Program Advisor: Gary Bradway, (413) 236-4624

Engineers are typically thought of as problem-solving, technically skilled people. However, they also need to be creative, imaginative, and aware of social needs and problems. The well-rounded education provided by this program cultivates self-knowledge and leads to the specialized fields of professional engineering.

This Engineering degree program follows the first two years at most institutions offering a baccalaureate degree in engineering, so that students who complete the program can successfully transfer to colleges like R.P.I., UMass., Clarkson, and Worcester Polytech.

Expected Outcomes 

• Attain a broad fundamental base from which graduates are well equipped to continue their education in a variety of engineering disciplines at baccalaureate institutions.
• Apply engineering and scientific methods to formulate and solve engineering problems both theoretically and numerically.
• Demonstrate competence in collaboration with individuals and teams of multicultural and multidisciplinary backgrounds.
• Communicate clearly and coherently in written, oral and graphical forms.
• Appreciate the need for continued professional development and lifelong learning.

Graduation Requirements

Suggested block for program completion

The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student's individual needs.

First Semester                                                                 18 Credits

CHM 101    Introductory Chemistry I .................................. 4 
             
                 Scientific Computer Programming
                    (see footnote 1) .......................................... 4

ENG           English Composition/Writing ............................ 3

ENM 151     Engineering Calculus I ..................................... 3

ENT 161     Engineering Physics I ...................................... 4

Second Semester                                                            14 Credits

ENG            English Composition/Writing ........................... 3

CHM 102      Introductory Chemistry II .............................. 4

ENM 152      Engineering Calculus II .................................. 3

ENT 162      Engineering Physics II .................................... 4

Third Semester                                                               16 Credits

ENM 251      Engineering Calculus III ................................. 3

ENT 261      Engineering Physics III ................................... 4

MAT 253      Linear Algebra .............................................. 3

                  Technical Elective (see footnote 3) .................. 3

                  General Education Elective (see footnote 2) ..... 3

Fourth Semester                                  __                       18 Credits

ENM 252      Engineering Calculus IV.................................. 3

ENT 262      Engineering Physics IV ................................... 3

MAT 254      Differential Equations .................................... 3

                  Technical Elective (see footnote 3) .................. 3

COM            Communication ............................................ 3

                  General Education Elective (see footnote 2) ..... 3

Footnotes:

  1. Four or more credits from the ENT Scientific Computer Programming courses, ENT 185 , or CIS 124 . 
  2. General Education Electives chosen from two of the following: History, Humanities and Fine Arts, Behavioral and Social Science, Environmental Studies. 
  3. Technical Electives for Chemical Engineering: CHM 201 / CHM 202 or equivalent; for Electrial Engineering: ENT 203 / ENT 204 , ENT 233 / ENT 234 , or equivalent; for Mechanical Engineering: ENT 212 / ENT 213 , ENT 214 , or equivalent.