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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.

Cocurricular Opportunities

Engineering freshmen participate in an annual Cardboard

Canoe Challenge. Other course-based competitions include

statics and dynamics design competitions for sophomores, an

Advanced Digital Logic Design competition, and an annual

programming contest. The department provides students with

opportunities to participate in national and international design

competitions organized by professional engineering societies

such as ACM, ASME, IEEE, SAE, ASEE, and SWE. Our students

participate in Aero Design

®

, Formula SAE

®

, international

programming, robotics, Solar Splash

®

, and Supermileage

®

competitions.

Career Opportunities

Engineering and computer science both involve the application

of scientific and mathematical principles, experience, judgment,

and common sense to develop devices which help people.

Engineers redesign products to work more efficiently, more

quickly, and less expensively. They design EKG and ultrasound

machines that help doctors diagnose medical problems, electrical

engineering plants to power our cities, and more fuel-efficient

cars and airplanes. Computer programmers develop the software

solutions that are used to pilot spacecraft, combat terrorism,

prevent collisions at airports, and keep our cars running.

Computer scientists and engineers spend a great deal of

time interacting and communicating with others, often working

on a team. Because of their strong background in science,

mathematics, and technology, they often rise to leadership

positions in organizations, managing programs in research,

development, design, construction, production, operations,

marketing, and sales.

In this era of rapid technological change, an engineering

or computer science education serves our society well. In the

decades ahead, society’s needs and problems will call for

technical contributions on a scale not previously experienced.

Engineering Educational Objectives

The School of Engineering and Computer Science educational

objectives define God-honoring characteristics of our students

three to five years after graduation from Cedarville University.

1. They are successful in professions related to their fields of

study.

2. They are successful in graduate-level education.

3. They continue to develop professionally and remain current

in their fields.

4. They make sound professional and ethical decisions based

upon biblical truths.

5. They continue to grow in service and support of Christian

ministries, both in their communities and around the world.

Educational Philosophy for Engineering

and Computer Science Programs

All of our programs are designed to give our graduates a solid

background in their technical fields of choice. Our programs

include a strong theoretical foundation as well as significant

hands-on application. Each program also includes a senior

capstone design experience. The three engineering programs

share a common philosophy of program outcomes which are

consistent with the ABET engineering criteria. Similarly, our

computer science program philosophy is consistent with the ABET

computer science criteria.

Faculty

Robert Chasnov

,

Dean

; Senior Professor of Engineering.

Education:

B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1978; M.S.,

University of Illinois, 1980; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1983;

registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1991.

Samuel SanGregory

,

Assistant Dean;

Professor of Electrical

Engineering.

Education:

B.S.E., Wright State University, 1988;

M.S.C.E., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1992; Ph.D., Air Force

Institute of Technology, 1999. At Cedarville since 1993.

Gerald Brown

, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering.

Education:

B.Engr., McMaster University, 1982; M.Engr.,

McMaster University, 1984; Ph.D., McMaster University, 1989.

At Cedarville since 2004.

Timothy Dewhurst

, Senior Professor of Mechanical Engineering.

Education:

B.S.M.E., Cornell University, 1980; M.Eng.M., Cornell

University, 1981; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1985; registered

professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1996.

Patrick Dudenhofer

, Assistant Professor of Computer Science.

Education:

B.S., Cedarville University, 2004; M.S. Wright State

University, 2011. At Cedarville since 2014.

Vicky Fang

, Associate Professor of Computer Engineering.

Education:

B.S.E.E., Shaghai Jiao Tong University, 1992; M.S.E.T.,

Pittsburg State University, 1998; Ph.D., The University of Akron,

2004. At Cedarville since 2004.

David Gallagher

, Professor of Computer Science.

Education:

B.S.E.E., United States Air Force Academy, 1978; M.S.E.E., Air

Force Institute of Technology, 1987; Ph.D., University of Illinois,

1995. At Cedarville since 2000.

Seth Hamman

, Assistant Professor of Computer Science.

Education:

B.A., Duke University, 2002; M.S. Yale University, 2011.

At Cedarville since 2012.

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School of Engineering and Computer Science

Technical Resources