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Engineering (EGR)
The mission of the engineering major is to educate students in an engineering curriculum that embraces and supports the unique culture of Wake Forest by combining the liberal arts core, innovative entrepreneurship, and engineering.  The program provides an undergraduate engineering education that embodies the teacher-scholar ideal, emphasizing the close faculty-student engagement that is the hallmark of the Wake Forest community.  Our goal is to attract enthusiastic students from around the US and the world who will make important contributions to solving society’s most pressing problems, fulfilling the
Pro Humanitate
motto of Wake Forest University.
Declaring a Major
In declaring Engineering as a major, we recommend students declare as soon as they complete 40 credit hours at WFU. All students majoring in Engineering will be assigned an Engineering Faculty Major Advisor to support progress towards degree completion.
Students must first declare the major before declaring an Engineering Concentration.
Students choosing to double major in Engineering and another major may count any class
required
by both majors as fulfilling the requirements of both majors. The courses required for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree that fall into this category are:
EGR 111
EGR 112
EGR 211
EGR 212
EGR 311
EGR 312
EGR 313
EGR 314
EGR 315
PHY 113
PHY 113L
MTH 111
MTH 112
MTH 113
, and
MTH 205
. Any courses not on this list are considered electives.
Electives towards the required 47 credits of engineering may be counted for only one major. However, electives towards the required 30 credits of Math/Basic Science may count towards other majors as well, whether required or not.
Note that when a student declares a major or minor, the requirements for the major or minor that are in effect
at the time
of declaration will apply. See the
Requirements for Degrees
section for further details.
Study Abroad
Students considering study abroad should consult with the Engineering Academic Advisor. The second year or fall of the third year are the most flexible semesters for Engineering students to study abroad.
Students are recommended to go to the Study Abroad office to discuss potential programs during their first year. Students cannot take courses abroad to count towards any core Engineering courses (
EGR 111
EGR 112
EGR 211
EGR 212
EGR 311
EGR 312
EGR 313
EGR 314
, or
EGR 315
), however, they can take courses to count towards any other major or minor requirements. Courses taken to count towards EGR technical elective requirements are not pre-approved by the Engineering Department. To seek approval, the student must submit the course syllabus to the Engineering Academic Advisor for pre-screening and then submit all course work after course completion to be considered.
Undergraduate Research
At the start of each semester, we source research projects that our students can pursue via EGR 281s or EGR 381s. Students are encouraged to talk with Engineering Faculty if they are interested in pursuing research.
Internships
Unpaid internships may be eligible for course credit and the possibility of engineering technical elective credit.  Students should consult with their Engineering major advisor about course-credit options for internship opportunities.
Special Note.
Students enrolled at Wake Forest may not take courses in engineering at other institutions to satisfy the divisional requirement.
Contact Information
Department of Engineering
Wake Downtown
455 Vine Street
Bldg 60 South, Rm 460X
Major
Engineering, B.S.
Minor
Engineering, Minor
Engineering Courses for Divisional Credit
EGR 111. Introduction to Engineering Design. (4 h)
Introduction to the study and practice of engineering, systems thinking, design, research, creative and analytical problem-solving practices, and engineering for humanity. With laboratory. This course is targeted at students who are interested in majoring or minoring in Engineering. (D).
Required Engineering Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree
EGR 111. Introduction to Engineering Design. (4 h)
Introduction to the study and practice of engineering, systems thinking, design, research, creative and analytical problem-solving practices, and engineering for humanity. With laboratory. This course is targeted at students who are interested in majoring or minoring in Engineering. (D).
EGR 112. Introduction to Engineering Experimentation. (4 h)
Exploration of tools, processes, and quantitative and qualitative analysis for modern engineering practice. With laboratory.
