College of Engineering Undergraduate Advising Office Engineering is the profession in which the physical and biological sciences are applied in a practical way for the benefit of society. As an engineering student, you will learn to observe and describe technological problems and to seek useful solutions to them. Your skills upon graduation will be useful to you not only as an engineer, but also as a professional in management, sales, operations, manufacturing and other fields. The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; (410) 347-7700) accredits the following programs:
The Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET accredit the following program:
The following programs are not accredited by a Commission of ABET:
Minor Programs. The College of Engineering currently offers two minor programs:
The Undergraduate ProgramsApplied ScienceThe Department of Applied Science offers two majors, one in Optical Science and Engineering and one in Computational Applied Science. The objective of the Optical Science and Engineering program is to provide a basic education in the fundamental principles of optics combined with key courses in physics, mathematics and the engineering applications of optics. There is a rapidly growing national demand for engineers educated in optical science and engineering. Much of the high-technology infrastructure is based upon optics and its applications, the most prominent being optical digital information transmission. In addition, engineers trained in optical science and engineering are in strong demand in health care and life science, optical sensing for environmental and weather applications, energy-use reduction, commercial camera and space-program optical applications, and national defense applications. Computational Applied Science deals with the interplay between the mathematics of models that arise from physical science and engineering and the numerical techniques for their computational implementation and subsequent solution. The major provides a comprehensive background in mathematics and physical science. The specific objective of the major is to enable students to construct practical numerical solutions to problems in science and engineering. Strong components of the program are the development, analysis and integration of numerical algorithms and an appreciation for the interaction among numerical simulations, theoretical models and experiments. Majors
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Biological and Agricultural EngineeringBiological Systems Engineering majors learn to combine the science and art of engineering with the science of biology to design systems that influence, control, or use biological materials and organisms for improving the quality of life. Specific objectives include designing systems to process biological materials into consumer products; designing machines to interact with biological systems in disciplines ranging from agriculture to medicine; managing, recycling and using wastes; developing systems to protect and preserve our natural resources and environment; developing and improving processing systems for food; designing equipment and systems that improve nutrition and diets; and minimizing waste discharge to the environment. Majors
Biomedical EngineeringThe Department of Biomedical Engineering advances fundamental medical concepts; creates knowledge from the molecular to the organ systems levels; and develops innovative biologics, materials, processes, implants, devices and informatics approaches. These approaches are applied to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. The objective is to prepare students for employment in companies that manufacture medical assist devices, human tissue products and therapeutics. The program also prepares students to enter a graduate program in biomedical engineering or pursue professional degrees in medicine and related health fields. Majors
Chemical Engineering and Materials ScienceThe Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science offers five majors, including two combined majors. Chemical Engineering majors learn to apply chemical and engineering principles to create useful products ranging from antibiotics to zirconium, from petroleum to plutonium, from agricultural chemicals to plastics. Specific objectives include the design of industrial processes as diverse as integrated circuit materials production, integrated waste management and petroleum refining. Biochemical Engineering majors combine chemical engineering studies with studies in the life sciences and bioprocess engineering. Bioprocess engineering is the application of engineering principles to develop, optimize and commercialize manufacturing processes. Specific objectives include pharmaceuticals production, environmental repair, industrial chemical production and food production. Materials Science and Engineering majors learn to understand the relationships among microscopic structure, properties and behavior of materials in order to produce new and improved materials with capabilities far superior to common metals, alloys and ceramics. Specific objectives include the development of materials for high-speed transportation systems, surgical and dental implants, new generations of power plants and solid-state electronic devices in computer and optical communications technology. Majors
Civil and Environmental EngineeringCivil Engineering majors learn to apply the principles of the physical and biological sciences and engineering to plan and design systems to improve the quality of life. Specific objectives include providing potable water and freedom from disease-carrying wastes; protecting the natural environment; mitigating the effects of earthquakes and other natural disasters; designing land-, water- and air-transportation systems; and building roads and structures. Majors
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Computer Science and EngineeringThe field of computer science and engineering encompasses the organization, design, analysis, theory, programming and application of digital computers and computing systems. The curriculum develops versatile engineers with backgrounds spanning a broad computer/software spectrum. The Computer Science and Engineering major provides a solid background in mathematics, physics, chemistry and electronic circuits and systems—all supporting the computer hardware and software courses that form the focus of the curriculum. A key theme is the hardware/software interaction in computer system design; this theme is reflected in the balance between hardware and software course requirements and in the orientation of the courses themselves. The major requires more humanities and social science electives than other college majors, in order to produce the verbal skills and intellectual breadth demanded by today’s employers. Major
Electrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical Engineering majors learn to apply the principles of the physical sciences and engineering to the design, analysis, development, production and evaluation of electronic systems. Specific objectives include the provision of systems for communications, control, signal processing, integrated circuit fabrication, optoelectronics, consumer electronics and digital systems. Computer Engineering majors study the design, development, analysis, organization, theory, programming and application of digital computers. Specific objectives include developing the student’s ability to design both software and hardware. In comparison to the Computer Science and Engineering major, the Computer Engineering major provides greater emphasis on hardware in the key hardware/software interaction in computer system design. Majors
Mechanical and Aeronautical Science EngineeringAeronautical Science and Engineering majors learn to apply the principles of the physical sciences and engineering to vehicles whose motion is determined by aerodynamic forces. Specific objectives include the design, development and manufacture of aircraft and other transportation systems integrating the disciplines associated with aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and guidance/control. Mechanical Engineering majors learn to apply physical and mechanical principles to the design and manufacture of machines and products, energy conversion systems and equipment for guidance and control. Specific objectives include the provision of products and processes for intelligent manufacturing systems, biomechanical and sports equipment, power generation systems, propulsion for transportation, integration of vehicles and automated highways, and applications of computer and automation technologies. Majors
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