The eight GE subjects are Understanding the Self, Contemporary World, Purposive Communication, Art Appreciation, Ethics, Readings in Philippine History, Mathematics in the Modern World, Science and Technology (ST) and Society. The students are allowed to choose three elective subjects.
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What are Gen Ed subjects?
The eight GE subjects are Understanding the Self, Contemporary World, Purposive Communication, Art Appreciation, Ethics, Readings in Philippine History, Mathematics in the Modern World, Science and Technology (ST) and Society. The students are allowed to choose three elective subjects.
What is the difference between an elective and a Gen Ed?
General-education electives allow students to pick classes of more interest and to somewhat customize their experience while still getting a broad educational foundation. Major-specific electives allow students to develop sub-specialty areas or to focus on developing skills they plan to use in their careers.
Are elective courses required?
An elective is usually not a required course, but there are a certain number of non-specific electives that are required for certain majors.
Is elective same as minor?
Minor are those subjects which are sub-core and related subjects to those core subjects of your course. However, electives are those subjects which you can relate with your subjects to get an integrated view of various different subjects.
What general education competencies are required to get into Purdue University Northwest?
Purdue University Northwest requires a minimum of 30 credit hours in the following General Education competencies: First Year Experience (1 to 3 credits) English Composition (6 credits) Speech Communication (3 credits)
Why study mechanical engineering at Purdue University?
The Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering curriculum includes a strong component in General Education to provide students an integrated and well-rounded program in the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences.
Which courses will satisfy gen ed requirements?
Only courses approved by University Senate will satisfy Gen Ed Requirements. Information regarding Statewide Transfer General Education Core (STGEC) can be found here. Click on the courses below to view their description. ENGL 26700 – World Literature: From 1700 A.D.
What are the best general education courses for biomedical engineering students?
Suggested General Education Courses for Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Program 1 Anthropology (ANTH) 2 Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS) 3 Communication (COM) 4 Economics (ECON) 5 English (ENGL) 6 History (HIST) 7 Interdisciplinary Studies (IDIS) 8 Philosophy (PHIL) 9 Political Science (POL) 10 Psychology (PSY)