VAGELOS INTEGRATED PROGRAM IN ENERGY RESEARCH (VIPER) CURRICULUM OVERVIEW FALL 2015 Contents Introduction... 2 First Semester Recommended VIPER Schedule... 2 VIPER Contacts... 3 A checklist for the summer before freshmen year... 4 A Brief look at the VIPER Curriculum... 5 Advance Placement and Advanced Placement Credits... 6 Which Math, Chemistry and Physics courses should you start with?... 7 Math Placement... 7 Chemistry Placement... 8 Physics Placement... 9 Appropriate 100- level engineering course for the SEAS major... 10 Social Science or Humanities Elective/Writing Course/College Sector/Foundational Approach Course.. 11 The Basics of the Majors... 13 Physics... 14 Chemistry... 15 Biology... 16 Environmental Science in Earth Science... 18 Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE)... 20 Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)... 21 Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM)... 22 Electrical Engineering (EE)... 25 Some examples of real VIPER students freshman schedules:... 27
Introduction This document is intended to be a guide to the curriculum for VIPER students. Note, however, that for both your major in the College of Arts and Sciences (often referred to with the acronym for the whole School of Arts and Sciences, SAS) and the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) major, you will have a major/faculty advisor. You should always consult with both your major advisors each semester about the requirements for your majors. You should also discuss with your major advisors when (the specific semesters) you plan to take certain courses, to aid overall planning. First Semester Recommended VIPER Schedule Since VIPER is a dual degree program, courses taken by VIPER students in the first semester will largely depend on the majors chosen within SAS and SEAS. Below is a rough guideline. Students should choose tentative majors in both SAS and SEAS in order to choose the best schedule. Refer to each major s course requirements as listed on the department s website and/or in the Course Planning Guide. Brief descriptions of each and links to details are given later in this document. The course recommendations below do not take into account any Advance Placement credits you may have, so make sure to read the placement sections below. MATH 104 (or appropriate level Mathematics) See below for Mathematics placements CHEM 101 (or appropriate level Chemistry) See below for Chemistry placements CHEM 053 PHYS 150 (or appropriate level Physics) See below for Physics placements Appropriate 100- level Engineering course for the SEAS major Social Science or Humanities Elective/Writing Course/College Sector 2
VIPER Contacts VIPER Managing Director: Kristen Hughes: khugh@sas.upenn.edu VIPER Faculty Co- Directors: Prof. Andrew M. Rappe Prof. John M. Vohs VIPER College Peer Advisors (College of Arts and Sciences) Robbie Tannenbaum: rtann@seas.upenn.edu Albert Xiao: albertx@seas.upenn.edu VIPER Orientation Peer Advisors (School of Engineering and Applied Science) Robbie Tannenbaum: rtann@seas.upenn.edu Trisha Ramadoss: trishar@seas.upenn.edu Jaron Ma: jaronxma@seas.upenn.edu 3
A checklist for the summer before freshmen year June View the Freshman Videos and familiarize yourself with the College and SEAS websites. Set up your PennKey account. The Office of Information Systems and Computing sends incoming freshmen a PennKey set- up code by email if you provided an email address to admissions, and by mail if you did not. If you did not receive this mailing, or if you need further information, see PennKey Set- up Code Service. Once you have your PennKey, create your School of Arts and Sciences email address AND your School of Engineering and Applied Science email address. Complete the Advising Questionnaire. Use the on- line resources for selecting courses especially courses recommended for freshmen. Pay particular attention to freshman seminars and writing seminars, and the Course Search and Mock Schedule tool in Penn In Touch. View Penn's Advanced Placement Policies. June 22- July 17 Advance Registration August- September Review the Registration Tutorial. If you have questions about how to register, contact your peer- advisors (see list of students on p. 3 of this document). This is when you will talk with Dr. Kristen Hughes on the phone or via Skype to discuss your fall classes. Select potential courses. Identify five primary and several alternate courses you would like to request during Advance Registration. Enter your requests on Penn In Touch between June 22 and July 17. Your chances of obtaining the courses you request are the same regardless of when during this period you register. Tune in to the live advising webcast with the Dean of the College, Dean of Freshmen and faculty and College advisors. The webcast will air on Tuesday, June 30. Check your schedule on Penn In Touch in late July/early August. Check the New Student Orientation schedule for College and SEAS activities and events. Dr. Hughes also will be in touch with you about not- to- miss events for VIPER students. Take Placement exams for Chemistry, Math, and/or Language. (This can be discussed during your phone/skype advising session.) Move- in and New Student Orientation (NSO). In addition to the links/sites noted above, here are some good reference websites to help you get started thinking about your freshmen year: Engineering Student Handbook College Policies and Procedures VIPER curriculum page 4
