Engineering Major

CURRICULUM

BW's engineering curriculum provides a strong background in engineering fundamentals, with an emphasis in the underlying mathematics, computing and basic sciences. View the four-year curriculum plan for engineering students. Note that this four-year plan is based on students beginning their foundation courses within the major during their first semester at BW. Completion of an engineering degree in four years at BW depends upon placement into the following foundational courses: MTH 140 (precalculus) or higher the first semester of the student’s first year at BW.

During the onboarding process, students will have the option of submitting ACT/SAT test scores or taking a course placement test. Placement into the aforementioned foundational courses requires an ACT math sub-score of 23 or higher, SAT math sub-score of 560 or higher, or an equivalent MyMathTest score. Students who do not place into the engineering foundational courses will initially begin preparatory courses within the engineering major before qualifying to begin their foundational courses.

The curriculum includes a broad range of courses in engineering and related fields that focus on applying your technical knowledge to design challenges.

In the first semester, you'll work on a design project that immerses you in the practice of engineering. During senior year, you'll engage in a two-semester capstone project that provides you with real-world learning in identifying, formulating, solving and summarizing results for an engineering problem that has meaningful impact.

The curriculum's flexible format enables you to take a semester to study abroad, complete an internship, co-op or other work-related experience, or pursue other off-campus experiential learning opportunities.

You also can complete additional coursework in related areas of the science, mathematics and computing curriculum.

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Program Educational Objectives

Graduates from the Baldwin Wallace University engineering program will:

1. Apply problem-solving, critical-thinking and innovation in their professional careers or advanced education.
2. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct in careers and as citizens.
3. Be effective communicators and contributors/collaborators with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
4. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through professional development.

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Student Outcomes

BW engineering graduates will have an ability to:

1. Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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Additional Engineering Programs at BW

Software Engineering

Students interested in studying the mechanics of software programming, computer applications, mathematics and database technology at BW should explore the software engineering program.

Pre-Engineering Dual Degree Program in Chemistry or Physics

In addition to the engineering major, BW offers a pre-engineering dual-degree program in chemistry or physics.

Five Year B.S./MBA Program

An optional five year B.S./MBA program combines BW's engineering major with a minor in business administration and an MBA degree.