• Completing one of the established curricula:
  • Biological Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
• Achieving a 2.0 average, as required by the University, for all work taken at LSU and on all work attempted at US institutions.
• Achieving a 2.0 average on all courses attempted in the major department at LSU and on all work attempted in the major field at US institutions ( with exceptions of ME 3333 for Mechanical Engineering; EE 2950, EE 3950, and EE 3951 for Electrical or Computer Engineering; and CE 2081, CE 3082, and CE 3083 for Civil Engineering.)
• Successfully completing a minimum of 30 hours of residence in the College Engineering. These 30 hours are included in the University requirement that a minimum of 25 percent of the hours applied toward a degree be earned while in residence at the university. (These residence hours must include 15 hours of required engineering courses or approved technical electives at the 3000 or 4000 level. Engineering students must complete nine hours of these courses at the 4000 level in the major; construction management students must complete nine hours of these courses in the major. The individual courses used to satisfy the residency requirement must be approved by the department chair.)
• Initiating the check-out procedure with the departmental advisor in the semester prior to the one in which the degree is to be awarded. The check-out is completed only when approved by the Dean's office and the Office of Student Records and Registration.
• Demonstrating a proficiency in English by earning a 'C' or better in all required English courses in the student's curriculum. go top

Proficiency Requirements

Math:

Physics:

Additional Requirements For Individual Departments
Chemical Engineering:

Electrical Engineering and Computer Option:

Mechanical Engineering:

Petroleum Engineering:

General Education Requirements for Engineering Students

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MINORS

Students must see a counselor in the Dean's office to declare a minor. Students may minor in any subject offered by the University. The College of Engineering offers the following minors :

 

Biological Engineering
Complete all of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
BIOL 1201, BIOL 1208 4 hrs
BIOL 1502 & 1509 OR BIOL 1402 4 hrs
BIOL 2051 4 hrs
BE 3340, BE 4303, BE 4341, and BE 4380 12 hrs
Total Hours = 24 hrs

See the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department for details

Construction Management
CM 1010 and CM 2012 (or approved equivalent)
12 additional hours of Construction Management courses go top

See the CM Department for details

Electrical and Computer Engineering
Complete all of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
EE 2120, EE 2130, EE 2230, EE 2720, EE 3120, EE 3720 or EE 2730, EE 3750
and six additional EE hours (not from EE 2950, EE 3060, EE 3061, EE 3070, EE 3950, and EE 3951).

See the ECE Department for more information.

Environmental Engineering
Required Courses: CE 3110, CE 4125 or CE 4150, and CHE 4253 or CE 4105
Choose 3 electives from the following list:
BE 3381, BE 4380, BE 4383
CE 3100, CE 4105, CE 4125, CE 4135, CE 4140, CE 4150, CE 4200, CE 4250, CE 4260
CHE 3102, CHE 3173, CHE 4253, CHE 4260, CHE 4263;
ME 4443
NS 4141, NS 4331
EVEG 3400, EVEG 4155, EVEG 4157, EVEG 4159
Special topic courses, new courses, or other courses may be accepted with approval of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.

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Material Science & Engineering
Required Courses: ME 2733, ME 3701, ME 4743, and ME 4713
AND
Complete three additional courses from the following three groups:

Group M-1: ME 4733, ME 4763, ME 4783
Group M-2: ME 3903, ME 4933, CHE 4270, CHE 4285, CHE 4420, EE 3232, EE 4232, EE 4260
Group M-3: CHEM 3491, CHEM 3492, CHEM 4551; PHYS 4251, PHYS 4261

At least one course form Group M-1 and no more than one course from Group M-3 can be selected.
A "C" or better must be earned in each course.

Contact Dr. Meletis (ME) for details on scholarships with this minor.
See the Mechanical Engineering Department for details

Mechanical Engineering
Requirements:
Eighteen (18) semester credit hours of ME coursework
A grade of 'C' or better in each course
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See the Mechanical Engineering Department for details

Occupational Health & Safety
Complete the following courses with a "C" or better in each course:
Required courses: IE 3302, IE 4461, IE 4462, and IE 4463.
Choose two of the following courses: CE 4125, CE 4150, CHE 4253; ENVS 4149, ENVS 4500; KIN 3514; PSYC 4034, PSYC 4050; IE 4362, IE 4466, and IE 4785*.
(* The student must select a topic in the area of Occupational Health & Safety).

