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College of Engineering and Applied Science
2085 Engineering Building
Phone: (307) 766-4253, Fax: (307) 766-4444
Website: http://wwweng.uwyo.edu/
The profession of engineering may be broadly defined as the harnessing of nature for service and convenience of mankind. In today’s world, this means that particular attention must be paid to conservation of natural resources and protection of the environment. Engineers are specifically trained and experienced in planning and developing structures and devices and supervising of processes that bring about the above objective.
The engineer, therefore, is concerned with practical application of scientific and empirical knowledge to the solution of real world problems. Development of these capabilities requires knowledge of what has been learned in the past, adaptation of this information to unknown areas, and continued search for new and better methods to solve problems more efficiently and economically than in the past. Exponential growth of scientific knowledge and its engineering applications is so staggering that the status and character of engineering education have changed radically to keep abreast of this trend.
Engineering students also need knowledge in the humanities and social sciences in order to understand the world in which they live and to appreciate the development of mankind to our present civilization.
Computer Science is a profession that is closely affiliated with engineering. At the University of Wyoming, degrees in Computer Science are awarded through the College of Engineering and Applied Science. The technology trends in this industry are also advancing at a tremendous rate. This requires that Computer Science education be at the forefront of new computing technologies, software languages, and networking.
Earth System Science (ESS) is a new, inter-collegiate, interdisciplinary major founded on the need to study the entire Earth system in order to address issues such as global warming, energy use, and ecosystem change. Each student is required to declare a concentration, which thus far include Anthropology, Atmospheric Science, Biology, Botany, Education, Geography, Geology and Geophysics, and Soil Science. The degree will read “Bachelors of Science in Earth System Science, with Concentration in xxxx.” The curricula are based on ESS Core courses (16 hours), Foundation courses (37-39 hours of math, physics, chemistry, biology, remote sensing, GIS, and biogeochemistry), USP-required classes, and 40-plus hours required by each Concentration other than Education. In Education the program is “Earth Sciences Education,” and includes Education courses as well as courses from all the ESS areas. The ESS Core includes academic credit for a required internship. The curricula were designed to be rigorous enough that students completing the program would qualify for graduate studies in their concentration. Further details may be obtained at http://www.uwyo.edu/ess.
Mission
The state of Wyoming is strongly dependent on the college for leadership and expertise in technical areas. To serve the state in this regard, the college strives for excellence in teaching, research and in the area of technology transfer. The faculty emphasizes life-long learning and provides its graduates with the problem-solving tools needed to address situations relevant to all aspects of society and its relationship to technology and science. Excellence in instruction requires a faculty that is actively involved in research, in the practical application of research, and in consultation with practitioners. These extramural activities, when balanced with commensurate teaching responsibilities, translate into inspiration for students and resources for graduate education and faculty development.
Design Experiences
In direct support of the goals of the individual departments within the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the design process is consistently developed and integrated throughout the curriculum from the freshman year through the senior year. Within the engineering science program, design elements such as basic analysis skills, communication skills, experimental skills, computational skills, problem solving skills and design methodology are taught. At the departmental level, these skills are developed further and the concepts of design methodology are reinforced. The design process culminates in a comprehensive design experience within the student’s major.
Accreditation
The following undergraduate programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology: architectural engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Accreditation of the petroleum engineering program will be sought in the immediate future.
Various options within different engineering programs are accredited as part of the primary major. That is, the EE/Bioengineering option is accredited as an Electrical Engineering degree, and the CHE/Petroleum option is accredited as a Chemical Engineering degree.
The Bachelor of Science in computer science is accredited by the Computer Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Earth System Science
(with Concentration in Atmospheric Science)
Graduate Degrees
Candidates for the various master's degrees in engineering are required to do a full year's work in residence either under Plan A or Plan B. For details on graduate work in engineering, consult the Graduate Bulletin or write to the dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Only those with a serious interest and strong background in mathematics should pursue an engineering curriculum. Credit toward an engineering degree is not allowed for algebra and trigonometry. Students who did not take these courses in high school must take them at the university without engineering degree credit.
Coursework in all four-year curricula stresses the mastery of subjects fundamental to all fields of engineering. The balance of the program is divided between cultural context and courses applying to the particular field selected. The aim is to provide the student with such groundwork that the general principles acquired may be used successfully in any one of the several specialized fields he or she may follow after graduation.
Depending on the major, a minimum of 126 to 132 semester hours of credit is required for the bachelor’s degree from the College of Engineering and Applied Science. All course work must be selected with prior approval. Detailed outlines of curricula are presented later under headings of the various departments of the college. Since most engineering programs are similar during the first two years, students may change an engineering major during this time with little or no loss in credit.
The electives in cultural context must be selected such that the student meets all university studies requirements not covered by specific courses in the detailed curriculum outlines.
Degree candidates must meet the academic requirements of the university and must have a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above in all engineering courses attempted at this university.
Students may not take a course for S/U credit to satisfy any requirement for a degree from the College of Engineering and Applied Science, unless the course is offered for S/U credit only.
All undergraduate engineering programs within the College of Engineering and Applied Science will use the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam as one of their methods of outcomes assessment. As a graduation requirement, students must complete, with a good faith effort, the exam within one year prior to their expected graduation.
Preparation for the profession of engineering requires diligent work in the various curricula. The required credit hours can be completed in a four-year program, but because of the rigorous nature of some of the courses involved, some students may require additional time to complete degree requirements.
All engineering curricula are subject to minor program changes. The published curricula are general guides. Prospective students should consult the individual departments for current information.
Please send comments or questions to registrar@uwyo.edu
Last Change: 02/14/08