B.S. General Engineering
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.
First Year | ||
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1st Semester | Credits | |
CHEM 121 or CHEM 125 | 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 Credits | 17 | |
2nd Semester | ||
CHEM 122 or CHEM 126 | 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 Credits | 14 | |
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 Credits | 15 | |
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 Credits | 16 | |
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 Credits | 16 | |
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 Credits | 14 | |
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 Credits | 16 | |
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 Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
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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
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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
First Year | ||
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1st Semester | Credits | |
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 Credits | 17 | |
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 Credits | 14 | |
Second Year | ||
1st Semester | ||
CS 101 or CS 106 | 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 Credits | 15 | |
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 Credits | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
1st Semester | ||
COM 313 | Technical Writing | 3 |
MATH 333 or IE 331 | 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 Credits | 16 | |
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 Credits | 15 | |
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 Credits | 15 | |
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 Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Concentration in Mechatronics
First Year | ||
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1st Semester | Credits | |
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 Credits | 17 | |
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 Credits | 14 | |
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 Credits | 15 | |
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 Credits | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
1st Semester | ||
COM 313 | Technical Writing | 3 |
MATH 333 or IE 331 | 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 Credits | 15 | |
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 Credits | 15 | |
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 Credits | 15 | |
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 Credits | 14 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Concentration in Quality and Reliability Engineering
First Year | ||
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1st Semester | Credits | |
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 Credits | 17 | |
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 Credits | 14 | |
Second Year | ||
1st Semester | ||
CS 101 or CS 106 | 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 Credits | 15 | |
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 Credits | 17 | |
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 Credits | 16 | |
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 Credits | 15 | |
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 Credits | 12 | |
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 Credits | 14 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Suggested Technical Electives
Code | Title | Credits |
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CHEM 243 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
ECE 232 | Circuits and Systems II | 3 |
MATH 337 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
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.