USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 188
The College of Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate programs to prepare students for a broad spectrum of professional careers in engineering. The undergraduate programs of the College are designed to provide students with a sense of human values and the scientific/technical foundation necessary for a lifetime of continued learning.
The programs offered by the College of Engineering to meet the diverse requirements of the future cover the two areas of: Professional Engineering and Applied Science. The specific degrees and services offered are as follows.
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET), formerly the Engineers' Council for Professional Development, has inspected and accredited the programs of the College of Engineering defined by the Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission (CSAC) of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB).
The above spectrum of program offerings provides the prospective student with a choice of avenues depending upon individual interests, career objectives, and capabilities for a significant technological contribution. These programs are described in more detail under their respective catalog headings.
Laboratory experience as well as real-world participation in technological problem-solving is a key aspect of a professional engineer's college education. The College of Engineering, in implementing this need, augments its own modern laboratory and research facilities by close contact with the professional societies and the many industries in the metropolitan Tampa Bay area.
Students interested in particular programs offered by the College of Engineering should direct their inquiries to the College of Engineering Office of Advising.
The College of Engineering recognizes that modern engineering solutions draw on knowledge of several branches of engineering. It also recognizes that future technological and societal developments will lead to shifting of the relative emphasis on various branches of engineering, triggered by new needs or a reassessment of national goals. For this reason the College's programs include a strong engineering foundation (core) portion, designed to equip the prospective engineer with a broad base of fundamental technical knowledge. To this foundation is added the student's specialization (option) of sufficient depth to prepare him/her to successfully embark on a professional career.
The Bachelor of Science degrees offered in various engineering fields provide the student a broad education with sufficient technical background to effectively contribute in many phases of engineering not requiring the depth of knowledge needed for advanced design or research. However, while the baccalaureate degree is considered the minimum educational experience for participating in the Engineering profession, and as such is the first professional degree, students interested in design and research are strongly encouraged to pursue advanced work beyond the baccalaureate either at this or other institutions. It is becoming increasingly evident that a large segment of today's engineering professionals are involved in some form of post baccalaureate study. Engineers are earning advanced degrees to obtain the information and training necessary to meet effectively tomorrow's technological challenges. All are faced with the continuing problem of refurbishing and updating their information skills and most are obtaining advanced information by means of formal graduate study, seminars, special institutes and other such systems designed for this purpose.
The Bachelor of Science degree program (in a designated engineering field requires 136 semester hours) and the Master of Science degree in the same field may be pursued simultaneously in a program of 166 semester hours called the 5-Year Program. These programs are specifically designed to prepare an individual for a professional career as an engineer. These programs have as their foundation a core of subject material encompassing Humanities, Social Science, Mathematics, Science, and Engineering which is required of all students. In addition to the core subject material, each student will complete specialization studies in a designated field under the direction of one of the administrative departments of the College.
The engineering programs of the College have been developed with an emphasis on three broad aspects of engineering activity: design, research, and the operation of complex technological systems. Students who are interested in advanced design or research should pursue the 5-Year Program leading to a Master of Science in Engineering degree.
Students planning to attend USF's College of Engineering should familiarize themselves thoroughly with the College's admissions standards and requirements, which are more stringent than the University's minimum entrance requirements.
The high school student anticipating a career in engineering should elect the strongest academic program that is available while in high school. Four years each of English, mathematics and science (preferably including Chemistry and Physics), as well as full programs in the social sciences and humanities, are most important to success in any engineering college.
Prospective students considering engineering at the University of South Florida who lack certain preparation in high school must elect to follow a program to overcome their deficiencies. One alternative might be that such a student take some remedial work and a less accelerated program as a Pre-Engineering student. The University of South Florida generally offers most required pre-engineering courses every semester. As another alternative, students may wish to avail themselves of the State's system of junior/community colleges which offer a wide range of remedial coursework, and many of which also offer full programs in pre-engineering (first two years' coursework).
