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Engineering Program Descriptions
The following program descriptions incorporate University Core Curriculum requirements. For more detailed information see The University Core Curriculum.
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
The Programs in Engineering Technology lead to the Bachelor
of Science degree in the following fields of study:
Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology
Environmental Science
General Engineering Technology
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering Technology
The programs in Engineering are accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for the
Engineering and Technology (ABET). These programs lead to
the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) degree
with concentrations in on of the following fields of study:
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
The engineering programs are structured to prepare the graduate for the professional practice of engineering and/or graduate study. The curricula emphasize a rigorous treatment of the mathematical and scientific approach to the solution of engineering problems.
The final two years of study stress the synthesis of unique solutions rooted in the fundamental principles mastered during the first two years and culminate in a design project. The B.S.E. requires at least 124 but not more than 130 credit hours.
Civil Curriculum
F. B. Higgins, Chair and Program Coordinator
(215) 204-7814
| Courses: | s.h. |
| Math C085, C086, 0127, 0147, 0251 | 18 |
| Physics C087, C088, Chem C071, C073 | 12 |
| Comp C050, Approved Humanities/Social Science
and Electives (including Core Curriculum requirements) |
24 |
| CE 0005, 0147, 0211, 0221, 0231, 0241, 0251, 0261,
0341, 0342, 0344, 0345 EE 0063 ENGR 0001,0131, 0132, 0133, 0153, W233, 0234, W241, 0271, W361, W362 ME 0154 |
78 |
| CE Electives | 6-7 |
| Science Elective | 3 |
Most technical courses in the program are offered during the day only.
Electrical Curriculum
J. Helferty, Acting Chair
(215) 204-7597
| Courses: | s.h. |
| Math C085, C086, 0127, 0147, 0230, 0251 | 21 |
| Physics C087, C088, Chem C071 | 11 |
| Comp C050 English W102 Humanities/Social Science Electives (including Core Curriculum requirements) |
24-27 |
| ENGR 0001, 0134, W233, 0271, 0360, W361, W362 EE 0007, 0008, 0161, 0165, W166, 0210, 0220, 0254, 0256, 0257, 0267, 0282, 0300, 0350, 0357 EE Electives CIS 0071 |
76 |
Most technical courses in this program are offered during the day only.
Mechanical Engineering
K. Sadeghipour, Chair
(215) 204-8824
| Couses: | s.h. |
| Math C085, C086, 0127, 0147, 0251, Stat 0103 |
21 |
| Physics C087, C088 Chem C071, C073 |
12 |
| Comp C050 English W102 Humanities/Social Science Electives (including Core Curriculum requirements) |
24-27 |
| ENGR 0001, 0011, 0131, 0132, 0133, 0153, W233,
W241, 0271, 0310, 0360 ME 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0221, 0231, 0371, 0372, 0382 EE 0063, 0066 |
66 |
| ME Electives | 6 |
Most technical courses in this program are offered during the day.
The Programs in Engineering Technology lead to the Bachelor of
Science degree in the following fields of study:
Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology
Environmental Science
General Engineering Technology
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering Technology
All of the engineering technology programs are accredited, or
pending by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The General Engineering Technology Program is offered at both Main and Ambler Campuses.
Students enrolled in the four-year Engineering Technology Programs are educated for careers as engineering technologists--specialists in the application of science for useful purposes. The engineering technologist works in close support of engineers translating conceptual ideas into functioning systems and providing supervisory direction for the implementation of these ideas by the technicians and craftsmen.
Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
F. B. Higgins, Chair
P. Udo-Inyang, Program Coordinator
(215) 204-7802
The baccalaureate curriculum in Civil and Construction Engineering Technology prepares a student for a practitioner's role in construction management or structural design.
Graduates are qualified for jobs as structural designers and detailers, construction field supervisors, estimators, expediters, construction cost analysts, schedulers, plan examiners for government agencies that control construction, and liaison personnel in plant engineering departments of large manufacturing organizations.
