A Guide to Advising Students about the Engineering Core
and Preparing for Engineering Major

The Engineering Core

There is one Engineering course in the Core, Engineering 59: Introduction to Engineering Systems. It is a one-semester lecture course, that is offered during both fall and spring semesters. The course focuses on the properties of signals and systems, the relationship between the inputs and outputs of physical systems, and the analysis, design and simulation of signals and systems. It is commonly taken during the fall semester of the second year.

Is it possible to place out of Engineering 59?  Is it advisable to place out if a student has a strong background?
No (to both).

How should a first-year student prepare for Engineering 59?
The student should complete the scheduled Core Mathematics and Physics courses.

What if a student withdraws from Engineering 59 or does not pass Engineering 59?
If an Engineering major fails or withdraws from E59, he or she should retake E59 in the next, immediately-following semester. Other majors must complete E59 by the end of the fall semester of their third year.

Preparing for the Engineering Major

A student should take E4 prior to or concurrently with E59. Students are also advised to consult with an Engineering faculty member in order to begin planning for subsequent courses.