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College of Engineering

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Recognizing that the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is a land-grant institution with consequent responsibilities in teaching, research and service, and realizing that these are mutually dependent and necessary responsibilities, the College of Engineering adopts and seeks to fulfill the following statement of purpose.

Undergraduate Education

To offer a high-quality course of instruction involving classroom, laboratory and extracurricular activities that will result in professionals qualified to begin careers in the field of engineering and prepared to assume responsible places of leadership in society.

Graduate Education

To offer state-of-the-art coursework and research experiences which result in all graduates being capable of independent analysis and design, and all Ph.D. graduates capable of extending the state-of-the-art in their areas of expertise.

Continuing Education

To provide local, regional, national and international seminars, symposia, short courses and credit courses to engineers and others in the technical community to help them further their formal education and keep abreast of new developments in technology.

Technology Development

To assist actively and vigorously in the growth and development of the State of Arkansas and the nation by performing research and development of state-of-the-art technology, by updating the existing technology within industrial circles, by providing educational support services and by attracting and creating new industry.

External Relations

To communicate effectively with the college's various constituencies to establish and maintain long-term relationships which lead to increased support for quality programs in teaching, research and service.

Internal Relations

To involve engineering faculty in active participation in University, college and department governance and functions.

ORGANIZATION AND FACILITIES

As the only comprehensive engineering program in Arkansas, the College of Engineering offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees through seven academic departments. UA engineering programs have been continuously accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) since 1936.

The college has a long and distinguished history:

• 1871 the University was established
• 1873 the first courses in civil engineering were offered
• 1888 the first civil engineering degree was awarded
• 1897 a separate civil engineering department and a department of electrical engineering was established
• 1903 a department of mechanical engineering was established and a chemical engineering curriculum was established in the department of chemistry
• 1913 the College of Engineering was organized as a college of the University
• 1920 the Engineering Experiment Station was established by the state legislature to investigate and study engineering problems of general interest to Arkansas
• 1928 the first master's degree in engineering was awarded
• 1945 chemical engineering became part of the College of Engineering
• 1948 the departments of agricultural engineering and industrial engineering were established
• 1958 a Doctor of Philosophy degree was approved
• 1966 a curriculum in engineering science was offered
• 1975 the Engineering Extension Center was formed to provide continuing education opportunities to practicing engineers
• 1976 a computer science engineering program was initiated within the industrial engineering department
• 1980 the engineering science curriculum was merged with the mechanical engineering curriculum
• 1982 the college took possession of an empty manufacturing plant that evolved into the Engineering Research Center
• 1985 computer science engineering became a separate department and the Arkansas Center for Technology Transfer was established
• 1986 the Engineering Distance Education Center was created to offer off-campus engineering education and the GENESIS Technology Incubator was established
• 1989 agricultural engineering became the department of biological and agricultural engineering
• 1991 - the computer science engineering department name was changed to computer systems engineering
• 1997 the Engineering Distance Education Center was expanded to include undergraduate course offerings
• 1998 computer systems engineering merged with the computer science department housed in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, which created the department of computer science and computer engineering
• 2001 the biological and agricultural engineering department name was changed to biological engineering

The following distinguished educators have served the College as dean:

William N. Gladson 1913-1936
George P. Stocker 1936-1948
George F. Branigan 1948-1971
Loren R. Heiple 1971-1979
James E. Halligan 1979-1982
Neil M. Schmitt 1983-1996
Otto J. Loewer 1996-Present

Engineering Experiment Station

Research is a major function of each of the facilities within the seven departments in the College of Engineering. Research coordination is achieved through the Engineering Experiment Station, which was established for that purpose by an act of the Arkansas Legislature in 1920.

The overall goal of research in the College of Engineering is to provide engineering solutions to important problems that face our society. We utilize our faculty, staff, students, and facilities to enhance the well-being of both public and private sectors. Student involvement in research is especially important in that it helps link students to the needs of their future employers. All engineering departments - biological and agricultural, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, and mechanical -
conduct research over a broad spectrum of subjects, which includes areas such as biological and chemical processes; electronics manufacturing; environmental and ecosystems analysis; materials and manufacturing; software and telecommunications; and transportation, logistics and infrastructure. Funding for research within the college comes primarily through grants received from government and industry sources.

For further information, contact Director, Engineering Experiment Station, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701.

Engineering Extension Center

In recognition of its responsibilities to the technical community of the state, the College of Engineering formed the Engineering Extension Center on July 1, 1975, to provide continuing educational services for practicing engineers.

