The following table of "Required Core Classes by Major" consists of
math, science, and engineering courses
required by more than one major. The information is intended for the use of faculty, administrators, and students
in determining and identifying courses that are required by more than one major. It may be particularly helpful
to students who are undecided or uncertain of their intended major and who would therefore like to schedule
courses that provide maximum flexibility. It is also intended for the use of faculty when considering any
curriculum changes.
Most of these courses would normally be taken during the first two years of a baccalaureate
program and most are available at all campuses. Other math, science, and engineering courses may also be
required during the first two years but are specific to one major, and therefore, are not listed in this table.
In addition to taking core courses listed in this table, students are expected to take courses
that meet General Education requirements during their first two years. Such courses have GWS, FYS, GHA, GA, GH,
and GS designations and are required for all majors.
Questions about course substitutions or the use of GENERAL transfer credits for any General
Education requirement or for the entrance-to-major courses—MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 211, and CHEM 110
(or CMPSC 122 for CMPSC)—should be directed to the Engineering Advising Center (advisor@engr.psu.edu, 814-863-1033). Approval for any such substitutions
requires the signature of the Assistant Dean for Student Services and may be requested by submitting a
petition. Go to Forms to obtain the appropriate form in PDF
format.
Questions about course substitutions or the use of GENERAL transfer credits for any other
degree requirements should be directed to the undergraduate coordinator of the
student's major or intended major.
Penn State College of Engineering Required Core Classes by Major (offered at UP) as of 11/20/2008
- Clicking on each major in the top row will take you to the department's website.
- Clicking on each course in the left column will take you to Penn State's course
description (Bluebook) website.
Legend: R = Required for the major; O = Optional, can be used as
an elective for the major
- Check Programs Guide for acceptable substitutes.
- The combination of E MCH 211 (3) and 213 (3) may be replaced by E MCH 210 or 210H (5).
- Required only for the Structures option.
- May be substituted for EDSGN 130.