USC Viterbi Undergrad Handbook by ETCH Creative

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UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

DEAN Yannis Yortsos EXECUTIVE VICE DEAN Gaurav Sukhatme VICE DEANS Erik Johnson, Brandi Jones, Ellis Meng, Assad Oberai, Cauligi Raghavendra, Timothy Pinkston SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN Kelly Goulis ASSOCIATE DEANS Matthew O’Pray Candace Teixeira

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s Undergraduate Handbook is published annually. Inquiries regarding this publication should be directed to: USC Viterbi School of Engineering Admission & Student Engagement, Ronald Tutor Hall 110 Los Angeles, California 90089-2900. Phone: (213) 740-4530; email: viterbi.studentservices@usc.edu This handbook draws heavily upon other official University publications including the USC Catalogue and a variety of departmentally-distributed information pieces. Although every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information found herein, the USC Catalogue and official addenda should be considered the documents of authority for all University students. The program requirements listed in the USC Catalogue supersede any information which may be contained in this or any other publication of any school or department. The University reserves the right to change its policies, rules, regulations, requirements and course offerings at any time. The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Handbook is intended to serve as a supplement, not a replacement, to the USC Catalogue. This publication is designed to synthesize all academic information pertinent to engineering undergraduates. Students entering USC Viterbi in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021 are bound by the requirements set forth in this booklet and the 2020-2021 University Catalogue. Undergraduate Program Accreditation The University of Southern California is accredited by WASC, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The Bachelor of Science degrees in aerospace engineering, astronautical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering and computer science, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, industrial and systems engineering, and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The Bachelor of Science degrees in computer engineering and computer science and in computer science are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

A Community of Honor “Excellence in all our endeavors” is part of my vision for the Viterbi School, and our shared endeavors as students and faculty include how we conduct ourselves in the classroom, in the lab, and in all academic activities. Our school is a vibrant cross-section of academic and social cultures, and we look for these experiences to merge into a common principle of high ethical standards. As students and faculty we recognize that our education and research are governed by the principles of USC and the Viterbi School of Engineering. The Viterbi School is a “Community of Honor” — the actions of one of us represent us all. Rather than having an academic culture drowning in rules and warnings, we aspire to a higher standard of conduct, one driven by a lifelong commitment to excellence in all our endeavors. But my hope is that our actions as an academic community will be determined instead by a sense of shared values and responsibility. This is our obligation as leaders at USC.

HONOR CODE

Engineering enables and empowers our ambitions and is integral to our identities. In the Viterbi community, accountability is reflected in all our endeavors.

Engineering+ Integrity Engineering+ Responsibility Engineering+ Community Think good. Do better. Be great. These are the pillars we stand upon as we address the challenges of society and enrich lives. The world has never relied more on engineers. The next few years will provide countless opportunities for our students and graduates, and along with these opportunities comes a greater responsibility to act ethically. As members of the Viterbi academic community we hold ourselves up to the highest standard of academic integrity. Let this vision guide us. Dean Yannis C. Yortsos

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Your Undergrad Experience Dear Students, I am thrilled to welcome you to the Viterbi community. You are joining a support network of faculty, staff and students that will be key to navigating this journey. Our expectations are simple. We expect you to treat every experience as an opportunity for growth and development. We expect for you to experience both success and challenges during your time here, but we also expect that you will learn to see failure not as an obstacle but as part of the natural learning process. Finally, we expect you to honor your whole person and to be kind to yourself.

When we give ourselves permission to “ fail, we, at the same time, give ourselves permission to excel.” ELOISE RISTAD

You are embarking on a rigorous engineering curriculum program which is why we would like to encourage you to draw on your Viterbi community and the full range of resources available to you. Remember that help is only a question away. And we get thousands of such questions! Each person you meet is one more opportunity to add to your network — to learn from each other’s experiences and grow from your own. Always remember that you have to be well to do well and that includes acknowledging and nurturing the emotional, physical and social parts of your lives. You don’t need to be everything. Just be yourself, find your passion and make your time here unique and purposeful. Kelly Goulis, Senior Associate Dean

WELLNESS RESOURCES AT USC

Student Counseling Services are available 24 hours a day at (213) 740-7711.

Take care of your physical health through primary care services at Engemann and Eric Cohen Health Services.

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Mindful USC offers a range of classes and workshops to the USC community. Download the Mindful USC app.

USC Recreational Sports can help support a balanced, healthy lifestyle through participation in recreational activities and physical activity.

The Office of Religious Life sponsors a variety of opportunities for exploring the spiritual dimensions of your life and learning.

Student Affairs Basic Needs Office helps students experiencing food, housing or financial insecurity.

Your Viterbi Journey Starts Here We see advising as more than just choosing classes and reviewing degree requirements. Your academic advisor is your coach, advocate, and resource in helping you define and accomplish your goals during your time at USC. Your advisor will help you design a personalized academic plan that reflects both your professional and co-curricular goals. MAKE YOUR JOURNEY UNIQUE TO YOU.

NICOLAS FILIP-SANCHEZ, Computer Science, Progressive Degree Program, Transfer Student, Senior Viterbi Involvement

USC Involvement

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Center for Engineering Diversity (CED)

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

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P rogressive Degree Program (PDP) in Applied Data Science

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Summer internships at Northrop Grumman and Ernst & Young, LLP

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Teaching Assistant for ITP 499 (Applied Python)

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Vice President of USC Men’s Rugby

“ I am a mentor to

freshmen engineering students, which is a great opportunity to give back and impart knowledge that I wish I would have had.”

ORIENTATION & WELCOME WEEK T he USC Welcome Experience begins with orientation and continues through your first semester. Academic advisors will help you enroll in courses over the summer while peer orientation advisors will be available to offer guidance as you transition to college. on’t miss the chance to meet everyone at Viterbi’s New Student Welcome D on August 20th!

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your timeline through

ADVISING

Viterbi students meet with their academic advisor every semester for mandatory advisement. Appointments take place before your assigned registration date and time each semester.

END OF SEMESTER Still have questions? You can still meet with your advisor to help you finish out the semester strong.

Advising sessions help ensure that you are working towards your goals, meeting your degree requirements, and staying on track for graduation.

SEMESTER START

Stay Connected!

Have any questions about the drop/add deadline, how to get involved, or anything else?

Take advantage of inperson or online Drop-In Advising for quick questions!

REGISTRATION The Registrar’s Office will assign you a Permit to Register—a specific day and time you are eligible to register for classes. Until that time, you can build your ideal schedule through

MID-SEMESTER Viterbi advisors meet with students each semester for Mandatory Advisement to talk about classes and explore how to make your interests into a reality. Check your STARS Report for the most up-to-date information on your degree progress.

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my.usc.edu and Web Registration.

Academic Resources Viterbi offers a number of resources specifically designed to support you in your transition to college. Whether you have a computer science programming question for a Viterbi Learning Program peer tutor or want to learn more about your instructor during their office hours, finding help for your courses is only one question away. There’s no one way to be a Viterbi student and there’s no one way to learn.

JACK CAGNEY, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Senior Viterbi Involvement

USC Involvement

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Freshman Academy Coach

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USC Tour Guide

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Engineering Honors Program (EHP)

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Renaissancer Scholar

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Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP)

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Minor in Public Health

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ndergraduate Researcher, with Dr. Sze-chuan Suen, U creating stochastic simulations to track HIV and CKD progressions

I nternship at Taipei Medical University, USC Career Center’s Global Fellows Program

“ Throughout my time as an Academy Coach, I had the opportunity to support

and connect with different first-year students, helping them as they adjusted to their first semester in college. Watching my students grow over the semester — from shy new students who hesitated to talk to the person next to them, to suddenly having their friend group be in the class — was amazing.”

FRESHMAN ACADEMY All first-year students in Viterbi are invited to enroll in Freshman Academy (ENGR 102), a class that allows new Viterbi students to learn about the field of engineering, understand how engineers think and approach problem-solving, and examine the ethical, societal, and political impact of engineering. engineering students who serve as mentors and resources for questions coaches Upper-division about student life in Viterbi

STUDENTS LEARN FROM

and enthusiastic professors who get to know students individually and faculty Experienced provide insight on their research and careers innovators, researchers, and USC alumni in the engineering leaders in the field Professionals, field who share their experiences just for Academy students

*Students starting in the spring semester can participate in Spring Academy.

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Viterbi Learning Program The Viterbi Learning Program is your resource in enhancing your educational experience by supporting your classroom learning through peer mentoring, tutoring, academic skills workshops, and group study sessions. Viterbi tutors are certified peer tutors who were once in your spot and can offer their advice, insight and ability to help you hone in on specific course questions.

NAMAN JAIN, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Senior Viterbi Involvement ●

Center for Engineering Diversity (CED)

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Viterbi Learning Program Tutor

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Summer Internship at Analysis Group (Economic Consulting)

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Minor in Business Finance

USC Involvement ●

Ping Pong Posse

“I really enjoyed working with students and helping

them better their understanding of certain subjects. Tutoring helped me learn the art of relationship building. I’ve enjoyed meeting lots of new people, and adapting my style of teaching to suit each individual’s needs.” WAYS WE CAN HELP

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One-on-one tutoring with certified peer tutors Tutor Matching Service (TMS) to find available tutors for your classes Virtual Go-Board platform for online appointments and tutoring sessions Drop-in tutoring for quick questions on specific subjects Writing consultations for help on essays and research papers

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Expanding Your Classroom Experience At Viterbi, we believe that learning occurs in any space where you choose to learn. We encourage you to take advantage of any opportunity to put your classroom knowledge into practice — through undergraduate research, internships, student organizations, or volunteer activities.

“ In my classes, there’s always a correct answer — in research, you’re the one that has to come up with the answer, and I find that to be one of the most exciting things that an undergrad has the opportunity to participate in.”

MIKE SHAO, Chemical Engineering, Junior Viterbi Involvement ●

Freshman Academy Coach

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Mentor in APASS Peer Mentor program

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VP of Finance for American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

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Engineering Honors Program (EHP)

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Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP)

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Minor in Business Finance

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Undergraduate Researcher in Armani Research Lab

USC Involvement ●

Discretionary Fund Director of Undergraduate Student Government (USG)

“ As an underclassman, I was able to get a better idea of how I wanted to shape

my academic career by talking to various juniors and seniors, and I love doing the same for the new students.”

MORE ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Supplemental Instruction

Instructor Office Hours

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USC Kortschak Center for Learning & Creativity

The Math Center

The Writing Center

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING (NAE) GRAND CHALLENGES SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Grand Challenges program promotes the ideals of life quality, health solutions, security, and sustainability through research, entrepreneurship, service, and global engagement. You can design your own unique educational experience by creating a solution to one of the theme areas below. Become one of the select students to graduate as an NAE Grand Challenges Scholar. Applications available during the summer. S ustainability

Security

Make solar energy economical ● Provide energy from fusion ● Develop carbon sequestration methods ● Manage the nitrogen cycle ● Provide access to clean water

Secure cyberspace ● Prevent nuclear terror ● Restore and improve urban infrastructure

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Joy of Living Enhance virtual reality ● Advance personalized learning ● Engineer the tools of scientific discovery ●

Health Engineer better medicines Advance health informatics ● Reverse-engineer the brain ● ●

SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS COMPETENCY

TALENT/RESEARCH COMPETENCY

ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETENCY

MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCY

MULTIDISCIPLINARY COMPETENCY

VITERBI RESEARCH FELLOWS PROGRAM

W.V.T. RUSCH UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING HONORS PROGRAM (EHP)

The Viterbi Research Fellows Programs is the hub of undergraduate research in Viterbi and provides students opportunities to participate in research, explore potential careers in research and development, and learn from faculty and graduate mentors. This year-long program culminates with a symposium, with awards for the top presenters. Program applications available each semester.

Students can apply to the EHP program after their first semester and pursue a thematic track in either Innovation or Research with the completion of an honors project. UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2022-2023

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COMMUNITY

The relationships you build at Viterbi are an important part of your undergraduate experience. This is your time for self-exploration, leadership development, and service, as well as interpersonal and professional growth. We encourage you to start creating a strong community and network of faculty, peers, and staff who can help guide and support you throughout your undergraduate career.

“ I really enjoy the family that NSBE has created and the career

opportunities that it provides. I have attended both the National and Regional Conference this past year and they are wonderful opportunities for college students to visualize their future.”

MARK PARENT, Civil Engineering, Sophomore Viterbi Involvement Center for Engineering Diversity (CED)

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Minor in Sports Business Management

Viterbi Student Ambassador

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Viterbi Summer Overseas

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National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE), Executive Board ●

CENTER FOR ENGINEERING DIVERSITY The Center for Engineering Diversity (CED) exists to build a community of authentic engineers from historically-underrepresented backgrounds. CED’s programs and services promote professional development, support academic excellence, and develop leadership skills. We strive to graduate ethical leaders equipped to improve our global community through discovery and innovation. LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Support peer-to-peer leadership opportunities and personal skill building within CED, design teams, and student organizations.

ACADEMICS Provide supplemental learning instruction, peer-led tutoring groups, and collaborative learning communities with student organizations.

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CED

DISCOVERY Facilitate mentoring relationships and exploration into research and industry to gain hands-on experiences and active learning opportunities outside of the classroom.

Creating your Community Student organizations are a great way for you to get involved and connect with your peers. Many student organizations actively sponsor a number of professional, social, and service programs. Can’t find exactly what you are looking for? Start your own!

SABRINA FALCON, Chemical Engineering, First Generation, Transfer Student, Senior Viterbi Involvement Center for Engineering Diversity (CED)

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

Mentor for the American Institute of Chemical Engineering and Women in Engineering (AIChE/WIE )

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Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

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Society of Cosmetic Chemists

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Undergraduate Researcher in Melot Lab

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“ I am the co-founder of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. I enjoyed working with professionals to collaborate with our organization. It made me so happy when companies sent us internship opportunities to give to our members. Professionals loved meeting our members and were always impressed with their interest and understanding. I loved loved loved figuring out new ways to get members involved in the industry and show them every way in which they could get involved.”

OF VITERBI STUDENT ORGANIZATION PRESIDENTS ARE WOMEN

50 %

D R AN E Y N R N E DI SCOV S DI SERIE

62 %

W M IN OM EET DU EN ST IN RY TAL TECH INDKUS WITH STRY

Viterbi’s Women in Engineering (WIE) program supports female engineering students in finding personal and professional success, during their time at USC Viterbi and beyond.

C MI S E S AD CE S ACSUCERIE S

MENTOR PROGRAM

WOMEN IN ENGINEERING

WOMEN IN THE 2019 FIRST- YEAR CLASS

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Engaging your Community We recognize that you are more than just an engineering student and that your classroom experiences, affiliations, and participation in organizations can intersect and overlap in dynamic ways. As you expand your network, learning spaces, and perspective, your opportunities to engage in whatever ways you choose will also expand.

SHPE

CED

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

SWE

Society of Women Engineers

KIUEL

Klein Institute for Undergraduate Engineering Life

SASE

Center for Engineering Diversity

Social Events General Meetings Networking Nights Community Study Space Undergraduate Mentor Programs Professional Development Workshops Regional and National Conferences Wellness Weekends Community Services Engineering Week Study Nights

Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

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QuEST

Queers in Engineering, Science and Technology

AΩE Alpha Omega Epsilon

NSBE

National Society of Black Engineers

Supporting your Community Locally and globally As a USC Viterbi student, you now have the opportunity to become a heroic engineer. Dean Yannis Yortsos has encouraged students, faculty, and staff to collectively volunteer 100,000 hours per year to improve our local communities. In the dean’s words, “Such outreach would cultivate a mindset of societal consciousness, a mindset of societal impact of engineering.” Join us in changing the conversation about engineering, and in unleashing its power for the greater good.

