Washkewicz College of Engineering
General Education at Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University's General Education (GenEd08) curriculum consists of knowledge and skill components considered to be critical for all University graduates to master in the subject matter areas listed below. As a student at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), you may choose to take these GenEd08 courses at Tri-C or at CSU. Please contact a Tri-C advisor for guidance on courses required to receive your associate's degree.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE EQUIVALENCIES
The courses listed below can be used to fulfill General Education requirements at CSU.
As of Fall 2015, Computer Science has been relocated to the College of Engineering from Business.
Writing/Composition
2 courses / 6 credit
|
ENG 1010 OR ENG 101H and |
Mathematics/QL
2 courses / 6 credits
| MAJORS | COURSE LIST |
|---|---|
| Chemical, Civil, Computer, Computer Science, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering | MATH 1610 and 1620 or 161H and 162H |
| Engineering Technology | MATH 1470, 1480, 1610, 161H, 1620, 162H |
Arts and Humanities
2 courses / 6 credits from 2 different departments
At least one of these courses, or one of the approved Social Sciences course, must be focused on Africa, Asia, Latin American or the Middle East (AALAME).
| COURSE LIST | AALAME OPTIONS |
|---|---|
| ANTH 1030 ART 1010, 2020, 2030 DANC 1100 ENG 2310, 2320, 2410, 2420, 2430, 2710, 2720, 2730 FREN 2420 GER 2420 HIST 1010, 101H, 1020, 102H, 1510, 151H, 1520, 152H, 1610, 2051, 2060 HUM 1010, 1020, 1030 ITAL 2420 JMC 1310 MUS 1010, 1020, 1030, 2500, 2510, 2520, 2530 REL 2010, 2020 RUSS 2420 SPAN 2420 THEA 1010, 1100, 2210, 2220 UST 1120 WST 2030 | ART 1040 ENG 2700 HIST 1700, 2040, 2080 MUS 1050 REL 1010, 2030, 2040, 2050 SPAN 2430 |
| PHL 215 must be completed at CSU Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. | |
Social Sciences
2 courses / 6 credits from 2 different departments
At least one of these courses, or one of the approved Arts and Humanities course, must be focused on Africa, Asia, Latin American or the Middle East (AALAME).
| COURSE LIST | AALAME OPTIONS |
|---|---|
|
ANTH 1010, 1020, 2010 |
GEOG 1010, 1050 |
| Chemical, Civil, Computer, Computer Science, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering majors: MET 2422 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. | |
| Engineering Technology majors choose from the following: COMM 1000 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. | |
Natural Sciences
2 courses / 7 credits
Must include at least 1 lab credit.
| DEPARTMENT | COURSES WITH LAB |
|---|---|
| Chemical, Civil, Computer, Computer Science, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering majors: | CHEM 1300/130L PHYS 2310 and 2320 |
| Engineering Technology majors choose from the following: | CHM 1300/130L (preferred) PHY 1210 (preferred) |
Social Diversity
2 courses / 6 credits
Must complete:
- 1 African-American course
- 1 US Diversity course
Students transferring in more than 60 hours are only required to take 1 course.
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE COURSES | US DIVERSITY COURSES |
|---|---|
|
ENG 2510, 2520 |
ASL 1100 |
Writing Across the Curriculum/Speaking Across the Curriculum
Minimum of 3 courses
Students transferring 60 - 89 hours: one course waived
Students transferring 90 + hours: two courses waived
One WAC/SPAC course must be in the student's major
No transfer courses count toward this requirement - all WAC courses must be completed at CSU
Foreign Language
Students who graduated from high school in 1987 or later are required to complete one of the following:
- Two years of a single foreign language in high school
- An introductory level sequence of a single foreign language (generally, two semesters of 100-level study)
- Two American Sign Language courses and one approved foreign culture course
MAJOR RECOMMENDED COURSES
| MAJOR | CSU COURSES | TRI-C EQUIVALENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | ||
| CHM 262 & 267 | CHM 1310/131L | |
| CHM 331 & 336 | CHEM 2300 | |
| Advanced chemistry elective | CHEM 2310 | |
| ESC 120 | MET 1100 | |
| ESC 250 | MATH 2520 | |
| MTH 283 | MATH 2310 | |
| MTH 288 | MATH 2410 | |
| Civil Engineering | ||
| ESC 120 | MET 1100 | |
| ESC 201 | MET 2610 | |
| ESC 202 | MET 2620 | |
| ESC 211 | MET 2630 | |
| ESC 250 | MATH 2520 | |
| MTH 283 | MATH 2310 | |
| Computer Engineering | ||
| ESC 120 | MET 1100 | |
| ESC 250 | MATH 2520 | |
| MTH 284 | MATH 2410 | |
| CIS 260 | IT 2650 | |
| CIS 265 | IT 2660 | |
| Computer Science Engineering | ||
| ESC 120 | MET 1100 | |
| MTH 288 | MATH 2410 | |
| CIS 260 | IT 2650 | |
| CIS 265 | IT 2660 | |
| Electrical Engineering | ||
| ESC 120 | MET 1100 | |
| ESC 151 | IT 2670 | |
| ESC 250 | MATH 2520 | |
| MTH 283 | MATH 2310 | |
| MTH 284 | MATH 2410 | |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| ESC 120 | MET 1100 | |
| ESC 151 | IT 2670 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| ESC 120 | MET 1100 | |
| ESC 201 | MET 2610 | |
| ESC 202 | MET 2620 | |
| ESC 211 | MET 2630 | |
| ESC 250 | MATH 2520 | |
| MTH 283 | MATH 2310 | |
| MTH 288 | MATH 2410 |
IMPORTANT NOTE: Engineering courses have many prerequisites, which are strictly enforced. You will need a minimum of 2.5 years at CSU to complete degrees in Civil and Mechanical Engineering programs, and a minimum of 3 years at CSU to complete degrees in Chemical, Electrical, and Computer Engineering programs.
- Chemical Engineering - Calculus II, Physics I, and General Chemistry II/Lab
- Civil Engineering - Calculus III, Differential Equations, and Physics II
- Computer Engineering - Calculus II and Physics I
- Computer Science - Calculus II and Physics I and II
- Electrical Engineering - Calculus II and Physics I
- Mechanical Engineering- Calculus III, Differential Equations, and Physics II
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