See the IE Department for more information

Quality and Reliability Engineering
Complete the following courses with a "C" or better in each course:
Required courses: IE 3302, IE 4362, IE 4453, and IE 4540.
Choose two of the following courses: IE 4485, IE 4490, IE 4785*; ME 4733, ME 4763
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See the IE Department for more information

Structural Engineering
Students pursuing this minor will be better prepared for careers in structural engineering and more competitive in the job marketplace.

Many civil engineering firms now prefer to hire MS students for jobs in the structural engineering area. This trend is not due to a particularly strong desire for MS-level qualifications. Rather, it stems from the fact that typical civil engineering degree programs no longer contain enough coursework to adequately prepare undergraduates for careers in structural engineering. This minor will provide students with a technical and competitive edge over most traditional civil engineering undergraduates, who wish to pursue a career in the structural engineering.

Required Courses

A grade of “C” or better is required in each course

CE 3415 Structural Analysis I
CE 4435 Indeterminate Structural Analysis
CE 4410 Principles of Reinforced Concrete
CE 4400 Principles of Steel Design
CE 4430 Structural Engineering

Approved Electives (select four courses)

CE 4420 Principles of Prestressed Concrete
CE 4425 Principles of Wood Mechanics and Timber Design
CE 4445 Hurricane Engineering
CE 4440 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
CE 4450 Finite Element Methods
CE 4651 Concrete Materials and Mixtures
CE 4300 Geotechnical Engineering II: Shallow Foundations
CE 4310 Geotechnical Engineering III: Deep Foundations

A maximum of three hours from the following course list can be used for credit towards elective requirements

CE 3740 Independent Studies in Civil Engineering (approval based on topic)
CE 4780 Special Topics in Civil Engineering Science (approval based on topic)
CE 4781 Special Topics in Civil Engineering Design (approval based on topic)
CM 4200 Construction Administration

Fastest Way to Graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Minor in Structural Engineering

The structural engineering minor is composed of 27 hours. Six of those hours, Structural Analysis I and Concrete Design, are required BSCE courses. This means, in essence, that the minor requires 21 ‘extra’ hours related to structural engineering. However, the BSCE degree includes 18 hours of civil engineering electives. By carefully selecting those electives as outlined below, it is possible to graduate with the Structural Engineering Minor by taking only three hours beyond that necessary for the BSCE Degree.

The BSCE degree requires six hours of Design electives, 3 hours of Analysis electives, three hours of Project electives, and six hours of Technical electives. Choosing Design, Analysis, and Project electives as indicated below simultaneously satisfies the BSCE and Structural Engineering minor. The only difference is that the minor requires nine additional hours of technical electives, whereas the BSCE degree requires just six.

Design Electives
CE 4400 Principles of Steel Design
CE 4300 Geotechnical Engineering II: Shallow Foundations

Analysis Elective
CE 4435 Indeterminate Structural Analysis

Project Elective
CE 4430 Structural Engineering

Technical Electives
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Sugar Engineering
The objective of this program is to produce a graduate ideally suited to the operation and management of a sugar producing facility. In all cases, the student would be encouraged to work as a part-time student at ASI (Audubon Sugar Institute) to gain maximum exposure to sugar processing.

A set of courses has been prescribed so that students studying in Biological, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering may be able to earn a Minor in Sugar Engineering, completing the courses below and a design project in a sugar engineering related topic. Sugar Process Engineering (BE 4342) should be taken the Junior year. Three hours of credit can be given for an internship at an operating sugar mill.

For more information, students should contact Dr. Peter Rein, Professor and Head, Audubon Sugar Institute, (225-578-3387) or the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department. go top

BE 4342	Sugar Process Engineering	3
BE 4347	Sugar Factory Design	3
BIOL 2083	Elements of Biochemistry	OR
CHE 4260	Biochemical Engineering	3
ME 4433	Heat Transfer	3
EE 3950	Electronics	2
	Approved Design Project	4
	Total	18

Minor/Certificate in Surveying

Minor/Certificate Requirements
The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering offers a minor or certificate in surveying that can lead to professional registration as a land surveyor. The State of Louisiana Revised Statute 37:693B(3) and (4)(f) specifies the educational requirements necessary to become licensed as a professional land surveyor. The State Board of Registration for Engineers and Land Surveyors has certified that students completing this minor along with a baccalaureate degree in any curriculum meet the requirements of this law. Those already possessing a baccalaureate degree may fulfill the following requirements and receive the certificate.

