
3
3
2
3
4
3
18
ECHE 311*
ECHE 320*
CHEM 334
MATH 242
ELECTIVE
SPRING
Chem. Engr. Thermo.
Chem. Engr. Fluid Mech.
Organic Chemistry II
Elem. Differential Equations
GHS: Historical Thinking
3
3
3
3
3
15
JUNIOR (33)
ECHE 321
ECHE 440
ECHE 550
CHEM
Technical
ELECTIVE
FALL
Heat-Flow Analysis
Separation Process Des.
Chem. Proc. Dyn.& Contr.
Chemistry Elective
Technical Elective
GSS: Social Science
ECHE 430
ECHE 461
ECHE 465
CHEM
ELECTIVE
FALL
Chem. Engr. Kinetics
Chemical Engr. Lab II
Chem. Proc. Anal. & Des. I
Chemistry Elective
Liberal Arts Elective
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
ECHE 322
ECHE 460
Engineering
Technical
ELECTIVE
SPRING
Mass Transfer
Chem. Engr. Lab I
Engineering Elective
Technical Elective
Liberal Arts Elective
3
3
3
3
3
15
SENIOR (30)
3
3
3
3
3
15
ECHE 466
ECHE 567
Engineering
Technical
Technical
SPRING
Chem. Pro. Anal & Des.II
Safety, Health & Loss Prev.
Engineering Elective
Technical Elective
Technical Elective
3
3
3
3
3
15
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (0-12)
These additional University requirements may be satisfied through overlay courses, by placement testing, or by stand
alone courses beyond the curriculum requirements above.
CMS Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
PHIL 325, SAEL 200 or other approved Carolina Core CMS overlay or stand alone course.
INF Information Literacy
USC's ENGL 102 or other approved Carolina Core INF overlay or stand alone course.
GFL Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
Score of two or better on foreign language test, or equivalent study of approved Carolina Core GFL course(s).
VSR Values, Ethics and Social Responsibility
PHIL 325, SAEL 200 or any approved overlay or stand-alone Carolina Core VSR course.
* Indicates a lower division course to be completed before junior level courses.
Engineering Electives (6 hours)
ENCP 200 (or ECIV 200 or EMCH 200),ENCP 201 or EMCH 201, ENCP 210 (or ECIV 210 or EMCH 310), 260 (or ECIV
220 or EMCH 260), 330 (or EMCH 330), 460, 481, 499, 540; BMEN 211, 260, 271, 290, 300 and above, except 301 and
303; CSCE 211, 212, 240, 313, 317, 374; ECHE 202 (in combination wiht two credit hours of ECHE 499 for co-op
students), 372, 389, 456, 497, 499, 520, 571, 572, 573, 574, 589; ECIV 300 and above except 360; ELCT 220, 221, 222,
300 and above; EMCH 300 and above, except 354 and 360.
Chemistry Electives (6 hours)
CHEM 321, 511, 533, 541, 542, 545, 550, 555, 556, 621, 622, 623, 624, 633, 644.
Chemistry Lab Electives (2 hours)
CHEM 321L, 331L (or 333L), 332L (or 334L), 541L, 542L, 550L, 591L, 592L, 621L.
Technical Electives (12 hours)
Includes all courses listed as Engineering Electives, Chemistry Electives, and Chemistry Lab Electives as
well as ENCP 102 (or EMCH 111), MATH 374, 500 and above; STAT 500 and above except 541 and 591;
BIOL 101, 101L, 102, 102L,120, 120L, 200 and above; GEOL any course; MSCI any course; PHYS 300
and above; CSCE 145, 146, 206, 210, 215, 350.
Liberal Arts Electives (6 hours)
A list of acceptable Liberal Arts Elective courses is maintained in the department office and on its website. The list
includes all Carolina Core Liberal Arts coures (AIU, CMS, GFL, GHS, GSS, and VSR), and other department approved
courses. At least one of the six courses used to satisfy a Carolina Core Liberal Arts requirement or a Chemical
Engineering Liberal Arts Elective requirement must be at the 300-level or above and in the same field of study
as one of the other five courses.
Curriculum Notes:
C or better required in ENGL 101, 102, MATH 141, 142, 241, 242, CHEM 111& L, and PHYS 211 & 211L.
Fall 2015
Chemical Engineering Guidesheet | Fall 2015
CAROLINA CORE
OTHER GENERAL EDUCATION
AIU | Aesth. & Interpretive Understanding (3 hrs)
Any approved AIU
MATH 241**
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
ARP | Analytical Reasoning & Prob. Solving (8 hrs)
MATH 141**
MATH 242**
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
Prereq: Math placement test; or a C or better in MATH 115
MATH 142**
PHYS 212 & 212L
Prereq: C or better in PHYS 211, PHYS 211L & MATH 142
CHEM 112 & 112L
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
CMW | Communication - Writing (6 hrs)
Prereq: C or better in CHEM 111, 111L or CHEM 141
ENGL 101**
CHEM 333
ENGL 102**
Prereq: CHEM 111 or CHEM 142
INF | Information Literacy (0-3 hrs)
CHEM 334
USC's ENGL 102 or
Any approved INF
Prereq: CHEM 333
Liberal Arts Elective
CMS | Spoken Component (3 hrs)
Liberal Arts Electives: At least one at the 300 level
and in the same area as a course used to satsfy AIU,
CMS, GFL, GHS, GSS, VSR or Liberal Arts elective.
Select from: PHIL 325 or SAEL 200
[CMS/VSR overlay] or any
approved Carolina Core course
Liberal Arts Elective
GHS | Global Citizenship Historical Thinking (3 hrs)
Liberal Arts Elective
Any approved GHS
GSS | Global Citizenship Social Science (3 hrs)
Any approved GSS
SCI | Scientific Literacy (8 hrs)
CHEM 111 &111L**
LOWER DIVISION ENGINEERING
Prereq: MATH 111 or 115
PHYS 211 & 211L**
ECHE 101/ENCP 101**
ECHE 300
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
VSR | Values, Ethics, Social Responsibility (0-3 hrs)
Prereq: MATH 141; Pre or Coreq: CHEM 112
ECHE 310 or ENCP 290
Select from: PHIL 325 or SAEL 200
[CMS/VSR overlay] or any
approved Carolina Core course
Pre or Coreq: ECHE 300, MATH 241
ECHE 311
GFL | Global Citizenship Foreign Language (0-6 hrs)
Prereq: ECHE 310 or ENCP 290
ECHE 320 or ENCP 360
test score: __________
Prereq: PHYS 211, Pre or Coreq: MATH 241
** must be a C or higher
Courses Required to enter Upper Division
CHEM 111 & 111L, 112 & 112L; PHYS 211 & 211L, 212 & 212L;
ECHE 101, 300, 310, 311, 320; ENGL 101, 102;
MATH 141, 142, 241.
Chemical Engineering Guidesheet | Fall 2015
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
CHEMISTRY ELECTIVES
ECHE 321
Prereq: ECHE 320 or ENCP 360, C or better in MATH 242
ECHE 322
Prereq: ECHE 300
Chosen from:
CHEM 321, 511, 533, 541, 542, 545, 550, 555, 556,
ECHE 430
621, 622, 623, 624, 633, 644.
Prereq: ECHE 311; Pre or coreq: ECHE 321
CHEMISTRY LAB ELECTIVES
ECHE 440
Prereq: ECHE 300
ECHE 460
Coreq: ECHE 311 and 321
ECHE 461
Prereq: ECHE 460; Coreq: ECHE 430 and 440
Chosen from:
CHEM 321L, 331L (or 333L), 332L (or 334L), 541L,
542L, 550L, 591L, 592L, 621L
ECHE 465
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
Prereq: ECHE 430 and 440
ECHE 466
Prereq: ECHE 430, 440, 465; Pre or coreq: ECHE 322, 550, 567
ECHE 550
Prereq: C or better in ECHE 300 and MATH 242
ECHE 567
Prereq: Senior standing
All courses listed as Engineering electives,
Chemistry electives, and Chemistry lab electives,
as well as:
ENGINEERING ELECTIVES
ENCP 102 (or EMCH 111), MATH 374, 500 & above;
BIOL 101, 101L, 102, 102L, 120, 120L, 200 & above;
GEOL any course;
Chosen from:
CSCE 145, 146, 206, 210, 215, 350
BMEN 211, 260, 271, 290, 300 & above except 301 & 303;
MSCI any course; PHYS 300 and above
ENCP 200 or ECIV 200 or EMCH 200;
STAT 500 and above except 541 and 591.
ENCP 201 or ECIV 201 or EMCH 201;
ENCP 210 or ECIV 210 or EMCH 310; 260 or ECIV 220, or EMCH 260;
ENCP 260 or ECIV 220 or EMCH 260;
ENCP 330 or EMCH 330; ENCP 460, 481, 499, 540;
CSCE 211,212,240, 313, 317, 374;
ECHE 202 (in combination with two credit hours of ECHE 499
for co-op students) 372, 389, 456, 497, 499, 520, 571, 572,
573, 574, 589;
ECIV 300 and above, except 360;
ELCT 220, 221, 222, 321, 300 and above;
EMCH 300 and above, except 354 and 360.
Fall 2015
CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM SHEET | FALL 2015
FRESHMAN (35)
FALL
ECIV 101*
Intro to Civil Engineering
CHEM 111 &L* SCI: General Chemistry & Lab
MATH 141*
ARP: Calculus I
ENGL 101*
CMW: Critical Reading & Comp.
ELECTIVE
AIU: Aest. & Intr. Understanding
3
4
4
3
3
17
ECIV 200*
CHEM 112 &L*
ENGL 102*
MATH 142*
PHYS 211 &L*
SPRING
Statics
General Chemistry II & Lab
CMW: Rhetoric & Composition
ARP: Calculus II
SCI: Essentials of Physics I & La
3
4
3
4
4
18
SOPHOMORE (32)
FALL
ECIV 201*
Prog. & Graphics for ECIV
ECIV 210*
Dynamics
MATH 241*
Vector Calculus
PHYS 212 &L* Essentials of Physics II &Lab
ELECTIVE
GHS: Historical Thinking
3
3
3
4
3
16
ECIV 111
ECIV 220*
ECIV 360*
MATH 242
STAT 509
ELECTIVE
SPRING
Intro to Engr. Graphics
Mechanics of Solids
Fluid Mechanics
Elem. Differential Equations
Statistics for Engineers
Professional Development
1
3
3
3
3
3
16
JUNIOR (32)
ECIV 303
ECIV 320
ECIV 340
ECIV 350
ECIV Lab
ELECTIVE
FALL
Civil Engr. Materials
Structural Analysis I
Intro. Transportation Engr.
Intro. Environmental Engr.
ECIV Lab
GSS: Social Science
ECIV 405
ECIV 470
ECIV DISTR
ECIV DISTR
ECIV Elective
FALL
Systems App. In ECIV
Civil Engineering Design
ECIV Distribution
ECIV Distribution
ECIV Elective
3
3
3
3
1
3
16
ECIV 330
ECIV 362
ECIV DISTR
ECIV Elective
ECIV Lab
ESM Elective
SPRING
Intro. Geotechnical Engr.
Intro. Water Resource Eng.
ECIV Distribution
ECIV Elective
ECIV Lab
ESM Elective
3
3
3
3
1
3
16
SENIOR (31)
3
4
3
3
3
16
ECIV DISTR
ECIV Elective
ECIV Elective
ESM Elective
ESM Elective
SPRING
ECIV Distribution
ECIV Elective
ECIV Elective
ESM Elective
ESM Elective
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (0-12)
These additional University requirements may be satisfied through overlay courses, by placement testing, or by
stand alone courses beyond the curriculum requirements above.
CMS Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
PHIL 325 (CMS/VSR overlay); or SPCH 140
INF Information Literacy
USC's ENGL 102 or other approved Carolina Core INF overlay or stand alone course.
GFL Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
Score of two or better on foreign language test, or equivalent study of approved Carolina Core GFL course(s).
VSR Values, Ethics and Social Responsibility
PHIL 325 (CMS/VSR overlay), 322, 323, 324
* Indicates a lower division course to be completed before junior level courses.
3
3
3
3
3
15
ESM Electives (9 hours):
One ESM elective must come from this Science Group -- BIOL 101, 102, 110, 250, 270, and 300 or above;
ENVR 221/321, 551; GEOL 201, 202, and 300 or above; MSCI courses 300 and above.
Two additional ESM electives from the following: additional ECIV courses from the Distribution and
Elective categories; ENCP 290 or above (not 310 or 360); any ECHE course above 320; any ELCT above 201;
any EMCH 290 or above (not 310 or 360); any CSCE 211 and above; any PHYS above 212;
any GEOL 300 and above; BIOL 101, 102, 110, 250, 300 and above; MSCI 300 and above; any CHEM above 112;
MATH 521, 544, 550; STAT 511, NAVY 201, 202, 301; one Project Lead the Way course; ENVR 501.
ECIV Distribution (12 hours): One course from 4 of the following 5 areas
Environmental: ECIV 551, 555, 556, 557, 558
Structures: ECIV 325 or 327
Transportation: ECIV 540, 541, 542, or 580
Geotechnical: ECIV 530
Water Resources: ECIV 560 or 562 or 563
ECIV Electives (12 hours):
ECIV 300, 325, 327, 426, 490, 503, 520, 521, 524, 526, 530, 533, 535, 540, 541, 542, 551, 555, 556,
557, 558, 560, 562, 563, 570, 580, 588.
ECIV Laboratory courses (2 hours):
ECIV 303L, 330L, 350L, 362L.
Curriculum Notes:
C or better required in ENGL 101, 102, MATH 141, 142, CHEM 111&L, PHYS 211&L,
ECIV 200, 210, and 220.
