Civil Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Dr. Andrew Swift, Dean

Dr. Stephen Stafford, Associate Dean

Dr. Pablo Arenaz, Associate Dean for Entering Students

Dr. Vijay Singh, Associate Dean for Research

Dr. Darrell Schroder, Assistant Dean

Engineering/Science Complex

Engineering Building, Room E230

Phone: (915) 747-5460

Fax: (915) 747-5616

E-mail: engineer@utep.edu

Engineers enjoy one satisfaction that not everyone can claim--they can point to tangible evidence of their efforts. Every modern structure, computer, jet aircraft, power-generating plant, or new automobile design is a lasting testimonial to the engineers responsible for it. Thus, to a great extent, our current standard of living and high level of technology are due to the diligent and innovative efforts of engineers. Future accomplishments could help increase energy and food supplies, develop more contamination-free power plants, aid in medical science's fight against disease, and expand our computational and design skills beyond imagination. A notable researcher once capsuled the engineer's career satisfaction in pointing out that while scientists "explore what is," engineers "create what never has been."

The future for engineering graduates remains very bright. Our rapid pace of technological and industrial developments has established an ever-increasing need for highly talented and qualified professional engineers. In addition, the increasing demand for goods and services has imposed new challenges to present and future engineers. To provide these things and, at the same time, conserve resources and minimize environmental impact, engineers must recognize that solutions to long-standing societal problems are only found by thorough planning and study. With a capacity for problem solving, engineers may be the best qualified persons to address society's problems.

The complexities of today's economy and environment are such that all resources must be used in an optimal manner. Thus, the College of Engineering, through its curricula, strives to educate and train engineers who have the desire to learn and the breadth of vision to formulate and solve the problems of today and tomorrow. It is expected that a student who applies himself or herself and successfully completes one of the engineering or computer science programs will not only be technically prepared but also broadly educated, and thus ready to make a significant contribution to the world.

The College offers many programs of study that should be selected on the basis of personal ambitions, interests, and abilities. The student may choose the traditional BS degree and also consider advanced research-oriented graduate programs leading to the MS and Ph.D. degrees. Within the College, the undergraduate programs in civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, and metallurgical engineering are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The breadth of modern computer technology is covered by BS and MS degrees in Computer Science and a computer engineering concentration in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The program leading to the degree BS in Computer Science is accredited by The Computer Science Accreditation Commission.

To recognize outstanding achievement and encourage professional activities, each program has one or more active student sections of the appropriate professional and honor societies. Additionally, there are campus chapters of professional societies that cover all fields of engineering. Participation in these groups provides a valuable educational and professional experience and students are encouraged to participate to the extent of their eligibility.

In addition to the usual preparatory work, applicants to the College of Engineering are expected to have at least two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and one semester of trigonometry in preparation for their freshman year.

A student may transfer a maximum of 66 semester hours, limited to lower-division courses, from two-year junior or community colleges. A maximum of 100 semester hours of courses is transferable from accredited U.S. colleges and universities. Transfer credit for engineering courses is restricted to ABET-accredited curricula or is awarded on the basis of departmental recommendation. Transfer students may be required to take competency exams and/or take specified courses that the department feels they must have in order to establish the quality of their degree. Credit for upper division engineering courses will be given only on the basis of departmental recommendation.

The academic records of all transfer students are reviewed by the College of Engineering to determine eligibility for admission into an engineering program. International students must meet the additional requirement of an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering for all institutions attended.

All transfer credit that is to be applied toward undergraduate engineering degree requirements must be evaluated and approved by the Dean of Engineering. Transfer credit evaluation should be done when the student transfers to the College or before completion of the lower-division requirements.

1. All petitions for change of major to or within the College of Engineering are subject to

the approval of the chairperson of the department gaining the student.

2. Any student enrolled in a non-engineering program at the University may change his or

her major to a department in the College of Engineering if he or she has demonstrated an

aptitude for the engineering profession and is qualified to enroll for MATH 1411 in

his or her first semester of engineering.

