College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Contributions Be Sensitive to Genuine Karl N

College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology contributions be sensitive to genuine Karl N. Reid, Sc.D., P.E., Dean human needs, the engineer, architect or David R. Thompson, Ph.D., technologist must also be schooled in Associate Dean for Instruction and the social sciences and humanities that Extension provide the understanding of non-techni- D. Alan Tree, Ph.D., Associate Dean cal factors that must shape technological for Research innovation and implementation. The study of social sciences and humanities Virgil Nichols, Ph.D., Director of also helps prepare the graduate to be an Student Academic Services effective contributor within human organizations. With this firm foundation and a Engineers, engineering technologists, commitment to lifelong learning, gradu- and architects, working side by side, ates make contributions to society constitute one of the most powerful throughout their professional careers. agents for change in our society. New The curricula in each of the programs ways are found to control the environ- seek to provide the optimum combination ment, to utilize the resources and forces of breadth in the enduring fundamentals of nature and to increase productivity of that undergird technologically based needed goods and services, in short, to society, and specialization in the branch improve the quality of life for all. or discipline in order to equip the student Most of the work of engineers, tech- to contribute to solutions at the cutting nologists and architects is concerned edge of the science or technology in- with the conception, design, fabrication, volved. Curricula are continuously evolv- maintenance and testing of devices, ing to include current applications of the ing and management, and mechanical processes, installations, and systems principles. With such a bridge between engineering. that serve human needs. This work pro- theory and practice, the educational Doctor of Philosophy in biosystems vides ample opportunity to express cre- experience should support one's follow- engineering, chemical engineering, civil ativity. It requires an ability to make deci- ing diverse interests and opportunities engineering, electrical engineering, sions. throughout the productive years of his or industrial engineering and management, her life span. The professionals and semi-profes- and mechanical engineering. sionals who will be largely responsible School of Architecture: for the shape of the world in the next few Academic Programs Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of decades include those now in higher Architectural Engineering, Master of education. The power they will exercise Academic programs offered in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Architecture and Master of Architectural makes an exciting prospect and presents Engineering. a sobering responsibility. The easy prob- Technology culminate in the following Division of Engineering Technology: lems are usually solved first and are now degrees: a part of history. Many difficult problems Schools of Engineering: Bachelor of Science in Engineering remain. The need for talented and highly Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Technology with programs in construction management technology (options in trained people is obvious; one will be Engineering, Biosystems Engineering embarking on a lifetime of challenge if he with options in agricultural, biomechani- building and heavy), electrical engineer- or she decides to prepare for a career in cal, environmental and natural re- ing technology (option in computer), fire protection and safety technology, and engineering, engineering technology or sources, and food and bioprocessing; architecture at Oklahoma State Univer- Chemical Engineering with options in mechanical engineering technology. sity. environmental, biomedical, and premedi- The College of Engineering, Architec- cal; Civil Engineering with an environ- Accreditation ture and Technology (CEAT) offers a mental option; Electrical Engineering complete spectrum of educational op- with a computer engineering emphasis Undergraduate engineering programs portunities designed to give graduates area; Industrial Engineering and Man- are separately accredited by the Engi- the capability and the flexibility to meet agement; and Mechanical Engineering neering Accreditation Commission of the the ever-changing requirements of soci- with an option in premedical. Accreditation Board for Engineering and ety—a society heavily committed to Technology (EAC of ABET). More infor- Master of Manufacturing Systems mation on this accreditation is available technological innovation. To be pre- Engineering. pared to make continuing contributions, from the Accreditation Director, Engi- Master of Science in biosystems engi- engineers, architects and technologists neering Accreditation Commission, must have at their command not only the neering, chemical engineering, civil Accreditation Board for Engineering and engineering, control systems engineer- modern tools and processes of industry, Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite ing, electrical engineering, engineering but a firm and rigorous education in 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202; phone: mathematics, the physical sciences, and technology management, environ- (410) 347-7700; electronic mail: mental engineering, industrial engineer- analysis and design. In order that those accreditation@abet.org. Specifics of

Oklahoma State University 119 accreditation are found in the sections Phillips Engineering Scholars Pro- and women CEAT students. Students on devoted to each program on the follow- gram. The Phillips Petroleum Company these floors have access to computers, ing pages. sponsors this program to increase the reference materials and test files. CEAT The Bachelor of Architecture program number of outstanding graduates in student staff live on the floors to provide is accredited by the National Architec- engineering from Oklahoma State Uni- programming and monitoring. Supple- tural Accrediting Board. More information versity. Freshman students are identified mental instruction is provided for se- on this accreditation is available from the for this program from applications and lected math, science and engineering Accreditation Director, National Archi- interviews with both Oklahoma State courses. Special activities are planned tectural Accrediting Board, 1735 New University faculty and Phillips employ- for the floors including events with faculty York Ave. NW., Washington D.C. 20006. ees. The program includes a number of and other resource persons. This ar- experiences to help students develop rangement provides a community where The undergraduate engineering tech- professionally, build leadership and students can study together, have ac- nology programs are separately accred- teamwork skills, assess personal capa- cess to tutoring, and serve as role mod- ited by the Technology Accreditation bilities, achieve academic excellence, els for other students. The atmosphere Commission of the Accreditation Board enhance interpersonal relationships, and on these floors is conducive to study. for Engineering and Technology (TAC of increase the student's awareness of ABET). For information on this accredita- career opportunities. Special features tion, contact the Accreditation Director, include the assignment of a Phillips Departmental Clubs and Engineering Technology Accreditation engineer to mentor each student, fo- Honor Societies Commission, Accreditation Board for cused national and international trips Alpha Epsilon (agricultural engineering Engineering and Technology, 111 Mar- and financial support. ket Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD honor society) Women in Engineering, Architecture, 21202; phone: (410) 347-7700; elec- Alpha Pi Mu (industrial engineering and and Technology (WEAT). Programs and tronic mail: [email protected]. management honor society) Specifics of accreditation are found in resources are in place to develop and Alpha Rho Chi (architecture honor soci- the program descriptions in the section support female enrollment in the CEAT. ety) "Division of Engineering Technology." Peer mentoring program, an active Soci- ety of Women Engineers, summer pro- Amateur Radio Club grams in engineering for high school American Indian Science and Engineer- Special College Programs students, a conference for high school ing Society Cooperative Education. The Coopera- and OSU students, and a vigorous re- cruiting effort are all directed at recruit- American Institute of Architecture Stu- tive Education program provides students dents work opportunities in a supervised ment and retention of women in engi- environment that assures professional neering, architecture and technology. American Institute of Aeronautics & As- Female faculty and a coordinator of tronautics development. Work periods alternate with academic studies. Students enter WEAT programs provide support to this American Institute of Chemical Engi- the program at the end of their sopho- program. neers more year and complete at least one Multicultural Engineering Program. American Society of Agricultural Engi- calendar year of supervised work experi- These programs are directed at increas- neers ence in two or more work periods prior to ing the number of minority graduates American Society of Civil Engineers graduation. from the CEAT, and increasing the un- American Society of Heating, Refrigera- Scholars CEAT Program. This program derstanding of diverse cultures on the tion and Air Conditioning Engineers provides developmental experiences for part of all students. Included are programs for recruitment and retention of a select group of gifted students that will American Society of Mechanical Engi- develop their technical competence, qualified minority students. Industrial neers support provides scholarships, summer world view, professional and public American Society of Safety Engineers employment, and supplemental funds for responsibility, and leadership skills. Architecture Engineering Institute About 25 students are selected by appli- recruitment and retention of minority cation each year and interview to enter students. Cultural awareness program- CEAT Student Council ming is designed to increase under- this four year program, based on demon- Chi Epsilon (civil, architectural or general strated academic and leadership poten- standing of and sensitivity to the diverse engineering honor society) tial. Students participate in special lec- cultures with which students will have to interact in today's world. Construction Management Society tures, tours, residence hall programs, seminars, personal development activi- Employment Service. The CEAT Career Construction Specifications Institute ties, faculty mentoring, and summer tours Services Office supports the University CEAT Student Council in the U.S. and abroad. Career Services and assists students Eta Kappa Nu (electrical engineering CEAT Research Scholars Program. with on-campus interviews and job refer- honor society) This program provides opportunities for rals for summer coop and permanent employment. Job vacancy listings, refer- Fire Protection Society accelerated intellectual development of Institute for Operations Research and the a select group of students. Approximately ence files, and resource materials on Management Sciences 12 new freshmen students are identified resume preparation, interviewing, and job search techniques, are available for from applications and interviews annu- Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engi- ally to participate in this four year pro- student reference. Orientation meetings neers (two student branches) and various workshops are provided to gram. Each student is assigned to a Institute of Industrial Engineers prepare students for the process of seek- research faculty mentor, participates in a ing employment. Omega Chi Epsilon (chemical engineer- research program, travels to one or more ing honor society) major research facilities and participates CEAT Residence Hall Program. CEAT in a national professional society meet- floors have been established in the Kerr- Pi Tau Sigma (honorary mechanical ing. Drummond residence hall for both men engineering society)

120 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Sigma Gamma Tau (honorary aerospace 21 credit hours must be in a special are forwarded to CEAT, a separate appli- engineering society) honors seminar or an interdisciplinary cation is not required. Society of Automotive Engineers honors course. A 3.50 or higher cumula- Continuing students should submit tive grade-point average is required at scholarship applications to the head of Society of Automotive Engineers Racing the time of the award. Completion of the Team the school in which they are majoring General Honors Award is noted on the prior to May 1. In this manner they will Society of Automotive Engineers–CEAT student's official transcript. also be considered for any departmental Mini-Baja Team The College Honors Award is earned scholarships for which they may be Society of Automotive Engineers–Engi- by completing a minimum of 12 honors eligible as well as for any CEAT scholar- neering Technology Mini-Baja Team credit hours in upper-division courses ship. Students who have not selected a Society of Black Engineers, Technolo- with grades of "A" or "B." The 12 credit major should submit their applications to gists & Architects hours must include a senior honors the Office of Student Academic Services. thesis or senior honors project with a Society of Fire Protection Engineers public presentation of the results. A 3.50 Society of Hispanic Engineers or higher cumulative grade-point aver- Concurrent Enrollment Society of Manufacturing Engineers age is required at the time of the award. If a student expects to apply credits Society of Women Engineers Completion of the College Honors Award toward a degree at OSU that are to be is noted on the student's official tran- earned at another institution or through Student Association of Fire Investigators script. correspondence or extension, while Tau Alpha Pi (technology students honor Students who complete a minimum of enrolled in one of the programs of the society) 39 honors credit hours with grades of "A" College of Engineering, Architecture and Tau Beta Pi (engineering students honor or "B" and have received both the Gen- Technology, permission must be ob- society) eral Honors Award and the College tained in advance. It is the belief of the Honors Award will be granted the faculty of the College that such enroll- bachelor's degree with honors. This ment detracts from the educational pro- CEAT Honors Program recognition is reflected on the student's cess at this institution, and can be justi- The Honors College provides opportu- official transcript and on a special honors fied only in the most unusual circum- nities for challenges for undergraduate diploma. stances. Normally, if the material for students of unusually high ability, motiva- which such permission is sought is avail- tion and initiative. Honors classes, semi- able at OSU, permission will not be nars and independent study courses are Scholarships granted, nor will retroactive permission structured to put interested students and Several scholarships are funded be granted in any circumstances. teachers together in ways which encour- through private donations, alumni gifts, age discussion and a mature approach and industries, and vary in amounts from to learning. $400 to over $5,000 per year. High School Preparation Each honors course completed with These scholarships are available for Beginning engineering students who have completed two units of algebra and an "A" or "B" grade is identified on the freshman through senior students, and student's transcript as such. A special are awarded primarily on the basis of one each in plane geometry and trigo- bachelor's degree honors diploma is academic achievement and leadership nometry/analysis in high school should be prepared to enter at the expected conferred upon graduation for success- potential. However, during the selection ful completion of all Honors College process consideration may be given to level in mathematics. In addition, stu- requirements. financial need and other factors. Fresh- dents who can should obtain high school credit in one unit of general chemistry, Qualified high school scholars are man students should normally have an ACT composite score of 29 or higher and one unit of general physics, and a eligible for The Honors College begin- course in calculus, if available. ning with their first enrollment at OSU as be in the top 10 percent of their high Oklahoma State University offers freshmen. Eligibility is based on a com- school graduating class to be competi- posite ACT score of 27-29 and a high tive for CEAT scholarships. course work in algebra, trigonometry and school grade-point average of 3.75 or Each school or department within the preparatory chemistry for students who were unable to obtain this work during higher, or an ACT score of 30 or higher College normally has scholarship funds with a 3.50 high school grade-point available. These are administered high school. However, such credit does average. Students other than new fresh- through that school or department rather not count toward the minimum number of semester hours specified for the B.S. men may enter the Honors Program if than through the College's scholarship they have a cumulative grade-point committee. However, a separate applica- degree in engineering. average of at least 3.25. Students should tion form is not required. General chemistry, college algebra and trigonometry credits may count contact The Honors College, 509 Edmon Scholarship application forms for Low Library, for eligibility forms. transfer students may be obtained by toward B.S. degrees in engineering tech- Honors Recognition. The General Hon- contacting the Office of Student Aca- nology, and general chemistry may be used as an elective in architecture. ors Award is earned by completing a demic Services, CEAT, 101 Engineering minimum of 21 honors credit hours with North, OSU, Stillwater, OK 74078. grades of "A" or "B." At least three honors Freshman scholarship applications General Education credit hours must be completed in each should be completed and on file by Feb- of four of the following areas: (1) English, ruary 1 preceding the academic year for Requirements speech communication and foreign which the student expects to receive the For students in Engineering, Architec- languages (2000 level or higher), scholarship in order to assure full consid- ture and Technology, courses in the (2) humanities, (3) mathematics, statistics eration. The OSU Freshman Fee Waiver humanities and social sciences provide and computer science, (4) natural sci- and Scholarship form should be submit- both a broadening of the education and ence, (5) social science, and (6) other ted to the Office of University Scholar- essential background for addressing the courses with honors credit. Three of the ships. Since copies of these applications critical issues in society. Students should

