Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012 > Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering > Core Curriculum > B. Core Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering or the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics Degree

B. Core Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering or the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics Degree

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Core Curriculum

American Cultures

3 Semester Hours

Course Selection

First- and second-year students choose from any lower division course listed or cross-listed as AMCS. Third- and fourth-year students choose from any upper division course listed or cross-listed as AMCS. A single course will generally not fulfill two core requirements. The only exception is a course that satisfies another core requirement which is also cross-listed as AMCS.

College Writing

3 Semester Hours

Course Selection

ENGL 110 will fulfill the college writing requirement. ENGL 100 will not fulfill the college writing requirement but is required of certain students based on their performance in the essay administered in all ENGL 110 sections during the first week of classes. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in ENGL 110. All students who receive a grade of C- or lower must retake ENGL 110 as soon as possible.

Choose: ENGL 110.

Communication or Critical Thinking

3 Semester Hours

Course Selection

Communication:

Choose from CMST 100, 110, 130, or 140.

OR Critical Thinking:

Choose from CMST 206 or PHIL 220.

Critical/Creative Arts

3 Semester Hours

Course Selection

Choose from ANIM 120; ART 150, 250, 350; DANC 163; MUSC 105, 106; THEA 110, 400.

History

3 Semester Hours

Course Selection

This requirement is satisfied by taking one course from Western Civilization.

Western Civilization:

Choose from HIST 100 or 101.

Literature

3 Semester Hours

Course Selection

Choose from CLCV 200, 210, 220, 230; ENGL 130, 140, 150, 170; FNLT 180; THEA 240, 245, 331, 336, 341, 346, 347, 348, 349, or 430.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of college writing requirement.

Mathematics, Science and Technology

18 Semester Hours

Course Selection

This requirement is met by the curriculum of the major.

Philosophy

6 Semester Hours

Course Selection

Lower Division:

Choose PHIL 160. Transfer students who enter LMU with a minimum of sixty (60) accepted transfer hours are exempted from the lower division requirement.

Upper Division:

Choose one course from PHIL 320 through 330.

Social Sciences

6 Semester Hours

For students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Physics degree, this requirement is met by the major curricula.

Theological Studies

6 Semester Hours

Course Selection

Lower Division:

Choose from the 100-level series of THST courses. Transfer students who enter LMU with a minimum of sixty (60) accepted transfer hours are exempted from the lower division requirement.

Upper Division:

Choose from the 300-level series of THST courses only.

Note: International/Global Studies

The current core curriculum includes many courses dealing with international and global studies. All students are required to complete HIST 100 or 101, which deal with European culture. In addition, it is recommended that students take additional core courses which include the study of European cultures such as: CLCV 200, 210, 220; FNLT 180; THEA 240, 245, 331, 336, 341; THST 320, 322, 331.

To further augment the understanding of world cultures, it is recommended that students also choose at least one core course that includes the study of Africa, Asia, the Pacific, or Latin/Indigenous America. These core courses include: THST 180, 361, 382, 383, 384, 385.

Recommendations

Students are encouraged to enrich their program of study with selected electives from the following areas. Consult the Bulletin for specific offerings.

Business

Students are encouraged to take a course in the issues of business. Consult the Bulletin listings.

Computer Skills

Students are expected to become proficient in computer skills. Courses or workshops may be taken to help students develop existing skills.

Foreign Language

Students are encouraged to study foreign languages to the intermediate level. LMU offers Chinese, Filipino, French, German, Greek (Modern and Classical), Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish on a regular basis.