A Brief look at the VIPER Curriculum Note: All SEAS majors approved for inclusion under the VIPER curriculum should lead to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) degree. Link to VIPER curriculum information The basics: SAS major and school requirements + SEAS major and school requirements + The following VIPER requirements: Introduction to Energy Research (1 CU total; two 0.5 CU courses) A seminar course (consisting of two 0.5 CU courses: VIPR120 + VIPR121) that introduces students to current energy research topics, the challenges and techniques involved with conducting research, and strategies for reading and writing technical papers and research proposals. Students will also be paired with research mentors in this course. VIPER Summer Research Experiences / Independent Study Research (up to 2 CUs - see attached policy) 3 CUs of Energy Specific Coursework (3 CUs): In some cases, these courses can double- count toward major requirements. Please see list of approved courses. A senior capstone energy design project, as part of the student s engineering major (1 CU) 5
Advance Placement and Advanced Placement Credits SATII Language Placement For full list of AP credit Biology* 5 Biology 091 (1 c.u.) - no AP credit is given for laboratory work Chemistry* 5 Chemistry 091 (1 c.u.) - no AP credit given for labs Mathematics AB no credit Mathematics BC* 5 Math 104 (1 c.u.) Physics- C (Mechanics) 5 Physics 093 (1 c.u.) and Physics 050 (.5 c.u.) Physics- C (Electricity and Magnetism) 5 Physics 094 (1 c.u.) and Physics 051 (.5 c.u.) Please see the Department of Physics and Astronomy website for further details on Physics credit policy. Spanish Language 5 Spanish 210 (1 c.u.) (fulfills language requirement) Spanish Literature 5 Spanish 220 (1 c.u.) (fulfills language requirement) * An internal departmental examination is also available for placement or credit. For more details, see the Biology Department website, the Chemistry Department website, and the NSO Placement Exam Schedule 6
Which Math, Chemistry and Physics courses should you start with? One of the most difficult things to determine before your freshmen year is which Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry courses to take. Hopefully the information below will help. Math Placement Detailed placement information is listed on the Mathematics website: http://www.math.upenn.edu/ugrad/advising.html Passing the external Advanced Placement BC Exam administered by the College Entrance Examination Board with a score of 5 gives credit for Math 104. Lower scores on the BC Exam receive no course credit. No credit is given for the AB Exam. In the summer before they enter their first year at Penn, students are expected to take the Penn Math Diagnostic. This test will guide you in your choice of the appropriate entry course. To take the diagnostic, go to the website: http://www.college.upenn.edu/placement (see the section on Math Diagnostic Placement Exam ) and sign in using your PennKey and password. You will see a course called Penn Diagnostic Placement Exam. Students should set aside an uninterrupted time block to complete the exam before the end of Advance Registration. The problems on the diagnostic test cover a broad range of topics and skills. You should expect to encounter problems that you cannot solve. The idea is to solve what you can within the timeframe. Remember that the purpose of the test is to guide you in finding a starting place, not to evaluate your ability to achieve your math potential. 7
Chemistry Placement A score of 5 on the AP Chemistry exam earns a student Chemistry 091 credit. One can also take a placement exam given by the Chemistry Department. This is strongly recommended. See more of the Chemistry Department s detailed information regarding placement here: http://www.chem.upenn.edu/content/general- chemistry- placement- exam And here: http://www.chem.upenn.edu/content/chemistry- advanced- placement- information Chem091 is used to indicate the equivalent of 1 c.u. (1 semester) of introductory chemistry based solely on standardized exam performance (high school AP exam, etc.). Chem091 does not correspond exactly to either Chem101 or 102. HOWEVER, credit for Chem091 can be converted into either Chem101 or 102 by taking the Chemistry Department Placement exam (and doing well). For exam registration inquiries and updated information on exam dates, locations, times, etc. please contact Ms. Candice Adams in the undergraduate office at 215-898- 8311 or chemugrad@sas.upenn.edu For VIPER students planning to take Introductory Chemistry, the Honors Chemistry series Chem115 and Chem116 (equivalent to Chem101 and 102) may be most appropriate. Speak with Ms. Adams or your VIPER academic advisor Dr. Hughes, to check on your eligibility to take the honors series. 8
