R.R. Baxter, Baxter Associates, Inc., Palatine, Illinois
O.T. Beasley, (retired) Chemical Market Associates, Inc., Houston, Texas
Ansel Condray, Exxon Company USA, Houston, Texas
William L. Cravens, Alltel Information Service, Little Rock, Arkansas
James A. Dunlop, (retired) Halliburton, Houston, Texas
J. Cliff Eason, Southwestern Bell Communications, Inc., Dallas, Texas
David D. Foust, Seneca Wire and Manufacturing, Fostoria, Ohio
Charles B. Friley, The North American Coal Company, Dallas, Texas
Wesley Haisty, (retired) Detroit Tool & Engineering Company, Lebanon, Missouri
Jack Harrod, Texas Instruments, Dallas, Texas
Edward M. Harvey, Harvey Industries, Little Rock, Arkansas
James S. Keel, Jr., (retired) Henry P. Thompson Co., Cincinnati, Ohio
Kenneth W. Keltner, (retired) Southwestern Bell Telephone, Little Rock, Arkansas
Jack L. King, Scientific Atlanta, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
Rodger S. Kline, Acxiom Corporation, Conway, Arkansas
John Marshall, Entergy Corporation, Little Rock, Arkansas
Ralph E. Martin, Petro Fac, Inc., Tyler, Texas
Michael Means, Arkansas Louisiana Gas, Little Rock, Arkansas
Albert H. Miller, Miller-Newell Engineers, Inc., Newport, Arkansas
Kirk Pond, Fairchild, Portland, Maine
Otto Loewer, UA College of Engineering, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Larry Stephens, Mid-South Engineers, Hot Springs, Arkansas
W. Thomas Stephens, (Retired) Schuller International Groups, Inc., Denver, Colorado
Gus Vratsinas, Vratsinas Construction Company, Little Rock, Arkansas
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.
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.
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.
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.
To assist actively and vigorously in the growth and development of the State of Arkansas and the nation by performing research and development on 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.
To communicate effectively with the College's various constituencies in order to establish and maintain long-term relationships which lead to increased support for quality programs in teaching, research and service.
To involve engineering faculty in active participation in University, College and Department governance and functions.
Engineering education at the University of Arkansas dates back to 1873, just two years after the founding of the University. The first degrees were given in Civil Engineering in 1888, but a separate department was not established until 1897. A Department of Electrical Engineering was founded that year, and a Department of Mechanical Engineering was added in 1903. A course in mining engineering was begun in 1880 but dropped in 1886 because of a lack of demand.
The College of Engineering was organized as a college of the University in 1913. In 1945 Chemical Engineering was established as a department of the College although a program had been offered continuously from 1903 as a division within the Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences.
In 1948 programs in Agricultural and Industrial Engineering were established, and in 1966 the curriculum in Engineering Science was begun. In 1980 the Engineering Science curriculum was merged with the Mechanical Engineering curriculum and the Engineering Science degree program was discontinued. A computer science program was initiated in 1976, and the Department of Computer Systems Engineering was formed in 1985.
The College has been under the leadership of the following deans:
| 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, Jr. | 1996- |
Engineering Experiment Station
The Engineering Experiment Station was established by an act of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas on November 6, 1920.
The purpose of the Station is to make investigations and to study engineering problems of general interest to the people of Arkansas, to collect technical data, and to supply information which may aid in the development, use, and conservation of the State's natural resources, and which may tend to increase the efficiency, safety, and economy of the industries of the State. The station is located at the Engineering Research Center, a modern 150,000 sq. ft. facility located two miles from campus.
For further information, address Dr. Jim L. Gattis, 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, shortcourses, 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 Dr. Robert C. Welch, 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.
