Engineering-ABET, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The major provides preparation for engineering employment in industry or for graduate study in engineering.

The department offers several different concentrations designed to meet a variety of students’ needs. Students with a possible interest in physics should also see that section.

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in engineering includes the following coursework in math, science and engineering:

Math/Science Requirements

PHYS 121 - General Physics I Credits: 3
PHYS 141 - Physics Laboratory I Credits: 1
PHYS 122 - General Physics II Credits: 3
PHYS 142 - Physics Laboratory II Credits: 1
MATH 131 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 132 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 231 - Multivariable Mathematics I Credits: 4
MATH 232 - Multivariable Mathematics II Credits: 4
CHEM 125 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 127 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
Plus 2 credits of approved Math/Science

Engineering Core Requirements

ENGS 100 - Introduction to Engineering Credits: 4
ENGS 122 - Introduction to Engineering Materials Credits: 2
ENGS 150 - Conservation Principles Credits: 2
ENGS 170 - Computer Aided Design Credits: 1
ENGS 210 - Engineering Computing Credits: 3 or approved programming course
ENGS 220 - Statics Credits: 3
ENGS 241 - Circuit Analysis and Applications Credits: 4
ENGS 331 - Dynamic Systems Credits: 3
ENGS 333 - Dynamic Systems Laboratory Credits: 1
ENGS 340 - Applied Thermodynamics Credits: 2
ENGS 451 - Introduction to Engineering Design Credits: 3
ENGS 452 - Engineering Design Credits: 3
ENGS 080 - Engineering Seminar Credits: 0 (2 semesters)

Additional Engineering Requirements

ENGS 346 - Fluid Mechanics Credits: 3
or
ENGS 351 - Signal Analysis and Communications Credits: 3
A minimum of 15 additional credits must be chosen from other engineering courses

Internship

A maximum of one credit of internship (ENGS 499 ) and research (ENGS 490 ) may be counted toward the major. All engineering majors must select one of the options. In general, approved mathematics or basic science courses are those appropriate for majors in that discipline. Twenty-four hours of work at the level of 300 or above must be completed at Hope College.

Students interested in Aerospace Engineering should consult with the engineering chairperson as early as possible.