2005-2006 Academic Catalog

91 Engineering School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science GraduationRequirements 1. Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in all major and cognate courses. 2. All engineering majors must take an assessment exam similar to the NCEES FE exam. Technical Resources Our modern laboratories include the following: fluids lab with an 18-inch cross-section wind tunnel, heat transfer, refrigera- tion, mechanics, materials testing, internal combustion engine dynamometers, CNC manufacturing, vibrations, dynamics of machines, electrical machines, feedback controls, circuits, electronics, communications, digital logic design, microproces- sors, surface-mount soldering, and a parallel computing cluster. We also have extensive PC-based laboratories in which the students use computer-based circuit design, 3-D solid modeling, FEA, CFD, CNC, and industry-standard IDE software. Co-Curricular Opportunities Engineering freshmen participate in the annual Cardboard Canoe Challenge. Other course-based competitions include Statics and Dynamics design competitions for sophomores, the Advanced Digital Logic Design competition, and the annual programming contest. The department provides students with opportunities to participate in national and international design competitions organized by professional engineering societies such as ACM, ASME, IEEE, SAE, ASEE, and SWE. Our students participate in Aerodesign, Formula SAE, International Program- ming, Mini-Baja, Robotics, Solar Splash, and Supermileage competitions. Recently, Cedarville University took first place in SAE’s Supermileage (2000), SAE’s Aerodesign West (2003), AEC/ ASME Solar Splash (2004), and ASEE’s Robotics competition (2001,2002,2003). Career Opportunities Engineering and Computer Science both involve the application of scientific and mathematical principles, experience, judgment, and common sense to develop devices which help people. Engineers redesign products to work more efficiently, more quickly, and less expensively. They design EKG and ultra-sound machines that help doctors diagnose medical problems, electrical engineering plants to power our cities, and more fuel- efficient cars and airplanes. Computer programmers develop the software solutions which are used to pilot spacecraft, combat terrorism, prevent collisions at airports, and keep our cars running. Computer scientists and engineers spend a great deal of time interacting and communicating with others, often working on a team. Because of their strong background in science, math- ematics, and technology, they often rise to leadership positions in organizations, managing programs in research, develop- ment, design, construction, production, operations, marketing, and sales. In this era of rapid technological change, an engineering or computer science education serves our society well. In the decades ahead, society’s needs and problems will call for technical contributions on a scale not previously experienced. Faculty Lawrence Zavodney, Chairman : Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education: B.S.M.E., The University of Akron, 1974; M.S.M.E., The University of Akron, 1977; Ph.D., Virginia Polytech- nic Institute and State University, 1987; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1992. Robert Chasnov, Assistant to the Chair: Professor of Engineer- ing. Education: B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1978; M.S., University of Illinois, 1980; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1983; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1991. Charles Allport, Assistant to the Academic Vice President; Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education: B.S., United States Air Force Academy, 1962; M.A., George Washing- ton University, 1963; M.S.E., Arizona State University, 1965; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1990. Gerald Brown, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education : B.Engr., McMaster University, 1982; M.Engr., McMaster University, 1984; Ph.D., McMaster University, 1989. At Cedarville since 2004. Peter Burban, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education : B.S.Ch.E., University of Illinois, 1980; Ph.D., Univer- sity of Delaware, 1984. At Cedarville since 2001. Timothy Dewhurst, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education : B.S.M.E., Cornell University, 1980; M.Eng.M., Cornell University, 1981; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1985; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1996. Vicki Fang, Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering. Education: B.S.E.E., Shaghai Jiao Tong University, 1992; M.S.E.T., Pittsburg State University, 1998; Ph.D., The University of Akron, 2004. At Cedarville since 2004. David M. Gallagher, Associate Professor of Computer Science. Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, 1978; M.S., Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1987; Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois, 1995. At Cedarville since 2000. Harwood Hegna, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Educa- tion: B.S.A.E., University of Minnesota, 1969; M.S.A.E., University of Minnesota, 1971; M.S.M.E., University of Minnesota, 1973; Ph.D., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1981; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1992. Cedarville has a legacy of participation in automotive-related and robotics competitions. Shown here in its development phase, with some of the “Jackets Racing” team members, was the first venture into the world of Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) road racing by Cedarville engineering students.