1995-1996 Academic Catalog

Purpose The Cedarville College engineering program blends the academic subjects required of all nationally accredited engineering schools with practical hands-on experience necessary to become a productive engineer. The cunicu– lum, consistent with some of the latest engineering education concepts, introduces freshman to CAD (Com– puter Aided Design) and Digital Logic Design. This approach provides students with early insight into subsequent theory and practical exercises. The program takes advanta.ge of the ric~ technical. . environment in the surroundrng commumty by prov1drng frequent opportunities for interaction with engineers working on the latest aerospace, automotive and electron– ics technology. Involvement in the student engineering societies and on teams participating in national student competitions is encouraged. Programs of Study The Department of Engineering offers two programs of study which lead to the Bachelor of Science in Electrical 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 specific engineering major, have until the spring quarter of the sophomore year to choose electrical or mechanical engineering as a major. The curriculum of each program is designed so that all engineering students take the same courses during the first five quarters. Faculty advisors, the Career Services Office, and engi– neering field trips represent a few of the resources available to students contemplating which engineering major to choose. First year engineering students apply and develop their design skil~s by 111aki1ig cardboard canoes and racing them across Cedar Lake d11r111g Ho111eco111i11g Weekend. Accreditation The BSEE and BSME programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accredita– tion Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ ABET). 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 1010) in order to declare an engineering major. Students who do not meet this standard or do not demon– strate equivalent competency may request admission to the department on a provisional status. To prepare for engineering, students should take a college preparatory curriculum which includes: 4 units of English 4 units of mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and advanced mathematics) 4 units of science (physical science, biology, chemistry, and physics) 3 units of social science 2 units of a single foreign language Students should take electives in computers and a pro– gramming language such as BASIC, PASCAL, C, or FORTRAN when possible. RetentionRequirement 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 curricu– lum). GraduationRequirements 1. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all engineering courses. 2. Take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination. 3. Meet the graduation requirements specified by the College.