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Office of the University Registrar

2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog

Contact Information
Overview
Academic Policies
Degree Requirements
Majors
Course Descriptions

Established: 1910

Programs: A four-year undergraduate program and 4/1 program with joint award of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 15 engineering specializations.

Degrees: Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering, Doctorate. Refer to degree chart for BS degrees.

Combined Degree Programs

Academic Advising: From the major department and the dean's office. All engineering students must contact an adviser before registering for classes each semester.

Scholarships: Scholarship awards are made each spring for the following academic year and are based on demonstrated need and scholastic performance. Applications are available from the Division of Student Affairs, 312 Weil Hall. Minority and women students should contact the Office of Multicultural Engineering Programs, 312 Weil Hall.

Computer Requirement.

Internships and Career Guidance: Visit the Career Resource Center in the J. Wayne Reitz Student Union.

College Mission

The College of Engineering fosters and provides world-class programs in engineering education, research and service to enhance the economic and social well-being of the citizens of Florida, the nation and the world.

Graduates of the College of Engineering at the University of Florida will exhibit the following in pursuit of their profession:

Vision, as evidenced by an ability to use creative approaches to problem solving.

Values, as evidenced by an understanding of the importance of employing strong professional ethics.

Leadership, as evidenced by serving as
      A team/project leader with solid project management and planning skills,
      A mentor to less experienced staff,
      A volunteer in the community

Professional expertise, as evidenced by
      Making meaningful contributions to technical engineering problem solving as both       an individual contributor and in team situations,
      Continually enhancing both technical and non-technical skills,
      Applying professional expertise to increasingly complex problems/projects,
      Increasingly capable communications skills, both verbal and written

Knowledge about the interaction of financial, societal, legal or cultural influences with science and technology.

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Accreditation

Engineering programs in all departments are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, 410-347-7700.

All majors, with the exception of digital arts and sciences, interdisciplinary engineering studies, computer science and nuclear and radiological sciences, are accredited by the EAC.

For additional information about a specific major, contact the undergraduate coordinator in the department or visit the dean’s office in Weil Hall.

Particle Engineering Research Center (PERC)

Information about the center’s research, education and technology transfer programs is available at 352- 846-1194 or erc@erc.ufl.edu.

Engineering and Industrial Experiment Station (EIES)

The EIES research program provides opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in an exciting research environment. Activities range from specially designed credit-earning research projects to field and laboratory experiments in concert with nationally recognized faculty. Many of these research activities also offer financial benefits through part-time employment on sponsored projects.

Division of Student Affairs

Engineering student services are provided through the Division of Student Affairs located in Weil Hall rooms 312 and 204. The division is responsible on a college-wide basis for coordinating academic advising and developing and implementing other student support services, including career/lifestyle counseling, success workshops, study halls, tutoring and mentoring.

The division informs students of educational opportunities such as scholarships, tuition waivers, co-op and internship opportunities and available campus resources. The division also serves as liaison between the College of Engineering and university-wide student services and facilities.

Multicultural and Diversity Programs

These programs provide focused support to under-represented groups in the engineering profession. Students receive the personal, academic, social and cultural support they need to achieve academic success.

Services include orientation to UF and the college, academic and career advice, leadership development, engineering success skill development, counseling, financial assistance and tutoring.

Pre-Collegiate and College Transition Programs

The College of Engineering is involved in a wide range of programs that support student preparation in grades K-12. These include the Gator Engineering Outreach program, High School Outreach, SECME and Engineering GatorTrax.

The college also offers transition programs for incoming freshmen and community college transfer students to help them adjust to college life at the university.

Successful Transition through Enhanced Preparation for Undergraduate Programs (STEPUP) is a program with residential and nonresidential components designed to provide incoming freshmen with success skills and preparation in engineering foundation courses. The Engineering Freshman Transition Program (EFTP) also supports this objective.

The Transfer Student Transition Program (TSTP) highlights college expectations and eases the transition from community college to university life.

Information about these programs is available in the Division of Student Affairs Office in Weil Hall, Rooms 204 and 312.

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Bachelor of Science Degree Programs
Major Degree Awarded Credits for Degree Combined BS/MS Offered
Aerospace Engineering B.S.A.E. 128 Yes
Agricultural and Biological Engineering B.S.A.G.E. 128 Yes
Chemical Engineering B.S.C.H.E. 134 Yes
Civil Engineering B.S.C.E. 131 Yes
Computer Engineering B.S.C.E.N. 126 Yes
Computer Science B.S.C.S. 126 No
Digital Arts and Sciences B.S.D.A.S. 121 Yes
Electrical Engineering B.S.E.E. 126 Yes
Engineering (Interdisciplinary Studies major) B.S. 120 No
Environmental Engineering B.S.E.N. 128 Yes
Industrial and Systems Engineering B.S.I.S.E. 125 Yes
Materials Science and Engineering B.S.M.S.E. 125 Yes
Mechanical Engineering B.S.M.E. 128 Yes
Nuclear Engineering B.S.N.E. 129 Yes
Nuclear and Radiological Sciences B.S. 125 Yes

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