The primary objective of the program is to provide the very latest information for updating and keeping current the technical competency of the practitioner. This is accomplished through various program modes such as seminars, short courses, conferences, and institutes, as well as through regular course offerings. An additional objective is that of providing an orderly means for a more productive interface between the faculty and practitioners in the different disciplines.

Program planning relies upon the ideas and suggestions of the various interested parties. Further information may be obtained from or transmitted to Director, Engineering Extension Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Instructional Facilities

Undergraduate instruction in engineering is conducted in the superior facilities of the Bell Engineering Center, Engineering Hall, and the Mechanical Engineering Building. These facilities contain state-of-the-art instructional equipment in both classrooms and laboratories. The 178,000 square foot Engineering Research Center is located south of the main campus. Distance learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered through the Engineering Distance Education Center. The college also operates centers for research, technology-based business incubation, and technology transfer. Information about these centers can be found in the University Centers and Research Units section of this catalog.

Computer Facilities

The College of Engineering utilizes a wide variety of computing equipment to assist in engineering education. Students have easy access to computers through general computer laboratories or computer facilities located in specialized laboratories within the college. The computers are networked so that all the computing power of the University, including the mainframe computers, can be accessed from the PCs or workstations provided for engineering students. Owning a personal computer is not required; however, it is beneficial.

Laboratory Fee

In lieu of requiring each student to purchase a personal computer and software at significant initial cost, each student enrolled in the College of Engineering is assessed a laboratory fee each term. This fee is used to purchase and maintain equipment, and to operate and staff engineering laboratories including both computer labs and other teaching labs.

Library

The books and references used by engineering are housed principally in the Univer
sity of Arkansas Mullins Library. This collection is the most useful and comprehen-
sive engineering library in the state. Many publications pertinent to the engineering profession are being added continuously. Mullins Library is the depository for water resources papers, geological survey materials, and NASA publications, as well as other governmental and industrial series.

ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Engineering is one of the most rewarding of the major professions. Engineers have been primarily responsible for the present high standard of living and for the security of the nation in times of peace and war. Engineering graduates must have a background of sound scientific and economic principles and must be acquainted with industrial practices in their chosen field before they can assume responsibility in the profession.

The freshman curriculum stresses a basic foundation in mathematics, physics and chemistry, which will be required in later years. The sophomore, junior and senior years are spent in a strong concentration on the student's chosen field, with emphasis on industrial applications of classroom and laboratory work. By the selection of electives, a student can concentrate in depth in
a particular subject or have the flexibility to study several subjects. Provision is made for electives in the humanities and social sciences as a means of providing a well-rounded education.

The College of Engineering offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in the various engineering disciplines, and, in cooperation with the Graduate School, programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in those areas. A program of advanced study in engineering leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree was established in 1958. A broad, general education is provided, with special emphasis on the physical sciences and their application to the needs of modern civilization.

DEGREES OFFERED

The College of Engineering offers curricula accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) leading to the following baccalaureate degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering (B.S.B.E.)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (B.S.Ch.E.)
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (B.S.Cmp.E.)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (B.S.I.E.)
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)

Students can be awarded a second bachelor's degree in engineering by satisfying all the requirements for both degrees. In doing this, the student must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of studies for the second degree, which are not used to satisfy any requirement for the first one.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entering freshmen admitted to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, are eligible to enroll in the College of Engineering.

Computer Skills

Future students are strongly encouraged to take a one-year high school course in basic computer skills, which should include at a minimum: 1) basic use of a common operating system, 2) word processing, and 3) use of a spread sheet. All engineering departments either recommend or require that incoming students deficient in these skills take a specified remedial course. Taking high school courses in engineering drawing and computer programming also is beneficial and strongly encouraged.

International Students

Before being admitted to the electrical engineering program or the computer engineering program, international students will be required to present a score of 50 or higher on the Test of Spoken English (TSE) exam and a score of 1000 or higher on the SAT or 25 on the ACT.

Transfer of Credit

In addition to the University policies controlling the granting of credit for course work taken at other institutions, the following policies apply to students entering the College of Engineering.

1. All courses taken at another institution are subject to approval by the Dean of the College of Engineering and the head of the degree-granting department. Credit from all institutions must be approved on a course-by-course basis to ensure its acceptability in fulfilling requirements for a degree in engineering. In making this evaluation, the student may be required by the dean and/or department head to produce catalogs from the institution from which the student is transferring that contain descriptions of the courses for which credit is expected in an engineering discipline.

