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  • Bachelor of Arts in Applied Physics from NJCU and Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from NJIT
    (Dual Degree track)

    This alternative has been designed for students interested in pursuing studies in both, the Sciences and Engineering.

    NJCU and NJIT jointly offer a five-year program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics from New Jersey City University, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. This program combines a traditional liberal arts environment with an intensive technical curriculum.

    Earning  two degrees increases the chances of obtaining a better the job and opens the door to unlimited possibilities.

    The dual-degree program is an excellent choice for any student who:

    • understands the value of a broad-based liberal arts education;

    • is interested in a career in the natural sciences and engineering;

    • wishes to work as an electrical engineer while having a strong background in physics;

    • wishes to maximize his/her career options.

    The student enters as a full-time, degree-seeking freshman at New Jersey City University and continues his or her studies for three years at that institution while taking some classes at NJIT. During these first three years, the majority of the requirements for the degree from New Jersey City University are satisfied. Included are the extensive studies in General Studies as well as departmental requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. During the fourth and fifth years of the program, the student is enrolled full-time at NJIT. During these two years the course of study is focused on the required engineering courses needed to complete the engineering degree, with certain of these technical classes being required at New Jersey City University for fulfillment of its degree requirements.

    A B.S. degree in Applied Physics is awarded by NJCU at the end of the fourth year and a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering is awarded by NJIT at the end of the fifth year.

    Students interested in this dual-degree program are strongly encouraged to make their selection of major as soon as possible and consult with a faculty advisor from the Physics Department. The advisor will assist the student in planning the course of study in order to complete the program requirements within five-year time span.

    Course Number 

    Course Title* 

    Credits 

    FIRST YEAR
    1st Semester:
    CHEM 105 General Chemistry I, Lecture

    3
    CHEM 1105 General Chemistry I, Recitation & Laboratory

    2
    ENGL 101 English Composition I

    3
    ENGL 106 Writing Lab

    1
    MATH 192 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

    4
    FYE 1XX First Year Experience

    3
    2nd Semester:
    ENGL 102 English Composition II

    3
    CHEM 106 General Chemistry II, Lecture

    3
    CHEM 1106 General Chemistry II, Recitation & Laboratory

    2
    MATH 193 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

    4
    PHYS 140 Physics for Engineering I, Lecture

    3
    PHYS 1140 Physics for Engineering I, Recitation & Laboratory

    1

    SECOND YEAR
    1st Semester:
    PHYS 141 Physics for Engineering II, Lecture

    3
    PHYS 1141 Physics for Engineering II, Recitation & Laboratory

    1
    MATH 292 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

    4
    ECON 208 Principles of Economics: Micro

    3
    GSC 101 Civilizations I

    3
    GENSTUDIES Area E

    3
    2nd Semester
    PHYS 230 Physics III, Lecture

    3
    PHYS 1230 Physics III, Recitation & Laboratory

    1
    PHYS 307 Principles of Electronics:
    Analog Techniques & Applications, Lecture

    3
    GSC 102 Civilizations II

    3
    MATH 222 Differential Equations (Taken at NJIT)

    4
    FED 101C Fundamentals of Engineering Design
    (Taken at NJIT)

    1
    FED 101D Fundamentals of Engineering Design
    (Taken at NJIT)

    1

    THIRD YEAR
    1st Semester:
    PHYS 240 Digital Techniques and Applications

    3
    PHYS 401 Principles and Applications of
    Modern Optics, Lecture

    3
    PHYS 1401 Optics, Recitation & Laboratory

    1
    CHEM 305 Physical Chemistry, Lecture

    3
    CHEM 3305 Physical Chemistry, Recitation & Laboratory

    2
    ECE 231 Circuits and Systems (Taken at NJIT)

    3
    CIS 113 Introduction to Computer Science I (Taken at NJIT)

    3
    2nd Semester
    PHYS 241 Microprocessors

    3
    PHYS 405 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

    3
    PHYS 321 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

    3
    GENSTUDIES (See equivalency list below)

    3
    ECE 232 Circuits and Systems II (Taken at NJIT)

    3

    FOURTH YEAR
    1st Semester:
    ECE 333 Signals and Systems (3-0-3)

    3
    ECE 361 Electromagnetic Fields I (2-0-2)

    2
    ECE 372 Electronic Circuits II (3-0-3)

    3
    ECE 392 Electrical Engineering Laboratory II (1-2-2)

    2
    MECH 320 Statics and Mechanics of Materials (3-0-3)

    3
    SS 201 Economics (3-0-3)

    3
    2nd Semester
    ECE 321 Random Signals and Noise (3-0-3)

    3
    ECE 362 Electromagnetic Fields II (3-0-3)

    3
    ECE 373 Electronic Circuits III (3-0-3)

    3
    ECE 395 Microprocessor Laboratory (0-4-2)

    2
    Elective Open: GUR ENG 352 (3-0-3)

    3
    Elective EE Track (3-0-3)

    3

    FIFTH YEAR
    1st Semester:
    ECE 341 Energy Conversion (3-0-3)

    3
    ECE 413 Introduction to Electrical
    Engineering Practice (1-0-1)

    1
    ECE 494 Electrical Engineering Laboratory III (1-2-2)

    2
    Elective Lit/Hist/Phil/STS: GUR (3-0-3)

    3
    Elective EE Core I (3-0-3)

    3
    Elective EE Track (3-0-3)

    3
    2nd Semester
    EE 415 Electrical Engineering Project (1-2-2)

    3
    Elective Capstone Seminar: GUR (3-0-3)

    4
    Elective Management: GUR (3-0-3)

    3
    Elective EE Core II (3-0-3)

    1
    Elective EE Core Laboratory (3-0-3)

    3
    Elective EE Track (3-0-3)

    3
    Notes: May be used to simultaneously satisfy a General Studies Program area requirement. See page 26—”Undergraduate Requirements.”
    Equivalency of courses for General Studies Program Requirements:
    POLI 102 U.S. Politics transfers as R790-201 American National Government

     
    POLI 202 State and Local Government transfers as SS 2XX Basic Social Science

     
    PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology transfers as R830-101 Into to Psychology

     
    SOCI 111 Principles of Sociology transfers as R920-101
    Principles of Sociology

     
    SOCI 113 Social Problems transfers as R920-208 Social Problems

     
    SOCI 141 Cultural Anthropology transfers as R070-204 Cultural Anthropology

     
    SOCI 266 Criminology transfers as R202-201 Introduction to Criminal Justice