Physics Placement 5 on the Physics- B à Physics 091, 092, 050, 051 5 on the Physics- C (Mechanics)à Physics 093, 050 5 on the Physics- C (Electricity and Magnetism)à Physics 094, 051 Please see the Department of Physics and Astronomy website for a further explanation of Penn Physics AP and foreign equivalents and additional details on lab requirements. You may also contact Ms. Millicent Minnick in the undergraduate office at 215-898- 8141 or mminnick@physics.upenn.edu For students who took AP Physics in high school and are planning to major in Physics, the Honors Physics series Physics170 and Physics171 (equivalent to Physics150/151) may be most appropriate. Check with the Physics Dept. regarding student eligibility for the 170/171 series. Physics 150 and 151 are each 1.5 credit units, with a lab and lecture component. Physics 150/151 (or ideally PHYS 170/171) are recommended for anyone considering medical school in the future. 9
Appropriate 100- level engineering course for the SEAS major Depending on your SEAS major, a different 100- level Engineering course is recommended in the first semester. Always consult with your SEAS faculty advisor, but the general recommendations are: Bioengineering (BE): BE100 Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE): CBE150 Electrical Engineering (EE): ESE111; CIS110 or ENGR105. Materials Science and Engineering (MSE): ENGR101; contact MSE Undergraduate Chair Dr. David Pope at pope@seas.upenn.edu for more details. Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM): o Please see the section of this packet about the MEAM major and the discussion on MEAM 110/147 and PHYS150 or 170 (pp. 23-24) o Students with AP credit for PHYS093 and PHYS050, or students who may be planning to take PHYS150 or 170 (to meet the intro Physics requirement for their College major/degree) may take ENGR105 or MEAM101 in lieu of MEAM110/147 o See this page: http://www.me.upenn.edu/current- students/undergraduates/index.php o Please contact Ms. Desirae Cesar at desirae@seas.upenn.edu for more details 10
Social Science or Humanities Elective/Writing Course/College Sector/Foundational Approach Course As a dual degree student, you will want to choose your general requirement courses carefully so that in many cases your courses fulfill both the College and SEAS general requirements. Some examples: A student could take History 086, fulfilling both the College s History and Tradition Sector requirement and the College s Cross Cultural Analysis Foundational requirement, as well as a Social Science and Humanities breadth requirement in Engineering. A student could take Economics 001 (ECON001), fulfilling the College s Society Sector requirement, as well as a Social Science and Humanities breadth requirement in Engineering. The student could then later take Economics 002 (ECON002) for another Social Science and Humanities breadth requirement in Engineering, while also meeting Engineering s Social Science and Humanities depth requirement. Details regarding College requirements Courses fulfilling College requirements Details regarding SEAS Social Science & Humanities Breadth and Depth Requirements Students are strongly encouraged to complete their writing requirement in their freshmen year. To meet College requirements, students may not use A.P. credit to satisfy the writing requirement, and must take the course for a letter grade. The guidelines for fulfilling this requirement in the College are here. See this page, to check whether your preferred writing seminar (assuming it satisfies the College writing requirement) will also fulfill the writing requirement in SEAS. VIPER students will take the VIPER freshman seminar in the spring of their freshman year and the fall of their sophomore year. For VIPER students, this course can be used toward one College sector requirement (Sector 7). Students may double- count no more than one course toward both the major and the Sector Requirement. The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one Sector (i.e. the seven Sectors must be fulfilled using seven different courses). The same course cannot be used to satisfy more than one Foundational Approach. However, courses taken to satisfy Foundational Approaches may also be used to satisfy the Sector and/or Major Requirement. For more details on rules and restrictions regarding the College curriculum, see these pages and associated links: http://www.college.upenn.edu/sectors- policy 11