3. Any student enrolled in an engineering program at the University may change his or her

major to another department in the College of Engineering if he or she has a minimum

overall GPA of 2.0 and earned a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the semester previous to

applying for the change of major.

4. All students entering the College of Engineering must follow the catalog (or a later

1. A student entering the College of Engineering must complete the designated lower-

1. Enrollment in the upper-division courses prior to completion of the lower-division

requires permission of the student's department chairperson.

2. Substitutions for the lower-division course requirements require the permission of the

1. Completion of the lower-division block also requires a minimum 2.0 GPA for the lower-

division courses designated by the department and a "C" or better in certain

specified courses.

2. Any student who does not satisfy the "C" minimum rule in the appropriately designated

courses must repeat those courses.

3. Any student who has not met the requirements for satisfactory completion of the lower- division block as stated above or who fails to make satisfactory progress toward a degree will be denied subsequent enrollment in the College of Engineering.

Students wishing to major in engineering or computer science will be classified as pre-engineering students for not less than one semester after admission to the University. Pre-engineering students must complete all the requirements of a Pre-Engineering Program designed to prepare them for college success.

General requirements for completion of the Pre-Engineering Program

1. Must complete the specified orientation program
2. Must meet with a pre-engineering advisor each semester
3. Must complete an approved program of study that may include one or more of the following courses: UNIV 1301; ENGR 1100, 1300, 1400, 1401, 1402; MATH 0310, 0311, 1508, 1411; ENGL 0310, 1311, 1312. Although required for the Pre-Engineering Program, a number of these courses do not meet departmental degree requirements. Check with your advisor.
4. Must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all designated courses
5. Must complete certain specified courses with a "C" or better
6. Must make satisfactory progress toward completion of the Pre-Engineering Program

Upon completion of the Pre-Engineering Program, students will petition for a change of major into a selected department.

The maximum number of times an engineering course can be taken is three. All enrollments in a course that result in a grade of "A," "B," "C," "D," "F," or "W" will be counted. Once a student has reached the maximum of three enrollments, he or she will not be allowed to enroll in the course a fourth time. If the course is required in the student's degree plan, the student will not be able to complete the requirements for that degree. Once a student has obtained a "C" or better in an engineering course, that course may not be repeated for credit.

Enrollment in nearly all engineering and computer science courses is restricted to students with the appropriate majors. Students from outside the engineering college wishing to take engineering/computer science courses should request permission from the chairperson of the department offering the course.

Students in the College of Engineering may pursue more than one undergraduate degree. However, all requirements for each degree must be completed before the degree can be awarded.

Cooperative education is a program which integrates a student's formal academic study with special periods of practical work experience in business, industry, government, professional, or service organizations. These work experiences are an integral part of the student's education, supplementing academic knowledge and promoting and encouraging personal development and professional preparation. The academic value of work completed under the cooperative education program is recognized by allowing credit to be earned for completion of three work periods and submission of required reports. Contact the Dean of Engineering for information on the availability of co-op work assignments.

The College of Engineering provides an opportunity for qualified students to participate in a five-year bachelor/master of science degree program. The program is structured to allow qualified engineering students to enter a graduate research or design program during the senior year of the bachelor's degree. During this fourth year, the student may reserve certain courses for graduate credit, work actively on a research project for nine months, and may be considered for employment as a teaching or research assistant at the appropriate salary. Both the bachelor's and master's degrees can be completed in five academic years.

The traditional Master of Science (MS) degree is available in civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, and metallurgical engineering. This degree is research-oriented, normally requiring a thesis and up to 27 hours of graduate course work. The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (MSEnE) and the Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering (MEEnE) are also offered. Ph.D. degrees are offered in computer engineering, materials science and engineering, and environmental science and engineering.

Students who rank high in their undergraduate class should give serious consideration to developing their full intellectual potential in engineering by continuing with advanced studies at the graduate level. For those students interested in the practice of professional engineering, the Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) degree should be given serious consideration. The program involves 33 hours of coursework without a thesis. Possible areas of specialization include business management, operations research, computer science, and others. Graduate programs are more fully discussed in the Graduate Catalog.