Professional Development Requirement is satisfied by completing one or more program-accepted Carolina
Core courses for CMS, VSR, or by ENGL 462, 463, or SPCH 230.
ENCP 101 can replace ECIV 101
ENCP 102 can replace ECIV 111
ENCP 200 can replace ECIV 200
ENCP 201 can replace ECIV 201
ENCP 210 can replace ECIV 210
ENCP 260 can replace ECIV 220
ENCP 360 can replace ECIV 360
Fall 2015
Civil & Environmental Engineering Guidesheet | Fall 2015
CAROLINA CORE
OTHER GENERAL EDUCATION
AIU | Aesth. & Interpretive Understanding (3 hrs)
MATH 241
Any approved AIU
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
ARP | Analytical Reasoning & Prob. Solving (8 hrs)
MATH 242
MATH 141**
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
CHEM 112
Prereq: Math placement test; or a C or better in MATH 115
MATH 142**
Prereq: C or better in CHEM 111
CHEM 112 Lab
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
CMW | Communication - Writing (6 hrs)
Prereq: C or better in CHEM 111L
ENGL 101**
PHYS 212
ENGL 102**
Prereq; C or better in PHYS 211 and MATH 142
INF | Information Literacy (0-3 hrs)
PHYS 212 Lab
USC's ENGL 102 or
Any approved INF
Prereq: C or better in PHYS 211L
STAT 509
CMS | Spoken Component (0-3 hrs)
Prereq: MATH 142
SPCH 140 or PHIL 325
[CMS/VSR overlay]
Professional Development Requirement
Satisfied by CMS or VSR elective
or ENGL 462, ENGL 463 or SPCH
230
GHS | Global Citizenship Historical Thinking (3 hrs)
Any approved GHS
GSS | Global Citizenship Social Science (3 hrs)
Any approved GSS
LOWER DIVISION ENGINEERING
SCI | Scientific Literacy (8 hrs)
ECIV 101 or ENCP 101
CHEM 111 & 111L**
ECIV 111 or ENCP 102
Prereq: placement in MATH 141 or a C or better in MATH 115
PHYS 211 & 211L**
ECIV 200 or ENCP 200**
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
ECIV 201 or ENCP 201
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
VSR |Values, Ethics, Social Responsibility (0-3 hrs)
PHIL 332, 323, 324, 325
[CMS/VSR Overlay]
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142 & ECIV 200
ECIV 210 or ENCP 210**
Prereq: C or better in ECIV 200 and MATH 142
GFL | Global Citizenship Foreign Language (0-6 hrs)
test score: __________
ECIV 220 or ENCP 260**
Prereq: C or better in ECIV 200 and MATH 142
ECIV 360 or ENCP 360
Prereq: C or better in ECIV 210; Coreq; MATH 241
** must be a C or higher
Courses Required to enter Upper Division
ECIV 101,111, 200, 201, 210, 220, 360; ENGL 101, 102;
MATH 141, 142, 241; CHEM 111 & 111L, 112 & 112L;
PHYS 211 & 211L, 212 & 212L.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Guidesheet | Fall 2015
CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
ECIV 303
Prereq: Cor bertter in ECIV 220
ECIV 320
Prereq: ECIV 201 & C or better in ECIV 220
ECIV DISTRIBUTION
ECIV
ECIV
ECIV
ECIV
ECIV ELECTIVES
ECIV 330
Prereq: C or better in ECIV 220
ECIV 340
Prereq: ECIV 201 and C or better in ECIV 210
ECIV 350
Prereq: CHEM 112, C or better in MATH 142
ECIV 362
ECIV
ECIV
ECIV
ECIV
ECIV LABS (303L, 330L, 350L, 362L)
ECIV
ECIV
Prereq: ECIV 360
ESM ELECTIVES
ECIV 405
Prereq: ECIV 201
ECIV 470
Coreq: two ECIV Distribution courses
ECIV Distribution | ECIV Electives | ECIV Labs
ESM Electives (9 hours)
One ESM elective must come from this Science Group- BIOL 101, 102, 110, 250, 270, and 300 or above;
ENVR 221/321 and 501; GEOL 201, 202, 300 and above; MSCI courses numbered 300 & above
Two additional ESM electives must come from the following:
additional ECIV courses from the Distribution & Elective categories; ENCP 290 or above (not 310 or 360);
any ECHE above 320; any ELCT above 201; any EMCH 290 or above (not 310 or 360); any CSCE 211 and above;
any PHYS above 212; any GEOL 300 and above; BIOL 101, 102,110, 250, 300 and above;
MSCI numbered 300 and above; any CHEM course above 112; MATH 521, 544, 550; or STAT 511;
NAVY 201, 202, 301, one course taught under Project Lead the Way & ENVR 501.
ECIV Distribution (12 hours) One course from 4 of the following 5 areas
Environmental: ECIV 551, 555, 556, 557, 558
Structures: ECIV 325 or 327
Transportation: ECIV 540, 541, 542 or 580
Geotechnical: ECIV 530
Water Resources: ECIV 560 or 562 or 563
ECIV Electives (12 hours)
Four ECIV electives chosen from additional ECIV courses numbered 300 and above.
Fall 2015
COMPUTER ENGINEERING CURRICULUM SHEET | FALL 2015
FRESHMAN (31)
FALL
CSCE 145*
Intro. Algorithmic Design I
CSCE 190*
Computing in Modern World
ENGL 101*
CMW: Critical Reading & Comp.
MATH 141*
ARP: Calculus I
CHEM 111&L* SCI: General Chemistry I & Lab
4
1
3
4
4
16
CSCE 146*
CSCE 215*
ENGL 102*
MATH 142*
ELECTIVE
SPRING
Intro. Algorithmic Design II
UNIX/Linux Fundamentals
CMW: Rhetoric & Composition
ARP: Calculus II
AIU: Aest. & Intr. Understanding
4
1
3
4
3
15
SOPHOMORE (32)
CSCE 211*
CSCE 240*
MATH 241*
PHYS 211&L*
ELCT 102*
FALL
Digital Logic Design
Intro. to Software Engineering
Vector Calculus
SCI: Essentials of Physics I & Lab
Electrical Science
CSCE 311
MATH 374
ELCT 222
SPCH 140
STAT 509
FALL
Operating Systems
Discrete Structures
Signals and Systems
Public Communication [meets CMS]
Statistics for Engineers
CSCE 490
CSCE 416
CSCE 611
CSCE xxx
ELECTIVE
FALL
Capstone Software Engr. Proj. I
Networks
Advanced Digital Design
CSCE Elective
GSS: Social Science
3
3
3
4
3
16
CSCE 212*
PHYS 212&L
MATH 242*
CSCE 274*
ELCT 221*
SPRING
Intro to Comp. Architecture
Essentials of Physics II & Lab
Elem. Differential Equations
Robotic Applications & Design
Circuits
3
4
3
3
3
16
JUNIOR (31)
3
3
3
3
3
15
CSCE 313
CSCE 317
CSCE 350
CSCE 390
ELCT 371
ENGL 462/3
SPRING
Embedded Systmes
Systems Engineering
Data Structures & Algorithms
Prof. Issues in CSCE [meets VSR]
Electronics
Techical/Business Writing
3
3
3
1
3
3
16
SENIOR (30)
3
3
3
3
3
15
CSCE 492
CSCE xxx
CSCE xxx
MATH 5xx
ELECTIVE
SPRING
Capstone Software Engr. Proj. II
CSCE Elective
CSCE Elective
MATH elective
GHS: Historical Thinking
3
3
3
3
3
15
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (0-12)
These additional University requirements may be satisfied through overlay courses, by placement testing, or by stand
alone courses beyond the curriculum requirements above.
