Minor in Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a minor program comprising the following four courses:

It may be possible to substitute other appropriate senior-level mechanical and aerospace engineering courses with prior approval of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, such as MAE 460. All prerequisites and corequisites must be satisfied for all courses taken.

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites and complete at least six hours of upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Interdisciplinary Minor – Biomedical Engineering

Christian Zemlin, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Coordinator

This interdisciplinary minor is for students who would like to learn about processes encountered in biomedical engineering innovation and enhance their ability to integrate knowledge from different disciplines with principles used in biomedical engineering. The minor offers an opportunity for students to be recognized for study in this growing multidisciplinary field and to enhance competitiveness for job opportunities upon graduation.

Course requirements are as follows:

The interdisciplinary minor in biomedical engineering requires 12 credit hours of 300/400-level courses selected from at least two different disciplines with a maximum of six credits from any one discipline. For completion of the interdisciplinary minor, students must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses and prerequisite courses. At least six hours of upper-level courses must be taken through courses offered by Old Dominion University. Three credit hours may be in the major, if a major course is listed as an option for the interdisciplinary minor. As such, it will be credited toward both the major and the interdisciplinary minor.

Minor in Civil Engineering

An undergraduate minor in civil engineering may be obtained by students from outside of the major by successful completion of 12 or more semester credit hours in approved civil engineering course work at the 300 or 400 level. In addition, a student seeking a minor in civil engineering must satisfy all pre- or corequisite requirements for the courses selected.

The course requirements are:

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites and complete a minimum of six hours of upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University. Completion of a minor in civil engineering with a grade point average of 3.00 or greater partially satisfies the leveling requirements for graduate degrees in civil engineering.

Minor in Civil Engineering Technology – Construction

The minor in civil engineering technology – construction is open to all students (except civil engineering technology majors). The program consists of 12 credits and the specified courses are as follows:

The courses are offered both on campus and through distance learning.

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses and prerequisite courses and complete at least six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Minor in Computer Engineering

An undergraduate minor in computer engineering may be obtained by successful completion of 12 or more semester credit hours of approved electrical or computer engineering or computer science course work at the 300 or 400 level. In addition, a student seeking a minor in computer engineering must satisfy all pre- or corequisite requirements for the courses selected. The chief departmental advisor must approve the precise course of study.

The basic course requirements are as follows:

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for the courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites and complete a minimum of six hours of upper division courses in the minor through courses offered by Old Dominion University. Completion of a minor in computer engineering with a GPA of 3.00 or greater partially satisfies the leveling requirements for graduate degrees in computer engineering.

Minor in Electrical Engineering

An undergraduate minor in electrical engineering may be obtained by successful completion of 12 or more semester credit hours of approved electrical engineering course work at the 300 level or above. In addition, a student seeking a minor in electrical engineering must satisfy all pre- or corequisite requirements for the courses selected. Tracks in systems science, physical electronics, digital design, and other options are available. The chief departmental advisor must approve the precise course of study. The basic course requirements for the three main tracks are as follows:

Systems Science Track

Physical Electronics Track

Digital Design Track

The digital design track is not available for computer engineering majors.

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites and complete at least six hours of upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University. Completion of a minor in electrical engineering with a GPA of 3.00 or greater partially satisfies the leveling requirements for graduate degrees in electrical engineering.

Minor in Electrical Engineering Technology

The minor in electrical engineering technology is open to students (except electrical engineering technology majors) who have completed at least one three-credit course in calculus. It is particularly helpful for those who are preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering examination. The courses are offered both on campus and through distance learning.

The program consists of 12 credits. The specified courses are as follows:

Certain substitutions are possible if suitable justification is provided.

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses and prerequisite courses and complete at least six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Minor in Engineering Management

Opportunities for Employment and Graduate Studies

According to a recent Income and Salary Survey by the National Society of Professional Engineers, the median annual income of engineers having executive/administrative job functions is approximately $20,000 higher than those having technical functions. This program provides undergraduate students with a set of courses that provides some of the basic management concepts useful to those aspiring to an executive/administrative management position in technology-based, project-oriented organizations. Upon graduation, this knowledge will help individuals qualify for project management positions or for entrepreneurial activities. Students interested in obtaining a strong preparation in engineering management should consider this minor.

Points of Interest

The minor in engineering management is intended for students with majors in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, physics, chemistry, mathematics, ocean, earth and atmospheric sciences, or biology. Students with majors in other disciplines may also pursue this minor, and they are encouraged to talk with their advisors to determine its appropriateness to their educational objectives. The minor develops the skills in team building, interpersonal communications, decision making, ethics and leadership, project management, risk analysis, and quality assurance that employers are increasingly looking for in both engineers and scientists, as well as in other employees in "high tech" organizations. The minor also satisfies the University's General Education upper-division requirement.