The Civil Engineering Program at the undergraduate level is broadly based and provides courses in the major divisions of Civil Engineering while, at the same time, offering an opportunity for specialization through junior and senior electives. There are three concentrations that permit more in-depth study: (1) Environmental, (2) Structures, and (3) Geotechnical.

1^st Semester Hours

CE 1403⁺ Introduction to Civil Engineering ........�����..��������.4

CHEM 1305⁺ General Chemistry ........................���������������..3

CHEM 1105⁺ Laboratory for Chemistry 1305 ............�������������..1

ENGL 1311⁺ Expository English Composition ...........�������������.3

CE 1305⁺ Graphic Fundamentals in Engineering Design �����������.3

MATH 1411⁺ Calculus I................................����������������... 4

18

2^nd Semester

ENGL 1312⁺ Research and Critical Writing ............��������������.3

MATH 1312⁺ Calculus II ..............................����������������.. 3

HIST 1301⁺ History of U. S. to 1865 .................��������������...3

Physics Elective¹� .......................���������������.4

University Elective²���������������������..3

16

1^st Semester

CE 2315⁺ Engineering Mechanics I ..................��������������..3

HIST 1302⁺ History of the U.S. since 1865 ...........��������������.3

MATH 2313⁺ Calculus III .............................�����������������3

POLS 2310⁺ Introduction to Politics .................���������������..3

CHEM 1306⁺ General Chemistry����������������������3

CHEM 1106⁺ Laboratory for General Chemistry��������������.�...1

16

2^nd Semester

MECH 2338⁺ Engineering Mechanics II .................��������������..3

CE 2334⁺ Mechanics of Materials ...................���������������3

MECH 3375⁺ Thermodynamics ...........................���������������.3

MATH 2326⁺ Differential Equations ...................���������������..3

POLS 2311⁺ American Government and Politics .........�������������3

18

1^st Semester

CE 3313 Engineering Measurements .................��������������3

CE 3343 Structural Analysis I ....................���������������...3

MECH 3454 Fluid Mechanics ..........................���������������...4

Humanities Elective⁴⁺���������������������3

16

2^nd Semester

IE 3326 Engineering Economy ......................��������������..3

CE 4448 Soil Mechanics ...........................����������������4

CE 3136 Materials Laboratory .....................���������������.1

CE 4340 Transportation Engineering ...............��������������.3

Visual and Performing Arts Elective⁵⁺ �������������...3

Social and Behavioral Science Elective⁶⁺�������������.3

17

1^st Semester

CE 4335 Structural Design I ......................���������������...3

CE 4341 Water Supply Engineering .................��������������.3

CE 4373 Statistics Applications��������������������..3

CE 4195 Senior Professional Orientation ..........��������������1

Mathematics Elective .......................�������������......3

Civil Engineering Elective�������������������.3

16

2^nd Semester

CE 4456 Hydraulic Engineering ....................���������������4

CE 4342 Wastewater Engineering ...................������������.��.3

CE 4153 Water & Waste Laboratory .................�������������...1

CE 4361 Structural Design II .....................���������������...3

CE 4388 Senior Design ............................����������������.3

Civil Engineering Elective.........................�������..�����3

17

Total Semester Credit Hours .................������������������............134

³ COMM 1301 or COMM 1302

⁴ Humanities Menu

⁵ Visual and Performing Arts Menu

⁶ Social and Behavioral Science Menu

The Computer Science Program at the undergraduate level is designed to provide a strong base in programming skills, problem solving, a theoretical understanding of computer science, and practical experience in applying the computer to the solution of problems. Specialization is provided through numerous upper-division electives.

