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About the College
Engineering involves applying scientific and mathematical principles and knowledge to solve the technical problems that confront society. Students studying in the 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. Undergraduate Program (Back to Top)The college historically produces quality graduates. One quality component is the requirement of a grade of C or better in all courses used in the degree plan. The college also monitors student retention on a regular basis and has developed various programs and tools to help students learn how to learn and to improve student retention. The college provides an educational system that uses outcomes assessment. Examples of long-term outcomes are job placement and on-the-job success. The college has excellent job placement. Students will also experience other assessment and advisement based on outcomes as they complete their education. The capstone senior design course or sequence of courses offered by each department also is a measure of the integrated knowledge and ability of students. At this point, not only have students developed technical knowledge, but they have also learned to work as a professional team, valuing commitment and ethics and even advancing to a pattern of lifelong learning. The Bachelor of Science degree programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and petroleum engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, 410.347.7700. The three engineering technology programs—construction, electrical-electronics, and mechanical —lead to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree and are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, 410.347.7700. The Master of Environmental Engineering, a five-year degree program that starts with the freshman year, is also accredited by ABET and is administered in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The option of a nonABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering is available to Master of Environmental Engineering students. A degree in computer science is offered by the Department of Computer Science and supports teaching and learning in the areas of languages, systems, hardware, software, and related studies. Graduates are prepared to continue their formal study or work in a variety of industries. The program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology is designed for students whose basic aptitude and interests are in the application of established procedures to the solution of technical problems. An engineering technology program leads to a degree preparing students for technical careers in such fields as applied design, construction, operations, maintenance, quality control, or sales. Curriculum outlines and course descriptions are given in this catalog under the Department of Engineering Technology. Degree Programs (Back to Top)
Undergraduate Degrees. The College of Engineering offers the following professional engineering curriculum, each leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in the respective engineering fields: chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical, petroleum, and engineering physics. The computer science curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in computer science. Engineering technology curriculum with specializations in construction, electrical-electronics, and mechanical technology leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. A cooperative program between the Colleges of Engineering and Architecture leads to a degree from both entities. The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department coordinates the program for the College of Engineering. The College of Engineering is divided into instructional departments that offer coursework and supervise the degree programs. These departments are presented in special tables on the following pages along with a descriptive list of the courses offered by each department. The courses listed in individual curriculum tables are prescribed for the various degrees. The course arrangement for the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years is the recommended sequence of courses, whether students begin them in the summer or during the long session. Before registration for each semester, a student should check course prerequisites carefully to include courses that are prerequisite to the ones for the following semester. 150-Hour Dual Degree. The College of Engineering provides a 150-hour dual degree that allows students eligible for graduate school to earn both a B.S. and a M.S. degree with approximately 150 hours. Students are allowed to use graduate work that closely matches the subject requirements of the undergraduate degree to substitute for undergraduate courses. Students should contact their department for details about the curriculum. Students interested in this program must apply to the Graduate School prior to taking graduate courses. Early planning and contact with the department advisors is essential because in some cases students may be able to connect undergraduate research experience to their thesis work in graduate school. Interdepartment Degree Plans. The college offers a coordinated curriculum that leads to the awarding of two baccalaureate degrees from the college. At the present time, formal dual-degree plans are available between electrical engineering and computer science, and computer science and chemical engineering. Because of sequencing of courses and prerequisites, the student should enter the program during the freshman year and follow the plan rigorously. Because of the increased number of hours required, a minimum of five years is needed to complete the program. For information on the dual degrees, please contact the departments of interest. Second Degree. A student who has completed the requirements for a first bachelor’s degree from the College of Engineering may acquire a second by completing the degree program for the second degree with the following restriction: at least 30 hours of the second degree requirements must be from courses not counted in attaining the first degree. The student must regain admission to enter the new degree program. Cooperative Education. A Cooperative Education Program for