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The Engineering Science
Program offers flexible curricula in five interdisciplinary areas of concentration which combine
sequences of courses in both the basic sciences and the engineering disciples. It is in this way students gain understanding of an
area of engineering and also a more in depth knowledge in the area of basic science.
The areas of concentration include,
Engineering Physics, Nanotechnology-Physics/Materials, Nanotechology-Chemistry/Bioengineering,
Engineering Mechanics and Nuclear Energy.
The goal of this program is
to develop each student’s ability to think analytically across disciplines and develop
a knowledge base well-suited to tackle future technical challenges that will require
a thorough understanding of a discipline in the physical sciences combined with
engineering.
All Engineering Science
curricula require substantial additional higher-level science and mathematics
courses over and above a typical Engineering Major. This is a challenging major. All areas of concentration include a two-term
capstone design experience.
The Engineering Science
program is ideal preparation for graduate school in a wide range of
disciplines, for rewarding careers in industry, and is an excellent background
for those who wish to pursue careers in other professions, such as management,
law, education, medicine, or public service.
The Engineering Science
program had its initial accreditation review by the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology (ABET) during the 2013 – 2014 academic year. ABET is the accreditation organization for engineering
and technology programs in the United States.
The Engineering Science has Program
Educational Objectives. The Engineering Science Program seeks to produce
engineers who build successful, diverse careers based on:
- an understanding and
application of the physical/life sciences to engineering analysis and design,
leading to the solution of problems often of an interdisciplinary nature;
- a commitment to ongoing professional development as exemplified
by, for example, graduate study, training, conference participation, and
certification;
- advancement and leadership in professional and/or community life.
The Program Educational
Objectives support the ABET accreditation student outcomes which are:
(1) An ability to identify,
formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of
engineering, science, and mathematics
(2) an ability to apply engineering
design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of
public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,
environmental, and economic factors
(3) an ability to communicate
effectively with a range of audiences
(4) an ability to recognize
ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make
informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in
global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
(5) an ability to function
effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet
objectives
(6) an ability to develop and
conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use
engineering judgment to draw conclusions
(7)
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate
learning strategies.
More detailed information about the program, the areas of
concentration and course requirements can be found in the Engineering Science
Program Manual