Major: Bachelor of Science

This is the list of SoE-approved Engineering Fundamentals courses that can be found at https://ughb.stanford.edu/courses/engineering-fundamentals opens in a new tab.

Required or applicable courses may vary depending on major and/or subplan. Please see your major and/or subplan for detailed information about your program's Engineering Fundamentals requirements.

This is the list of SoE-approved Science courses that can be found at https://ughb.stanford.edu/courses/science. opens in a new tab

Required or applicable courses may vary depending on major and/or subplan. Please see your major and/or subplan for detailed information about your program's Science requirements.

This is the list of SoE-approved Technology in Society (TiS) courses that can be found at https://ughb.stanford.edu/courses/tech-in-society. opens in a new tab

Required or applicable courses may vary depending on major and/or subplan. Please see your major and/or subplan for detailed information about your program's TiS requirements.

Subplan Overview

The A/E degree is NOT an ABET-accredited degree, as ABET accreditation is advantageous only for obtaining specific jobs that do not overlap with those that students obtaining the A/E degree would generally consider. The degree is accredited as part of Stanford’s accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The study of atmosphere and energy in this subplan prepares students to find the best ways to mitigate atmospheric problems, such as global warming and air pollution, by optimizing the use of natural energy resources (e.g., wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and marine resources); learning about the electrification of transportation, buildings, and industry; increasing the efficiency with which energy is used; and understanding the effects of energy technologies on the atmosphere.

Objectives and Outcomes

The objective of the A/E major is for students to:

• understand the complexities of large-scale air pollution and climate problems as well as clean, renewable, and efficient energy solutions to address the problems.

• gain skills and understanding of tools to create and assess new solutions that avoid exacerbating problems and avoid addressing one problem while exacerbating another.

The Curriculum

A/E students take classes in atmospheric sciences, energy sciences and engineering as well as classes that integrate the two fields. The curriculum is flexible in that students interested more in energy or more in atmosphere can take most of their engineering depth classes in their area of choice. Similarly, students desiring to focus more on technology or more on science can select the appropriate depth classes to suit their interests.

Careers

The Atmosphere/Energy undergraduate curriculum prepares undergraduates for careers in industry, research, consulting, government, non-governmental organizations, and academia. Through these careers students influence public policy, guide engineering design decisions, and support the implementation of equitable energy solutions.

Graduate Study

Students with a degree in Atmosphere/Energy are well prepared for graduate studies in our A/E and other CEE coterm (MS) programs as well as in sustainability science and practice, and programs in public policy, business, and law.

Exploring the Atmosphere/ Energy Major

Try one of these recommended introductory courses:

• APPPHYS 79N - Energy Options for the 21st Century

• CEE 34N - Wind Energy Explained

• CEE 63 - Weather and Storms

• CEE 64 - Air Pollution & Global Warming: History, Science & Solutions

• CEE 70 - Environmental Science and Technology (same as ENGR 90)

• ENGR 50E - Introduction to Materials Science, Energy Emphasis

• ENERGY 30N: Busting Energy Myths

 In addition, the Math, Science, Technology in Society, and Engineering Fundamentals courses required by the A/E major will also count toward most of the other School of Engineering majors (see course lists below; other major programs and their specific requirements are listed elsewhere on this site).

Instructions For Declaring Major in Engineering: Atmosphere/Energy (ENGR-BS)

Enter your major declaration for Atmosphere/Energy in Axess. Select ENGR-BS as your major and A/E as your subplan.

For instructions and guidelines, please go here:

https://cee.stanford.edu/academics-admissions/undergraduate-degrees/how-declare-cee-your-major opens in a new tab

If you have any questions, email the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Degree Progress and Curriculum Management, Rachel Stringari at rstring@stanford.edu

A total of 96 units are required, comprised of courses from the requirements below.

Complete at least one course from the list of SoE pre-approved Technology in Society course list found in the School Requirements section above.

The course the student uses to satisfy the TiS Requirement must be on this list the academic year in which the student took the course.

To fulfill the Capstone, 3 units of one of the following courses must be taken.

• CEE 161I is an Atmosphere-focused course.

• CEE 176A and 176B are Energy-focused courses.

• CEE 199 is a Skills-focused course.

Subject to the requirements outlined above, students have flexibility in selecting their depth electives and other courses to best suit their interests. If you would like to see two suggested programs outlined, one with an emphasis on energy studies and the other on atmospheric studies, go to the 4-Year Plans page and open the A/E plans. Either approach provides the necessary preparation for the master’s degree program in Atmosphere/Energy.

The Biomedical Computation program offers an honors option for qualified students, resulting in a BS with Honors degree in Engineering (ENGR-BSH, Biomedical Computation). An honors project is meant to be a substantial research project during the later part of a student’s undergraduate career, culminating in a final written and oral presentation describing the student’s project and its significance. There is no limit to the number of majors who can graduate with honors; any BMC major who is interested and meets the qualifications is considered.

1. Students apply by submitting the Honors Program Application Webform found on the BMC website and should be prepared to upload a 1-2 page proposal describing the problem the student has chosen to investigate, its significance, and the student’s research plan. This plan must be endorsed by the student’s research and academic advisors, one of whom must be a member of the Academic Council. In making its decision, the department evaluates the overall scope and significance of the student’s proposed work.

2. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA.

3. Students must complete three quarters of the research. All three quarters must be on the same project with the same advisor. A summer quarter counts as one quarter of research.

   • Ideally, funding should not be obtained through summer research college sources but rather through the UAR’s Student Grants Program. In no case can the same work be double-paid by two sources.

4. Students must complete a substantial write-up of the research in a publishable research paper format. This research paper is expected to be approximately 20-30 pages and must be approved by the student’s research advisor and a second reader.

5. Students submit an electronic pdf of their thesis, including the signature page signed by both readers, to Bioengineering student services. Students should review deadlines on the BMC website opens in a new tab. Students are emailed instructions on archiving a permanent electronic copy in Terman Engineering Library.

6. As the culmination of the honors project, each student presents their results in the Bioengineering Honors Poster Fair in spring quarter of their senior year.

See the Handbook for Undergraduate Engineering Programs (UGHB) for additional information and sample programs.

The Biomechanical Engineering major integrates biology and clinical medicine with engineering mechanics and design.

Research and teaching in the Biomechanical Engineering Group are primarily focused on neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular biomechanics, and cell and tissue mechanics. Research in other areas such as hearing, vision, ocean and plant biomechanics, biomaterials, biosensors, and imaging informatics are also conducted in collaboration with associated faculty in medicine, biology, and engineering.

The Biomechanical Engineering major provides a fundamental understanding of mechanics in the fields of biology and medicine. However, it is not normally recommended as a terminal degree. This major is well-suited for those interested in future graduate studies in bioengineering, medicine, or related areas. The course of study allows students to satisfy many pre-medical, pre-dental, or pre-paramedical fields.

General Major Requirements:

• All courses taken for the major must be taken for a letter grade if that option is offered by the instructor.

• All courses taken for the major must be included under one category.

• Minimum required grade for each course taken for the major is a C, and the minimum weighted GPA is 2.5 for courses taken for the major.

Complete at least one course from the list of SoE pre-approved Technology in Society course list found in the School Requirements section above. The course must be on the list the year that it is taken.