Computer Facilities
The College of Engineering utilizes a wide variety of computing equipment to assist in engineering education including microprocessors, minicomputers, superminicomputers, engineering workstations, and mainframe computers. Each faculty member has a microcomputer or engineering workstation. Student computer access is excellent either through general computer laboratories or computer facilities located in specialized laboratories. The computers are networked so that all the computing power of the University, including the mainframe computers, can be accessed from the microcomputers or workstations provided for engineering students
Laboratory Fee
In lieu of requiring each student to purchase a microcomputer at significant initial cost, each student enrolled in the College of Engineering is assessed a laboratory fee each academic year semester. 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 University of Arkansas Mullins Library. This collection is the most useful and comprehensive 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 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 degree in the various engineering disciplines, and, in cooperation with the Graduate School, programs leading to the Master of Science degree in those areas. A program of advanced study in engineering leading to the Doctor of Philosophy 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.
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 and Agricultural Engineering (B.S.B.A.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 Systems Engineering (B.S.C.S.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.
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 is also very beneficial and is strongly encouraged.
International Students
Before being admitted to the electrical engineering program or the computer systems engineering program, international students will be required to present a score of 220 or better on the Test of Spoken English (TSE) exam and a score of 1000 or better 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 which 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 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.
The College of Engineering awards a number of scholarships to its students each year. These awards are based primarily upon academic performance. An application for scholarship filed with the Engineering Dean's Office prior to May 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 scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen of exceptional ability. For further information, contact Dr. Robert C. Welch, Associate Dean, College of Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
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--including the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, the Institute of Industrial Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of American Military Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers--maintain student branches in the College of Engineering, each under the auspices of a professor in the related department.
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 which are modified or added to a curriculum and which are incorporated into the curriculum at a level beyond that at which a student is enrolled may become graduation requirements for that student. Courses which 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 whose 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.
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:
| Hours | Course |
| 3 | ENGL 1013, Composition I |
| 3 | ENGL 1023, Technical Composition II |
| 8 | CHEM 1103, 1101L, 1123, 1121L, University Chemistry I & II and Labs1 |
| 4 | MATH 2554, Calculus I |
| 4 | MATH 2564, Calculus II |
| Total:22 | semester hours |
1Chemical Engineering students are not required to complete CHEM 1103 or 1101L.
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. 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 systems engineering students. Electrical engineering students must complete CSEG 1913, Introduction to Computers, and PHYS 2053/2051L, University Physics I (and Laboratory) in addition to the above college pre-professional requirements. Computer systems engineering students must complete CSEG 1913, Introduction to Computers, rather than CHEM 1123/1121L in the college pre-professional requirements. Satisfactory completion for electrical engineering or computer systems 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. 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 nontechnical courses as preparation for professional practice in a chosen engineering field.
Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements
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. No more than nine semester hours from any single discipline may be presented for degree credit. To meet the State Minimum 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. A list of approved upper-level humanities/social science courses is available in departmental offices and the Dean's office.
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 and PHIL 3103 in electrical engineering, the student should consult the curriculum of the department in which he/she is enrolled prior to selecting electives.
State Minimum Core Requirements
Every student seeking a baccalaureate degree from the College of Engineering must satisfy the State Minimum Core requirements and the humanities and social science requirements of the College of Engineering. The State Minimum Core requirements for University of Arkansas students are:
| Areas | Credit Hours |
| English | 6 |
| U.S. History or Government | 3 |
| Mathematics | 32 |
| Science | 83 |
| Fine Arts/Humanities | 64 |
| Social Science | 94 |
2Institutions may require students majoring in math, engineering, science, and business to take a higher math as part of the State Minimum Core.
3Institutions may require students majoring in math, engineering, science, education, and health-related professions to take higher or specific science courses as part of the State Minimum Core.
4Institutions 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.