“ Immersing myself in such a different

environment in Antigua, Guatemala, provided me with a better perspective on how different medicines can best suit the health needs of different populations like those in rural areas.”

NEELESH BAGRODIA, Biomedical Engineering, Senior Viterbi Involvement

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Undergraduate Researcher in Dr. Pin Wang’s Lab, focusing on oncology research Tsinghua Undergraduate Research Program

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Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering (ASBME)

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Engineering Honors Program (EHP)

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rand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) — Working G towards the challenge of Engineering Better Medicine

Medical Involvement

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Summer Internship in Vascular Division at Abbott

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E ngineers Without Borders (EWB) — Brought clean water access to a community in Antigua, Guatemala

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Hudson Clinic Volunteers

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Global Medical Training

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Kaiser Permanente Medical Preceptorship

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Viterbi Impact Program (VIP) Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Troy Camp Joint Educational Program (JEP) Viterbi K-12 STEM Outreach Center

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Global Experiences Find your passion, here and abroad Service learning and globalization programs foster a community that recognizes the importance of connecting and contributing to both the surrounding community and beyond.

“Engineers are meant to be technically-strong

individuals who are not afraid to throw themselves into new and unexpected situations. Essentially, engineers need to be able to adapt to unfamiliar environments and perspectives, and what better way to do that than through study abroad.”

PIRIL NERGIS, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Junior Viterbi Involvement ●

Freshman Academy Coach

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Summer Internship at Intel

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Queers in Engineering, Science and Technology (QuEST)

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Viterbi Summer Overseas

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Progressive Degree Program (PDP) in Electrical Engineering

USC Involvement

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OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITIES

Viterbi International Exchange Program Problems Without Passports Viterbi iPodia Program USC Semester Abroad Viterbi Summer Overseas Program

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Resident Advisor

degree

REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS USC’s General Education requirements, or “GE” for short, prepare you to become informed citizens of the 21st century by learning to think critically and evaluate competing ideas. These requirements are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the challenges of a globalized world.

GE A The Arts GESM General Education Seminar GE B Humanistic Inquiry GE G Citizenship in a Global Era GE B Humanistic Inquiry GE C Social Analysis GE H Traditions and Historical Foundations GE C Social Analysis GE D Life Sciences GE E Physical Sciences GE F Quantitative Reasoning Some GE courses can double count for two requirements. Talk to your advisor. GENERAL EDUCATION SEMINAR (GESM)

WRITING REQUIREMENT

DOUBLE COUNT GE COURSES

All first-year students must take one of the Core Literacy courses in the GE Seminar format. These specially-designated seminars take place in a small classroom setting.

All majors are required to complete two writing courses: WRIT 150 (Writing and Critical Reasoning) and WRIT 340 (Advanced Writing) as part of your degree requirements.

Engineering students are encouraged to satisfy GE G and GE H with a course that double counts. Your GESM course should be taken in categories A, B, or C. UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2022-2023

Degree Requirements Students may receive a combined maximum of 32 elective units for college courses taken prior to high school graduation and/or examinations (e.g., AP, IB, or other international exams) taken before matriculation at a two-year or four-year college. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS SCORE OF 4 OR 5

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) HL EXAMS SCORE OF 5, 6 OR 7

Calculus AB -> MATH 125 + GE-F

Mathematics (5 or 6) -> MATH 125 + GE-F

Calculus BC (score of 4) -> MATH 125 + GE-F

Mathematics (7) -> MATH 126 + GE-F

Calculus BC (score of 5) -> MATH 126 + GE-F

Chemistry (6 or 7) -> CHEM 105aL + GE-E

Chemistry -> CHEM 105AL + GE-E

Biology (6 or 7) -> BISC 120L OR 220L + GE-D

Biology -> BISC 120L OR 220L + GE-D

Physics -> GE-E

Economics -> GE-F

Art History -> GE-A

History of Africa & the Middle East -> GE-H

Statistics -> GE-F

History of Asia/Oceania -> GE-H

Macroeconomics -> GE-F

History of the Americas -> GE-H

Microeconomics -> GE-F

History of Europe -> GE-H

European History -> GE-H

Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts -> GE-A

U.S. History -> GE-H

Global Politics -> GE-G

World History -> GE-H

Please refer to your advisor for additional exam equivalencies.

A-LEVEL EXAMS Chemistry -> CHEM 105A + GE-E Physics -> GE-E Mathematics -> MATH 125 + GE-F

SPECIAL PHYSICS NOTE FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AP Physics C (Mechanics and Electricity/Magnetism), IB Physics (HL) and A-level physics exams are not equivalent to PHYS 151 or PHYS 152 but students may be able to fulfill the science requirements for these majors with exam credits. Talk to your advisor if you took any of these exams.

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AEROSPACE & MECHANICAL

Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Aerospace and mechanical engineers (AME) design complex mechanical, thermal, fluidic, acoustical, optical, and electronic systems, with characteristic sizes ranging from microns to tens of kilometers. Such systems are used everywhere, from the depths of the ocean to near-earth, planetary, interplanetary, and galactic space. JOIN ONE OF AME’S DESIGN TEAMS ● Advanced Spacecraft Propulsion and ENergy (ASPEN) ● AeroDesign Team (ADT) ● USC Racing (FSAE) ● USC Formula Electric ● Recumbent Vehicle Design Team (RVDT) ● Solar Car* ● Autonomous Underwater Vehicle* *also in CSCI and ECE

POPULAR STUDY ABROAD SITES ● University of Auckland ● University of Edinburgh ● University of Melbourne ● Queen Mary, London

PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ● American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) ● SAE International

Thinking about studying abroad? Spring of sophomore year is the recommended time for AME students.

RESEARCH

CAREERS

Dr. Paul Ronney LAB: Combustion Physics Lab RESEARCH FOCUS: Combustion problems but more generally on “chemically-reacting flows” RESEARCH PROJECT: Efficient propulsion systems for clusters of small satellites COURSES: AME 101 (Intro to Mechanical Engineering and Graphics) and AME 436 (Energy and Propulsion) FUN FACT: Dr. Ronney was the Payload Specialist Astronaut (Alternate) for two Space Shuttle missions in 1997

Alejandro Gonzalez

Class of 2019, Aerospace Engineering Advanced Concepts Engineer at The Boeing Company My job is to create future aircraft and aircraft technologies. Specifically, I use engineering tools to evaluate new concepts that can be applied to aircraft in order to better improve them for customers and the world as a whole. I love that I get to do exactly what I went to school for. You often hear that people attend college and get a degree that they “never use,” but I use the fundamentals and skills that I learned at USC every day. Advice? Get involved with the AeroDesign Team!

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FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

GESM (GE B)

WRIT 150

GE C

AME 261

GE D*

GE C

GE A*

WRIT 340

AME 105

AME 201

GE B 4

MATH 126 or MATH 129*

MATH 125 (GE F)* 4

MATH 125

AME 204

PHYS 151Lg or 161Lg or 171L 4

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

PHYS 151L, (MATH 226)

AME 231L

AME 341aL

PHYS 152L or 162L, MATH 126 or 127 or 129

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

AME 341bL

AME 451

AME 302, MATH 245 3

AME 481 3

AME 441aL

AME 341aL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 341bL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 1

AME 436

AME 310, AME 309 or CE 309

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

PHYS 152

PHYS 153L

AME 204, (AME 301)

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

MATH 226g, PHYS 152Lg

AME 201, (MATH 245)

AME 308

(AME 204)

AME 309

MATH 226 or 227 or 229

ASTE 280

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ITP 168 2

PHYS 152L

WRIT 150

AME 404

MATH 245

AME 310

MATH 245

CHEM 105AL or MASC 110L*

ENGR 102

AME 302

AME 201 or CE 205

MATH 226 or 229

MATH 126 or 129

AME 301

AME 201 or CE 205

MATH 226 or MATH 229

PHYS 151L (GE E)

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

WRITING (8 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or MATH 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or MATH 229: Calculus III MATH 245: Mathematics of Phys. and Engr.

WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

PHYSICS (12 UNITS) PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism PHYS 153L: Optics and Modern Physics

CHEMISTRY/MATERIALS SCIENCE (4 UNITS) CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* or MASC 110L: Materials Science

GENERAL EDUCATION (32 UNITS) GE A The Arts (1 Course)* GE B Humanistic Inquiry (2 Courses) GE C Social Analysis (2 Courses) GE D Life Sciences (1 Course)* GE E Physical Sciences (1 Course)* GE F Quantitative Reasoning (1 Course)* GE G,H Global Perspectives (2 Courses)* GESM General Education Seminar (1 Course)

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ENGINEERING (67 UNITS) AME 105: Intro. to Aerospace Engineering AME 201: Statics AME 204: Strength of Materials AME 231L: Mechanical Behavior of Materials AME 261: Basic Flight Mechanics AME 301: Dynamics AME 302: Dynamic Systems AME 308: Comp. Aided Analysis for Design AME 309: Dynamics of Fluids AME 310: Engineering Thermodynamics I AME 341aL: Mechoptronics Laboratory I AME 341bL: Mechoptronics Laboratory II AME 404: Comp. Solutions to Engr. Problems AME 436: Energy and Propulsion AME 441aL: Senior Projects Laboratory AME 451: Linear Control Systems I AME 481: Aircraft Design ASTE 280: Astronautics & Space Environment I ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy ITP 168: Introduction to MATLAB TECHNICAL ELECTIVES

AEROSPACE & MECHANICAL

Optional Course Tracks for Aerospace Engineering The Aerospace Engineering curriculum covers foundational concepts in a number of areas, ranging from dynamics and aerodynamics to computer-aided analysis for design and computational solutions to engineering problems. Through the first several semesters, students will gain exposure to foundational concepts in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Students following the standard program will have the opportunity to take more technical and AME Core electives, while students pursuing one of the following specialized tracks will take speciﬁc courses relative to the specialization. Aeronautics

Structures

FOURTH YEAR

Controls

FOURTH YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

GE A*

WRIT 340

GE A*

WRIT 340

GE A*

WRIT 340

AME 451

AME 302, MATH 245

AME 485

AME 204

AME 420 or 451 3

AME 441a 3

or CE 358 CE 225

AME 309

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 341bL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 481

AME 459 or 480

AME 408 AME 204 or CE 225 or CE 458 (CE 108, 358) or (ITP 168, AME 353) 3

AME 481

AME 341bL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 443

AME 441a

MATH 245

AME 310, (AME 309 or CE 309) 3

AME 420 or 451 or EE 482

AME 453 MATH 245 or AME 420 5

MATH 245

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

Design FOURTH YEAR FALL

GE A* AME 302

AME 331

AME 310, (AME 309 or CE 309) 3

AME 341b 3

AME 331

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

WRIT 340

GE A*

WRIT 150

AME 310, (AME 309 or CE 309) 3

AME 302, MATH 245

AME 310, (AME 309 or CE 309) 3

AME 481

AME 459 or 480

AME 481

PHYS 153 3

SPRING

AME 441a AME 341bL

WRIT 150

AME 436

AME 302, MATH 245

AME 430

AME 309

FALL

WRIT 340 4

AME 451

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

GE C 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 403 AME 204 or AME 420

2 1 1

SPRING

AME 341aL

AME 451

WRIT 150

AME 436

AME 302, MATH 245

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

THIRD YEAR

(MATH 245)

AME 310, (AME 309 or CE 309) 3

Thermal Systems

MATH 245

AME 441a

AME 460

WRIT 150

AME 436

AME 451

AME 310, (AME 309 or CE 309) 3

AME 481

AME 457 AME 310, (AME 309 or CE 309) or AME 443

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 436

AME 459

AME 341bL

WRIT 150

PHYS 152

AME 436

AME 451

AME 414 AME 310 or PHYS 316 (PHYS 151, MATH 226) 3 or 4

AME 341bL

AME 430 AME 331

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 408

AME 441a 4

AME 204 or CE 225

OPTIONAL WRIT 340 ELECTIVE WRIT 150

UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2022-2023

AEROSPACE & MECHANICAL

Mechanical Engineering FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

GESM (GE B)

WRIT 150

GE C

GE D*

WRIT 340

GE B

AME 302, MATH 245

AME 201

GE A*

AME 101L 3

MATH 125

CHEM 105aL or MASC 110L*

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

PHYS 151L (GE E)

MATH 245

PHYS 152L

AME 310

AME 309

AME 341aL

AME CAPSTONE ELECTIVE

3 or 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME CORE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME CORE

AME 341bL

AME 341aL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 441aL

AME 341bL

AME CORE

AME DESIGN ELECTIVE

AME 310, (AME 309 or CE 309)

AME 331

PHYS 152L or 162L, MATH 126 or 127 or 129

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

GE C 3

AME CORE

AME 201, (MATH 245)

MASC 310

MATH 226 or 227 or 229 3

AME 308

PHYS 152L

MATH 245

AME 204, (AME 301)

PHYS 153L

PHYS 151L, (MATH 226)

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ITP 168

ENGR 102

AME 451

AME 302

AME 201 or CE 205

MATH 226 or 229

MATH 126 or 129

AME 301

AME 201 or CE 205

MATH 226 or MATH 229

MATH 126 or MATH 129*

MATH 125 (GE F)*

AME 204

PHYS 151Lg or 161Lg or 171L 4

WRIT 150

SPRING

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 1

MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

WRITING (8 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or MATH 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or MATH 229: Calculus III MATH 245: Mathematics of Phys. and Engr.

WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

PHYSICS (12 UNITS) PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism PHYS 153L: Optics and Modern Physics

CHEMISTRY/MATERIALS SCIENCE (4 UNITS) CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* or MASC 110L: Materials Science

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING (66 UNITS) AME 101L: Intro. to Mech. Engr. & Graphics AME 201: Statics AME 204: Strength of Materials AME 301: Dynamics AME 302: Dynamic Systems AME 308: Comp. Aided Analysis for Design AME 309: Fluid Dynamics AME 310: Engineering Thermodynamics I AME 331: Heat Transfer AME 341aL: Mechoptronics Laboratory I AME 341bL: Mechoptronics Laboratory II AME 441aL: Senior Projects Laboratory AME CORE AME DESIGN ELECTIVE AME CAPSTONE ELECTIVE ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy ITP 168: Introduction to MATLAB MASC 310: Mechanical Behavior of Materials TECHNICAL ELECTIVES

GE: Engineering students are encouraged to satisfy GE G and GE H with a course that also satisfies a Core Literacy. GE H may be satisfied by AP/IB. Additionally, your GESM course should be taken in categories A, B, C, or D only. See page 15 for more information and consult your advisor for detailed assistance. OPTIONAL ELECTIVES: Consult with your academic advisor to explore optional elective courses. These courses are not required. AME CORE: Any upper-division AME course not already required. AME CAPSTONE: AME 409, 415, 423, 430 or 443. AME DESIGN ELECTIVE: AME 408, 430 or any special topic design course.