Day and evening courses are available. While a minimum of four years are generally associated with the day program, a completed evening program may extend over eight to twelve years. This curriculum is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The B.S.E. requires at least 124 but not more than 130 credit hours.
| Courses: | s.h. |
| Math C075, C076 Approved Math Electives |
14 |
| Physics C081, C082 | 8 |
| Comp C050 English 0102 Approved Humanities/Social Science Electives (including Core Curriculum requirements. |
30 |
| CCET 0120, 0122, 0125, 0135, 0330, 0335 or 0345, 0336 or 0361, 0341, 0350, W362 CE 0005, 0010, W147, 0241 EET 0104 ENGR 0001, W241 |
63 |
| Approved Elective | 15 |
| Econ C053 | 3 |
Electrical Engineering Technology
J. Helferty, Acting Chair
D. Silage, Program Coordinator
(215) 204-6761
The Baccalaureate curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology includes electronics, microprocessor technology, process control, and electronic communications. The graduate is prepared for employment as a member of the engineering profession assisting the engineering scientist or possibly assuming an independent role in the solution of standard electrical engineering problems.
Graduates are qualified for jobs in electrical manufacturing and quality control, production, electronic testing, sales and services, and development and research.
The curriculum is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The B.S.E. requires at least 124 but not more than 130 credit hours.
| Courses: | s.h. |
| Math 0074, C075, C076, 0117, Math Electives |
19 |
| Physics C081, C082 Chem C071 |
11 |
| Comp C050 English 0102 Speech Comm 0065 Approved Humanities/Social Science Electives (including Core Curriculum requirements) |
30-33 |
| ET 0125 EET 0007, 0008, 0130, 0131, 0140, W166, 0207, 0211, 0271, 0276, 0277, 0281, 0313, W383 EET Electives CIS 0071 ENGR 0001, W241 |
60 |
| Econ C051 Bus Mgt |
6 |
| Free Electives | 6 |
Computer Engineering Technology Option
J. Helferty, Chair
D. Silage, Program Coordinator
(215) 204-6761
| Courses: | s.h. |
| Math 0074, C075, C076, 0117 Math or Science Elective |
20 |
| Physics C081, C082 Chem C071 |
11 |
| Comp C050 English 0102 Speech Comm 0065 Humanities/Social Science Electives (including Core Curriculum Requirements) 27-30 CIS C071, 0072, 0207 |
12 |
| EET 0007, 0008, 0130, W166, 0140, 0211, 0276, 0271,
0277, 0281, 0383, 0378, 0331 ENGR 0001, W241 |
45 |
| Econ C051 SBM Elective |
6 |
Environmental Engineering Technology
F. B. Higgins, Chair
D. Humphreys, Program Coordinator
(215) 204-7818
The baccalaureate curriculum in Environmental Engineering Technology prepares the student for the practical application of technology to waste management and the control of pollution of the air, water, land and other aspects of the environment. The program is based on the elements of science and engineering technology appropriate to an understanding of the processes of environmental quality degradation and to the design of equipment systems for environmental protection. Through careful selection of electives, the student may emphasize the engineering or science aspects of the field.
Graduates are qualified to work in the field or office positions in local, state or federal regulatory agencies, in environmental control groups in industry, and as project supervisors with consulting companies.
The B.S.E. requires at least 124 but not more than 130 credit hours.
| Courses: | s.h. |
| Math C075, C076 Stat 0103 Approve Math Elective |
14 |
| Physics C081, C082 Chem C071, C073, C072, C074, 0121, 0123 Bio C071 Geol 0185 |
28 |
| Comp C050 English 0102 Speech Comm 0065 Approved Humanities/Social Science Electives (including Core Curriculum requirements) |
30-33 |
| ENVT C010, 0117, 0124, 0133, W331 ENVT Electives |
28 |
| CCET 0135, 0350 EET 0104 ENGR 0001, 0011, W241 ET 0222 |
22 |
| Approved Electives | 6 |
Environmental Science
F. B. Higgins, Chair
D. Humphreys, Program Coordinator
(215) 204-7818
The baccalaureate curriculum in Environmental Science prepares students to apply science to the solution of environmental problems. A broad exposure to the sciences is required in order to prepare students for understanding the nature and the solution to these problems. Although science is the emphasis of this curriculum, students may select a limited number of engineering oriented courses in order to develop design skills. Selection of environmental elective courses should achieve a broad background in aspects of air, water, noise, ionizing radiation, and soil pollution.
Graduates are qualified to fill positions in governmental agencies dealing with environmental regulations and safety or positions requiring environmental controls in industry. Students in this program are not seeking the professional engineering license.