INF Information Literacy
USC's ENGL 102 or other approved Carolina Core INF overlay or stand alone course.
GFL Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
Score of two or better on foreign language test, or equivalent study of approved Carolina Core GFL course(s).
* Indicates a lower division course to be completed before junior level courses.
CSCE Major Electives (9 hours)
CSCE 330, 355, ELCT 321, ELCT 331, and oter approved CSCE courese numbered 510 or higher.
MATH Elective (3 hours)
MATH 526, 527, 544, or CSCE 561. Other couses in linear algebra or numerical analysis may be
substitued with permission of the department.
Curriculum Notes
C or better is required in ENGL 101, 102, MATH 141, 142, PHYS 211 & L, and all CSCE courses.
CSCE 101 and 102 are not degree applicable.
MATH 174 is not a substitute for MATH 374.
Fall 2015
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CAROLINA CORE
OTHER GENERAL EDUCATION
AIU | Aesth. & Interpretive Understanding (3 hrs)
Any approved AIU
Prereq; C or better in ENGL 102
ARP | Analytical Reasoning & Prob. Solving (8 hrs)
MATH 141**
MATH 241
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
Prereq: Math placement test; or a C or better in MATH 115
MATH 142**
MATH 242
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
MATH 374**
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
CMW | Communication - Writing (6 hrs)
ENGL 101**
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142 and CSCE 146
MATH ELECTIVE
ENGL 102**
Chosen from: MATH 526, 527, 544, or CSCE 561
INF | Information Literacy (0-3 hrs)
STAT 509
USC's ENGL 102 or
Any approved INF
Prereq: MATH 142
PHYS 212 & 212L
CMS | Spoken Component (0-3 hrs)
Prereq: C or better in PHYS 211, 211L & MATH 142
LOWER DIVISION COMPUTING
SPCH 140
GHS | Global Citizenship Historical Thinking (3 hrs)
Any approved GHS
CSCE 190**
Coreq: CSCE 145, 204, 205, 206 or equivalent
GSS | Global Citizenship Social Science (3 hrs)
Any approved GSS
CSCE 145**
Coreq: MATH 111 or MATH 115
SCI | Scientific Literacy (8 hrs)
CSCE 146**
CHEM 111 & CHEM 111L
Prereq: C or better in CSCE 145 & Coreq: MATH 122 or 141
Prereq: placement in MATH 141 or a C or better in MATH 115
PHYS 211 & PHYS 211L**
CSCE 211**
Prereq: MATH 141
CSCE 212**
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
VSR | Values, Ethics, Social Responsibility (0-3 hrs)
CSCE 390
Prereq: CSCE 211 and either 145 or 206
CSCE 215**
GFL | Global Citizenship Foreign Language (0-6 hrs)
test score: __________
ENGL 462 or 463
Prereq: CSCE 145
CSCE 240**
Prereq: CSCE 215, C or better in CSCE 146
CSCE 274**
Prereq: CSCE 146
** must be a C or higher
Courses Required to enter Upper Division
CHEM 111 & 111L; PHYS 211 & 211L, 212 &212L; MATH 141, 142, 241, 242; ELCT 102, 221; ENGL 101, 102;
CSCE 145, 146, 190, 211, 212, 215, 240, 274.
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COMPUTER ENGINEERING MAJOR
CSCE 311**
Prereq: CSCE 210 or 212, 240
CSCE 313**
Prereq: CSCE 211, 212
CSCE 317**
Prereq: CSCE 212, MATH 242, STAT 509
CSCE 350**
MAJOR ELECTIVES **
CSCE 330, 355, ELCT 321, 331 and CSCE 510 & above
CSCE
Prereq: upper division standing
CSCE
Prereq: upper division standing
CSCE
Prereq: upper division standing
Prereq: CSCE 146, MATH 374
CSCE 416**
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Prereq: CSCE 311
CSCE 611**
Prereq: CSCE 212
ELCT 102
Prereq or Coreq: MATH 141
CSCE 490
Prereq: CSCE 240, 311, and either ENGL 462 or 463
CSCE 492
Prereq: ENCP 491 or CSCE 490
ELCT 221**
Prereq: MATH 142 and ELCT 102 or 220
ELCT 222
Prereq: C or better in ELCT 221, MATH 242
ELCT 371
Prereq: CSCE 211, ELCT 222
**all CSCE courses and ELCT 221 must be a C or better
Fall 2015
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CSCE 145*
CSCE 190*
ENGL 101*
MATH 122*
Science
CSCE 240*
CSCE 210*
SPCH 140
ECON 224
ELECTIVE
FRESHMAN (30)
FALL
ARP: Intro. Algorithmic Design I
4
CSCE 146*
Computing in Modern World
1
CSCE 215*
CMW: Critical Reading & Composition
3
ENGL 102*
ARP: Calculus for Bus. Admin. & Soc. S 3
Science
SCI: Laboratory Science
4
ELECTIVE
15
SPRING
Intro. Algorithmic Design II
UNIX/Linux Fundamentals
CMW: Rhetoric & Composition
SCI: Laboratory Science
AIU: Aest. & Intr. Understanding
SOPHOMORE (30)
FALL
Intro. Software Engineering
3
CSCE 201*
Computer Hardware Foundations
3
MATH 174*
Public Communication [meets CMS]
3
ACCT 222
Intro. Economics
3
MGMT 371
GHS: Historical Thinking
3
ELECTIVE
15
SPRING
Intro to Computer Security
Discrete Mathematics for CS
Intro. Accounting
Principles of Management
GSS: Social Science
4
1
3
4
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
15
JUNIOR (31)
CSCE 205
CSCE 311
CSCE 390
STAT 515
MGSC 390
ELECTIVE
FALL
Business Application Prog.