http://www.college.upenn.edu/foundational- policy For more details on rules and restrictions regarding the Engineering curriculum, see the SEAS Student Handbook: http://www.seas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/handbook/index.php 12
The Basics of the Majors While VIPER students come to Penn as Undecided in the College and Curriculum Deferred in SEAS, it is important to consider your likely majors in each school so that you plan accordingly. The most likely majors for VIPER students include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Earth Science/Environmental Science from the College and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE), Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Electrical Engineering (EE), or Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) from SEAS. Other science and engineering majors, including Mathematics, are also possible with the permission of VIPER s faculty co- directors. Note: All SEAS majors approved for the VIPER curriculum should lead to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) degree. The following pages provide an overview of the majors, but student should ALWAYS contact their chosen major departments (in both the College and SEAS) and speak with their major advisors regarding current and specific curriculum requirements and rules. 13
Physics The details, restrictions and policies of the Physics Major are listed online here. Always consult with your Physics faculty/major advisor. The Basics: The major in Physics is divided into a core requirement plus all of the courses in one of five concentrations: Advanced Physical Theory and Experimental Techniques, Chemical Principles, Computer Techniques, Astrophysics, or Business and Technology. The number of required credit units (c.u.) varies, depending on the concentration chosen. There is also an honors program for ambitious students. A Master's Program permits qualified students to submatriculate and obtain a master's degree. Core Courses: The following courses must be taken by all Physics majors, no matter what their concentration: Math 104, 114, 240, and 241 Physics 150 or 170, Physics 151 or 171 Physics 230, 250, 351, 361, 362, and 411. + Concentration Courses (see requirements here) See the Physics and Astronomy Department's website for more information. 14
Chemistry The details, restrictions and policies of the Chemistry Major are listed online here. Always consult with your Chemistry faculty/major advisor. The Basics: Chemistry majors normally complete the following introductory sequences by the end of the sophomore year: CHEM 101 (or 115), 102 (or 116) General Chemistry (2 c.u.) CHEM 053, 054 General Chemistry Laboratories (1 c.u.) CHEM 241, 242, 245 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory (3 c.u.) MATH 104, 114 Calculus (2 c.u.) PHYS 150, 151 Physics (3 c.u.) Completion of the major requires: CHEM 261 Inorganic Chemistry (1 c.u.) CHEM 221, 222, 223 Physical Chemistry and Laboratory (3 c.u.) CHEM 251 Biochemistry (1 c.u.) CHEM 246 Advanced Laboratory (1 c.u.) Honors majors add one advanced course (400 level or above) and two units of independent study (CHEM 399). Note: Although the Chemistry Major only requires MATH 104 and 114, students wishing to pursue more advanced courses in Physical Chemistry, or other fields involving quantitative treatment of Chemistry, should consider taking additional Math courses such as MATH 240, 241, etc. 15
Biology The details, restrictions and policies of the Biology Major are listed online here. Also be certain to check this page: http://www.bio.upenn.edu/undergraduate/major- requirements/rules- and- restrictions Always consult with your Biology faculty/major advisor. PLEASE NOTE: The requirements for the Biology major are subject to change, and students are responsible for the requirements that are posted at the time they declare the major. Per the Biology Dept., if you take a particular course because it was listed as a requirement at the time you took it, please plan to work with the Biology Dept. to see whether/how it may count for the major. For more details, please contact the Biology Dept. The Basics: Be sure to check all rules for the Biology major, but note in particular that Biol 091 cannot be used for the Biology major or minor. Biol 091 does not fulfill requirements for medical school. Students may obtain credit for the lecture portion of Biol 101, 102, and/or 121 by passing the appropriate departmental advanced placement exam(s). The Biology Department Advanced Placement Exams for 101, 102, and 121 are given early in the semester in September and January. Get more information here. Introductory Biology (2-3 CUs) Track 1 (2 CUs): BIOL121 with BIOL123 and BIOL124 Track 2 (3 CUs): BIOL101 and BIOL102 Chemistry (2 CUs) CHEM101 or 115 with 53 (1.5 CUs) CHEM102 or 116 with 54 (1.5 CUs) CHEM241 (1 CU) CHEM242 (1 CU) CHEM245 (1 CU) Additional Chemistry and/or Physics (2 CUs) Any CHEM from the above list PHYS150 or 170 (1.5 CUs) PHYS151 or 171 (1.5 CUs) Calculus and/or Statistics (2 CUs) 16