3-6

AEROSPACE & MECHANICAL

Optional Course Tracks for Mechanical Engineering The Mechanical Engineering curriculum covers foundational concepts in a number of areas, ranging from dynamics and aerodynamics to computer-aided analysis for design to computational solutions to engineering problems. Through the first several semesters, students will gain exposure to foundational concepts in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Students following the standard program will have the opportunity to take more technical and AME Core electives, while students pursuing one of the following specialized tracks will take specific courses relative to the specialization.

Computational

Design

FOURTH YEAR

Dynamics & Controls

FOURTH YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

ITP 165

GE C

AME 204 or CE 225

AME 305

GE C

(EE 301 or AME 302) and PHYS 152

MATH 445

AME 404

AME 415

CSCI 455 3

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 341b

AME 408

AME 303

AME 436

AME 457

TECH ELECTIVE

AME 310 and (AME 309 or CE 309) 3

AME 310 and (AME 309 or CE 309)

AME 331

AME 441aL

TECH ELECTIVE

AME 341bL

AME 310

AME 414

AME 430

MATH 245

AME 441a

MATH 245

AME 443

AME 420 or 451 or EE 482

AME 453

AME 301, CE 235

AME 420

GE C 3

AME 415

MATH 245

SPRING

TECH ELECTIVE 3

AME 420

TECH ELECTIVE

AME 204 or CE 225

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 3

AME 341bL

AME 302, MATH 245

AME 409

AME 441a

AME 204

AME 441a

FOURTH YEAR FALL

AME 423

AME 451

AME 204

AME 410

AME 408

EE 141L

AME 403

AME 451

MATH 245 or 225 3

Thermo & Fluids

TECH ELECTIVE

AME 341bL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL GE C ELECTIVE 3 1

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 3

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 3

UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2022-2023

AEROSPACE & MECHANICAL

Mechanical (Petroleum) Engineering FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

GESM (GE B)

WRIT 150

GE C

GE B

WRIT 340

AME 302

GE C

GE D*

AME 101L

AME 201

GE A* 3

MATH 126 OR MATH 129*

MATH 125 (GE F)* 4

MATH 125

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

MATH 126 or 129

PHYS 151L (GE E)

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 301

PHYS 153L 4

AME 310

CHEM 105aLg or 115aLg, MATH 245, PHYS 151L

AME 201, (MATH 245)

AME 408

PTE 463

AME 341bL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 341bL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 441aL

AME 341aL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 1

MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

ENGINEERING (66 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or MATH 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or MATH 229: Calculus III MATH 245: Mathematics of Phys. and Engr.

AME 101L: Intro. to Mech. Engr. & Graphics AME 201: Statics AME 204: Strength of Materials AME 301: Dynamics AME 302: Dynamic Systems AME 308: Comp. Aided Analysis for Design AME 309: Fluid Dynamics AME 310: Engineering Thermodynamics I AME 331: Heat Transfer AME 341aL: Mechoptronics Laboratory I AME 341bL: Mechoptronics Laboratory II AME 408: Comp. Aided Design of Mech Systems AME 409: Senior Design Project AME 441aL: Senior Projects Laboratory ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy ITP 168: Introduction to MATLAB PTE 461: Formation Evaluation PTE 463L: Intro. to Transport Processing in Porous Media PTE 464L: Petroleum Reservoir Engineering PTE 465L: Drilling Technology MASC 310: Mechanical Behavior of Materials TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

PHYSICS (12 UNITS) PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism PHYS 153L: Optics and Modern Physics

CHEMISTRY/MATERIALS SCIENCE (4 UNITS) CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* or MASC 110L: Materials Science

WRITING (8 UNITS) WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

AME 204 or CE 225 3

AME 310, (AME 309 or CE 309)

AME 409

PTE 464

PHYS 152L or 162L, MATH 126 or 127 or 129

PTE 465

AME 309

AME 331

PTE 461

AME 341aL

PHYS 152L and 408b

MATH 226 or 227 or 229

AME 308

MASC 310

PHYS 152L

AME 204, (AME 301)

PTE 463

MATH 245

AME 201 or CE 205

MATH 226 or 229

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ITP 168 2

AME 204

PHYS 152L PHYS 151L, (MATH 226)

AME 201 or CE 205

MATH 226 OR MATH 229

CHEM 105aL or MASC 110L*

ENGR 102

PHYS 151Lg or 161Lg or 171

WRIT 150

ASTRONAUTICAL

Astronautical Engineering The Astronautical Engineering (ASTE) program provides the fundamentals of science and engineering with specialized courses in astronautic and technical electives. ASTE students learn spacecraft and launch vehicle design and operations, propulsion, orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics and control, navigation, instrumentation and sensors, and much more. ASTE operates world-class research facilities such as the Collaborative High Altitude Flow Facility (CHAFF) space simulation chamber, a six-meter cryogenically cooled chamber capable of testing propulsion systems in high vacuum. JOIN ONE OF ASTE’S STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ● Rocket Propulsion Lab ● Liquid Propulsion Lab ●S tudents for the Exploration & Development of Space (SEDS) USC Chapter POPULAR STUDY ABROAD SITES ● University of Auckland ● National University of Singapore ● Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

RESEARCH

CAREERS

Dr. Dan Erwin AREA OF RESEARCH: Optical instruments and electric rocket propulsion RESEARCH PROJECT: Efficient propulsion systems for clusters of small satellites COURSES: ASTE 280 (Astronautics & Space Environment) and ASTE 331a (Spacecraft Systems Engineering) FUN FACT: Dr. Erwin likes to ride motorcycles and mentors the Rocket Propulsion Lab

Lucy Hoag, BS 2007, MS 2009, PhD 2014, Astronautical Engineering

Technical Program Manager (“TPM”), Lyft Level5 (Lyft’s self-driving division) I help Lyft design, manufacture, and build and test the software for our selfdriving fleet. As a TPM, I act as the connective tissue between hardware and software engineering teams, operations, and Lyft leadership. There is no typical day as a TPM. It could be working closely with engineers tracking a specific technical problem or it could be strategizing with leadership on long-term programmatic decisions. Breathing life into a robot (our self-driving car) is so rewarding. Every day presents a new challenge — it’s like getting paid to solve a puzzle. If you’re interested in “technical adjacent” roles (for example Product or Program Management), first work as an engineer for as long as you can. This gives you first-hand experience of the problems engineers must solve and enables you to understand the challenges an engineering team faces.

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Astronautical Engineering ASTRONAUTICAL

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

WRIT 150

GESM (GE B)

GE C

GE D*

GE C

ASTE 331b

AME 441aL

GE B

ASTE 101L

AME 201

GE A* 4

MATH 126 or MATH 129*

MATH 125 (GE F)* 4

PHYS 151Lg or 161Lg or 171L

MATH 125

MATH 126 or 129

PHYS 151L (GE E)

CHEM 105aL or MASC 110L* 4

ENGR 102

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

PHYS 151L, (MATH 226)

PHYS 153L

ASTE 331a

PHYS 152L

ASTE 280

MATH 226, PHYS 151L or 161L

PHYS 152L or 162L, MATH 126 or 127 or 129

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 3

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ASTE 480

AME 404

AME 341aL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ASTE 330

ASTE 421

ASTE 470

AME 341bL

AME 204, (AME 301)

AME 341aL

AME 201, MATH 245 or AME 309

AME 308

ASTE 280

ASTE 301b

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

WRIT 150

ASTE 301a

MATH 245, PHYS 153L or AME 310

AME 341BL

WRIT 340

AME 301

MATH 245

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

AME 201 or CE 205

MATH 226 or 229

PHYS 152L

ITP 168 2

AME 204

AME 201 or CE 205

MATH 226 or MATH 229 4

ASTE 331a

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 3

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

WRITING (8 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or MATH 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or MATH 229: Calculus III MATH 245: Mathematics of Phys. and Engr.

WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

PHYSICS (12 UNITS) PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism PHYS 153L: Optics and Modern Physics

CHEMISTRY/MATERIALS SCIENCE (4 UNITS) CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* or MASC 110L: Materials Science

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING (68 UNITS) AME 201: Statics AME 204: Strength of Materials AME 301: Dynamics AME 308: Comp. Aided Analysis for Design AME 341aL: Mechoptronics Laboratory I AME 341bL: Mechoptronics Laboratory II AME 404: Comp. Solutions to Engr. Problems AME 441aL: Senior Projects Laboratory ASTE 101L: Intro. to Astronautics ASTE 280: Astronautics & Space Environment I ASTE 301a: Thermal and Statistical Systems I ASTE 301b: Thermal and Statistical Systems II ASTE 331a: Spacecraft Systems Engineering ASTE 331b: Spacecraft Systems Engineering ASTE 421: Space Mission Design ASTE 470: Spacecraft Propulsion ASTE 480: Spacecraft Dynamics ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy ITP 168: Introduction to MATLAB TECHNICAL ELECTIVES

Biomedical Engineering The interdisciplinary field of biomedical engineering (BME) combines elements of engineering (electronics, systems analysis, mechanics) with the life sciences (biology, physiology, biochemistry) to define and solve problems in biology and medicine. BIOMEDICAL

INTERESTED IN PRE-MED? ● BME programs can adapt to include most medical school prerequisites, while also providing applied technical training beyond the basic life sciences (see page 57). JOIN ONE OF BME’S STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ● The Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering (ASBME) ● MEDesign POPULAR STUDY ABROAD SITES ● Queen Mary, London ● University of Queensland ● University of Melbourne ● University of Galway ● University of Edinburgh

RESEARCH

CAREERS

Dr. Jennifer Treweek LAB: Treweek Lab RESEARCH FOCUS: Systems neuroscience and biomedical imaging RESEARCH PROJECT: Imaging how neural networks adapt to chronic stress COURSES: BME 202 (Control and Communication in the Nervous System) FUN FACT: My first formative research experience as a Caltech undergraduate was in Prof. Rich Roberts laboratory. When my new lab opens in USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience, we will be "neighbors" on MCB's 2nd floor. NON-ENGINEERING: I've been to the highest point in 48 of 50 states in the US (and "above the treeline" in all 50)

Tilden Chima

Class of 2018, Biomedical Engineering Solutions Engineer at Oracle I take Oracle’s platform and infrastructure products and extend them with my coding skills and integrate them with other Oracle products, thereby building a “solution” that is tailored to our client’s specific needs. Depending on the day, I could be flying out to Alberta, Canada, or Dallas, Texas, to lead a customer workshop or hands-on lab on Oracle’s latest technologies. When I am not traveling, I work on building out demos or proof-of-concepts to present to mid-level management or senior executives at one of the many Forbes 1000 companies that make up our client-base. During downtime, I usually train and level up my skillset by pursuing one of the many Oracle certifications or, better yet, building out personal solution projects of my own with the company’s resources at my disposal.

UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2022-2023

Biomedical Engineering FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

BME 101 or GE B

BME 202

BISC 220L (GE D)

EE 202L

MATH 126 or 129

PHYS 152L, (MATH 245)

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

WRIT 340

BME 415 or BME 416L

WRIT 150

GESM (GE A) 4

BIOMEDICAL

MATH 226 OR MATH 229

MATH 125

MATH 125 or 126 or 226 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

MATH 245

PHYS 151L (GE E)

CHEM 105aL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

PHYS 151L, (MATH 226)

BME ANCHOR COURSE

or 405L

CHEM 322b 4

EE 202L OPTIONAL PHYS 152L, ELECTIVE (MATH 245) 2

BISC 220L, MATH 245, (EE 202L)

GE C

or 400-level BME Course

BME 210, EE 202L 4

BME 413 4

BME 405L

BME 210, EE 202L

or 403L

BISC 220L, MATH 245

BME 410L

PHYS 152L

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

2-4

GE B

CHEM 105bL

BME 403L

CHEM 105bL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

BME 405L

BISC 320L

EE 202L

CHEM 322aL

PHYS 152L

BME 302L

MATH 245

MATH 226 or 229

MATH 126 or 129

CHEM 105bL

ENGR 102

BME 423

(MATH 245)

CHEM 105aL (GE E)*

BME 210

GE C

MATH 126 OR MATH 129*

MATH 125 (GE F)*

WRIT 150

CHEM 322aL

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 2

(if needed)

MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

WRITING (8 UNITS)

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or 229: Calculus III MATH 245: Mathematics of Phys. and Engr.

WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

ENGINEERING (55 UNITS)

PHYSICS (8 UNITS) PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism

CHEMISTRY (16 UNITS) CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* CHEM 105bL: General Chemistry CHEM 322aL: Organic Chemistry CHEM 322bL: Organic Chemistry or 400-level BME course

BIOLOGY (8 UNITS) BISC 220L: Cell Biology & Physiology BISC 320L: Molecular Biology

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

BME 101: Intro. to Biomedical Engineering BME 202: Control/Comm. in Nervous System BME 210: Biomed. Comp. Simulation Methods BME 302L: Medical Electronics BME 403L: Physiological Systems BME 405L: Senior Projects: Meas. and Inst. BME 410: Intro. to Biomaterials & Tissue Engr. BME 413: Bioengineering Signals & Systems BME 415: Regulation of Medical Products or BME 416L: D evelopment and Regulation of Medical Products BME 423: Statistical Methods in BME BME 425: Intro. to Biomedical Imaging EE 202L: Linear Circuits ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy BME ANCHOR COURSE: BME 404 or BME 430 or BME 451 TECHNICAL ELECTIVES

SPECIAL NOTES

OPTIONAL ELECTIVES: Consult with your academic advisor to explore optional elective courses. These courses are not required. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (6-8 units): Taken from ONE of the following three areas of specialization: Bioelectronics/Computers: (BME 201, BME 204, BME 426, BME 427, BME 430, BME 451, BME 453, CSCI 445, EE 109L, EE 209. EE 338, EE 348L, EE 352L, EE 354L, EE 454L, EE 483, ENGR 345 or ITP 308) or Biomechanics: (AME 201, AME 204, AME 301, AME 302, AME 308 or ITP 308, AME 309, BME 201, BME 204, BME 404, BME 408, BME 412, BME 414, BME 426, BME 427,BME 453 or MASC 310) Molecular-Cellular Engineering: (BME 201, BME 204, BME 406, BME 412, BME 414, BME 430, BME 453, BME 459, CHE 330, CHE 350, CHE 460L, CHE 489, ENGR 305, ITP 308, or MASC 310) The Organic Chemistry option allows students in BME, BMEL, and BMEN to replace one semester of Organic Chemistry with an additional 4-unit 400-level BME course.

