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Core Requirements
Core Curriculum
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MATH213
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS 4.0
III
MATH225
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
3.0
*
CHGN121
PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I
4.0
The Core Curriculum at Mines forms the foundation for advanced study
in the major fields. It is designed to give students the fundamental
knowledge and skills they will need and put to use in their majors
and in careers after graduation. Core courses provide students with
fundamental technical, mathematical, and writing skills. In Core courses,
students learn basic scientific procedures, principles, concepts, laws, and
theories relevant to all applied sciences. In addition, Core courses in the
humanities and social sciences help students develop interdisciplinary
perspectives on the ethical, social, and cultural contexts within which
engineering takes place.
PHGN100
PHYSICS I - MECHANICS
4.5
DESIGN (EPICS) I
3.0
The variety of courses in the Core Curriculum also provide students
with opportunities to develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking,
teamwork, design, and communication. Students who complete the
Core are well prepared to be lifelong learners and leaders who can work
effectively in an increasingly globalized world.
PAGN101
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
0.5
PAGN102
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
0.5
PAGN2XX
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
0.5
PAGN2XX
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
0.5
The Core Curriculum has three parts, the details of which can be
found below. All CSM students complete the courses in the Common
Core. Courses required in the Science Requirement and Engineering
Requirement vary according to the major field of study. Finally, all
students have a number of Free Elective courses. Free Electives are
usually taken in the last two years.
CSM101
*
2.0 semester hours are required in Differential Equations for
Geological Engineering majors. (MATH222)
Refer to the Degree Requirements section for each major program
under Undergraduate Programs and Departments (bulletin.mines.edu/
undergraduate/programs) for a listing of Core courses students should
take each semester.
**
A minimum of 2.0 credit hours. Neither PAGN101 or PAGN102
may be repeated for credit. See the Physical Education and
Athletics (http://bulletin.mines.edu/undergraduate/programs/
additionalprograms/physicaleducationandathletics) section for
specifics.
Overview: Core Course Requirements
In Design
EPIC151
In Humanities and the Social Sciences
LAIS100
NATURE AND HUMAN VALUES
4.0
LAIS200
HUMAN SYSTEMS
3.0
EBGN201
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
3.0
In Physical Education (four separate semesters including the
following)
In Freshman Orientation & Success
Core requirements are applicable to all undergraduate students:
In Mathematics and the Basic Sciences
MATH111
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS 4.0
I
MATH112
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS 4.0
II
39.0
*** A minimum of 9.0 hours are included with each degree-granting
program. With the exception of the restrictions mentioned below,
the choice of free elective courses to satisfy degree requirements is
unlimited. The restrictions are:
1. The choice must not be in conflict with any Graduation Requirements
(bulletin.mines.edu/undergraduate/undergraduateinformation/
undergraduatedegreerequirements).
2. Humanities and Social Sciences Requirement - Students in all
degree options must complete this requirement.
1) The Core Curriculum
0.5
***
Total Hours
1. Core Curriculum - Students in all degree options are required to
complete all course requirements listed in this group.
4. Engineering Requirement - Students pursuing an engineeringbased degree are required to complete the courses in this list.
However, each engineering program will place the courses in the
sophomore year or later based on the flow of the particular program.
These are not considered freshman year courses.
FRESHMAN SUCCESS SEMINAR
Free Electives
Core & distributed course requirements for Bachelor of Science degrees
are comprised of the four following groups:
3. Science Requirement - Students in all degree options are required
to complete a minimum of three out of five courses from this list. For
some majors the three courses are prescribed, while other majors
leave the choices to the student. See the Science Requirement chart
to determine the courses allowed for your particular major program.
**
2. Free electives to satisfy degree requirements may not exceed three
semester hours (3.0) in activity courses such as band, choir, studio art,
physical education, and athletics courses combined.
2) Humanities and Social Science
Requirement
H&SS Requirements are applicable to all undergraduate students:
Two courses from the approved list of requirements
*
At least one course at the 400-level from the approved list of
requirements
3.0
*
Total Hours
*
6.0
9.0
See the approved list in the Liberal Arts and International Studies
(https://nextbulletin.mines.edu/undergraduate/programs/earthscieng/
liberalartsandinternationalstudies) section of this Bulletin.