Junior/community college students planning to transfer to the University of South Florida's engineering program at the junior level from a State of Florida operated college or university should follow a pre-engineering program leading to an A.A. degree. All transfer students should complete as much of the mathematics, science and engineering core coursework as is available to them. Transfer students should be aware that the College expects them to meet its admission requirements listed in this section under college regulations for graduation just as it expects its own students to meet these requirements. Junior/community college transfer students should note that in addition to freshman and sophomore level courses, required junior level courses are given each semester thus permitting full continuity in studies for the student. Junior/community college students intending to pursue an engineering program at USF should contact the adviser at their institution and request a course equivalency list.
Although it is not mandatory, the College strongly recommends acquisition or personal access to a personal computer. For further details, contact the Associate Dean of Engineering - Computing Services.
The College of Engineering can assist students who are planning to obtain an Engineering degree from the University of South Florida and who have started their studies elsewhere in formulating a sound total program. Interested students should contact the College's Advising Office (813/974-2684) furnishing sufficient details to permit meaningful response.
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The supervision of the academic programs for the College is the function of the six administrative departments together with several coordinators. The departments are responsible for the professional programs in engineering and engineering science. Each department is responsible for programs, faculty, laboratories and students assigned to it.
This department offers coursework and study in all areas fundamental to Chemical Engineering. Topics included are thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer, separation processes, chemical reactors, instrumentation and process control, economics optimization, computer methods, computer aided design techniques, and process plant design. These courses, together with mathematics, physics, chemistry, other interdisciplinary engineering fundamentals, English, and liberal arts courses, provide the basis for long range professional progress. Because of the many professional areas available for employment to the chemical engineer, the students are also required to take a number of electives from areas such as biotechnology, materials, and environmental engineering. These electives are designed to broaden the experience, and, therefore, the employment possibilities of our graduates. The department administers the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (B.S.Ch.E.), the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (M.S.Ch.E.), the Master in Chemical Engineering (MCHE), the Master of Engineering (M.E.), the Master of Science in Engineering (MSE), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical and Engineering Science) (Ph.D.) degrees. The Chemical Engineering Department also offers a sequence of courses in Chemical Engineering Science, biotechnology and biomedical engineering.
A sequence of courses in the engineering aspects of biotechnology is currently available within the Chemical Engineering program. Topics include applied microbiology, fermentation, enzyme technology, and pharmaceutical engineering.
Biomedical Engineering is a highly interdisciplinary program, drawing from all engineering disciplines, biology, physical sciences, biomedical and clinical sciences. An undergraduate Certificate in Biomedical Engineering is available to students in all areas of engineering. This Certificate is designed with two main objectives: 1) to prepare interested students for admission into medical school, and 2) to prepare students for graduate work in either Biomedical Engineering, other engineering disciplines, or the Biomedical Sciences. Opportunities for students to gain research experience exist within the College of Engineering and the Health Sciences Center.
Please see the certificate programs section of this catgalog for more information on these programs.
This department offers course work and study pertinent to Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, and Environmental Engineering. Areas of concentration are structural engineering, engineering mechanics, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, materials and corrosion engineering, and environmental engineering. The department has a policy of mandatory academic advising of students for each school term. The department offers the undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and the following graduate degrees: Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE), Master or Science in Engineering (MSE), Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (MSEV), Master of Cilvil Engineering (MCE), Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Environmental Engineering (MEVE), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
This department offers coursework and study in all areas fundamental to Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Systems. Topics dealt with are computer architecture and hardware design, software engineering, computer system organization, operating systems, algorithms and data structures, computer graphics, user interface, computer networks, database systems, theory of computation and artificial intelligence.
The Department administers the baccalaureate degree programs in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Information Systems; Master of Science degree programs in Computer Science and in Computer Engineering; and Ph.D. program in Computer Science and Engineering. Our research areas of faculty concentration are 1) computer architecture and VLSI design/testing, 2) artificial intelligence and expert systems, 3) graphics/image processing/computer vision, 4) database, 5) networks.
