ENGINEERING AND MINES
Introduction
Engineering education is preparation for a professional career. While most graduates embark on careers in engineering practice, men and women with engineering majors find the baccalaureate program excellent preparation for other fields as diverse as law, medicine, business and government. An engineering education develops analytical and quantitative thinking, a critical but optimistic approach to problem solving, and the habit of self-directed future learning. Graduates make successful transitions to a wide variety of different careers. The graduate has a thorough understanding of how materials, energy, and information can be adapted to humanity's needs and desires. This is developed through the study of physical science, mathematics, engineering science, engineering design, humanities, social science and practice.
Entrance Requirements
In addition to University admission requirements, applicants are required to present 1/2 unit of trigonomietry. It is strongly recommended that one unit of physics and one unit of chemistry be presented. Students transferring into the college must have cumulative grade-point averages of 2.500 for all previous college work. Applicants must be ranked in the upper 25 percent of the high school graduating class; or have achieved a grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; or a composite score of 23 (24 for out-of-state applicants) on the ACT; or a minimum combined score of 1050 on the SAT.
Advanced Standing
Student must have been granted advanced standing to enroll in 300- or 400-level courses in the College of Engineering and Mines. The criteria for achieving advanced standing are available in Room 200 of the Engineering Bldg., in departmental offices, or on-line at http://www.engr.arizona. edu/~acadaff.
General Education Program
All undergraduate students are required to complete a general education program. Designed to provide a foundation for university learning, the program develops students’ creative and analytical skills and integrates knowledge across university disciplines. General education requirements for engineering students are available in Engineering 200, in departmental offices, or on line at http://www.engr.arizona.edu/~acadaff/ .
Because of the prerequisite content of engineering curricula, for advising purposes degree requirements are presented in a semester-by-semester program that can be completed in 4 years. Four-year plans for the undergraduate degrees listed above are available in Engineering 200, in departmental offices, or on line at http://www.engr.arizona.edu/~acadaff/.
For academic requirements for graduate degrees consult the Graduate Catalog.
Academic Advising
Visit your advisor every semester. Academic advisors are assigned by contacting the departmental offices.
College of Engineering and Mines Freshman Honors Program
This program recognizes the abilities and achievements of high school graduates and offers a variety of special challenges and resources to encourage the full development of academic and interpersonal skills. The program is open to freshmen who have applied for admission to the College of Engineering and Mines and who have been accepted by the University Honors Program.
- A Flinn Scholar or National Merit Scholar.
- Among the top 5% of his or her graduating class.
- An ACT composite score of at least 30 (or SAT of 1300).
Inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Dunbar Birnie, College of Engineering and Mines, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721. Applications for the University Honors Program can be obtained from the Honors Program, Slonaker Building, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721. Freshman honors students are strongly encouraged to register for ENGR 196a and 196b.
Minimum Requirements for Completion of the Bachelor's Degree
Engineering students are subject to the minimum requirements for graduation defined in the general policies section of this manual. Engineering The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is the official agency for accrediting undergraduate engineering degrees. These requirements are integrated into the curricula that are specified for each engineering degree. For more information about ABET requirements, contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 621-6032.
Accreditation and the Curricular Content Required
for Engineering Degrees
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is the official agency for accrediting undergraduate engineering degrees. As part of the required curricular content, every engineering student must complete a minimum of 16 units of engineering design, 32 units of engineering science, and 16 units of humanities and social sciences courses. These requirements are integrated into the curricula that are specified on the following pages for each engineering degree.
Engineering Design (ED)
Engineering design is the process of devising a system, component,or process to meet desired needs. It is a decision-making process in which resources are converted optimally to meet stated objectives. ED courses include at least some of the following features: development of creativity, use of open-ended problems, development and use of design methodology, formulation of problem statements and specifications, consideration of alternative solutions, feasibility considerations, and detailed system descriptions. They may also include constraints such as economic factors, safety,reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and social impact.
Engineering Science (ES)
The engineering sciences have their roots in mathematics and basic sciences, but carry knowledge toward creative application. These studies provide a bridge between the sciences and engineering practice. At least one ES course must be taken outside of the department of the major.
Humanities and Social Science (HSS)
The humanities are the branches of knowledge concerned with the culture and values of the human race, and the social sciences are studies of individual relationships in and to society. HSS studies assist in meeting the objective of a broad education and in meeting the objectives of the engineering profession. In the interests of making engineers fully aware of their social responsibilities and better able to consider related factors in the decision-making processes, HSS course work is required as an integral part of the engineering program. The HSS requirements must also be met by students majoring in engineering mathematics, engineering physics, and hydrology.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are recommended each year by departments within the College of Engineering and Mines. Students interested in applying for these scholarships should contact their departmental offices for information. It is usually best to do this prior to March 1.
Student Professional and Honorary Societies
Contact departmental or college offices for information.
Minority Engineering Program
The Minority Engineering Program (MEP) is an academically-based student support program for ethnic minorities and women. For additional information, please contact Edmund Tellez, MEP Director, (520) 621-8103 or visit the MEP office in the Engineering Building, Room 212.
Graduate Study
For information about graduate programs consult the Graduate Catalog or the college office listed above.
Placement Services
The following programs are available and recommended to all students in the College of Engineering and Mines. Information is available through the Career Services Office.
Cooperative Education Program
The Cooperative Education Program provides students with an opportunity to supplement their academic studies with periods of career-related work experience prior to graduation. Co-op is a full-time, paid work experience away from formal studies. Co-op students who carefully plan their academic schedules will be able to participate and still graduate in 41/2 to 5 years. A Summer Cooperative Education Program is also available. For more information contact the college.
Internship Program
Students who want to work part-time in a career position while attending the University should explore local opportunities available through the Internship Program. For more information, contact the college.
Placement Program
Students who have qualified for advanced standing in the college have reached such a level of career progression that they should visit the Career Services Office and initiate preparation for placement interviews during the senior year. Training in resume writing, interviewing, and other placement skills are available.