Engineering - BS
IntroductionThe world needs engineers to create new products, design projects, and develop procedures to help solve problems.
WHY STUDY ENGINEERING?
You can start working toward your bachelor’s degree in engineering on our friendly, welcoming and close-knit campus.
During your first year, you’ll study chemistry, physics, and calculus and be introduced to engineering analysis and engineering computing. You’ll also participate in a group building project. Your second year of study will depend on what engineering discipline you’re interested in. However, your second-year courses will apply math and physics principles to engineering.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
After you’ve completed all of the prerequisites, you’ll transfer to the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh to complete your ABET-accredited degree in a specific engineering discipline.
Or, you may choose to continue your studies at Pitt-Bradford and earn your four-year degree in mechanical engineering technology or energy engineering technology.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN ENGINEERING?
You’ll be prepared for an exciting career in engineering in an array of areas, and, the job market for engineers has been strong. Starting salaries for engineering graduates range from $60,000 to $100,000 a year.
Job titles:
- Application engineer
- Civil engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Process engineer
- Software engineer
Employers:
- Corporations
- Industry
- Design firms
- Government
- Research firms
- Military
- Manufacturing firms
- Transportation
- Technology
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ENGR 0015
Intro To Engineering AnalysisIntroduces students to basic topics in engineering, the role of the computer in engineering, ill structured problem-solving and report writing. The course includes material on the use of Unix, HTML, spread sheets, and MATLAB. Data analysis and curve fitting is done in both MATLAB and Excel. The writing component includes four detailed reports and includes an oral presentation. The course goals are: to introduce the fundamentals of what engineering is, what engineers do, why a diverse work force is needed and what values come with working in a group environment; to introduce the required library research skills and communication skills used by all engineers; to introduce the role of the computer in engineering problem solving, including the basic analytical, programming design, graphical, and problem solving skills used by most engineers in their profession; and to provide an overview of how material in the basic sciences and mathematics is applied by engineers to solve practical problems of interest to society. -
ENGR 0016
Intro To Engineering ComputingIntroduces students to social topics in engineering, the role of the computer in engineering, ill-structured problem-solving and report writing. The course includes material on the use of MATLAB and C++. Students learn the fundamentals of computing in engineering, including program design, program development, and debugging. Applications to problems in engineering analysis with topics selected from ENGR 0011. The writing component includes four detailed reports and includes an oral presentation.
Unique Program Features
Distinction one:
Begin your engineering studies in smaller classes than larger universities.
Distinction two:
After your sophomore year, participate in the University of Pittsburgh’s co-op program, which will allow you to rotate between school and a full-time work assignment related to your engineering discipline.
Distinction three:
During your first semester, you’ll work as a team and get the chance to bond with your classmates.