Sample Schedules:
As you note from the course registration guide, the typical first-year Arts-Engineering program is identical to the program for students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science except for the Big Questions Seminar.
There are two typical Arts-Engineering first year schedule options:
| Fall Semester (credits) | Spring Semester (credits) |
|---|---|
| WRT 001: Academic & Analytical Writing (3) | WRT 002: Research & Argument (3) |
| MATH 021: Calculus I (4) | MATH 022: Calculus II (4) |
| PHY 011: Intro. Physics I (4) | CHM 030: Intro. to Chemical Principles (4) |
| PHY 012: Intro. Physics Lab I (1) | ENGR 010: Applied Engineering Computer Models (2) |
| Big Questions Seminar (3 to 4) | CAS Major Intro Course or HSS Elective (3 to 4) |
| ENGR 005: Intro to Engineering Practice (2) | |
| Total 17 to 18 credits | Total 16 to 17 credits |
OR:
| FALL SEMESTER (CREDITS) | SPRING SEMESTER (CREDITS) |
|---|---|
| WRT 001: Academic & Analytical Writing (3) | WRT 002: Research & Argument (3) |
| MATH 021: Calculus I (4) | MATH 022: Calculus II (4) |
| CHM 030: Intro. to Chemical Principles (4) | PHY 011: Intro. Physics I (4) |
| ENGR 005: Intro to Engineering Practice (2) | PHY 012: Intro. Physics Lab I (1) |
| Big Questions Seminar (3 to 4) | ENGR 010: Applied Engineering Computer Methods (2) |
| CAS Major Intro Course or HSS Elective (3 to 4) | |
| Total 16 to 17 credits | Total 15 to 16 credits |
Big Questions Seminar
You must complete one First-Year Seminar during the first semester as part of the Arts and Sciences degree requirements. Consult the Big Questions Seminar listing for descriptions and short biographies of the seminar instructors.
First-Year Writing
All Lehigh undergraduates take six credits of First-Year Writing: WRT 001 and 002. Exceptions are described in the section Advanced Placement & College Credit, which can also be found in our online catalog.
Mathematics
In the Fall semester, all Arts-Engineering students take MATH 021: Calculus I, unless they receive advanced placement credit. Please see Mathematics Requirements and Calculus Placement for more information. Some students may begin with MATH 075: Calculus I, Part A for 2 credits, and move onto MATH 076: Calculus I, Part B, in the spring semester for an additional 2 credits, thereby receiving credit for Calculus I in two parts.
Chemistry and Physics
First year Arts-Engineering students ordinarily enroll in PHY 011/012: Introductory Physics I or CHM 030: Introduction to Chemical Principles. AP credit may place a student out of one or both. You may also attempt to place out of one or both by taking an anticipatory examination during the orientation period at the start of the semester. Please consult the Advanced Placement & College Credit section for information.