3) Science Requirement
The Science Requirement is applicable to all undergraduate students:
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Core Requirements
Complete a minimum of three of the five courses listed according to your
degree requirements on the following chart: (REQ = Required, CHOICE =
Student's Choice, N/A = Not Allowed)
Program
BIOL110
GEGN101 PHGN200 CHGN122 CSCI101
APPLIED MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS
CHOICE
CHOICE
REQ
CHOICE
REQ
CHEMISTRY
CHOICE
CHOICE
REQ
REQ
N/A
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
REQ
N/A
REQ
REQ
N/A
CHEMICAL & BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
REQ
N/A
REQ
REQ
N/A
CIVIL ENGINEERING
N/A
REQ
REQ
REQ
N/A
COMPUTER SCIENCE
CHOICE
CHOICE
REQ
CHOICE
REQ
ECONOMICS
CHOICE
CHOICE
CHOICE
CHOICE
CHOICE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
CHOICE
CHOICE
REQ
CHOICE
CHOICE
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
N/A
REQ
REQ
REQ
N/A
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
N/A
REQ
REQ
REQ
CHOICE
GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING
CHOICE
REQ
REQ
CHOICE
CHOICE
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
CHOICE
CHOICE
REQ
REQ
N/A
METALLURGICAL & MATERIALS ENGINEERING
CHOICE
CHOICE
REQ
REQ
N/A
MINING ENGINEERING
N/A
REQ
REQ
REQ
N/A
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
N/A
REQ
REQ
REQ
N/A
ENGINEERING PHYSICS
CHOICE
CHOICE
REQ
REQ
N/A
PHGN100
PHYSICS I - MECHANICS
4.5
PAGN102
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
0.5
SCI
Total Hours: 32.0
*
For scheduling purposes, registration in combinations of GEGN101,
BIOL110, LAIS100, EBGN201, and EPIC151 will vary between
the fall and spring semesters. Students admitted with acceptable
advanced placement credits will be registered in accordance with
their advanced placement status.
Course Descriptions for Core
Courses
1) Core Curriculum - Mathematics and the
Basic Sciences
Chemistry
Engineering Requirements are applicable to undergraduate students
in engineering disciplines as specified by the degree program. See
Department and Division program descriptions in this Bulletin for specific
courses required.
Mathematics
CHGN209
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL
THERMODYNAMICS
CBEN210
INTRO TO THERMODYNAMICS
MEGN361
THERMODYNAMICS I
4.0
16.0
4) Engineering Requirement (see degree
program listing)
One of the following Thermodynamics courses may be required:
Science Requirement
*
CHGN121
3.0
PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I
4.0
MATH111
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS 4.0
I
MATH112
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS 4.0
II
MATH113
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS 1.0
II - SHORT FORM
MATH122
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS 4.0
II HONORS
MATH213
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS 4.0
III
CEEN241
STATICS
3.0
EENG281
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS,
ELECTRONICS AND POWER
3.0
MATH214
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTIST AND ENGINEERS
III - SHORT FORM
1.0
9.0
MATH222
INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS FOR GEOLOGISTS &
2.0
Total Hours
The Freshman Year
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERS
*
Freshmen in all programs normally take similar subjects, as listed below:
MATH223
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS 4.0
III HONORS
Freshman
MATH224
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS 4.0
III HONORS
Fall
lec
lab
sem.hrs
CHGN121
PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I
4.0
MATH225
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MATH111
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS
AND ENGINEERS I
4.0
MATH235
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS HONORS
3.0
PHYSICS I - MECHANICS
4.5
*
Physics
EBGN201
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
3.0
LAIS100
NATURE AND HUMAN
4.0
Design - Engineering Practices Introductory Course Sequence
(EPICS)
FRESHMAN SUCCESS
SEMINAR
0.5
EPIC151
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
0.5
*
VALUES
CSM101
PAGN101
*
MATH112
EPIC151
lec
CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS
AND ENGINEERS II
DESIGN (EPICS) I
*
PHGN100
EPIC155
16.0
Spring
3.0
lab
DESIGN (EPICS) I
EPICS I GRAPHICS
3.0
**
1.0
Humanities and the Social Sciences
EBGN201
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
3.0
sem.hrs
LAIS100
NATURE AND HUMAN VALUES
4.0
4.0
LAIS200
HUMAN SYSTEMS
3.0
Physical Education
3.0
PAGN101
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
0.5
Colorado School of Mines
PAGN102
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
0.5
Freshman Orientation and Success
CSM101
FRESHMAN SUCCESS SEMINAR
0.5
*
Only one of MATH222 and MATH225 can be counted toward
graduation. Any student who completes MATH222 and then changes
majors out of Geology and Geological Engineering will be expected
to complete MATH225 to meet graduation requirements. (In this
case, MATH222 cannot be counted toward graduation in any manner
- even as a free elective.)
**
Completion of EPIC155 in lieu of EPIC151 is by permission only and
does not alter the total hours required for completion of the degree.
2) Humanities and Social Science
Requirement
See Liberal Arts and International Studies (http://lais.mines.edu/LAISHSS-Requirements) section for the list of approved courses and the
associated descriptions.
3) Science Requirement
BIOL110
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY I
4.0
CHGN122
PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II (SC1)
4.0
CSCI101
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE
3.0
GEGN101
EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
4.0
PHGN200
PHYSICS II-ELECTROMAGNETISM AND
OPTICS
4.5
4) Engineering Requirement
CEEN241
STATICS
3.0
CBEN210
INTRO TO THERMODYNAMICS
3.0
CHGN209
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL
THERMODYNAMICS
3.0
EENG281
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS,
ELECTRONICS AND POWER
3.0
MEGN361
THERMODYNAMICS I
3.0
NOTE:
Beginning Fall 2011, EPIC2xx courses can be taken in lieu of
EPIC251, subject to approval by academic departments granting
ABET-accredited engineering degrees. These courses adhere to the
Design EPICS II learning objectives, which are described for each
course.
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