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 orga- nizations. 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 construc- tion 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 [email protected]. 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 stu- dents 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.
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