Oklahoma State University 121 contact an adviser in the CEAT Office of Master of Science and Doctor of Phi- Services for one or two semesters in Student Academic Services to select losophy. These degree programs are order to fully evaluate their qualifications sequences of courses that meet both of available in each engineering school to for admission to pre-engineering. After these objectives and satisfy the OSU prepare engineers for careers in ad- grades are received each semester, general education requirements. vanced engineering, research and de- such students may be evaluated and, if velopment. The programs are described qualified, will be admitted to pre-engi- under each school's headings, and in neering. the "Graduate College" section of the International student applications must Schools of Engineering Catalog. be received by June 15, November 1 Each of the schools of engineering The College of Engineering, Architec- and April 1 for the fall, spring and sum- offer bachelor's, master of science, and ture and Technology also participates in mer terms, respectively, to be considered doctor of philosophy degree programs. interdisciplinary Master of Science pro- for admission to pre-engineering. The common curricular objectives for the grams in control systems engineering, Admission to the Professional engineering programs are to develop engineering and technology manage- Schools. In each school of engineering each student's: (1) capability to delineate ment, health care administration, and the lower-division course work is de- and solve in a practical way the engi- telecommunications systems manage- voted to preparing the student for profes- neering problems of society, (2) sensitiv- ment. The Master of Manufacturing Sys- sional school. ity to the socially-related technical prob- tems Engineering is also offered in the To be admitted to one of the profes- lems which confront the profession, College. All of these programs are avail- sional schools of engineering, the stu- (3) understanding of the ethical charac- able using distance learning technolo- dent must have: teristics of the engineering profession gies and most may be taken by resident and practice, (4) understanding of the students on campus. See the "Graduate 1. Completed a minimum of 60 semes- engineering responsibility to protect both College" section of this catalog for further ter credit hours in an accredited occupational and public health and information. institution of higher learning. safety, and (5) ability to maintain profes- 2. Demonstrated an acceptable level sional competence through life-long of competence in subject material learning. Admission Requirements comparable to that covered in Pre- All new engineering students at Okla- engineering, i.e., General Education homa State University are first admitted to and Common Pre-engineering. Such The Professional School the preprofessional school program. demonstration may be by comple- Concept Regardless of previous background all tion of course work or by examina- new engineering students must enroll in In accord with the professional nature tion with not more than half the re- ENGR 1111. Students transferring to of a career in engineering, a student quirements satisfied by examination. entering OSU is admitted into the pre- preprofessional school from another 3. Been formally accepted by a profes- major at OSU or University Academic engineering program, consisting of the sional school. Services must meet the same require- course work normally taken the first two An acceptable level of competence years of an engineering curriculum. Near ments for admission as a student transferring from another college or university. for admission to a professional school the completion of the pre-engineering may be demonstrated by: course work, the student is considered Resident transfer students will be a. Completion of the preprofessional for admission to one of the professional admitted directly to preprofessional school requirements as designated schools of the College to continue in the school if they satisfy all OSU resident on the flow chart corresponding to upper-division program. Upon meeting transfer student requirements and have a the student's matriculation date and admission standards the student then GPA of at least 2.00 not to include activ- major, with an overall grade-point pursues a curriculum leading to the B.S. ity, performance or remedial courses in average of 2.30 or higher in these degree or graduate education in his or the most recent semester completed. courses. Students may be deficient her discipline. Nonresident transfer students admitted in no more than nine of these hours, Preprofessional School. The content of to OSU may enter directly to prepro- and must have completed the re- the pre-engineering program is similar fessional school if they appear to have quired sequences in calculus, gen- for most engineering specialities, and the ability to make satisfactory progress eral physics, general chemistry, includes course work devoted to math- toward an engineering degree as indi- English composition, and at least ematics through calculus and differential cated by the following: two engineering science courses. equations, communication skills, general 1. An overall GPA of at least 2.70, and b. Final grades of "C" or better in all chemistry, general physics, engineering 2. A GPA of at least 2.50 over all math- courses submitted to meet the sciences, social sciences, and humani- ematics, physical science, engi- University's English composition ties. neering science and engineering requirement. Professional School. Upon formal courses, and c. Completion at OSU of at least 12 admission to the professional school of 3. A GPA of at least 2.00 (in at least 12 semester credit hours of courses his or her choice, the student proceeds hours if a full-time student) in the required for the degree, with a through the junior and senior years of the most recent semester completed. grade-point average of 2.30 or degree program, fulfilling "Major Require- higher in these courses. This must ments" as listed on the degree require- For these purposes, all GPAs are include at least nine hours of techni- ments sheets in the publication Under- calculated using only the last grade in cal subjects with a GPA of 2.50 or graduate Programs and Requirements any repeated course. higher. that is considered a companion docu- Students not directly admissible to ment to this Catalog. Upon completion of preprofessional school but those who d. Achievement of an overall grade- all degree requirements, the student is meet OSU requirements for admission point average of 2.50 or higher in the awarded the Bachelor of Science de- may be admitted to University Academic required mathematics, physics, gree. chemistry, engineering science and

122 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology engineering courses completed choice, his or her activities at OSU, and prior to admission to a professional on other academic matters. An aca- Biosystems and school and final grades of "C" or demic file is created for each student at better in each of these courses. the time of initial enrollment. Agricultural For these purposes, all GPAs are Each student and his or her adviser calculated using only the last grade in must carefully select elective courses to repeated courses. Individual schools meet the curriculum objectives and Engineering may impose higher standards for admis- accreditation criteria. Specific criteria sion. Currently, the School of Electrical include appropriate computer-based Professor and Head Ronald L. Elliott, and Computer Engineering requires a experiences, knowledge of probability Ph.D., P.E. 2.60 and 2.70 respectively where 2.30 and statistics, competence in written and The School of Biosystems and Agricul- and 2.50 are indicated in a., c., and d. oral communications, an understanding tural Engineering is administered jointly above. of ethical, social, economic and safety by the College of Agricultural Sciences In addition, if the number of qualified considerations, and engineering design and Natural Resources and the College professional school applicants to a given experiences that are integrated through- of Engineering, Architecture, and Tech- professional school exceeds the number out the curriculum. The engineering nology. that can be provided a quality program design experiences begin with ENGR Biosystems engineers are profession- with the resources available, the number 1322, 1332, 1342 or 1352 (depending on als who create and adapt engineering admitted each year to that professional the student's major) and culminate with a knowledge and technologies for the school will be limited. In that event, prior- major engineering design experience efficient and effective production, pro- ity for admission will be given to pre- specified on the degree requirement cessing, storage, handling and distribu- engineering students on a best qualified sheet. The adviser assists the student in tion of food, feed, fiber and other biologi- basis as determined by the grade-point this effort and tries to assure accuracy cal products, while at the same time average in relevant courses taken and and compliance; however, the ultimate providing for a quality environment and completed at OSU and professional responsibility for meeting degree require- preserving and protecting natural re- potential. This practice will preserve the ments rests with the student. sources. Subject-matter specialization is high standards demanded of a quality provided through the following under- educational experience sought by stu- graduate option areas: food and dents and is necessary so that OSU General Education bioprocessing, environment and natural graduates will continue to be highly Requirements resources, biomechanical, and general regarded. As an example, a maximum of Opportunities to satisfy General Edu- agricultural engineering. 90 new students can be admitted each cation requirements with required Biosystems engineering courses year to the professional school of Me- courses in the schools of engineering integrate engineering sciences, physical chanical and Aerospace Engineering. include: sciences, and biological sciences, and Students may enroll in no more than English. Students are required to com- tech students to address real-world chal- nine hours of upper-division major re- plete a course in technical report writing. lenges. With the guidance of experi- quirements prior to admission to profes- Thus, students making an "A" or "B" in the enced faculty, students work both as sional school unless they secure permis- first English composition course (ENGL individuals and in teams to design cre- sion from the head of the school. 1113), need not take ENGL 1213, and ative solutions to complex problems. may take ENGL 3323, to meet both the The overall objective of the under- General Education requirement for En- graduate biosystems engineering degree Class Placement glish and the College requirement for program is to provide the comprehensive The selection of the initial chemistry technical writing. education necessary to prepare students and mathematics courses for an entering Humanities and Social Science. Engi- for successful, productive and rewarding student in the College of Engineering, neering students must complete a total of careers in engineering for agricultural, Architecture and Technology is deter- 18 semester credit hours to meet this food and biological systems. Graduates mined by the amount of and grades in requirement. By taking American history of the program will: mathematics or chemistry completed in and political science, six additional be able to apply mathematical, physical, his or her high school program, and ACT hours of social and behavioral sciences, engineering, and biological principles test scores. When appropriate, students and six hours of humanities, the 18 hours with a strong background can obtain needed to understand, analyze, and will meet the University's requirements in solve problems in food, agricultural, academic credit by advanced standing these areas. Humanities and Social environmental and biological systems. examination or by College Level Exami- Science courses must be selected with be effective in oral, written and visual nation Program (CLEP) tests. the assistance of a CEAT adviser in order communications. to assure compliance with accreditation requirements and the University's re- be self-motivated in accomplishing tasks, Academic Advising quirement for an International Dimen- both as an individual, and as a con- The College's Office of Student Aca- sion. tributor to multi-disciplinary teams. demic Services provides advisement for be able to understand the social, envi- all pre-engineering students. When a ronmental, safety and economic im- student has gained admission to a pro- pact of their work in local and global fessional school of engineering, he or contexts, and to perform in a profes- she will be assigned a faculty adviser in sional and ethical manner. the school. be committed to enhancing knowledge Each student is personally advised in and skills through continuing educa- the planning and scheduling of his or her tion. course work and is counseled and advised individually on matters of career