Optional Course Tracks for Biomedical Engineering The Biomedical Engineering (BME) curriculum covers foundational concepts during the first few semesters. Students following the standard program will have the opportunity to take more technical electives, while students pursuing one of the optional specializations will take courses related to that content area. Electrical SECOND YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

BME 202

EE 109L

EE 202L

FIRST TRACK COURSE: EE 338 EE 202L, PHYS 152L or EE 354L EE 109L

MATH 126 or 129

(ITP 165)

BME 210

GE C MATH 226 or MATH 229

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

BME 423

MATH 226 or 229 4

PHYS 152L PHYS 151L, (MATH 226)

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 4

EE 202L

PHYS 152L, (MATH 245)

FALL

GE C

BISC 320L

ITP 308

BME 423

AME 201 or CE 205 4

CHEM 322aL

BME COURSE 4 AME 201

AME 201 or CE 205 3

WRIT 340

PHYS 151L, MATH 245, AME 201

FALL

BISC 320L

GE C

THIRD PANEL COURSE

SECOND PANEL COURSE

CHEM 105bL

CHEM 322aL

BME 423 2-4

BME 405L

BME 210, EE 202L 4

BME 415

PHYS 152L

BME 405L

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

(if needed)

CHE 489

CHE 330, BISC 320Lg

BME 413

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

CHEM 322aL

FIRST PANEL COURSE

EE 202L

PHYS 152L, (MATH 245)

MATH 245, BISC 220Lg

BISC 330L

MATH 245

GE C

BME 403L

CHEM 322aL

SPRING

CHEM 322bL

CHEM 105bL

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

BISC 320L

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 2

FALL

(if needed)

BME 415 or BME 416L 4

2-4

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

CHEM 105bL

GE C

BME 405L

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

WRIT 150

BME 404

AME 204

CHEM 105bL or 400-LEVEL

BME 405L BME 210, EE 202L or 403L, BISC 220L, MATH 245, (EE 202L)

AME 201, (MATH 245)

BME 403L BISC 220L, MATH 245, (EE 202L) or 405L BME 210, EE 202L

BME 415 or 416L

Molecular-Cellular THIRD YEAR

AME 309

PHYS 152L

AME 301

MATH 245

PHYS 151Lg or 161Lg or 171L

BME 413

MASC 310 3

BME 403L BISC 220L, MATH 245, (EE 202L) or 405L BME 210, EE 202L

SPRING

CHEM 105bL

BME 405L BME 210, EE 202L or 403L BISC 220L, MATH 245, (EE 202L) 4

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 4

PHYS 152L

SECOND TRACK COURSE: EE 348L, EE 338 or EE 454L EE 354 4

BME 413 4

WRIT 150

GE C

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

WRIT 340

Mechanical THIRD YEAR FALL

CHEM 322aL CHEM 105bL or 400-LEVEL BME COURSE

CHEM 105bL

BISC 220L

MATH 245

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ITP 165

SPRING

BISC 320L

GE B

EE 109L

MATH 245

PHYS 151L (GE E)

EE 250L

(MATH 245) 4

MATH 126 or 129

PHYS 152L, (MATH 245)

FALL

BIOMEDICAL

FALL

WRIT 340 WRIT 150

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Chemical Engineering

The Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering Chemical engineers design, control, and optimize large-scale chemical, physiochemical, and biochemical processes. They are involved in the development and design of new materials ranging from advanced composites used in automotive and space-related industries to materials used in the biomedical and electronics fields. Chemical engineers are uniquely qualified to provide solutions to pressing problems in the fields of energy, environment, and materials science and are employed in diverse industries: Chemicals ● Pharmaceuticals ● Biotechnology ●

Energy ● Materials (including bio- and nanomaterials) ● Environmental ●

CHEMICAL

JOIN ONE OF CHE’S PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ● American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) ● Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) ● Women in Chemical Engineering (WICHE) ● Materials Research Society (MRS)

RESEARCH

CAREERS

Dr. Shaama Sharada RESEARCH FOCUS: Explores the need for sustainable, energy- and material-efficient transformations LAB: Our research group includes five PhD students, one masters, and two undergraduate students. We are always on the lookout for students with a penchant for chemistry, modeling, simulation, and coding RESEARCH PROJECT: We seek to harness the power of the sun to convert greenhouse gases like CO2 into useful products like fuels and chemicals COURSES: CHE450 (Elective on Sustainable Energy) FUN FACT: In the sustainable energy class, my students learn that paper cups can be more unsustainable and environmentally damaging than plastic cups!

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Shuntaro Nishi

Class of 2019, Chemical Engineering (Nanotechnology) Technical Analyst at Kite Pharma I am part of a two-year program where I rotate among four different business units (manufacturing, quality, process development, and supply chain) to diversify my skill set and gain expertise in the cell therapy industry. The opportunity to gain so much exposure within the first two years out of college, while working for a company whose mission is to cure cancer, has been an invaluable and meaningful experience. Being a Viterbi Student Ambassador was the most valuable experience throughout my years at USC. The ability to speak in front of large audiences along with asking the right questions through my time on the Viterbi Voices Podcasts are both things that I take with me in my career.

Chemical Engineering FIRST YEAR FALL

SPRING

GESM (GE B)

(MATH 125, CHEM 105AL) or GE A

SECOND YEAR

CHE 120

(MATH 125, CHEM 105a) or GE A

PHYS 152L

MATH 126 or MATH 129*

MATH 226 or MATH 229

MATH 125

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

GE D*

GE C

CHE 460L

CHEM 300L or 322aL, MATH 226, PHYS 151L

ENGR ELECTIVE

CHE 444bL

CHE 442

EMPHASIS ELECTIVE

WRIT 150

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 4

CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE

WRIT 340

MATH 245, CHE 443 2

CHE 485

CHE 442, CHE 443

CHE 447

CHE 330, (CHE 443)

CHE 485

MATH 245, CHE 443

CHE 480

CHE 120, (MATH 245)

CHE 444cL

(CHE 350 or MATH 245)

CHEM 105bL or 115bL and CHE 330

CHE 330, 444bL (CHE 447)

CHE 443

CHE 120, (CHE 330, CHE 350)

CHE 350

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

GE B

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

WRITING (8 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or 229: Calculus III MATH 245: Mathematics of Phys. and Engr.

WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

PHYSICS (8 UNITS) PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism

CHEMISTRY (20 UNITS) CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* CHEM 105bL: General Chemistry CHEM 322aL: Organic Chemistry CHEM 430: Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics & Kinetics CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE: CHEM 300L: Analytical Chemistry or CHEM 322bL: Organic Chemistry or CHEM 431: P hysical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics

ENGINEERING (58 UNITS) CHE 120: Intro. to Chemical Engineering CHE 305: Numerical & Statistical Analysis for Chemical Engineers CHE 330: Chemical Engr. Thermodynamics CHE 350: Intro. to Separation Processes CHE 442: Chemical Reactor Design CHE 443: Viscous Flow CHE 444aL: Chemical Engineering Lab CHE 444bL: Chemical Engineering Lab CHE 444cL: Chemical Engineering Lab CHE 447: Heat and Mass Transfer in Chemical Engineering Processes CHE 460L: Chem. Proc. Dynamics & Control CHE 480: Chem. Process and Plant Design CHE 485: Computer Aided Chemical Process Design ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy CHE ELECTIVE ENGR ELECTIVE EMPHASIS ELECTIVE

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CHEMICAL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

GE C

CHE 444aL

SPRING

CHEM 430

MATH 245

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

FALL

MATH 226 or 229

CHE 305

WRIT 150

SPRING

CHE ELECTIVE

CHEM 105bL

PHYS 151L (GE E)

FALL

CHEM 322aL

MATH 126 or 129

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

PHYS 151L, (MATH 226)

CHEM 105aL

ENGR 102

CHE 330

(MATH 226g)

CHEM 105bL

CHEM 105aL (GE E)*

SPRING

MATH 125 (GE F)*

FALL

Emphasis Course Tracks for Chemical Engineering The Chemical Engineering (CHE) curriculum covers foundational concepts for the first several semesters. Students following the standard program will have the opportunity to take more technical electives, while students following one of the emphasis course tracks will take courses specific courses towards that specialization.

Biochemical

Environmental

THIRD YEAR FALL

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

FALL

BISC 300L

GE C 4

BISC 320L (GE D) CHEM 105bL

CHEMICAL

CHEM 430

CHEM 300L or 322aL, MATH 226, PHYS 151L

BISC 320L, CHEM 322aL

GE B

CHE 443

CHE 486 (CHE 480 or 485) or CHE 450 CHE 330 (CHE 443) or PTE 463L M ATH 245, PHYS 151Lg, CHEM 105aLg or 115aLg 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ENE 438 MATH 245, PHYS 151Lg, CHEM 105bL or 115bL or ENE 429, CE 309 or ENE 410

CHEM 322aL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

CHEM 300L or 322aL, MATH 226, PHYS 151L

(CHE 350 or MATH 245)

BME 410

GE C 4

CHE 442

CHE 485

MATH 245, CHE 443

CE 453

CHE 330, CHE 444bL, (CHE 447)

CHE 485

CHE 447

ENE 200, CHEM 105bL or 115bL

CHE 480

CHE 442, CHE 443

MATH 245, CHE 443

CE 363L

CHE 460L

CHE 120, (MATH 245)

CHE 444cL

CHE 444bL

CHE 330, (CHE 443)

SPRING

GE D*

GE B

CHE 443

CHE 485

MATH 245 and CHE 443

FALL

CHEM 430

CHE 480

CHE 442, 443

CHE 447

CHE 444BL

CHE 460L

CHE 120, (MATH 245)

CHE 485

CHE 330, (CHE 447)

CHE 330, (CHE 443)

CHE 444cL

(CHE 350 or MATH 245)

BISC 330L

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

GE C 4

CHEM 322a or 325a

WRIT 150

CHE 489

WRIT 340

CHE 330, BISC 320Lg

FALL

GE C

CHE 442

MATH 245 and CHE 443

THIRD YEAR

SPRING

WRIT 340

CHEM 105aLg or 115aLg, (CE 309)

WRIT 150

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

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Nanotechnology

Petroleum Engineering

THIRD YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

GE C

MATH 245, CHE 443

CHE 442

GE B

GE C

CHEM 300L or 322aL, MATH 226, PHYS 151L

CHEM 430

CHEM 300L or 322aL, MATH 226, PHYS 151L

MASC 350L

CHE 443

(CHE 350 or MATH 245)

CHEM 105aL or 115aLg or MASC 110L

CHE 330, CHE 444bL, (CHE 447)

CHE 444bL

CHE 330, (CHE 330 and 350)

CHE 444CL

CHEM 105bL, CHEM 322aL

CHE 485

WRIT 340

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GE C

GE D*

GE B

CHE 485

CHE 442

PTE 463L

GE C

CHE 460L

CHE 447

CHE 480 CHE 485

WRIT 340

PTE 464L

CHE 330, CHE 444bL, (CHE 447)

PTE 465L

MATH 245, CHE 443

CHE 120, (MATH 245)

CHE 444cL

CHE 444bL

CHE 330, (CHE 443)

CHE 442, CHE 443

MATH 245, CHE 443

MATH 245, CHEM 105aLg or 115aLg, PHYS 151L 4

SPRING

PTE 463L

EMPHASIS ELECTIVE

WRIT 150

FALL

PTE 464L

CHE 391

(CHE 350 or MATH 245)

PTE 461

CHE 485

CHE 491

CHE 442, CHE 443

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

CHE 443

CHE 480

GE D* 2

CHE 120, (MATH 245)

CHEM 430

CHEM 453

CHE 460L

CHE 447

MATH 245, CHE 443

CHE 487

CHE 391

CHE 442, CHE 443

FOURTH YEAR

WRIT 150

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 3

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Polymers/Materials

Sustainable Energy

THIRD YEAR FALL CHEM 430

CHEM 300L or 322aL, MATH 226, PHYS 151L

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

GE B

GE D*

GE C

GE D

GE B

CHEM TECH. ELECTIVE

or MASC 310 or CHE 475 4

CHE 476

CHEM 322aL

CHE 472

CHE 442

CHEM 322aL 4

CHE 447

CHE 443

EMPHASIS ELECTIVE

WRIT 150

CHE 444cL

CHEM 430

CHE 485

WRIT 340

CHE 330, CHE 444bL, (CHE 447)

CHEM 300L or 322aL, MATH 226, PHYS 151L 4

CHE 480

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

CHE 450

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ELECTIVE

CHE 476 CHEM 322a

CHE 460L

CHE 120, (MATH 245) 4

CHE 480 CHE 485

GE C

WRIT 150

CHE 330, CHE 444BL, (CHE 447)

CHE 442 and 443

WRIT 340

CHE 444CL

CHE 444BL

or MASC 350L

CHE 442, CHE 443

MATH 245, CHE 443

CHE 330, (CHE 443)

CHE 485

CHE 442

MATH 245, CHE 443

CHE 447

CHE 330, CHE 443

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

(CHE 350 or MATH 245)

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

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CHEMICAL

CHE 444bL

CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE

CHE 485

CHE 442, CHE 443

CHE 120, (MATH 245)

MATH 245, CHE 443

CHE 330, (CHE 443)

CHE 460L

MATH 245, CHE 443

GE C

FOURTH YEAR

FALL

CHE 443

(CHE 350 or MATH 245)

THIRD YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

Civil & Environmental Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineers (CEE) support the global economy, secure the health and security of diverse communities, and enhance environmental quality worldwide. They design, build, and operate our nation’s infrastructure — highways, bridges, wharf and harbor structures, industrial facilities — and address the challenges of ground water and air pollution as well as industrial and hazardous waste management. They monitor the quality of the air, water, and land, and enhance the protection of our environment. CIVIL ENGINEERING ●S tructural & geotechnical engineering ●C onstruction ●T ransportation ●E nvironmental ●W ater resources

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ●S afe drinking water ●M aintain air quality ●P rotect the environment ● Impact energy systems

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL

RESEARCH Dr. Bora Gencturk RESEARCH FOCUS: Durability and extreme event resilience of reinforced concrete structures with an emphasis on application of high-performance materials LAB: Structures and Materials Research Laboratory RESEARCH PROJECTS: The laboratory is specially designed to conduct material and reduced-, large- and full-scale structural testing. COURSE: CE 334L (Mechanical Behavior of Materials) FUN FACT: When he is not teaching or in the lab, Dr. Gencturk enjoys playing soccer

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JOIN A STUDENT ORGANIZATION ●C onstruction Management Association of America (CMAA) ● American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ●A merican Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES)

POPULAR STUDY ABROAD LOCATIONS ● University of Queensland ● University of Auckland ● University of Edinburgh

CAREERS Nicole Ludena

Class of 2016, Civil (Structural) Management Consultant at Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. As a Management Consultant, I design and implement business changes that drive industry-specific, function and digital operating model transformation, focusing on tasks relating to people and process. I am constantly traveling for my client or training and working on site with executives on new business proposals and design implementations that can be done to better improve their growth. Accenture prides itself on bringing the best people to their clients so the more exposure we have to our client the better! I love being able to have the liberty to really explore my options and find the best fit for my career. Advice? Attending networking events and career fairs really helped grow my career.

Civil Engineering FIRST YEAR FALL PHYS 151L (GE E) MATH 125 or 126 or 226

SECOND YEAR FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

GESM (GE B)

CHEM 105aL (GE E)*

GEOL 305L

(MATH 245)

CE 408

DESIGN ELECTIVE

WRIT 340

GE B

WRIT 150

GE C 4

MATH 126 (GE F)*

GE D* 4

MATH 226 OR MATH 229

MATH 125

MATH 245

ENGR 102

CE 215

MATH 226g or 229, (CE 225)

ENGINEERING ELECTIVE 4

3-4

CE 453

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

CE 480

CE 471

CE 225

GE C

MATH 226g or 227 or 229

CE 467L

CE 225

CE 309

(MATH 245)

CE 309

CE 456

DESIGN ELECTIVE

ISE 460

CE 451

CE 215

WRIT 150

CE 225

CE 119

CE 108

CE 225 or AME 204, CHEM 105aLg, or 115aLg, PHYS 152L

CE 358

GE A*

PHYS 151Lg

CE 334L

PHYS 152L PHYS 151L, (MATH 226)

CE 107

MATH 226 or 229

MATH 126 or 129

CE 106

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

SPRING

CE 408 and either CE 456, 457, 476 or 485 4

CHEM 105aLg or 115aL, (CE 309)

CE ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

2-4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

ENGINEERING (72-75 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or MATH 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or MATH 229: Calculus III MATH 245: Mathematics of Phys. and Engr.

