Why Engineering Science at E&H

Our faculty span a range of basic science and engineering disciplines and have extensive real-world experience working in engineering fields.

The interdisciplinary nature of the program prepares our majors to enter the workforce in a variety of demanding engineering positions while providing them the flexible skillset to tackle the problems of tomorrow.

Capstone engineering project during the senior year
Introduction to engineering project management course
Introduction to LabView and CAD for engineers
Engineering ethics
Science communication
Faculty expertise in material sciences, nanotechnology, genetic engineering, and environmental engineering
Broad-based fundamental engineering preparation that trains you for the workforce or further studies at the graduate level
Freedom to choose electives that match your interests
Shadowing and internship opportunities with local or regional engineering firms

World of Work

<h4 class="lw_blurbs_title"></h4><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eportfolio builds out throughout the years of study, including resumé and documentation of skills and projects acquired each semester.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Development of required skills, including research, project management, and industry-standard computer applications.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Internships for career exploration and on-the-job training.</span></li></ul></div>

Students working with lasers in a physics lab. Students working with lasers in a physics lab.

Handcraft this Major

<h4 class="lw_blurbs_title"></h4><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Choose two electives for the major.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Develop an emphasis area in:</span></li><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">business/management</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3"><span style="font-weight: 400;">environmental studies</span></li></ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design and implement projects for your career focus.</span></li></ul></div>

Program Objectives
The Engineering Science program at Emory & Henry College seeks to produce engineer scientists who will understand:
- the value of leading a productive life and becoming responsible citizens with a global perspective
- how to apply the knowledge and skills acquired through both liberal arts and engineering curricula to positively contribute to their profession and society
- the synergy between the physical and/or life sciences and engineering analysis and design, leading to the solution of problems often of an interdisciplinary nature
- the importance of lifelong learning by developing a career plan that would include activities such as graduate education, professional development, specialized training, etc.
The Engineering Science program will produce engineer scientists who will succeed in finding professional employment or enroll in graduate degree programs.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will have an understanding of the concepts of engineering science as demonstrated by:
- an ability to apply principles of mathematics, science, and engineering in a variety of contexts
- an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, and/or manufacturability and sustainability
- an ability to participate in projects that cross disciplines and to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
Graduates of the program will have the skills necessary for success in the field of engineering science as demonstrated by:
- an ability to use the techniques, skills, and tools necessary for science and engineering practice
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- an ability to communicate effectively as an engineer
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning