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Engineering Science Minor

Build the foundations of understanding systems for working with tomorrow's technology.

Whether it's solving problems or creating new technologies, engineering is a foundation of developing our society. With a minor in Engineering Sciences, you'll build an understanding of the processes involved making you a stronger member of any product team.

Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
20

Why minor in Engineering Science?

Technology is always changing, and it plays a greater role in our society. This minor in Engineering Science is designed for students not enrolled in the College of Engineering & Mines, giving you a general introduction to the concepts and applications of engineering. This program is open to any student seeking to learn more about engineering and technology based developments in the future.

What majors pair well with an Engineering Science minor?

Combine an Engineering Science minor with majors outside of the College of Engineering & Mines. Here are some bachelor's degrees that pair well with an Engineering Science minor:

  • Mathematics Degree: Pairing engineering science with math offers a strong foundation in theoretical and applied mathematics, which is crucial for advanced engineering analysis, modeling, and optimization. This pairing is valuable for students interested in fields such as computational engineering, numerical analysis, or theoretical research.
  • Physics Degree: Combining engineering science with physics provides a deep understanding of fundamental physical principles and their application to engineering problems. This pairing is beneficial for students interested in research, advanced engineering studies, or careers in fields like aerospace engineering, materials science, or robotics.
  • Biology Degree: Pairing an Engineering Science minor with a major in Biology provides a foundation in life sciences and engineering principles, preparing students for careers in medical device development, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare technology.
  • Chemistry Degree: A major in Chemistry complements an Engineering Science minor by providing a deep understanding of chemical principles and their applications in engineering fields such as materials science, chemical engineering, or nanotechnology.
  • Economics Degree: Pairing an Engineering Science minor with a major in Economics offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective, combining technical engineering skills with economic analysis. This combination is beneficial for students interested in fields like energy economics, infrastructure development, or technology policy, where engineering solutions intersect with economic considerations.

Engineering Science Minor Highlights

  • Develop a basic understanding of the engineering design process.

  • Understand the capabilities and limitations of technologies and engineered systems.

  • Be able to make informed decisions about engineering activities and technologies.

  • Learn to work effectively as a member of a team including technology experts.

Jobs in Engineering Science

With technology impacting society and nearly all sectors of the economy, a background in engineering has important, wide-ranging applications in areas such as mechanical, energy and structures.

A minor in Engineering Science from UND adds a foundation for careers in a variety of fields, including:

  • Aerospace science and engineering
  • Automotive
  • Geology
  • Health science
  • Environmental geoscience

Engineering Science Minor Courses

CE 306. Fluid Mechanics. 3 Credits.

Fluid properties; fluid statics and dynamics; transport theory and transport analogies, conservation of mass, energy, and momentum; dimensional analysis; boundary layer concepts; pipe flows; compressible flow; open channel flow. Prerequisite: PHYS 251 and MATH 265. F,S.

ENGR 206. Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering. 3 Credits.

The course introduces fundamental electrical engineering concepts, such as passive and active components (resistor, capacitor, inductor, operational amplifier, digital gates), circuit analysis (Ohm's Law, KCL, KVL, phasors), energy, power and three-phase systems. The course includes laboratory experiments and computer simulations. Prerequisite: CEM major (except for EE) or permission of instructor; MATH 165. F,S,SS.

ME 341. Thermodynamics. 3 Credits.

Fundamental energy relationships applied to both closed and open systems. Determination of thermodynamic properties, first and second laws of thermodynamic processes and basic cycles. Prerequisite: PHYS 251 and MATH 166, both with a grade of C or better. F,S.

ENGR 201. Statics. 3 Credits.

Vector approach to the principles of Statics. Analysis of resultants and equilibrium in 2-D and 3-D force systems: free body diagrams, analysis of equilibrium at a point, rigid bodies, trusses, frames and machines; shear and bending moments in beams, friction, wedges, screws, belts, pulleys and bearings, centroids and center of mass, area and mass moments of intertia. Prerequisite: CEM major or permission of instructor; MATH 165 with a grade of C or better. F,S,SS.

ENGR 202. Dynamics. 3 Credits.

Plane motion particle and rigid body kinematics/kinetics: Vector approach to the principles of dynamics, curvilinear coordinate systems, Newton's laws of motion, work-energy, and impulse-momentum for particles, systems of particles, elastic collisions. Kinetics and kinematics rigid bodies and mechanical systems, work energy and impulse momentum, and vibrations. Prerequisite: CEM major or permission of instructor, ENGR 201, MATH 166, and PHYS 251 or PHYS 251C and PHYS 251CL; all pre-requisites with a grade of C or better. F,S,SS.

ENGR 203. Mechanics of Materials. 3 Credits.

Plane stress, plane strain, stress-strain and deflection-deformation relationships: elements of material behavior, mechanical and thermal properties of materials, axial loading, torsion, shear and bending moments, flexure and shear stresses and deflection in beams, combined loading, stress and strain transformation and measurement, generalized Hooke's Law, stress concentrations and factors of safety, statically indeterminate loading and column analysis. Prerequisite: CEM major or permission of instructor, ENGR 201, MATH 166, and PHYS 251 or PHYS 251C and PHYS 251CL; all pre-requisites with a grade of C or better. F,S,SS.

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