CE 106: Introduction to Civil Engineering CE 107: Intro. To Civil Engineering Graphics CE 108: Intro. to CE Computer Methods CE 119: P robability Concepts and Civil Engineering CE 215: Statics & Dynamics CE 225: Mechanics of Deformable Bodies CE 309: Fluid Mechanics CE 334L: Mechanical Behavior of Materials CE 358: Elementary Theory of Structures CE 408: Risk & Decision Analysis in Civil Engr. CE 451: Water Resources Engineering CE 453: Water Quality Science & Engineering CE 456: Structural Design I CE 467L: Geotechnical Engineering CE 471: Principles of Transportation Engr. CE 480: Civil & Environmental Engr. Capstone Design ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy ISE 460: Engineering Economy CE ELECTIVE DESIGN ELECTIVES ENGINEERING ELECTIVES

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

PHYSICS (8 UNITS) PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism

OTHER SCIENCE (8 UNITS) CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* GEOL 305L: Intro. to Engineering Geology

WRITING (8 UNITS) WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

GE: Engineering students are encouraged to satisfy GE G and GE H with a course that also satisfies a Core Literacy. GE H may be satisfied by AP/IB. Additionally, your GESM course should be taken in categories A, B, C, or D only. See page 15 for more information and consult your advisor for detailed assistance. OPTIONAL ELECTIVES: Consult with your academic advisor to explore optional elective courses. These courses are not required. CE 215, 225, AND 309: Minimum grade of “C” is required. CIVIL ENGINEERING ELECTIVE: Choose at least two units of upperdivision CE coursework that is not already required. DESIGN ELECTIVES: Choose eight units from CE 457, 465, 476, 482, or 485. ENGINEERING ELECTIVE: Choose one course from AME 310 or EE 202L or EE 326L MATH 125: For students starting with Calculus 1, the engineering elective will be waived for your requirements.

UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2022-2023

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL

MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

Optional Course Tracks for Civil & Environmental Engineering The Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) curriculum covers foundational concepts for the first several semesters. Students following the standard program will have the opportunity to take more technical electives, while students following one of the optional course tracks will take specific courses towards that specialization.

Construction

Structural FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

CE 408

DESIGN ELECTIVE

GE C

WRIT 340

CE 225 or AME 204, CHEM 105aLg, or 115aLg, PHYS 152L

(MATH 245) 2

CE 334L

CE 225 or AME 204, CHEM 105aLg, or 115aLg, PHYS 152L

ISE 460

CE 358

CE 451

CE 225

CE 467L

CE 225

CE 460

CE 225

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL

ENGINEERING ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

2-4

GE C

CE 459 2

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

CE 482 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

Water Resources THIRD YEAR FALL

SPRING

CE 408

CE 465

(MATH 245)

CE 334L

ISE 460

CE 358

CE 451

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 4

CE 408 and either CE 456, 457, 476 or 485 4

CE 480

ENGINEERING ELECTIVE

CE 225

CE 453

CE 471

MATH 226g or 227 or 229

CE 467L

GE C

CE 309

CE 225

CE 476

CE 309

CE 456

GE B

CE 225 or AME 204, CHEM 105aLg, or 115aLg, PHYS 152L

CE 225

SPRING

CE ELECTIVE

CE 453

CHEM 105aLg or 115aLg, (CE 309)

FOURTH YEAR FALL

WRIT 340 WRIT 150

3-4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 3

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2-3

CE 408 and either CE 456, 457, 476 or 485

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

CE 467L

CE 480

CE 460

CE 225

GE B

CE 458

CE 467L

3-4

WRIT 150

2-3

WRIT 340

CE 408

CE 358L

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

CE 471

(MATH 245)

CE 458

CE 225

2-4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

CE 456

SPRING

ENGINEERING ELECTIVE

CE ELECTIVE

3-4

CE 408 and either CE 456, 457, 476 or 485 4

CE 480

MATH 226g or 227 or 229

FALL MATH 226g or 227 or 229

ISE 460

CE 225

CE 457

CE 358L, CE 456

CE 358

CE 471

GE B

CE 467L

CE 309

CE 456

CE 482

SPRING

CE 334L

WRIT 150

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FALL

Civil Engineering (Environmental) FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

CHEM 105aL (GE E)*

GESM (GE B)

PHYS 151Lg

WRIT 150 MATH 126 (GE F)* MATH 125

PHYS 152L

MATH 226 or MATH 229 4

CE 215

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

ENGR 102

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

(MATH 226g)

CHE 330

GE C

CE 408, and either CE 456, 457, 476 or 485 4

CE 402

CE 456 4

CE 410L

CE 363L

ISE 460

ENE 200, CHEM 105bL or 115bL

CE 453, CE 363L

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 4

ENE 428

BISC 220Lg, CHEM 105bL or 115bL

CE 309

CE 485

WRIT 150

CE 225

WRIT 340

CE 451

CE 225

CE 467L

GE B

BISC 220L (GE D)*

CE 225

CE 480

CE 108, MATH 245

CE 358

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

GE C

(MATH 245)

SPRING

CE 215

CE 119

CE 108

FALL

CE 408

CE 225

PHYS 151Lg

SPRING

(MATH 245)

CHEM 105aL

PHYS 151L (GE E)

CE 110

CHEM 105aL, PHYS 151Lg, MATH 126g, (CHEM 105bL)

CHEM 105bL

PHYS 151L, (MATH 226)

FALL

ENE 200

MATH 226 or 229 4

MATH 126 or 129

MATH 226g or 229, (CE 225)

MATH 245

GE A* 4

CE 309

ENE 215

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

SPRING

MATH 245, PHYS 151L, CHEM 105bL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

ENGINEERING (75 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or MATH 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or MATH 229: Calculus III MATH 245: Mathematics of Phys. and Engr.

CE 108: Intro. to CE Computer Methods CE 110: Intro. to Environmental Engineering CE 119: Probability Concepts and Civil Engineering CE 215: Statics & Dynamics CE 225: Mechanics of Deformable Bodies CE 309: Fluid Mechanics CE 358: Elementary Theory of Structures CE 363L: Water Chemistry and Analysis CE 408: Risk & Decision Analysis in Civil Engr. CE 410L: I ntroduction to Environmental Engineering Microbiology CE 451: Water Resources Engineering CE 467L: Geotechnical Engineering CE 485: Wastewater Treatment Design ENE 200: Environmental Engr. Principles ENE 215: E nergy Systems and Environmental Tradeoffs ENE 428: Air Pollution Fundamentals ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy ISE 460: Engineering Economy

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

PHYSICS (8 UNITS) PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism

OTHER SCIENCE (12 UNITS) CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* CHEM 105bL: General Chemistry BISC 220L: Cell Biology and Physiology

WRITING (8 UNITS) WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

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MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

Civil Engineering (Building Science) FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

GE A*

GESM (GE B)

CE 106

MATH 226g or 229, (CE 225)

PHYS 152L

WRIT 150 4

MATH 126 or MATH 129* MATH 125

PHYS 151, (MATH 226)

MATH 126 or 129

ENGR 102

MATH 245

CE 215

GE C 2

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

GE D* 4

CE 334L

CE 358L

GE C

WRIT 150

WRIT 340

CE 458

CE 225

ARCH 114

PHYS 151Lg

ARCH 405aL

CE 358L, CE 456

CE 456

CE 215

ARCH 405bL

ARCH 305bL

CE 457

CE 225

GEOL 305L 4

ARCH 405aL

ARCH 305aL

CE 358

CE 225

CE 408

SPRING

(MATH 245)

ARCH 305bL

ARCH 205bL

FALL

CE 225

ARCH 305aL 4

CE 467L 2

GE B

CHEM 105aL (GE E)*

CE 119

ARCH 205aL

MATH 226 or 229

SPRING

(MATH 245)

ARCH 205bL

CE 106

CE 108

CE 309

ARCH 205aL

MATH 226 OR MATH 229

PHYS 151L (GE E) MATH 125 or 126 or 226

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR FALL

CE 225 or AME 204, CHEM 105aLg, or 115aLg, PHYS 152L

CE 460

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ARCH 214bg 2

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL

MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

ARCHITECTURE (29 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or MATH 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or MATH 229: Calculus III MATH 245: Mathematics of Phys. and Engr.

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism

ARCH 114: Architecture: Culture and Comm. ARCH 214b: History of Architecture ARCH 205aL: Building Science I ARCH 205bL: Building Science I ARCH 305aL: Building Science II ARCH 305bL: Building Science II ARCH 405aL: Building Science III ARCH 405bL: Building Science III

OTHER SCIENCE (8 UNITS)

ENGINEERING (46 UNITS)

PHYSICS (8 UNITS)

CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* GEOL 305L: Intro. to Engineering Geology

WRITING (8 UNITS) WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

CE 106: Introduction to Civil Engineering CE 108: Intro. to CE Computer Methods CE 119: P robability Concepts and Civil Engineering CE 215: Statics & Dynamics CE 225: Mechanics of Deformable Bodies CE 309: Fluid Mechanics CE 334L: Mechanical Behavior of Materials CE 358: Elementary Theory of Structures CE 408: Risk & Decision Analysis in Civil Engr. CE 456: Structural Design I CE 457: Structural Design II CE 458: Computational Structural Analysis CE 460: Construction Engineering CE 467L: Geotechnical Engineering

GE: Engineering students are encouraged to satisfy GE G and GE H with a course that also satisfies a Core Literacy. GE H may be satisfied by AP/IB. Additionally, your GESM course should be taken in categories A, B, C, or D only. See page 15 for more information and consult your advisor for detailed assistance. OPTIONAL ELECTIVES: Consult with your academic advisor to explore optional elective courses. These courses are not required. CE 215, 225, AND 309: Minimum grade of “C” is required. ARCH 205ABL, ARCH 305ABL, AND ARCH 405ABL: Minimum grade of “C” is required in order to continue in the Building Science sequence. MATH 125: For students starting with Calculus 1, GEOL 305L will be waived for your requirements.

Environmental Engineering FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

CHEM 105aL (GE E)*

GESM (GE B)

PHYS 151Lg

ENE 215

CHEM 105bL

CHEM 322aL

WRIT 150 4

MATH 126 (GE F)* MATH 125

MATH 226 OR MATH 229 4

PHYS 151L, (MATH 226)

PHYS 151L (GE E)

CE 110 2

ENGR 102

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

CHEM 105aL, PHYS 151L, MATH 126, (CHEM 105bL) 4

ENE 200

CE 119

CE 402

CE 485

CE 453, CE 363L

ENE 215

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

ENE 426

ENE 400

CE 108, MATH 245 3

CE 480

BISC 220, CHEM 105bL or 115bL

ENE 200, CHEM 105b

ISE 460

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

CE 408 and either CE 456, 457, 476 or 485 4

CHE 330

CE 363L

WRIT 150

CE 410L

CE 451

SSCI 382L 4

(MATH 226)

ENE 410 or CE 309

WRIT 340

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

GE B 2

SPRING

GE C 4

ENE 410 or CE 309, MATH 245, PHYS 151Lg

GE C

BISC 220L (GE D)*

MATH 245, PHYS 151, CHEM 105b

ENE 300

CE 408

(MATH 245)

ENE 410

FALL

ENE 428

MATH 226g or 229

(MATH 245)

CE 108 2

PHYS 152L

SPRING

CHEM 105bL

MATH 226 or 229 4

MATH 126 or 129

CHEM 105aL

MATH 245

GE A*

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FALL

MATH 245, PHYS 151Lg, CHEM 105bL 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

WRITING (8 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or MATH 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or MATH 229: Calculus III MATH 245: Mathematics of Phys. and Engr.

WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

PHYSICS (8 UNITS) PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism

CHEMISTRY (12 UNITS) CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* CHEM 105bL: General Chemistry CHEM 322aL: Organic Chemistry

OTHER SCIENCE (8 UNITS) BISC 220L: Cell Biology and Physiology* SSCI 382L: P rinciples of Geographic Information Science

ENGINEERING (66 UNITS) CE 108: Intro. to CE Computer Methods CE 110: Intro. to Environmental Engineering CE 119: Probability Concepts and Civil Engineering CE 363L: Water Chemistry and Analysis CE 408: Risk & Decision Analysis in Civil Engr. CE 410L: Introduction to Environmental Engineering Microbiology CE 451: Water Resources Engineering CE 484: Water Treatment Design CE 480: Civil & Environmental Engr. Capstone Design CE 485: Wastewater Treatment Design CHE 330: Chemical Engr. Thermodynamics ENE 200: Environmental Engr. Principles ENE 215: Energy Systems and Environmental Tradeoffs ENE 300: Contaminant Transport in the Environment ENE 400: Quantitative Sustainability ENE 410: Environmental Fluid Mechanics ENE 426: P articulate Air Pollutants: Properties/ Behavior/ Measurement ENE 428: Air Pollution Fundamentals ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy ISE 460: Engineering Economy

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL

MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

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RESEARCH

CAREERS

Dr. Nora Ayanian

Jean Tu, Class of 2018, Computer Science/

RESEARCH FOCUS: Robotics LAB: Automatic Coordination of Teams (ACT) Lab RESEARCH PROJECT: Trying to make robots work better together by learning how humans coordinate COURSES: CSCI 445 (Introduction to Robotics) FUN FACT: I make one of the best NY-style pizzas in Los Angeles

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Business Administration, Minor in Applied Computer Security Software Engineer, Cisco Systems Inc

I create automation tools to help my team focus on fixing the vulnerabilities within our suite of products. On a typical day I check to make sure that none of the automation tools are broken, holding meetings with my team members to understand the scope of the project as well as modifications should be made and spending time with my friends from the Early in Career Network at Cisco. I love that I have opportunities to solve problems that will help us remain compliant with our service-level agreements with our customers. I also have the wonderful opportunity to help lead the Early in Career Network within Cisco to help new grads form connections with other young professionals!

