Requirements for the Major in Engineering Science (ESG)

Acceptance into the Major

Qualified freshman and transfer students who have indicated their interest in the major on their applications may be admitted directly as a degree major or as a pre-major. Pre-majors are placed into the Area of Interest (AOI) program and to be eligible for the degree, they must be admitted to and declare the major. The requirements and application process for matriculation are detailed below. Students admitted to other programs within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) follow the same admissions process as students in the AOI program. Students in programs outside of CEAS (non-CEAS students) and double major applicants may apply for admission to the degree program following a separate process, outlined below.

Area of Interest and Other CEAS Students (excluding double major applicants) 
Applications for major admission from AOI and other CEAS students are reviewed twice per year and must be received by January 5 for Spring admission and June 5 for Fall admission. Students who submit their application on time will be admitted if they meet the following requirements:

    • A cumulative g.p.a. of 3.00;
    • Earned a g.p.a. of 3.00 or above in all mathematics, physics, and chemistry courses with no more than one grade in the C range;
    • Received completed course evaluations for all transferred courses that are to be used to meet requirements for the major.

Students must complete these requirements no later than one year after they enroll in the first course that applies towards major entry. Students must apply for admission by the application deadline immediately following completion of the above requirements, but no later than the one year limit. Admission of AOI students and other CEAS students who apply late will follow the process of Non-CEAS Students and Double Major Applicants below.

Non-CEAS Students and Double Major Applicants 
Applications for major admission from non-CEAS students and double major applicants are reviewed twice per year and must be received by January 5 for Spring admission and June 5 for Fall admission. Students who do not meet the requirements for AOI admission above will not be considered. Fulfilling the requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Admission is competitive and contingent upon program capacity.

Requirements for the Major

The major in Engineering Science leads to the Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Completion of the major requires ap­proximately 108 credits, in addition to any credits needed for Stony Brook Curriculum (SBC) and other University requirements.

A. Core

1. Mathematics

• AMS 151, AMS 161; AMS 261 or MAT 203; AMS 361 or MAT 303

Note: The following alternate calculus course sequences may be substituted for AMS 151, AMS 161 in major requirements or prerequisites: MAT 125, MAT 126, MAT 127; or MAT 131, MAT 132; or MAT 141, MAT 142; or MAT 171.

2.  Natural Sciences

• PHY 131/PHY 133 and PHY 132/PHY 134; PHY 251/PHY 252 or ESG 281; CHE 131/133, CHE 132/134

Notes:
a. The following alternate physics course sequences may be substituted for PHY 131/PHY 133, PHY 132/PHY 134: PHY 125, PHY 126, PHY 127, PHY 133, PHY134 Classical Physics A, B, C and Laboratories or PHY 141, PHY 142, PHY 133, PHY 134 Classical Physics I, II: Honors
b. The following alternate chemistry course sequence may be substituted for CHE 131/133, CHE 132/134: CHE 152 Molecular Science I and CHE 154 Molecular Science Laboratory I

3. Computer Science

• ESG 111

Note: CSE 114 or CSE 130 or ESE 124 may be substituted with permission of the department.

4. Engineering Science

• ESG 100; ESG 201; ESG 312; ESG 375; ESG 420; ESM 450; ESM 460; and the following eight courses:
• Materials Science and Engineering: ESG 302 or CME 304, ESG 332, ESG 333
• Electrical Engineering and Electronic Properties: ESE 271
• Mechanical Engineering and Properties: MEC 260, MEC 363, ESM 335
• Environmental Engineering: ESM 212

5. Engineering Synthesis and Design

• ESG 316, ESG 440, ESG 441; ESM 455

B. Engineering Specialization and Technical Electives

The area of specialization, composed of four technical electives, must be declared in writing by the end of the junior year. The area of specialization should be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor to ensure a cohesive course sequence with depth at the upper level.

The eight areas of specialization are biotechnology, civil engineering, environmental engineering, electronics engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, nanoscale engineering, and engineering management.

C. Upper-Division Writing Requirement: ESG 300 Writing in Engineering Science

All degree candidates must demonstrate skill in written English at a level acceptable for Engineering Science majors. The Engineering Science student must register for the writing course ESG 300 concurrently with ESG 312. The quality of writing in the technical reports submitted for ESG 312 is evaluated and students whose writing does not meet the required standard are referred for remedial help. Detailed guidelines are provided by the Department. If the standard of writing is judged acceptable, the student receives an S grade for ESG 300, thereby satisfying the requirement.

Grading

All courses taken to satisfy Require­ments A and B above must be taken for a letter grade. A grade of C or higher is required in the following courses (or their equivalents):

1. AMS 151, AMS 161, AMS 261, AMS 361 or equivalents; PHY 131/133 and PHY 132/134 or equivalents; CHE 131/133 and CHE 132/134 or equivalents; ESG 100; MEC 260; ESG 302 or equivalents; ESG 312, ESG 332, ESG 440 and ESG 441.

2. Each of the four required technical electives offered by the college