MATH104 (1 CU) MATH114 or 115 (1 CU) STAT102 or STAT111 or BIOL446 (1 CU) Intermediate Biology (3-4 CUs) Track 1: Must take 4 courses, one from each of the four groups Track 2: Must take 3 courses from three different groups Group 1: BIOL202 or BIOL204 or BIOL205 (1 CU) Group 2: BIOL221 (1 CU) Group 3: BIOL215 or BIOL231 or BIOL251 (1 CU) Group 4: BIOL230 or BIOL240 (1 CU) Four Additional Biology Courses (4 CUs) Must take 4 courses from the following options BIOL109 or 140 Additional BIOL200, BIOL300,400, or 500 level courses Up to 2 Approved Extra- Departmental Courses for biology majors (see restrictions) Course Changes (announced by Biology Dept.) Please see details here: http://www.bio.upenn.edu/undergraduate/announcements Students interested in Graduate School are advised to take at least one full year of both physics and organic chemistry. Premeds should see: http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/gradprof/healthprof/premdcourses.php 17
Environmental Science in Earth Science The details, restrictions and policies of the Environmental Science concentration in the Earth Science Major are listed online here. Always consult with your Earth Science faculty/major advisor. The Basics: The Environmental Science concentration within the Earth Science major integrates geology, biology, chemistry, and physics in an effort to have students undertake a scientific study of the environment and the effects of humans on Earth systems. The concentration/major is made up 15 credits from several groups of courses outlined below. ENVS and GEOL Core courses (2 CUs) Students must take 2 of the 5 courses below, GEOL100 and/or ENVS 200 is required and should be taken ideally before the end of the sophomore year. ENVS 200: Introduction to Environmental Earth Science (1 CU) GEOL 100: Introduction to Geology (1 CU) ENVS 301: Environmental Case Studies (1 CU) ENVS 400: Environmental Studies Seminar (1 CU) GEOL 103: Natural Disturbances and Human Disasters (1 CU) Math, Physics and Chemistry courses (3 CUs) Preparation in chemistry, mathematics, biology and physics is essential for an Environmental Science Major, and courses in these subjects should be included in the first and second year of the program. Students must take three course units from the following list, with at least one course from two different groups (Math, Physics, Chemistry) (Note that 3 CU is the minimum requirement. More is certainly encouraged, and may be required for admission to graduate school. Please see your advisor for recommendations.) Math: MATH 104: Calculus, Part I (1 CU) MATH 114: Calculus Part II (1 CU) MATH 115: Calculus Part II with Probability and Matrices (1 CU) STAT 111: Intro Statistics (1 CU) Physics: PHYS 101/150 or 170 and corresponding lab: General Physics I (1.5 CU) PHYS 102/152 or 171 and corresponding lab: General Physics II (1.5 CU) GEOL 420: Introduction to Geophysics (1CU) Chemistry: 18
CHEM 101 or CHEM 001 and corresponding lab: Chemistry I (1.5 CU) CHEM 102 or CHEM 002 and corresponding lab: Chemistry II (1.5 CU) GEOL 418: Geochemistry (1CU) Earth and Environmental Systems courses (5 CUs) Students must take five course units from the list of Earth and Environmental Systems Courses (at least 2 CU should be 300- level or above, and at least 1 CU must be ENVS and at least 1 CU GEOL): Living Systems courses (5 CUs) Option 1: BIOL 101 Intro to Biology A lecture and lab (1.5 CU) BIOL 102 Intro to Biology B lecture and lab (1.5 CU) BIOL 240 Ecology: from individuals to ecosystems (1 CU) 1 elective course from the Living Systems course list Option 2: AP BIOLOGY credit (1 CU) BIOL 121 Intro Bio- Molec Bio Life (1 CU) BIOL 240 Ecology: from individuals to ecosystems (1 CU) 2 elective courses from the Living Systems course list Related Practical Experience (0 CU) Each student is required to attend a summer Environmental Science Field Course or complete a similar curriculum- related practical experience. (No course units are attached to this requirement.) Honors Requirements (Minimum 19 credits for the major) Qualifying students preparing for graduate study in the environmental sciences should select the honors program. A senior thesis must be completed, a GPA of 3.25 in the major must be earned, and four additional CUs taken as shown below in order to get the Honors distinction in the major. Students will follow the regular Environmental Science curriculum above, and in addition take: 2 CU from any of the following categories outlined above: Earth and Environmental Systems, Living Systems, Math, Physics and Chemistry Plus, complete a senior thesis by taking the following senior thesis seminars: ENVS 399 Environmental Research Seminar (1CU) ENVS 499a and b (0.5 CU each; 1.0 CU total) 19