EGR 211. Materials and Mechanics. (4 h)
Fundamentals of materials and mechanics (statics and dynamics) for engineering applications. With laboratory. P-
EGR 111
EGR 112
MTH 111
PHY 113
. P or C-
MTH 112
EGR 212. Transport Phenomena. (4 h)
An integrated course in the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer with emphasis on principles of conservation and transport of mass, energy, and momentum. With laboratory. P-
EGR 111
EGR 112
MTH 111
MTH 112
PHY 113
, and
CHM 111
/111L or
CHM 120
/120L or
PHY 114
/114L or
BIO 150
/150L. P or C-
MTH 113
EGR 311. Control Systems and Instrumentation. (4 h)
Fundamentals of circuits and semiconductor electronics as applied to the analysis and design of engineering instrumentation and control systems. With laboratory. P-
EGR 211
MTH 112
, and
CHM 111
/111L or
CHM 120
/120L or
PHY 114
/114L or
BIO 150
/150L. P or C -
MTH 205
(or
MTH 121
and
MTH 251
). Credit not allowed for
EGR 311
and
PHY 230
. Engineering majors MUST take
EGR 311
EGR 312. Computational Modeling in Engineering. (4 h)
Fundamentals of computational problem solving tools (programming, systems modeling, numerical methods) for diverse engineering applications, with consideration of the economic and ethical outcomes of decisions that are made using such techniques. With laboratory. P-
EGR 211
EGR 212
MTH 113
MTH 205
(or
MTH 121
and
MTH 251
). (QDA)
EGR 313. Capstone Design I. (1 h)
The first course of the capstone design experience. P or C-
EGR 311
EGR 314. Capstone Design II. (4 h)
The second course of the capstone design experience. With laboratory. P-
EGR 311
EGR 313
, P or C-
EGR 312
EGR 315. Capstone Design III. (4 h)
The third course of the capstone design experience. With laboratory. P-
EGR 314
General Elective Courses in Engineering
EGR 100. Basics of Prototyping with Hand and Power Tools. (1 h)
An introduction to the safe use of hand tools, power tools, and other machinery for creative prototyping and problem solving. This is a hands-on, project-based learning experience. Open to all majors and minors. Does not count towards engineering technical elective credit for EGR majors.
EGR 101. Basics of 3D Prototyping. (1 h)
An introduction to basic computer aided design (CAD) concepts and the safe use of 3D printers and other prototyping techniques. This is a hands-on, project-based learning experience. Open to all majors and minors. Does not count towards engineering technical elective credit for EGR majors.
EGR 113. Integrated Sciences. (4 h)
An integrated basic science course covering topics in the biological, chemical, and physical sciences.
EGR 280. Projects with Engineering for Non-Majors. (1-4 h)
Specialized and focused learning via experiential projects. With laboratory. May be repeated for credit.  P-Prerequisite override required.
EGR 281. Introductory Projects with Engineering for Majors. (1-4 h)
Specialized and focused learning via experiential projects. Does not count towards engineering technical elective credit. With laboratory. May be repeated for credit. P-Prerequisite override required.
EGR 300. Engineering Seminar. (1 h)
A seminar to expose students to diverse career paths that can be pursued with an engineering degree inspiring career exploration, to connect current students with Alumni and other external experts, and to infuse important topics and skills pertinent to career and professional development. May be repeated for credit. Pass/Fail only.
EGR 301. Special Topics in Engineering. (1-4 h)
Seminar and/or lecture and/or project-based and/or laboratory courses in selected topics. Does not count towards engineering technical elective credit unless a designation of 'Technical Elective' is noted. May be repeated if the course title changes. Prerequisites may vary; check with the department.
EGR 302. Engineering Internship. (0 h)
Independent study in Engineering under faculty mentorship. May be repeated. P-Prerequisite override required.
EGR 310. Capstone Design for Non-Majors. (1-4 h)
This course is designed for Engineering Minors or other students interested in participating in the engineering capstone design experience. May be repeated for credit. P-Prerequisite override required.
