New Programming Sequence

In Fall 2008 the new programming requirement ENEE150: "Intermediate Programming Concepts for Engineers" is being introduced for electrical engineering majors. Freshman matriculating in Fall 2008 or after are required to complete this course with 'C' or higher.

The pre-requisites for ENEE150 can be satisfied in one of four ways:

1. Earn a grade of 'C' or higher in ENEE140: "Introduction to Programming Concepts for Engineers" (2 credits). ENEE140 does not itself satisfy any requirements for the EE major.
2. Earn a grade of 'C' or higher in CMSC131.
3. A grade of '4' or '5' on the Advanced Placement Computer Science Exam.
4. OR Earn a passing score on the ENEE150 placement exam.

If you completed the old requirement ENEE114 or its equivalent at another institution, then you do not have to complete ENEE150. If you matriculated prior to Fall 2008 then you have until the end of Fall 2008 to successfully complete ENEE114. If you do not complete ENEE114 by this time then you will have to satisfy the new requirement.

Placement Exam Dates

Placement examination is 40 minutes. It is offered prior to the beginging of each semester. Prior to the spring 2010 semester it will be offered on the following dates and times:

Exam Preparation

To prepare for the placement examination, students should review fundamentals of procedural programming --- in particular- data types, variables, loops, conditional statements, and functions. The exam will be based on the C language --- students will need to analyze and write segments of C code. However, the exam grading will emphasize the underlying programming concepts rather than familiarity with details of C syntax. Students will be able to use either C or Java to write the program code.

Reserving a Seat

Students can email Mrs. Dolores Harris at dolores@umd.edu to reserve a seat for the placement exam. Be sure to include the date you want to take the exam. Students coming from outside the area or for those who are unable to attend one of the scheduled exams can call the Undergraduate Office at 301-405-3685 to schedule an alternate date and time. Students will be emailed the results of their placement exam.

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