The
Dean: Professor Snyder
Associate Dean: Professor Leamy
Assistant Dean: Middleton
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Programs in Engineering
Academic Progression Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Programs in Engineering
Special College Programs
Continuing Engineering Studies
Liberal Engineering Studies Department
of Civil Engineering
Department of Computer Science
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Engineering Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Science
Programs in Engineering
The William States Lee College of Engineering offers baccalaureate degree
programs in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science. On the
graduate level, the College offers programs leading to master's degrees in
engineering and computer science, the Ph.D. in electrical engineering and
mechanical engineering, and, in cooperation with
The College comprises the Departments of Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, Engineering Technology, and Computer Science.
The engineering programs offer professional engineering education to prepare
students for careers as professional engineers and researchers. The engineering
technology programs are designed to provide graduates of two-year associate
degree engineering technology programs an opportunity to continue their
education at the baccalaureate level and to pursue careers as engineering
technologists. The computer science program prepares students for careers in
information science, computer engineering, and general computer science.
Engineering Programs. The baccalaureate programs in engineering offer a professional engineering education that can be used as the foundation for several different career objectives: careers as professional engineers in industry, business or consulting; graduate study to prepare for careers in research, development or teaching; and a more general and more liberal engineering education with the objective of keeping a variety of career avenues open.
Whatever the career objective of the student, a sound engineering educational program must include substantial content in: (1) the humanities and social sciences, (2) the physical sciences, (3) mathematics, and (4) the engineering sciences. Also, (5) there must be an in-depth experience in creative engineering design. The student expecting to accept employment in industry may emphasize the engineering design and engineering science aspects of his or her program, while the student preparing for graduate study might emphasize the mathematics and science aspects. Some engineering graduates ultimately take on executive and management responsibilities in industries and firms which are based upon engineering products and engineering services. Such students may choose to construct an elective option in their program which includes business administration and economics offerings, and other courses to strengthen their communication skills.
The engineering curricula prescribed by the faculty of UNC Charlotte give thorough attention to the five essential components of a sound program of study. Those elements which are considered basic to every program of study are specified in each curriculum outline and result in freshman requirements which are essentially the same for all engineering students. The common basic core serves as the educational foundation for the professional engineering courses later in the program and provides solid preparation for the first step in the professional engineering registration process.
Engineering students are strongly encouraged to pursue the requirements for
registration as a Professional Engineer. The first step in the registration
process is the successful completion of the Fundamentals Exam (also known as
the EIT--Engineer in Training--Exam). Students are encouraged to take this exam
during their last semester prior to graduation. Additional requirements
subsequent to graduation include the accumulation of at least four years of
progressive engineering experience and successful completion of the Principles
and Practice Exam.
Engineering Technology Program. Engineering technology is the profession in which a knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences gained by higher education, experience, and practice is devoted primarily to the implementation and extension of existing technology for the benefit of humanity. Engineering technology education focuses primarily on the applied aspects of science and engineering aimed at preparing graduates for practice in that portion of the technological spectrum closest to the product improvement, manufacturing, and engineering operational functions.
Engineering technology programs are characterized by their focus on application and practice, and by their approximately 50/50 mix of theory and laboratory experience.
Graduates of the engineering technology program are recruited by most major
technological companies in the U.S. They are employed across the technological
spectrum, but are better suited to areas that deal with application,
implementation, and production, as opposed to the conceptual design and
research functions. The technical sales and customer services fields also
account for many placements.
Computer Science Program. The Computer Science Department offers a wide variety of programs to match the diverse requirements of employers. The computer science major may pursue either a bachelor of science or a bachelor of arts degree.
The bachelor of science program offers the student two very different concentrations: computer science or computer engineering. The computer science option is centered on software development and has a substantial requirement in mathematics and physics. Theoretically based, this program prepares students to continue their education in master's or doctoral programs, or to enter the business world as a computer scientist. The computer engineering option prepares the graduate to enter the computer industry either as a computer hardware design engineer or as a computer scientist with a heavy dose of mathematics, the physical sciences, and electrical engineering.
The bachelor of arts options are in computer science and information science. As in the bachelor of science program, the computer science concentration prepares the student to enter the business world as a computer scientist. The emphasis in this program is less theoretical and mathematical, and more on the applied side. The information science option provides the student with the opportunity to emphasize the information processing aspects of computer science. This concentration emphasizes the interface between the human element and the computer as well as the processing of information. This emphasis also includes a series of courses from the Belk College of Business Administration.
The curriculum provides flexibility for the student to tailor a program to meet her or his needs and objectives. For the computer science option in the bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degrees, the student must select a minimum of 15 hours outside of computer science in which to study. This "minor-like" program allows the student to select from the full spectrum of University programs and majors, including the University Honors Program.
Academic Progression Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree Programs in Engineering
I.Freshman Engineering is essentially a freshman advising program for students who meet the requirements for admission as an engineering major, but who are not admitted directly to one of the engineering degree programs. Freshman Engineering students may be admitted to the lower division after completing the freshman year of study and meeting these requirements:
1.Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0.
2.Achieve a grade of C or better in CHEM 1251, MATH 1241, 1242, PHYS 2101, ENGR
1201 and 1202.
3.Retake (i.e., take again for a new grade) of no more than two courses
in mathematics, physics, and engineering. In no case may a single course be
repeated more than once (i.e., taken for a grade more than twice) without
the Dean's approval.
II.Lower Division is essentially the first two years of study. Although the content is not identical for the three major programs (civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering), the academic progression requirements are the same for all students majoring in engineering (including those who have not declared a specific major):
1.Maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 and an engineering course GPA of
at least 2.0.
2.Achieve a grade of C or better in CHEM 1251, MATH 1241, 1242, PHYS
2101, ENGR 1201 and 1202.
3.Retake a total of no more than three courses in mathematics, physics, and
engineering. In no case may a single course be repeated more than once (i.e.,
taken for a grade more than twice) without the Dean's approval.
III. Upper Division is essentially the last two years of study in an engineering major. There are no undecided majors in the upper division.
1.A student can be admitted to the upper division from the lower division of
a department only upon satisfactory completion of 59 hours of lower-division
courses including all freshman-year courses, all required mathematics courses,
and all required lower division courses in the major. Consequently, transfer
students normally are admitted initially to the lower division of the
bachelor's degree program. Also, students who change their major into
engineering normally are admitted only to the lower division of the program.
2.A student in the lower division may, with the approval of the adviser, take
no more than 12 credit hours of upper-division courses. In no case may a
student in the lower division take an upper-division course which has another
upper-division course as a prerequisite.
3.A student may retake no more than three engineering courses in the upper
division. In no case may a single course be retaken more than once (i.e., taken
for a grade more than twice) without the Dean's approval.
IV. Discontinuance: A student who is deemed to be making unsatisfactory academic progress will be recommended for discontinuance from the bachelor's degree program. Some of the conditions under which students will be recommended for discontinuance include:
1.Failure to satisfy the requirements in I, II or III above or to be
admitted to the upper division.
2.Failure to satisfy any prerequisite course after one retaking of that course.
3.Receiving two F's in any course in the program.
4.Compiling a grade point deficit of 14 or more in engineering courses.
5.Two successive semesters with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 in
engineering courses.
6.Failure to satisfy the University academic progression requirements.
The procedure for appeal of any discontinuance decision follows the standard policies of the departments of the William States Lee College of Engineering. See the section of this catalog on Academic Policies and Degree Requirements for the regulations and procedures pertaining to readmission.
Special College Programs
Cooperative Education Program. Students in The William States Lee College of Engineering may obtain practical work experience while pursuing their degree by participating in cooperative education whereby a student alternates semesters of academic study with semesters of work experience in industry. The work experience is under the direction of the student's major department and is closely related to his or her field of study. Civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering students who complete the Co-op program may receive partial credit toward the experience requirement for registration as a Professional Engineer.
To be eligible for the Co-op program, an engineering or computer science student must have completed at least 24 credit hours at UNC Charlotte including a number of specified courses with a minimum GPA of 2.50. A transfer student is expected to have completed at least 12 hours at UNC Charlotte. An engineering technology student must have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree with a GPA of 2.5 or better (out of 4.0).
For an undergraduate to be officially designated as a Co-op student, he or she must participate in at least three semesters of work experience (two semesters for a computer science major). Consequently, participation in Co-op Education usually means that the student will take five years to complete the engineering or computer science programs or three years (at UNC Charlotte) to complete the engineering technology program.
Students interested in learning more about the advantages and opportunities
of participating in this program should contact the University Career Center.
Internships. A number of opportunities for internships exist for
students in the College. These internships may be with or without pay and with
or without academic credit. Students interested in learning more about these
opportunities should consult with their adviser and with the engineering
program coordinator in the University Career Center.
International Option. The International Option Program, available to all students within the College of Engineering, consists of two phases. Phase I (Internationalized General Education) normally completed during the freshman and sophomore years, consists of studying a foreign language and approved internationally-oriented courses. Phase 2 (Experience Abroad) provides for overseas study, research, and/or an industrial experience. While participation in both phases is recommended, students completing either phase will have their transcripts so noted. Students completing both phases will have a notation made to their transcripts as having a "Certificate of International Studies."
Transfer students, including engineering technology majors, may also
participate in the International Option Program. Transfer students may find it
difficult to complete Phase I of the program without affecting their
anticipated graduation date, depending on the credits transferred to UNC
Charlotte.
Mentoring Program. The College has developed a peer mentoring program to assist its students to develop the personal and academic skills needed for success. The program includes peer-to-peer mentoring in individual or small group sessions with skills assessment, and workshops and supplemental instruction for several engineering, computer science and engineering technology courses.
Continuing Engineering Studies
The William States Lee College of Engineering sponsors various special
educational programs for practicing engineers, technologists, technicians, and
others in addition to its regular academic degree programs and courses. These
include conferences, short courses, seminars, and other continuing education programs
designed to aid those practicing in the technical professions and occupations
to keep abreast of the latest developments in the rapidly expanding technology.
The courses listed below are offered on a periodic basis, while many others are
offered on demand.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING-BASICS. Forty-five hours of work reviewing
mathematics, chemistry, economics and the basic engineering sciences as
preparation for the Professional Engineering Fundamentals (EIT or Exam I)
Examination.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING-APPLIED. Fifty-five hours of work reviewing applications in chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering and engineering economics as preparation for the Professional Engineering Principles and Practice (PE or Exam II) Examination.
For further information about these courses or to request special offerings, contact the Office of Continuing Education, Extension, and Summer Programs.
Liberal Engineering Studies
The impact of technology on the present condition and future prospects of humankind has until recently received little formal study. The William States Lee College of Engineering has attempted to respond to a sincere concern on the part of many students who realize that there are important social and environmental problems resulting from the radical present and future changes in technology. It is the aim of Liberal Engineering Studies to put these problems and their possible technical solutions into perspective. Liberal Engineering courses are intended primarily for non-engineering students to explore various societal-technological interactions.
Department of Civil Engineering
Chairperson: Associate Professor Young
Professors: Bayer, Evett, Janardhanam, King, Wu
Assistant Professors: Graham, Kane, Lindenauer, Stadler
Lecturer: Hilger
A major role of civil engineers is to focus scientific and technological skills on the creation of physical facilities, engineering and construction of which advance society toward such basic goals as economic development, environmental protection and social well-being. Civil engineers may be involved in design and construction of buildings, bridges, dams and other structures; in development of water resources for urban use, industry and land reclamation; in transmission of water and control of rivers; in control of water quality through purification and proper waste treatment; in transportation systems including highways, mass transit, airports, railroads, pipelines, canals and harbor facilities; in problems associated with the environment including air pollution, noise pollution, ecological effects, land development, urban and regional planning; and in a wide range of services--all involving health, safety and welfare of the public. Civil engineers must bring about a satisfactory blending of constructed facilities with the natural and social environments, creating an optimum relationship between humans and the environment.
The objective of the Civil Engineering program is to provide students with the latest technology and opportunities to develop the social science and management skills required to assess needs, evaluate social and environmental impacts, and operate engineering systems. Such opportunities are ensured through the broad curriculum found in the Department and the encouragement of interactions with other departments and colleges of the University.
The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) degree and administers a program leading to a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E.) degree and a Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) degree. Doctoral studies leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree are available through a cooperative arrangement with North Carolina State University. For information about the master's programs, see the Graduate Section of this Catalog.
Students may plan early in their undergraduate careers for continuation of their engineering studies beyond the first degree. The large number of fields of graduate study that can logically follow the curriculum offered by the Department of Civil Engineering may influence how each student plans a program of study. Technical electives allow flexibility for study in specific areas, and each student will design a technical elective program with his or her adviser’s advice and approval in order to achieve an individual goal.
Additionally, students may take 9 hours (3 "Optional Courses") beyond the BSCE requirements from prescribed menus in each of the areas of Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, and Transportation Engineering to earn a Department-issued "Area of Concentration." Qualified students may apply for early entry into the graduate program in Civil Engineering during their junior or senior year and, if accepted, may take these optional courses for graduate credit. For information on this early entry or 5th year Master’s Program, see the Graduate Section of this Catalog.
The program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (B.S.C.E.)
This curriculum became effective Fall 1995. Students entering the program prior to Fall 1995 should refer to a previous catalog or contact the Department office for their program of study. Other students should contact the Department office for the latest information concerning this curriculum.
A major in Civil Engineering leading to the B.S.C.E. degree consists of 120 credit hours. Specific requirements are:
English 6
Technical Communications 3
Humanities and Social Science Electives 15
Mathematics 15
Physics 8
Chemistry 4
Science Elective 6
Engineering 4
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 3
Engineering Science 9
Departmental Requirements 38
Technical Electives 9
TOTAL HOURS 120
Social science and humanities electives must be chosen both to satisfy Goals III, V and VI of University general education requirements and to meet the objectives of a broad education consistent with the educational goals of the profession. These electives must include some courses at an advanced level.
The science electives must be chosen from the physical, life or earth sciences and must complement the student's overall educational plan.
Technical electives allow flexibility for study in specific areas, and each
student will design a technical elective program with the adviser's advice and
approval in order to achieve an individual goal. The technical electives may be
selected from the areas of engineering, mathematics, science, business and
communications.
CURRICULUM OUTLINE: B.S.C.E. DEGREE
(effective Fall 1995)
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MATH1241 |
Calculus I |
3 |
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CHEM1251 |
Chemistry I |
3 |
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CHEM 1251L |
Chemistry Lab |
1 |
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ENGL1101 |
English I |
3 |
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ENGR 1201 |
Introduction to Engineering I |
2 |
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HUM/SS Elective |
3 |
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15 |
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MATH1242 |
Calculus II |
3 |
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PHYS2101 |
Dynamics |
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PHYS2101L |
Physics Lab |
1 |
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ENGL1102 |
English |
3 |
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ENGR1202 |
Introduction to Engineering II |
2 |
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HUM/SSElective |
3 |
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Sophomore Year |
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MATH2241 |
Calculus III |
3 |
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PHYS2102 |
Electricity |
3 |
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PHYS2102L |
Physics Lab |
1 |
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CEGR2101 |
Drawing |
2 |
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CEGR2l03 |
CE Measurement & Analysis |
2 |
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ESGR2141 |
Statics (Engr. Mech. I) |
3 |
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TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS Elective |
3 |
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17 |
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MATH2171 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
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CEGR 2102 |
Engineering Economic Analysis |
2 |
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CEGR 2104 |
Surveying & Site Design |
3 |
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ESGR 2142 |
Dynamics (Engr. Mech. II) |
3 |
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ESGR 2144 |
Solid Mechanics |
3 |
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CEGR 2154 |
Design Project Lab |
2 |
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16 |
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Junior Year |
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CEGR3143 |
Hydraulics & Hydrology |
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CEGR3141 |
Environmental I |
3 |
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CEGR3155 |
Environmental Lab |
1 |
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CEGR3161 |
Transportation I |
3 |
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CEGR3153 |
Transportation Lab |
1 |
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MATH Elective |
3 |
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SCIENCE Elective |
3 |
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CEGR3278 |
Geotechnical Engineering |
3 |
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CEGR3258 |
Geotechnical Lab |
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CEGR3122 |
Structural Analysis |
3 |
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SCIENCE Elective |
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HUM/SS Elective |
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Senior Year |
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CEGR3225 |
Concrete I or |
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CEGR3221 |
Steel I |
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CEGR3255 |
Structural Materials Lab |
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CEGR3201 |
Systems and Design I |
3 |
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TECH Elective |
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HUM/SS Elective |
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EEGR2161 |
Circuits or |
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MEGR 3111 |
Thermodynamics |
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CEGR 3202 |
Systems and Design II |
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CEGR3282 |
Professional Development |
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TECH Elective |
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TECH Elective |
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HUM/SS Elective |
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*Contact the Department office for more information about the optional courses.
Department of Computer Science
Chairperson: Professor Quinn
Associate Chairperson: Associate Professor Lejk
Professors: Allen, Michalewicz, Ras, Revesz
Professor Emeritus: Epstein, Schell
Associate Professors: K. Chen, Chu, Hadzikadic, Mostafavi, Razavi, Wilkinson,
Xiao
Assistant Professors: Long, Tolone
Lecturers: Shaw
Adjunct Professors: Jaeger, Nelson, Pawlak
Faculty Associate: J. Robinson
Computer Science is the term applied to areas of study centering on the organizational and structural properties of systems, arrays of symbols, and mechanical languages which find their application in the processing and communication of information. The computer scientist's concerns are:
·the organization and interaction of equipment constituting an information
processing system,
·the development of software systems to control and communicate with equipment,
·the derivation and study of procedures and basic theories for the
specification of processes, and
·the application of systems, software, procedures, and theories of computer
science to other disciplines.
The Computer Science Department offers programs leading to three degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science. (See the Graduate
Section of this Catalog for information on the M.S. degree.)
Students are prepared for their profession through a comprehensive program of
courses, aided by some of the latest computer equipment available.
Cooperative Education in Computer Science. By participating in the
Cooperative Education program, students in computer science may pursue their
education along with alternating work experiences so that they may be better
prepared to enter their chosen professional career. Interested students should
contact the Department of Computer Science for more information.
BACHELOR OF ARTS: COMPUTER SCIENCE
The Computer Science Concentration consists of 42 hours in computer science and 15 hours in mathematics, including: Computer Science: CSCI 1201, 1201L, 1202, 1202L, 2111, 2163, 2215, 3102, 3155, 3160, 3166, 3650, 3651, 3688, and six semester hours of approved computer science courses numbers 3000 or above.
Mathematics: MATH 1120, 1165, 2164, STAT 1220, 1223; or MATH 1241, 1242, 1165, 2164, STAT 2122.
A component of related work must be included, consisting of 15 semester
hours of approved non-computer science courses forming an integrated program of
secondary strength, or nine semester hours of approved mathematics courses at
the 3000 level or above. If the latter option is selected, six hours of
additional electives must be selected.
BACHELOR OF ARTS: INFORMATION SCIENCE
The Information Science Concentration consists of 42 hours in computer science and 15 hours in mathematics, including:
Computer Science: 1201, 1201L, 1202, 1202L, 2111, 2112, 2170, 2215, 3106, 3130, 3155, 3160, 3166, 3650, 3651, 3688, and three semester hours of approved computer science courses numbered 3000 or above.
Mathematics: 1120, 1165, 2164, STAT 1220, 1223.
A component of related work must be included consisting of 18 semester hours
of courses from the Belk College of Business Administration. These currently
included: ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 1201, 1202; and two of the following: OPER
3100, MKTG 3110, FINN 3120, MGMT 3140.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: COMPUTER SCIENCE
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science consists of 45 hours of computer science, six hours of computer engineering, and 15 hours of mathematics courses, including:
Computer Science: 1201, 1201L, 1202, 1202L, 2123/2175, 2215, 3102, 3143, 3155, 3160, 3166, 3650, 3651, 3688, and nine hours of approved computer science or computer engineering elective courses numbered 3000 or above.
Computer Engineering: 2181 and 3182
Mathematics: 1241, 1242, 1165, 2164, STAT 2122.
Students working toward the B.S. degree must complete 14 hours of science,
including Physics 2101, 2101L, 2102, and 2102L. A component of related work
must be included consisting of 15 semester hours of approved non-computer
science courses forming an integrated program of secondary strength, or nine
semester hours of approved mathematics courses at the 3000 level or above. If
the latter option is selected, six hours of additional electives must be
selected.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: COMPUTER ENGINEERING
The Computer Engineering Concentration consists of 21 hours of computer science, 15 hours of computer engineering, and 18 hours of mathematics, including:
Computer Science: CSCI 1201, 1201L, 1202, 1202L, 2215, 3102, 3143, 3155, 3688; CPGR 2181, 3182, 3183, 3681, 3682.
Mathematics: MATH 1241, 1242, 1165, 2164, 2171, STAT 2122.
Students must also complete Physics 2101, 2101L, 2102, 2102L, and 3241, and
Chemistry 1251 and 1251L. A component of related work must include 11 hours of
Electrical Engineering courses, EEGR 2111, 2112, 2155, 2156, and 3131.
Economics 1201 or 1202 must also be taken. Twelve hours of technical electives
must be approved by the department.
COMPUTER SCIENCE MINOR
Requirements for the minor include completion of 18 hours of Computer
Science to include CSCI 1201, 1201L 1202, 1202L, 2215, 3155, and 3685. Also
required is MATH 1165.
CURRICULUM OUTLINE: B.A. DEGREE, COMPUTER SCIENCE
Freshman Year
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CSCI 1201 |
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CSCI 1202 |
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CSCI 1201L |
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CSCI 1202L |
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MATH 1120* |
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MATH 1165* |
3 |
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ENGL 1101 |
3 |
STAT 1220* |
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GOAL V |
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GOAL VI |
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ENGR 1201 |
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ENGL 1102 |
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Sophomore Year
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CSCI 21113 |
CSCI 2215 |
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CSCI 21633 |
COMM 2105 |
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STAT 1223*3 |
MATH 2164* |
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ENGL 21163 |
GOAL IV |
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GOAL IV4 |
GOAL VI |
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Junior Year
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CSCI 3102 |
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CSCI 3155 |
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GOAL IV |
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CSCI 3160 |
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GOAL V |
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CSCI 3166 |
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Related Work |
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Senior Year
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CSCI 3650 |
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CSCI 3651 |
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CSCI 3688 |
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CSCI 3xxx |
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CSCI 3xxx |
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Electives |
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Related Work |
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Related Work |
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* A mathematics option consisting of MATH
1241, 1242, 1165, and 2164, and STAT 2122 may be selected as an alternate of
the math courses listed. If this alternative is selected, the amount of
electives decreases by two (2) hours.
CURRICULUM OUTLINE: B.A. DEGREE, INFORMATION SCIENCE CONCENTRATION
Freshman Year
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Spring |
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CSCI 1201 |
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CSCI 1202 |
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CSCI 1201L |
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CSCI 1202L |
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ENGL 1101 |
3 |
ENGL 1102 |
3 |
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MATH 1120 |
3 |
MATH 1165 |
3 |
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GOAL IV |
4 |
STAT 1220 |
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ENGR 1201 |
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GOAL IV |
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Sophomore Year
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Spring |
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CSCI 2111 |
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CSCI 2112 |
3 |
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CSCI 2215 |
3 |
CSCI 2170 |
3 |
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STAT 1223 |
3 |
ECON 1201 |
3 |
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ENGL 2116 |
3 |
MATH 2164 |
3 |
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GOAL IV |
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COMM 2105 |
3 |
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Junior Year
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Spring |
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CSCI 3130 |
3 |
CSCI 3160 |
3 |
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CSCI 3166 |
3 |
ACCT 2122 |
3 |
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CSCI 3688 |
3 |
ECON 1202 |
3 |
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ACCT 2121 |
3 |
GOAL VI02 |
3 |
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GOAL V |
3 |
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15 |
12 |
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Senior Year
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Fall |
Spring |
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CSCI 3155 |
3 |
CSCI 3xxx |
3 |
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CSCI 3650 |
3 |
CSCI 3651 |
3 |
|
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GOAL VI |
3 |
GOAL V |
3 |
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Related Work* |
3 |
Related Work* |
3 |
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Elective |
4 |
Elective |
3 |
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16 |
15 |
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Total Hours 120 |
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*Must select two from OPER 3100, MKTG 3110,
FINN 3120 and MGMT 3140.
CURRICULUM OUTLINE: B.S. DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Freshman Year
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Fall |
Spring |
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CSCI 1201 |
2 |
CSCI 1202 |
2 |
|
CSCI 1201L |
1 |
CSCI 1202L |
1 |
|
MATH 1241 |
3 |
MATH 1242 |
3 |
|
ENGL 1101 |
3 |
ENGL 1102 |
3 |
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Science course |
3 |
PHYS 2101 |
3 |
|
GOAL VI |
3 |
PHYS 2101L |
1 |
|
ENGR 1201 |
2 |
||
|
17 |
13 |
||
Sophomore Year
|
|
Fall |
Spring |
|
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CPGR 2181 |
3 |
CSCI 2123/2175 |
3 |
|
STAT 2122 |
3 |
CSCI 2215 |
3 |
|
MATH 1165 |
3 |
MATH 2164 |
3 |
|
ENGL 2116 |
3 |
Science Course |
3 |
|
PHYS 2102 |
3 |
GOAL VI |
3 |
|
PHYS 2102L |
1 |
||
|
16 |
15 |
||
Junior Year
|
|
Fall |
Spring |
|
|
CSCI 3102 |
3 |
CSCI 3688 |
3 |
|
CPGR 3182 |
3 |
CSCI 3155 |
3 |
|
CSCI Elective |
3 |
CSCI 3166 |
3 |
|
GOAL V |
3 |
Related Work |
3 |
|
Related Work |
3 |
GOAL V |
3 |
|
15 |
15 |
||
Senior Year
|
|
Fall |
Spring |
|
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CSCI 3650 |
3 |
CSCI 3651 |
3 |
|
CSCI 3160 |
3 |
CSCI 3143 |
3 |
|
CSCI Elective |
3 |
CSCI 3166 |
3 |
|
Related Work |
3 |
Related Work |
6 |
|
Elective |
2 |
||
|
14 |
15 |
||
Total Hours 120
CURRICULUM OUTLINE: B.S. DEGREE, COMPUTER ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION
Freshman Year
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Fall |
Spring |
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CSCI 1201 |
2 |
CSCI 1202 |
2 |
|
CSCI 1201L |
1 |
CSCI 1202L |
1 |
|
MATH 1241 |
3 |
MATH 1242 |
3 |
|
CHEM 1251 |
3 |
PHYS 2101 |
3 |
|
CHEM 1251L |
1 |
PHYS 2101L |
1 |
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ENGL 1101 |
3 |
ENGL 1102 |
3 |
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ENGR 1201 |
2 |
GOAL VI |
3 |
|
15 |
16 |
||
Sophomore Year
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Fall |
Spring |
||
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CPGR 2181 |
3 |
CSCI 2215 |
3 |
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ENGL 2116 |
3 |
EEGR 2111 |
3 |
|
MATH 1165 |
3 |
EEGR 2155 |
1 |
|
PHYS 2102 |
3 |
MATH 2164 |
3 |
|
PHYS 2102L |
1 |
MATH 2171 |
3 |
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STAT 2122 |
3 |
PHYS 3141 |
3 |
|
16 |
15 |
||
Junior Year
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Fall |
Spring |
||
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CSCI 3182 |
3 |
CSCI 3102 |
3 |
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ECON 1201 or 1202 |
3 |
CSCI 3155 |
3 |
|
EEGR 2112 |
3 |
CSCI 3688 |
3 |
|
EEGR 2156 |
1 |
EEGR 3131 |
3 |
|
GOAL V |
3 |
GOAL V |
3 |
|
13 |
15 |
||
Senior Year
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Fall |
Spring |
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CSCI 3183 |
3 |
CSCI 3143 |
3 |
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CPGR 3681 |
3 |
CPGR 3682 |
3 |
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Tech Electives |
6 |
Tech Electives |
6 |
|
Free Electives |
3 |
Free Electives |
2 |
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15 |
14 |
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Total Hours 120 |
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Department of Electrical Engineering
Chairperson: Professor Tranjan
Professors: Bobbio, Daneshvar, Greene, Kakad, Lukic, Makki, Phillips,
Tsu
Associate Professors: Coleman, Edwards, Feldman, Metze, Miri, Zhou
Associate Professor Emeritus: Smith
Assistant Professors: Dahlberg, Hasan, Kiamilev, Middleton, Sleva,
Weldon
The Electrical Engineering Department provides instruction and research in areas of electrical and computer engineering such as electronics, microelectronics, optoelectronics, power systems, control theory, digital systems, communications and VLSI design..
The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) degree. A six-semester sequence of courses that are designed to develop the concepts and design and analysis techniques fundamental to the various areas of specializations forms the core of the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of computers throughout the curriculum.
The laboratory courses are designed to: (1) teach the basic techniques of instrumentation; (2) develop skills in communications; and (3) relate the analytical methods developed in the classroom to the performance of real physical systems.
The curriculum requirements are flexible enough to enable a student to synthesize a program of study to achieve his or her particular objectives and degree of specialization. This is done through the use of the technical electives, with the guidance and approval of the student's academic adviser. If further specialization in a particular area is desired, the student is encouraged to seek an advanced degree.
Graduate studies in electronics, microelectronics, optoelectronics, computer engineering, signal processing, communications, and power and control systems are offered by the department at the master's level. The department also offers a doctoral degree with emphasis in microelectronics, optoelectronics, and computer engineering. (See the Graduate Section of this Catalog.)
The program in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (B.S.E.E.)
This curriculum became effective Fall 1995. Students entering the program prior to Fall 1995 should refer to a previous catalog or contact the Department office for their program of study.
A major in Electrical Engineering leading to the B.S.E.E. degree consists of a total of 125 credit hours. These requirements are:
English (6)
Humanities and Social Science Electives (18)
Mathematics (15)
Physics (10)
Chemistry (4)
Science Elective (3)
Engineering (4)
Mechanical Engineering (3)
Departmental Requirements (50)
Technical Electives (9)
Economics (3)
Total Hours (125)
*Foreign language may be considered as HUM/SS.
The social science and humanities electives must include some courses at an advanced level and be chosen to satisfy Goals III, V and VI of University general education requirements and to meet the objectives of a broad education consistent with the educational goals of the profession.
The science elective must be chosen from the physical, life or earth sciences and must complement the student's overall educational plan.
