2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Engineering and Computer Science School of Natural and Applied Sciences Engineering and Computer Science 82 Cedarville University 2008–09 Educational Philosophy for Engineering Programs Each engineering program requires 140 hours to complete; of these, at least 67 hours are engineering topics. The programs are designed to give our graduates a solid background in engineering science and a meaningful design experience at the senior level appropriate to the chosen field of study. Although there are distinctives between the specific engineering programs (see the department website), the educational philosophy for all of the engineering programs can be summarized as follows: Expose students to the basic laws of nature to encourage 1. an understanding of the creation. Equip students with mathematical modeling tools that will 2. enable them to describe the behavior of systems. Require students to apply theoretical models, computer 3. simulations, and laboratory experimentation to analyze engineering systems. Require students to use analytical and numerical 4. techniques to systematically solve engineering problems. Require students to work in teams to solve engineering 5. problems. Equip students to evaluate designs for conformance to 6. technical and ethical standards. Require students to demonstrate effective oral and written 7. communication skills. Promote engineering as a profession, encourage 8. participation in engineering organizations, and foster professional development. Encourage students to see engineering in the broader 9. context of general education, to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and to apply a Christian worldview to all life and learning. The educational philosophy supports ABET’s Criterion three desired outcomes (a) through (k). Faculty Samuel SanGregory , Chair: Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: B.S.E., Wright State University, 1988; M.S.C.E., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1992; Ph.D., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1999. At Cedarville since 1993. Robert Chasnov , Assistant to the Chair: Professor of Engineering. 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. Stanley Baczek , Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences: Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering. Education: B.S., Southeastern Massachusetts University, 1969; M.S., University of Massachusetts, 1975; Ph.D. University of Massachusetts, 1977. At Cedarville since 2003. 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., University of Delaware, 1984; registered professional engineer. 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 , 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. Education: 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. Jay H. Kinsinger , Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education: B.S., Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Technologies, University of Dayton, 1993; M.S., Rehabilitation Engineering, Wright State University, 2000. At Cedarville since 1999. Clint Kohl , Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: B.S.E.E., South Dakota State University, 1988; M.S.E.E., University of North Dakota, 1990; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1992. At Cedarville since 1994. Timothy Norman , Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education: B.S.A.A.E., Purdue University, 1982; M.S.A.A.E. Purdue University, 1986; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1989; registered professional engineer.. At Cedarville since 2003. Robert Schumacher , Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. Education: B.S., Computer Science, United States Air Force Academy, 1970; M.S., Operations Research, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1979. At Cedarville since 1993. Keith Shomper , Associate Professor of Computer Science. Education: B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1983; M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1984. Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1993. At Cedarville since 2003. D. Jeff Shortt , Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: B.S.E.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1974; M.S.E.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1979; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982. At Cedarville since 1996.