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Undergraduate Catalog 2012-13 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pre-Engineering


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There are many different fields of engineering, including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and civil engineering. Programs in these engineering disciplines require a relatively standard set of mathematics, physics, computer programming, and writing courses during the first two years of study. The pre-engineering program is a one- or two-year, non-degree program specifically designed to prepare students to transfer into another university offering their desired field of study, or to remain here at The University of Scranton if they choose to major in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Students enrolled in the Pre-Engineering program at The University of Scranton receive a solid technical foundation in math and science, yet also receive the benefits of a liberal arts curriculum which emphasizes critical thinking and communication skills. Additionally, students also have the advantage of taking important math and sciences courses in small classes taught by dedicated faculty.

Since the Pre-Engineering curriculum does not lead to a baccalaureate degree it is not rigid. It is a suggested program of study in which students work with their pre-engineering advisor to tailor the curriculum to specific interests and goals. Students should consult the course catalog and curriculum of the engineering school to which they intend to transfer. This is not an automatic transfer program; students must apply for admission. The university to which one transfers makes all final decisions on which courses will count toward a degree.

Most colleges of engineering would recommend the following sequence of courses:
 


 

 

Pre-Engineering Transfer Program Curriculum


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall
Cr.
Spr.
Cr.

First Year

   
COGNATE (GE NSCI) PHYS 140/140L (E) Elements of Physics I PHYS 141/141L (E) Elements of Physics II  4 4
COGNATE (GE QUAN) MATH 114 (Q) Calculus I -MATH 221 Calculus II  4 4
COGNATE CHEM 112-113 (E) General and Analytical Chemistry /CHEM 112L-113L  4.5 4.5
GE FSEM First Year Seminars 1    
GE PHIL PHIL 120 Introduction to Philosophy    3
GE T/RS T/RS 121 (P) Theology I: Introduction to the Bible    3
GE WRTG WRTG 107 Composition  3  
     15.5 18.5

Second Year

   
COGNATE COGNATE ELECTIVES* 3-4 6-7
COGNATE MATH 222 Calculus III -MATH 341 Differential Equations  4 4
COGNATE CMPS 134 Computer Science I  3  
MAJOR ENGR 253L An Introduction to Computer-Aided Design ENGR 254L 3D Computer-aided Design  1 1
GE ELECTIVE HUMANITIES/S/BH Electives 6 6
    17-18 17-18
 

Total: 69-70 Credits

* Selected in consultation with pre-engineering advisor.  Suggested courses include PHYS 270 (W) , ENGR 250 , ENGR 252 , EE 241 , E/CE 240 , ENGR 352 , CHEM 232 /CHEM 232L , CHEM 233 /CHEM 233L , CMPS 144 , MATH 351 .

1The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.


For more informatioin about the Physics and Electrical Engineering departments, visit its website.

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