Oklahoma State University 123 The undergraduate educational pro- computational tools are introduced and Board for Engineering and Technology. gram is divided into two components— used as a part of their problem-solving Students without accredited degrees preprofessional and professional. In the experiences. Finally, the students' expe- may be admitted provisionally and may preprofessional portion of the biosystems riences in solving ever-more-challenging be required to take additional courses. engineering program (usually equivalent problems enables them to continue to A student must be accepted by an to two years of study) the focus is on the learn independently throughout their adviser in the department prior to official underlying biological, physical, chemical professional careers. admission to the graduate program. and mathematical principles of engineer- A wide variety of employment opportu- ing, supplemented by appropriate gen- Degree Requirements. A candidate for nities are available for biosystems engi- either of the graduate degrees listed eral education courses in English, social neers in industry, public service and sciences and humanities. Students who above follows an approved plan of study education. Some of these opportunities which must satisfy at least the minimum demonstrate proficiency in this portion of include positions in governmental agen- the program are eligible for admission to University requirements for that particular cies, consulting, engineering firms, and degree. the professional school in biosystems agricultural and food equipment indus- engineering. tries. Biosystems engineers are em- The professional school of biosystems ployed throughout the U.S. as well as engineering curriculum (typically two internationally. years) builds systematically upon the Students interested in a degree in Chemical scientific knowledge acquired in the biosystems engineering may initially preprofessional curriculum. In profes- enroll in either the College of Engineer- Engineering sional school, students have the opportu- ing, Architecture and Technology or the nity to focus on the option areas given College of Agricultural Sciences and above. The degree is accredited by the Professor and Head R. Russell Natural Resources. Students who enroll Rhinehart, Ph.D. Engineering Accreditation Commission in the College of Agricultural Sciences of the Accreditation Board for Engineer- and Natural Resources should request a Chemical engineers use the language ing and Technology under criteria for biosystems engineering adviser and of mathematics to describe the chemical agricultural engineering and similarly transfer to the College of Engineering, and physical behavior of molecules named programs. Architecture and Technology by the end (solid, liquid, gas, or plasma). This ability Each professional school course of their first semester. is used to design and operate processes builds upon preceding engineering that produce useful products. Chemical courses to develop in the student the engineers work in a wide range of indus- ability to identify and solve meaningful Graduate Programs tries that make pharmaceuticals, fuels, engineering problems. The course work The School of Biosystems and Agricul- biochemicals, semiconductor materials, is specifically sequenced and interre- tural Engineering offers programs lead- foods, plastics, paper, petroleum prod- lated to provide design experience at ing to the Master of Science and Doctor ucts and chemicals. Key to providing a each level, leading to progressively more of Philosophy degrees. These degrees benefit to society, chemical engineers complex, open-ended problems. The emphasize research and development. are responsible for resource conservation, minimizing pollution, minimizing course work incorporates the social and Excellent laboratory and computer costs, and maximizing quality and safety economic aspects of technical prob- facilities are available for students to lems, and stresses the responsibilities as of processes that make the products. explore research and design in such engineering professionals to behave areas as bioprocessing and food engi- The emphasis on the chemical nature ethically and promote occupational and neering, machine vision, sensor and of everything people use is what makes public safety. The program culminates in control technology, waste management chemical engineers different from other senior year design courses in which and utilization, hydrology, water quality, engineers. The emphasis on the pro- students integrate the analysis, synthesis porous media flow, and intelligent sys- cesses that make the products is what and other abilities they have developed tems for agricultural production. makes chemical engineers different from throughout the earlier portions of their chemists. study into a capstone experience. At this Research projects are supported by Chemical engineers often find them- point, they are able to design compo- the Agricultural Experiment Station and selves defining a problem or product, nents, systems and processes that meet by state, federal and private grants and developing a process to do what is specific requirements, including such contracts. A well-trained faculty, many of needed, and then designing the plant to pertinent societal considerations as whom are registered professional engi- carry out the process. After the plant is ethics, safety, environmental impact and neers with research, consulting and started, chemical engineers commonly aesthetics. The students have also de- design experience, guide the graduate manage operations, oversee equipment veloped and displayed the ability to students' activities and plan programs to maintenance, and supervise control of conduct experiments essential to spe- meet students' needs. Graduate students product quality. They trouble-shoot the cific studies and to analyze the experi- design experiments and special equip- problems which hinder smooth opera- mental results and draw meaningful ment to conduct their work. They are tions, and they plan for future expansions conclusions. expected to demonstrate, by supporting research or by designs, the ability to or improvements. Their training and An integral part of this education con- identify a problem, define alternatives, knowledge make them well qualified to tinuum from basic science through com- propose a solution, organize a design or market the products from a plant, the prehensive engineering design are an experimental investigation, carry it to processing equipment for plants, or even learning experiences that facilitate the completion and report the results. the complete plant itself. The varied students' abilities to function effectively in background and experience of chemical both individual and team environments. Admission Requirements. Admission to engineers make them ideally suited for either the Master of Science or Doctor of Moreover, the program provides every advancement into top-level managerial Philosophy degree program requires graduate with adequate learning experi- and executive positions. ences to develop effective written and graduation from an engineering curricu- oral communication skills. State-of-the-art lum accredited by the Accreditation

124 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Educational Objectives In the preprofessional portion of the lated to provide design experience at chemical engineering program (usually each level, leading to progressively more Educational objectives for the School equivalent to two years of study), the complex, open-ended problems. The of Chemical Engineering desire that focus is on the underlying scientific and course work includes sensitizing stu- within the first few years after graduation, mathematical principles of engineering, dents to socially-related technical prob- graduates will have demonstrated the supplemented by appropriate general lems and their responsibilities as engi- ability to: education courses in English, social neering professionals to behave ethically 1. Work in a manner that is character- sciences and humanities. Students who and protect occupational and public ized as "good engineering", e.g., demonstrate proficiency in this portion of safety. The program culminates in the a. Deliver things and procedures the program are eligible for admission to senior-year design courses in which the that work within the comprehen- the professional school. students integrate the analysis, synthesis sive situation. The curriculum in the professional and other abilities they have developed throughout the earlier portions of their b. Creatively use fundamental prin- school (typically the second two years) study into a capstone experience. At this ciples, knowledge, skills, and builds systematically upon the scientific knowledge acquired in the point, they will be able to design compo- state-of-the-art tools in a careful, nents, systems and processes that meet legitimate way. preprofessional curriculum. In professional school, students have the opportu- specific requirements, including such c. Appropriately balance sufficiency, nity to focus in one of three emphasis pertinent societal considerations as uncertainty, and risk with perfec- areas: (1) the regular course prepares a ethics, safety, environmental impact and tion. graduate for a wide range of employment aesthetics. The students will have devel- d. Use care for human welfare as a opportunities; (2) the biomedical and oped and displayed the ability to design primary value. premedical options are for those who and conduct experiments essential to e. Work effectively within both team wish preparation for medical school or specific studies, and to analyze the ex- and individual environments. seek employment in bio-related profes- perimental results and draw meaningful sions; and (3) the environmental option is conclusions within an enterprise context. f. Learn and apply job-specific technology. for those who wish to emphasize envi- An integral part of this educational ronmentally-related studies. Each em- continuum from basic science through 2. Be professional partners with both phasis area is accredited under the comprehensive engineering design are employer and community, and cre- basic level ABET criteria for chemical learning experiences that facilitate the ate value, e.g., engineering programs and each pre- students' abilities to function effectively in a. Have a desire to contribute and pares a student for success in both em- both individual and team environments. succeed. ployment and graduate study at OSU or Moreover, the program provides every b. Learn the culture, mores, and other universities. A more complete graduate with adequate learning experi- values of the new environment description of exact degree requirements ences to develop effective written and and operate in a manner that is for the bachelor's-level curricula is given oral communication skills. State-of-the-art acceptable and credible to the in the publication Undergraduate Pro- computational tools are introduced and system. grams and Requirements at OSU. used as a part of their problem-solving experiences. Finally, the students' expe- c. Communicate effectively so that Admission requirements for the professional school are: riences in solving ever-more-challenging the system accepts the problems give's them the ability to con- deliverables. Completion of at least 60 college level tinue to learn independently throughout d. Be self-developing and self-actu- semester credit hours (SCH). their professional careers. alizing. Completion of at least 12 SCH from OSU. Upon completing the B.S. studies the e. Effectively use company re- Completion of at least 51 SCH from the qualified student is encouraged to con- sources. preprofessional school courses. tinue in the master's program. f. Develop relationships that are Completion of MATH 2145, 2155, and beneficial for long-term team 2233; PHYS 2014 and 2114; CHEM effectiveness. 1515, 3053, and 3153; ENSC 2213 Graduate Programs g. Learn enterprise objectives so and 3233; CHE 2033, ENGL 1013 (or The School of Chemical Engineering that contributions are guided by 1113 or 1313), and, if required, ENGL offers programs leading to the Master of mission-critical issues. 1033 (or 1213 or 1413). Science and Doctor of Philosophy. A An overall GPA of 2.30 or better at OSU. program of independent study and re- h. Be receptive to and a catalyst for search on a project under the direction change (personal, organizational, A GPA of 2.50 or better, in all of the col- of a member of the Graduate Faculty will technical). lege-level science and engineering be satisfactorily completed by all gradu- 3. Enjoy life, e.g., courses taken at OSU and required for ate students. For the Master of Science the B.S. These courses depend on a. Enjoy work. candidate, the project may result in a degree option, but include MATH, thesis. For the Doctor of Philosophy b. Engineer personal life. STAT, PHYS, CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, candidate, the project will result in his or c. Grow. ENGR, ENSC, CHE, etc. her dissertation. The goal of the B.S. degree program is A final grade of "C" or better in each of Admission Requirements. Admission to to produce graduates who possess these technical and English courses. either the Master of Science or Doctor of broad-based knowledge, skills and judg- Each professional school course Philosophy degree program requires ment that prepares them to succeed in builds upon the preceding chemical graduation from a chemical engineering the profession of engineering or in further engineering courses to develop the curriculum approved by the Accredita- studies at the graduate level including ability to identify and solve meaningful tion Board for Engineering and Technol- medical school. To achieve this goal, the engineering problems. The course work ogy (ABET). Graduates from other cur- program is designed to progressively is specifically sequenced and interre- ricula should submit transcripts to the develop both technical and human skills.

