General Engineering Program | Newark College of Engineering

Undergraduate Program in General Engineering (GEN)

The Bachelors of Science General Engineering program at the Newark College of Engineering (NCE) is a broad-based and interdisciplinary program in engineering. It is designed for students who desire a rigorous, broad-based course of study in preparation for a professional career. The program provides students with the opportunity to study the traditional foundational engineering concepts in mathematics, science, application, and design. Additionally, built into the program are engineering electives where students can be exposed to courses in civil, mechanical, industrial, biomedical, chemical, computer, and electrical engineering in order to obtain a well-rounded knowledge base.

Students must work closely with the academic adviser to develop a meaningful plan of study to meet their interests and the program graduation requirements.

Program Objectives:

Students in the General Engineering program will learn about the various engineering paths and diverse career fields that they lead to. Through developing a student’s foundational STEM education and broad-based exposure to the traditional engineering fields, students will be prepared to either declare one of the majors offered by NCE or work closely with the academic advisor to plan a general curriculum.

We expect students and graduates of the General Engineering B.S. program to exhibit the following:

Professionalism – students work on developing professional skills to help them be successful in the workplace including but, not limited to: communication, time management, leadership, collaboration, and networking.
Academic Excellence – students work on enhancing their academic skills in order to be an asset in the various career fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Commitment to Growth & Development – students engage with the community to better understand themselves and others in order to problem solve and improve the lives of those around them.

Change of Major Policy for General

For information on the requirements to declare a major in the Newark College of Engineering from the General Engineering program, click here.

FED101 - Fundamentals of Engineering Design for General Engineering Students

Fall Semester (Sections L63, L64, L65) and Spring Semester (Sections 032, 034, 036, 038)

FED101 is a two-credit course that reviews the basic concepts of engineering and introduces some tools used for the design and implementation of devices and systems. This version of the course is specially designed for the students in the General Engineering Program. Students will be introduced to the engineering design process using the widget activity CREO exercises, 3-D printing activities using the Makerspace, as well as engineering research. Students will also learn about key issues in the practice of engineering, including engineering ethics. In addition, students will be taught to design their process of becoming a world-class engineer and will be introduced to all the traditional engineering and engineering technology majors offered at NJIT. Design your process exercises are aimed at helping students with the process of changing, growing, and developing into individuals that focus on and adopt the attitudes and behaviors that are appropriate to success in math/science/engineering coursework.

All activities offered through this course are designed to help students pick up transferable skills that they can take to any engineering major they choose to pursue with special emphasis on oral and written communication skills. The overall objective is to provide background and context to engineering studies and help students to succeed and move forward on engineering education path.

Course Coordinator: Dr. Ashish Borgaonkar (ashish.borgaonkar@njit.edu)

Important Note: Each NCE department offers their own version of FED101 course. Students in General Engineering Program should only register for one of the sections listed above unless specified otherwise by the academic advisor.

Please click here to access the course syllabus

Learning Outcomes:

For students interested in interdisciplinary problem solving, the General Engineering program offers an engaging and challenging educational opportunity. While students in the program will learn a wide range of skills and knowledge, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:

An understanding of the various fields and specializations encompassed by the field of engineering
An ability to successfully apply professional communication, organization and time management skills
An ability to problem solve both as an individual and as part of a team
An ability to identify and utilize evidence-based resources and information
An ability to think critically and creatively about modern issues in the STEM field
An ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of the following subject areas: mathematics, physics, and chemistry
Recognize and understand best-practices relevant to students area of program specialization
An understanding of professional ethics
An ability to connect textbook and classroom content to real-world application
An ability to conduct and participate in research relevant to students area of program specialization

How can I learn more about the General Engineering Program?

Attend an Open House
Request more info from our Admissions Office
Contact the Academic Advisor, Ryan Baldwin (Ryan.D.Baldwin@njit.edu)
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