The Bachelor of Science General Engineering, offered by the Department of General Engineering (Interdisciplinary) , is an interdisciplinary, broadly focused, and customizable program. The program is intended for students interested in understanding engineering practices as applied across different fields of study or emerging technologies. The first two years focus on courses in math, science and general education areas similar to that of other engineering curricula, but may include prerequisite courses required for upper division studies. The second two years include required engineering depth and breadth elective courses. Students can select one of the pre-approved engineering depth 4-course sequences (12 units) from an engineering program in the college. Two technical elective courses (6 units) can be chosen from other engineering programs or for supplementing the chosen depth courses. The academic breadth or minor requirement (12 units) allows students to take approved courses based on their career interests or pursue a minor degree, such as: Business, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Green Engineering or Applied Computing for Behavioral and Social Scientists.
Summary of Degree Units
| University Graduation Requirements |
18 |
| Major Preparation |
30 |
| Major Core Requirements |
16 |
| Interdisciplinary Courses |
26 |
| Technical Focus |
18 |
| Academic Breadth or Minor |
12 |
| Total |
120 |
University Requirements for Graduation
Students must complete all residency, curriculum, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the Undergraduate Graduation Requirements section of the Policies and Procedures .
Program Roadmaps
The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.
Major Exceptions
This degree program meets certain University Requirements through approved major modifications. Please see the Major Exceptions area in the General Education (GE) section to identify the specific adjustments for this degree program or contact your major advisor for more details.
Major-Specific Graduation Requirements
The following courses in Preparation for the Major must be completed with a “C- or better”: ENGL 1B .
General Education/American Institution Requirements
Courses that meet General Education/American Institution requirements are noted with area designation for required area. For legend please see General Education Course Attributes .