Requirements

Applicants for the minor in engineering management must be juniors or seniors with a declared major and a minimum GPA of 2.00. The courses can also be taken by graduate students or other graduates. The minor requires completion of 12 credit hours of course work with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in the courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses and prerequisite courses. A minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement must be taken through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Curriculum

The course work for the minor in engineering management involves extensive writing assignments, oral presentations, and group projects, and is designed to develop the skills needed for rapid advancement in either industrial or government organizations. Twelve credit hours of course work is required to meet the requirements for the minor in engineering management. Any 300-400 level ENMA course is acceptable for the minor in engineering management. Students who intend to complete a master's in engineering management or in systems engineering should take ENMA 420 as part of their minor requirements as it is a prerequisite to both programs.

For additional information about the undergraduate minor in engineering management, contact:

Chair
Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529-0248

Telephone: (757) 683-4558
FAX: (757) 683-5640

Minor in Environmental Engineering

An undergraduate minor in environmental engineering may be obtained by successful completion of 12 or more semester credit hours in approved environmental engineering course work at the 300 or 400 level. In addition, a student seeking a minor in environmental engineering must satisfy all pre- or corequisite requirements for the courses selected.

Two tracks are available: aqueous environmental systems and environmental protection. The course requirements are as follows:

Aqueous Environmental Systems

Environmental Protection

For completion of a minor a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites and complete a minimum of six hours of upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University. Completion of a minor in environmental engineering with a grade point average of 3.00 or greater partially satisfies the leveling requirements for graduate degrees in environmental engineering.

Minor in Global Engineering

The minor in global engineering is for students who plan to seek career opportunities in companies with global operations. With globalization of design and manufacturing, it has become important for engineers, engaged in transnational projects, to not only have better teamwork and communication skills, but also a good understanding of the socioeconomic, environmental and cultural aspects of global engineering projects. The global engineering minor provides an understanding of these aspects through courses that develop an understanding of global technology, quality assurance standards, and differences in cultural, communication and business practices in a global work environment.

Students may obtain a minor in global engineering by successful completion of 12 semester credit hours in approved course work at the 300- or 400-level. In addition, a student seeking a minor in global engineering must satisfy all pre- or corequisite requirements for the courses selected. The requirements are as follows: 

For completion of a minor, a student must have a grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites and complete at least six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Minor in Marine Engineering

The minor in marine engineering is open to all students with the exception of those students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program's Marine Engineering option. Students seeking the minor must satisfy all pre- or corequisite requirements for the courses selected. The minor is multidisciplinary and consists of four courses in topics that are relevant to the shipbuilding, maintenance, repair and maritime operations industries.

The course requirements are as follows:

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites and complete at least six hours of upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Minor in Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a minor program with two emphases: thermal sciences and mechanics.

The specific minimum courses required are as follows:

It may be possible to substitute other appropriate junior- or senior-level mechanical engineering courses for those specified above with prior approval of the department. Exceptions are rare and are not encouraged. All prerequisites and corequisites must be satisfied for all courses taken.

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites and complete at least six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Minor in Mechanical Engineering Technology

The minor in mechanical engineering technology is open to students (except mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology majors) who have completed at least one three-credit course in calculus. It is particularly helpful for those who are preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering examination. The courses are offered both on campus and through distance learning.

The program consists of 12 credits and the specified courses are as follows:

Certain substitutions are possible if suitable justification is provided.

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites and complete at least six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Minor in Military Leadership

The minor in military leadership is a high quality, interdisciplinary, multidimensional, experiential, and culturally diverse program that exposes students to, and prepares them for, real life leadership opportunities and challenges. Students explore issues of leadership, citizenship, and social change within the context of an inquiry, experiential, and competency-based instructional design. The minor is open to all students who have completed the prerequisite courses. Students who are not enrolled in the military science or naval science program will receive academic credit for commissioning purposes.

The requirements for students in the Naval Science Department are completion of the following:

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses and prerequisite courses and complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Minor in Modeling and Simulation

An undergraduate minor in modeling and simulation may be obtained by successful completion of 12 or more credit hours of approved modeling and simulation engineering coursework at the 200-, 300-, and 400- level. In addition, a student seeking a minor in modeling and simulation must satisfy all pre- or corequisite requirements for the courses selected.

There are two tracks available in the minor in modeling and simulation:  simulation application and simulation development.  The chief departmental advisor for the Department of Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Engineering must approve the precise course of study in the minor.

The basic course requirements for the two tracks are as follows:

Simulation Application Track

Simulation Development Track

When appropriate, other course work can be developed in consultation with the chief departmental advisor.

For completion of the minor, a student must pass each course required for the minor, achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites, complete a minimum of twelve credit hours of approved coursework for the minor, and complete at least six hours of upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University. To enter the program, students must have completed calculus and one college-level computer-programming course (CS 150 or equivalent). For further information contact the Department of Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization Engineering.

Minor in Motorsports Engineering

The minor in motorsports engineering is open to all students. Students seeking the minor must satisfy all pre- or corequisite requirements for the courses selected.

The minor is multidisciplinary and consists of four courses in topics that are relevant to the motorsports and automotive industries. Each course is practice-oriented and consists of integrated lectures and laboratories.

The basic course requirements are as follows:

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites and complete at least six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.