Electrical Science, BA
2nd Major for College Students only.
College Students can apply for Electrical Science (ES) as a second major within the College. Under this program, a College student will receive one diploma from the College of Arts and Sciences with a dual major (note that this option is only for students in the College, not Engineering students).
For more information: https://www.ese.upenn.edu/undergraduate-2/second-majors-for-the-college/
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Engineering Courses | ||
| CIS 1100 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 1 |
| or ENGR 1050 | Introduction to Scientific Computing | |
| CIS 1200 | Programming Languages and Techniques I | 1 |
| or CIS 2400 | Introduction to Computer Systems | |
| ESE 2150 | Electrical Circuits and Systems | 1.5 |
| ESE 2180 | Electronic, Photonic, and Electromechanical Devices | 1.5 |
| ESE 2240 | Signal and Information Processing | 1.5 |
| Area Electives | ||
| Three courses from the Advanced ESE Courses section of most recent EE CPG 1 | 3-3.5 | |
| Lab Elective | ||
| One course from the Design and Project Course section of most recent EE CPG 1 | 1-1.5 | |
| Specialization Elective | ||
| One additional 2000+ level ESE course 2 | 1-1.5 | |
| Required Minimal Mathematics and Natural Science Courses | ||
| PHYS 0140 | Principles of Physics I (without laboratory) | 1 |
| or PHYS 0150 | Principles of Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion | |
| or PHYS 0170 | Honors Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion | |
| PHYS 0141 | Principles of Physics II (without laboratory) | 1 |
| or PHYS 0151 | Principles of Physics II: Electromagnetism and Radiation | |
| or PHYS 0171 | Honors Physics II: Electromagnetism and Radiation | |
| MATH 1400 | Calculus, Part I | 1 |
| MATH 1410 | Calculus, Part II | 1 |
| MATH 2400 | Calculus, Part III | 1 |
| or ESE 2030 | Linear Algebra with Applications to Engineering and AI | |
| Total Course Units | 16.5-18 | |
- 1
Most recent Electrical Engineering CPG
- 2
Excluding ESE 2030, ESE 3010, ESE 4020, and ESE 5420 (considered Math)
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.