The B.S.E. requires at least 124 but not more than 130 credit hours.
| Courses: | s.h. |
| Math C075, C076 Stat 0103 Approved Math Elective |
15 |
| Physics C081, C082 Chem C071, C073, C072, C074, 0121, 0123, 0122, 0124 Bio C071 Approved Bio Elective Geol. 0185 GUS C052 |
39 |
| Comp C050 English 0102 Speech Comm 0065 University Core |
30-33 |
| ENVT C010, 0117, 0124, 0133, 0331 ENVT Electives ENGR 0001, 0011, W241 CCET 350 |
40 |
| Approved Electives |
Engineering (Undesignated)
D. Humphreys, Program Coordinator
(215) 204-7818
The College of Engineering has added an undesignated engineering program for those students interested in engineering, but are undecided on a particular field of study. Courses in this program have been determined for the first year only, since it is hoped that students will choose a curriculum sometime following their first semester of study.
Suggested courses for this program are:
| Courses: (34 s.h.) | s.h. |
| Math C085, C086 | 8 |
| Physics C087 Chem C071, C073 |
8 |
| Comp C050 Core Requirements |
12 |
| ENGR 0001, 0011 | 6 |
Mechanical Engineering Technology
K. Sadeghipour, Chair
S. Ridenour, Program Coordinator
(215) 204-8824
The baccalaureate curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology combines a broad base of study in machines and power conversion with studies in manufacturing. Graduates are qualified for jobs in manufacturing, mechanical design, technical stales, and service, and as production managers, plant managers, and development and research technologists.
The curriculum is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The B.S.E. requires at least 124 but not more than 130 credit hours.
| Courses: | s.h. |
| Math C075, C076 Stat 0103 Approved Math Elective |
12 |
| Physics C081, C082 Chem C071, C073 |
12 |
| Comp C050 English W102 Speech Comm 0065 Approved Humanities/Social Science Electives (including Core Curriculum requirements) |
27-30 |
| ET 0125, 0126, 0222 ENGR 0001, 0011 MET 0002, 0010, 0150, 227, 0223, 0224, 0232, 0252, 0254, 0342, 0344, 0356, 0358 ME 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006 |
63 |
| Econ C052 ENGR W241 Free Electives |
9 |
Materials Science
K. Sadeghipour, Chair
S. Ridenour, Program Coordinator
(215) 204-8824
The Baccalaureate curriculum in Materials Science will provide
graduates with expertise in materials used in the manufacture of
all products used in our society. These materials range
from common ones that have been used for centuries such as tin,
bronze, copper and glass. More recently, people working in
the materials science area have developed substances such as
polymers, plastics, semiconductors, superconductors, memory
metals, high-performance specialized alloys, ceramics, advanced
composites and other materials make the field of materials
science inherently multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary and
guarantee its continued growth and vitality.
The B.S.E. requires at least 124 but not more than 130 credit hours.
| Courses: | s.h. |
| Math C075, C076 Stat 0103 Chem C071, C073, C072, C074, 0121, 0122, 0123, 0124, 0231, 0232 Physics C081, C082, 0171 Bio C083, C084 |
55 |
| Comp C050 English 0102 Speech Comm 0065 University Core Requirements |
33 |
| Technical Electives | 9 |
| MET 0002, 0010, W223, 0232 ME 0003, 0004, 0005 ENGR 0011, W241 |
27 |
| Free Electives | 9 |
Engineering Technology
(General)
K. Sadeghipour, Chair
S. Ridenour, Program Coordinator
(215) 204-8824
This general program is offered on both the Main Campus and the Ambler Campus. Students may complete all required course work at either location. The curriculum in Engineering Technology provides a broad base of technological skills extending across the traditional fields of engineering technology, but does not attempt to develop specialized abilities. Students who wish to develop skills in the foregoing specialized fields, may arrange to supplement the general curriculum with specialized courses offered at the Main Campus.
The B.S.E. requires at least 124 but not more than 130 credit hours.
| Courses: | s.h. |
| Math C075, C076 Stat. 0103 Approved Math Elective |
15 |
| Physics C081, C082 Chem C071, C073 |
12 |
| Comp C050 English 0102 Speech Comm 0065 University Core Requirements |
33 |
| ET 0125, 0126, 0222 ENVT C010 ME 0002 MET W223 EET 0104 Technical Electives ENGR 0011, W241 |
78 |
| Free Electives |
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