engineering students is available within the dean’s office. To participate in this program, students should contact the Director of Cooperative Education. Three parties are involved in the program: the college, the student, and the employer. These parties work together so that the student can learn and perform real-world engineering functions under the supervision of engineering professionals. This program consists of three work tours in industry alternated with semesters of coursework at the university. Work assignments are related to academic and career goals with progressively responsible duties on the second and third tours. Students typically begin their first work tour after completion of their sophomore year and complete the third tour before the beginning of their senior year. Industry supervisors are expected to evaluate each student’s work performance and education and share this evaluation information directly with the student. Information from this evaluation will be used confidentially to evaluate the effectiveness of the Texas Tech engineering program and the cooperative education program. Students must be registered for and meet the requirements of a qualifying cooperative education course during the semesters they are on tour in industry. Departmental Minors. Students from other colleges or students outside their major department may elect to minor in an academic program of the College of Engineering. Each department will specify the required courses and number of hours that constitute a minor from their programs. Information on approved minors, if offered, is available from each department chair. Engineering Minor.The College of Engineering offers an engineering minor for students enrolled in academic programs outside of the college. This minor consists of a minimum of 18 hours of engineering coursework with at least 6 hours completed at the junior level or above (3000- or 4000-level courses). The academic dean of the College of Engineering must approve all programs of study for this minor. Bioengineering Minor. A minor in bioengineering is available to students enrolled in any College of Engineering degree program. This minor consists of four required preparatory courses (in biology, chemistry, and statistics), one course in a bioengineering core area (biomechanics, biochemical engineering, or bioinstrumentation), and two approved bioengineering elective courses. Students who wish to pursue this minor should see their advisor or the academic dean. Joint Business/Engineering Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship. The purpose of the Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship (CTE) is to prepare students majoring in either engineering or business careers in technology-driven industries. The certificate program is designed for those students who would like to develop a cross-disciplinary perspective of technology using both engineering and business skills. Undergraduate Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship (coupled with a B.S. in Engineering or a Bachelor of Business Administration) — 9 total hours required.
Advanced Degrees in Engineering. Programs are available through the College of Engineering leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the fields of computer science and chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, and petroleum engineering. In addition to these programs, the College of Engineering offers a Master of Engineering degree designed especially for practicing engineers desiring to continue their professional education. Admission to the Graduate School is based upon an above average undergraduate record and satisfactory standing on the Graduate Record Examinations. Dynamic Enrollment Management Plan (DEMP). The college uses a dynamic enrollment management plan to control quality and enrollments in upper-level classes. The set points of GPA and details of implementation vary by department. Some departments, for example, require a GPA of 2.5 or higher to continue into upper-level classes or to transfer into the department. Students should see their department advisor and understand the requirements for their major. Community College Articulation Agreements. Students from community colleges generally transfer courses in English, history, political science, mathematics, and science to Texas Tech. Community colleges that adequately prepare students to study engineering have designated faculty who function as liaisons between their schools and the College of Engineering. Such cooperative arrangements provide students an opportunity to choose courses at the community college that are required by a specific major in the College of Engineering. Problems in transferring to Texas Tech are minimized by the student’s early commitment to transfer to the College of Engineering. General Standards and Requirements (Back to Top)The requirements for a degree from the College of Engineering include many courses that are common to all degree programs. Most of these courses are taught at the freshman and sophomore level. A specific curriculum has been established for each degree program and is given in detail on the following pages. Admission Requirements. Students meeting the admissions requirements of the university will be admitted to any major within the college with the exception of mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering. These majors may have more stringent admissions requirements than the rest of the college. Students interested in these majors should refer to the departmental sections of the catalog under the sections describing freshman admission and transfer admission. Students admitted to the College of Engineering, but not into the department of their choice, may choose engineering undecided as a major while they attempt to fulfill the additional admissions requirements. Core Curriculum Requirements. The university has established a set of core courses required for all students. These requirements ensure breadth in each academic program. Students should consult their faculty advisors or chairperson regarding specific requirements. Please note that these requirements are incorporated in the curriculum of each major or specialization in the college. Students are urged to seek advisement prior to their first