This two-year program is administered by the Pre-Engineering Coordinator. Students planning to enroll in pre-engineering are advised to include the following in their high school programs: mathematics--four or more units, including trigonometry; and Science--three or more units, including chemistry and physics. Students with deficient high school background should expect their graduation with an engineering degree to be delayed.
There are two pre-engineering options: general (appropriate for all except chemical engineering) and chemical. Students interested in the chemical engineering option should consult with the Pre-Engineering Coordinator.
Minimum Requirements
Humanities and Social Studies approved by Pre-Engineering Coordinator. Credits: 6
EGT 2043
Computer-Aided Engineering Drawing. (3 credits)
CHM 1310
General Chemistry I. (3 credits)
CHM 1315
General Chemistry Laboratory I. (1 credits)
CHM 1410
General Chemistry II. (3 credits)
CHM 1415
General Chemistry Laboratory II. (1 credits)
ENG 1001
College Composition I: Critical Reading & Source-Based Writing. (3 credits)
ENG 1002
College Composition II: Argument & Critical Inquiry. (3 credits)
MAT 1441
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. (5 credits)
CSM 2170
Computer Science I. (4 credits)
MAT 2442
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II. (5 credits)
MAT 2443
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III. (4 credits)
MAT 3501
Differential Equations I. (3 credits)
PHY 1001
Introduction to Physics and Engineering. (1 credits)
PHY 1351
General Physics I. (3 credits)
or PHY 1391G
PHY 1352
General Physics I Laboratory. (1 credits)
or PHY 1392G
PHY 1361
General Physics II. (3 credits)
PHY 1362
General Physics II Laboratory. (1 credits)
PHY 1371
General Physics III. (3 credits)
PHY 1372
General Physics III Laboratory. (1 credits)
PHY 2390
Statics. (3 credits)
PHY 2450
Classical Dynamics. (3 credits)
PHY 3150
Electronics. (4 credits)
Information sourced from the 2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.