Course Tracks for Computer Science (CSCI) ASTRONAUTICAL

The Computer Science (CSCI) program prepares students to work in the areas of software design, development, application, and maintenance. CSCI 102 is the introductory course for this program and the appropriate course for students with limited or no prior computer programming experience. Students who earn a 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science A exam, or pass the CSCI 102 Challenge Exam, are able to begin in the next level of courses. Computer Science — Begin with CSCI 103 FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

WRIT 150

GESM (GE B)

EE 109L

CSCI 310 or 353 or 356 or 360

GE A*

CSCI 310 or 353 or 356 or 360

WRIT 340

CSCI 103

MATH 129 or MATH 126*

MATH 125 (GE F)* CSCI 103L

CSCI 104

CSCI 102

CSCI 170

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

BASIC SCIENCE II*

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

CSCI 350 4

(CSCI 270, CSCI 310) or 404 CAPSTONE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 4

CSCI 401

CSCI 310 or 353 or 356 or 360

MATH 225 or 245

or MATH 407

GE B

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE III

EE 364

MATH 226

GE D or E*

WRIT 150

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE II

CSCI 310 or 353 or 356 or 360

BASIC SCIENCE (GE D OR E)*

GE C

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ENGR 102

MATH 225

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE I

CSCI 104L

GE C

CSCI 102

MATH 126 or 129

MATH 129 or 126

CSCI 201L

CSCI 103L, CSCI 170

MATH 229 or MATH 226

CSCI 270

CSCI 104L, CSCI 170

MATH 125

SPRING

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

Computer Science — Begin with CSCI 102 FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

SPRING

FALL

WRIT 150

CSCI 103L

EE 109L

CSCI 102

MATH 125 (GE F)*

CSCI 103

CSCI 170 4

GE C

MATH 125

GESM (GE B) 4

MATH 129 or 126

GE A*

CSCI 310 or 353 or 356 or 360

WRIT 340

BASIC SCIENCE (GE D OR E)* 64

BASIC SCIENCE II*

CSCI 350 4

CSCI 401

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE II CSCI 310 or 353 or 356 or 360

or MATH 407

GE B

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

EE 364

MATH 225 OR 245

GE D OR E* 4

MATH 226

SPRING

WRIT 150

CSCI 310 or 353 or 356 or 360

MATH 126 or 129

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE I

MATH 225

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

CSCI 270

GE C

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ENGR 102

FALL

CSCI 104L

MATH 229 or MATH 226 4

SPRING

CSCI 201L

CSCI 103L, CSCI 170

MATH 129 or MATH 126*

CSCI 102

FALL

CSCI 104

CSCI 102

SPRING CSCI 104L, CSCI 170

FOURTH YEAR

(CSCI 270, CSCI 310) or 404 CAPSTONE

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE III 6

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2 2

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

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FALL

THIRD YEAR

Computer Science (CSCI) Please see previous page. MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS) MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or 229: Calculus III MATH 225: Linear Algebra & Diff. Equations

STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY (4 UNITS) EE 364: Intro to Probability & Statistics or MATH 407: Probability Theory

SCIENCE COURSES (8 UNITS) BASIC SCIENCE I* BASIC SCIENCE II*

WRITING (8 UNITS)

WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

ENGINEERING (64 UNITS) CSCI 102: Fundamentals of Computation CSCI 103L: Introduction to Programming CSCI 104L: D ata Structures & Object Oriented Design CSCI 170: Discrete Methods in Comp. Science CSCI 201L: Princ. of Software Development CSCI 270: Intro. to Algorithms & Theory of Computing CSCI 310L: Intro. to Software Engineering CSCI 350L: Introduction to Operating Systems CSCI 353: Introduction to Internetworking CSCI 356: Introduction to Computer Systems CSCI 360L: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence CSCI 401: C apstone: Design and Construction of Large Software Systems or CSCI 404: Capstone: Creating Your High-Tech Startup EE 109: Introduction to Embedded Systems ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (12 UNITS)

OTHER COURSES (4 UNITS) REQUIRED ELECTIVES

SPECIAL NOTES Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information. GE: Engineering students are encouraged to satisfy GE G and GE H with a course that also satisfies a Core Literacy. GE H may be satisfied by AP/IB. Additionally, your GESM course should be taken in categories A, B, C, or D only. See page 15 for more information and consult your advisor for detailed assistance. GRADE QUALIFIER: A grade of a C (2.0) or better is required for each of the core courses (CSCI 103, 170, 104 & 201). Courses with a grade of C- or below must be repeated; courses may only be retaken once with department approval. BASIC SCIENCE: PHYS 151L and 152L; CHEM 105aL and CHEM 105bL; or BISC 120L and 220L TECHNICAL ELECTIVES: See approved elective list on computer science webpage.

Computer Science (Games) Please see next page. MATHEMATICS (12 UNITS)

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Oriented Design CSCI 170: Discrete Methods in Comp. Science MATH 125: Calculus I* CSCI 201L: Princ. of Software Development MATH 126 or 129: Calculus II* CSCI 270: Intro. to Algorithms & Theory of MATH 225: Linear Algebra & Diff. Equations Computing or EE 141L: Applied Linear Algebra for Engineering CSCI 350: Introduction to Operating Systems PHYSICS (4 UNITS) CSCI 353: Introduction to Internetworking PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics* CSCI 356: Intro. to Computer Systems GENERAL EDUCATION (32 UNITS) CSCI 360: Intro. to Artificial Intelligence GE A The Arts (1 Course)* CSCI 420: Computer Graphics GE B Humanistic Inquiry (2 Courses) CSCI 491aL: Final Game Project GE C Social Analysis (2 Courses) CSCI 491bL: Final Game Project GE D Life Sciences (1 Course)* ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy GE E Physical Sciences (1 Course)* GAMES DEVELOPMENT (22 UNITS) GE F Quantitative Reasoning (1 Course)* CSCI 281: Pipelines for Games & Interactives GE G,H Global Perspectives (2 Courses)* CSCI 426: Game Prototyping GESM General Education Seminar (1 Course) CTIN 190: Intro to Interactive Entertainment WRITING (8 UNITS) CTIN 404: Usability Testing for Games WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning CTIN 483: Introduction to Game Development WRIT 340: Advanced Writing CTIN 484L: Intermediate Game Development CTIN 485: Advanced Game Development COMPUTER SCIENCE (30 UNITS) CTIN 488: Game Design Workshop CSCI 102: Fundamentals of Computation CTIN 489: Intermediate Game Design Workshop CSCI 103L: Introduction to Programming CTIN 492: Experimental Game Topics CSCI 104L: D ata Structures & Object

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

CTAN 443: Character Development for 3D Animation & Games CTAN 452: Intro to Computer Animation ITP 380: Video Game Programming ITP 485: Programming Game Engines

SPECIAL NOTES Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information. GE: Engineering students are encouraged to satisfy GE G and GE H with a course that also satisfies a Core Literacy. GE H may be satisfied by AP/IB. Additionally, your GESM course should be taken in categories A, B, C, or D only. See page 15 for more information and consult your advisor for detailed assistance. GRADE QUALIFIER: A grade of a C (2.0) or better is required for each of the core courses (CSCI 103, 170, 104 & 201). Courses with a grade of C- or below must be repeated; courses may only be retaken once with department approval. FREE ELECTIVES (22 UNITS): CSGM students should consider additional CS/games courses or a complimentary minor.

Course Tracks for Computer Science Games (CSGM) The Computer Science (Games) degree (CSGM) offers technical and creative training for the video game industry. CSCI 102 is the introductory course for this program and the appropriate course for students with limited or no prior computer programming experience. Students who earn a 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science A exam, or pass the CSCI 102 Challenge Exam, are able to begin in the next level of courses. Computer Science (Games) — Begin with CSCI 103 FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

CSCI 170

PHYS 151L (GE E)*

CSCI 201L

CSCI 102

CSCI 103L

MATH 125 or 126 or 226* 4

CSCI 103L, CSCI 170 4

MATH 125 (GE F)*

CTIN 488 4

CTIN 190

WRIT 340

GE A*

CSCI ELECTIVE (350, 353, 356, 360 or 420)

CTIN 489

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

MATH 126 or 129

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

SPRING

CSCI 491aL

WRIT 150

CSCI 491bL 4

GE B 4

FREE ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

FREE ELECTIVE 4

FREE ELECTIVE

GE C 4

GE C

GE D*

CTIN 488 and 483 4

MATH 225 or EE 141L

CTIN 484L

CTIN 488 and 483

FALL

CSCI ELECTIVE (350, 353, 356, 360 or 420)

GAMES ELECTIVE

ENGR 102

CSCI 270

ITP 380

WRIT 150

GESM (GE B)

SPRING

MATH 125

FOURTH YEAR

FALL

CSCI 104L, CSCI 170

MATH 129 or MATH 126*

CSCI 104L

CSCI 102

CSCI 104L

THIRD YEAR

SPRING

FREE ELECTIVE 6

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 6

Computer Science (Games) — Begin with CSCI 102 FIRST YEAR CSCI 102

WRIT 150 2

CSCI 102

ITP 380

GE A*

CTIN 489

MATH 126 or 129

GE C

FREE ELECTIVE

GE B 4

FREE ELECTIVE 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 4

CSCI 491bL 4

SPRING

CSCI 491aL

WRIT 340 WRIT 150

FREE ELECTIVE 6

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

CSCI 104L

GE C

GE D*

CSCI 201L

FALL

MATH 225 or EE 141L

CTIN 484L

CTIN 488 and 483

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

CSCI ELECTIVE CSCI ELECTIVE (350, 353, 356, 360 (350, 353, 356, or 420) 360 or 420)

CTIN 488 and 483

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

MATH 125 or 126 or 226 4

GAMES ELECTIVE

ENGR 102

MATH 125

GAMES ELECTIVE

CSCI 103L

CTIN 190

PHYS 151L (GE E)*

CSCI 170

CTIN 488

CSCI 104L, CSCI 170

MATH 129 or MATH 126* 4

FALL

CSCI 270

CSCI 104L

THIRD YEAR

SPRING

CSCI 103L, CSCI 170

MATH 125 (GE F)*

GESM (GE B)

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

SECOND YEAR FALL

FREE ELECTIVE 6

FREE ELECTIVE 2

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2 2

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SPRING

COMPUTER SCIENCE

FALL

Course Tracks for Computer Science/Business Administration (CSBA) The Computer Science /Business Administration program (CSBA) allows students to study both computer science and business in four years, focusing on the core subjects of each discipline. CSCI 102 is the introductory course for this program and the appropriate course for students with limited or no prior computer programming experience. Students who earn a 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science A exam, or pass the CSCI 102 Challenge Exam, are able to begin in the next level of courses. Computer Science Business Administration— Begin with CSCI 103 FIRST YEAR FALL

SECOND YEAR

SPRING

FALL

CSCI 103L

GESM (GE B)

WRIT 150

CSCI 102

MATH 126 or 129*

MATH 125 (GE F)* 4

MATH 125

ECON 351

GE C 4

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

BASIC SCIENCE (GE D OR E)*

CSCI ELECTIVE

WRIT 340

CSCI 270

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

BUAD 311

BUAD 310 or EE 364 or MATH 407

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

BUAD 497

ACCT 410X, ECON 351, (ECON 352, BUAD 310 or EE 364) 4

GE B

ACCT 410 or BUAD 302, 304, 306, and 307 (BUAD 311) 4 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

2-4

CSCI 401

BUAD 306

GE C

BUAD 307

GE E or D*

WRIT 150

BUAD ELECTIVE

CSCI 201L

GE A*

ACCT 410x 4

CSCI 310L 4

SPRING

BUAD 302

CSCI 104L, CSCI 170

CSCI 104L

MATH 226

FALL

CSCI 103L, CSCI 170

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ENGR 102

SPRING

CSCI 104L

(ECON 351)

CSCI 102

or EE 141L

ECON 352

CSCI 170

BUAD 304

FALL BUAD 310 or 312 or EE 364 MATH 225 or MATH 407

CSCI 201L

MATH 126 or 129

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

MATH 225

THIRD YEAR

CSCI/BUAD ELECTIVE 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2-4

Computer Science Business Administration — Begin with CSCI 102 FIRST YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

COMPUTER SCIENCE

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

GE C

GESM (GE B)

BUAD 302

CSCI 104L

BUAD 310 or 312 or EE 364 MATH 225 or MATH 407

CSCI ELECTIVE

WRIT 340

MATH 126 OR 129*

MATH 125 (GE F)* 4

MATH 125

ENGR 102

or EE 141L

CSCI 103L

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

ACCT 410X, ECON 351, (ECON 352, BUAD 310 or 4

BUAD 310 or EE 364 or MATH 407

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

GE B 4

BUAD 497

CSCI 401

BUAD 306

2-4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

GE C

CSCI 104L, CSCI 170 4

GE E or D*

WRIT 150

BUAD ELECTIVE

CSCI 201L

CSCI 270

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

CSCI 310L

GE A*

SPRING

CSCI 104L

ACCT 410x

CSCI 102

MATH 226

CSCI 201L

BUAD 307

CSCI 102

CSCI 102 2

MATH 225

MATH 126 or 129

CSCI 170

BASIC SCIENCE (GE D or E)*

BUAD 304

(ECON 351)

MATH 125 or 126 or 226 4

CSCI 103L, CSCI 170

ECON 352

ECON 351

WRIT 150

SECOND YEAR

FALL

BUAD 311

ACCT 410 or BUAD 302, 304, 306, and 307 (BUAD 311) 4

CSCI/BUAD ELECTIVE 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2-4

Computer Science Business Administration Please see previous page. MATHEMATICS (12 UNITS)

WRITING (8 UNITS)

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or MATH 129: Calculus II* MATH 225: Linear Algebra & Diff. Equations or EE 141: Applied Linear Algebra for Engineering

WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

STATISTICS & PROBABILITY (4 UNITS) BUAD 310: Applied Business Statistics BUAD 312: Statistics and Data Science for Business or EE 364: Intro to Probability & Statistics or MATH 407: Probability Theory

SCIENCE COURSES (4 UNITS) BASIC SCIENCE: PHYS 151L*, CHEM 105aL* or BISC 120L*

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS (36 UNITS) ACCT 410X: Accounting for Non-Business Majors BUAD 302: Communication Strategy in Business BUAD 304: Organizational Behavior BUAD 306: Business Finance BUAD 307: Marketing Fundamentals BUAD 311: Operations Management BUAD 497: Strategic Management ECON 351: Microeconomics for Business ECON 352: Macroeconomics for Business

ENGINEERING (32 UNITS) CSCI 102: Fundamentals of Computation CSCI 103L: Introduction to Programming CSCI 104L: Data Structures & Obj. Orient. Design CSCI 170: Discrete Methods in Comp. Science CSCI 201L: Princ. of Software Development CSCI 270: Intro. to Algorithms & Theory of Comp. CSCI 310L: Intro. to Software Engineering

CSCI 401: C apstone: Design & Construction of Large Software Systems or 404: C apstone: Creating Your High-Tech Startup ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy CSCI/BUAD ELECTIVES (9-12 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information. GE: Engineering students are encouraged to satisfy GE G and GE H with a course that also satisfies a Core Literacy. GE H may be satisfied by AP/IB. Additionally, your GESM course should be taken in categories A, B, C, or D only. See page 15 for more information and consult your advisor for detailed assistance. GRADE QUALIFIER: A grade of a C (2.0) or better is required for each of the core courses (CSCI 103, 170, 104 & 201). Courses with a grade of C- or below must be repeated; courses may only be retaken once with department approval. CSCI/BUAD ELECTIVES: See advisor for current list. Students must take one course from the Computer Science listings, one from the Business listings, and a third course from either one.

Computer Engineering & Computer Science (Embedded Systems) Please see next page. MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS) MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or 229: Calculus III MATH 225: Linear Algebra & Diff. Equations

EE 364: Intro to Probability & Statistics or MATH 407: Probability Theory

PHYSICS (8 UNITS) PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics* PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism* or PHYS 161: Advanced Principles of Physics I PHYS 162: Advanced Principles of Physics II or PHYS 171: Applied Physics I: Mechanics PHYS 172: Applied Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Optics

GENERAL EDUCATION (32 UNITS) GE A The Arts (1 Course)* GE B Humanistic Inquiry (2 Courses) GE C Social Analysis (2 Courses) GE D Life Sciences (1 Course)* GE E Physical Sciences (1 Course)*

WRITING (8 UNITS) WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

ENGINEERING (64 UNITS) CSCI 102: Fundamentals of Computation CSCI 103L: Introduction to Programming CSCI 104L: Data Structures & Object Oriented Design CSCI 170: Discrete Methods in Comp. Science CSCI 270: Intro. to Algorithms & Theory of Computing CSCI 430: I ntroduction to Computer and Network Security EE 109: Introduction to Embedded Systems EE 202: Linear Circuits EE 250: Distributed Systems for the Internet of Things EE 301: Linear Systems EE 354L: Introduction to Digital Circuits EE 453: Computing Platforms & Paradigms EE 457: Computer Systems Organization

EE 459: Embedded Systems Design Laboratory ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (8 UNITS) FREE ELECTIVES (4 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information. GE: Engineering students are encouraged to satisfy GE G and GE H with a course that also satisfies a Core Literacy. GE H may be satisfied by AP/IB. Additionally, your GESM course should be taken in categories A, B, C, or D only. See page 15 for more information and consult your advisor for detailed assistance. GRADE QUALIFIER: A grade of a C (2.0) or better is required for each of the core courses (CSCI 103, 170, 104 & 201). Courses with a grade of C- or below must be repeated; courses may only be retaken once with department approval. SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT: EE 459L. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES: See approved tech elective list on CS webpage.

