Undergraduate Program in General Engineering (GEN)

The Bachelors of Science General Engineering program at the Newark College of Engineering (NCE) is a broad-based and interdisciplinary program in engineering. It is designed for students who desire a rigorous, broad-based course of study in preparation for a professional career. The program provides students with the opportunity to study the traditional foundational engineering concepts in mathematics, science, application, and design. Additionally, built into the program are engineering electives where students can be exposed to courses in civil, mechanical, industrial, biomedical, chemical, computer, and electrical engineering in order to obtain a well-rounded knowledge base.

Students must work closely with the academic adviser to develop a meaningful plan of study to meet their interests and the program graduation requirements.

Program Objectives:

Students in the General Engineering program will learn about the various engineering paths and diverse career fields that they lead to. Through developing a student’s foundational STEM education and broad-based exposure to the traditional engineering fields, students will be prepared to either declare one of the majors offered by NCE or work closely with the academic advisor to plan a general curriculum.

We expect students and graduates of the General Engineering B.S. program to exhibit the following:

  • Professionalism – students work on developing professional skills to help them be successful in the workplace including but, not limited to: communication, time management, leadership, collaboration, and networking.
  • Academic Excellence – students work on enhancing their academic skills in order to be an asset in the various career fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • Commitment to Growth & Development – students engage with the community to better understand themselves and others in order to problem solve and improve the lives of those around them.

B.S. in General Engineering

(120 credit minimum)

A minimum of 120 credits is required for the B.S. in General Engineering. Of those 120 credits, at least 58 credits are general engineering electives (18 credits in 200-level courses, 18 credits in 300-level courses, 15 credits in 400-level courses, 4 credits in laboratory courses). Students must work closely with the academic adviser to select the general engineering electives to meet their interests and the program graduation requirements.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
1st SemesterCredits
CHEM 121
Fundamentals of Chemical Principles I 1
or General Chemistry I
3
CHEM 125A General Chemistry Lab I 1
FED 101 Fundamentals of Engineering Design 1 2
ENGL 101 English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing 3
MATH 111 Calculus I 4
PHYS 111 Physics I 3
PHYS 111A Physics I Lab 1
FYS SEM First-Year Student Seminar 0
 Term Credits17
2nd Semester
CHEM 122
Fundamentals of Chemical Principles II 2
or General Chemistry II
3
ENGL 102 English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research 3
MATH 112 Calculus II 4
PHYS 121 Physics II 3
PHYS 121A Physics II Lab 1
 Term Credits14
Second Year
1st Semester
Select one of the following: 3
Computer Programming and Problem Solving 3
Introduction to Computing
Introduction to Computer Science in C++
Select one of the following: 3
Calculus III A 4
Calculus III B
Social Science GER 3
History and Humanities GER 200 level 3
ENGR 330 Applications of Microcontrollers and IoT devices 3
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
MATH 222 Differential Equations 4
MATH 333 Probability and Statistics 3
General Engineering Elective (200 level) 3
General Engineering Elective (200 level) 5 3
General Engineering Elective (200 level) 5 3
 Term Credits16
Third Year
1st Semester
History and Humanities GER 300+ level 3
General Engineering Elective (200 level) 3
General Engineering Elective (200 level) 3
General Engineering Elective (200 level) 3
General Engineering Elective (300 level) 3
General Engineering Lab Elective 1
 Term Credits16
2nd Semester
History and Humanities GER 300+ level 3
ENGR 210 Career Planning Seminar for En 6 1
General Engineering Elective (300 level) 3
General Engineering Elective (300 level) 3
General Engineering Elective (300 level) 3
General Engineering Lab Elective 1
 Term Credits14
Fourth Year
1st Semester
Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER 3
General Engineering Elective (300 level) 3
General Engineering Elective (300 level) 3
General Engineering Elective (400 level) 3
General Engineering Elective (400 level) 3
General Engineering Lab Elective 1
 Term Credits16
2nd Semester
GEN 491 Research Independent Study I 3
General Engineering Elective (400 level) 3
General Engineering Elective (400 level) 3
General Engineering Elective (400 level) 3
 Term Credits12
 Total Credits120
1

Students interested in Biomedical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical Engineering should take CHEM 125

2

Students interested in Biomedical, Chemical Engineering should take CHEM 126

3

Students interested in Computer, Electrical Engineering should take CS 115

4

Students interested in Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering should take MATH 213

5

Two of the 200 level General Engineering Elective must have a lab component associated with the course

6

ENGR 210 is required only for students who take Math 211.

