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School of EngineeringAmir Faghri, Ph.D., Dean, School of Engineering Degrees Offered & AccreditationThe School of Engineering offers four-year programs leading to
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) degrees in
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree (120-credits) in Computer Science# The B.S.E. programs shown above that are asterisked (*), are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD., 21202-4012; telephone: (410) 347-7700. The B.S.E. in Computer Science & Engineering and the B.S. in Computer Science are accredited by the (#) Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD., 21202-4012; telephone: (410) 347-7700. The new B.S.E. programs in Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, and the B.S. programs in Engineering Physics and Management & Engineering for Manufacturing will be submitted for accreditation at the earliest opportunity. The School of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offer a five-year, double-degree EUROTECH program leading to a B.S. in Engineering degree and a B.A. degree in German. The program includes German Language courses specially designed to include engineering content, engineering courses taught partly in German, and a six-month internship in a company in Germany. Students who wish to concentrate their elective work in a second field within the School of Engineering may elect a double major program. This program requires the completion of all requirements in both majors. Students are required to inform the Director of of Undergraduate Advising if they should change or add a major. The School of Engineering also offers Minors in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, and Metallurgy & Materials Engineering. Please refer to the Minors section of this publication for their descriptions. Admission Requirements. See Admission to the University section of this publication. All students admitted to the School of Engineering are required to take a calculus placement survey prior to attending summer orientation or registering for their first semester. Based on survey research, students may be required to take additional preparatory course work that may not be counted toward graduation. Admission to Junior Year. Students should declare their major as soon as possible, but no later than the second semester of their sophomore year. In order to be admitted to their junior year in their selected major in the School of Engineering, each student must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all courses in mathematics, sciences, and engineering applicable toward the degree.
Scholarships. $250, 000 in scholarships is available to entering students with an academic merit record and more than $550, 000 in scholarships and awards is available annually to continuing students in the School of Engineering. Students in the School of Engineering must complete the following requirements: General Education Requirements. The University has adopted General Education Requirements in a variety of curricular areas, which must be satisfied as part of every bachelor's degree program. These requirements appear in the "Academic Regulations" section of this Catalog. Additionally, all engineering students are required to complete:
Credit Restrictions. The following courses may not be counted for credit toward graduation in the School of Engineering: MATH courses numbered 112 and below; MATH 118; PHYS 101 and 103; CSE 101; STAT 100; and courses labeled "independent study" or "variable topics" (e.g. course numbered 298 or 299) taken in departments outside the School of Engineering. No course taken on a Pass/Fail basis may be counted for credit toward graduation or may be used to meet any course requirements of the School of Engineering. Only eight credits for courses numbered CHEM 124Q through 130Q and only eight credits for courses numbered PHYS 121Q through 152Q may be applied toward the degree. Major Requirements and Normal Sequences. In addition to the University General Education requirements and the School requirements listed above, the requirements for the specific majors are listed in the following pages. Additionally, students successfully completing these courses will have met their general education computer technology and information literacy exit requirements for this major. Full program details, normal course sequences, and accreditation requirements can be found in the respective Guide to Course Selection for each major. Accreditation Documentation States. "The program educational objectives are intended to be statements that describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first several years following graduation from the program." Each program's educational objectives are listed within the actual program. Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering majors are required to complete the following:
The professional requirements and electives are specified in the Biomedical Engineering Guide to Course Selection. The Biomedical Engineering undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: are equipped with an up-to-date technical and hands-on education in biomedical engineering emphasizing analysis, synthesis and design, allowing them to successfully work in industry, or attend graduate, medical, dental, business or law schools: possess a desire for life-long learning and a curiosity about the world; possess the quantitative and analytic skills necessary to embrace emerging technologies and the ability to look at traditional textbook learning with a fresh perspective; possess excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to interact with health care professionals, engineers and scientists; possess the ability to work effectively in teams; possess the sense of responsibility of a professional engineer; and will become global leaders in the biomedical engineering professions. Chemical Engineering majors are required to complete the following:
*Students may select CHEM 232Q, 264Q, MCB 203, 204 or 229. Selection of Professional Requirements courses must include engineering design work as detailed in the Chemical Engineering Guide to Course Selection. At least three credits of Professional Requirements must be outside of Chemical Engineering. The Chemical Engineering undergraduate program educational objecives are that our alumni/ae: demonstrate knowledge and skills that enable them to adapt to the ever-changing discipline of chemical engineering, and thus be successful, lifelong contributors to the profession and have a sense of commitment, professional ethics and responsibility that provides for life-long, mutually supportive relationships among alumni, academia, and industry. Link to the Chemical Engineering Department Link to the Course Descriptions Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering majors are required to complete the following:
Courses taken from the above list but not used to fulfill the four technical area requirements may be used to satisfy remaining professional requirements. In addition, the following courses may also be considered for remaining professional requirements: CE 237, 268, 266, CE 222 or 262 (if both taken), CE 234 or 260 (if both taken.) The Professional Requirements must satisfy engineering design credit and other distribution requirements as specified in the Civil Engineering Guide to Course Selection. The Civil Engineering undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: excel in engineering practice in the public and private sectors in the technical areas of environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering; become licensed professional engineers who design and construct solutions to civil engineering problems in the natural and built environments; and adopt and continuously practice life-long learning through post-graduate and professional education. Link to the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Link to the Course Descriptions (Offered jointly by the Departments of Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering) Computer Engineering majors are required to complete the following: Further details and course sequences are given in the Computer Engineering Guide to Course Selection. The Computer Engineering undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: make technical contributions to design, development, and manufacturing in their practice of computer engineering; demonstrate professionalism and a sense of societal and ethical responsibility in all their endeavors and engage in professional development or post-graduate education to pursue flexible career paths amid future technological changes. Link to the Computer Science and Engineering Department Link to the Course Descriptions Link to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Link to the Course Descriptions Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Computer Science majors are required to complete the following:
