1997-1998 Academic Catalog

02 Engineering Vision Accreditation and Licensure We, the Elmer W. Engstrom Department of Engineer– ing, seek to honor the Lord Jesus Christ in every en– deavor and earnestly desire to cultivate engineers who are committed to moral excellence and who are exem– plary in character, conduct, and skill. Therefore, we strive to provide an excellent educational environment that will nurture our students to honor the Lord in all things and help them grow in spiritual maturity, wisdom, knowledge, and expertise for purposeful lives of service. Purpose The Cedarville College engineering program blends the academic subjects required of all nationally accredited engineering schools with the practical hands-on experi– ence necessary to become a productive engineer. The curriculum, consistent with some of the latest engineering education concepts, introduces freshmen to CAD (Computer Aided Design) and Digital Logic Design. This approach provides students with early insight into subsequent theory and practical exercises. The program takes advantage of the rich technical environment in the surrounding community by providing frequent opportunities for interaction with engineers working on the latest aerospace, automotive, and elec– tronics technology. Involvement in student engineering societies as well as 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 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 engineering field trips represent some of the resources available to students contemplating which engineering major to choose. National The B.S.E.E. and B.S.M.E. programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technol– ogy (ABET). State The B.S.E.E. and B.S.M.E. programs have full ap– proval by the Ohio Board of Regents. Registration Seniors and graduates are eligible to take the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination. This exam is the first of two required to become a registered profes– sional engineer and is offered each spring at Cedarville College. DepartmentAcademic 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, high school students should take a college preparatory curriculum that 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 programming language such as BASIC, VisualBasic, 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 the 109 quarter hours specified in the engineering curriculum) in order to advance into the junior year. Graduation Requirements 1. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above 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.