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Engineering with Honors Studies

Why Honors Studies?

Membership in the Honors College equips you with supplementary skills and knowledge that will enhance your science and technology studies and better prepare you for a successful engineering career.

What are some of the benefits of the Honors College?

To see engineering marvels of the world first-hand:

To interact with and learn from students in other academic disciplines:

To participate in in-depth and field-related study with an Engineering faculty mentor:

To polish written communication, collaboration and public speaking skills:

To develop logic and reasoning capabilities in areas beyond math and science:

To exercise creativity, analytical thinking, and critical reading:

To recruit potential Engineering/Honors-bound students to Texas Tech University:

To gain breadth of knowledge and diversity of experiences to complement those offered in the Whitacre College of Engineering

How do I apply?

Go to www.honr.ttu.edu and follow the application packet directions.

How do I Coordinate Honors studies with Engineering?

Apply and be accepted by the Honors College. Then, register for a First–Year Experience Class (FYE) and its accompanying Learning Community Group (LCG).

Among the FYE classes, you will find Engineering 1315–Introduction to Engineering. In Engineering 1315, you will encounter the foundations of the engineering profession and explore engineering problem solving, professionalism, and ethics. You will also collaborate on a team–designed project.

An additional 21 hours of Honors courses will be required during your undergraduate program. Twelve hours of qualifying coursework are available in the Whitacre College of Engineering which can be applied to most undergraduate engineering degree programs. The course descriptions and prerequisites for these courses are listed below:

ME 2322 – Engineering Thermodynamics I

  Prerequisite: MATH 2350 and PHYS 1408

  Fulfills the Core Technology and Applied Science Requirement

In this Mechanical Engineering course, you will learn about the properties of pure substances, ideal gas behavior, and first and second law analysis. You will explore applications to energy conversion and power cycles.

ME 2301/ME 2364 – Engineering Mechanics I

  Prerequisite: MATH 1352, PHYS 1408

In this Mechanical Engineering course, you will learn about statics of particles and rigid bodies. You will explore equilibrium, friction, centroids, and virtual work.

IE 3301 – Engineering Economics Analysis

  Prerequisite: MATH 1352

In this industrial engineering course, you will learn the major concepts and techniques involved in the economics of engineering, capital budgeting, work performance, and project management.

ME 4360 – Sustainable Energy

  Prerequisite: senior standing; ME 2322, MATH 3350

In this Mechanical Engineering course, you will explore global energy demands and their environmental impacts for continued human development. Additionally, you will examine alternative and petroleum–based fuels for near–term and long–term solutions, engage in research, and develop presentations.

What are former Students saying?

“While I find that engineering certainly is about as challenging as anything can be, the Honors College challenges me in a different, and often fun, way. The Honors professors I have had in class are the best teachers I have ever worked with. I would recommend the Honors College to any engineering student. It forces you to think outside the box, and you get to meet a lot of people that you normally wouldn’t. The Honors College has certainly made my whole college experience better.”

Samantha Myatt, Chemical Engineering, 2010

“The Honors classes are offered in smaller groups, and the professors make sure that insightful discussion occurs in these classes. Working through topics in a discussion-oriented setting is something that Engineering majors don’t normally get much experience in. It’s really helpful when it’s time to do the senior project required in most disciplines, where you have to stand up in front of your peers and present your thoughts and your work clearly. The Honors College connected me with a lot of people I wouldn’t have met otherwise, and it sparked my interest in studying abroad.”

Garrett Heath, Industrial Engineering, 2004

“As an engineering Honors student I face the question, ‘Is the Honors College beneficial for an engineering student?’ The answer is, ‘YES, definitely!’  Currently, I am working on my Honors Thesis on the effects of nano metals in propellants. This work has motivated me to pursue a master’s degree and a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering.  The work on the thesis is really beneficial since I will be continuing with the same topic for my graduate studies. I am incredibly thankful to the Honors College for providing so many opportunities to students from engineering.”

Sanjana Datta, Mechanical Engineering, 2008