The Computer Science undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: practice as computing professionals, conducting research and/or leading, designing, developing, or maintaining projects in various technical areas; apply the ethical and social aspects of modern computing technology to the design, development, and usage of computing artifacts; and enhance their skills and embrace new computing technologies through self-directed professional development and post-graduate training or education. Link to the Computer Science and Engineering Department Link to the Course Descriptions Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering Computer Science and Engineering majors are required to complete the following:
Further details and course sequences are given in the Computer Science & Engineering Guide to Course Selection. The Computer Science and Engineering undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: practice as computing professionals, conducting research and/or leading, designing, developing, or maintaining projects in various technical areas; apply the ethical and social aspects of modern computing technology to the design, development, and usage of computing artifacts; and enhance their skills and embrace new computing technologies through self-directed professional development and post-graduate training or education. Link to the Computer Science and Engineering Department Link to the Course Descriptions Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering majors are required to complete the following: Further details and course sequences are given in the Electrical Engineering Guide to Course Selection. The Electrical Engineering program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: make technical contributions to design, development, and manufacturing in their practice of electrical engineering; demonstrate professionalism and a sense of societal and ethical responsibility in all their endeavors; and engage in professional development or post-graduate education to pursue flexible career paths amid future technological changes. Link to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Link to the Course Descriptions * Read an Advance article about a professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department . Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
Engineering Physics majors can concentrate in either Electrical, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering. Students must satisfy the course requirements of both the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering to complete this degree. Engineering Physics majors are required to complete the following:
The professional requirements and electives are specified in the Engineering Physics Guide to Course Selection. The Engineering Physics undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: contribute to current and future scientific and technological developments in the areas of physics and electrical, mechanical and materials science engineering; excel in engineering and physics careers and responsible citizenship in industry, government, academia and other professional practices; and engage in professional development or graduate education to pursue flexible career paths. Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering majors are required to complete the following:
Professional Requirements include at least one course each to strengthen three of the following nine focus areas: Atmospheric Systems and Air Pollution Control, Environmental and Occupational Health, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Systems Modeling, Hazardous Waste Management, Solid Waste Management, Water Supply and Resources, Hydrology of Earth Resources, and Wastewater Management. The following courses may be used to meet the Professional Requirements:
The Professional Requirements are specified in the Environmental Engineering Guide to Course Selection. The Environmental Engineering undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: excel in practicing engineering in the public and private sectors in the technical area of environmental engineering; become licensed professional engineers, appraising the impact of human activity on the environment, designing and constructing solutions to minimize and mitigate such impacts, and tending to the natural environment as the earth's life suppport system; and adopt and continuously practice lifelong learning through post-graduate and professional education. Link to the Environmental Engineering Program Bachelor of Science in Management and Engineering for Manufacturing Offered jointly by the School of Business and the School of Engineering Management & Engineering for Manufacturing majors are required to complete the following:
The Management and Engineering for Manufacturing undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: practice their profession with solid engineering and business knowledge and skills and have a total enterprise vision of world class manufacturing organizations; compete successfully using principles of lean manufacturing, time management and quality assurance in the design and manufacture of products and services; approach engineering and business decisions consistent with ethical, global, environmental, societal contexts; and responsible leadership and continue to extend their professional and personal skills and engage in life-long learning. Link to the Management and Engineering for Manufacturing Department Link to the Course Descriptions Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Details on the ME and Professional Requirements are specified in the Guide for Mechanical Engineering Majors. The Mechanical Engineering program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: practice mechanical engineering by designing systems, solving problems, and effectively communicating results using mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles and tools; approach engineering decisions with an informed consideration of ethical, global, and societal contexts and consequences; and continue to expand their professional and personal skills and engage in life-long learning. Link to the Mechanical Engineering Department Link to the Course Descriptions Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Selection of courses is detailed in the Materials Science and Engineering Guide to Course Selection. The Metallurgy and Materials Engineering program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: are flexible, responsible, and creative citizens, professionals, and leaders of change in a global technological society; serve the ever-changing materials engineering needs of industry by applying and continually expanding special, in-depth competencies in material design, properties and processing; apply professional skills of critical and cooperative thinking, communication, and leadership; and continue a life-long, mutually supportive relationship with the Department and University. Link to the Metallurgy and Materials Department Link to the Course Descriptions |
The Technical Electives must be 200-level or higher courses from departments listed in the School of Business and the School of Engineering as specified in the Management & Engineering for Manufacturing Guide to Course Selection. Students are encouraged to seek faculty-supervised manufacturing summer internships prior to their junior and senior years. Such internships may be shown on the student records by registering for 
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