Mission Statement
The Elmer W. Engstrom Department of Engineering and
Computer Science offers accredited programs in computer,
electrical, and mechanical engineering, as well as computer
science. Our philosophy centers on a rigorous, back-to-basics
education that is rich with hands-on opportunities to apply
classroom theory. Our faculty share a common vision that states:
“We, the Elmer W. Engstrom Department of Engineering and
Computer Science, seek to honor the Lord Jesus Christ in every
endeavor and earnestly desire to cultivate technical professionals
who are committed to moral excellence and who are exemplary
in character, conduct, and skill. Therefore, we strive to provide an
excellent educational environment that will nurture our students
to honor the Lord in all things and help them to grow in spiritual
maturity, wisdom, knowledge, and expertise for purposeful lives of
service.”
Programs of Study
The Department of Engineering and Computer Science offers
the following programs of study:
Majors
• Computer Science (B.S.)
• Computer Engineering (B.S.Cp.E.)
• Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
Minors
• Biomedical Engineering
• Computer Science
Special Programs
• Cooperative Education Program
• Engineering Honors Program
Accreditation
The B.S.Cp.E., B.S.E.E., and B.S.M.E. degree programs are
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,
Inc. The B.S. in computer science degree program is accredited by
the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.
Registration as a Professional Engineer
Senior engineering majors and graduate engineers are
eligible to take the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering
(FE) Examination offered by the Ohio Society of Professional
Engineers. This exam is the first of two required to become a
registered professional engineer and is offered each spring at
Cedarville University. Cedarville seniors have passed the FE exam
at a rate that is consistently higher than the national pass rates.
Personal Requirements
Students interested in one of the programs housed within
the Department of Engineering and Computer Science should
possess a strong aptitude in mathematics and physical sciences.
Those students who flourish in our programs typically enjoy
applying their aptitude toward solving problems. Successful
engineers and computer scientists are individuals who enjoy
designing solutions to problems.
Department Requirements
New Students
Students who excel in science and mathematics, enjoy solving
real-life problems, and wish to serve others have the highest
potential for careers in engineering and computer science.
Entering students are required to have an ACT composite score of
at least 22 (or an SAT of at least 1030) in order to declare a major
in the department. It is recommended that incoming engineering
students have an ACT math sub-score greater than 24 or SAT
math sub-score greater than 590.
To prepare for engineering or computer science, high school
students should take a college-preparatory curriculum that
includes:
• four units of mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry,
and advanced mathematics or precalculus)
• four units of science (physical science, biology, chemistry, and
physics)
• two units of the same foreign language
Experience with spreadsheets and word processors is helpful,
but not required for entry.
Retention Requirement
Engineering students must demonstrate proficiency in certain
lower-level courses to advance into upper-level 3000- and
4000-level courses. Therefore, all students must earn an overall
GPA of at least 2.0 by the end of their sophomore year. In addition,
each engineering program has its own retention requirements as
follows.
Computer Engineering (CpE)
To advance into the junior year, CpE majors must earn a
combined GPA of at least 2.0 in the following engineering and
computer science courses:
,
, and 2210,
, and
and
In addition, CpE majors must earn a combined GPA of at least
2.0 in the following cognate courses:
,
,
and
and
and
.
Electrical Engineering (EE)
To advance into the junior year, EE majors must earn a
combined GPA of at least 2.0 in the following engineering
courses:
,
, and
,
and
In addition, EE majors must earn a combined GPA of at least
2.0 in the following cognate courses:
,
,
and
and
and
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
To advance into the junior year, ME majors must earn a
combined GPA of at least 2.0 in the following engineering courses:
, and
and
In addition, ME majors must earn a combined GPA of at least
2.0 in the following cognate courses:
,
,
and
and
and
Graduation Requirements
1. Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in all major and
cognate courses.
2. All engineering majors must take an assessment exam
similar to the NCEES FE exam.
3. CS majors must achieve a grade of at least a “C-” in the
following courses:
,
,
,
and
and
.
Technical Resources
Our modern laboratories include the following: fluids lab with
an 18-inch cross-section wind tunnel, heat transfer, refrigeration,
mechanics, materials testing, internal combustion engines,
and dynamometers, CNC manufacturing, vibrations, dynamics
of machines, electrical machines, feedback controls, circuits,
electronics, communications, digital logic design, microprocessors,
and surface-mount soldering. We also have extensive PC-based
laboratories in which students use computer-based circuit design,
3-D solid modeling, FEA, CFD, CNC, and industry-standard IDE
software.
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