State Minimum Core Requirements for Engineering Students
The University of Arkansas courses accepted for engineering students in fulfillment of the State Minimum Core include the following:
| Areas | Credit Hours | University Courses | |
| English | 6 | ENGL 1013, Composition and | |
| ENGL 1023, Technical Composition II5 | |||
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST 2003, Hist American People to 1877 or | |
| or Government | HIST 2013, Hist American People since 1877 or | ||
| PLSC 2003, Amer National Govt | |||
| Mathematics | 4 | MATH 2554, Calculus I | |
| Science | 8 | PHYS 2053/2051L, Univ Physics I and | |
| PHYS 2073/2071L, Univ Physics II | |||
| Fine Arts/ | 6 | Select from two of the following | |
| Humanities4,6 | categories:7 | ||
| a) | ARCH 1003, Architecture Lecture | ||
| ARHS 1003, Art Lecture | |||
| ART 1003, Art Studio | |||
| COMM 1003, Film Lecture | |||
| DNED 1003, Dance Lecture | |||
| DRAM 1003, Theatre Lecture | |||
| LARC 1003, Landscape Arch Lecture | |||
| MLIT 1003, Music Lecture | |||
| b) | PHIL 2003, Intro to Philosophy | ||
| PHIL 2103, Intro to Ethics | |||
| PHIL 2203, Logic | |||
| PHIL 3103, Ethics and Professions | |||
| c) | CLST 1003, Classical Studies Greece | ||
| CLST 1013, Classical Studies Rome | |||
| ENGL 2113, English Literature | |||
| ENGL 2123, English Literature | |||
| WLIT 1113, Intro to Literature | |||
| WLIT 1123, Masterpieces | |||
| d) | Any Foreign Language 2003 | ||
| HUMN 2003, Gender Studies | |||
| Social Sciences8,9 | 9 | Select from at least two different social | |
| sciences as follows:10 | |||
| a) | AGEC 1103, Intro to Agri Economics | ||
| AGEC 2103, Principles of Agri Econ | |||
| b) | ANTH 1023, Intro to Cultural Anth | ||
| c) | ECON 2013, Prin of Macroeconomics | ||
| ECON 2023, Prin of Microeconomics | |||
| ECON 2143, Basic Economics | |||
| d) | GEOG 1123, Human Geography | ||
| GEOG 2023, Economic Geography | |||
| GEOG 2103, Emerging Nations | |||
| GEOG 2203, Developing Nations | |||
| PLSC 2013, Intro to Political Sci | |||
| PLSC 2203, State & Local Govt | |||
| PLSC 2803, Global Politics | |||
| e) | HES 1403, Lifespan Development | ||
| HES 2413, Family Relations | |||
| f) | HIST 2003, History of American People to 1877 | ||
| HIST 2013, History of American People since 1877 | |||
| g) | PLSC 2003, American Natl Govt | ||
| h) | PSYC 2003, General Psychology | ||
| i) | SOCI 2013, General Sociology | ||
| SOCI 2033, Social Problems | |||
| j) | WCIV 1003, Western Civ I | ||
| WCIV 1013, Western Civ II | |||
4Institutions 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.
5ENGL 1023, Composition II , may be taken in lieu of Technical Composition II.
6Engineering 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.
7Students majoring in electrical engineering are required to take PHIL 3103, Ethics and the Professions.
8Institutions 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.
9Engineering 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.
10Students majoring in chemical engineering are required to take ECON 2013 or 2143. Students majoring in industrial or mechanical engineering are required to take ECON 2143.
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 superior 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
Every student in the College of Engineering is obligated to comply with pertinent provisions of the Code of Ethics11 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 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--that is, 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 regrading.
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 which 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.)
College of Engineering 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.
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. While students coming from high school with adequate preparation will be able to satisfy this requirement in eight semesters, some students require preparatory courses and others choose to enroll in slightly lighter loads and graduate in nine or ten 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 updated continuously to keep pace with these changes. Students entering under this catalog will be required to comply with such curriculum changes in order 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 towards the student's degree requirements. Former students of the college must meet the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of their readmission.
College Graduation Requirements
In addition to the University Requirements for Graduation (pages 58-62), 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% 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 which are considered remedial to the programs in engineering.
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 ten 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 five 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.)
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 Office of Career Services, 411 Arkansas Union.
The College of Engineering offers a non-degree Certificate of Achievement in Electronics 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 Circuits |
| ELEG | 5273/MEEG 5273, Electronics Packaging |
| ELEG | 5293L, Integrated Circuits Fabrications Laboratory |
| ELEG | 6273/MEEG 6273, Advanced Electronics 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 courses in the program will receive the Certificate of Achievement in Electronics Manufacturing.
The College of Engineering, in cooperation with the 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 Systems Engineering (M.S.C.S.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 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.
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