Operating Systems
Prof. Issues in CSCE [meets VSR]
Statistical Methods I
Business Info. Systems
BIM Minor Elective
CSCE 490
CSCE 416
CSCE 522
MGSC 490
ELECTIVE
FALL
Capstone Software Engr Proj I
Intro. to Computer Networks
Information Security Principles
Info. Sys. Analysis & Design
Liberal Arts Elective
3
3
1
3
3
3
16
CSCE 350
CSCE 520
STAT 516
ENGL 462/3
ELECTIVE
SPRING
Data Structures & Algorithms
Database System Design
Statistical Methods II
Technical Or Bus. Writing
BIM Minor Elective
3
3
3
3
3
15
SENIOR (30)
3
3
3
3
3
15
CSCE 492
CSCE xxx
MGSC 590
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
SPRING
Capstone Software Engr Proj II
CSCE Elective
Info. Systems Development
Liberal Arts Elective
Liberal Arts Elective
3
3
3
3
3
15
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (0-12)
These additional University requirements may be satisfied through overlay courses, by placement testing, or by stand
alone courses beyond the curriculum requirements above.
INF Information Literacy
USC's ENGL 102 or other approved Carolina Core INF overlay or stand alone course.
GFL Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
Score of two or better on foreign language test, or equivalent study of approved Carolina Core GFL course(s).
* Indicates a lower division course to be completed before junior level courses.
CSCE Major Elective (3 hours)
CSCE course numbered 510 or higher
Business Information Management (BIM) minor (24 hours)
Required courses (18 hours):
ACCT 222: Introduction to Accounting
ECON 224: Introduction to Economics
MGMT 371: Principles of Management
MGSC 390: Business Information Systems
MGSC 490: Systems Analysis and Design
MGSC 590: Information Systems Development
Electives (6 hours): Choose any two (2) of the following courses:
ACCT: 324: Survey of Commercial Law
ECON 311: Issues in Economics (pre-req: ECON 224)
ECON 379: Government Policy Toward Business (pre-req: ECON 224)
FINA 333: Finance and Markets
IBUS 301: Introduction to International Business (pre-req: MKTG 350)
MGMT 472: Entrepreneurship and Small Business (pre-req: MGMT 371)
MKTG 350: Introduction to Marketing
MKTG 351: Consumer Behavior (pre-req: MKTG 350)
MGSC 395: Operations Management (pre-req: MKTG 350)
Curriculum Notes
C or better is required in ENGL 101, 102, MATH 122, 174, and all CSCE courses.
CSCE 101 and 102 are not degree applicable.
Fall 2015
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CAROLINA CORE
OTHER GENERAL EDUCATION
AIU | Aesth. & Interpretive Understanding (3 hrs)
Any approved AIU
ENGL 462 or 463
Prereq; C or better in ENGL 102
ARP | Analytical Reasoning & Prob. Solving (8 hrs)
MATH 122**
STAT 515 or STAT 509
Prereq: C or better in MATH 111
Prereq: Math placement test; or a C or better in MATH 111
CSCE 145**
STAT 516
Prereq: C or better in STAT 515 or STAT 509
MATH 174**
CSCE 145 is a part of lower divison CSCE;
Coreq: MATH 111 or MATH 115;
Prereq: C or better in MATH 122 or 115
CMW | Communication - Writing (6 hrs)
Liberal Arts Elective
ENGL 101**
Liberal Arts Elective
ENGL 102**
Liberal Arts Elective
INF | Information Literacy (0-3 hrs)
USC's ENGL 102 or
Any approved INF
CMS | Spoken Component (0-3 hrs)
SPCH 140
GHS | Global Citizenship Historical Thinking (3 hrs)
Any approved GHS
CSCE 190**
GSS | Global Citizenship Social Science (3 hrs)
Any approved GSS
Coreq: CSCE 145, 204, 205, 206 or equivalent
CSCE 146**
SCI | Scientific Literacy (8 hrs)
Prereq: C or better in CSCE 145 & Coreq: MATH 122 or 141
Any approved SCI
CSCE 201**
Any approved SCI
Prereq: none
VSR | Values, Ethics, Social Responsibility (0-3 hrs)
CSCE 390
CSCE 210**
Prereq: CSCE 145, 204, 205, 206 or 207
GFL | Global Citizenship Foreign Language (0-6 hrs)
test score: __________
LOWER DIVISION COMPUTING
CSCE 215**
Prereq: CSCE 145
CSCE 240**
Prereq: CSCE 215, C or better in CSCE 146
** must be a C or higher
Courses Required to enter Upper Division
ENGL 101, 102; MATH 122 or 141, 174 or 374;
CSCE 145, 146, 190, 201, 210, 215, 240.
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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR
CSCE 205**
Prereq: MSGC 290 or CSCE 101 or above
CSCE 311**
Prereq: CSCE 210 or 212, 240
CSCE 350**
Prereq: CSCE 146, MATH 174 or MATH 374
CSCE 416**
Prereq: CSCE 311
CSCE 490**
Prereq: CSCE 240, 311, either ENGL 462 or 463
CSCE 492**
Prereq: CSCE 490
CSCE 520**
BUSINESS INFO. MGT. MINOR
ECON 224
Prereq: none
ACCT 222
Prereq: MATH 122 or equivalent
MSGC 390
Prereq: MGSC 290 or equivalent
MGSC 490
Prereq: MGSC 390
MGSC 590
Prereq: MGSC 490
MGMT 371
Prereq: none
BIM Elective
Prereq: CSCE 240 or GEOG 563
CSCE 522**
BIM Elective
Prereq: CSCE 311 or MGSC 596
CSCE Elective (317 or higher)**
Prereq: see academic bulletin
** must be a C or higher
Fall 2015
COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM SHEET | FALL 2015
CSCE 145*
CSCE 190*
ENGL 101*
MATH 141*
ELECTIVE
CSCE 211*
CSCE 240*
MATH 374*
SPCH 140
Science
FRESHMAN (31)
FALL
Intro. Algorithmic Design I
4
CSCE 146*
Computing in Modern World
1
CSCE 215*
CMW: Critical Reading & Composition
3
ENGL 102*
ARP: Calculus I
4
MATH 142*
AIU: Aest. & Intr. Understanding
3
Science
15
SPRING
Intro. Algorithmic Design II
UNIX/Linux Fundamentals
CMW: Rhetoric & Composition
ARP: Calculus II
SCI: Laboratory Science
SOPHOMORE (32)
FALL
Digital Logic Design
3
CSCE 212*
Intro. to Software Engineering
3
Science
Discrete Structures
3
MATH 241
Public Communication [meets CMS]
3
ELECTIVE
SCI: Laboratory Science
4
ELECTIVE
16
SPRING
Intro to Comp. Architecture
Laboratory Science
Vector Calculus
GSS: Social Science
GHS: Historical Thinking
4
1
3
4
4
16
3
4
3
3
3
16
JUNIOR (31)
FALL
CSCE 311 Operating Systems
CSCE 330 Prog. Language Structures
CSCE 350 Data Structures & Algorithms
CSCE 390 Prof. Issues in CSCE [meets VSR]
ENGL 462/3 Technical or Bus Writing
Application Area Elective
3
3
3
1
3
3
16
CSCE 416
STAT 509
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
Application
SPRING
Intro. to Computer Networks
Statistics for Engineers
Liberal Arts Elective
Liberal Arts Elective
Area Elective
3
3
3
3
3
15
SENIOR (28)
CSCE 490
CSCE 355
CSCE xxx
MATH 526
Application
FALL
Capstone Software Engr Proj I
Fundamentals of Computation
CSCE Elective
Numerical Linear Algebra
Area Elective
3
3
3
4
3
16
CSCE 492
CSCE xxx
CSCE xxx
ELECTIVE
SPRING
Capstone Software Engr Proj II
CSCE Elective
CSCE Elective
Liberal Arts Elective
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (0-12)
These additional University requirements may be satisfied through overlay courses, by placement testing, or by
stand alone courses beyond the curriculum requirements above.