Oklahoma State University 125 head of the School of Chemical Engi- way that will encourage their application Oklahoma State University and the neering for evaluation. to the solution of practical problems. University of Oklahoma established the The Master of Science Degree. General Elective courses give experience in the Oklahoma Transportation Center (OTC) requirements for the Master of Science solution of typical problems and develop as a cooperative venture with the Okla- degree in chemical engineering are 30 the judgment and confidence of the homa Department of Transportation semester credit hours of work beyond the student engineer. (ODOT), and other transportation agen- B.S. degree and an acceptable thesis. At The goals of the School are to provide cies, operators and suppliers. The mis- least 18 hours must be in class work and a curriculum that is effective and bal- sion of the Center is to develop and a minimum of six hours of credit is re- anced among the major areas of civil transmit knowledge through research, quired for thesis research. The courses engineering practice; to provide practi- training, technical assistance, and tech- taken must include CHE 5123, 5213, cal exposure to laboratory, computa- nology transfer to enhance the transpor- 5743, and 5843. tional, and design experiences that will tation systems that touch the lives of the people of Oklahoma and the nation. This The Doctor of Philosophy Degree. The enhance performance in the practice of civil engineering; to enhance communi- mission is straightforward; it is to solve general credit requirement is a minimum problems in all areas of transportation. of 90 semester credit hours beyond the cative skills; to encourage and experi- B.S. degree including at least 36 hours of ence in team participation; and to ensure credit for research and at least 30 hours student understanding of the ethical and Graduate Programs of class work. The courses must include societal responsibilities of professional CHE 5123, 5213, 5743, 5843, and 6703. practice. Program curricula requirements The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers five programs leading Each student is responsible for consulta- are outlined in the publication Under- to post-baccalaureate degrees—the tion with his or her advisory committee in graduate Program and Requirements that preparing the study plan. is considered a companion document to Master of Civil Engineering degree, the the Catalog. The civil and environmental Master of Environmental Engineering program is accredited by the Engineer- degree, the Master of Science degree in ing Accreditation Commission of the civil engineering, the Master of Science Accreditation Board for Engineering and degree in environmental engineering, Civil and Technology under the criteria for civil and the Doctor of Philosophy degree. and similarly named engineering pro- The Master of Civil Engineering and the grams. Master of Environmental Engineering Environmental degrees are graduate professional de- Design talents are developed through a series of courses in which the design grees with increased emphasis on professional practice through a broad spec- Engineering component is integrated into course trum of management, economic and instruction. The first design experience Professor and Head Gorman Gilbert, occurs in the freshman year with a com- technical studies and the incorporation of actual engineering design experience Ph.D. puter-aided design course. Concrete, before graduation. The Master of Sci- Civil engineers build the future. The steel, geotechnical and environmental design experiences occur in junior and ence degree, on the other hand, is char- exceptional diversity of professional acterized by a higher degree of technical senior level courses. The design compo- practice in civil engineering presents specialization in a particular area of many career opportunities for students nent is culminated by a senior design experience using previous design expo- study. The Doctor of Philosophy degree well-founded in the physical sciences, is designed to prepare a student for sure. The design requirements are pro- mathematics, and engineering sciences. research and for the teaching profession The concern of civil engineers is a vided in the publication Undergraduate Programs and Requirements. in engineering. person's environment—its design, its Major areas of study in the School are Engineering ethics, occupational and control, its construction, control, alter- applied mechanics, structural analysis ation and utilization. Civil engineers plan, public health and safety issues; teamwork; contemporary issues involving and design, transportation, construction design and construct buildings, high- engineering and management, geotech- state, federal and local government ways, waterway and railway systems, nical engineering, water resources, and harbors and shipping facilities, systems issues; and professional practice are integrated into the course curriculum. environmental engineering. Research in for the treatment and distribution of water all major fields is continuously pursued. and for the collection and treatment of Some degree of specialization is pro- Master of Civil Engineering candidates sewage and industrial waste, dams and vided through the choice of elective may choose either to specialize or to hydroelectric works, airports and termi- courses in structures, engineering me- engage in a broadly based program of nals, structures of every kind including chanics, transportation engineering, soil study, in accordance with an approved buildings, bridges, towers, industrial mechanics and foundations, construc- and purposeful plan of study. plants, tunnels and subway systems, tion engineering and management, envi- Admission Requirements. Candidates schemes for the control of water and air ronmental engineering and water re- for the Master of Science or Doctor of pollution, and many other works of gen- sources. There is a designated emphasis eral benefit to society. for those students wishing to concentrate Philosophy degree must have graduated from a civil engineering curriculum ac- more heavily in the environmental area The professional curriculum in civil credited by the Accreditation Board for engineering is based on the pre-engi- of practice. The environmental emphasis is accredited as a civil engineering pro- Engineering and Technology. Graduates neering courses in mathematics, physi- from other curricula and schools should gram. Strong support for various parts of cal sciences and engineering sciences. submit transcripts to the head of the On this foundation, required courses the program are given by the depart- ments of Industrial Engineering and School of Civil and Environmental Engi- train the student in the basic skills neering for evaluation. Admission to the Management, Mechanical and Aero- needed for the professional practice of Master of Science in environmental civil engineering and provide the tools for space Engineering, Agronomy, Chemis- try, Geology, and Microbiology. engineering degree program is permitted more advanced study. Engineering for students who meet the minimum theory and principles are developed in a

126 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology prerequisites as established by the ovens, but the future impact will be even facilities, communication systems, power School of Civil and Environmental Engi- more astounding on worldwide satellite systems and process control systems. neering. communications, energy conservation, These students will work directly with Degree Requirements. All degree pro- automation of industrial plants, oil and microprocessors, microcomputers, and grams follow an approved plan of study gas exploration, electrical power genera- minicomputers and develop special that must be submitted at a designated tion and distribution, to mention a few. electronic circuits for interfacing these time. All programs are characterized by The curriculum is planned to provide computers to various peripheral devices. the flexibility available in a study plan that skills in the analysis of engineering prob- In addition to the laboratories devoted is designed to satisfy the particular needs lems and the design of solutions to those to research, separate instructional labo- of the student, while conforming to the programs. It provides experience in ratories give students "hands-on" experi- general requirements implied by the title working as a team member on design ence in microcomputers, minicomputers, of the degree and specified by the Uni- projects. Emphasis is placed on the digital logic design, electronics, electri- versity. development of both written and oral cal machinery, networks, instrumentation The Master of Science degree in ei- communications skills and the concept and electromagnetics. In most instances, ther civil or environmental engineering of professionalism including the impor- the student is guided through laboratory requires the completion of at least 30 tance of life-long learning. exercises which are closely related to semester credit hours beyond the The School of Electrical and Computer classroom lectures. Here the student has bachelor's degree, including a research Engineering offers a full range of under- the opportunity to verify theoretical prin- thesis for which not more than six semes- graduate and graduate program choices. ciples and design concepts presented in ter credit hours may be granted. The A degree in electrical or computer engi- the lectures. In other courses, the labora- non-thesis option (32 semester credit neering is also an excellent foundation tory formats are more open-ended, allow- hours) described in the "Graduate Col- for graduate work in other professional ing the student to experiment freely and lege" section may be permitted at the fields such as medicine and law. Many exercise individual discretion in discov- discretion of the student's advisory com- graduates also pursue advanced pro- ering experimental results. mittee. grams in business and management This emphasis area, as part of the The Doctor of Philosophy degree after earning a degree in engineering. electrical engineering program de- requires the completion of at least 90 The undergraduate electrical and scribed above, is accredited by the Engi- semester credit hours of course work computer engineering program at Okla- neering Accreditation Commission of the beyond the bachelor's degree, including homa State University prepares each Accreditation Board for Engineering and not more than 30 semester credit hours graduate for a life-long professional Technology under the criteria for electri- for the research thesis. In addition, the career. During the first two years, stu- cal and similarly named engineering candidate must complete six semester dents complete a carefully designed pre- programs. credit hours of course work in an area engineering program consisting of math- such as languages, mathematics, statis- ematics, physical sciences, engineering tics, experimental techniques, research sciences, introductory electrical engi- Graduate Programs methodology, or similitude, (as specified neering courses, and selected courses The School of Electrical and Computer by the advisory committee) that will facili- in the humanities and social sciences. Engineering offers two graduate degrees: tate his or her research effort. Generally, During the final two years of the program, Master of Science and Doctor of Philoso- official admission as a candidate for the each student concentrates his or her phy. Students interested in a Master of Doctor of Philosophy degree in any pro- study on electrical and computer engi- Electrical Engineering degree program gram offered by the School will not be neering subjects and can elect from the should contact the department head. granted until a member of the Graduate following areas: computer engineering, The Master of Science degree is de- Faculty in the School agrees to serve as electronics, energy systems, communi- signed for students interested in careers major (or thesis) adviser for the prospec- cations, control systems, electromag- in industry and government service that tive candidate. netics, solid state devices, optics, and emphasize advanced design, develop- network theory/signal processing. Spe- ment, and research methods for high cific elective courses must be selected technology. This degree incorporates to assure that the design experience is additional advanced course work and integrated throughout the curriculum, on-campus creative activities. Electrical and culminating in the two major design The Doctor of Philosophy degree is courses at the senior level. designed to prepare the student for high- Computer level research and development posi- Computer Engineering tions in industry and government and for Engineering the teaching profession in engineering, A special emphasis area in computer and is distinguished by the emphasis on Professor and Head engineering is offered by the School of research and by the incorporation of a Michael A. Soderstrand, Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering. doctoral thesis. This area is designed for students who have a strong interest in computers and Students may select course work and desire to gain a full understanding of both participate in research and design Electrical Engineering the electronic hardware and the pro- projects in the following areas: computer gramming software aspects of modern engineering, energy systems, control The electrical engineering program computer systems. A student in the com- theory, communications, signal/speech/ provides the fundamentals for a career in puter engineering emphasis area will image processing, electromagnetics, many related areas. All around is seen also gain a detailed knowledge of one or electronics, network theory, solid-state the astounding impact of microelectron- more applications where computers are devices, artificial intelligence, parallel ics on consumer products such as being used as integral components of processing, optoelectronics and lasers. calculators, electronic watches, TV advanced engineering systems; ex- In addition, students may elect a games, home computers and microwave amples are instrumentation and test multidisciplinary program that crosses

