This paper describes the content of two new introductory freshman courses used both the
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs at Penn State. These introductory
courses are required in the first semester for both programs as part of a new curriculum
composing of a “common freshman year” for both the Electrical and Mechanical Technology
programs. 1 The rationale for creating these courses was to provide students with a better broad
overview of both respective fields resulting in students making a more informed choice in
selecting to pursue either an EET or MET degree. Additionally these courses will help inspire
students for future concentrated study by recognizing the end result applications of both
disciplines by studying systems comprising of electrical and mechanical elements.