INF Information Literacy
USC's ENGL 102 or other approved Carolina Core INF overlay or stand alone course.
GFL Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
Score of two or better on foreign language test, or equivalent study of approved Carolina Core GFL course(s).
* Indicates a lower division course to be completed before junior level courses.
3
3
3
3
12
CSCE Major Electives (9 hours)
CSCE 317 or any CSCE course 510 or higher
Application Area (9 hours)
See the CSCE department website for application area / cluster information.
A minor (18 hours) can replace the application area electives.
Curriculum Notes
C or better is required in ENGL 101, 102, MATH 141, 142, CHEM 111 or PHYS 211 & L, and all CSCE courses.
MATH 174 is not a substitute for MATH 374.
CSCE 101 and 102 are not degree applicable.
SCI: Scientific Literacy (12 hours)
Must include either CHEM 111 & L and CHEM 112 & L or PHYS 211 & L and PHYS 212 & L.
An additional 4 hours must be selected from the following list: BIOL 101 & L, CHEM 111 & L,
PHYS 211 & L, GEOL 101, 201, 202, or MSCI 101, 102.
Fall 2015
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CAROLINA CORE
OTHER GENERAL EDUCATION
AIU | Aesth. & Interpretive Understanding (3 hrs)
Any approved AIU
ENGL 462 or 463
Prereq; C or better in ENGL 102
ARP | Analytical Reasoning & Prob. Solving (8 hrs)
MATH 141**
MATH 241
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
Prereq: Math placement test; or a C or better in MATH 115
MATH 142**
MATH 374**
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142 and CSCE 146
MATH 526
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
CMW | Communication - Writing (6 hrs)
ENGL 101**
Pre or Coreq: MATH 241
STAT 509
ENGL 102**
Prereq: MATH 142
INF | Information Literacy (0-3 hrs)
Laboratory Science
USC's ENGL 102 or
Any approved INF
BIOL 101 & 101L, CHEM 111 & 111L, GEOL 101, 201, 202,
MSCI 101, MSCI 102, PHYS 211 & 211L
CMS | Spoken Component (0-3 hrs)
Liberal Arts Elective
SPCH 140
Liberal Arts Elective
GHS | Global Citizenship Historical Thinking (3 hrs)
Liberal Arts Elective
Any approved GHS
GSS | Global Citizenship Social Science (3 hrs)
Any approved GSS
CSCE 190**
SCI | Scientific Literacy (8 hrs)
CHEM 111 & 111L** & CHEM 112 & 112L
Coreq: CSCE 145, 204, 205, 206 or equivalent
or
PHYS 211 & 211L** and PHYS 212 & 212L
CSCE 145**
Coreq: MATH 111 or MATH 115
Prereq: for CHEM 111 & 111L, placement in MATH 141 or a C or better in
MATH 115
Prereq: for CHEM 112 & 112L, C or better in CHEM 111 & 111L
Prereq: for PHYS 211 & 211L, C or better in MATH 141
Prereq: for PHYS 212 & 212L, C or better in PHYS 211, 211L & MATH 142
VSR | Values, Ethics, Social Responsibility (0-3 hrs)
CSCE 390
CSCE 146**
Prereq: C or better in CSCE 145 & Coreq: MATH 122 or MATH
141
CSCE 211**
Prereq: MATH 141
CSCE 212**
Prereq: CSCE 211 and either 145 or 206
GFL | Global Citizenship Foreign Language (0-6 hrs)
test score: __________
LOWER DIVISION COMPUTING
CSCE 215**
Prereq: CSCE 145
CSCE 240**
Prereq: CSCE 215, C or better in CSCE 146
** must be a C or higher
Courses Required to enter Upper Division
CHEM 111 & 111L or PHYS 211 & 211L; ENGL 101, 102;
MATH 141, 142, 374; CSCE 145, 146, 190, 211, 212, 215, 240.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
APPLICATION AREA / CLUSTER
CSCE 311**
Prereq: CSCE 210 or 212, 240
CSCE 330**
Prereq: CSCE 240, MATH 374
CSCE 350**
Prereq: CSCE 146, MATH 374
MAJOR ELECTIVES
CSCE 355**
Prereq: CSCE 211, 212, 350
CSCE 416**
Prereq: CSCE 311
CSCE 490**
Prereq: CSCE 240, 311, either ENGL 462 or 463
CSCE 492**
Prereq: CSCE 490
CSCE 317 or approved CSCE courses 500 and above
CSCE
Prereq: upper division standing
CSCE
Prereq: upper division standing
CSCE
Prereq: upper division standing
** must be a C or higher
Fall 2015
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM SHEET | FALL 2015
FRESHMAN (35)
FALL
ELCT 101*
Electronics & Electronics Engr.
3 ELCT 102*
CHEM 111 &L* SCI: General Chemistry I and Lab
4 PHYS 211 &L*
ENGL 101*
CMW: Critical Reading & Comp.
3 ENGL 102*
ARP: Calculus I
MATH 141*
4 MATH 142*
ELECTIVE
AIU: Aest. & Intr. Understanding
3 CSCE 145*
17
SPRING
Electrical Science
SCI: Essentials of Physics I & Lab
CMW: Rhetoric & Composition
ARP: Calculus II
Intro Algorithmic Design I
3
4
3
4
4
18
SOPHOMORE (35)
FALL
CSCE 211*
CSCE 146
Digital Logic Design
Intro. Algorithmic Design II
ELCT 221*
Circuit Theory
PHYS 212 &L* Essentials of Physics II & Lab
MATH 242*
Elem. Differential Equations
3
4
3
4
3
17
SPRING
CSCE 212*
EMCH 220
ELCT 201*
ELCT 222*
MATH 241*
STAT 509
Intro. Computer Architecture
Intro. To Mechanical Engr.
Introductory EE Lab
Signals and Systems
Vector Calculus
Statistics for Engineers
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
JUNIOR (33)
ELCT 301
ELCT 321
ELCT 363
ELCT 371
ECON 421
ELECTIVE
FALL
Electronics Laboratory
Digital Signal Processing
Intro. Microelectronics
Electronics
Engineering Economics
GSS: Social Science
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
SPRING
ELCT 302
ELCT 331
ELCT 350
ELCT 361
ELECTIVE
Control Systems Laboratory
Control Systems
Comp. Modeling Elect. Sys.
