Pre-Engineering

Faculty

Paul F. Fahey, Ph.D., Chair
W. Andrew Berger, Ph.D.
Joseph W. Connolly, Ph.D.
John R. Kalafut, M.S.
Declan Mulhall, Ph.D.
Robert A. Spalletta, Ph.D.
Argyrios C. Varonides, Ph.D.
Christine A. Zakzewski, Ph.D.

Overview

The University provides a pre-engineering program which introduces the student to the highly technical training necessary for all phases of the engineering profession. This is a two-year course of study which enables the student to transfer to another school to complete his or her degree work.

Of special importance is The University of Scranton’s association with the Cooperative Engineering Program at the University of Detroit Mercy, and its programs in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering. For the student who has completed the pre-engineering curriculum at The University of Scranton, the Detroit Mercy three-year cooperative program offers alternate semesters of formal instruction and work experience in industry. A direct transfer program is available with Widener College, which may be either a co-op program beginning in the summer preceding the junior year or a regular two-year program. In addition to the valuable experience gained from industry, many students have been able to pay the cost of their tuition from the remuneration received for their work. This amounts to a substantial equivalent scholarship grant. Other schools into which University of Scranton students transfer include Lehigh, Bucknell, Penn State and Drexel.

Generally, different engineering programs have slightly different requirements which must be completed before starting the junior year. These will vary from school to school. Therefore, students should, before beginning the sophomore year, consult with an advisor at the institution at which they plan to complete their studies.

Pre-Engineering Transfer Program Curriculum
Dept. and No.				Descriptive Title of Course	Credits
				FIRST YEAR	FALL	SPRING
COGNATE (GE NSCI)		PHYS 140-141		Elements of Physics I-II	4	4
COGNATE		CMPS 134		Computer Science I		3
COGNATE (GE QUAN)		MATH 114-221		Calculus I–II	4	4
GE WRTG- SPCH		WRTG 107 - COMM 100		Composition - Public Speaking	3	3
GE C/IL		C/IL 102		Computing and Information Literacy	3
GE PHIL		PHIL 120		Introduction to Philosophy	3
GE T/RS		T/RS 121		Theology I		3
FSEM		INTD 100		Freshman Seminar	1
GE PHED		PHED		Physical Education		1
					18	18
				SECOND YEAR
MAJOR		EE 240		Introduction to Digital Circuits	3
MAJOR		EE 241		Circuit Analysis		4
MAJOR		ENGR 250-252		Statics - Solid Material Science	3	3
MAJOR		ENGR 253-254		Introduction to CAD - 3-D CAD	1	1
COGNATE		PHYS 270		Elements of Modern Physics	4
COGNATE		MATH 222-341		Analysis II - Diff. Equations	4	4
COGNATE		CHEM 112-113 1		General & Analytical Chem I-II	3	3
GE ELECT		FREE ELECT		Free Elective		3
					18	18
					Total: 72 Credits
1 EE Major Elective may be substituted for CHEM 113