Oklahoma State University 127 departmental lines and emphasizes the gation of a research problem in a chosen The School of Industrial Engineering application of electrical engineering and field of specialization that leads to a and Management's vision is to be inter- systems theory to complex problems contribution to knowledge, as presented nationally recognized by industry and involving the interaction of engineering in a dissertation. For this degree the academia for excellence in education, systems and technology with social, Graduate College requires a minimum of research, extension and service. Its economic and environmental processes. 90 credit hours for acceptable academic mission is to discover, verify, integrate Admission Requirements. Admission to work beyond the bachelor's degree, and transfer knowledge and methodolo- the Graduate College, as described including credit for the dissertation. gies relating to enterprise design and under "General Regulations" in the The School of Electrical and Computer management, information technology, "Graduate College" section of the Cata- Engineering also participates in the and modeling and optimization for the log is the first step for those students Master of Control Systems Engineering benefit of students, research sponsors proceeding toward advanced degrees. and the Master of Manufacturing Systems and the technical community. The fac- Graduation with high scholastic perfor- Engineering programs. (See "Graduate ulty, students and staff work together to mance from an electrical engineering Programs" under "Industrial Engineering build and maintain a learning and curriculum accredited by the Accredita- and Management," and "Telecommuni- mentoring environment where: tion Board for Engineering and Technol- cations Management" in the "Graduate innovative practices are developed, ogy qualifies the student for admission to College" section.) tested and validated. the School of Electrical and Computer knowledge and practices are shared. Engineering as a candidate for the advanced degrees offered. each individual develops to his or her full potential. Graduates from non-engineering fields such as mathematics, physics and com- Industrial professional ethics are practiced at all puter science are also admitted to the times. School of Electrical and Computer Engi- Engineering and The educational program emphasizes neering M.S. and Ph.D. graduate pro- the application of technologies and grams, if an evaluation of their transcripts Management tools in the short term, and the ability indicates they are prepared to take to discover, acquire, and adapt new graduate-level course work in electrical Professor and Head William J. knowledge and skills in the long term, engineering, or can be expected to do so Kolarik, Ph.D., P.E. such that graduates are prepared to: after a reasonable amount of remedial Industrial engineering and manage- define, analyze and solve complex course work. This condition also applies ment (IE&M) focuses on production sys- problems within and between enter- to graduates of unaccredited engineer- tems that provide products (goods and prises. ing programs and engineering technol- services) for customers throughout the discover, understand and incorporate ogy programs. world. Industrial engineers define, de- appropriate new technologies in the Degree Requirements. The Master of sign, build, operate, and improve produc- design and operation of enterprises. Science degree is awarded to those tion processes that convert resources to lead and manage design, develop- students who successfully complete an products effectively (e.g., high quality), ment and improvement efforts that approved plan of study under one of two efficiently (e.g., high productivity), and benefit customers, employees and possible options. If a thesis is written, 30 safely. stakeholders. semester credit hours are required, in- People are the fundamental compo- cluding six hours credit for the thesis. If function in culturally diverse teams, nent of production systems–people pro- no thesis is written, 32 semester credit communicate in a professional man- vide the creativity and leadership essen- hours are required, including two hours ner, and uphold the ethical standards tial to make things happen. Hence, in- credit for a creative activity. To be ap- of the engineering profession. dustrial engineering is the most people- proved, a plan of study will include, as a oriented discipline within the engineer- Graduating baccalaureate students minimum, 18 hours of 5000-level ing family. Industrial engineers are possess an understanding of funda- courses in electrical and computer engi- trained to think in both broad and specific mental industrial engineering and neering. Most plans of study include terms. Practicing industrial engineers management concepts, methodolo- additional 5000-level courses, depend- understand business parameters as well gies and technologies as demon- ing upon the background and particular as physical and social parameters within strated by: educational goals of the student, and the production systems. This breadth allows an ability to apply knowledge of math- minimum stated above is allowed only industrial engineers to function effec- ematics, probability and statistics, when a specific interdisciplinary plan of tively in a wide spectrum of activities science, engineering, and engineer- study is approved by the faculty. Each ranging from strategic business planning ing economy. student is encouraged to include to detailed task design. The wide-angle courses in supporting disciplines such an ability to design and conduct ex- vision of industrial engineering provides as mathematics, computer science, periments involving risk and uncer- career flexibility, leading to high-level statistics, business or other engineering tainty, as well as to analyze and inter- leadership or specialized technical fields. As mentioned above, some reme- pret data. responsibilities. dial work in undergraduate electrical and an ability to design a system, compo- computer engineering may be required Industrial engineers are found in nent or process to meet desired in addition to the 30-32 hours specified manufacturing organizations (e.g., auto- needs. motive, electronics, medical, and food above. an ability to function on culturally manufacturers), service enterprises (e.g., The Doctor of Philosophy degree is diverse, multi-disciplinary teams. hospitals, banks, airlines, and consulting granted in recognition of high achieve- groups), and governmental organizations an ability to identify, formulate and ment in scholarship in course work se- (e.g., public service and regulatory orga- solve engineering problems involving lected from the broad field of electrical nizations). physical, human and economic pa- engineering, and an independent investi- rameters.

128 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology an understanding of professional and design, execution, analysis, and interpre- The Master of Industrial Engineering ethical responsibility. tation of experiments. Project work is and Management degree is a graduate an ability to communicate effectively. used to develop both technical and professional degree with increased communications skills. Technical skills emphasis on professional practice, in- the broad education necessary to are used to identify, formulate, and ad- corporating an engineering design expe- understand the impact of engineering dress engineering problems, both simple rience during the final year of study. solutions in a global and societal and complex. Communications skills are context. The Master of Science degree is char- addressed and practiced in written, oral acterized by a higher degree of technical a recognition of the need for, and an and team interaction formats. specialization in a particular field of ability to engage in life-long learning. The means to define and design de- study. This degree program is designed a knowledge of contemporary issues tailed solutions to address customer to prepare students for professional and the role of the human in enter- needs from a system-wide perspective is practice that may include research or prise activities. introduced in the sophomore year, and consulting components. an ability to use the techniques, skills reinforced through the capstone senior The Master of Science degree is in- and modern engineering tools neces- design project. Additionally, global per- tended to be especially attractive to sary for industrial engineering and spectives of production systems are industrial engineering graduates, engi- management practice. introduced and emphasized in the neering graduates from other disciplines, sophomore year so that students under- The curriculum consists of three pri- and many science majors. The Master of stand the nature of global customer mary parts: (1) general studies, (2) core Industrial Engineering and Management bases as well as global competition early engineering, and (3) professional school degree is intended for graduates from an in their studies. The curriculum is con- topics. General studies consist of ABET-accredited engineering or technol- tinually updated to assure that contem- courses such as math, statistics, chemis- ogy program. Both degree programs porary issues, thinking, and tools are try, physics, English, behavioral science, include a strong technical component integrated in course content as well as history, humanities, and arts. Core engi- and an orientation to business and man- instructional delivery. Professional re- neering courses consist of engineering agement that is complementary to a sponsibility and ethical behavior are sciences such as materials, statics, technical background. introduced and reinforced throughout the electrical circuits, fluid mechanics, and curriculum. Additionally, the need for life- The Doctor of Philosophy degree is thermodynamics. Professional school long learning after graduation is stressed. designed to carry the student to the lead- courses consist of topics such as sys- ing edge of knowledge in the profession tems thinking and analysis in engineer- Students are offered opportunities to of industrial engineering and manage- ing, economic analysis, manufacturing enhance their classroom and laboratory ment. It is intended to prepare students processes, computer-aided modeling, experiences through student organiza- for highly specialized positions, such as work analysis, operations research, tions such as the student chapter of the research and consulting in industry, quality control, experimental design, Institute of Industrial Engineers and the government and service organizations, facility location and layout, management Institute for Operation Research and the and for teaching or research positions in and leadership, production control, sys- Management Sciences. Outstanding colleges and universities. tem simulation modeling, information scholars are recognized by Alpha Pi Mu, the national honor society for industrial The Master of Manufacturing Systems systems and decision support, ergonom- Engineering degree emphasizes a broad ics and human factors, and energy and engineering students. Additionally, opportunities for internship and co-op expe- exposure to manufacturing from the water management. A capstone design perspective of the industrial, electrical experience, working with a real-world riences are offered to IE&M students so that they can gain professional experi- and mechanical engineering disciplines. organization, brings all of the classroom Students select courses from all three and lab work together in the senior year. ence during their collegiate program. Please visit our Internet site engineering disciplines. The program is Details regarding degree requirements oriented toward engineering practice in are available in the Undergraduate Pro- (www.okstate.edu/ind-engr/) for more information. integrated manufacturing systems and grams and Requirements publication. requires the student to execute an indus- The program is accredited by the Graduation. trial internship. Structured as a terminal Engineering Accreditation Commission 1. Grades of "C" or better in all techni- degree, it prepares individuals with of the Accreditation Board for Engineer- cal courses in the pre-engineering knowledge of all aspects of manufacturing and Technology under the criteria for curriculum. ing systems, including management and industrial and similarly named engineer- 2. Grades of "C" or better in all courses technical aspects of manufacturing. ing programs. that are prerequisites for IEM The basic consideration in graduate Each IE&M student, along with the courses. education in industrial engineering and faculty adviser, works out an individual 3. 2.00 major (right hand side of re- management is effective and efficient plan of study which guides them through quirement sheet) GPA. utilization of human, physical, and eco- the curriculum. The course work is se- nomic resources. Instruction in manage- quenced and interrelated to provide ment embraces both qualitative and theoretical and applied knowledge, Graduate Programs quantitative concepts, including analyti- along with hands-on laboratory and The School of Industrial Engineering cal methodologies and social consider- project experience. Students work as and Management offers graduate ations pertinent to organizations. individuals and as teams to integrate and Advanced degree programs are de- apply mathematical, scientific, and engi- programs leading to the Master of Indus- trial Engineering and Management designed with major emphasis in fields of neering knowledge and concepts in gree, the Master of Science degree, and interest such as management, manufac- order to address both traditional aca- turing systems operations research, demic questions as well as open-ended the Doctor of Philosophy degree. The School is also one of the joint sponsors of quality and reliability, facilities, energy, design and analysis challenges. Instruc- the Master of Manufacturing Systems environmental management, and enter- tion in experimental methods is inte- Engineering degree. prise modeling and supply chains. Stu- grated in the curriculum through the dents may complement industrial

Oklahoma State University 129 engineering and management courses The School of Industrial Engineering and into the ocean's depths. Because of with work in other branches of engineer- and Management also participates in the their unique backgrounds in aerodynam- ing, as well as economics, business health care administration specialization, ics and lightweight structures, aerospace administration, computer science, statis- offered through the natural and applied engineers are becoming increasingly tics, mathematics, psychology, and soci- sciences masters degree program, and involved in solving some of society's ology. the Master of Science in Engineering and most pressing and complex problems, Admission Requirements. Admission to Technology Management. Current pro- such as high-speed ground transporta- the Graduate College is required of all gram information can be found on the tion and pollution of the environment. students pursuing the M.I.E.&M., M.S. or World Wide Web (www.okstate.edu/ind- The B.S. degree program in aero- Ph.D. degree. Graduation from an indus- engr.). (See the "Graduate College" sec- space engineering is accredited by the trial engineering curriculum with scho- tion of the Catalog.) Engineering Accreditation Commission lastic performance distinctly above aver- of the Accreditation Board for Engineer- age, qualifies the student for admission to ing and Technology under the criteria for the School of Industrial Engineering and aerospace and similarly named engi- Management as a candidate for the neering programs. master's and Ph.D. degrees. Graduates Mechanical and The educational objectives of the from disciplines other than industrial mechanical and aerospace B.S. degree engineering may be admitted if an evalu- Aerospace programs are: (1) to educate engineers ation of their transcripts and other sup- who can identify, formulate and provide porting materials by the School of Indus- Engineering effective solutions to real-life, complex trial Engineering and Management indi- problems; (2) to prepare engineers for cates that they are prepared to take Professor and Head successful careers by providing them graduate-level course work in industrial Lawrence L. Hoberock, Ph.D., P.E. with an appropriate background in math- engineering, or can be expected to do so Mechanical engineering and aero- ematics, humanities, the sciences and after a reasonable amount of prerequisite space engineering are professional engineering, and to instill in them a rec- work. disciplines that involve the invention, ognition of the need for lifelong learning All international applicants must sub- design, and manufacture of devices, and of the need to remain current in their mit GRE scores. In addition, all interna- machines and systems that serve the chosen disciplines; (3) to educate engi- tional applicants must submit TOEFL ever-changing needs of modern society. neers who can realize successful de- scores, with two exceptions. Exceptions signs through proper use of classical Mechanical engineering is an ex- are made for international students and modern engineering tools while ceedingly diverse field that covers an whose native language is English and for incorporating engineering standards and exceptionally wide range of systems, applicants who hold at least one degree realistic constraints; (4) to prepare engi- devices and vehicles. Mechanical engi- from a U.S. university. neers to contribute successfully within neers are vitally concerned with all forms teams and to communicate their ideas Degree Requirements. The Master of of energy production, utilization and and solutions effectively. Science degree in industrial engineering conservation. They deal with everything and management requires the comple- mechanical, whether it is small or large, The outcome for students graduating tion of at least 30 semester credit hours simple or complex—from power lawn from the mechanical and aerospace beyond the bachelor's degree, including mowers to automobiles, fuel cells to engineering B.S. programs are: (a) an a research thesis of six semester credit nuclear power plants, gas turbine en- ability to identify, formulate and provide hours. A 33 semester-credit-hour option gines to interplanetary space vehicles, effective solutions to real-life, complex is also permitted and must include a artificial limbs to life support systems, problems; (b) an ability to design and three credit-hour creative component. robotic manipulators to complex auto- conduct experiments and analyze and The creative component requirment can matic packaging machines, precision interpret data; (c) an ability to design a be met by completing a three credit-hour instruments to construction machinery, system, component or process to meet independent study project or a three household appliances to mass transit desired needs; (d) an ability to function credit-hour course approved by the systems, and heating and air-condition- on teams, some of which require consid- student's committee. ing systems to off-shore drilling platforms. eration of multiple disciplines; (e) an The Doctor of Philosophy degree In virtually every organization where ability to identify, formulate and solve requires the completion of at least 90 engineers are employed, mechanical engineering problems; (f) an understand- semester credit hours of course work engineers will be found. ing of professional and ethical responsibility; (g) an ability to communicate effec- beyond the bachelor's degree or 60 The B.S. degree program in mechani- tively; (h) an ability to understand the semester credit hours of course work cal engineering, together with the pre- impact of engineering solutions in a beyond the master's degree, normally medical option in mechanical engineer- societal context; (i) a recognition of the including an 18 semester credit hour ing, is accredited by the Engineering need for, and an ability to engage in, life- research thesis. In addition, the candi- Accreditation Commission of the Ac- long learning; (j) a knowledge of contem- date must complete six semester credit creditation Board for Engineering and porary issues; (k) an ability to use the hours of course work in an area such as Technology under the criteria for me- techniques, skills and modern engineer- mathematics, statistics, experimental chanical and similarly named engineering tools necessary for engineering techniques, or research methodology (as ing programs. specified by the advisory committee). practices. Aerospace engineering is concerned Because mechanical engineering is The Master of Manufacturing Systems with the science and technology of flight, perhaps the broadest of all engineering Engineering degree requires the comple- and the design of air, land and sea ve- disciplines, the program provides not tion of 33 semester credit hours beyond hicles for transportation and exploration. only excellent grounding in all engineer- the bachelor's degree and normally This exciting field has already led people ing fundamentals, but also allows some includes six credit hours based upon an to the moon and continues to lead in the flexibility in selecting controlled technical internship in industry. expansion of frontiers deeper into space electives to suit the student's interests.