200 level General Engineering elective - At least 4 from Engineering

300 level General Engineering elective - At least 4 from Engineering

400 level General Engineering elective - At least 3 from Engineering

Concentration in Engineering Innovation and Intellectual Property

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
1st SemesterCredits
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 125A General Chemistry Lab I 1
FED 101 Fundamentals of Engineering Design 2
ENGL 101 English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing 3
MATH 111 Calculus I 4
PHYS 111 Physics I 3
PHYS 111A Physics I Lab 1
FYS SEM First-Year Student Seminar 0
 Term Credits17
2nd Semester
CHEM 126 General Chemistry II 3
ENGL 102 English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research 3
MATH 112 Calculus II 4
PHYS 121 Physics II 3
PHYS 121A Physics II Lab 1
 Term Credits14
Second Year
1st Semester
CS 101
Computer Programming and Problem Solving
or Introduction to Computing
3
MATH 211 Calculus III A 3
ENTR 210 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3
PSY 210 Introduction to Psychology 3
MECH 234 Engineering Mechanics 2
ENGR 211 Professional Skills for Engineers I 1
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
MATH 222 Differential Equations 4
ENGR 320 Prototyping Essentials 3
PHYS 234 Physics III 3
ECE 231 Circuits and Systems I 3
MECH 237 Strength Of Materials 3
 Term Credits16
Third Year
1st Semester
COM 313 Technical Writing 3
MATH 333
Probability and Statistics
or Applied Statistical Methods
3
ME 430 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design 3
PHIL 310 Logic 3
MGMT 290 Business Law I 3
ENGR 312 Professional Skills for Engineers II 1
 Term Credits16
2nd Semester
HIST 320 Law and Evidence 3
ENGR 350 Intellectual Property for Engineers 3
PHIL 334 Engineering Ethics and Technological Practice: Philosophical Perspectives on Engineering 3
ENTR 330 Entrepreneurial Strategy 3
ENGR 330 Applications of Microcontrollers and IoT devices 3
 Term Credits15
Fourth Year
1st Semester
Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER 3
IE 447 Legal Aspects of Engineering 3
BME 303 Biological and Chemical Foundations of Biomedical Engineering 3
IE 455 Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers 3
IE 492 Engineering Management 3
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
GEN 491 Research Independent Study I 3
ENTR 440 Lean Startup Accelerator 3
IE 463 Invention and Entrepreneurship 3
ENGR 301 Engineering Applications of Data Science 3
 Term Credits12
 Total Credits120