enrollment to avoid losing credit. A listing of Core Curriculum requirements is in the Undergraduate Academics section of this catalog. Computer. All students in the college are expected to have access to a personal computer. Many instructors require students to transfer homework with email. Some instructors transfer information to students using the Internet. While computer facilities are available on campus, students do best when they have their own personal computer. Students should check with their respective department for hardware and software recommendations. Maximum Course Load. A normal course load is 15-19 credit hours. A student must get approval from the dean’s office to take more than 19 hours during a fall or spring semester or more than 8 hours during a summer term. Students on academic probation are not allowed to take more than 16 hours during a fall or spring semester. Students who work should adjust their course load accordingly. Check with the dean’s office for recommendations. Credit by Examination.Credit for some engineering courses above the freshman level is available through departmentally prepared examinations. The student must present to the dean a written request to take the examination. The petition must state the extent and manner in which the student obtained competence in the subject. Upon approval by the dean, the petition should be presented to the chair of the department concerned for arrangements to take the examination. Correspondence Courses. All correspondence work taken for a degree program requires written approval from the dean of the College of Engineering prior to registration. Correspondence courses taken from institutions other than Texas Tech must be certified by the Division of Outreach and Distance Education as being equivalent to correspondence courses offered at Texas Tech. Transfer Course Evaluation. Courses transferred from another institution will be evaluated for use in a given degree program. Each department evaluates transfer courses associated with courses taught in their department. Grades for Transfer Courses.The highest grade for a repeated course, either at Texas Tech or another institution, will be the grade used to determine acceptance of the course for a degree program. Only courses with a grade of C or better will be accepted for use on an engineering degree plan. Prerequisites. In scheduling courses, prerequisites and corequisites are mandatory. Engineering Science Courses. All designated engineering science courses in a degree program should be taken as early as possible. The designated engineering science courses are CE 2101, 2301, 3302, 3303, 3305, CHE 3321, 3330, EE 3302, IE 3301, ME 3311, 2322, 3331, and 3370. The designated engineering technology science courses are GTEC 1312, 2351, and 2311. Basic Science and Mathematics Requirements. If a student receives advanced placement in a mathematics course (on the basis of high school mathematics classes, MAT, or SATM test scores) higher than the first required course in the particular degree program, the department may specify the replacement course. If not specified, the student has the option to take an additional higher level mathematics course or substitute up to 4 hours of basic science for 4 hours of mathematics (some programs may specify the substitute course). The student must take a minimum of 12 hours of mathematics and 12 hours of basic science as required by the degree program. To meet the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET requirements, a minimum of 32 hours of approved basic sciences and mathematics must be completed. The Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET requires a minimum of 24 hours of approved basic science and mathematics for students in the Department of Engineering Technology. The basic science and mathematics courses used for the substitution may or may not be required by the degree program. In any case, the student must meet the minimum number of hours required for graduation. ROTC. Subject to the policies of the department and with the approval of the department chair, 3 hours of advanced ROTC credit may be counted for the general elective courses in engineering, computer science, and engineering technology degree programs. Substitution of Courses. Any substitution of courses specified in a degree program requires the written approval of the chair of the student’s major department and the dean of the College of Engineering. Degree credit for electives requires written approval by the chair of the department involved. A list of acceptable technical electives for a degree program can be obtained from the department. Courses considered remedial, duplicative, or inferior will not be accepted. Grades of C. A grade of C or better is required for all courses included in the degree plan. If a student earns a D or F grade in a prerequisite to a required course, the student must retake the prerequisite course and complete a grade of C or better before enrolling in the required course. Pass-Fail. All courses used to satisfy the degree program requirements must be taken for a grade. (The pass/fail option is not allowed.) Scholarships. A student on departmental or college scholarship must be a full-time student to maintain his or her scholarship. Engineering Undecided.A student registering as engineering undecided (ENUD) must select a major after completing 45 hours of academic credit. Exceptions to this rule will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the dean’s office. Engineering undecided is not a major. Application for Degree. A student must file an “Application for Degree” with the office of the dean of the College of Engineering at least one year before the anticipated date of graduation. Subsequently, the student will receive a list of courses and the number of credit hours that remain to be taken. Because they must meet all the requirements of a specific year’s catalog, students must indicate the year’s catalog under which they plan to graduate. This must be a year during which the student is registered in the College of Engineering, with the restriction that all requirements for an undergraduate degree must be completed within seven years of the date of the catalog chosen. Graduate
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