The College of Engineering includes both engineering and technology departments and programs. Engineering departments include Chemical and Materials; Civil and Environmental; Computer; Industrial and Systems; Electrical; Mechanical and Aerospace. Technology programs include Aviation and Industrial Technology. Each department offers a variety of programs which are identified in their respective parts of this catalog.
To prepare for engineering, the high school student should take physics, chemistry, geometry, trigonometry and two years of algebra. Deficiencies in preparation can be made up by proper selection of college courses, although graduation may be delayed as a result. Students with deficiencies, particularly in mathematics, are urged to enroll in special make-up courses offered in the summer sessions.
In accordance with agreements of the Engineering Liaison Committee, students transferring from California community colleges will be given junior level standing if they have successfully completed the following minimal coursework:
In addition, they may be given credit for mathematics, science and engineering units beyond the minimal which are acceptable to their chosen department. Graduation following two academic years of study is possible if the student satisfactorily completes the upper division coursework required by the department, has no major deficiencies, and proceeds at a reasonable pace.
To prepare for technology and aviation, the high school student should take industrial technology classes such as electronics, drafting, and manufacturing, and should complete courses in physics, chemistry, geometry, trigonometry, and algebra. Deficiencies in preparation can be made up by proper selection of college courses, although graduation may be delayed as a result. Students with deficiencies will have to take additional coursework.
Specific preparation requirements for programs in Aviation and Technology vary, but a solid grounding in technology subjects, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and computer technology is recommended. For specific requirements, please turn to the departmental sections of this catalog.
Community college students are urged to complete as many of the lower division requirements in chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering as possible at the community college. The College of Engineering faculty has the authority to determine equivalencies for courses proposed for degree credit. Coursework taken by correspondence and/or extension while a student is disqualified from any college or university may not be applied to an engineering degree unless specific prior permission is granted in writing by the Dean of the Engineering College. The University website provides details on transferable units. The website address is: http://transfer.sjsu.edu/
Unit requirements in the various engineering and technology majors range from 129-135. Students who are not properly prepared in high school or who take elective courses in excess of the number of free electives will require additional units.
A maximum of 4 to 6 semester units of credit toward a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology may be earned in individual studies (180) course, subject to approval by the student's academic advisor. Students shall complete all departmental requirements and, while in residence at the University, shall complete not less than 24 upper division semester units in the major department.
Scholarship requirements are slightly different in engineering and technology programs. For requirements in Aviation and Technology, please turn to the respective department chapters in this catalog. Engineering requirements are as follows: to be cleared for graduation in an engineering program by the Dean of the College of Engineering, a student must earn:
Courses in preparation for the major (mathematics through differential equations and lower division chemistry and physics) are not included in these GPA calculations. Some departments have additional grade requirements for individual courses, groups of courses and all courses taken in their department. See departmental sections for these requirements. Additional university GPA requirements are specified elsewhere in this catalog.
The remainder of this section applies to engineering programs specifically. For information on programs and requirements in Aviation and Technology, please refer to the appropriate sections of this catalog.
Enrollment in all engineering courses is limited to those majors for whom the course is required or is an approved elective. Undergraduate students in an undeclared major status and those students in post-baccalaureate unclassified standing cannot enroll in courses in the College of Engineering.
The College of Engineering classifies all of its students as freshmen or sophomores until they have satisfactorily completed the following lower division engineering preparatory work:
The common objective of the various engineering curricula is to provide the graduate with the basis for assumption of technical and social responsibilities shared by all members of the engineering profession. To accomplish this objective, all engineering curricula require that the student complete a common area of course work in general education, science and engineering. Specialization within a field of engineering is attained through taking specified and elective course work that is detailed in the departmental sections of this catalog.
| Course Requirements | |||
| General Education Requirements | 30-33 | ||
| Of the 51 units required by the university, 18-21 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. See the following section for more information. | |||
| American Institutions | (6) | ||
| Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes. | |||
| Physical Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics | 13 | ||
| High school Analytic Geometry is prerequisite for the Math 30-31 sequence. Students without proper high school mathematics preparation will be required to take additional mathematics courses. See department advisors. | |||
| MATH 030, MATH 031, MATH 032 and MATH 133A | |||
| Physics | 8-12 | ||
| Physics 72 is required for AE and EE students only. | |||
| PHYS 070, PHYS 071 and PHYS 072 | |||
| Chemistry | 5-10 | ||
| CHEM 001A (5) or CHEM 001A and CHEM 001B (10) | |||
| Engineering Common Area | 14-31 | ||
| Engr 10 is required for all engineering majors entering as freshmen. | |||
| The areas of Computers, Electrical, Graphical, Materials, Mechanics and Thermal/Fluid Sciences are considered the engineering common area. The College requires a minimum of four out of the six areas in all engineering programs for a minimum of 12 semester units. Individual departments may require more. See departmental program listings for specifics. | |||
| Total Units: | 72-101 | ||
Of the 51 units required by the university, 18-21 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Engineering majors may satisfy the remaining 30-33 units as follows:
Core GE: The mathematics and science portions are satisfied by required major courses. Engineering students taking core GE at SJSU may satisfy remaining requirements by taking either HUM 1A-B and HUM 2A-B (24 units) or AMS 1A-B (12 units), ENGL 1A-B (6 units), Oral Communication (3 units) and Human Understanding (3 units). Transfer students may satisfy core GE through the IGETC or CSU breadth requirements.
Advanced GE: Engineering majors may satisfy advanced GE with 9 units: 3 units of ENGR 100W, 3 units of a GE course in Area S, and 3 units of a GE course in Area V. Consult advisor for details.
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