Management Engineering Major

Management Engineering

A five-year program, offered in conjunction with other institutions, allows students to receive both a Bachelor of Arts degree in management engineering from Pitzer and a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the second institution. The first three years of study are undertaken on the Pitzer campus. After this, students enroll in an engineering program at the other institution. Upon completion of the two-year engineering program, students may transfer credits back to Pitzer from the other institution in order to complete their Pitzer Bachelor of Arts degree. Although formal agreements exist with both Columbia University and the University of Southern California, students can transfer to other engineering programs. It is essential for students to plan courses carefully and early in the program. 

Learning Outcomes

1. When confronted with an unfamiliar physical system, our students should be able to:
   1. If the equations are analytically tractable, carry out the analysis of the problem to completion.
   2. If equations are not tractable, develop a computer code and/or use standard software numerically simulates the model system.
      • Analyze and assess the reasonableness of the answers obtained.
      • Communicate their findings either verbally and/or via written expression.
2. In a laboratory setting, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a working familiarity with standard laboratory equipment.
• Identify and appropriately address the sources of error in their experiment.
• Have proficiency with standard methods of data analysis.

Advisor: K. Setter. 

Major Requirements

The Management Engineering major requires completion of at least 14 courses. Students in this major must transfer the last 8 credits of the 32 required for the BA at Pitzer from the institution at which they are completing the Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Please see the Transfer Credit policy in the Academic Policies  section of this Catalog for more information. 

Required Courses

• MATH 030 PZ -Calculus I , MATH 031 PZ -Calculus II , MATH 032 PZ -Calculus III , MATH 111 CM -Differential Equations , or equivalent
• PHYS 033L KS -Principles of Physics I , PHYS 034L KS -Principles of Physics II  
• One of the following courses chosen in consultation with your adviser: PHYS 035 KS -Mdrn Physics Computational Appls , PHYS 100 KS -Computational Phys/Engineering , PHYS 101 KS -Classical Mechns Computal Appls  or PHYS 102 KS -Electromagnetism  Note: it is usually necessary to complete additional physics courses in preparation for transfer to the engineering institution.
• CHEM 014L KS -Basic Principles of Chemistry  
• ECON 051 PZ -Principles of Macroeconomics , ECON 052 PZ -Principles of Microeconomics , ECON 086 CM -Accounting for Decision Making  and one advanced course
• One of the following introductory computer courses: BIOL 099 KS -Introduction to Python , CSCI 005L HM -Intro to Computer Science Lab , PHYS 108 KS -Programming for Science+Engineer , CSCI 004 PZ -Intro to Comp Sci for Non-majors  (Note: PHYS 108 KS may not be applied toward the upper-level physics requirement) 
• Organizational Studies or any social science: two courses chosen in consultation with your adviser
• At least one engineering course is strongly recommended
• Chemical engineers should take CHEM 015L KS -Basic Principles of Chemistry , or CHEM 042L KS -Integrated Biology & Chemistry  , CHEM 117L KS -Organic Chemistry  , or CHEM 121 KS -Ppls Phys Chem: Thermochemistry  /CHEM 122 KS -Ppls Phys Chem: Quantum Chem  

Additional notes: 

• PHYS 108 KS -Programming for Science+Engineer   may not be applied toward the upper level physics requirement.
• Students considering chemical engineering should complete CHEM 014L KS -Basic Principles of Chemistry /CHEM 015L KS -Basic Principles of Chemistry   (or CHEM 029L KS -Accelerated General Chemistry ) and CHEM 116L KS -Organic Chemistry /CHEM 117L KS -Organic Chemistry  . This option increases the total number of courses for the major to 20-21.
• Interested majors may take engineering courses at Harvey Mudd College; check the requirements at other engineering institutions for transferability.
• Some engineering programs require additional requirements to those listed above. Students are strongly encouraged to regularly consult with the Program Coordinator to ensure proper preparation for transfer to their chosen engineering program.