The BS degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering (IDE) is for students interested in working in a new or emerging area that combines different fields of engineering or science.  As an IDE student, you’ll create your own 7 to 9 course elective program based on two engineering fields or one engineering field and one science field.  The possibilities are endless.  The freedom to design a unique program suited to your own interests and goals gives you a level of control and flexibility you won’t find in traditional engineering programs.  In addition to the elective program, you’ll study a broad range of fundamental engineering topics in electrical and mechanical engineering and mechanics, providing a strong foundation for working beyond disciplinary boundaries.  A unique series of courses on engineering design methodology and experimentation will provide you with essential product design skills, while a variety of team design projects round out the program.  As a graduate of this program, you’ll know no boundaries as you set out to make your contribution to society by addressing the increasingly complex and multidisciplinary engineering problems of the future.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year 

Junior Year

Senior Year 

Note:  In order for the student to be granted the BS degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering, a minimum grade of C is required in Math 14, 15 and 22 and in Physics 23.

Footnotes:

1. CSc 73/77 or 74/78.
2. Students who plan to elect courses with a biological emphasis and who do not plan to take further courses in the areas of electrical or nuclear engineering may petition to substitute an appropriate biological science course and laboratory.
3. A plan for the selection of these electives should be submitted to the advisor for approval by the end of six weeks from the beginning ofthe second semesterof the sophomore year.  These electives should be chosen to provide exposure to at least two engineering fields (or one science field of up to nine hours and an engineering field) and to build significant expertise in at least one of the engineering fields (see IDE Specialty Tracks: General Guidelines and Examples of Specialty Tracks).
4. Engl 60, Engl 160 or SP&M 85.
5. Stat 213 or Stat 215 or Stat 217
6. All students must follow the requirements for general education courses stated under the general requirements for the Bachelors Degree in Engineering and Mines & Metallurgy in this catalog. Some technical focus areas may contain courses that require specific choices of courses in order to satisfy prerequisites.  Students are cautioned to take this into account when choosing their general education courses.

For a listing of specialty tracks, click here.