1^st Semester Hours

CS 1401⁺ Introduction to Computer Science ............������������..4

ENGL 1311⁺ Expository English Composition ..............������������..3

MATH 1411⁺ Calculus I .................................����������������..4

HIST 1301⁺ History of U.S. to 1865 .....................��������������.3

Free elective ...............................���������������... 3

1

2^nd Semester

MATH 1312⁺ Calculus II .................................����������������.3

PHYS 2410⁺ Mechanics and Thermal Physics ...............������������..4

PHYS 1120⁺ Physics Laboratory I ........................��������������..1

ENGL 1312⁺ Research and Critical Writing ...............�������������.3

HIST 1302⁺ History of U. S. since 1865 .................�������������...3

Free elective ..............................������������.���... 3

17

1^st Semester

CS 2401⁺ Programming and Algorithms ..................������������...4

MATH 2300⁺ Discrete Mathematics ........................��������������.3

MATH 2313⁺ Calculus III ................................����������������3

PHYS 2411⁺ Fields and Waves ............................��������������...4

PHYS 1121⁺ Physics Laboratory II .......................��������������..1

POLS 2310⁺ Introduction to Politics ......�.............�����������.��. 3

18

2^nd Semester

CS 2302⁺ Data Structures .............................���������������.3

CS 3432 Assembler Language Programming���..����������.�...4

EE 2369 Digital Systems Design I ....................��������������.3

POLS 2311⁺ American Government and Politics ���.���..............���....�.3

Directed elective ...........................���������������..3

16

1^st Semester

CS 3320 Introduction to Computer Architecture.. ..............���������...3

CS 3330 Problem Oriented Programming Languages ......���������.�.3

STAT 3330 Probability OR

EE 3384 Probabilistic Methods in Engineering & Science .......................................3

Technical elective ..........................���������������..3

Directed elective ...........................�������������.��.3

15

2^nd Semester

CS 3360 Design and Implementation of Programming Languages �������3

CS 3335 Systems Programming .........................�������������...3

MATH 3323 Matrix Algebra...............................���������������.3

Technical elective ..........................���������������.3

Directed elective ...........................���������������. 3

15

1^st Semester

CS 4310 Software Engineering I ......................��������������.3

CS 4195 Senior Professional Orientation .............�������������..1

MATH 4329 Numerical Analysis ��..................���������������3

CS 3350 Automata, Computability, & Formal Languages .����������3

Technical elective ..........................��������������� 3

Directed elective��.��������������������.3

16

2^nd Semester

CS 4311 Software Engineering II .....................��������������.3

Quantitative Science elective................��������������3

Technical elective ..........................���������������..3

Technical elective ..........................���������������..3

Directed elective . .......����������������...��� 3

15

Total semester credit hours ...........................�������������������.129

• either one or two CS 4390s,
• or one or two CS 4371s,
• or one CS 4390 and one CS 4371.

Directed Electives 12 semester hours

Core Curriculum Requirements

Visual and Performing Arts menu 3 semester hours

Humanities menu 3 semester hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences menu 3 semester hours

Communication menu 3 semester hours

Institutionally Designated Option 3 semester hours

The Electrical Engineering program contains six concentrations. All concentrations are divided into two-year lower and upper divisions. The lower division provides diverse courses covering a broad base of technical subjects while the upper division provides the more specialized courses.