2. Advanced (3000- and 4000-level at the University of Arkansas) engineering courses may not normally be transferred from institutions that do not have engineering programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

3. No degree credit will be granted for any course taken at another institution in which the student's grade in that course was not the equivalent of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 grading system.

Three-Two Transfer Plan

The College of Engineering recognizes that a graduate engineer, to be of full service to his community, must be trained in the social sciences and humanities as well as in technical subjects. The practice of industry to elevate engineers to managerial and administrative positions emphasizes the desirability of a broad educational background.

In recognition of this need, the College of Engineering of the University of Arkansas has entered into a cooperative program with several universities to provide for a five-year combined course of study. This program enables the student to pursue a combined curriculum leading to degrees in both liberal arts and engineering at the baccalaureate level. The student may pursue a three-year liberal arts curriculum at any one of these institutions and then specialize for two years at the University of Arkansas. After four years of study under the combined program he/she is awarded the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree by one of the participating liberal arts institutions; at the end of the fifth year he/she is awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline by the University of Arkansas.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

The College of Engineering awards a number of scholarships to its current students each year. These awards are based primarily upon academic performance. An application for scholarship filed with the engineering dean's office prior to April 1 will result in the student being considered for all scholarships administered by the College of Engineering.

In addition to the scholarships available to current students, a limited number of college and departmental scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen and transfer students with exceptional ability and/or financial need. To be considered for a scholarship, your application must be received by March 1 of the year you plan to first attend the University of Arkansas. For further information, contact Associate Dean, College of Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701.

HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

The following are honorary-scholarship and professional societies to which engineering students at the University of Arkansas may aspire:

• Tau Beta Pi (Engineering)
• Alpha Epsilon (Biological/Agricultural Engineering)
• Omega Chi Epsilon (Chemical Engineering)
• Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering)
• Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering)
• Alpha Pi Mu (Industrial Engineering)
• Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering)
• Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry)
• Phi Eta Sigma (freshmen)
• Phi Kappa Phi (juniors and seniors)
• Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics)
• Theta Tau, professional engineering fraternity, maintains a chapter house on the campus and is active in University and College affairs.

Several national engineering societies are listed below and maintain student branches in the College of Engineering, each under the auspices of a professor in the related department.

• American Society of Civil Engineers
• American Society of Hispanic Engineers
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Institute of Chemical Engineers
• American Society of Agricultural Engineers
• Institute of Industrial Engineers
• International Microelectronics and Packaging Society
• National Society of Black Engineers
• Society of American Military Engineers
• Society of Automotive Engineers
• Society of Women Engineers

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

Students are expected to keep themselves informed concerning current regulations, policies, and program requirements in their fields of study and must meet all requirements of the degree programs in which they are enrolled. Courses that are modified or added to a curriculum and that are incorporated into the curriculum at a level beyond that at which a student is enrolled may
become graduation requirements for that student. Courses that are incorporated into the curriculum at a level lower than the one at which the student is enrolled are not required for that student.

Eligibility

Only students enrolled in the College of Engineering or enrolled in programs in which curricula require engineering courses will be allowed to take engineering courses. Exceptions to this requirement must be approved by the dean of engineering. This does not apply to graduate students.

Pre-Professional Program

Engineering students follow essentially the same schedule of courses during the freshman year regardless of their intended field of specialization. Certain courses normally taken in the first year comprise the pre-professional curriculum.

The pre-professional curriculum consists of the following courses:

ENGL 1013, Composition I - 3 hours

ENGL 1023, Technical Composition II - 3 hours

CHEM 1103, 1101L, 1123, 1121L, University Chemistry I & II and Labs¹ - 8 hours

MATH 2554, Calculus I - 4 hours

MATH 2564, Calculus II - 4 hours

Total semester hours - 22 hours

Satisfactory completion of the pre-professional curriculum is a prerequisite for enrollment in any 2000-level or higher engineering course. Satisfactory completion is defined as a grade of "C'' or better in each course or, alternatively, a grade-point average of at least 2.20 for the courses comprising the pre-professional curriculum. Some departments have higher requirements and those are described in the following paragraph. If courses are repeated, all attempts are included in the computation of the grade-point average.

Additional courses are included in the pre-professional curriculum for electrical engineering and computer engineering students. Electrical engineering students must complete PHYS 2054/2050L, University Physics I (and laboratory) in addition to the above college pre-professional requirements. Industrial engineering students must complete INEG 1103, Principles of Industrial Engineering rather than CHEM 1123/1121L in the college pre-professional requirements. Computer engineering students must complete CENG 1113/1111L, Introduction to Computers, rather than CHEM 1123/1121L in the college pre-professional requirements. Satisfactory completion for electrical engineering and industrial engineering students is defined as a grade of "C'' or better in each course and a grade-point average of at least 2.50 for the courses comprising the pre-professional curriculum. Satisfactory completion for computer engineering students is defined as a grade of "C" or better in each course and a grade-point average of at least 2.75 for the courses comprising the pre-professional curriculum. If courses are repeated, the best attempt is used in computing the grade-point average.

Students who enroll in 2000-level or higher engineering courses without satisfactorily completing the pre-professional program will be administratively dropped from those courses. Limited exceptions can be made by the department head with the approval of the dean when extenuating circumstances exist that are beyond the control of the student.

During the second, third, and fourth years of work the student pursues a prescribed curriculum of technical and non-technical courses as preparation for professional practice in a chosen engineering field.

Honors Program

The College of Engineering has established an honors program to challenge superior students with an accelerated and more in-depth academic program, and to provide a structure for working more closely with faculty members and other students in a team environment. An honors program is highly recommended for individuals planning academic or research related careers that require considerable critical original independent thinking. To participate in the honors program, a student must have a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on the first 60 hours of degree credit and must maintain that minimum to completion of the bachelor's degree. Details are available in departmental offices.

State Minimum Core, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements

Every student seeking a baccalaureate degree from the College of Engineering must satisfy the University courses that qualify for the State Minimum Core requirements and the humanities and social sciences requirements of the College of Engineering. See University Core requirements for the University of Arkansas . Every student in the College of Engineering is required to complete a minimum of 18 semester hours in the humanities and social sciences. Six semester hours must be at the 3000-level or above. A list of approved upper-level humanities/social science courses is available in departmental offices and the dean's office.

No more than nine semester hours from any single discipline may be presented for degree credit. To meet the University Core requirements, the total number of hours (both upper level and lower level) in the fine arts/humanities courses must be at least six, and the social science hours must total at least nine (in addition to the U.S. history or government requirement). The six hours of courses at the 3000-level or above may be in the fine arts/humanities area, the social science area, or divided between the two areas. Since some of the humanities/social science courses are specified in some of the curricula, e.g., ECON 2143 in chemical, industrial, and mechanical engineering, the student should consult the curriculum of the department in which he/she is enrolled prior to selecting upper-level electives.

Specific University Core Requirements for Engineering Students

English - 6 hours

ENGL 1013, Composition I
ENGL 1023, Technical Composition II (ENGL 1023, Composition II, may be taken in lieu of Technical Composition II.)

U.S. History or Government - 3 hours

Select from list on page 42

Mathematics - 4 hours

MATH 2554, Calculus I - 4 hours

Science - 8 hours

PHYS 2054/2050L, Univ Physics I
PHYS 2074/2070L,Univ Physics II

Fine Arts/Humanities^2,3 - 6 hours

Select from list on page 41 and from list of approved upper-level humanities/social science
courses. (See your adviser.)

Social Sciences ^4,5 - 9 hours

Special Courses

The curricula outlined on the following pages will be followed by the majority of engineering students. There are, however, courses in several departments, such as English, Western civilization, and mathematics, for students who qualify for honors courses. For students not ready to pursue the regular courses in the engineering curriculum, certain preparatory courses in English, mathematics, and chemistry are offered on the basis of placement scores.

College Policy on Academic Ethics

The purpose of this policy statement is to define and encourage a uniform application of rules and regulations regarding academic ethics throughout the College of Engineering. Unethical conduct undermines the pursuit of the educational goals of this institution and erodes the honor, ability, and reputation of its graduates. This policy is intended to promote an academic climate wherein the full potential of each student can be realized and recognized.

Code of Ethics

Students in the College of Engineering are obligated to comply with pertinent provisions of the Code of Ethics⁶ applicable to professional practice following graduation. The Code requires "honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity,'' and "adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct." Most particularly, it states that engineers shall

1. be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements, or testimony,

2. not falsify or permit misrepresentation of their academic or professional qualifications,

3. give credit for engineering work to those whom credit is due,

4. not compete unfairly with other engineers by attempting to obtain employment or advancement by improper or questionable methods,

5. avoid any act tending to promote their own interest at the expense of the dignity and integrity of the profession.

