1996-1997 Academic Catalog

E Purpose The Cedarville College engineering program blends the academic subjects required of all nationally accredited engineering schools with the practica.l hands~on experi– ence necessa1y to become a productive engmeer.. The. curriculum, consistent with some of the latest engmeenng education concepts, introduces freshmen to CAD (Computer Aided Design) an~ Digital ~o~ic ~esign. This approach provides students with early 111s1ght mto subsequent theory and practical exercises. The program takes advantage of the ric~1 technical.. environment in the surrounding commumty by prov1d111g frequent opportunities for interaction wit~ engineers working on the latest aerospace, .automotive, a_nd el.ec– tronics technology. Involvement 111 student engmeermg societies and in teams that participate 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 unce1iain of the specific engineering major have until the .spring quarter of the sophomore year t? choose ele~tncal 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 5 quarters. Faculty advisors the Career Services Office, and engineering field trips represent a few of the resources available to students contemplating which engineering major to choose. First year engineering student; develop and apply their design s/dlls. by making cardboard canoes and racing them across Cedar Lake d11r111g Homecoming Weekend. Accreditation The B.S.E.E. and B.S.M.E. programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation 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 that includes: 4 units ofEnglish 4 units ofmathematics (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. Retention Requirement Engineering majors must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a grade point average of 2.0 in.their engineering and cognate courses by the end of their sophomore year (prior to the completion of th~ 109 quarter hours specified in the engineering curriculum). GraduationRequirements 1. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all engineering and cognate courses. 2. Take an assessment exam similar to the Fundamentals ofEngineering Examination. 3. Meet the graduation requirements specified by the College.