130 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology However no one area may be unduly used as a part of their problem-solving design, computational mechanics, dy- emphasized at the expense of another. experiences. Finally, the students' expe- namic systems and controls, fluid me- For the aerospace engineering and riences in solving ever-more-challenging chanics, materials processes, solid premedical programs, prescribed course problems gives them the ability to con- mechanics, and thermal systems. Stu- work has been selected to provide stu- tinue to learn independently throughout dents are encouraged to take courses in dents with more focused development. their professional careers. mathematics and science and in other Graduates of these programs are fully The broad background and problem- fields of engineering which fit into their competent as mechanical or aerospace solving ability of mechanical and aero- programs. engineers, including their abilities in space engineers make them suited to Admission Requirements. Admission to design, but also competent in their areas engage in one or more of the following the Graduate College is required of all of concentration. activities: research, development, de- students pursuing the M.S. or Ph.D. de- As a fundamental component of all sign, production, operation, manage- gree. Graduation from a mechanical or B.S. programs, engineering design is ment, technical sales and private con- aerospace engineering curriculum ac- strongly emphasized in the junior and sulting. Versatility is their trademark. A credited by the Accreditation Board for senior years. A minimum of 16 credit bachelor's degree in mechanical or Engineering and Technology, with scho- hours of design, integrated throughout aerospace engineering is also an excel- lastic performance distinctly above aver- the curriculum, must be taken by each lent background for entering other pro- age, qualifies the student for admission to student. In fact, most MAE courses at the fessional schools such as medicine, the School of Mechanical and Aero- 3000 and 4000 levels includes some dentistry, law or business (M.B.A.). The space Engineering as a candidate for the design content, ranging from a minimum premedical option in mechanical engi- M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Graduates from of one-half to a maximum of four credit neering is available for students wishing disciplines other than mechanical or hours of design content. Each profes- to enroll in medical school. aerospace engineering may be admitted sional school course builds upon the In the professional school, (essentially if an evaluation of their transcripts by the preceding mechanical and aerospace the junior and senior years of the pro- School of Mechanical and Aerospace engineering courses to develop in the gram) mechanical and aerospace engi- Engineering indicates they are prepared student the ability to identify and solve neering students extend their study of the to take graduate-level course work in meaningful engineering problems. The engineering sciences and consider mechanical engineering, or can be course work is specifically sequenced applications of fundamental principles expected to do so after a reasonable and interrelated to provide design experi- and analysis tools to the solution of real amount of prerequisite work. ence at each level, leading to progres- technological problems of society. Stu- Degree Requirements. All degree pro- sively more complex, open-ended prob- dents make extensive use of modern grams follow an approved plan of study lems. The course work includes sensitiz- electronic digital computers in many designed to satisfy the individual goals of ing students to socially-related technical courses in their programs. Some design the student, while conforming to the problems and their responsibilities as courses involve students in the solution general requirements of the School of engineering professionals to behave of authentic, current and significant engi- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ethically and protect occupational and neering problems provided by industrial and the Graduate College. public safety. The program culminates in firms, such as 3M, Charles Machine The Master of Science degree pro- a senior-year design course in which Works, Halliburton, Hewlett Packard, students integrate analysis, synthesis, gram with the thesis option requires 24 Koch Industries, Mercury Marine, Murphy semester credit hours of approved and other abilities they have developed Manufacturing, National Standard, throughout the earlier portions of their graduate-level course work, and a Purolator, and Seagate. Students may suitable research thesis of six semester study into a capstone experience. The also help smaller firms that need assis- design experiences include the funda- credit hours. The non-thesis option re- tance with the development of new prod- quires 35 semester credit hours of which mental elements and features of design ucts. with realistic constraints such as two must be for an acceptable, directed economics, safety, reliability, social and The student designs, with the guid- research activity that results in a written environmental impact, and other factors. ance of an adviser, an individualized and oral report to the faculty. At this point, students are able to design program of study consistent with his or The Doctor of Philosophy degree components, systems and processes her interests and career plans. Some requires a minimum of 90 semester that meet specific requirements, includ- students terminate their studies with a credit hours beyond the bachelor's de- ing such pertinent societal consider- bachelor's degree, while others receive gree, including a dissertation for which ations as ethics, safety, environmental one of several graduate degrees. no more than 30 semester credit hours impact and aesthetics. Students develop may be awarded. and display the ability to design and Graduate Programs The School of Mechanical and Aero- conduct experiments essential to spe- space Engineering also participates in cific studies and to analyze the experi- The School of Mechanical and Aero- the Master of Manufacturing Systems space Engineering offers programs lead- mental results and draw meaningful Engineering degree program. (See ing to the Master of Science degree, and conclusions. "Graduate Programs" under "Industrial the Doctor of Philosophy degree. These Engineering and Management.") An integral part of this educational degrees prepare the graduate for re- continuum from basic science through search and development positions in comprehensive engineering design are industry and government, or for the learning experiences that facilitate the teaching profession in engineering. They students' abilities to function effectively in are distinguished by the incorporation of both individual and team environments. a research component. Moreover, the program provides every graduate with adequate learning experi- Students may select course work and ences to develop effective written and participate in research or design projects oral communication skills. State-of-the-art in the following areas: advanced manu- computational tools are introduced and facturing processes, aerodynamics,

Oklahoma State University 131 while striving to be functionally, techni- be granted a five-year, three-year, or two- School of cally and economically objective and year term of accreditation, depending on sound. Yet, in a seemingly insoluble its degree of conformance with estab- Architecture contradiction, the keenest technological lished educational standards. and economic functionality will fall far Master's degree programs may con- short of becoming architecture unless it sist of a preprofessional undergraduate Professor and Head also strongly appeals to human spiritual J. Randall Seitsinger, M.Arch., AIA degree and a professional graduate and emotional values. When one thinks degree, which, when earned sequen- The School of Architecture, founded in of the environment, one cannot help but tially, comprise an accredited profes- 1909, offers professional degree pro- see or recall architectural images: pyra- sional education. However, the grams in both architecture and architec- mids in Egypt, Greek and Roman preprofessional degree is not, by itself, tural engineering. The integration of temples, gothic cathedrals, medieval recognized as an accredited degree. castles, industrial cities, modern sky- these programs through shared faculty, The OSU School of Architecture offers facilities and course work is a major scrapers and dwellings or entire cities which significantly express the culture a fully-accredited, five-year, Bachelor of strength of the School. It is one of the few Architecture degree and a one-year such integrated programs in the United and values of the people who live or lived there. post-professional Master of Architecture States, and as such produces graduates degree. who are particularly prepared for the The fundamental mission of the integrated team processes used in pro- School of Architecture is to focus its fessional practice. The School of Archi- unique combination of accredited pro- tecture is a primary unit in the College of grams in architecture and architectural Architecture Engineering, Architecture and Technol- engineering to prepare and inspire stu- ogy, and therefore benefits from excel- dents for the vital professional leadership Architecture is the complex synthesis lent state-of-the-art resources which roles and responsibilities required to of creatively solving problems involving significantly enhance the School's pro- shape the physical environment and to both art and science through the disci- fessional programs. have a positive impact on the social, plined orchestration of image making, activity organization, technological appli- The School of Architecture is dedi- economic and cultural qualities of life in cations, legal constraints, and budgetary cated to providing a high quality and Oklahoma and the entire international parameters which together express focused professional education to stu- context. culture, enhance quality of life and con- dents whose career goals are to enter The School of Architecture endeavors tribute to the environment. the practice of architecture or architec- to instill in each individual a sensitivity to tural engineering. Professional and lib- human needs, a genuine concern for Education in architecture consists of eral study electives provide opportunities quality, integrity and high ideals, a posi- campus-oriented classroom and studio for educational breadth or depth and a tive attitude for life-long learning, and an courses, as well as off-campus studies. It possible double degree in both architec- appreciation for one's own self-esteem. is conducted in an intellectual climate ture and architectural engineering. which stimulates inquiry, introduces The School's primary goal is to pro- principles and values, and teaches the The employment demand for OSU vide excellence in professional educa- disciplines necessary to work in collabo- graduates consistently exceeds the tion for students preparing to enter the ration with others. The goal of the pro- supply potential of the School. Oklahoma private practice of architecture or archi- gram is the education of future leaders State University graduates are recruited tectural engineering. This professional within the architecture profession. by the leading architectural and archi- focus is to educate not just qualified tectural engineering firms both in Okla- candidates for the degree, but graduates The design studio is the center of the homa and nationally. The Oklahoma who, during their careers, will be li- School's educational program. It is the State University School of Architecture is censed professionals and will assume setting where students and faculty work particularly proud of having among its positions of leadership within the profes- most closely together, and where all alumni many of the leaders of the best sion and society. specialized study and knowledge comes firms in the country, an AIA Gold Medalist together and is synthesized in design. Accreditation. The School of Architec- The record of OSU students' achieve- (the highest award given to an architect), ture offers two separately accredited and presidents of the American Institute ments in the design studios is evidenced professional degree programs. The by the success in national and interna- of Architects (AIA) and the National Ar- Bachelor of Architecture degree, B.Arch., chitectural Accreditation Board (NAAB). tional architectural design competitions. is accredited by the NAAB. The Bachelor In the last 15 years, over 100 OSU stu- Mission and Goals. Architecture is the of Architectural Engineering degree, dents have won or placed in national difficult and complex art and science of B.Arch.E., is accredited by the Accredita- and international competitions. In addi- designing and building a setting for tion Board for Engineering and Technol- tion to a student's design studio educa- human life. It is unique among today's ogy (ABET) as an engineering program. tion, he or she is required to complete professions in that its successful practice Both programs require a minimum of five sequential courses in architectural his- requires a blend, in roughly equal years of study to complete. tory/theory, technology, and manage- shares, of traits normally considered less In the United States, most state archi- ment that work in correlation with the than compatible: human empathy, artistic tectural registration boards require a design studio sequence. creativity, technological competence, degree from an accredited professional and organizational and economic acu- The program has long been known as degree program as a prerequisite for one of the strongest professional pro- men. In contrast to other fine arts, archi- licensure. The National Architectural tecture is rarely self-generated; it is rather grams in the United States. OSU gradu- Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the ates are consistently offered employment a creative response to a stated or per- sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. ceived human need. It must, therefore, opportunities in many of the best archi- professional degree programs in architectural offices in Oklahoma and be more user-oriented than fine art alone tecture, recognizes two types of degrees: and more humane than pure science. Its throughout the United States. The pro- the Bachelor of Architecture and the gram is fully accredited by the National design solutions must avoid the total Master of Architecture. A program may subjectivity and detachment of other arts Architectural Accreditation Board.