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STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY (4 UNITS)

GE F Quantitative Reasoning (1 Course)* GE G,H Global Perspectives (2 Courses)* GESM General Education Seminar (1 Course)

Course Tracks for Computer Engineering & Computer Science The Computer Engineering & Computer Science program (CECS) trains students to integrate hardware and software processes to design solutions to problems arising in complex domains such as atomic reactors, guidance systems and manufacturing systems. CSCI 102 is the introductory course for this program and the appropriate course for students with limited or no prior computer programming experience. Students who earn a 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science A exam, or pass the CSCI 102 Challenge Exam, are able to begin in the next level of courses. Computer Engineering & Computer Science (Embedded Systems)— Begin with CS 103 SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR FIRST YEAR FALL

SPRING

FALL

WRIT 150

GESM (GE C)

MATH 125 or 126 or 226 or 129 or 229

CSCI 170

CSCI 103

EE 109L

CSCI 102

EE 202

GE B

CSCI 430

MATH 245 4

226

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

EE 354

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

EE 459

CSCI 201

GE C

EE 453

GE D*

CSCI 201

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE II

EE 301

EE 354

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE I

EE 141, EE 202

EE 457

EE 109

WRIT 150

SPRING

WRIT 340

EE 354L

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

CSCI 270

EE 109, CSCI 103

FALL

MATH 225 or 245

SPRING

or MATH 407 MATH

CSCI 104L, CSCI 170

EE 250

(CSCI 103)

ENGR 102

FALL

EE 364

MATH 225

GE A*

CSCI 103L, CSCI 170

PHYS 151, MATH 126 or 129, (MATH 226 or 229) 4

MATH 126 or 129

CSCI 104L

CSCI 102

MATH 226 or MATH 229

MATH 125

PHYS 152L

PHYS 151L

MATH 126 or MATH 129*

MATH 125 (GE F)*

SPRING

FREE ELECTIVE 2

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 4

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Engineering & Computer Science (Embedded Systems) — Begin with CS 102 FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

GE A

CSCI 170

WRIT 150

MATH 125 or 126 or 226 or 129 or 229

CSCI 102

MATH 125 (GE F)*

CSCI 102

MATH 126 or MATH 129*

GESM (GE C) 4

MATH 125

CSCI 430

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE II

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

EE 354

WRIT 150

FREE ELECTIVE

WRIT340 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

EE 459

CSCI 201

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

GE C

EE 453

GE B

CSCI 201

GE B

EE 301

EE 354

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

GE D*

EE 141, EE 202

EE 457

EE 109

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

EE 202

SPRING

MATH 245

EE 354L

MATH 226

FALL

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE I

MATH 407

SPRING

MATH 225 or 245 or

CSCI 270

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

PHYS 151, MATH 126 or 129

EE 364

CSCI 104L, CSCI 170

EE 250

MATH 225

PHYS 152L*

MATH 126 or 129

EE 109, CSCI 103

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ENGR 102

MATH 126 or 129

CSCI 104L

(CSCI 103)

CSCI 103L, CSCI 170

EE 109L

CSCI 102

PHYS 151L

MATH 226 or MATH 229

CSCI 103

FALL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

Computer Engineering & Computer Science (Computing Systems)— Begin with CS 103 FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

WRIT 150

GESM (GE B)

PHYS 151L*

PHYS 152L*

MATH 125 or 126 or 226 or 129 or 229

MATH 126 or MATH 129*

MATH 125 (GE F)* 4

CSCI 170

MATH 125

MATH 226 or MATH 229 4

CSCI 104L

CSCI 102

EE 109L

CSCI 103 4

CSCI 270

GE D*

GE B

EE 451L CSCI 201L or EE 454L EE 354 or EE 477L EE 354

MATH 226

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

CSCI 201, EE 354, or CSCI 356

EE 451L CSCI 201L or EE 454L EE 354 or EE 477L EE 354 6

EE 354

or EE 338

CSCI 401 or CSCI 404 or EE 459

CSCI 201

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

or EE 338

GE C

CSCI 353

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

EE 354

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE II

CSCI 350

EE 457

EE 109

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE I

CSCI 104L

GE A*

CSCI 201L

EE 354L

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

SPRING

MATH 225 or 245

FALL

or MATH 407

CSCI 104L, CSCI 170

EE 109, CSCI 103

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ENGR 102

SPRING

EE 364

MATH 225

EE 250

CSCI 103

CSCI 102

MATH 126 or 129

PHYS 151, MATH 126 or 129, (MATH 226 or 229) 4

MATH 126 or 129

GE C*

CSCI 104L, CSCI 170 4

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR FALL

WRIT 340 WRIT 150

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

2 2

Computer Engineering & Computer Science (Computing Systems) — Begin with CS 102 SECOND YEAR

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

GE A*

CSCI 170

WRIT 150

MATH 125 or 126 or 226 or 129 or 229

CSCI 102

MATH 126 or MATH 129*

GESM (GE B) 4

MATH 125

EE 354

EE 109

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OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

EE 457

EE 354L

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

GE D*

GE B

EE 451L CSCI 201L or EE 454L EE 354 or EE 477L EE 354

CSCI 201, EE 354, or CSCI 356

or EE 338

2-4

or EE 338

WRIT 340 WRIT 150

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

EE 354

EE 451L CSCI 201L or EE 454L EE 354 or EE 477L EE 354

GE B

CSCI 401 or CSCI 404 or EE 459

CSCI 201

GE C

CSCI 353

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE II

CSCI 350

CSCI 104L

SPRING

CSCI 201L

CSCI 270

EE 109, CSCI 103

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ENGR 102

FALL

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE I

MATH 225 or 245 MATH 226

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

or MATH 407

CSCI 104L, CSCI 170

EE 250

(CSCI 103)

PHYS 151, MATH 126 or 129, (MATH 226 or 229)

EE 364

MATH 225

CSCI 104L

MATH 126 or 129

CSCI 103L, CSCI 170

EE 109L

CSCI 102

MATH 126 or 129

PHYS 152L

PHYS 151L*

MATH 226 or MATH 229

CSCI 103

MATH 125 (GE F)*

THIRD YEAR FALL

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

FIRST YEAR FALL

Computer Engineering & Computer Science (Computing Systems) Please see previous page. MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

WRITING (8 UNITS)

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or 229: Calculus III MATH 225: Linear Algebra & Diff. Equations

WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

STATISTICS & PROBABILITY (4 UNITS) EE 364: Intro to Probability & Statistics or MATH 407: Probability Theory

COMPUTER SCIENCE

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING (68 UNITS) CSCI 102: Fundamentals of Computation CSCI 103L: Introduction to Programming CSCI 104L: D ata Structures & Object Oriented Design CSCI 170: Discrete Methods in Comp. Science CSCI 201L: Princ. of Software Development CSCI 270: Intro. to Algorithms & Theory of Computing CSCI 350: Introduction to Operating Systems CSCI 353: Introduction to Internetworking CSCI 401: Capstone: Design of Large Software Systems or 404: C apstone: Creating Your High-Tech Startup OR EE 459L: E mbedded Systems Design Laboratory EE 109: Introduction to Embedded Systems EE 250: Distributed Systems for the Internet of Things EE 354L: Introduction to Digital Circuits EE 457: Computer Systems Organization TWO OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES: EE 451: Parallel and Distributed Computation

or EE 454L: Intro. to Sys. Using Microprocessors or EE 477L: MOS VLSI Circuit Design ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (8 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information. GE: Engineering students are encouraged to satisfy GE G and GE H with a course that also satisfies a Core Literacy. GE H may be satisfied by AP/IB. Additionally, your GESM course should be taken in categories A, B, C, or D only. See page 15 for more information and consult your advisor for detailed assistance. GRADE QUALIFIER: A grade of a C (2.0) or better is required for each of the core courses (CSCI 103, 170, 104 & 201). Courses with a grade of C- or below must be repeated; courses may only be retaken once with department approval. SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT: CSCI 401 or EE 459L. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES: See approved tech elective list on CS webpage.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is vital and critical in advancing the information age and defines the forefront of research in: circuits; antenna networks; bio-signal processing; computer architecture; large-scale integration and computeraided design; computer networks; control systems; highspeed switching architectures; signal, image and multimedia processing; nanotechnology; optical communications; photonics; and quantum information processing. JOIN ONE OF ECE’S STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ●

T he Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE)

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M akers — An opportunity to work on electronics-based projects outside of the classroom

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E CE students also participate as electrical leads for the Liquid Propulsion Lab and Rocket Propulsion Lab.

Interested in research? ECE has a senior thesis option!

RESEARCH

CAREERS

Dr. Krishna Nayak RESEARCH FOCUS: Magnetic Resonance Imaging LAB: Magnetic Resonance Engineering Laboratory

COURSES: ENGR 102 (Freshman Academy) and EE 301 (Linear Systems) FUN FACT: A summer internship after my first year of graduate school resulted in co-inventing the most widely-used texture compression algorithm in 3D gaming (S3 Texture Compression)

Class of 2018, Electrical Engineering Systems Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation I am in the Integration and Test group, so a typical day can look like anything from executing tests in the lab and collecting data to performing data analysis to verify functionality and performance. I love the relevancy of my work. Because I am a systems engineer, I get to see the “big picture” with the systems we develop. It’s amazing to see how our products integrate with the larger platform and help support our customers’ missions.

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ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER

RESEARCH PROJECT: Most MRI systems use a very strong magnetic field of 1.5 or 3 Tesla, which is >20,000 times stronger than the earth’s magnetic field. Our newest project is the development of highperformance MRI at lower field strengths around 0.5 Tesla. We expect this to outperform current configurations in parts of the body that move (heart, vocal tract, gastrointestinal, joints, fetus), and in parts of the body that suffer from artifacts (metallic implants, lungs)

Stephen Fowler,

Electrical and Computer Engineering SECOND YEAR

FIRST YEAR FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

EE 141

MATH 129*

MATH 229

MATH 245

MATH 125

MATH 129

PHYS 171L (GE E)

EE 155 4

MATH 129

PHYS 172L

EE 250L

EE 155

WRIT 150

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ENGR 102 2

CAPSTONE DESIGN ELECTIVE

3-4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

REQUIRED ELECTIVE 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2-4

REQUIRED ELECTIVE

GE D

WRIT 150

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2-3

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 1

MATHEMATICS (12 UNITS)

WRITING (8 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

MATH 129: Calculus II* MATH 229: Calculus III MATH 245: Mathematics of Phys. and Engr. I

WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

PHYSICS (12 UNITS)

ENGINEERING (56 UNITS)

ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER

EE 105: Intro. to Electrical Engineering PHYS 171: Applied Physics I: Mechanics EE 109: Intro. to Embedded Systems PHYS 172L: A pplied Physics II: Electricity, EE 141: Applied Linear Algebra for Engineering Magnetism and Optics EE 155: Intro. to Comp. Programming for EE PHYS 173L: Applied Physics III: Topics in Modern EE 202L: Linear Circuits Physics EE 250L: Distributed Systems for the Internet of Things GENERAL EDUCATION (32 UNITS) EE 301L: Linear Systems GE A The Arts (1 Course)* EE 370: Electromagnetics for Engineering GE B Humanistic Inquiry (2 Courses) Systems GE C Social Analysis (2 Courses) EE 355: Software Design for Engineers GE D Life Sciences (1 Course)* EE 364: Intro to Probability & Statistics GE E Physical Sciences (1 Course)* ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy GE F Quantitative Reasoning (1 Course)* EE ELECTIVES GE G,H Global Perspectives (2 Courses)* CAPSTONE DESIGN ELECTIVE GESM General Education Seminar (1 Course)

OTHER COURSES (15 UNITS) REQUIRED ELECTIVES

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GE C 4

REQUIRED ELECTIVE

EE ELECTIVE

WRIT 340

3-4

GE B

EE 155

EE 202L

EE 355

EE 301L

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

3-4

EE ELECTIVE

PHYS 172L

GE C

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

EE ELECTIVE

PHYS 173L

PHYS 171

GE A*

EE 364

GESM (GE B)

SPRING

EE 202L

EE 109L

FALL

PHYS 172L or 162L

FOURTH YEAR

SPRING

MATH 245

EE 370

PHYS 151, 161 or 171

EE 109

EE 105

MATH 229

THIRD YEAR FALL

Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering offers three areas of specialization: Computer Engineering; Circuits, Signals, and Systems; and Electrical Sciences. Within each area of specialization, students can choose entry-level and advanced electives based on their interests. ●

C omputer Engineering focuses on software engineering, digital hardware, embedded systems, and VLSI design.

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C ircuits, Signals, and Systems covers VLSI design, media and audio systems, wireless communications, adaptive control, and mixed-signal integrated circuits.

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Electrical Sciences focuses on communications hardware, integrated-circuit technology, energy sources and management, and mixed-signal integrated circuits.

CORE CURRICULUM: Required courses EE 109

EE 105 4

EE 155 or CSCI 103

EE 141 4

EE 202

EE 155 4

PHYS 172 (MATH 245)

EE 250

EE 109L, EE 155L 4

EE 370

EE 301 EE 202

PHYS 172L or 162L

EE 364

EE 355

MATH 225 or 245

EE 155L

EE ELECTIVES: Take minimum 16.0 units of advisor-approved, upper-division electives ELECTIVES CIRCUITS, SIGNALS & SYSTEMS

COMPUTER ENGINEERING CSCI 360

CSCI 104L, CSCI 170

EE 354 EE 109L

EE 450 CSCI 353

EE 457 EE 354

EE 451

CSCI 201L or EE 355

EE 453 EE 250

EE 348

EE 301L

CSCI 445 CSCI 103

EE 337

EE 482 EE 301L

EE 467 4

EE 338

EE 448 3

EE 477

EE 338 or EE 354

EE 348

EE 322 4

ELECTRICAL SCIENCES

EE 301L

EE 370

EE 330

EE 444 EE 202

EE 470 4

EE 479 EE 348

EE 338

EE 202L, PHYS 172L

EE 443 3

EE 483 3

PHYS 152

EE 471 EE 470

EE 474

EE 330, EE 338

EE 454 EE 354

ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER

CAPTSTONE: Take 1 course from your chosen specialization or Thesis (EE 494ab) EE 459

EE 434

EE 354

EE 447

EE 483

EE 422

EE 348

EE 330

EE 484

EE 464, EE 475

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Industrial & Systems Engineering Industrial and systems engineers (ISE) work to improve processes, systems, and organizations. Industrial and systems engineering provides the skills and foundations needed to design, analyze, and optimize complex systems. Industrial and systems engineers are productivity catalysts, managing the combination of physical resources and human capital needed to produce and deliver valuable goods and services. JOIN ISE’S PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION ● I nstitute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) POPULAR STUDY ABROAD LOCATIONS ● University of Auckland ● University of Melbourne ● National University of Singapore ● Hong Kong University of Science & Technology ISE TRACKS ●T he Operations track focuses on planning and scheduling production activities, developing quality assurance procedures, designing facilities, and improving production systems. ●T he Information Systems track focuses on how to build information systems and learn how to extract meaning from data.

