TTU Home Official Publications Home

Whitacre College of Engineering


Dr. Sacco

Al Sacco Jr., Ph.D.
Dean

Office of the Dean
100 Engineering Center
Box 43103
Lubbock, TX 79409-3103
T 806.742.3451
F 806.742.3493
www.coe.ttu.edu
Quick Links

General Information:

Departments:

About the College

Engineering involves applying scientific and mathematical principles and knowledge to solve the technical problems that confront society. Students studying in the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering must develop an understanding of the forces at work within nature in order to learn to control and direct them. Engineering knowledge assists in achieving human goals, and humanity’s advancement is the common objective of each program within the college. Students learn to become professionals and are expected to act responsibly and professionally.

Each academic program includes education in the basic sciences, mathematics, humanities, social sciences, and the technical knowledge needed to solve some of society’s problems.

The college’s primary goal is to educate students to fill leadership roles as professionals aware of technology and its economical and political role in the world. Therefore, we strive to produce technically competent graduates who solve problems, are able to communicate and work well with others, are sensitive to the needs of society, and are well-educated in the humanities as well as in the engineering disciplines.Back to Top

 

 

Table of Contents