General Information
The mission of the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences of the West Virginia University Institute of Technology closely reflects the mission of the Institution. The programs in the College of Engineering and Sciences address the professional engineering and science needs of industry, government, and business and prepare their graduate to be citizens of the state, national, and global communities. The programs provide for a student-centered education that balances career preparation with an understanding and appreciation of the traditional humanities and sciences. The programs strive to prepare tomorrow's engineers and scientists with a broad education necessary to effectively communicate technical concepts to a wide audience and to place technical solutions in a societal context. In addition, the College of Engineering and Sciences gives qualified students the opportunity to gain valuable experience practicing the fundamentals of engineering and science through the Co-Op program, as well as through the placement of students in intern positions.
Department of Biology
Biology
Minor Code - UT02
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
BIOL 111 | General Biology | 4 |
BIOL 112 | General Biology | 4 |
BIOL Electives (must include at least 9 credit hours of upper division courses) | 16 | |
Total Hours | 24 |
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems
Computer Science
Minor Code - UT24
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Student must earn a grade of C or better for each of the courses counted towards the minor. | ||
Required Courses | ||
CS 121 | Computer Science 1 | 4 |
CS 122 | Computer Science 2 | 0 or 4 |
Complete the requirements for one of the following tracks: | 8-9 | |
Programming Track | ||
Data Structures | ||
Intro Software Engineering | ||
Principles of Programming Languages | ||
Systems Track | ||
Introduction to Computer Organization | ||
C Programming | ||
Computer Systems | ||
Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
Introduction to Networking | ||
Database Management | ||
Compiler Construction | ||
Operating Systems Structure | ||
Cybersecurity Principles and Practice | ||
Artificial Intelligence | ||
Total Hours | 18-23 |
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics
Minor Code - UT14
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
MATH 155 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
MATH 156 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
MATH 251 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
MATH 261 | Elementary Differential Equations | 4 |
MATH 441 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
Mathematics Electives: MATH 300+ or 400+ Level Courses (excluding MATH 315) | 6 | |
Total Hours | 25 |
Department of Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Minor Code - UT04
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
An minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for this minor. | ||
Required Courses | ||
CHEM 115 & 115L | Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 116 & 116L | Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 233 & 233L | Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 234 & 234L | Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
Select two of the following courses: | 8 | |
Introductory Analytical Chemistry and Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | ||
Instrumental Analysis and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory | ||
Physical Chemistry 1 and Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory | ||
Physical Chemistry 2 and Physical Chemistry 2 Laboratory | ||
Any CHEM course(s) at the 300-level or higher | ||
Total Hours | 24 |
Accreditation
Computer Science within the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences has specialized accreditation through the Computing Accreditation Committee (CAC) of ABET.
The following programs within the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences have specialized accreditation through the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering