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Engineering and Engineering Science
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Mechanical
Engineering and Engineering Science
Dean: Professor Johnson;
Associate Dean: Professor Leamy; Assistant Deans: Tolley, Price
The
William States Lee College of Engineering offers baccalaureate degree programs
in Engineering and Engineering Technology. On the graduate level, the College
offers programs leading to master's degrees in Engineering; the Ph.D. in
electrical engineering and mechanical engineering; and, in cooperation with
The
College comprises the Departments of Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, and Engineering
Technology.
The
engineering programs offer professional engineering education to prepare
students for careers as 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.
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
ensures their graduates have: (a) an
ability to apply knowledge of math, science and engineering, (b) an ability to
design and conduct experiments/analyze and interpret data, (c) an ability to
design a system, component, or process, (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary
teams, (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, (f) an
understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, (g) an ability to
communicate effectively, (h) an ability to evaluate the impact of technology in
a global/societal context, (i) an appreciation for lifelong learning, (j)
knowledge of contemporary issues, and (k) an ability to use the techniques,
skills, and modern tools for engineering practice. The course of study will involve the
humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering
sciences. 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 that are based upon engineering products and engineering
services. Such students may choose to construct an elective option in their
program that includes business administration and economics offerings and other
courses to strengthen their communication skills.
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 of Engineering Exam (previously known
as the EIT, Engineer-in-Training Exam).
Students are encouraged to take this exam during their senior year.
Additional requirements for professional licensure 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
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS AND DISCONTINUANCE CONDITIONS FOR:
Bachelor's Degree Programs in Engineering
These requirements apply to all
engineering majors at UNC Charlotte.
There are three engineering departments: Civil Engineering, Electrical
and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science.
Students may also be admitted as ENGR (engineering
undecided) or FEGR (freshman
engineering) majors.
Freshman
Engineering is essentially an individualized freshman advising
program for students who meet the requirements for conditional admission to a
baccalareate degree program in an engineering major but who are not admitted
directly to one of the programs.
Freshman Engineering students may be admitted to a Department after
completing the freshman year of study and meeting these requirements listed in
I.1 and I.2.
I.
Although the course requirements are not
identical for the freshman and sophomore years in all three major programs, the
academic requirements are the same for all majors (including freshman and
undecided majors):
1. Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 in all
courses taken (overall), and, for all courses taught by the
2. Achieve a grade of C or better in
CHEM 1251, MATH 1241, 1242, PHYS 2101, ENGR 1201 and 1202. (Exception in CHEM 1251 for ECE majors.)
3. In the freshman and sophomore curriculum,
retake a total of no more than three courses in mathematics, physics, and
engineering.
4. In no case may a course be taken for a
grade more than two times without the College of Engineering Dean’s approval.
5. Prior to completing all required chemistry,
mathematics, physics, and engineering courses in the freshman and sophomore
curriculum, a student may take no more than 12 credit hours of junior and
senior level courses, and these 12 credit hours can only be taken with the
advisor’s approval.
6. In the junior and senior curriculum, retake
a total of no more than three courses taught by the
II. Discontinuance: A student who is deemed to be
making unsatisfactory academic progress will be subject to discontinuance from
the bachelor's degree program.
The
conditions under which students will be subject to discontinuance are:
1. Failure
to satisfy academic requirements (see above).
2. Having
to take any one course in the program for a third time.
3. Receiving
two F's in any one course in the
program.
4. Compiling
a grade point deficit of 14 or more in engineering courses. (See Grading Policies.)
5. Two
successive semesters with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 in courses taught
by the
6. Failing
to take mostly courses that lead to the engineering degree sought for two
consecutive semesters (must be making reasonable progress toward the major
degree).
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 full-time
academic study with semesters of full-time 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, computer 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 student must have completed
at least 24 credit hours at UNC Charlotte including a number of specified
courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5. 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) and completed at least 12 hours at UNC Charlotte.
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. Consequently, participation in Co-op
Education usually means that the student will take five years to complete the
engineering program 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 College’s Faculty Associate
for Experiential Learning or the
Domestic
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 advisor, the College’s
Faculty Associate for Experiential Learning, and/or the
International Internships. The College’s International
Exchange program provides for overseas study, research, and/or an industrial
experience. In many cases, students who
meet eligibility requirements receive special scholarships and/or grants to
help defray the cost of these programs.
MAPS- Maximizing Academic and
Professional Services. The
College’s peer mentoring program assists students in developing the personal,
academic, and professional skills needed for success. The program includes peer-to-peer mentoring
in individual or small group sessions, supplemental instruction, tutoring
workshops and study groups for several engineering and engineering technology
courses.
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. For more information, contact the Office of
Continuing Education, Extension, and Summer Programs.
Department
of Civil Engineering
Chairperson:
Associate Professor Young; Professor
Emeritus: Evett; Duke Energy Distinguished
Professor: Inyang; Professors:
Bayer, Janardhanam, King, Wu; Associate
Professor: Graham, Kane; Assistant
Professors: Gergely, Hilger, Stadler
The
program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Technology Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,
The
objective of the undergraduate program in Civil Engineering are to: (a) provide
students with the latest social, mathematical, scientific and engineering
educational experiences required to access needs, define problems, evaluate
alternatives, propose appropriate solutions and implement designs; (b) provide
students with the social science and management educational experiences
required to effectively work in teams, communicate recommendations and manage
the implementation of their designs; and (c) promote concern for environmental,
societal and global ramifications of engineering solutions, the value of the
profession and its ethics, the opportunities provided by graduate studies, and
the necessity of life-long learning.
These objectives are accomplished through a flexible curriculum and
opportunities for interactions with other departments and colleges of the
University.
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, and 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
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
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.
Twenty One hours of technical electives allow flexibility for study in
specific areas, and each student may design a technical elective program with
his or her advisor’s advice and approval in order to achieve an individual goal
and follow a desired track.
Additionally,
students may take nine hours (three “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 and may begin work on their
master's degree while completing their undergraduate degree.
Early-entry to Master's Program in
Civil Engineering
1.
A student may be accepted into the program
at any time after completion of at least 75 semester hours of undergraduate
work applicable to an appropriate degree.
Admission must be approved by the Department of Civil Engineering. The admission is conditional pending the
awarding of the undergraduate degree.
2.
In order to be accepted into the program a
student must have at least a 3.2 overall grade point average and a 3.2 grade
point average in the student's major.
The successful applicant must have taken the appropriate standardized
test and earned acceptable scores.
3.
The student must maintain a 3.0 overall
grade point average through completion of the baccalaureate degree in order to
remain in the graduate program.
4.
Students accepted into the early-entry
program will be subject to the same policies that pertain to other matriculated
graduate students. Early-entry students
must finish their undergraduate degree before they complete 15 hours of
graduate work.
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
2000. Students entering the program prior to Fall 2000 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...................
12
Mathematics.................................................................... 15
Physics............................................................................... 8
Chemistry........................................................................... 4
Science
Elective...............................................................
3
Engineering........................................................................ 4
Electrical
or Mechanical Engineering............................ 3
Engineering
Science........................................................
6
Departmental
Requirements.........................................
35
Technical
Electives........................................................
21
120
Social
science and humanities electives must be chosen both to satisfy Goals III, V(A
and L) and VI(C and X) of University General Education requirements and to meet
the objectives of a broad education consistent with the educational goals of
the profession. To avoid taking an
“extra” elective, students must select one elective to satisfy two goals (Goal
III plus another).
The
science electives must be chosen from an approved list of 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 may design a
technical elective program with the advisor's advice and approval in order to
achieve an individual goal and follow a desired track. Technical (TECH)
electives may be selected from the areas of engineering, mathematics, science,
business and communications. Civil
Engineering technical (CEGR TECH) electives must be selected from
upper-division Civil Engineering courses.
Freshman Year
MATH 1241 Calculus
I...................................................... 3
CHEM 1251 Chemistry
I................................................... 3
CHEM 1251L Chemistry
Lab.............................................. 1
ENGL 1101 English
I........................................................ 3
ENGR
1201 Introduction
to Engineering I.................... 2
HUM/SS
Elective......................................................... 3
........................ 15
MATH 1242 Calculus
II.................................................... 3
PHYS 2101 Dynamics...................................................... 3
PHYS 2101L Physics Lab.................................................. 1
ENGL 1102 English.......................................................... 3
ENGR 1202 Introduction
to Engineering II.................. 2
HUM/SS Elective......................................................... 3
........................ 15
Sophomore Year
MATH 2241 Calculus
III................................................... 3
PHYS 2102 Electricity...................................................... 3
PHYS 2102L Physics
Lab.................................................. 1
CEGR 2101 Drawing........................................................ 2
CEGR 2102
Engineering Economics................................. 3
MEGR 2141 Statics
(Engr. Mech. I)................................ 3
HUM/SS Elective......................................................... 3
18
MATH 2171 Differential
Equations................................. 3
STAT 3128 Probability
and Statistics for Engrs.......... 3
CEGR
2104 Surveying
& Site Design........................... 3