Course Numbering System

Courses offered through Penn Engineering are numbered according to the following system. Note that many 5000-level courses are available for undergraduates. Some require the approval of the advisor and the course instructor.

4000 level and below – Undergraduate credit only

5000 level -Master’s and UG credit; Seniors can register without permit unless otherwise specified.

6000 level – Masters and Ph.D. credit, Undergraduate credit with permission by instructor