2002-2003 Academic Catalog

84 Engineering School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science Purpose Statement The engineering program at Cedarville University blends the academic subjects required of all accredited engineering programs with “hands-on” experience through extensive laboratory work and design project opportunities. Our curriculum introduces freshmen to 3-D Solid Modeling in the Computer Aided Engineering Graphics course and digital electronics in the Digital Logic Design course. This provides students with practical experience and early insight into subsequent theory. Our program enjoys the rich technical environment in the surrounding community by providing frequent opportunities for interaction with engineers working on the latest aerospace, automotive, and electronics technology. The department faculty have the following vision: “We, the Elmer W. Engstrom Department of Engineering, seek to honor the Lord Jesus Christ in every endeavor and earnestly desire to cultivate engineers who are committed to moral excellence and who are exemplary 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 to grow in spiritual maturity, wisdom, knowledge, and expertise for purposeful lives of service.” Personal Requirements Students interested in studying engineering but uncertain of the specific engineering major have until the spring semester of the freshman year to choose computer, electrical, or mechanical engineering as a major. Faculty advisors, the Career Services Office, and engineering field trips represent some of the re- sources available to students contemplating which engineering major to choose. Department Requirements New students Students who enjoy and excel in science and mathematics 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 engineer- ing major. Students who do not meet this standard or do not demonstrate 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 or precalculus) • 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 learn a programming language such as BASIC, VisualBasic, PASCAL, C, C++, or FORTRAN. Experience with spreadsheets and word processors is also helpful. Retention Requirement Engineering majors must demonstrate proficiency in certain lower-level courses to advance into 3000-level courses. Hence, all engineering majors must earn an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher by the end of their sophomore year. Furthermore, all engineering majors must earn a combined GPA of 2.0 or higher in all of their engineering courses and a combined GPA of 2.0 or higher in the following semester courses: MATH-1710, 1720, and 2710 - Calculus I,II, and III, MATH-2740 - Differential Equations, and PHYS-2110 and 2120 - General Physics I and II. 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 of Engineering Examination. Programs of Study The Department of Engineering offers three programs of study: • Computer Engineering (B.S.Cp.E.) • Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) • Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) Accreditation The B.S.E.E., and B.S.M.E. programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accredita- tion Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). State Approval The B.S.Cp.E, B.S.E.E. and B.S.M.E. programs have full approval by the Ohio Board of Regents. Registration as a Professional Engineer Seniors and graduates are eligible to take the NCEES Funda- mentals of Engineering (FE) Examination offered by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers. This exam is the first of two required to become a registered professional engineer and is offered each spring at Cedarville University. Cedarville Univer- sity seniors have consistently had a passing rate above the state and national average. Technical Resources Our modern labs include the following: senior design labs, fluids lab with an 18-inch cross-section wind tunnel, heat transfer, refrigeration, mechanics, materials testing, internal combustion engine dynamometers, CNC manufacturing, electrical machines, feedback controls, circuits, electronics, communications, digital logic, microprocessors, vibrations, dynamics of machines, and computer-based circuit design tools, 3-D solid-modeling, FEA, CFD, and CNC software. Co-Curricular Opportunities Engineering freshmen participate in the annual Cardboard Canoe Challenge at Homecoming. Other events include the sophomore Statics and Dynamics design competition and the Advanced Digital Logic Design competition. The department provides engineering students an opportunity to participate in some of the national and international engineering design competitions organized by professional engineering societies. Student chapters of national organizations (ASME, IEEE, SAE, ASEE, and SWE) encourage their members to participate in Aerodesign, Formula SAE, Micro- Baja, Mini-Baja, Robotics, Solar Splash, and Supermileage competitions. Career Opportunities Engineers are in leadership positions in a variety of settings. They work at all stages of developing ideas into products: