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foundation that enables them to
adapt to new and rapidly developing technology fields,
understand social issues and the impact of technology
on society, and undertake important leadership roles in
industry and society. Many undergraduates go on
to graduate study in engineering as well as in
medicine, business administration, and law. BSE
and BAS degree programs require the completion of a
minimum of 40 course units (cu’s).
Bachelor of Science in
Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in
Engineering (BSE) degree program prepares students for
professional practice in their chosen fields. BSE
degrees are offered in the following areas:
Bioengineering *
Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering *
Computer and
Telecommunications Engineering *
Computer Science**
Digital Media Design
Electrical Engineering *
Materials Science and
Engineering *
Mechanical Engineering and
Applied Mechanics *
Systems Science and
Engineering *
An overview of the BSE degree
program as well as links to the nine majors are
available online.
*Accredited by Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012. Telephone (410) 347-7700. ** The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.
Bachelor of Applied Science
The Bachelor of Applied Science
(BAS) degree offers students more breadth than the BSE,
and allows for a more flexible education. The BAS
is designed primarily for students whose career
interests do not include practicing as a professional
engineer. The BAS curriculum combines science- and
technology-based courses with ample course work options
in liberal arts, business, and applied sciences.
The BAS is a suitable degree option for those
preparing for careers in medicine, business, and law.
Specific BAS majors include:
Biomedical Science
Computational Biology
Computer and Cognitive
Science
Computer Science
An Individualized major is also
available through the BAS degree. Further information
about the BAS degree as well
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as links to the five majors are
available online.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for the BSE and
BAS degrees are generally expressed in terms of the
following six course categories:
Mathematics
Natural Science
Engineering
Technical Electives
Social
Science/Humanities and Technology in Business and
Society
Free Electives
The Writing Requirement
Effective communication skills
are critical in today’s environment. All
engineering students must satisfy the SEAS Writing
Requirement in order to ensure competency in
university-level writing. Besides working on writing
skills, students also explore a liberal arts subject
area of their choice. The SEAS Writing Requirement does
not comprise an additional course unit, but rather, it
is counted as one of the courses that satisfy the
Social Science, Humanities, and Technology in Business
and Society requirements. A full description of the
options available to students in satisfying the writing
requirement can be found online.
JOINT DEGREES
Penn Engineering has designed
specialized joint-degree programs with the College of
Arts and Sciences and the Wharton School which provide
unique opportunities for exceptional students to engage
in an intensive educational experience that spans the
disciplines of two schools. These specialized
joint-degree programs offer common intellectual
experiences as well as deeply integrate the study of
engineering with other disciplines. In order to
graduate with two degrees, students must meet all of
the curricular and academic performance requirements of
both schools. This may entail taking courses in the
summer or staying an additional semester or more at the
University. The BAS and BSE joint degrees require
a minimum of 46 cu’s. Making plans early in
the student’s college career is paramount to
successfully completing such a combined degree program.
Management and Technology
This highly distinguished program
combines a BSE or BAS from Penn Engineering with a
Bachelor of Science in
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