Sample Program
This sample program plan gives you a possible overview of the types of courses a student would take each semester of the Distributed Engineering program at Wheaton College.
PLEASE NOTE: This program plan is for guidance only. Graduation requirements are found in the course catalog.
Download the Sample Program Plan for Distributed Engineering Concentration
Distributed Engineering Concentration (PDF)
Semester 1: Fall
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 235 | Calculus I (AAQR) | 4 |
| PHYS 231 | Introductory Physics (SP) | 4 |
| ENGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 1 |
| CORE 101 | First Year Seminar | 4 |
| CORE 131 | Holistic Human Flourishing | 1 |
| ENGW 103 | Writing (0-4) | 4 |
Total: 18 Credits
Semester 2: Spring
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 236 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 232 | Introductory Physics II | 4 |
| ENGR 132 | Engineering Graphics and CAD | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Oral Communications (0-2) | 2 |
| BITH 211 | Old Testament Literature | 4 |
Total: 17 Credits
Semester 3: Fall
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 237 | Calculus III | 4 |
| ENGR 211 | Engr. Mechanics 1 - Statics w/lab | 3 |
| ENGR 334 | Computer Modeling of Physical Systems | 2 |
| ENGR 351 | Analog Electronics w/lab | 2 |
| LANG | Language Core Competency 1 | 4 |
Total: 15 Credits
Semester 4: Spring
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 333 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| ENGR 212 | Engr. Mechanics II - Dynamics w/lab | 3 |
| ENGR 214 | Innovative Design in Engr. | 3 |
| LANG | Language Core Competency II | 4 |
| SELECT | Visual & Performing Arts (1 of 2) | 2 |
Total: 16 Credits
Semester 5: Fall
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 231 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENGR 313 | Mechanics of Materials w/lab | 3 |
| CONCENTRATION | Concentration Course 1 | 3 |
| CONCENTRATION | Concentration Course 2 | 3 |
| LANG | Language Core Competency III | 4 |
Total: 17 Credits
Semester 6: Spring
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 302 | Engineering Systems Analysis | 2 |
| CONCENTRATION | Concentration Course 3 | 3 |
| CONCENTRATION | Concentration Course 4 | 3 |
| SELECT | Thematic Core (1 of 3) (2 tags) | 4 |
| BITH 213 | New Testament Literature | 4 |
Total: 16 Credits
Semester 7: Fall
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | Math & Science Elective* | 2 |
| ENGR 451 | Senior Design 1 | 4 |
| CONCENTRATION | Concentration Course 5 | 3 |
| BITH 315 | Christian Thought | 4 |
| SELECT | Visual & Performing Art (2 of 2) | 2 |
Total: 15 Credits
Semester 8: Spring
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 452 | Senior Design II | 2 |
| ENGR 494 | Engineering Ethics Capstone | 2 |
| Apply for FE Exam | 0 | |
| CORE 3xx | Advanced Int. Seminar (1 tag) | 4 |
| SELECT | Thematic Core (2 of 3) (2 tags) | 4 |
| SELECT | Thematic Core (3 of 3) (2 tags) | 4 |
Total: 16 Credits
Total for Four Years: 129 Credits
Minimum 15 Credit-hour concentration designed with department approval from courses in other engineering concentrations.
Course options currently include:
ENGR 235 Materials Science & Engr. 3
ENGR 323 Design of Machine Elements 2
ENGR 325 Solid Mechanics 2
ENGR 333 Mechatronics 4
ENGR 336 Fluid Mechanics 3
ENGR 338 Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer 3
ENGR 352 Fund. Of Environmental Engr. 3
ENGR 354 Water Resources Engineering 3
ENGR 356 Structural Analysis and Design 3
ENGR 358 Groundwater Hydrology and Well Hydraulics 2
ENGR 359 Geotechnical Engineering 2
ENGR 371 Biomaterials 3
ENGR 372 Cell and Tissue Engineering 3
ENGR 373 Biomechanics 3
ENGR 374 Biomedical Device Design 3
ENGR 375 Biomedical Imaging 3
ENGR 495 Independent Study 1-4
* The Math and Science elective may come from ENGR 271 or courses with prefixes ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, GEOL, MATH, and PHYS that are approved by the Physics and Engineering department. Check with your advisor to determine course availability.