Engineering Foundations 2+2 (for UNL)

Offered by Department of Physics and Astronomy

UNK's Engineering Foundations (2+2) program is broadly designed to meet the College of Engineering requirements at UNL. Because requirements for specific engineering programs at UNL and other universities may vary, students should always consult with their advisors before registration.

Engineering Foundations - Core Requirements for all 2+2 Programs
CHEM 160
160L
General Chemistry
and General Chemistry Laboratory
4
CYBR 102Computer Science I: C for Security3
ENGR 010Freshman Engineering Seminar0
ENGR 101Introduction to Engineering3
MATH 115Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 15
MATH 202Calculus II with Analytic Geometry5
MATH 260Calculus III5
MATH 305Differential Equations3
PHYS 275
275L
General Physics I (Calculus)
and General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory
5
PHYS 276
276L
General Physics II (Calculus)
and General Physics II (Calculus) Laboratory
5
Mechanical and Agricultural Engineering
CHEM 161
161L
General Chemistry
and General Chemistry Laboratory
4
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research 23
ENGR 130Computer Aided Drafting for Mechanical Engineering3
ENGR 215Engineering Circuits I (optional)4
ENGR 223Engineering Statics3
ENGR 325Mechanics of Materials3
ENGR 373Engineering Dynamics3
SPCH 100Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
Computer Engineering
CYBR 101Computer Science I: Python for Analytics3
CYBR 150Computer Science II: Object Oriented Programming3
CYBR 151Cyber Programming Environment: Linux1
CYBR 180Discrete Structures3
CYBR 330Algorithms and Data Structures3
CYBR 401Operating Systems3
CYBR 402Computer Organization3
CYBR 404Systems and Software Engineering3
ENGR 215Engineering Circuits I4
ENGR 216Engineering Circuits II4
ITEC 290Communicating Through Technology3
Civil Engineering
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research 23
ENGR 130Computer Aided Drafting for Mechanical Engineering3
ENGR 223Engineering Statics3
ENGR 325Mechanics of Materials3
ENGR 373Engineering Dynamics3
SPCH 100Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
Electrical Engineering
CHEM 161
161L
General Chemistry
and General Chemistry Laboratory
3-4
or MATH 280 Linear Algebra
or PHYS 346 Modern Physics I
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research 23
ENGR 130Computer Aided Drafting for Mechanical Engineering3
ENGR 215Engineering Circuits I4
ENGR 216Engineering Circuits II4
SPCH 100Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
1

Students without sufficient background may have to begin with a lower level math class.

2

ENG 101 and ENG 102 can be replaced by technical writing at UNL.

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Semester 1
CHEM 160
160L
General Chemistry
and General Chemistry Laboratory
4
MATH 115Calculus I with Analytic Geometry5
ENGR 130Computer Aided Drafting for Mechanical Engineering3
ENGR 101Introduction to Engineering3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 2
CHEM 161
161L
General Chemistry
and General Chemistry Laboratory
4
MATH 202Calculus II with Analytic Geometry5
PHYS 275
275L
General Physics I (Calculus)
and General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory
5
ENGR 10Freshman Engineering Seminar0
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research3
Total Credit Hours17
Semester 3
ENGR 223Engineering Statics3
MATH 260Calculus III5
PHYS 276
276L
General Physics II (Calculus)
and General Physics II (Calculus) Laboratory
5
ENGR 215Engineering Circuits I 14
Total Credit Hours17
Semester 4
CYBR 102Computer Science I: C for Security3
MATH 305Differential Equations3
ENGR 325Mechanics of Materials3
ENGR 373Engineering Dynamics3
SPCH 100Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
Total Credit Hours15
Year 3
Year 3 is spent at UNL for completion of 2+2 degree. For these semesters, see UNL for suggested class schedule.
Year 4
Year 4 is spent at UNL for completion of 2+2 degree. For these semesters, see UNL for suggested class schedule.

Students may take ACE courses in place of LOPER courses to fulfill General Education requirements. See your advisor for more information.

1

Students pursuing the Agricultural Engineering track should consult their advisor. Alternate coursework like ENGR 200 may be a preferred option. For students pursuing the Mechanical Engineering track, ENGR 215 is optional, but ENGR 200 may be required by UNL. Please consult your advisor for more information.

