USF 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 164-166

General Engineering

Course Descriptions - Faculty - Printable Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E)

The College of Engineering also offers the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. This program is tailored to meet the needs of students with academic and career goals that are not best met by following a prescribed disciplinary program. The program is often cross-disciplinary in nature and a specific curriculum is not predetermined. Therefore, this degree cannot be accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and it is not often recommended. Nevertheless, it can be a valuable program in some cases. The curriculum plan for each student pursuing this option is developed in consultation with faculty advisors and must be approved by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or his designee.

Premedical students may elect this option. It accommodates up to 24 hours of special pre-med coursework (Biology, Organic Chemistry, etc.) to meet the requirements for applying to medical schools. Pre-law students find this option permits a strong technical background and rigorous undergraduate preparation including a focus on ethics and professionalism in the engineering profession.

Objectives

The Objectives of the Undergraduate Program in General Engineering are to prepare students to:

1. Think critically and employ the concepts of math, science, engineering and modern data acquisition.
2. Effectively utilize the skills essential to the design process, including problem formulation, conceptualization, testing and analysis.
3. Interact proficiently in a multidisciplinary professional environment through well-developed oral and written communication skills.
4. Enter into professional practice with an awareness of ethical responsibility, the need for continuing education, and global and societal considerations.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Engineering complete courses in mathematics, science and general engineering, and courses in an area of engineering specialization.

Students completing this program often pursue graduate or professional degrees in management, medicine, or law. The critical thinking skills and technological expertise an engineering education provides result in career opportunities within a wide range of settings within the engineering field and other professional, industrial, governmental, military, administrative and business settings.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the University’s graduation requirements and completion of the required courses and approved specialization courses, graduation requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering degree program include:

1. Mandatory academic advising of students each term
2. Exit interviews as a graduation requirement
3. No grade lower than a C (not a C-) in degree applicable math, science or engineering courses.

Note: Please refer to the University of South Florida requirements for graduation for GPA requirements.

Four-Year Curriculum - General Engineering

Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites) for Students Transferring from a Florida Community College: If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.

Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.

Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.

Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.

Communications:
ENC 1101/1102 Composition I and II (6)

Humanities & Social Sciences:
Humanities Courses (6)
Social Science Courses (6)
Humanities or Social Sciences (3)

Mathematics:

USF	C/C
MAC 2281	MAC 2311* (4)
MAC 2282	MAC 2312* (4)
MAC 2283	MAC 2313* (4)
MAP 2302	MAP 2302 (3)

*or MAC 2281, MAC 2282, MAC 2283

Natural Sciences:

USF	C/C
CHM 2045	CHM 1045* (3)
CHM 2045L	CHM 1045L* (1)
PHY 2048	PHY 2048 (3)
PHY 2048L	PHY 2048L (1)
PHY 2049	PHY 2049 (3)
PHY 2049L	PHY 2049L (1)

*or CHS 1440 Chemistry for Engineers

Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, continuous enrollment policies of the university, and qualitative standards required.

Admissions Requirements

Students entering the General Engineering degree must have completed the equivalent USF Engineering Calculus sequence, one year equivalent USF General Physics and one semester equivalent USF General Chemistry with a minimum 2.0 GPA; and must have a USF and an overall GPA of 2.0 or better.

Continuation Requirements: Completion of the following: EGN 3311, EGN 3343, EGN 3443 and EGN 3373 with grades of C or better, (C- is insufficient), is required before registration in specialization courses will be permitted.

Department Policies:

1. Advising is mandatory prior to each term.
2. A grade of C or better is required in Math, Science and Engineering Courses (C- is insufficient).
3. College Electives must be relevant to specialization and approved by the Program Coordinator.

Semester I

ENC 1101 Composition I	3
MAC 2281 Engineering Calculus I	4
CHM 2045 General Chemistry I	3
CHM 2045L General Chemistry I Laboratory	1
Historical Perspectives Elective	3
Total	14

Semester II

ENC 1102 Composition II	3
MAC 2282 Engineering Calculus II	4
EGN 3000 Foundations of Engineering	1
PHY 2048 General Physics I	3
PHY 2048L General Physics I Laboratory	1
XXX XXXX Social Science Elective	3
Total	15

Semester III

MAC 2283 Engineering Calculus III	4
EGN 3311 Statics	3
PHY 2049 General Physics II	3
PHY 2049L General Physics II Laboratory	1
Social Science Elective	3
XXX XXXX ALAMEA Elective	3
Total	17

Semester IV

EGN 3433 Modeling & Analysis of Engineering Systems
or
MAP 2302 Differential Equations	3
EGN 3373 Introduction to Electrical Systems I	3
EGN 3443 Engineerign Statistics I	3
EGN 3343 Thermodynamics I	3
Historical Perspectives Elective	3
Total	15

Summer

XXX XXXX College Elective	3
Fine Arts Elective	3
Elective	3
Total	9

Semester V

ENC 3246 Communication for Engineers	3
XXX XXXX College Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
Total	15

Semester VI

XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
Total	15

Semester VII

XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
Total	15

Semester VIII

XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	1
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
XXX XXXX College Upper-Level Elective	3
XXX XXXX Exit - College MW/MI Elective	3
XXX XXXX Elective	3
Total	13

Gordon Rule (6A) is fully met through the mathematics courses above, ENC1101, ENC1102, ENC 3211 and by selecting one technical or general education elective that is an approved 6A communication course or by completing an AA degree at a Florida Community College.

Exit Requirements in Major Works/Major Issues (MW/MI) and Literature and Writing (L&W) are fully met through ENC3211 and a Capstone Design Course indicated as MW/MI.

Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2007

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