Electromagnetics
GHS: Historical Thinking
3
3
3
3
3
15
SENIOR (24)
ELCT 403
Career
Career
ELECTIVE
FALL
Capstone Design Project I
Plan Elective
Plan Elective
VSR: Values Ethics Social Resp
3
3
3
3
12
ELCT 404
Career
Career
Career
SPRING
Capstone Design Project II
Plan Elective
Plan Elective
Plan Elective
3
3
3
3
12
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (0-12)
These additional University requirements may be satisfied through overlay courses, by placement testing, or by stand
alone courses beyond the curriculum requirements above.
CMS Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
PHIL 325 (CMS/VSR overlay) or any approved overlay or stand-alone Carolina Core CMS course.
INF Information Literacy
USC's ENGL 102 or any approved overlay or stand-alone Carolina Core course for INF.
GFL Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
Score of two or better on foreign language test, or equivalent study of approved Carolina Core GFL course(s).
* Indicates a lower division course to be completed before junior level courses.
Career Plan Electives (15 hrs)
The student, in consultation with his or her advisor, will select 15 hours of electives, that
support the student's defined career plan. Not more than 6 hours of these electives may be
from another discipline, and all must be at or above the 300-level.
Curriculum Notes
C or better is required in ENGL 101,102, MATH 141, 142, PHYS 211 & Lab, ELCT 221, CSCE 145, CSCE 211.
Fall 2015
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CAROLINA CORE
OTHER GENERAL EDUCATION
AIU | Aesth. & Interpretive Understanding (3 hrs)
Any approved AIJ
ECON 421
Prereq: none
ARP | Analytical Reasoning & Prob. Solving (8 hrs)
MATH 141**
MATH 241
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
Prereq: Math placement test; or a C or better in MATH 115
MATH 142**
MATH 242
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
PHYS 212 & 212L
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
CMW | Communication - Writing (6 hrs)
ENGL 101**
Prereq: C or better in PHYS 211, 211L, & MATH 142
STAT 509
ENGL 102**
Prereq: MATH 142
INF | Information Literacy (0-3 hrs)
CSCE 146
USC's ENGL 102 or
Any approved INF
Prereq: C or better in CSCE 145 and MATH 141
EMCH 220
CMS | Spoken Component (0-3 hrs)
Prereq: MATH 142, PHYS 211
Select from: PHIL 325 [CMS/VSR
overlay] or any approved Carolina
Core course
GHS | Global Citizenship Historical Thinking (3 hrs)
LOWER DIVISION ENGINEERING
Any approved GHS
GSS | Global Citizenship Social Science (3 hrs)
Any approved GSS
ELCT 102
SCI | Scientific Literacy (8 hrs)
Prereq or Coreq: MATH 141
CHEM 111 & 111L
ELCT 201
Prereq: placement in MATH 141 or a C or better in MATH 115
PHYS 211 & 211L**
Prereq:CSCE 211, ELCT 102; Pre or Coreq: ELCT 222
ELCT 221**
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
Prereq: MATH 142 and ELCT 102 or 220
VSR | Values, Ethics, Social Responsibility (0-3 hrs)
ELCT 222
Prereq: C or better in ELCT 221, MATH 242
Select from: PHIL 325 [CMS/VSR
overlay] or any approved Carolina
Core course
CSCE 145**
Prereq: placement in MATH 141 or C or > MATH 115
GFL | Global Citizenship Foreign Language (0-6 hrs)
test score: __________
ELCT 101
CSCE 211**
Prereq: MATH 141
CSCE 212
Prereq: CSCE 211 and either CSCE 145 or 206
** must be a C or higher
Courses Required to enter Upper Division
CHEM 111 & 111L; PHYS 211 & 211L, 212 & 212L;
CSCE 145, 211, 212; ELCT 101, 102, 201, 221, 222;
ENGL 101, 102; MATH 141, 142, 241, 242.
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
ELCT 301
Prereq: ELCT 201; Pre or Coreq: ELCT 371
ELCT 302
Prereq: ELCT 301; Preq or Coreq: ELCT 331
ELCT 321
Prereq: ELCT 222
ELCT 331
Prereq: ELCT 222
CAREER TRACK ELECTIVES
ELCT
ELCT
ELCT
ELCT
ELCT
Career track electives may have up to 6 hours
in an area other than ELCT with adivsor
approval
ELCT 350
Prereq: CSCE 146, CSCE 212, ELCT 222
ELCT 361
Prereq: PHYS 212, MATH 241, ELCT 221
ELCT 363
Prereq: PHYS 212, MATH 241
ELCT 371
Prereq: CSCE 211, ELCT 222
ELCT 403
Prereq: ELCT 302
ELCT 404
Prereq: ELCT 403
Fall 2015
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM SHEET | Fall 2015
FRESHMAN (35)
FALL
ENCP 101*
Intro. to Engineering I
3
EMCH 111*
CHEM 111 &L* SCI: General Chemistry I & Lab
4
CHEM 112 &L*
ENGL 101*
CMW: Critical Reading & Comp.
3
ENGL 102*
MATH 141*
ARP: Calculus I
4
MATH 142*
ELECTIVE
AIU: Aest. & Intr. Understanding
3
PHYS 211 &L*
17
SPRING
Graphics & Visualization
General Chemistry II & Lab
CMW: Rhetoric & Composition
ARP: Calculus II
SCI: Essentials of Physics I & lab
3
4
3
4
4
18
SOPHOMORE (31)
EMCH 200*
EMCH 201*
MATH 241*
PHYS 212 &L*
STAT 509*
FALL
Statics
Intro. to App. Num. Methods
Vector Calculus
Essentials of Physics II & lab
Statistics for Engineers
EMCH 310
EMCH 327
EMCH 330
EMCH 360
EMCH 362
FALL
Dynamics
Design Mech. Elements
Mechanical Vibrations
Fluids
EMCH Lab II
EMCH 377
EMCH 427
EMCH ELCT
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
FALL
Manufacturing Processes
Mechanical Design I
EMCH Elective
Technical Elective
GSS: Social Science
3
3
3
4
3
16
EMCH 290*
EMCH 260*
ELCT 220*
EMCH 361
MATH 242*
SPRING
Thermodynamics Fund.
Intro. to Mechanics of Solids
Circuits I
EMCH Lab I
Elem. Differential Equations
3
3
3
3
3
15
JUNIOR (30)
3
3
3
3
3
15
EMCH 332
EMCH 354
EMCH 363
EMCH 371
EMCH 394
SPRING
Kinematics & Dynamics
Heat Transfer
EMCH Lab III
Engineering Materials
Thermo. Sys. Des. & Anal.