Examples of Unethical Conduct

Pursuant to these provisions, the faculty of the College of Engineering considers the following to be specific examples of unethical conduct:

1. Submission, as one's own, of any work prepared totally or in part by someone else.

2. Plagiarism, i.e., the unacknowledged incorporation of another person's work, either verbatim or in substance, in work submitted for credit.

3. Unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing work submitted for credit.

4. Unauthorized submission, for credit, of work previously credited in another course.

5. Unauthorized alteration of work submitted for re-grading.

6. The use of unauthorized materials or aids during examinations.

7. Copying from the examination paper of another student or giving aid to, or seeking aid from, another student during an examination.

8. Using, obtaining, or attempting to obtain by any means the whole or any part of an unadministered examination, or of information pertaining thereto.

9. Taking, or attempting to take, an examination for another student, or allowing another student to take or attempt to take an examination for oneself.

10. Any conduct expressly stated to be unethical by the instructor in a particular course.

11. Aiding, abetting, or condoning unethical conduct on the part of another student.

Strict adherence to the foregoing Code of Ethics is a requirement for graduation from the College of Engineering.

Faculty Response to Acts of Unethical Conduct

Upon becoming aware of unethical conduct, the faculty member should:

1. Collect and/or prepare appropriate documentation of the act. Examples of suitable documents are (a) reproduced copies of examinations, papers, or reports that establish unethical conduct; (b) signed written statements regarding unethical conduct by another student. (This means may be used by students to initiate action in cases of unethical conduct.)

2. Inform the student of any action to be taken in response to unethical conduct. Possible actions include (a) reduction of grade; the faculty member may decide to reduce the grade on a particular test or assignment or to assign a failing grade for the course; (b) request the College of Engineering Academic Ethics Board to rule that the student does not meet the requirements for graduation.

3. Submit a report to the College of Engineering Academic Ethics Board and give a copy of the report to the student(s) involved. Copies of documentation should accompany the report submitted to the Board. (The report will provide protection against repeated offenses in different courses.)

Academic Ethics Board

The purpose of the Academic Ethics Board is to review the academic ethics reports submitted by faculty members and any record of previous infractions. When the circumstances warrant, the board can, by a two-thirds vote, rule that the student does not meet the requirements for graduation from the college as set forth in the engineering catalog. (The board can specify conditions under which the requirements might still be met.)

The board shall be made up of seven tenured engineering faculty members and two students. The faculty members in each department of the College of Engineering shall elect one person from the faculty in their department to serve on the board. Each board member shall serve a two-year term. The Student Engineering Council will appoint the student members to serve staggered two-year terms.

Appeals

A student who wishes to appeal a decision by a faculty member or by the College of Engineering Academic Ethics Board may utilize existing University academic grievance procedures.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The basic requirement for a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is 126-136 semester hours of academic work, depending on the career field chosen. Students coming from high school with adequate preparation will be able to satisfy this requirement in eight semesters; however, some students require preparatory courses and others choose to enroll in slightly lighter loads and graduate in nine or 10 semesters. Students enrolled in ROTC require an additional 19 semester hours to meet all graduation requirements and graduate in 10 semesters (5 years).

Engineering is a rapidly changing profession, and the departmental curricula are up-dated continuously to keep pace with these changes. Students entering under this catalog will be required to comply with such curriculum changes to earn their degree. However, the total number of semester hours required for the degree may not be increased, and all work completed in accordance with this catalog prior to the curriculum change will be applied toward the student's degree requirements. Former students of the college must meet the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of their readmission.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the University Core requirements for graduation, a candidate for a degree from the College of Engineering must also meet the following requirements:

Candidates for engineering degrees must meet the minimum curricular requirements established by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

A candidate for a degree from the College of Engineering must have earned a grade-point average of no less than 2.00 on all courses in the student's major area of study, all engineering courses, and all work completed at the University and presented for the degree. Grades on work taken at other colleges and presented for transfer credit must also meet this standard.

No student will be allowed to graduate if the student has "D'' grades in more than 15 percent of all credit earned in this institution and presented to meet the requirements for a degree.

All ROTC classes are elective. Unspecified electives may be satisfied with any course except those courses, or prerequisite courses, needed to satisfy the student's curriculum, and those courses considered remedial to the programs in engineering.

Minors in Other Colleges and Schools

Students in the College of Engineering may pursue an academic minor in other colleges. For requirements regarding minors, check the catalog listing for the department offering the minor. Students must notify the College of Engineering dean's office of their intent to pursue a minor.