Required Courses:

CE 3500	Elementary Surveying & Laboratory Surveying	3hrs.
CE 4520	Advanced Surveying	3hrs.
CE 4550	Boundary Surveying	3hrs.
GEOG 2039	Cartographic Drafting/Design Presentation	3hrs.
	Total =	12hrs.

Elective Courses (18 hours of elective courses must be chosen from those listed below):

CE 2720	Computational Methods in Civil Engineering	3hrs.
CE 3600	Principles of Highway & Traffic Engineering	3hrs.
CE 4500	Geodetic and Photographic Surveying	3hrs.
CE 4530	Control Surveying with GPS	3hrs.
CE 4560	Remote Sensing	3hrs.
CE 4600	Geometric Design of Highways Airports	3hrs.
CSC 1250, 1253 or 2262	Computer Science	3hrs.
ENGL 3002	Technical Writing	3hrs.
CM 1030	Engineering Graphics	3hrs.
CM 2402	Automated Graphics for Design	3hrs.
GEOG 2055	Map Reading	3hrs.
GEOG 4019	Aerial Photo Interpretation for Cultural Features	3hrs.
GEOG 4020	Aerial Photo Interpretation (Geological/Land Forms)	3hrs.
GEOG 4040	Advanced Cartography	3hrs.
GEOG 4043	Computer Cartography(Mainframe)	3hrs.
GEOG 4044	Computer Cartography (Personal Computers)	3hrs.
GEOG 4047	Geographic Information System	3hrs.
GEOG 4049	Advanced Computer Cartography	3hrs.
TOTAL hours required for surveying minor/certificate are 30 hrs

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Minor/Certificate in Technical Sales
A program of study for specialization (with certification) in Technical Sales is available for those students wishing to enhance their engineering degree program with a coordinated group of courses in communications, business, management, and accounting. Students enrolled in any engineering major may pursue this program, and completion of these courses will be noted as a minor on the student's transcript. This designation requires successful completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering.

This program provides academic background for career progression in sales, managerial, and entrepreneurial pursuits with business fundamentals necessary for the promotion of new technologies and technical products.

Interested students should contact a counselor in the College of Engineering for advising. Proper planning can reduce the total time period required. The student must earn an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 in the program to be awarded the certificate.

REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 2002 or ENGL 3002	3hrs.
PSYC 2000	3hrs.
ACCT 2000 or 2001	3hrs.
FIN 3201	3hrs.
IE 3201	3hrs.
MGT 3200	3hrs.
MKT 3401	3hrs.
SPCM 2010, or 2061 or 1061	3hrs.
TOTAL =	24 hrs.

NOTE:
ENGL 3002 (or 2002) is required in BE, CHE, CE, EVEG, IE, ME and PETE
PSYC 2000 will partially fulfill the General Education Social Science requirement
SPCM 2010 will partially fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement
SPCM 2061 is required in EE and EEC
SPCM 1061 is required in IE

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Degree Audits

What They Are

Degree Audit
The degree audit is a document which lists the specific requirements which must be met in order to complete a particular degree program. In addition, this document matches the courses from a student's transcript to those required, and indicates the remaining courses needed to complete the degree. It not only serves as an advising tool, but also a verification of a student's progress. (Graduation check-out document)

Symbols on the Degree Audit
The symbols on the degree audit indicate a student's status in regard to completing a particular requirement. The symbols are as follows:
OK= A requirement has been met
IP= A requirement is in progress
NO= A requirement has not been met and is not in progress
+ = A subrequirement has been met
# = A subrequirement is in progress
- = A subrequirement has not been met and is not in progress

Problems? Contact your faculty advisor.

Where to Find Them
A copy of your degree audit is available in your department, the Dean's Office (3304 CEBA) or throuigh PAWS . go top

Graduation Checkout Procedure

Correspondence Courses

The following is a list of guidelines to follow for correspondence/independent study:

Cross Registration

A student enrolled in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University may participate in any cross-registration program or simultaneous registration with another institution under the following conditions:

Incomplete Grades

Grade Appeal Procedure

Repeating Courses