3
3
3
3
3
15
SENIOR (30)
3
3
3
3
3
15
EMCH 428
EMCH ELCT
EMCH ELCT
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
SPRING
Mechanical Design II
EMCH Elective
EMCH Elective
VSR: Values, Ethics, Soc.Res.
GHS: Historical Thinking
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (0-12)
These additional University requirements may be satisfied through overlay courses, by placement testing, or by
stand alone courses beyond the curriculum requirements above.
CMS Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
PHIL 325 (CMS/VSR overlay) or SPCH 140
INF Information Literacy
USC's ENGL 102 or other approved Carolina Core INF overlay or stand alone course.
GFL Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
Score of two or better on foreign language test, or equivalent study of approved Carolina Core GFL course(s).
VSR Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
PHIL 325 (CMS/VSR overlay), HIST 108 (VSR/GHS overlay), PHIL 211, 320, 321, 322
* Indicates a lower division course to be completed before junior level courses.
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3
3
3
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15
Technical Elective (3 hours)
Choose from any EMCH elective or from a list of acceptable technical elective courses that is maintained
in the department office and on its website.
Mechanical Engineering Electives (9 hours)
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
Design/Manufacturing
507-Computer Aided Design
508-Finite Element Analysis
509-Computer Aided Manufacturing
516-Control Theory in ME
521-Concurrent Engineering
522-Design for Manufacture & Assembly
527-Design Of Mechanical Systems
528-Product Safety Engineering
529-Sustainable Design & Dev.
535-Robotics in Mechanical Engineering
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
Aerospace Engineering
508-Finite Element Analysis
516-Control Theory in ME
522-Design for Manufacture & Assembly
532-Intermediate Dynamics
544-Compressible Fluid Flow
554-Inter. Heat Transfer
560-Inter. Fluid Mechanics
571-Mechanical Behavior of Materials
575-Adaptive Material Sys. & Structures
577- Aerospace Structures I
578-Intro to Aerodynamics
584-Adv. Mechanics of Materials
585-Nature of Composite Materials
592-Introduction Combustion
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
Engineering Materials
571-Mechanical Behavior of Materials
572-Physical Metallurgy
575-Adaptive Material Sys. & Structures
585-Nature of Composite Materials
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
Thermal-Fluid Systems
497-Design Thermal Systems
544-Compressible Fluid Flow
554-Inter. Heat Transfer
560-Inter. Fluid Mechanics
592-Introduction Combustion
594-Solar Heating
597-Thermal Environmental Eng.
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
Mechanics of Solids
308-Finite Element Stress Anal.
532-Intermediate Dynamics
584-Adv. Mechanics of Materials
586-Exp. Stress Analysis
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
Nuclear Engineering
552-Intro. Nuclear Engineering
553-Nuclear Fuel Cycle
555-Inst. for Nuclear Engineering
556-Intro to Risk Analy. & Reactor Safety
557-Intro to Radiation Shielding
558-Intro to Nuclear Reactor Systems
573-Intro to Nuclear Materials
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
Other Approved EMCH Electives
441-Automotive System Fundamentals
460-Special Problems
501-Engineering Analysis I
502-Engineering Analysis II
561-Current Topics
580-Mechanics of Solid Biomaterials
Curriculum Notes
C or better is required in ENGL 101, 102, MATH 141, 142, CHEM 111, PHYS 211 & Lab, EMCH 200.
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CAROLINA CORE
OTHER GENERAL EDUCATION
AIU | Aesth. & Interpretive Understanding ( 3hrs)
Any approved AIU
MATH 241
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
ARP | Analytical Reasoning & Prob. Solving (8 hrs)
MATH 141**
MATH 242
Prereq: C or better in MATH 142
Prereq: Math placement test; or a C or better in MATH 115
MATH 142**
CHEM 112
Prereq: C or better in CHEM 111
CHEM 112L
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
CMW | Communication - Writing (6hrs)
ENGL 101**
Prereq: C or better in CHEM 111L
PHYS 212
ENGL 102**
Prereq: C or better in PHYS 211 & MATH 142
INF | Information Literacy (0-3)
PHYS 212L
USC's ENGL 102 or
Any approved INF
Prereq: C or better in PHYS 211L
STAT 509
CMS | Spoken Component (0-3 hrs)
Prereq: MATH 142
PHIL 325 [CMS/VSR overlay] or
SPCH 140
GHS | Global Citizenship Historical Thinking (3 hrs)
Any approved GHS
GSS | Global Citizenship Social Science (3 hrs)
LOWER DIVISION ENGINEERING
Any approved GSS
SCI | Scientific Literacy (8 hrs)
EMCH 101 or ENCP 101
CHEM 111 & 111L**
EMCH 111 or ENCP 102
Prereq: placement in MATH 141 or a C or better in MATH 115
PHYS 211 & 211L**
Prereq: MATH 141; Coreq: EMCH 201
EMCH 201 or ENCP 201
Prereq: C or better in MATH 141
VSR | Values, Ethics, Social Responsibility (0-3 hrs)
PHIL 325 [CMS/VSR overlay],
HIST 108 [GHS/VSR overlay],
PHIL 211, 320, 321, 322
Prereq: MATH 141, Coreq: MATH 142
EMCH 260 or ENCP 260
Prereq: C or better in EMCH 200; MATH 241
GFL | Global Citizenship Foreign Language (0-6 hrs)
test score: _______
EMCH 200 or ENCP 200**
EMCH 290 or ENCP 290
Prereq: MATH 241
ELCT 220 or ELCT 221
Prereq: C or betterin MATH 142
** must be a C or higher
Courses Required to enter Upper Division
CHEM 111 & 111L, 112 & 112L; PHYS 211 & 211L, 212 & 212L;
ENCP 101, EMCH 111, 200, 201, 260, 290; ELCT 220;
ENGL 101, 102; MATH 141, 142, 241, 242; STAT 509.
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
EMCH 310
Prereq: EMCH 200 w/ C or better
EMCH 327
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ELECTIVES
EMCH
EMCH
EMCH
Prereq: EMCH 260
EMCH 330
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
Prereq: EMCH 200 w/C or better, EMCH 201, MATH 242
EMCH 332
Prereq: EMCH 310, EMCH201
EMCH 354
Prereq: EMCH 290, 360, MATH 242
EMCH 360
Prereq: EMCH 200 w/C or better, EMCH 201, MATH 241
EMCH 361
Prereq: STAT 509, PHYS 212; Pre or Coreq: EMCH 260, 290
EMCH 362
Prereq: EMCH 361, ELCT 220 or 221; Pre or Coreq: EMCH 360, 310
EMCH 363
Prereq: EMCH 362; Pre or Coreq: EMCH 332, 354, 371
EMCH 371
Prereq: EMCH 260
EMCH 377
Prereq: EMCH 371
EMCH 394
Prereq: EMCH 201, EMCH 290
EMCH 427
Prereq: EMCH 327, 354, 371, 394; Pre or Coreq: EMCH 332, 362
EMCH 428
Prereq: EMCH 428
Fall 2015