GRADUATION HONORS

Students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance in baccalaureate degree programs will be recognized at graduation by the honors designation of Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude. To earn this distinction, a student must meet the following criteria:

1. At least one-half of the degree course work must have been completed at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

2. For Cum Laude, the student must rank in the top 10 percent of the college graduating class. (This corresponds to a grade-point average of 3.60.)

3. For Magna Cum Laude, the student must rank in the top 5 percent of the college graduating class. (This corresponds to a grade-point average of 3.75.)

4. For Summa Cum Laude, the student must rank in the top two percent of the college graduating class. (This corresponds to a grade-point average of 3.90.)

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

The Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program provides a unique opportunity for an engineering student to complement on-campus engineering education with professional practice in industry. A participant begins sometime after the freshman year by alternating periods on campus as a full time student with periods off-campus in industry doing engineering work with appropriate guidance and supervision from practicing engineers. Depending on the individual situation, three to five work assignments may be meshed with the undergraduate academic work on a year-round basis. The Co-op student often returns to the same employer for all work assignments.

The Co-op Program allows a participating student to integrate industrial experience with formal academic training, earn a substantial part or all of remaining college expenses, gain professional practice in engineering, and try a tentative career choice at a stage when change can readily be made in the academic program.

During each work period, the student registers for one hour of cooperative education, listed under General Engineering. These hours may be used to satisfy any free elective hours in the curricula. In some cases, with the consent of the department head, a student may use an advanced course to satisfy a technical elective hour.

Normally, a student is eligible to participate in the Co-op Program after completing one year of appropriate engineering study or specific entry-level course work in the chosen area of study with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.25. Further information may be obtained from either the Engineering Dean's Office, 3189 Bell Engineering Center, or from the Career Development Center in the Arkansas Union.

ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING

The College of Engineering offers a non-degree Certificate of Achievement in Elec-tronics Manufacturing for students seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees in the College. The objectives of the program are to introduce electronics manufacturing as a career option and to prepare engineers for entry-level participation in the world electronics industry that is characterized by rapid technological change, intense global competition, and team-based project activity. The following courses are available in this program:

CHEG 5613, Microelectronics Fabrication and Materials

ELEG 5213, Integrated Circuit Fabrication Technology

ELEG/MEEG 5273, Electronic Packaging

ELEG 5293L, Integrated Circuits Fabrications Laboratory

ELEG/MEEG 6273, Advanced Electronic Packaging

INEG 4513/ELEG 4273, Electronics Manufacturing Process

INEG 4533, Applications of Machine Vision

INEG 4563, Applications of Robotics

INEG 5423, Engineering in Global Competition

MEEG 4443, Thermal and Vibration Analysis and Testing of Electronics

A student who completes INEG 4513/ELEG 4273 and any two of the other program courses will receive the Certificate of Achievement in Electronics Manufacturing.

GRADUATE STUDIES

The College of Engineering, in cooperation with the UA Graduate School, offers programs leading to the following degrees:

Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering( M.S.B.A.E.)
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (M.S.Ch.E.)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E.)
Master of Science in Computer Engineering (M.S.Cmp.E.)
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.)
Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.)
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (M.S.En.E.)
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.)
Master of Science in Operations Research (M.S.O.R.)
Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering (M.S.Tc.E.)
Master of Science in Transportation Engineering (M.S.T.E.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Ph.D.)

Further information concerning these programs can be found in the Graduate School Catalog or in the office of the dean of the Graduate School.

2 Institutions may require students majoring in engineering to take either six hours of humanities and social sciences at the junior/senior-level or substitute an additional six hours of higher math and/or additional science as part of the State Minimum Core.

3 Engineering students must complete 6 hours in the fine arts/humanities area and 9 hours in the social science area. Courses must be selected from at least two categories in each area. Six hours in the humanities and/or social sciences must be at the 3000-level or above and selected from an approved list available in the departmental offices and the Dean's office. The remainder must be selected from the courses listed here.

4 Institutions may require students majoring in engineering to take either six hours of humanities and social sciences at the junior/senior-level or substitute an additional six hours of higher math and/or additional science as part of the State Minimum Core.

5 Engineering students must complete 6 hours in the fine arts/humanities area and 9 hours in the social science area. Courses must be selected from at least two categories in each area. Six hours in the humanities and/or social sciences must be at the 3000-level or above and selected from an approved list available in the departmental offices and the Dean's office. The remainder must be selected from the courses listed here.

6 National Society of Professional Engineers, "Code of Ethics for Engineers," NSPE Publication 1102 as revised July, 1981.