132 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology In the United States, most state regis- The primary focus of the architectural An integral part of this educational tration boards require a degree from an engineering program at OSU is the safe continuum from basic knowledge accredited professional degree program and economical design of structural through comprehensive architectural as a prerequisite for licensure. The Na- systems used in buildings. These struc- engineering design are learning experi- tional Architectural Accrediting Board tural systems must withstand the various ences that facilitate the students' abilities (NAAB), the sole agency authorized to forces of nature such as gravity, winds to function effectively in both individual accredit U.S. professional degree pro- and earthquakes, as well as the forces of and team environments. Students are grams in architecture, recognizes two man. These systems require a working exposed to a wide variety of problems types of degrees: the Bachelor of Archi- knowledge of the mechanics of those dealing with contemporary issues in an tecture and the Master of Architecture. A materials commonly used for building international context. Moreover, the program may be granted a five-year, structures such as steel, timber and program provides every graduate with three-year, or two-year term of accredita- reinforced concrete. adequate learning experiences to de- tion, depending on its degree of conform- The study of architectural engineering velop effective written and oral communi- ance with established educational stan- is an integrated mix of liberal studies, cation skills. State-of-the-art computa- dards. design and technical education. Archi- tional and CAD tools are introduced and Master's degree programs may con- tectural engineers need to be able to used as a part of the students' problem- sist of a preprofessional undergraduate conceptualize aesthetic issues and solving experiences. Finally, the stu- degree and a professional graduate design complex technical systems. dents' experiences in solving ever-more- challenging problems gives them the degree, that, when earned sequentially, In the preprofessional portion of the comprise an accredited professional ability to continue to learn independently architectural engineering program (ap- throughout their professional careers. education. However, the preprofessional proximately two years of study), the focus degree is not, by itself, recognized as an is on the underlying scientific and math- accredited degree. ematical principles of engineering and Undergraduate the basic design principles of architecture supplemented by appropriate gen- Curriculum eral education courses in English, social The programs in architecture and Architectural sciences and humanities. These courses architectural engineering are five years Engineering allow students to assimilate a beginning long and offer the professional degrees knowledge base in architecture and of Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor Architectural engineering is a profes- engineering along with a broader liberal of Architectural Engineering. sion that combines the art and science based component to their education. Undergraduate Admission. Students known as architecture with a detailed Students who demonstrate proficiency in who satisfy the University admission background in fundamental and applied this portion of the program by meeting a requirements are eligible to enroll for the engineering principles. In its broadest specific set of admission criteria are first two years of the program (pre-archi- sense, it involves the creative application eligible for admission to the professional tecture). Upon completion of these two of science and technology to the design program in architectural engineering. years, the best qualified students are of structures meant for human occu- The professional program in architec- selected, upon application, by the pancy. Architectural engineering differs tural engineering (typically three years) School for admission to the upper divi- from architecture in its focus upon the builds systematically upon the scientific sion. Admission is based upon academic design of elements, systems and proce- and architectural knowledge acquired in achievement and professional potential. dures for buildings, rather than the de- the preprofessional curriculum. Students Admission criteria are subject to annual sign of buildings themselves. Architec- acquire detailed structural and architec- review by the School and may be ob- tural engineers practice in a wide variety tural knowledge and problem-solving tained directly from the School. of professional engineering settings such abilities through a series of progressively as consulting firms, architectural firms, Transfer students are required to fur- more detailed and comprehensive industrial or commercial organizations nish transcripts and course descriptions courses and studios. and governmental agencies. for previous classroom courses, as well Each architectural engineering course as examples of previous studio work. The objective of the Bachelor of Archi- builds upon the preceding architectural Evaluation and enrollment by the School tectural Engineering program is to pro- engineering courses to develop in the is on a course-by-course basis for all vide basic and professional education to student the ability to identify and solve transfer students. engineering students in building-related meaningful architectural engineering structural engineering. OSU graduates General Education. At least 12 semester problems. The course work is specifi- will possess broad-based knowledge, hours of basic science and mathematics cally sequenced and interrelated to skills, and judgment that prepare them to can be counted toward General Educa- provide design experience at each level, succeed in the profession of architec- tion requirements, and some required leading to progressively more complex, tural engineering or in further studies at upper-division course work in History open-ended problems. (See the publica- the graduate level. The program is de- and Theory of Architecture can be used tion Undergraduate Programs and Re- signed to prepare students to contribute for General Education credit. quirements.) This course work includes to society as professional engineers Electives. Electives should be selected sensitizing students to socially-related dealing with analysis, design and related to comply with the appropriate under- technical problems and their responsi- activities within the construction industry. graduate degree requirements for the bilities as engineering professionals to The program utilizes the broad resources program. (See "Changes in Degree Re- behave ethically and protect public of the University to exploit a close rela- quirements" in the "Academic Regula- safety. The program culminates in a fifth tionship with the architectural program tions" section of the Catalog.) These year course in which the students inte- and to provide in-depth understanding of requirements assure compliance with grate analysis, synthesis and other abili- the professional field and sensitivity to institutional and accreditation criteria. ties they have developed throughout the other less technical concerns related to earlier portions of their study into a Foreign Study. The School of Architec- the building environment faced by archi- capstone experience. ture is committed to preparing its tectural engineers.

Oklahoma State University 133 graduates for the professional opportuni- are international students, thus providing examples of work performed in architec- ties presented by the expanding global a rich and diverse educational environ- tural design and other professional economy. As part of this preparation, the ment. A variety of student organizations courses or actual practice are to be School offers a nine-week Summer For- and activities are available. submitted with the admissions applica- eign Study Program based in Versailles, tion for review by the School. Slides are France. This program has been de- not acceptable. Portfolios should be signed to supplement the required cur- Academic Advising mailed directly to the School to arrive no riculum. Students study, in an organized The College's Office of Student Aca- later than February 15. Candidates for and disciplined fashion, major examples demic Services provides advisement for admission to the Master of Architectural of modern and historic European archi- all pre-architecture students. When a Engineering program are not required to tecture including urban issues. Both student has gained admission to the submit a portfolio. analytic and artistic sketching skills are upper-division of architecture, he or she Regulations and Procedures. Regula- the main tools developed in this course will be assigned a faculty adviser. tions and procedures as established by of study. Each student is personally advised in the Graduate College for a master's Experience has shown that the Sum- the planning and scheduling of his or her degree apply to the School's graduate mer Foreign Program significantly in- course work and is counseled and ad- programs, except as otherwise noted in creases a student's level of maturity, vised individually on matters of career the School's current program descrip- independent thinking, and cultural and choice, his or her activities at OSU, and tion. This description is reviewed by the social awareness of others. Knowing the on other academic matters. An aca- School annually, and may be obtained values and accomplishments of other demic file is created for each student at directly from the School. cultures not only deepens and broadens the time of initial enrollment. For further information, contact the knowledge and abilities, it also makes a School of Architecture, Oklahoma State student a better and more responsible University, Stillwater, OK 74078-1085. citizen of his or her own country. Graduate Programs Five weeks of the nine-week program The School offers the opportunity for are spent in France under the direct specialized study at the graduate level in supervision and instruction of faculty architecture and architectural engineer- from OSU. The remainder of the nine ing. These programs lead to the post- Division of weeks is spent in independent travel professional degrees, Master of Architec- study in other countries in western and ture and Master of Architectural Engi- Engineering central Europe. Housing while in neering. Versailles is provided in French family These graduate programs are de- Technology homes, enriching the cultural experience signed for students already possessing of each student. their first professional or five-year degree. Professor and Director James E. Faculty and Facilities. In keeping with Each graduate program is normally one- Bose, Ph.D., P.E. the professional orientation of the School, year long and consists of a minimum of Engineering technology education is the faculty have extensive experience as 32 credit hours. concerned with the practical application successful practicing architects and Candidates with nonprofessional four- of engineering achievement with empha- architectural engineers, as well as out- year undergraduate degrees may apply sis upon the end product rather than the standing scholastic records. for admission to the professional degree conceptual process. Whereas the devel- The School of Architecture is housed program and, if admitted, complete the opment of new methods is the mark of in the Architecture Building, the original requirements for a Bachelor of Architec- the engineer, effective use of established University Gymnasium and Armory, built ture degree. Application may then be methods is the mark of the technologist. in 1918. This structure was extensively made to the School's graduate program. Often the technologist will be expected to remodeled in 1976 and contains all Graduate Admission. Admission is achieve what the engineer conceives. studios, laboratories, galleries and of- limited and based upon undergraduate fices of the School. Specialized facilities academic records and accomplish- include the Cunningham Library, con- ments, examples of work, practical Curricula taining all of the University's holdings on experience and recommendations from Engineering technology curricula at architecture and a fully-equipped Com- practicing architects, engineers and OSU are four-year programs which lead puter-assisted Design Laboratory. The educators. to the Bachelor of Science in Engineer- faculty and students are especially proud Admission depends upon being ac- ing Technology. Graduates of the pro- of the Architecture Building, for it serves gram are known as "technologists" and as an example of innovative architectural cepted by the Graduate College of the University and by the School's Graduate are trained either to assist engineers or to design and the adaptive reuse of an provide independent support for engi- important building. Admissions Committee. Complete applications for admission must be filed with neering activities. The technologist re- Student Work. Projects submitted for both the Graduate College and the ceives an intensive education in his or regular class assignments may be re- School by February 15. The School's her technical specialty and great depth tained by the School. All projects not Graduate Admissions Committee will in mathematics and technical sciences. retained will be available to the student. review all applications by March 31. Late The program provides breadth in related Student Body. With the curriculum applications will be considered only if technical, communication and socio- based upon extensive and personalized vacancies exist. Normally, applications humanistic studies. A "master of detail," student-faculty interaction, the student- to the graduate program are considered he or she is capable of independent faculty ratio in studio courses is set at for admission beginning the following fall action in performance of technical activi- approximately 15 to one. Annual student semester only. ties and is frequently involved as a coor- enrollment is approximately 300 students dinator, expediter or supervisor of other Student Portfolios. For the Master of technical personnel. His or her capability of whom approximately 22 percent are Architecture program, photographic women, and approximately 18 percent in technical sales and other public-

