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Undergraduate Program Objectives and Outcomes

The Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics has a rich tradition for providing an interdisciplinary engineering education. We strive to prepare our graduates to succeed in advanced graduate or professional study, industry, and government.

Undergraduate Course Listing

Here are the Fall 2012 undergraduate course offerings from ESM.

Undergraduate Guide (pdf)

This guide has been prepared to aid students who are currently enrolled in the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM) in fulfilling the requirements for a B.S. in ESM and to provide information about the curriculum for others who may be interested in becoming ESM majors. It should be considered as a supplement to the requirements published in the VPI&SU Undergraduate Catalog and is in no way intended to supercede any statements in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Curriculum Checksheets

The general curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science and Mechanics is available here. Specific checksheets for Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science and Mechanics, including the Biomechanics option, Engineering Physics option, and the Minor in Engineering Science and Mechanics are available here.

Undergraduate/Graduate (UG/G) Degrees Program

Upon completion of 90 credit hours and with at least one more semester to complete all requirements for the bachelor's degree, undergraduate students having an overall grade point average of at least 3.3 can apply for the ESM Undergraduate/Graduate Degrees (BS/MS, BS/ME or BS/PhD) Program.

Course Software

Found here is ESM developed software to support different courses, namely ESM 2104, 2204, 2304, and 4074.

Communications Program

The Engineering Communications Program provides MSE and ESM undergraduates with superior skills in professional communication. 

Employment opportunities for ESM graduates

Information about opportunities for ESM grads and companies that have hired them in the past.

Presentation by Dr. Artis (pdf)

Dr. Pat Artis, ESM alumnus and benefactor, describes how ESM shaped his career in this presentation to the ESM 2014 Professional Development Seminar (updated October, 2005).


Related Links

  • Virginia Tech's online class portal - VT Scholar

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Undergraduate Contact Information

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