Electrical Science, BA

2nd Major for College Students only.

College Students can apply for Electrical Science (ES) as a second major within the College. Under this program, a College student will receive one diploma from the College of Arts and Sciences with a dual major (note that this option is only for students in the College, not Engineering students).

For more information: https://www.ese.upenn.edu/undergraduate-2/second-majors-for-the-college/

Curriculum

Required Engineering Courses
CIS 1100Introduction to Computer Programming1
or ENGR 1050 Introduction to Scientific Computing
CIS 1200Programming Languages and Techniques I1
or CIS 2400 Introduction to Computer Systems
ESE 2150Electrical Circuits and Systems1.5
ESE 2180Electronic, Photonic, and Electromechanical Devices1.5
ESE 2240Signal and Information Processing1.5
Area Electives
Three courses from the Advanced ESE Courses section of most recent EE CPG 13-3.5
Lab Elective
One course from the Design and Project Course section of most recent EE CPG 11-1.5
Specialization Elective
One additional 2000+ level ESE course 21-1.5
Required Minimal Mathematics and Natural Science Courses
PHYS 0140Principles of Physics I (without laboratory)1
or PHYS 0150 Principles of Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion
or PHYS 0170 Honors Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion
PHYS 0141Principles of Physics II (without laboratory)1
or PHYS 0151 Principles of Physics II: Electromagnetism and Radiation
or PHYS 0171 Honors Physics II: Electromagnetism and Radiation
MATH 1400Calculus, Part I1
MATH 1410Calculus, Part II1
MATH 2400Calculus, Part III1
or ESE 2030 Linear Algebra with Applications to Engineering and AI
Total Course Units16.5-18
1

Most recent Electrical Engineering CPG

2

Excluding ESE 2030, ESE 3010, ESE 4020, and ESE 5420 (considered Math)


The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.