2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School of Natural and Applied Sciences Engineering and Computer Science 2009–10 Cedarville University 83 Engineering and Computer Science 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. Thomas Thompson , Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Education: B.S.M.E., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1984; M.S.M.E., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1986; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1995; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1995. Timothy Tuinstra , Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: B.S.E.E., Cedarville University, 1996; M.S.E.E., University of Dayton, 1998; Ph.D. in progress (ABD), University of Dayton. At Cedarville since 2002. TimYao , Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. Education: B.S. in Computer Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University, 1987; M.S., Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1989; M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland at College Park, 1995; Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland at College Park 1997. At Cedarville since 2009. Lawrence Zavodney , Senior 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 Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 1992. Technical Support Staff David Denlinger , Mechanical Engineering Technician. At Cedarville since 1993. James Landers , Computer and Electrical Engineering Technician, Education: Gateway Electronics, Microsoft, FCC. At Cedarville since 2005. Engineering Advisory Council The Engineering Advisory Council consists of professional engineers, researchers, and business leaders representing a variety of engineering-related businesses. Through annual meetings, these experts advise the University and evaluate its programs and plans for building upon Cedarville’s reputation for excellence in undergraduate engineering education. Council members include: Eugene Apple, General Electric Corporation, retired Ronald Baker, Hi-Tech Aero Spares Carl Bertsche, Jr., Production Engineering Company James Brandeberry,Wright State University Joe Buonodono, Johnson Controls, Inc. Hal Carter, University of Cincinnati Gary Clasby, Duriron Company, Inc. Tom Curran,WPAFB,Aero Propulsion and Power, retired Jerry Drobinski, Global Development and Sourcing, Inc. William Engstrom, Engstrom Foundation Stephen Harris, Rixan Associates, Inc. John Harshbarger,Video Instruments Richard Holmes, Holmes and Mays Phillip Houston, Greene County Department of Development Dan Kerr, GM Specialty Cars Division Frank Klatt, Rockwell International, retired Ed Krupka, Burris Logistics Tim Lawrence, Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. Joe Mays, Holmes and Mays Walker Mitchell, Mitchell Consulting Bob Porter, Xetron (Northrop Grumman) Dan Rogers, Duotech Services Greg Smith, Northrop Grumman Space Technology Terry Smith, Rittal Corporation Jay Tieber, Ohio Department of Development Don Wilkinson, ODL, Inc. Edwin Young, University of Michigan