College of Engineering & Science Core Curriculum

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Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

This page contains an outline of the recommended path through the 六九色堂 Core Curriculum for students with majors in the College of Engineering & Science.

You can also find and scroll down for a general list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

Note that you can search the Schedule of Classes by the Core Curriculum Attribute to find classes that satisfy particular Core Knowledge Areas and Integrating Themes.

B.A.E. Architectural Engineering

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - STA 2250 Statistics or MTH 4270 Applied Probability & Statistics

Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
C2: Social Science - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute **
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute **

Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - ARCH 2220 Architectural History & Theory II

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - ARCH 2220 Architectural History and Theory II
IT2: Critical Thinking - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
IT3: Cultural Diversity - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute **
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - ENGR 3000 Intro to Co-op and CTA 3010 Co-op I and CTA 3020 Co-op II
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

** Students should select a D2 or D3 course that will also fulfill IT4.

B.S. Biology

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1400 Elementary Functions or MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - BIO 2900 Biostatistics

Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - BIO 1200 General Biology 1 and 1210 Lab
C2: Social Science - Recommended courses: PYC 1000 Intro to Psychology or SOC 1000 Intro to Sociology

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - ETH 3580 Health Care Ethics

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - BIO 4990 Biology and Social Issues
IT2: Critical Thinking - BIO 4630 or any course with the IT2 attribute
IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute

B.S. Biochemistry

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - CHM 3870 Quantitative Analysis

Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - BIO 1200 General Biology 1 and 1210 Lab
C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - CHM 4740 Recent Advances in Chemistry & Biochemistry
IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - CHM 4740 Recent Advances in Chemistry & Biochemistry

B.S. Chemistry

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - CHM 3870 Quantitative Analysis

Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any E1
E2: Literary Experiences - any E2
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any E3

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - CHM 4740 Recent Advances in Chemistry & Biochemistry
IT2: Critical Thinking - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - CHM 4740 Recent Advances in Chemistry & Biochemistry

B.A. Chemistry

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - CHM 3870 Quantitative Analysis

Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

Knowledge Area F: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - CHM 4740 Recent Advances in Chemistry & Biochemistry
IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - CHM 4740 Recent Advances in Chemistry & Biochemistry

B.C.E. Civil Engineering

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - STA 2250 Statistics or MTH 4270 Applied Probability & Statistics

Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
C2: Social Science - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute **
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute **

Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - CIVE 3450 or any course with the IT1 attribute
IT2: Critical Thinking - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
IT3: Cultural Diversity - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute **
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - ENGR 3000 Intro to Co-op and CTA 3010 Co-op I and CTA 3020 Co-op II
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

** Students should select a D2 or D3 course that will also fulfill IT4.

B.E.E. Electrical Engineering

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - MTH 4270 Applied Probability & Statistics

Knowledge Area: C Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
C2: Social Science - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute **
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute **

Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - ENL 3030 Technical Writing
IT2: Critical Thinking - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
IT3: Cultural Diversity - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute **
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - ENGR 3000 Intro to Co-op and CTA 3010 Co-op I and CTA 3020 Co-op II
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

** Students should select a D2 or D3 course that will also fulfill IT4.

B.E. Engineering

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - MTH 4270 Applied Probability & Statistics

Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - may be fulfilled by program requirement (depends on concentration)
IT2: Critical Thinking - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

Students are encouraged to seek courses that will fulfill more than one Core course.

B.S. Mathematics

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Statistics
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - MTH 4270 Applied Probability & Statistics

Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - ENL 3030 Technical Writing
IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute

B.M.E. Mechanical Engineering

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - MTH 4270 Applied Probability & Statistics

Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
C2: Social Science - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute **
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute **

Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - ENGR 1080 Fundamentals of Engineering Design
IT2: Critical Thinking - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
IT3: Cultural Diversity - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute **
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - ENGR 3000 Intro to Co-op and CTA 3010 Co-op I and CTA 3020 Co-op II
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

** Students should select a D2 or D3 course that will also fulfill IT4.

B.R.M.S.E. Robotics & Mechatronic Systems Engineering

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - MTH 4270 Applied Probability & Statistics

Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
C2: Social Science - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute **
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute **

Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - ENL 3030 Technical Writing
IT2: Critical Thinking - PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab
IT3: Cultural Diversity - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute **
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - ENGR 3000 Intro Co-op and CTA 3010 Co-op I and CTA 3020 Co-op II
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

** Students should select a D2 or D3 course that will also fulfill IT4.

B.S.C.S. Computer Science

Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - MTH 4270 Applied Probability & Statistics

Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

C1: Physical Science - BIO 1200 General Biology I and 1210 Lab or (PHY 1600 General Physics I and PHY 1610 Lab)
C2: Social Science - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering

Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute **
D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute **

Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

F1: Ethics - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

Integrating Themes

IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - ENL 3030 Technical Writing
IT2: Critical Thinking - CSSE 4150 Introduction to Software Engineering
IT3: Cultural Diversity - ENGR 3110 Professional Practice of Engineering
IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute **
IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - ENGR 3000 Intro to Co-op and CTA 3010 Co-op I and CTA 3020 Co-op II
IT6: Spirituality & Social Justice - ENGR 1000 Engineering Ethics

** Students may select another course that will also fulfill IT4.