1^st Semester Hours

EE 1305⁺ Introduction to Electrical Engineering .....������������..3

ENGL 1311⁺ Expository English Composition .............������������..3

CHEM 1305⁺ General Chemistry ..........................��������������...3

MATH 1411⁺ Calculus I .................................����������������.4

COMM 1302⁺ Business and Professional Communications..�����������.3

16

2^nd Semester

ENGL 1312⁺ Research and Critical Writing ..............�������������.3

CHEM 1306⁺ General Chemistry ..........................��������������..3

MATH 1312⁺ Calculus II ................................����������������.3

HIST 1301⁺ History of U. S. to 1865 ...................����.�����...�..�.�.3

UNIV 1301⁺ Seminar in Critical Inquiry OR

UNIV 2350⁺ Interdisciplinary Technology & Society����������...�......3

EE 1110⁺ Measurements Laboratory ....................������������� 1

16

1^st Semester

MATH 2313⁺ Calculus III ...............................����������������3

HIST 1302⁺ History of U. S. since 1865 .................���.�.��������...3

POLS 2310⁺ Introduction to Politics ...................���...����...��.���...3

EE 2369⁺ Digital Systems Design I ...................�������������...3

PHYS 2410⁺ Mechanics and Thermal Physics ..............������������.4

PHYS 1120⁺ Physics Laboratory I .......................��������������.1

17

2^nd Semester

EE 2351⁺ Networks I .................................���������������..3

EE 2110⁺ Basic EE Lab ...............................���������������1

MATH 2326⁺ Differential Equations .....................��������������.3

MATH 3323⁺ Matrix Algebra .... ........................��������������...3

PHYS 2411⁺ Fields and Waves ...........................��������������..4

14

1^st Semester

EE 3109 Computation Lab ............................��������������..1

EE 3339 Electronics I ..............................���������������...3

EE 3352 Networks II ................................���������������..3

EE 3321 Electromagnetic Field Theory ...............�������������3

EE 3376 Microprocessor Instrumentation .............������������..3

EE 3176 Microprocessor Instrumentation Lab .........�����������...1

PHYS 3325 Survey of Modern Physics ...................������������� 3

17

2^nd Semester

EE 3210 Electrical Engineering Lab I ...............�������������..2

EE 3340 Electronics II .............................���������������.. 3

EE 3329 Electronic Devices.. .......................��������������.. 3

EE 3353 Signals and Systems ........................��������������.3

EE 3384 Probabilistic Methods ......................��������������.3

Core Curriculum Requirement*⁺ .............������������ 3

17

Two Semesters

EE 4195 Senior Professional Orientation ............�������������. 1

EE 4220 Senior Project Laboratory .......................������������.. 2

EE 4210 Electrical Engineering Lab II ..............�������������... 2

or

EE 4142 Digital Lab II

and

EE 4178 Microprocessor and Interfacing Lab

EE 4230 Senior Project Lab II ......................��������������... 2

POLS 2311⁺ American Government and Politics ...........������������. 3

Core Curriculum Requirement*⁺ ...............����������..�..6

Concentration Courses * ...........................�����������.. 12

Approved Technical electives* ..............������������� 3

31

Total Semester Credit Hours.............................. 128

+ A grade of "C" or better is required in these courses.

Each concentration lists courses that permit students to develop a specialization or pursue particular career objectives. In satisfying the requirements of a concentration, students will complete an in-depth program of current interest to electrical engineering. Students should select a concentration prior to completion of the junior year and plan their course of study in order to satisfy any prerequisite for courses within their chosen concentration. Most concentration courses are offered only once each academic year. By careful selection of electives, students may obtain more depth in their chosen concentration or develop breadth in electrical engineering. Students may petition their advisor for course substitution within the concentration.

Concentration 1: General Electrical Engineering

This concentration provides students with a program of study that emphasizes the major areas within electrical engineering. This concentration is intended for students with broad interests in all aspects of electrical engineering. To fulfill the requirements of this concentration, a student should complete at least one course from four of the five groupings listed below.

This concentration is concerned with the organization, design, and use of digital hardware. Students who satisfy the requirements of this concentration have the opportunity to be prepared to work in both the design and application of modern computing systems. To fulfill the requirements of this concentration, a student should complete EE 3372, EE 3474, and at least two of the five groupings of courses and labs listed below.

This concentration emphasizes basic electromagnetic and other physical phenomena related to the generation, transmission, conversion, and reception of signals throughout the entire frequency spectrum. To fulfill the requirements of this concentration, a student should complete at least four of the courses listed below.

7. EE 4389 High Resolution Radar

This concentration stresses analysis and design of systems for information transmission, control, and signal processing. Applications include industrial process control, communication systems, navigation and guidance systems, etc. To fulfill requirements for this concentration, students should complete at least four of the courses listed below.