The technical electives are chosen by students in consultation with their academic adviser. Students can use these electives to (1) obtain some breadth within electrical engineering by choosing additional advanced courses; (2) obtain significant depth within a particular area of electrical engineering; and (3) prepare for graduate work in electrical engineering. The technical electives must contain at least nine hours of coursework dealing with engineering science, analysis, synthesis or design. See department guidelines for selection of these courses.
All junior-level core courses must be satisfactorily completed prior to
enrolling in the senior project courses.
CURRICULUM OUTLINE: B.S.E.E. DEGREE (Effective Fall 1995)
Freshman Year Intro. To Engr. Pract. & Prin. I (2)
Diff. & Integral (Cal I) (3)
Principles of Chemistry (3)
Chemistry Lab (1)
English Composition (3)
HUM/SS3
Total Hours (15) Intro. To Engr. Pract. & Prin II (2)
Diff & Integral (Cal II) (3)
Dynamics (3)
Physics Lab (1)
Composition & Literature (3)
HUM/SS (3)
Total Hours (15)
Sophomore Year Network Theory I (3)
Computer Utilization in C++ (2)
Switching Theory & Logic Design I (3)
Electricity & Mag (3)
Differential Equations (3)
Lab: Logic & Networks (1)
Total Hours (15) Network Theory II (3)
Introduction to Modern Physics (3)
Diff. & Integral (Cal III) (3)
HUM/SS (3)
Electrical Engineering Design I (2)
Lab: Instrumentation and Networks (1)
Total Hours (15)
Junior Year System and Signals (3)
Electrical Engineering Design II (2)
Fundamentals of Electronics & Semiconductors (3) Introduction to
Electromagnetic Fields (3)
HUM/SS (3)
Professional Development (0)
Lab: Systems and Electronics (1)
Total Hours (15) HUM/SS (3)
Electromagnetic Devices/or Solid State Devices (3)
Electronics (3)
Electromagnetic Waves (3)
Probability and Statistics (3)
Professional Development (0)
Lab: Electromagnetic and Electronic Devices (1)
Total Hours (16)
Senior Year Senior Design I (2)
EEGR HXX (3)
Technical Elective (3)
Science Elective (3)
Communication Theory (3)
Economics (3)
Professional Development (0)
Total Hours (17) Senior Design II (3)
Thermodynamics (3)
Technical Elective (3)
Technical Elective (3)
HUM/SS (3)
Electrical Engineering Professional Practice (2)
Total Hours (17) Total Hours (125)
Department of Engineering Technology
Interim Chairperson: Professor Liu
Professors: Byars, Patten
Associate Professors: Barry, Braun, Carter, Chaffin, Liou, Mobley,
Priebe, Shelnutt, Wang
Associate Professor Emeritus: Willis
Assistant Professors: Bowen, Smith
Visiting Assistant Professor: Owen
Adjunct Associate Professor: van Brederode
Lecturer (Full-time): P. Smith
Lecturers (Part-time): Mogilevskii, Ratchford, Raymond, Silver
Engineering and technical education have undergone considerable change in the last 30 years. The complexities of space exploration, nuclear power, communications systems, environmental control, information processing, transportation systems and manufacturing have demanded a great increase in the involvement of professional engineers in theoretical and analytical work. This has resulted in a much greater emphasis upon research and development, science and mathematics in professional engineering curricula. At the same time, after the more complex devices and systems have been engineered, the design, development and operation require the sophisticated knowledge and skills of what might be called the "applied engineering sciences." Programs dedicated to filling this need exist all over the United States. The aim and content of these programs are distinctly different from professional engineering curricula.
To provide the appropriate distinction from both theoretical-professional engineers and from engineering technicians who are graduated from the two-year technical institutes, the designation "engineering technologist" is being used throughout the United States for the graduates of four-year applied engineering or "engineering technology" curricula.
The two-year technical institute programs in North Carolina and in many other states provide an excellent foundation for four-year baccalaureate engineering technology curricula. Therefore, the Engineering Technology program at UNC Charlotte is limited to the junior and senior years, and an Associate in Applied Science degree is required for admission.
UNC Charlotte offers four curricula leading to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (B.S.E.T.) degree: Civil Engineering Technology (emphases on General Civil Engineering Technology and on Construction Engineering Technology); Electrical Engineering Technology (emphases on Electronics Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology); Manufacturing Engineering Technology (emphases on General Manufacturing Engineering Technology and on Industrial Engineering Technology); and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The programs of study in Engineering Technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Under a pilot project beginning in 1997, the B.S.E.T. program will be
delivered to selected community college sites using the North Carolina
Information Highway (NCIH), an interactive video and audio network. Students
participating in the pilot project will take most of their courses at the
community college site and will attend UNC Charlotte in the summer.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (B.S.E.T.)
Requirements for Admission. A student who has graduated from a technical institute or the technical division of a junior college must meet the following requirements to enter the Engineering Technology program at UNC Charlotte:
1.An Associate in Applied Science degree in one of the following fields: Architectural, Automation, Building Construction, Civil, Construction, Computer, Controls, Design and Drafting, Electrical, Environmental, Optical, Electronics, Industrial, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Robotics, or Surveying Technology;
2.An overall grade point average of at least 2.2 except for the requirement of at least 2.5 for entry into the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program (based on the 4.0 system) on all courses taken at the technical institute or community college; and
3.Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite background courses for the program emphasis which the student plans to enter.