EGR 380. Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Prep. (1 h)
Review of engineering fundamentals in preparation for Fundamentals of Engineering exam. May be repeated for credit. P or C -
EGR 311
EGR 312
EGR 381. Engineering Research. (1-4 h)
Engineering research project conducted under the guidance of a research mentor. Does not count towards engineering technical elective credit unless a designation of “Technical Elective” is in the course title. Upon completion and review of project deliverables, engineering technical elective credit may be granted. May be repeated for credit. A total of three or more hours of approved
EGR 381
technical elective credit can be used to count as one course toward a concentration. P-Prerequisite override required.
EGR 382. Engineering Topics Abroad. (1-4 h)
Engineering topics course taken while abroad. Upon completion and review of course deliverables, engineering technical elective credit may be granted. May be repeated for credit. A total of three or more hours of approved
EGR 382
technical elective credit can be used to count as one course toward the concentration.
Engineering Technical Elective Courses
EGR 213. Mechanical Computer Aided Design I. (3 h)
Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) for mechanical assemblies and civil applications using a variety of CAD software tools. The course covers design planning of additive and subtractive techniques. Counts for ME and CEE Concentration. P-
EGR 111
EGR 214. Embedded Microcontroller Systems. (3 h)
Examination of the structure of digital electronic systems with specific focus on microcontroller architectures for embedded system applications, as well as interfacing with analog and digital peripherals. Counts for ECE Concentration. P-
EGR 112
and
CSC 111
or prerequisite override required.
EGR 215. Digital Electronics. (3 h)
Design and hardware implementation of digital electronic systems using basic boolean logic gates and other common digital logic tools such as multiplexers, decoders, flip-flops, shift registers, and counters. Counts for ECE Concentration. P–
EGR 112
EGR 216. Intro to Program for Engineers. (3 h)
Introductory programming fundamentals (predominantly in MATLAB) to develop good coding practices, function development, data processing and visualization, image processing fundamentals, graphical user interfaces, and more. Counts for ECE Concentration. P-
EGR 111
and
MTH 111
EGR 316. Mechanical Computer Aided Design II. (3 h)
Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) for mechanical systems with consideration of material properties, stress analysis, and manufacturability. Counts for ME Concentration. P-
EGR 211
EGR 213
EGR 317. Renewable Energy Systems. (3 h)
Fundamentals of renewable energy systems, including wind, solar, biomass, and hydroelectric with economic evaluation and understanding technological innovations. Counts for ME Concentration. P-
EGR 212
EGR 318. Biomimetic Engineering. (3 h)
Fundamentals of bioinspired design, functional modeling, and reverse engineering principles towards innovative solutions. Counts for ME, BME, or CEE Concentration. P-
EGR 211
or
EGR 212
or
PHY 262
EGR 319. Environmental Engineering. (3 h)
Fundamentals of environmental systems, including water treatment, air pollution, soil remediation, environmental risk assessment, and climate variation. Explore how engineers both leverage and sustain these systems and inform environmental and public health policies. Counts for CEE Concentration. P-
EGR 211
EGR 212
CHM 111
/111L.
EGR 320. Biomedical Engineering Applications. (3 h)
An overview of biomedical engineering applications such as cardiovascular fluid mechanics, biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, signal processing and instrumentation, and biomedical ethics. Counts for BME Concentration. P-
EGR 211
EGR 212
, and
MTH 205
(or
MTH 121
and
MTH 251
).
EGR 321. Chemical Engineering Separations. (3 h)
Theory and design of chemical separation processes, and related flow diagrams, by applying material and energy balances and chemical equilibria fundamentals. Includes distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, ion exchange, and gas absorption. Counts for MCE Concentration. P-
EGR 212
MTH 205
(or
MTH 121
and
MTH 251
),
CHM 122
(or
CHM 123
),
CHM 280
EGR 322. Materials Engineering and Characterization. (3 h)
Relationships between atomic structure, microstructure, and observable properties of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric materials. Measurement and modification of material properties. Counts for MCE Concentration. P-
MTH 112
, and
EGR 211
or
CHM 364
EGR 324. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineering. (3 h)
Fundamentals of hydrologic processes, estimating hydrologic fluxes, watershed-scale modelling, and open channel hydraulics. Counts for CEE and ME Concentration. P-
EGR 211
212
EGR 325. Medical Product Design. (3 h)
Fundamentals of innovative and user-centered product design processes. Use of clinical observations and client interviews to derive new medical device designs and analysis for improving system performance. Counts for BME Concentration. P–
EGR 211
EGR 212
EGR 326. Human Factors Engineering. (3 h)
A systems approach to understanding human-machine interfaces, psychology of design, ergonomics, human error and system reliability. P-
EGR 211
EGR 212
EGR 327. Microengineering. (3 h)
An overview of microengineering systems and an exploration of how size affects critical scaling law parameters, material properties, fabrication techniques, design and use. P-
EGR 211
EGR 212
EGR 328. Inverse Problems in Engineering. (3 h)
Fundamental approaches and techniques in solving inverse problems using mathematical, numerical, and statistical formulations. Applications include satellite remote sensing of the earth and environment, medical imaging, image and signal processing, and machine learning. Counts for CEE Concentration. P-
EGR 211
MTH 205
(or
MTH 121
and
MTH 251
),
MTH 113
. (
STA 111
highly encouraged but not required).
EGR 330. Infrastructure Systems Design. (3 h)
Explore principles of infrastructure systems through experiential learning and application of concepts to design or redesign a local system with consideration of technical, social, environmental, and economic factors. Counts for CEE Concentration. P-
EGR 211
EGR 212
EGR 331. Thermal Fluid Systems. (3 h)
Applying fundamentals of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics across diverse engineering applications in the analysis and design of thermal fluid systems. Counts for ME Concentration. P-
EGR 212
MTH 205
(or
MTH 121
and
MTH 251
).
EGR 332. Structural Engineering I. (3 h)
An introduction to structural engineering systems and materials such as steel, wood, and concrete. Emphasis on understanding the load path within real structures and how that impacts their design. Counts for CEE Concentration. P–
EGR 211
EGR 333. Tissue Engineering. (3 h)
Fundamentals of biomaterials, stem cells, and imaging technologies to analyze novel tissue engineering applications. Counts for BME Concentration. P-
EGR 211
and
EGR 212
EGR 334. Mobile Robotics. (3 h)
Introduction to mobile robotics, from hardware (energy, locomotion, sensors) and software (signal processing, control, localization, trajectory planning, high-level control). Counts for ECE and ME Concentration. P-
EGR 311
or
CSC 112
EGR 335. Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Design and Implementation. (3 h)
An introduction to field programmable gate array (FPGA) design and system implementation. Counts for ECE Concentration. P–
EGR 215
or
CSC 250
EGR 336. Healthcare Engineering. (3 h)
Beyond biomedical engineering, engineers play a critical role in bettering healthcare systems via big data analytics, next generation technologies, translational science and engineering, precision medicine, and diagnostic AI. Counts for BME Concentration. P –
EGR 312
EGR 337. Biofluid Mechanics. (3 h)
Introduction to Bioengineering principles applied to the cardiovascular system. Specifically, this course will apply relevant theories in Fluid Mechanics and Solid Mechanics to the cardiovascular system. Counts for BME and ME Concentration. P –
EGR 211
EGR 212
EGR 338. Bioprinting and Biofabrication. (3 h)
Engineering principles applied to bioprinting and biofabrication with fundamentals of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and tissue construct design principles. Counts for BME and MCE Concentration. P–
EGR 211
EGR 341. 3D Modeling and Additive Manufacturing. (3 h)
Fundamentals of a variety of 3D printing techniques for rapid prototyping, 3D modeling of standard machine elements, creation of engineering drawings and animations. Counts for ME Concentration. P-
EGR 211
EGR 342. Design of Machine Elements. (3 h)
Application of design theories to practical machine elements and selection of machine components for diverse applications. Counts for ME Concentration. P-
EGR 211
EGR 343. Biomaterials. (3 h)
Fundamentals of different types of biomaterials and their application across a diverse set of biomedical scenarios. Counts for BME and MCE Concentration. P-
EGR 211
EGR 344. Mechanics of Intelligent Material Systems. (3 h)
Fundamentals of material systems as actuator, sensors, and energy harvesters across diverse applications, including artificial muscle electroactive polymer technologies, with an emphasis on materials science and engineering design. Counts for MCE and BME Concentration. P-
EGR 211
EGR 345. System Engineering and Control Theory. (3 h)
Fundamentals of system engineering and control theory across diverse applications, including mechanical, electrical, environmental, biological, and socio-economic systems. With laboratory. P-
EGR 311
and
312
EGR 346. Engineering Analysis of Vibrations. (3 h)
Modeling and solution of free and forced vibrating dynamic systems, including single and multiple degree of freedom systems, as well as continuous systems. Applications includes earthquake modeling, beam and membrane vibrations, etc. Counts for ME and CEE Concentration. P-
EGR 211
EGR 347. Finite Element Analysis of Engineering Systems. (3 h)
Fundamentals of finite element methods and commercial finite element codes for solid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics applications in one, two, and three dimensions. Counts for ME Concentration. P–
EGR 312
EGR 348. Advanced Fluid Mechanics. (3 h)
Advanced fluid kinematics, finite control volume analysis, and differential analysis of fluid flows. Includes applications of inviscid and viscous flows, similitude, dimensional analysis, open channel flows, compressible flows and flow in turbomachines. Counts for ME Concentration. P-
EGR 212
EGR 349. Human Biomechanics. (3 h)
Fundamentals of human movement and modeling of skeletal, muscular, and neurological motion. Kinematic analysis of human movement, and kinetics (forces) required to generate movement. Counts for BME and ME Concentration. P-
EGR 211
EGR 350. Advanced Electronics. (3 h)
Exploration and applications of operational amplifiers and other analog linear integrated circuits. Counts for ECE Concentration. P–
EGR 311
EGR 351. Biomechanics of Animal Locomotion. (3 h)
Biological and mechanical principles of animal movement on both solid ground and through fluids, including flight, swimming, running, jumping, climbing, etc. Considers force production and patterns of movement including muscular action and vortex behavior. Counts for BME and ME Concentration. P-
EGR 211
EGR 212
EGR 352. Natural Hazards Engineering. (3 h)
An introduction to how natural hazards, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and others, affect the built environment and communities and how engineers can design for natural hazards considering life safety and resilience. Counts for CEE Concentration. P–
EGR 211
EGR 353. Green Energy Technologies. (3 h)
Fundamentals of energy conversion technologies and how “green” they are. Counts for CEE and MCE Concentration. P-
EGR 211
and
EGR 212
EGR 355. Engineering Economics. (3 h)
Modeling and evaluation of economic benefits and costs of projects involving engineering design and analysis. Methods include cash flow analysis, time value of money, cost benefit analysis, forecasting, financial management of technologies over their lifecycle, evaluation of new ventures, etc. For EGR Majors or prerequisite override required.
EGR 358. Underwater System Design. (3 h)
Focus on the design of underwater systems with emphasis on material, mechanical, electrical, and environmental considerations for operation in constrained and harsh environments. Project-based experiences involving hands-on design and implementation of electromechanical systems. Counts for ECE and ME concentrations. P-
EGR 311
EGR 212
. Programming experience recommended.
Chair
Michael Gross
Professors
Michael Gross,
Olga Pierrakos,
Saami Yazdani
Associate Professors
Patricia Clayton,
Courtney Di Vittorio, Erin Henslee, Lauren Lowman, Kyana Young
Assistant Professors
Hussein Abdeltawab,
Kyle Luthy
Associate Teaching Professor
Melissa Kenny
Assistant Teaching Professor
William Crowe
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