1994-1995 Academic Catalog

96 Engineering Purpose Tl1e Cedar,·illt: College e11gineeri11g progran1 blend tl1e acade111ic subject.. required of all nationally– acclain1ed e11gineering chool with practical l1and -on experience 11ece ary to becon1e a productive engineer. The curriculun1. con i te11t with some of the latest engineeri11g education concepts. i11troduces freshman to C D (Con1puter Aided De ign) and Digital Logic De ·ign. Tl1i approach provides tudents with early in ight into ubsequent theory ai1d practical exerci es. The program take advantage of the rich technical enviror1ment in the urrounding community by provid– ing frequent opportunitie for interaction with engi– neer working on the latest aero pace, automotive and electronic technology. Involvement in the student engineering ocietie and on team participating in national tudent competition i trongly encouraged. Programs of Study The Department of Engineering offers two programs of tudy which lead to the Bachelor of Science in Elec trical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) degree and the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) degree. Students interested in studying engineering but uncertain of the pecific engineering major, wi ll have until the pring quarter of the sophomore year to cboo e electrical or mechanical engineering as a major . The curriculum of each program is designed o that all engineering students take the same courses during the first five quarters. Faculty advisors, the Career Service Office, and engineering field trips represent a few of the resource available to students contemplat ing which engineering major to choo e. Department Academic Requirements New students Creative students who enjoy and excel in science and mathematics courses have the highest potential for careers as engineers . Entering students are required to have an ACT composite score of at least 22 (or an SAT of at least 900; or SAT II of at least 1000) in order to declare an engineering major. Students who do not meet this standard or do not demonstrate equivalent competency may request admission to the department on a provisional status. Top engineeri11g students gain ,ne,nbership in Tau Beta Alpha, the Cedan•ille chapter of the narional e11gineeri11g honor society. To prepare for engineering, tudent hould take a college preparatory curriculum which include : 4 unit of Engli h 4 unit of mathematics (algebra, geometry trigonometry, and advanced mathematics) 4 uni ts of science (physical cience, biology, chemi try, and phy ics) 3 units of social science 2 uni t of a single foreign language Elective in computers and a programming language such as BASIC, PASCAL, C, or FORTRAN are also helpful . Retention Requirements 1. Earn an overall cumulative grade point average of 2. 0 by the end of the sophomore year (prior to the completion of the 109 quarter hours specified in the engineering curriculum) . Graduation Requirements 1. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all engineering courses. 2. Take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examina– tion. 3. Meet the graduation requirements specified by the College. Accreditation The engineering curriculum is designed to satisfy the requirements set forth by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) . The accredita- . tion process is taking place during the 1994-95 aca– demic year .