First-Year Curriculum
The common core curriculum includes foundational studies in calculus, chemistry, physics, programming, English, and other requirements, making up a large portion of the SoE general education requirements.
First Semester
- 01:160:159 General Chemistry for Engineers (3 credits)
- 01:160:171 Introduction to Experimentation (1 credit) ***
- 01:355:101 Expository Writing I (3 credits)*
- 01:640:151 Calculus for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (4 credits)
- 01:750:123 Analytical Physics I (2 credits)
- 14:440:100 Engineering Orientation (1 credit)*
- Humanities/social sciences elective (3 credits)****
Second Semester
- 01:160:160 General Chemistry for Engineers (3 credits) **
- 01:640:152 Calculus for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (4 credits)
- 01:750:124 Analytical Physics I (2 credits)
- 14:440:127 Introduction to Computers for Engineers (3 credits) *
- 14:440:221 Engineering Mechanics: Statics (3 credits)
- Humanities/social sciences elective (3 credits)****
- Total Credits = 35
*Courses May be taken in the first or second semester.
**Chem 2 is Required for all SOE majors, except Electrical and Computer Engineering.
***Chemistry lab (Introduction to Experimentation 01:160:171) may be taken in first or second semester. Also offered in the Winter session. Chemistry recitation cannot substitute for Chemistry lab.
****It is RECOMMENDED that students take one lower level H/SS elective each semester. Electives may be completed at any time before graduation.
Honors Program Engineering Core Course Prerequisite Chart
Introduction to Engineering
Engineering is a diverse field with many opportunities that can satisfy a student’s unique interests and launch successful careers. Discovering all that engineering has to offer is an important part of the first-year engineering program at Rutgers. Introductory courses include:
Introduction to Engineering (440:100)
This lecture style introduction to engineering course is a mandatory first-year course teaching students about the different engineering majors.