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Semester 1
CYBR 101Computer Science I: Python for Analytics3
CYBR 102Computer Science I: C for Security3
ENGR 101Introduction to Engineering3
CHEM 160
160L
General Chemistry
and General Chemistry Laboratory
4
MATH 115Calculus I with Analytic Geometry5
Total Credit Hours18
Semester 2
CYBR 150Computer Science II: Object Oriented Programming3
CYBR 151Cyber Programming Environment: Linux1
CYBR 180Discrete Structures3
MATH 202Calculus II with Analytic Geometry5
PHYS 275
275L
General Physics I (Calculus)
and General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory
5
ENGR 10Freshman Engineering Seminar0
Total Credit Hours17
Semester 3
CYBR 330Algorithms and Data Structures3
CYBR 401Operating Systems3
ENGR 215Engineering Circuits I4
MATH 260Calculus III5
PHYS 276
276L
General Physics II (Calculus)
and General Physics II (Calculus) Laboratory
5
Total Credit Hours20
Semester 4
CYBR 402Computer Organization3
CYBR 404Systems and Software Engineering3
ENGR 216Engineering Circuits II4
MATH 305Differential Equations3
ITEC 290Communicating Through Technology3
Total Credit Hours16
Year 3
Year 3 is spent at UNL for completion of 2+2 degree. For these semesters, see UNL for suggested class schedule.
Year 4
Year 4 is spent at UNL for completion of 2+2 degree. For these semesters, see UNL for suggested class schedule.

Students may take ACE courses in place of LOPER courses to fulfill General Education requirements. See your advisor for more information.

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Semester 1
CHEM 160
160L
General Chemistry
and General Chemistry Laboratory
4
MATH 115Calculus I with Analytic Geometry5
ENGR 10Freshman Engineering Seminar0
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research3
Total Credit Hours12
Semester 2
MATH 202Calculus II with Analytic Geometry5
PHYS 275
275L
General Physics I (Calculus)
and General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory
5
CYBR 102Computer Science I: C for Security3
Total Credit Hours13
Semester 3
ENGR 223Engineering Statics3
MATH 260Calculus III5
PHYS 276
276L
General Physics II (Calculus)
and General Physics II (Calculus) Laboratory
5
ENGR 130Computer Aided Drafting for Mechanical Engineering3
Total Credit Hours16
Semester 4
MATH 305Differential Equations3
ENGR 325Mechanics of Materials3
ENGR 373Engineering Dynamics3
SPCH 100Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
Total Credit Hours12
Year 3
Year 3 is spent at UNL for completion of 2+2 degree. For these semesters, see UNL for suggested class schedule.
Year 4
Year 4 is spent at UNL for completion of 2+2 degree. For these semesters, see UNL for suggested class schedule.

Students may take ACE courses in place of LOPER courses to fulfill General Education requirements. See your advisor for more information.

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Semester 1
CHEM 160
160L
General Chemistry
and General Chemistry Laboratory
4
MATH 115Calculus I with Analytic Geometry5
ENGR 130Computer Aided Drafting for Mechanical Engineering3
ENGR 101Introduction to Engineering3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 2
MATH 202Calculus II with Analytic Geometry5
PHYS 275
275L
General Physics I (Calculus)
and General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory
5
ENGR 10Freshman Engineering Seminar0
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research3
Total Credit Hours13
Semester 3
ENGR 215Engineering Circuits I4
MATH 260Calculus III5
PHYS 276
276L
General Physics II (Calculus)
and General Physics II (Calculus) Laboratory
5
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 4
ENGR 216Engineering Circuits II4
CYBR 102Computer Science I: C for Security3
CHEM 161
161L
General Chemistry
and General Chemistry Laboratory
3-4
or MATH 280 Linear Algebra
or MATH 305 Differential Equations
PHYS 346Modern Physics I4
SPCH 100Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
Total Credit Hours17-18
Year 3
Year 3 is spent at UNL for completion of 2+2 degree. For these semesters, see UNL for suggested class schedule.
Year 4
Year 4 is spent at UNL for completion of 2+2 degree. For these semesters, see UNL for suggested class schedule.

Students may take ACE courses in place of LOPER courses to fulfill General Education requirements. See your advisor for more information.