This concentration provides students with the opportunity to study basic semiconductor devices and materials that have applications to a variety of electronic systems. To fulfill the requirements of this concentration, a student should complete at least four of the courses listed below.

This concentration is designed to prepare students in the theoretical analysis, design, and testing of modern electronic circuits. To fulfill requirements of this concentration, a student should complete at least four of the courses listed below.

The Industrial Engineering curriculum is designed for students who desire to enter industry or pursue advanced studies. The curriculum provides a broad range of courses in the areas of management of human resources, plant design, operations research, and quality control.

1^st Semester Hours

CE 1305⁺ Graphic Fundamentals ..............�������������������.3

ENGR 1401⁺ Introduction to Engineering ................����������������.. 4

ENGL 1311⁺ Expository English Composition .............���������������..3

MATH 1411⁺ Calculus I .................................�������������������.4

CHEM 1305⁺ General Chemistry ..........................�����������������..3

CHEM 1105⁺ Chemistry Laboratory .......................��������������.��...1

18

2^nd Semester

HIST 1301⁺ History of U. S. to 1865 ...................�����������������3

UNIV 1301⁺ Seminary in Critical Inquiry OR

UNIV 2350⁺ Interdisciplinary Technology and Society��������.�������.3

ENGL 1312⁺ Research and Critical Writing ..............����������������.3

MATH 1312⁺ Calculus II ................................�������������������3

PHYS 2410⁺ Mechanics and Thermal Physics ..............���������������.4

PHYS 1120⁺ Physics Laboratory I .......................�����������������.1

17

1^st Semester

CE 2315⁺ Engineering Mechanics I ...................�����������������3

IE 2336⁺ Manufacturing Processes ...................����������������...3

MATH 2313⁺ Calculus III ..............................�������������������.3

PHYS 2411⁺ Fields and Waves ..........................������������������4

HIST 1302⁺ History of U.S. Since 1865....����������.���������.. 3

16

2^nd Semester

CE 2334⁺ Mechanics of Materials ....................�����������������.3

IE 2316⁺ Ergonomics ...............................�������...��.��������...3

MATH 2326⁺ Differential Equations ....................�����������������...3

MECH 2338⁺ Engineering Mechanics II ..................����������������...3

MECH 2341⁺ Engineering Analysis ........................ ���������������� ..3

Science Elective GEOL 1301, BIOL 1305, or CHEM 1306��������������..3

18

1^st Semester

MECH 3375⁺ Thermodynamics I ..........................�����������������..3

IE 3326 Engineering Economy .......................�����������������3

MATH 3323 Matrix Algebra ............................���������������.���3

IE 3330⁺ Prob. Models and Data Analysis ............���������������..3

POLS 2310⁺ Introduction to Politics .....................�����������������3

COMM 1302⁺ Business and Professional Communication........................��������...3

2^nd Semester

EE 3477 Basic Electrical Engineering ..............����������������� 4

MECH 3454 Fluid Mechanics ...........................������������������. 4

POLS 2311⁺ American Government and Politics ..........���������������. 3

IE 3389 Deterministic Operations Research .........���������������.. 3

IE 3377⁺ Methods Engineering .......................�����������������. 3

17

1^st Semester

IE 4353 Industrial System Simulation ..............����������������..3

IE 4391 Production and Inventory Control ..........���������������..3

IE 4392 Probabilistic Operations Research .........����������������3

ECON 2304⁺ Principles of Economics����������������������.3

IE 4195 Senior Professional Orientation�������������.������.1

Visual and Performing Arts Elective⁺�����������������3

16

2^nd Semester

ACCT 3309 Survey of Accounting .....................�����������������..3

IE 4384 Industrial Layout ........................�������������.�����..3

IE 4466 Senior Design ........................��������������������4

IE 4385 Statistical Quality Control and Reliability���������������...3

Humanities Elective^*+ ..��������������������.........3

16

Total Semester Credit Hours ..........................�������������������136