Administration
Dean: Richard G. Plumb
Associate Deans: Curtis D. Bennett, S. W. Tina Choe
Graduate Director: Curtis D. Bennett
College Mission Statement
The Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering is dedicated to providing outstanding educational opportunities in science, engineering, and mathematics in a mentoring environment to an increasingly diverse student body. The College emphasizes development of the whole person through its focus on ethical behavior and service to society.
The Graduate Programs in the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering provide opportunities for working professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge through a modern, professionally rigorous and conveniently administered curricula which balance theory and practice in the areas of engineering, engineering management and leadership, computer and environmental science and the teaching of mathematics to advance their careers, serve the needs of society and meet the challenges of an ever-changing, complex world.
College Goals
Particularly applicable to the College are these goals: (1) to develop in the student the understanding that education is a self-discipline, and to place a greater responsibility for learning on the individual, (2) to integrate ethics into the curriculum in order to develop personal and professional integrity, (3) to help the student to become cognizant of the changing needs of humankind while interpreting and implementing the ever-increasing body of knowledge, (4) to encourage the student to recognize the wide applicability of scientific, engineering, and mathematical methods and to become skillful in their use, (5) to prepare the student for a world of accelerating scientific and technological change, (6) to impress upon the student that education must be a continuous process throughout one’s professional career, and (7) to enable the Loyola Marymount graduate, through theological and philosophical studies, to make absolute and genuinely intellectual decisions and commitments
about truth as it exists in the world and about one’s own nature as a human being.
Programs
The College offers degree programs in Applied Mathematics, Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Environmental Science, Health and Human Sciences, Individualized Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Systems Engineering. Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering faculty also teach the math, science and technology component of the University core curriculum.
Courses numbered from 260-279 are designed specifically to meet the University core requirements in math, science and technology for students not majoring within the College. With the exception of MATH 101 , other lower-division courses in the College may also satisfy University core requirements. Check with your Dean’s office.
Application of General University Requirements
The University requirements for admission and graduation and all general rules and regulations of the University as set forth in this Bulletin are applicable to and binding upon all students enrolled in the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering.
Teacher Preparation Programs in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics
The College offers subject matter preparation programs in mathematics and in science specifically designed to meet State of California subject matter requirements for a secondary teaching credential. Both the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics (see the Mathematics section) and the Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science following the secondary science emphasis in either Biology or Chemistry (please contact Dr. Carolyn Viviano for details) are designed to allow completion of the 2042 California Preliminary Single Subject (Secondary) credential in four years, although this may require some summer coursework. These programs are offered in conjunction with the School of Education. The College also offers courses in mathematics and science to support the multiple subject credential program for teaching elementary school (see the Liberal Studies section in the Liberal Arts part of the Bulletin).
All students interested in teaching mathematics or science at the secondary level should inform their departmental advisors as soon as possible and should also contact the School of Education to arrange a time to attend an Undergraduate Information Session.
The Center for Student Success in Science and Engineering
The Center for Student Success in Science and Engineering is designed to provide a wide range of services and special activities aimed at enhancing students’ academic performance and career potential. The services provided include career workshops, counseling on summer jobs and research internships, counseling on graduate and health professional schools, Academic Excellence Workshops, support for science and engineering clubs, and community outreach to local high schools, including a science and engineering summer camp. For more information about the Center for Student Success in Science and Engineering, contact the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies office at 310.338.2833 or mhjohnson@lmu.edu.
Core Curriculum
Students in the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering will follow core curriculum A, B, or C below, depending on degree plan.
Note: Engineering and Engineering Physics students should follow Core Curriculum B.
Core Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Degree
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:
Communication or Critical Thinking
3 Semester Hours
Communication:
Choose from
Critical Thinking:
Choose from
Critical/Creative Arts
3 Semester Hours
Course Selection
Choose from
Course Selection
This requirement is satisfied by taking one course from Western Civilization.
Western Civilization:
Choose from
Literature
3 Semester Hours
Course Selection
Choose from
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
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.
Social Sciences
6 Semester Hours
Student must select one of the following options:
Note:
Courses must be from different departments.
Select two courses from the same department.
The first is selected from
The second is selected from
The second course in the same department is selected from upper division courses that the student is qualified to take.
Theological Studies
6 Semester Hours
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
International and Global Studies
The current core curriculum includes many courses dealing with international and global studies. All students are required to complete HIST 100 or HIST 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:
World Cultures
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:
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.
International/Global Studies
Students are encouraged to select elective courses that deal with international and/or global issues. Consult the Bulletin listings.
Study Abroad
A semester of international study abroad is also recommended. Consult the Study Abroad Office.
Core Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering or the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics Degree
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:
Communication or Critical Thinking
3 Semester Hours
Communication:
Choose from
Critical Thinking:
Choose from
Critical/Creative Arts
3 Semester Hours
Course Selection
Choose from
Course Selection
This requirement is satisfied by taking one course from Western Civilization.
Western Civilization:
Choose from
Literature
3 Semester Hours
Course Selection
Choose from
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
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.
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
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
International and Global Studies
The current core curriculum includes many courses dealing with international and global studies. All students are required to complete HIST 100 or HIST 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:
World Cultures
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:
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.
International/Global Studies
Students are encouraged to select elective courses that deal with international and/or global issues. Consult the Bulletin listings.
Study Abroad
A semester of international study abroad is also recommended. Consult the Study Abroad Office.
Core Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
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:
Communication or Critical Thinking
3 Semester Hours
Communication:
Choose from
Critical Thinking:
Choose from
Critical/Creative Arts
6 Semester Hours
Course Selection
This requirement is satisfied by taking one course from Critical Arts and one course from Creative Arts.
Critical Arts:
Choose from
Creative Arts:
Choose from
Course Selection
This requirement is satisfied by taking one course from Western Civilization and one course from Contemporary Societies.
Western Civilization:
Choose from
Contemporary Societies:
Choose from
Literature
3 Semester Hours
Course Selection
Choose from
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
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.
Social Sciences
6 Semester Hours
Student must select one of the following options:
Note:
Courses must be from different departments.
Select two courses from the same department.
The first is selected from
The second is selected from
The second course in the same department is selected from upper division courses that the student is qualified to take.
Theological Studies
6 Semester Hours
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
International and Global Studies
The current core curriculum includes many courses dealing with international and global studies. All students are required to complete HIST 100 or HIST 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:
World Cultures
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:
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.
International/Global Studies
Students are encouraged to select elective courses that deal with international and/or global issues. Consult the Bulletin listings.
Study Abroad
A semester of international study abroad is also recommended. Consult the Study Abroad Office.
General Engineering
A General Engineering curriculum is offered during the first three semesters in which all requirements are nearly identical regardless of major. This provides maximum flexibility since students can switch to any major at any time during their first three semesters without losing any time or credit. During this period, students can be classified as “Undecided Engineering” or can opt for one of the engineering majors-civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering. The principles and concepts that students learn during the General Engineering curriculum provide the foundation necessary for more advanced study in all engineering disciplines.
The freshman engineering faculty advisors advise all engineering students during the first two semesters. Students must consult each semester with their freshman advisor and register for the appropriate courses listed under the General Engineering curriculum. Any variation from the recommended paradigm must be approved by the freshman advisor.
Unless unusual circumstances suggest otherwise, a commitment to a particular major should be made before the second semester of the sophomore year. Students will then be assigned to a faculty advisor within their major. The Office of the Registrar must be informed whenever a student changes or declares a major.
General Engineering Curriculum