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First Year Courses

The Engineering GoldShirt Program

The following table gives an overview of the Engineering GoldShirt First-Year Curriculum. Several of these courses count toward engineering degree programs. Students end the Engineering GoldShirt year with 9-18 credit hours toward an engineering degree and the skills to begin their engineering major-specific curriculum.

NOTE: The curriculum for 2013-14 is still being finalized and the information below is subject to change.

Fall Spring
Math(4-5 credits)

  • Algebra, calculus or trigonometry
  • Determined by placement exam
  • Academic Excellence Workshop
 Math(4-5 credits)

  • Algebra, calculus or trigonometry
  • Next level math class
  • Academic Excellence Workshop
Preparatory Physics(3 credits)

  • Small section course
 Introductory Chemistry(3 credits)

  • Open to all students
First-Year Engineering Projects(3 credits)

  • Hands-on, team design course
  • Integrated with 1st-year students
 Free elective(3 credits)

  • Student choice
  • May select outside of engineering
Engineering for Society(3 credits)

  • Writing and critical thinking course
  • Small section course
 The Meaning of Information Technology
(3 credits)

  • Writing and critical thinking course
  • Open to all students, small section
Leadership & Self-Management I(1 credit)

  • Small section course
 Leadership & Self-Management II(1 credit)

  • Small section course
Introduction to Engineering(1 credit)

  • Available in the fall or spring semester