Computing facilities available to students in the Department include several microprocessor and design laboratories for hardware-oriented studies, personal computer laboratories for general use in programming assignments, and networked SUN and DEC workstations for use by majors. The Department also runs a research-oriented network consisting of an Intel Hypercube, a number of SUN, DEC, and IBM workstations, and special purpose image and graphics processors. In addition, the Department has access to a large IBM mainframe facility run by the University Computing Center.
This department offers study in all areas fundamental to Electrical Engineering and the electrical sciences: circuit analysis and design, electronics, communications, electromagnetics, controls, solid state, systems analysis, digital circuit design, etc. Basic concepts are augmented with well-equipped laboratories in networks, electronics, digital systems, microwave techniques and communications. In addition, a general purpose computer facility, a microprocessor laboratory and a microelectronics fabrication laboratory are available to undergraduate and graduate students. The department administers the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) degree program, as well as the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) and Master of Electrical Engineering (M.E.E.) programs which are also available to evening and off-campus students. As applicable, the department administers the M.E., M.S.E.S. and the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering programs.
This department offers study pertinent to the design, evaluation and operation of a variety of industrial systems, ranging from the analysis of public systems to the operation of manufacturing plants. Topics include production planning and control, production and plant design, applied statistics, operations research, human factors and productivity, manufacturing, and automation. The department has excellent laboratory facilities which support class projects and research in microcomputer applications, computer-aided manufacturing, automation, and applications of robotics. The department administers the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (B.S.I.E.) degree program, as well as the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.), Master of Industrial Engineering (M.I.E.) and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering. Evening and off-campus programs are available through the Master of Science in Engineering Management (M.S.E.M.) program. The department also administers the Industrial option in the M.S.E., M.E., and M.S.E.S. programs, as well as the manufacturing option in the M.S.E. program.
The department offers courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.), Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.), Master of Mechanical Engineering (M.M.E.), Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Coursework includes basic science and mathematics, thermal and fluid sciences, material science, solid mechanics, dynamics, machine design, vibrations, instrumentation and automatic control.
Graduates of this program are employed in research, design, production, marketing, service, installation (contracting), maintenance and operation in such industries as mining, petroleum, paper, food, power, manufacturing, air-conditioning, defense systems, aerospace, data processing, communications, and automotive.
Laboratories are available for basic instrumentation, thermal and fluid sciences, solid mechanics, data acquisition and control, CAD/CAE, vibrations, and aerodynamics.
Students pursuing the B.S.M.E. degree are required to take the Fundaments of Engineering examination as the first step towards professional engineering registration.
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These courses marked SC are specifically designed for the non-engineering student.
Recognizing that the general purpose digital computer has made significant contributions to the advancement of all elements of the academic community and that it will have an ever greater impact in the future, the College of Engineering offers several levels of credit coursework, both undergraduate and graduate, to serve students of all colleges in order that they may be prepared to meet the computer challenge.
Computer-oriented courses are offered in two broad categories: (1) those courses which are concerned with the operation, organization and programming of computers and computer systems from the viewpoint of examining the fundamental principles involved in computer usage; and (2) those courses which are concerned with computer applications to a variety of different disciplines, by means of user-oriented-languages such as FORTRAN, PL/I, COBOL, PASCAL, BASIC, "C" and ADA.
Students in engineering, the physical sciences, and mathematics must consult their adviser for suitable computer courses, since these courses are not acceptable to a number of degree programs.
Each of the departments has several modern well-equipped laboratories that are used for undergraduate teaching. Some examples of specialized equipment available are a scanning electron microscope, a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, a 250,000 lb. material testing machine, several microprocessor base control systems, industrial robots, a low turbulence subsonic wind tunnel, computer numerical controlled machinery, metal organic chemical vapor deposition systems, and integrated circuits design workstations.
The College of Engineering Computing Facilities are used to provide support for specialized engineering calculations above and beyond those which are available at the IBM based Central Florida Regional Data Center (CFRDC).
