Engineering
Students who want to make the world a better place and help solve 21st-century challenges in areas such as energy, new product design, advanced manufacturing, advanced mechatronics, the environment, and human health, may choose to pursue a degree in engineering. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) program in Western Carolina University's College of Engineering and Technology provides a foundation in mathematics, science and engineering augmented with engineering specializations.
The program combines the strengths of a traditional engineering curriculum such as sustainability, design and system analysis with extensive hands-on laboratory and real world experience. The focus is on project-based learning and strong faculty-student interaction.
We believe successful engineers must have a broad base of technical skills to assure they can meet the engineering challenges of the future. Graduates will be prepared to succeed in the engineering workforce or in graduate engineering degree programs.
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Concentrations
糖心Vlog's Industrial Engineering Concentration prepares you to become an engineer who focuses on optimizing complex systems, processes, and organizations by integrating people, materials, information, equipment, and energy. Industrial Engineering blends engineering principles with business practices to make organizations more efficient, productive, and cost-effective. Industrial engineers work in industries including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and supply chain, technology and software, energy and utilities, and retail and e-commerce.
The Civil Engineering Concentration will provide students with knowledge of structures, construction engineering, management, geotechnics, environmental engineering, transportation, water resources, and materials. Graduates work in the public and private sectors on projects including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.
Students in this discipline work in a wide range of fields. This concentration will provide students with knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, robotics, automation, and motion control. Graduates work in a wide variety of sectors including automotive, aerospace, medical, construction, government, consulting, manufacturing, and management.
The B.S.E. is accredited by the , under the commission's General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.
Curriculum
The B.S. in Engineering requires 126 total hours. The major requires 96 hours, 12 of which also meet the Liberal Studies requirements (ENGR 199, MATH 153, CHEM 139 AND PHYS 230), 31 hours from the Engineering Core, 36 hours from the Mathematics and Science Core, 3 hours from Technical Electives and 26 hours must be from one concentration only. To graduate with a B.S. Engineering degree, all students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher for all courses in the major taken at 糖心Vlog University.
For more information on the Engineering program course descriptions visit the . For the eight semester plans for each concentration, see below:
- Engineering - Civil Engineering Concentration, 8 Semester Plan
- Engineering - Industrial Engineering Concentration, 8 Semester Plan
- Engineering - Robotics & Automation, 8 Semester Plan
Students currently pursuing the Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Concentration, 8 Semester Plan or Engineering - Electrical Power, 8 Semester Plan can remain in their programs. New students interested in mechanical engineering and electric power are encouraged to consider the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or B.S. Electrical Engineering - Electric Power & Clean Energy concentration, 8 Semester Plan.
Transfer Students
Transfer Information: Transfer as seamlessly as possible from a community college to one of the College of Engineering and Technology鈥檚 programs.
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Read about our program educational objectives and student outcomes and assessment below.
ABET definition: Program Educational Objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.
Graduates of the Engineering Program will:
- Apply their technical knowledge as practicing professionals or engage in graduate education.
- Work successfully in their chosen career individually and within a professional team environment.
- Engage in professional development in their profession by adapting to new technology and career challenges.
ABET Definition: Student Outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to apply by the time of graduation.
Upon graduation, Engineering students will have:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Accreditation
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