Concentration in Mechatronics

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
1st SemesterCredits
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 125A General Chemistry Lab I 1
FED 101 Fundamentals of Engineering Design 2
ENGL 101 English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing 3
MATH 111 Calculus I 4
PHYS 111 Physics I 3
PHYS 111A Physics I Lab 1
FYS SEM First-Year Student Seminar 0
 Term Credits17
2nd Semester
CS 100 Roadmap to Computing 3
ENGL 102 English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research 3
MATH 112 Calculus II 4
PHYS 121 Physics II 3
PHYS 121A Physics II Lab 1
 Term Credits14
Second Year
1st Semester
ECE 231 Circuits and Systems I 3
MATH 211 Calculus III A 3
History and Humanities GER 200 level 3
Social Science GER 3
MECH 234 Engineering Mechanics 2
ENGR 211 Professional Skills for Engineers I 1
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
MATH 222 Differential Equations 4
ENGR 320 Prototyping Essentials 3
MECH 236 Dynamics 2
ME 231 Kinematics of Machinery 3
MECH 237 Strength Of Materials 3
 Term Credits15
Third Year
1st Semester
COM 313 Technical Writing 3
MATH 333
Probability and Statistics
or Applied Statistical Methods
3
ME 430 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design 3
Technical Elective 3
BME 210 Processing Fund for Biol Signa 3
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
MATH 337 Linear Algebra 3
ENGR 301 Engineering Applications of Data Science 3
PHIL 334 Engineering Ethics and Technological Practice: Philosophical Perspectives on Engineering 3
ME 305 Introduction to System Dynamics 3
ENGR 330 Applications of Microcontrollers and IoT devices 3
 Term Credits15
Fourth Year
1st Semester
Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER 3
ENGR 423 Drone Science Fundamentals 3
ME 441 Computer Simulation and Analysis in Mechanical Engineering 3
IE 455 Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers 3
Technical Elective 3
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
GEN 491 Research Independent Study I 3
ENGR 424 Robotics Science Fundamentals 3
ENGR 350 Intellectual Property for Engineers 3
CS 440 Computer Vision 3
MNET 425 Advanced Manufacturing Rotation 2
 Term Credits14
 Total Credits120

Concentration in Quality and Reliability Engineering

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
1st SemesterCredits
CHEM 125 General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 125A General Chemistry Lab I 1
FED 101 Fundamentals of Engineering Design 2
ENGL 101 English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing 3
MATH 111 Calculus I 4
PHYS 111 Physics I 3
PHYS 111A Physics I Lab 1
FYS SEM First-Year Student Seminar 0
 Term Credits17
2nd Semester
CHEM 126 General Chemistry II 3
ENGL 102 English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research 3
MATH 112 Calculus II 4
PHYS 121 Physics II 3
PHYS 121A Physics II Lab 1
 Term Credits14
Second Year
1st Semester
CS 101
Computer Programming and Problem Solving
or Introduction to Computing
3
MATH 211 Calculus III A 3
PHYS 234 Physics III 3
ECON 201 Economics 3
IE 203 Applications of Computer Graphics in Industrial Engineering 2
PHYS 231A Physics III Lab 1
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
MATH 222 Differential Equations 4
ME 215 Engineering Materials and Processes 3
ECE 231 Circuits and Systems I 3
MECH 320 Statics and Strength of Materials 3
ENGR 211 Professional Skills for Engineers I 1
History and Humanities GER 200 level 3
 Term Credits17
Third Year
1st Semester
COM 313 Technical Writing 3
ENGR 330 Applications of Microcontrollers and IoT devices 3
ME 430 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design 3
MATH 244 Introduction to Probability Theory 3
ENGR 320 Prototyping Essentials 3
ENGR 312 Professional Skills for Engineers II 1
 Term Credits16
2nd Semester
MATH 341 Statistical Methods II 3
ENGR 360 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Applied Metrology 3
BME 303 Biological and Chemical Foundations of Biomedical Engineering 3
ENGR 301 Engineering Applications of Data Science 3
Technical Elective 3
 Term Credits15
Fourth Year
1st Semester
IE 355 Human Factors 3
IE 455 Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers 3
ENGR 430 Engineering for Quality and Reliability 3
MATH 344 Regression Analysis 3
 Term Credits12
2nd Semester
GEN 491 Research Independent Study I 3
PHIL 334 Engineering Ethics and Technological Practice: Philosophical Perspectives on Engineering 3
MNET 425 Advanced Manufacturing Rotation 2
Technical Elective 3
Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER 3
 Term Credits14
 Total Credits120

Suggested Technical Electives 

CHEM 243Organic Chemistry I3
ECE 232Circuits and Systems II3
MATH 337Linear Algebra3

This curriculum represents the maximum number of credits per semester for which a student is advised to register.  A full-time credit load is 12 credits.  First-year students are placed in a curriculum that positions them for success which may result in additional time needed to complete curriculum requirements. Continuing students should consult with their academic advisor to determine the appropriate credit load.