48 units are required to be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. Typically a unit is fulfilled by taking a course at Northwestern or through transfer credit from another institution. Credit through AP (Advance Placement) or IB (International Baccalaureate) Exams may also be used as appropriate.

These 48 units are broken down into the following 8 distribution areas:

• Mathematics - 4 units
• Engineering Analysis & Computer Proficiency - 4 units
• Basic Sciences - 4 units
• Design & Communication - 3 units
• Basic Engineering - 5 units
• Social Science / Humanities - 7 units
• Unrestricted Electives - 5 units
• Major Program - 16 units

Detailed requirements (the delination of which courses are needed in each of the above areas) for each of the McCormick degrees are listed in the University Undergraduate Catalog. A complete copy of the current catalog in downloadable PDF format can be found on the University Registrar's homepage.

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