There is considerable variance in the contents of technical institute
programs throughout the United States. Should this result in entrance
deficiencies, the student can usually remove these deficiencies at any
technical institute or community college prior to admission to UNC Charlotte,
or during the first year at UNC Charlotte.
Residence Requirements. A student must earn the last 30 semester
hours of credit toward the degree and the last 12 semester hours of work in the
major at this University to satisfy residence requirements.
Experiential Learning Requirements. All students graduating after
August 1999 must complete at least one experiential course. Experiential courses
are practice-oriented courses such as cooperative education, internships,
design projects sponsored by industrial partners, or undergraduate research.
This experience must be approved in advance, in writing, by the student’s
adviser.
Requirements for Continuance. In order to be eligible for the
B.S.E.T. degree, students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in: (1) all courses
attempted at UNC Charlotte, and (2) all courses attempted in the William States
Lee College of Engineering. A student may not accumulate more than three (3)
failing grades in College of Engineering courses. If four or more course
failures are accumulated, the student will be suspended from study in the
Engineering Technology Department for two years. In no case may a course be repeated
more than once (i.e., taken for a grade more than twice) without the Dean's
approval.
Course Requirements. Prerequisite courses for entering the
Engineering Technology program, normally taken at a technical institute or
junior college, are listed on the pages that follow. Courses that must be
completed at UNC Charlotte are listed in the Engineering Technology curricula
that follow.
General Education Requirements. All students must satisfy the Goals
of UNC Charlotte Education to receive the B.S.E.T. degree.
Prerequisites for admission to all of the Engineering Technology Programs. Students must have satisfactorily completed the following subjects in their two-year associate degree program:
English Composition, Technical Writing and/or Public Speaking (9 quarter
or 6 semester hours)
Algebra, Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry with Calculus (13 quarter or 9
semester hours)
Differential and Integral Calculus (5 quarter or 3 semester hours)
General Physics (with laboratory) (8 quarter or 4 semester hours)
Physics or Chemistry (with laboratory) (4 quarter or 4 semester hours)
Humanities or Social Sciences that partially satisfy UNC Charlotte General
Education Goals III, V, and VI (6 quarter or 3 semester hours)
Computer Programming (BASIC, FORTRAN, PASCAL, or C) (3 quarter or 3 semester
hours)
Technical Courses in Major Area as listed below (48 quarter hours or 32
semester hours)
Total maximum transfer credit from two-year college is 96 quarter hours
or 64 semester hours.
Discipline Specific Prerequisites:
Civil
Drafting
Surveying
Statics
Strength of Materials
Electrical
Electrical Drafting
D.C. Circuits
A.C. Circuits
Digital Circuits (6 Q.H.’s min.)
Semiconductor Circuits
Communications Electronics, Control
Systems or Micro Computers
Mechanical
Drafting
Machine Processes
Statics
Strength of Materials
Metallurgy or Engineering Materials
Kinematics or Mechanisms
Design Drafting or Machine Design
Basic Electrical Circuits
(Or Physics III, Electricity)
Manufacturing and Industrial
Electrical Background
Electrical Drafting
D.C. Circuits
A.C. Circuits
Digital Circuits (6 Q.H.’s min.)
Semiconductor Circuits
Communications Electronics or Control
Systems or Microcomputers
Mechanical Background
Basic Electrical Circuits or
Physics III - Electricity
Statics
Strength of Materials
Machine Processes
Metallurgy or Engineering Materials
Kinematics or Mechanisms
Design Drafting or Machine Design
Computer Technology Background
Introduction to Computers/Micros
Electronics for Computers
Computer Aided Design
Industrial Computer Applications
Process Control
Micro Interfacing
Laser, Electro-Optics Background
Basic Optics
Digital/Analog Circuits
Electronic Measurements
or Instrumentation
Control Systems or Communications
or Computer Interfacing
Others from:
Laser Optics
Materials
Industrial Optics
Signal Processing or
Technical Electives
Industrial Background
Statistics Drafting
Production Planning
Work Measurement or Methods Analysis
or Time and Motion Study
Machine Processes or Manufacturing
Manufacturing, Automation or Robotics Background
Drafting or Design
Machine/Manufacturing Processes
Metallurgy or Engineering Materials
Electrical Circuits or Electrical Measurements or Physics III - Electricity
Manufacturing, Automation or Robotics
Microprocessors or Numerical Control
Instrumentation/Controls Background
Electrical Drafting
DC/AC Circuits
Industrial Instrumentation
Controls
Digital/Analog Circuits
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
General Civil Engineering Technology Emphasis
|
Junior Year |
||
|
EGET3071 |
Engineering Tech. Prof. Seminar |
1 |
|
CIET3111 |
Structural Analysis I |
3 |
|
CIET3121 |
Foundations and Earthwork |
3 |
|
CIET3151 |
Soil Testing Laboratory |
1 |
|
EGET3222 |
Engineering Economics |
2 |
|
Directed Electives (b) |
6 |
|
|
16 |
||
|
|
|
|
|
CIET3112 |
Structural Analysis II |
3 |
|
CIET3132 |
Hydraulics |
3 |
|
EGET3171 |
Engineering Analysis I |
3 |
|
CIET3150 |
Hydraulics & Materials Lab |
1 |
|
Directed Electives (b) |
6 |
|