2024-25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Program Educational Objectives Within a few years of graduating from Cedarville University, the School of Engineering and Computer Science expect their graduates to attain: 1. Success in a profession related to their fields of study and/ or in graduate-level education. 2. A dedication to continue to develop professionally and remain current in their fields. 3. A demonstrated commitment to make sound professional and ethical decisions based upon biblical truths as they serve Christ in their local community 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 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. Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Council The Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Council consists of professionals and business leaders representing a variety of technology-related businesses. Through annual meetings, these experts advise the University and evaluate its programs and plans for building upon Cedarville’s reputation for excellence in undergraduate engineering and computer science education. Faculty Robert Chasnov, Dean; Senior Professor of Engineering; Head of Mechanical Engineering. Education: BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1978; MS, University of Illinois, 1980; PhD, University of Illinois, 1983; registered Professional Engineer. At Cedarville since 1991. Stephen Ayers, Assistant Dean; Professor of Civil Engineering Head of Civil Engineering. Education: BEng (Mech) Honors I, University of Southern Queensland, 1994; PhD (Civil Eng), University of Southern Queensland, 2001; registered Professional Engineer. At Cedarville since 2018. Mackenzie Booth, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering. Education: BSE, LeTourneau University, 2017; MSE, Purdue University, 2020. At Cedarville since 2020. Gerald Brown, Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: BEngr, McMaster University, 1982; MEngr, McMaster University, 1984; PhD, McMaster University, 1989. At Cedarville since 2004. Xiaowei (Shawn) Chen, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Education: BSEE, First Aeronautical College of the Air Force, Xinyang, Henan, China, 2008; PhD, North Dakota State University, 2018. At Cedarville since 2018. Timothy Dewhurst, Senior Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education: BSME, Cornell University, 1980; MEngM, Cornell University, 1981; PhD, Cornell University, 1985; registered Professional Engineer. At Cedarville since 1996. David Dittenber, Professor of Civil Engineering. Education: BSE, LeTourneau University, 2007; MSE, West Virginia University, 2010; PhD, West Virginia University, 2013; registered Professional Engineer. At Cedarville since 2020. Patrick Dudenhofer, Associate Professor of Computer Science. Education: BS, Cedarville University, 2004; MS Wright State University, 2011. At Cedarville since 2014. Vicky Fang, Professor of Computer Engineering. Education: BSEE, Shaghai Jiao Tong University, 1992; MSET, Pittsburg State University, 1998; PhD, The University of Akron, 2004. At Cedarville since 2004. Danielle Fredette, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Education: BSEE, Cedarville University, 2012; MSECE, The Ohio State University, 2015; PhD, The Ohio State University, 2017. At Cedarville since 2017. Luke Fredette, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education: BSME, Cedarville University, 2012; MSME, The Ohio State University, 2014; PhD, The Ohio State University, 2016. At Cedarville since 2020. David Gallagher, Senior Professor of Computer Science; Head of Computer Science and Cyber Operations. Education: BSEE, United States Air Force Academy, 1978; MSEE, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1987; PhD, University of Illinois, 1995. At Cedarville since 2000. Seth Hamman, Professor of Cyber Operations and Computer Science; Director, Center for the Advancement of Cybersecurity. Education: BA, Duke University, 2002; MS Yale University, 2011; PhD, The Air Force Institute of Technology, 2016. At Cedarville since 2012. Benjamin Harclerode, Instructor of Civil Engineering. Education: BSE, LeTourneau University, 2013. At Cedarville since 2024. Frederick Harmon, Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: BSEE, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1992; MSEE, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1996; PhD, University of CaliforniaDavis, 2005; registered Professional Engineer. At Cedarville since 2014. Hema Jayaseelan, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering. Education: BSCE, Govt. College of Technology, Anna University, India, 2000; MSCD, Oklahoma State University, 2007; PhD, Oklahoma University, 2019; registered Professional Engineer. At Cedarville since 2022. 2024–25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 157 School of Engineering and Computer Science

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