RESEARCH

CAREERS

Dr. John Carlsson AREA OF RESEARCH: Algorithms for solving problems in continuous location theory, including optimization problems with some kind of geographic element My research is supported by DARPA, the Office of Naval Research, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the National Science Foundation, and the US Department of Transportation

INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS

COURSES: ISE 330 and ISE 331 (Introduction to Operations Research, Deterministic and Stochastic Models) FUN FACT: I was a music major before falling in love with ISE

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Ashley Morris

Class of 2016, Industrial and Systems Engineering (Information Systems Track) Senior Associate, SAP GRC Advisory, KPMG I’m a tech consultant, specializing in SAP, which is a system a lot of companies use worldwide (think Amazon, Google, and Under Armour!). My team identifies risks in our clients’ business processes and technologies and helps them come up with solutions to prevent things from going wrong. What do I love about my job? My manager, my team, the flexibility, the responsibility and freedom, the trust. Management supports me in taking ownership and starting initiatives to implement that change. They trust me to interact with clients who are levels above me or executing meetings how I see fit, so we can reach the finish line together successfully. Advice? Do what brings you joy. Don’t do something because you think you have to. You didn’t get that internship? So what? Trust me. You’ll end up employed.

Industrial and Systems Engineering (Information Systems) FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

ENGR 102

ISE 150

ISE 220

ISE 225

ISE 330

MATH 126

CHEM 105AL or MASC 110L*

ISE 105 2

MATH 125

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

GE B 4

MATH 126 or 129

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 3

ISE 225, ISE 460, DSO 435 or ISE 382

WRIT 340 WRIT 150

3-4

INFO SYSTEMS/ APPROVED ENGINEERING ELECTIVE 3-4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

1 2-3

MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or 229: Calculus III MATH 225: Linear Algebra and Diff. Equations

SCIENCE (16 UNITS) CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* or MASC 110L: Materials Science PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism BIOLOGY ELECTIVE

APPROVED ENGINEERING ELECTIVE (if needed)

3-4

ENGINEERING (54 UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

DSO 435: Enterprise Data Architecture ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy ISE 105: Intro. to Industrial Engineering ISE 150: S olving Engr. Problems via Computer Programming ISE 220: Probability Concepts in Engr. ISE 225: Engineering Statistics I ISE 315L: Engineering Project Management ISE 330: Intro. to Operations Research I ISE 331: Introduction to Operations Research: Stochastic Models ISE 410: Prod. Planning and Scheduling ISE 435: Discrete Systems Simulation ISE 440: Work, Technology and Organization ISE 460: Engineering Economy ISE 470: Human/Computer Interface Design ISE 495a: Senior Design Project ISE 495b: Senior Design Project ITP 320: Enterprise information Systems APPROVED ENGINEERING ELECTIVES INFO SYSTEMS ELECTIVES

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information. GE: Engineering students are encouraged to satisfy GE G and GE H with a course that also satisfies a Core Literacy. GE H may be satisfied by AP/IB. Additionally, your GESM course should be taken in categories A, B, or C only. See page 15 for more information and consult your advisor for detailed assistance. BIOLOGY ELECTIVE: Select one among BISC 103, BISC 104, BISC 230, or HBIO 205 APPROVED ENGINEERING ELECTIVES: See Advisor for current, approved list. INFO SYSTEMS ELECTIVES: Select at least 8 units among the following courses: DSO 431 (4) & DSO 433 (4); ISE 350* (3); ITP 482* (3) &ITP 487* (3). Also select at least 5 units of additional, approved coursework. A current approved class list is available from your advisor. Please note that some courses can fulfill both the Approved Engineering Electives and Info Systems Electives requirements. Discuss options with your advisor.

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INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS

WRITING (8 UNITS)

BIOLOGY ELECTIVE (GE D)* GE C

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

3-4

INFO SYSTEMS ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

INFO SYSTEMS ELECTIVE

ISE 435, and ISE 370 or ISE 470

GE B

PHYS 151L

ISE 495bx

ISE 495ax

ISE 440

ISE 330

PHYS 152L

GE C

ISE 410

ISE 470

DSO 435

MATH 225

ISE 315L

SPRING

ISE 435

MATH 126 or 129

FALL

SPRING ISE 225 and 330

ISE 150 and 225

ISE 460

PHYS 151L (GE E)

GESM (GE A)*

WRIT 150

ISE 220

MATH 226 or MATH 229 4

MATH 225

ISE 331

ITP 320

MATH 126 or MATH 129*

MATH 125 (GE F)*

ISE 220

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FALL

Industrial and Systems Engineering (Operations) FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

FALL

ENGR 102

ISE 150

ISE 220

ISE 225

ISE 330

MATH 126

MATH 226 or MATH 229

CHEM 105aL or MASC 110L*

ISE 105 2

WRIT 150

MATH 125

MATH 125 or 126 or 226

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

GE B 4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 3

OPERATIONS/ APPROVED ENGINEERING ELECTIVE 3-4

FREE ELECTIVE 3

WRIT 340 WRIT 150

3-4

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

ISE 375L

ISE 426 ISE 225

ISE 410 3

ISE 495ax

BIOLOGY ELECTIVE (GE D)*

ISE 495bx

GE B

IISE 435, ISE 370 or ISE 470

ISE 225, ISE 460, DSO 435 or ISE 382

ISE 440

ISE 330

ISE 370L 3

MATH 126 or 129 4

SPRING

ISE 335

ISE 150 and 225

FALL ISE 331, ISE 460

ISE 330, ISE 460

ISE 435

ISE 460

MATH 225

GE C

ISE 315L

ISE 225, ISE 330

ISE 382

ISE 220

PHYS 151L (GE E)

GESM (GE A)* 4

SPRING

MATH 225

ISE 331

MATH 126 or 129

MATH 126 or MATH 129*

MATH 125 (GE F)*

ISE 220

FOURTH YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FALL

PHYS 152L

PHYS 151L, MATH 126 2

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE

1 2

GE C

APPROVED ENGINEERING ELECTIVE

3-4

APPROVED ENGINEERING ELECTIVE

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE 2-3

MATHEMATICS (16 UNITS)

ENGINEERING (58) UNITS)

SPECIAL NOTES

MATH 125: Calculus I* MATH 126 or 129: Calculus II* MATH 226 or 229: Calculus III MATH 225: Linear Algebra and Diff. Equations

ENGR 102: Engineering Freshman Academy ISE 105: Intro. to Industrial Engineering ISE 150: Solving Engr. Problems via Computer Programming ISE 220: Probability Concepts in Engr. ISE 225: Engineering Statistics I ISE 315L: Engineering Project Management ISE 330: Intro. to Operations Research I ISE 331: I ntroduction to Operations Research: Stochastic Models ISE 335L: Supply Chain Design ISE 370: Human Factors in Work Design ISE 375L: Facilities Design ISE 382: D atabase Systems: Concept, Design and Implementation ISE 410: Prod. Planning and Scheduling ISE 426: Statistical Quality Control ISE 435: Discrete Systems Simulation ISE 440: Work, Technology and Organization ISE 460: Engineering Economy ISE 495a: Senior Design Project ISE 495b: Senior Design Project OPERATIONS ELECTIVES

Courses with the * symbol may be satisfied with AP, IB or A-Level exams. See page 16 for more information.

SCIENCE (12 UNITS) CHEM 105aL: General Chemistry* or MASC 110L: Materials Science PHYS 151L: Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 152L: Electricity and Magnetism BIOLOGY ELECTIVE

WRITING (8 UNITS) WRIT 150: Writing and Critical Reasoning WRIT 340: Advanced Writing

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

GE: Engineering students are encouraged to satisfy GE G and GE H with a course that also satisfies a Core Literacy. GE H may be satisfied by AP/IB. Additionally, your GESM course should be taken in categories A, B, C, or D only. See page 15 for more information and consult your advisor for detailed assistance. APPROVED ENGINEERING ELECTIVES: 9 units of coursework. See advisor for current, approved list. OPERATIONS ELECTIVES: Select at least one among ISE 232L, ISE 327, ISE 350, or ACCT 410 Please note some courses can fulfill both the Approved Engineering Electives and Info Systems Electives requirements. Discuss options with your advisor. BIOLOGY ELECTIVE: Select one among BISC 103, BISC 104, BISC 230, or HBIO 205

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CAREER CONNECTIONS PREPARE AND CONNECT

Viterbi Career Connections is committed to helping you achieve your future career goals through self-evaluation exercises, goal setting, employer and alumni events, career exploration, and career advising. Start planning for graduate school or your future career path by focusing on what you can do now to achieve future success.

NETWORKING EVENTS

Connect with employers and alumni through: career expos, in-person and virtual networking, Gateway job portal, Trojan Talks, and oncampus recruiting.

HOW CAN YOU ENGAGE WITH CAREERS YOUR FIRST YEAR?

 Viterbi Career & Internship Expos  Information Sessions & Trojan Talks Take place every fall and spring semester.

A great way to explore an organization or an industry! Employers are there to introduce themselves, provide you insights on their organization, open positions, organization culture, and how prepare for their interview process.

1:1 CAREER ADVISING

Our career advisors provide advising sessions tailored to meet individual student needs and goals. Meet with a career advisor to discuss your internship search strategy or interview skills, evaluate a job offer, review your resume, and more. Drop-in hours available.

 Online Job Boards ●

VMOCK RESUMÉ

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VMock is an online platform that uses data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence to provide you with instant personalized feedback to assist you with optimizing your resume.

72%

Interview with your potential employer from the convenience of campus.

CLASS OF 2019, BY THE NUMBERS

24%

percent headed toward grad school

116

3,057

number of internships posted

237

C onnectSC features jobs, events, and services for the entire USC population.

 On-Campus Interviews

percent headed toward employment after graduation

number of employers registered for Career & Internship Expo

V iterbi Career Gateway features jobs, events, internships, and services exclusive to engineering students.

number of employer info sessions

$86,576

number of on-campus interview schedules

Average salary of Viterbi Class of 2019* *naceweb.org

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Preparing for the Future The class of 2019 let us know where they are headed and it’s quite literally all over the map! About 72% of our graduating class enters industry, while the other 24% go onto graduate studies. The remaining students pursue service opportunities such as the Peace Corps, Teach for America, or military service.

“ I only needed to add an extra FIFI THRIFT, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Junior

Viterbi Involvement ●

Women in Engineering (WIE), Chair ●

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) ●

Progressive Degree Program (PDP) in Engineering Management ●

S emester Abroad — University of Auckland

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S ummer Internships at MOOG Aircraft Group and West Monroe Partners

Undergraduate Research, The Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events ●

Outside Viterbi Involvement ●

SC Outfitters

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SC Underwater

semester to complete my masters, which was logistically and financially one of a kind. This allowed me to focus on my extracurriculars instead of stressing about graduate applications and financing.”

RESUMES IN SEPTEMBER About 70% of summer internship recruitment takes place in the fall semester. Have your resume ready by mid-September.

“ I nternships have given me a much deeper understanding of how

I can use my major after graduation. Because academia can often feel abstract, it was great to root my educational experience in tangible work. It is also incredible that I can make a tangible impact on a company even as a student.”

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VITERBI CAREER GATEWAY This platform allows you to search for engineering internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities, get information for recruitment and networking events, RSVP for professional development workshops, access resources, and more! (viterbicareers.usc.edu/gateway)

“ I am grateful to have worked in both a

manufacturing plant for my previous co-op and now in Research & Development at J&J’s Consumer Headquarters in New Jersey. These two co-ops have taught me a lot about the consumer product industry and allowed me to work cross-functionally with so many different people to get things done.”

KAROLINA SIECZKOWSKA, Biomedical, Transfer Student, First Generation, Senior Viterbi Involvement ●

Team Leader for USC Friends & Neighbors Day

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Community Health Connection Volunteer

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Co-op — Johnson & Johnson (Fall 2019 and Spring 2020)

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Summer Internships at MOOG Aircraft Group and West Monroe Partners

VITERBI CAREER CONNECTIONS Viterbi Career Connections offers professional development support to prepare you for learning experiences with employers as an intern or trainee during your undergraduate career. CO-OPS Co-ops offer more in-depth and extensive work experience over the course of two semesters, usually lasting a minimum six months.

INTERNSHIPS Typically offered over the summer, internships are 8 to 12 weeks of on-the-job training in a particular field.

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Progressive Degree Program There are countless ways to get to your end goal. Being a student organization president, completing an internship, or studying abroad are all experiences that prepare you for life after college. Are you thinking about grad school? The Progressive Degree Program (PDP) is a great way earn a master’s degree from the Viterbi School of Engineering in as little as one additional year.

ANTHONY MARTINEZ, Computer Science, First Generation, Senior Viterbi Involvement ●

President of Cyborg, Cybersecurity and Forensics Organization @ USC ●

Minor in Computer Science and Digital Forensics ●

Progressive Degree Program in Computer Science ●

Summer Internship at CrowdStrike

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President of the USC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club

“ I saw a great opportunity that I could not pass

up — as a first-generation college student, this opportunity means a great deal in terms of making me better able to choose a successful career path with options down the road.” THE PROGRESSIVE DEGREE PROGRAM PDP is an accelerated master’s degree open to USC’s academically outstanding undergraduate juniors. It allows you to begin taking master’s-level courses while finishing the final semesters of your bachelor’s degree. Blending your undergraduate and graduate degrees via PDP reduces the number of graduate units required for degree completion. Interested in two different fields of engineering? Consider pursuing one field as a B.S. and one as an M.S. through PDP.

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

PDP Eligibility Requirements

64-95

completed undergraduate units, excluding AP, IB and A-level exams

3.2+ GPA

Engineering + Pre-Health

Approach Medicine with a Problem Solving Mindset Viterbi students are uniquely positioned to bring their skills to the health professions. The pre-health option allows students to think about how to engineer better medicine.

what career I wanted to pursue when I started “ Iundergrad didn’t know but I knew I was interested in both engineering and medicine. BME provided an opportunity to keep multiple options open while I figured out whether I wanted to go into research, industry, or medicine.”

NINA SIGH, Biomedical Engineering, Class of 2019, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Involvement ●

Co-founded MedMind, a startup that built a medication management app for cancer patients.

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NYU’s Tech4Health Institute problems and engineers who can help address them.

“ At USC I enjoyed exploring real-world applications of my coursework by conducting research on modeling ciliary motion, co-founding a startup, and leading interdisciplinary student teams at medical device hackathons. I learned more about the clinical aspect of medicine by volunteering with pediatric victims of abuse and neglect through Violence Intervention Volunteers.”

OFFICE OF PRE-HEALTH ADVISEMENT In addition to working with your Viterbi major advisor, you can also meet with the Office of Pre-Health Advisement which offers one-on-one advisement appointments to help with: Pre-Health Curriculum Planning Health Professions Admission and Application Process Personal Statement Review Clinical, Research, and Volunteer Programs and Opportunities Pre-Health Student Organizations Workshops UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2022-2023

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