134 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology contact positions is enhanced by his or science and related technical courses her background in selected liberal stud- adds further satisfaction. Construction ies. The Bachelor of Science in Engineer- Management Bachelor of Science in Engineering ing Technology program is composed of Technology Degree Programs the following curricular subdivisions: Technology Construction Management Mathematics and science—algebra, Associate Professor and Head Electrical Engineering trigonometry, applied calculus, general Charles A. Rich, M.S., P.E. physics, and chemistry or other science. Fire Protection and Safety The construction industry is the largest Technical specialty—technical sci- industry in the world. Leadership in this Mechanical Engineering ence and related technical courses. field requires a broad knowledge of The Bachelor of Science in Engineer- Communication—English composi- labor, materials, equipment, capital and ing Technology degree requires either tion, and written and oral technical com- construction procedures. The interdisci- 124, 128 or 129 credit hours. munication. plinary approach of the construction management program offers the student Engineering technology prepares Social sciences and humanities— specialized course work in all phases of graduates who: history, government, religion, literature, construction, designed to prepare him or 1. Demonstrate an appropriate mas- art, music. her for responsible positions in industry. tery of the knowledge, techniques, Electives—controlled and general. skills and modern tools of their One of the primary goals of the Depart- disciplines Co-op Program. The College of Engi- ment of Construction Management is to neering, Architecture and Technology enhance the quality of the instructional 2. Apply current knowledge and offers an experience-based program, adapt to emerging applications of program through effective management Cooperative Education (Co-op). Co-op of the curriculum, teaching assignments mathematics, science, engineering allows technology students to achieve a and technology. and fiscal and physical resources. This balanced education through the combi- goal includes providing instructional 3. Conduct, analyze and interpret nation of theoretical and practical knowl- facilities, equipment and support ser- experiments and apply experimen- edge during their early years of profes- vices for faculty and students which tal results to improve processes. sional development. The student's edu- maintain an excellent learning environ- 4. Apply creativity in the design of cation is a cooperative effort between the ment. University and industry. Students alter- systems, components or processes Faculty with excellent credentials, nate semesters on campus with work appropriate to program objectives. including a balance of formal education, semesters in industry during their junior 5. Function effectively on teams. teaching ability and appropriate industry and senior years. The periods of employ- experience, are recruited nationwide 6. Identify, analyze and solve techni- ment constitute an essential element in and are provided opportunities for indi- cal problems. the educational process. Students gain vidual professional development and practical knowledge which is carried 7. Communicate effectively. regular contact with the industry. Faculty back to the classroom, giving academic 8. Recognize the need for and pos- members are encouraged to become programs a sense of reality. By the time sess the ability to pursue lifelong involved in extension and research pro- they receive their degrees, students have learning. grams relating to the department's areas accumulated the equivalent of a year- of strength or growth and to serve the 9. Understand professional, ethical and-a-half of progressively challenging needs for continuing education within and social responsibilities. work experience. the industry, particularly in the south- 10. Recognize contemporary profes- Participation in Co-op is voluntary; western construction community. sional, societal and global issues transfer students must successfully com- These needs and opportunities for and are aware of and respect di- plete at least one semester at OSU prior service are assessed regularly through versity. to their first placement. Students may close cooperation with local and re- 11. Have a commitment to quality, obtain further information about the pro- gional construction professionals and timeliness and continuous im- gram from the coordinator, 101A Engi- industry associations. An active Industry provement. neering North. Advisory Committee, representing a The engineering technology graduate broad cross-section of the industry, is qualified to select from a broad array of Transfer Students meets regularly to offer support and engineering-related positions. Job titles guidance necessary to preserve uncom- of engineering technology graduates An important, contemporary educa- promising excellence. include field engineer, test engineer, tional development is the "two-plus-two" The bachelor's program in construc- associate engineer, product engineer, bachelor's program. Those completing tion management technology is accred- sales engineer, tool designer, production an associate degree in technology- ited by the Technology Accreditation engineer, engineering technologist, oriented curricula at other institutions are Commission of the Accreditation Board estimator, scheduler, and project engi- generally admissible to the junior year for Engineering and Technology (TAC of neer. with a minimum loss of academic time. ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Those less intrigued with theoretical The "two-plus-two" concept provides the attractive feature of two occupational- Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, phone: 410- concepts but who have the interest and entry levels—technician or technologist. 347-7700, electronic mail: aptitude toward applications are likely [email protected]. The educational engineering technology majors. These Required course work in mathematics objectives of the Department of Con- students particularly appreciate the and basic science is utilized to meet up struction Management Technology are engagement of technical specialty to 18 semester hours of General Educa- consistent with those required by TAC of courses beginning with the first semester tion requirements also. The Scientific ABET and are listed under "Division of and continuing throughout the course of Investigation requirement is met as a part Engineering Technology" in the Catalog. study. The relevance of the technical of the course work meeting professional requirements for basic science.

Oklahoma State University 135 The modern constructor must have a great deal of technical knowledge to Electrical Engineering Fire Protection and keep abreast of rapidly changing equipment, materials and methods of con- Technology Safety Technology struction. Specialized courses in estimat- Professor and Head Associate Professor and Head ing, surveying, structures, construction Thomas G. Bertenshaw, Ed.D., Thomas Woodford, M.S. planning and scheduling, construction P.E. The fire protection and safety curricu- law and insurance, field and office man- The electrical engineering technology lum provides preparation for assessing agement and construction procedures curriculum provides preparation for and reducing the loss potential in the provide students with the background outstanding career opportunities not only industrial setting with respect to fire, necessary for today's construction indus- in the electronics industry itself but also safety, industrial hygiene, and hazardous try. These specialized courses, in addi- in many other areas in modern industry material accidents. With respect to fire, tion to a blend of the basic sciences, which depend upon electronics for con- reducing the loss potential might involve business, and general studies, produce trol, communications or computation. setting design criteria with a special a well-balanced curriculum for students Many opportunities exist for graduates to emphasis on life safety or fire resistivity or in construction. Special attention is given work in diverse areas of electronics and specifying automatic detection or extin- to computer applications in construction computers. guishing systems. When considering estimating, and the development of safety, reducing accidents may require graphic, written and oral communication The work of the electrical engineering technology graduate may range from special protective equipment or clothing, skills is emphasized throughout the cur- or the redesign of machinery or riculum. assisting in the design and development of new equipment in the laboratory, ap- processes. Reducing losses caused by Students with an interest in building plying modern microprocessors in the environmental problems may require structures may select courses in the field, to the operation or supervision of sampling air for contaminants, such as "building" option of construction manage- production operations, technical writing, asbestos or toxic chemicals, or monitor- ment which provides them with a knowl- customer service and sales. ing noise levels, and the development of edge of working drawings, mechanical procedures to address practical ap- and electrical equipment of buildings, The program provides the Bachelor of proaches to compliance with state and and other course work for a career in Science in Engineering Technology federal regulations. Addressing the prob- building construction. degree with an electronics major. To lems of handling and disposing of haz- meet these diverse needs the program is Students with an interest in civil engi- ardous chemicals, such as spill control, laboratory-oriented and provides a is often required. Managing risk and neering structures may select courses in strong foundation of mathematics and the "heavy" option of construction man- compliance with federal laws and regu- science, specialized course work in lations relative to occupational safety agement which provides them with a electronics technology and related tech- knowledge of highways, soils, founda- and health and hazardous materials is nical areas, and courses in the area of an increasingly important job activity. tions and other course work for a career communications and the social studies. in the heavy and industrial construction The fire protection and safety engi- industry. The electrical engineering technol- neering technology program has existed ogy–computer option curriculum pro- The department attempts to identify at Oklahoma State University since 1937. vides the preparation for graduates to The demand by business and industry for and recruit highly qualified students who enter the growing field of computer hard- will benefit from the instructional pro- loss control specialists has resulted in ware and software. The demand for the evolution of the program into one that gram, and faculty members promote graduates having both computer hard- retention and ultimate graduation of now places emphasis upon industrial fire ware and software skills is quickly devel- protection, safety, and occupational construction management students oping as the importance of automation, through effective instruction and advise- health. The program is accredited by the robotics, and artificial intelligence is Technology Accreditation Commission ment. An active program of outcome recognized. Graduates of this program assessment among graduates and their of the Accreditation Board for Engineer- will be prepared for those opportunities in ing and Technology (TAC/ABET) and employers assures that the program industry requiring considerable knowl- continues to provide the academic train- concludes with the Bachelor of Science edge of both computer hardware and in Engineering Technology degree in fire ing required for success. As one method software. of program assessment, each student, in protection and safety. the final semester, is expected to sit for The program provides the Bachelor of The curriculum is designed to immedi- the Level I Constructor Qualification Science in Engineering Technology ately introduce the student to studies in Examination given once each semester. degree with an electronics major, and fire protection and safety. Therefore, The student is responsible for the appli- with a computer option. To meet the students are able to measure their inter- cation process, including the appropriate diverse needs that graduates will have, est in a fire protection and safety career fees. The test fee is reimbursed to the the program provides a strong foundation early in their academic program. The student through the Office of University of mathematics, science, and special- curriculum is rigorous in the areas of Assessment upon completion of the ized courses. Related courses in the mathematics and the physical sciences. examination. humanities and social sciences are Two semesters of calculus are required included to give the graduate an appre- Graduates of construction manage- as well as two semesters of chemistry ciation of the world in which the graduate and one semester of physics. Computer ment have shown the curriculum to be will live and work. successful in their development as pro- usage is an essential component of most ductive members of the construction The bachelor's program in the elec- fire protection and safety courses. Inter- industry, holding responsible positions tronics major is accredited by the Tech- ested high school students should de- as project managers, estimators, material nology Accreditation Commission of the sign their high school programs to pre- and equipment salespersons, and con- Accreditation Board for Engineering and pare themselves for college level math- struction managers at all levels. Technology (TAC/ABET). ematics and science classes.

136 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology The graduates of the fire protection Preparation for a specific industrial and safety engineering technology pro- function can be accomplished by select- gram at Oklahoma State University are ing courses that emphasize a given consistently recruited by the major busi- design area, such as fluid power, me- nesses and industries of the United chanical design, computer-aided design States. Graduate placement, salary of- (CAD) power generation, and air condi- fers, and advancement into managerial tioning and heating. Because the pro- positions have been excellent due to the gram focuses on the application of engi- uniqueness and high technical quality of neering principles to the pragmatic solu- the OSU fire protection and safety tech- tion of problems, graduates are immedi- nology program. ately productive with minimal on-the-job training, thus increasing their value to industry. Graduates of the MET program are prepared to function in the areas of Mechanical product design, testing, and evaluation; product application and maintenance Engineering field engineering; and technical sales Technology and liaison. Industries employing MET graduates include manufacturing com- Professor and Head panies of all types, (aircraft, automobile, James E. Bose, Ph.D., P.E. compressor and turbine, fluid power Mechanical engineering technology manufacturers and others); energy com- (MET) is that component of engineering panies (such as natural gas, electrical that specializes in design and applica- power generation, and the oil and gas tion. It includes the broad areas of me- industries); and service companies chanical design, mechanical power and (transportation industry, architecture and manufacturing. Mechanical engineering professional engineering firms, and technology is applied in robotics, auto- those supporting the oil and gas indus- motive manufacturing, computer-aided try). drafting and design, computer-aided Companies utilizing the talents of MET manufacturing, agricultural machinery graduates are diversified in their prod- and processing, mining, shipbuilding, ucts, as well as geographical location, spacecraft, electronics manufacturing, thus providing a variety of choices in food processing, aircraft metals and respect to both type of work and place of plastics production—nearly the entire residence and in diverse industrial, gov- spectrum of the industry. In the power ernmental and educational institutions. areas MET graduates are involved in vapor power cycles, gas power cycles, air conditioning, fluid power and power transmission. Manufacturing areas involving MET graduates include tool design, cost evaluation and control, plant operations, production planning and manufacturing methods. An important element in MET is the use of laboratory experience as a teaching tool. The MET program has laboratories in fluid power, materials, fluid mechanics and applied thermal sciences, basic instrumentation, computer-aided design (CAD), and manufacturing. A senior capstone design course composed of student teams integrates the kowledge and skills learned during their course of study. These laboratories are supported with the latest computer software that supports the design function. Where appropriate, laboratories with modern computer data acquisition systems and on-screen displays are available. In addition to the required mechanical engineering technology courses, students are provided a solid foundation in algebra, trigonometry and calculus, physics, chemistry, statics, dynamics, instrumentation, thermodynamics and computer science.

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