Newark College of Engineering

What is ENGR101?

ENGR101 is a hands-on introductory course where students are introduced to concepts and methods of mathematics along with engineering problems and applications that rely on concepts of mathematics. This course is a requirement for students who place into Math 110 as per the Mandatory Placement exam for all incoming first-time full-time first-year students. This class offers a combination of lab work, exams, and assignments. 

You can access the course syllabus here.

 

 

Who takes this course?

Students placed in either pre-calculus courses (MATH108 or MATH110) are required to take ENGR101. Students placed into MATH111 (calculus I) can choose to take ENGR101. The flow of pre-calculus and calculus goes like this: 

                             Pre-Calculus                                                                                Calculus

While this course is primarily for NCE students enrolled in Math 110 if you believe you could benefit from the course material outlined in the syllabus, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information about registering.

 

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi (jaskirat.sodhi@njit.edu)

Fenster Hall, Room 267

Students placed into a learning community cohort (LC) take their First Year Seminar with an academic advisor as the instructor. All first time full time freshmen at NJIT take First Year Seminar (also known as Freshmen Seminar), this course is an introductory class to the institution at large.

 

Some of the various goals of this course include the following:

  • Learn about campus resources
  • Develop effective academic and time management skills
  • Major and career exploration
  • Public speaking/presentation skills development
  • Connect with peers and campus community
  • Understand policies and procedures at NJIT
  • Understand registration process

Independent Study for General Engineering B.S. Students:

GEN 491 is a 3-credit required course that offers an opportunity for senior level students in the General Engineering program to combine what they learned in the classroom with practical application. By working with an NJIT Professor students will be able to showcase mastery of engineering skill sets and earn a letter grade based off of the agreed upon goals, checkpoints and expectations set by the professor and student. 

Independent Study/Research Project Guidelines

  1. Student must locate and secure an NJIT Full Time Professor (preferably within NCE) to work with
  2. Professor and Student work together to establish criteria, checkpoints, project outcomes, etc
  3. Professor agrees to monitor and grade student work
  4. Subject matter should be Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics based (STEM)
  5. Must send an email to miosotis.hernandez@njit.edu *MINIMALLY 7-days* before the last day to add/drop each semester, with the following information:
    • Student Name
    • Student ID# (8 digit)
    • Brief summary of research topic
    • Outline of research goals and checkpoints agreed upon
    • Full name of Professor
    • Professor email
  6. Upon review of email/topic/professor it will either be accepted and processed OR denied and student will be notified of adjustments to be made.

 

GEN 491 is a course that should be taken in a student’s senior year of coursework and is intended to round out their education in STEM subjects. It is the responsibility of the student to connect with instructors at NJIT and establish the necessary elements for the independent study.

FED 101 - 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

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.

Some of the course work that student in the GEN program can expect to take include the following:

  • GEN 201 - Intro to Microcontrollers & IoT (https://catalog.njit.edu/search/?P=GEN%2020)
  • ENGR 210 - Career Planning (https://catalog.njit.edu/search/?P=ENGR%20210)
  • First Year Seminar
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Design (FED101)
  • Analytical Methods for Engineering Applications (ENGR101)
  • Calculus I, II & III
  • Physics/Physics Lab I & II
  • Chemistry I and Chemistry II w/ Lab
  • Computer Science 
  • General Education Requirements
  • Engineering Electives and Lab work

 

For the current General Engineering program expectations and coursework please visit the NJIT course catalog. 

Dr. Miosotis Hernandez is the academic advisor for students in the Undergraduate, Bachelors of Science General Engineering program. If you have any questions or concerns about General Engineering, registration, transitioning to NJIT, or otherwise need assistance please do not hesitate to reach out. 

Contact Information:

  • Email: hernandm@njit.edu
  • Phone: 973-596-5373
  • Office: Fenster Hall 2nd Floor, Office of the Dean NCE (Suite 280)

To Schedule an Appointment please log into your Highlander Pipeline account and access Navigate (Previously "Student Success Collaborative")

Change of Major Policy for General Engineering Students

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

 

If you are interested in switching to a non-NCE major, please speak with an academic advisor for more information.

Major Exploration Resources

We offer many ways for students to explore engineering majors in order to help guide them towards the right program and degree. While General Engineering students have built in exploratory components to their FED and First Year Seminar, here are some additional resources and strategies that may prove helpful:

  1. Career Development Services (CDS): Speak with a CDS counselor about what jobs you might be interested in to find out what types of education requirements are needed
  2. Review NCE programs and advisor outline
  3. Read about and explore engineering fields at TryEngineering
  4. Speak to juniors and seniors about their coursework
  5. Join an academic club to get hands on experience

 

Interested in taking summer classes?

Students may take coursework at NJIT over the summer with the approval of their academic advisor. If in good academic standing, students can get approval to take courses at their local community college. Approved course equivalents are eligible for transfer to NJIT once the student earns a C letter grade or higher.

 

General process to take course equivalent at a community college over the summer:

  1. Meet with current academic advisor
  2. Submit approval form to NJIT department
  3. Once approval form is signed by NJIT department, submit form to NJIT registrar
  4. Bring copy of completed form from NJIT registrar to community college
  5. Register at community college as per their instructions

 

For a complete list of instructions and stipulations please access the Academic Policies and Procedures page and review the Credit For Courses Not Taken At NJIT, section.

Tutoring and Academic Resources

There are many tutoring centers at NJIT to help you with your class content. Many students find that the tutoring centers are also a great place to study for exams and get homework done. Please find the links to each tutoring centers website listed below:

  1. Math Tutoring Center
  2. Chemistry Learning Center
  3. The Writing Center
  4. CS Tutoring (via ACM)
  5. Physics Learning Center
  6. The Learning Center

 

You may also want to meet with your instructor during office hours for additional help and guidance on course content. They may also be able to connect you with students who have excelled in the class and can help you.

The following Bachelor of Science in engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. Program links provide information on curriculum objectives, expected student outcomes, enrollment, degrees awarded, and the programs’ formal accreditation status statement.

The following Bachelor of Science In Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET. These programs emphasize the practical application of engineering principles in industry and technology settings.

Accreditation.org, an effort of New Jersey Institute of Technology, offers information about why program accreditation is an important consideration when choosing a degree program. The portal underscores NJIT’s commitment to accreditation and supports building awareness of the value of worldwide accreditation of academic programs in engineering, engineering technology, and computing. 

Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering engages students in learning and research opportunities at the intersection of technology and the biomedical sciences, where medical knowledge and scientific information are translated into practical applications and medicines that help people to live longer and stay healthier.

Chemical & Materials Engineering

The Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering immerses students in experiential learning and cutting-edge research in areas as diverse as advanced materials, biotechnology, membrane science and technology, particle engineering, nanotechnology, polymers, and environmental technology.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's mission is to educate a diverse student body to be employed in the engineering profession, to encourage research and scholarship among our faculty and students and to promote service to the engineering profession and society. Our program objectives are reflected in the achievements of our recent alumni.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

The Helen and John C. Hartmann Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides a student- centered, practice- oriented education with opportunities for research in an exceptionally wide range of fields, including signal and image processing, intelligent systems, power systems, renewable energy, nanoscale electronic and photonic devices and bio-systems.

Engineering Technology

The Department of Engineering Technology emphasizes both technical and management skills to prepare students for careers in industries ranging from construction management to advanced manufacturing, including product and process development, quality control, and network administration.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering offers a strong foundation in engineering theory that complements hands-on learning through laboratory courses and integrated design experiences, including the senior capstone class, which all make use of the latest computer-aided design tools.

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