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) The details, restrictions and policies of the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Major are listed here. Always consult with your CBE faculty/major advisor. Sample CBE curriculum (note: VIPER students may meet the Ethics requirement (EAS- 203) in Engineering with VIPR120/121): Year 1 Fall MATH 104 Calculus, Part I CHEM 101 General Chemistry I CHEM 053 General Chemistry Lab I Writing Requirement/ or Social Science/Humanities/Free Elective CBE 150 Intro to Biotechnology or Technical Elective PHYS 140 Principles of Physics I Year 1 Spring CBE 160 Introduction to Chemical Engineering MATH 114 Calculus, Part II CHEM 102 General Chemistry II CHEM 054 General Chemistry Lab II PHYS 141 Principles of Physics II Free Elective or Social Science/Humanity (dept. recommends EAS 203/the Ethics requirement) Year 2 Fall CBE 230 Material and Energy Balances MATH 240 Calculus, Part III CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I Social Science or Humanities Elective Free Elective Year 2 Spring CBE 231 Thermodynamics of Fluids MATH 241 Calculus, Part IV CHEM 242 or 251 Organic Chemistry II EAS 105 Engineering Computer Elective Social Science or Humanities Elective Year 3 Fall CBE 350 Fluid Mechanics CBE 353 Advanced Chemical Engineering Science CHEM 221 or MSE 221 Physical Chemistry I CBE Elective Social Science or Humanities Elective Year 3 Spring CBE 351 Heat and Mass Transport CBE 371 Separation Processes CBE 480 or CHEM 223 or CHEM 245 Chemistry Lab Elective Social Science or Humanities Elective Free Elective Year 4 Fall CBE 400 Introduction to Process Design CBE 410 Chemical Engineering Lab CBE 451 Chemical Reactor Design Social Science or Humanities Elective Technical Elective Year 4 Spring CBE 459 Process System Design Projects CBE 460 Chemical Process Control CBE Elective Technical Elective Social Science or Humanities Elective 20
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) The details, restrictions and policies of the MSE Major are listed online here. Contact the MSE Dept. for details. The MSE undergraduate curriculum for students "for Fall 2015 and after" is provided below (note: VIPER students may meet the Ethics requirement (EAS- 203) in Engineering with VIPR120/121). Always consult with your faculty/major advisor in MSE before taking classes. MSE Major (for Fall 2015 and after) 21
Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) Details regarding the Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics major are listed online here. Be sure to contact the MEAM department to request a current handbook. Note: VIPER students may meet the Ethics requirement (EAS- 203) in Engineering with VIPR120/121. Always consult with your MEAM faculty/major advisor. The basics: 22
Note to MEAM majors: MEAM110 and 147 can be satisfied with Phys150 (or PHYS 170, the honors version), so you should not take both MEAM110/147 and Phys150. If your College major/degree requires the Introductory Physics series, you should take PHYS150 (or 170) and not MEAM 110/147. 23
To satisfy MEAM 110/147, PHYS 093 & 050 credit is also acceptable. If you re signing up for PHYS150 (or 170), lecture and lab, DO NOT also sign up for MEAM110 and 147, but consider instead MEAM101 or ENGR105. 24
Electrical Engineering (EE) The details, restrictions and policies of the Electrical Engineering Major are listed online here. Note: VIPER students may meet the Ethics requirement (EAS- 203) in Engineering with VIPR120/121. Always consult with your EE faculty/major advisor. See next page for additional EE curriculum notes. 25
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Some examples of real VIPER students freshman schedules: Note: The below examples may not reflect 1) subsequent updates to the curricula of various majors, or 2) the timetables (semester schedules) for when various classes are offered. These examples of previous student schedules are offered merely to give you a sense of how VIPER students have structured their semesters in the past. Always work with your pre- major and major advisors to plan out your dual degree completion plan, based on current and recommended course timetables. Note: For VIPER students entering Penn in Fall 2015, the introductory Physics series to be followed is PHYS- 150/151 or 170/171 (not 140/141, and was previously allowed in earlier years, under certain specially- approved circumstances). 27
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