Management Engineering

What You'll Learn

1. How to develop frameworks for understanding unfamiliar physical systems by identifying the principles underlying these systems.
2. How to translate the frameworks you develop into a mathematical model.
3. How to analyze and simulate mathematical models, assessing the reasonableness of your answers.
4. How to work with standard lab equipment, conduct experiments, and analyze experimental data.
5. How to communicate your findings, both verbally and in writing.
    

Core Courses

• Mathematics – Take all of the following courses, or an equivalent:
  • MATH 030 PZ – Calculus I
  • MATH 031 PZ – Calculus II
  • MATH 032 PZ – Calculus III
  • MATH 111 CM – Differential Equations
• Foundations of Physics – Take all of the following courses:
  • PHYS 033L KS – Principles of Physics (fall)
  • PHYS 034L KS – Principles of Physics (spring)
• Advanced Physics – Take one of the following courses (in consultation with your adviser): 
  
  Note: You may need to complete additional physics courses depending on your goals and the requirements of your transfer institution.
  • PHYS 035 KS – Modern Physics with Computational Applications
  • PHYS 100 KS – Computational Physics & Engineering
  • PHYS 101 KS – Classical Mechanics with Computational Applications
  • PHYS 102 KS – Electromagnetism
• Chemistry – Take the following course:
  • CHEM 014L KS – Basic Principles of Chemistry (fall)
• Economics – Take all of the following courses:
  • ECON 051 PZ – Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECON 052 PZ – Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECON 086 CM – Accounting for Decision Making
  • One upper–division economics course, selected in consultation with your adviser
• Organizational Studies/Social Science – Choose two courses in consultation with your adviser

Additional Courses for Chemical Engineers

In addition to the core requirements, chemical engineers should take a robust curriculum in chemistry. These additional courses are outlined below.

• Basic Principles of Chemistry – Take one of the following courses:
  • CHEM 015L KS – Basic Principles of Chemistry (spring)
  • CHEM 042L KS – Integrated Biology & Chemistry
• Upper-Division Chemistry – Take one of the following courses or course combinations:
  • CHEM 117L KS – Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM 121L KS – Principles of Physical Chemistry (fall) and CHEM 122L KS – Principles of Physical Chemistry (spring)