College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences
Engineering
Multidisciplinary Engineering, Bachelor of Science
Overview
In addition to University Requirements:
- 92 - 112 units of major requirements which includes 42 - 60 units of additional coursework or emphasis requirements
- Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be used to satisfy General Studies Requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy major requirements.
- Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units.
- For this major the General Studies prefixes are CENE, CS, EE, EGR, INF, ME.
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion |
120 |
| Highest Mathematics Required |
MAT 137 |
| University Honors Program |
Optional |
| Some online/blended coursework |
Required |
| AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-S |
Recommended |
| Progression Plan Link |
Not Available |
| Emphasis or Coursework Required |
An emphasis or coursework is required for this degree. |
Purpose Statement
The Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Engineering provides students learning opportunities in multiple engineering disciplines and complemented by other disciplines across campus. The program supports a customizable curriculum that includes a capstone experience focused on multi- and inter-disciplinary teamwork. Specific combinations of coursework are formulated in several named emphases that provide unique opportunities and inspires students to build their own unique engineering pathways.
The core of the program is a design sequence with loose commonality across most of NAU's engineering programs. All students, regardless of emphasis, engage in contextualized engineering design and project management courses. This core is supported by foundational math, computer science, and physics coursework. The design sequence also becomes the scaffolding for integrating and synthesizing coursework across several disciplines and content areas.
Students who do not select an emphasis area may work with either an advisor or a faculty mentor to select course work in the plan that supports their own personal engineering aspirations and interests. Students who get an MDE degree have many general engineering career opportunities. This includes areas such as engineering sales, engineering management, engineering communication, or an engineering technician.
Audio Engineering Emphasis
Students who select the Audio Engineering emphasis take specialized coursework in electrical engineering, computer science, and media production that prepares them to work as an audio engineer or a broadcast engineer. These students learn the foundation broadcast communication theory and engage in actual media production practice that builds on an engineering foundation. This curriculum is intended to support certification preparation for the society of broadcast engineers.
Engineering Design Emphasis
Students who select the Engineering Design emphasis take specialized coursework in engineering design and art. This allows students to learn how to design for practical specification and utility while also learning the aesthetic foundations of design and creativity. This emphasis is intended to support students interested in becoming product or industrial design engineers.
Energy Engineering Emphasis
Students who select the Energy Engineering emphasis take specialized coursework in EE, ME, and ECO, which allows them to engage in engineering design problems related to energy capture and storage as well as energy policy and critical thinking. This emphasis is intended to support students who are interested in working in the energy sector and especially at the intersection of mechanical and electrical engineering practice in this area.
Sustainable Engineering Emphasis
Students who select the Sustainable Engineering emphasis take specialized coursework in environmental engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental sciences, which allows them to engage in engineering practice that focuses on sustainability. This emphasis is intended to support students who are interested in working at the intersection of engineering and environmental science and practice with a focus on sustainable systems.
User Experience Emphasis
Students who select the User Experience emphasis take specialized coursework in psychology and user experience design and testing, by combining core engineering coursework, computer science, and psychology. User interfaces and human computer interaction is explored in CS coursework while the foundational principles of human perception and engagement is explored in Psychology coursework. This emphasis is intended to support students interested in becoming UX engineers or product design engineers who focus on usability.
With several distinctive emphasis areas, this program can also prepare students for roles as audio engineers, energy engineers, sustainability engineers, user experience engineers, and industrial design engineers.
Student Learning Outcomes Student learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC). We anticipate that all emphases will be accredited under the EAC under the "General Engineering" program criteria.
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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