The College of Engineering operates a cluster of file and computer servers for students and faculty within the College. These consist of SUN servers and four Ardent multiprocessors mini-supercomputers. The networks provide access from offices and laboratories, computer rooms and dial-in facilities. All machines are configured for E-mail, and access to Internet. Conventional ascynchronous links to the campus central facility will shortly be supplemented with an Ethernet link.
In addition to the network facilities, the College operates open access P.C. labs. Two are available for undergraduate engineering students; a third smaller lab is reserved for graduate students and faculty. Another open access P.C. lab is operated in conjunction with the Technology program.
The network facilities provide access either via Ethernet or the ISDN. Connections to offices, laboratories and classrooms are available on request, subject to budget priorities. The FEEDS studies are also networked to provide demonstrations for remote classes.
The College facilities run most of the standard engineering software. Languages include Fortran, Basic, Pascal, C. Ada, several varieties of LISP and Prolog. Applications software includes mathematical libraries, suites of programs for VLSI design, chemical process design, civil and mechanical engineering design, robotics simulation, and circuit simulation and analysis. There are high resolution color terminals for use in conjunction with these activities, and for mechanical design there are four multiple display workstations with joysticks and digitizing pads. Similar arrangements are used for VLSI design.
Additionally, the Computer Science and Engineering Department within the College runs other facilities consisting of an Ethernet with SUN and DEC machines, an Intel Hypercube parrallel computer, and extensive microcomputer laboratories.
A wide variety of industries and government agencies have established cooperative programs for engineering students to provide them the opportunity to become familiar with the practical aspects of industrial operations and engineering careers. Students in the Career Resource Center’s Cooperative Education (Co-op) program alternate periods of paid employment in their major field with like periods of study. Students following the Co-op program usually encounter no problems in scheduling their program, since required Social Science and Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Engineering Core courses are offered every semester. Students normally apply for participation in this program during their sophomore year and pursue actual Co-op employment during their sophomore and junior years. The senior year is generally pursued on a full-time study basis, since many specialization courses are not offered every semester. The students receive a Cooperative Education Certificate upon successful completion of a minimum of two work assignments.
The Space Act of 1958 directed NASA "to provide the widest practical and appropriate dissemination of information concerning its activities and results thereof." In order to pursue this mandate NASA established a network of Industrial Applications Centers (IACS) to disseminate and transfer NASA technology, products and processes to the private sector.
In 1977 NASA and the State University System of Florida combined resources to form the Southern Technology Applications Center which operated a regional IAC in the State of Florida. STAC is a not-for-profit 501.C3 Corporation partially supported by NASA and SUS grants and its effective network of experts and resources are located at the colleges of Engineering at six of the SUS universities.
In December 1991 the NASA IAC Network was reorganized to provide comprehensive technology transfer and economic development services. The new program resulted in a network of six Regional Technology Transfer Centers that link NASA Field Centers, Federal laboratories, universities and other Technology Transfer networks for more efficient technology transfer.
In January 1992 STAC was appointed the Southeast Regional Technology Transfer Center (RTTC) with responsibility for nine Southeastern states.
Since the early days of its existence STAC has built a reputation for successfully identifying, matching, developing and deploying the critical information and technology needed by business, industry, academic institutions and government. In this way, American companies, especially small firms are able to capitalize rapidly on the results of scientific research and technological innovation and realize the increased productivity necessary to compete in the dynamic marketplace.
The cornerstone of STAC's technology transfer success is a professional staff trained and experienced in engineering, physical and biological sciences, medicine, social and behavioral sciences, business planning, marketing, training, library science and government. STAC's Information Research Center accesses an international array of over 2000 databases and 35 document retrieval sources. STAC's hands-on approach enables each client to receive the attention and alternative solutions needed to make the best strategic decisions.
STAC is the connection to access the information technology, inventions, equipment, facilities and expertise that resides within NASA, the other 700+ Federal laboratories and the SUS universities.
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