Program Overview
Shenandoah University's Bachelor of Science in Engineering provides a solid foundation in engineering principles, preparing students for careers in various fields. Students develop problem-solving skills, apply engineering principles, and gain hands-on experience through a capstone project or internship. The program prepares graduates for further studies, professional licensure, and successful careers in the engineering industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Shenandoah University is designed to provide students with the essential skills to pursue a career in engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The program focuses on developing the mathematical, scientific, and problem-solving skills required for success in the field.
Objectives:
- Provide students with a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of engineering.
- Prepare students for further studies in engineering or related disciplines.
- Equip students with the skills needed for a successful career in engineering.
Program Description:
The program consists of a 50-credit engineering core, an 18-credit concentration in a chosen area of specialization, 15 credits of engineering electives, 21 credits of general education courses, 10 credits of free electives, and a 6-credit capstone project or internship.
Concentrations:
- Computer Engineering:
- Focuses on designing, analyzing, building, and testing computer hardware and software systems.
- Requires courses in discrete mathematics, data structures, signal processing, digital system analysis and design, and computer architecture.
- Engineering Physics:
- Includes courses in computational physics, thermal physics, electrical circuits, classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and quantum mechanics.
- Simulation Engineering:
- Combines computer engineering and computer science to create simulations of real-world systems and processes.
- Requires courses in 3D modeling and design, development and programming in game engines, digital system analysis and design, computational physics, fundamentals of modeling and simulation, and simulation and analysis methods.
- Software Engineering:
- Teaches the engineering concepts and methods required to design, develop, maintain, test, and evaluate computer software systems.
- Includes courses in discrete mathematics, data structures, operating systems, software design, introduction to databases, and programming languages.
Outline:
Engineering Core:
- Mathematics: Linear algebra, calculus I-III, probability and statistics, differential equations.
Concentrations:
- Specific coursework for each concentration is listed above.
Engineering Electives:
- Students can choose 15 credits of engineering electives from a variety of topics.
General Education:
- Students complete 21 credits of general education courses in various disciplines.
Free Electives:
- Students can choose 10 credits of free electives from any subject.
Capstone Project/Internship:
- Students complete a 6-credit capstone project or internship to apply their skills and knowledge to a real-world engineering problem.
Assessment:
- Assessment methods may include exams, quizzes, assignments, projects, presentations, and participation.
- Specific assessment criteria will vary depending on the course and instructor.
Teaching:
- The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, labs, group projects, and individual work.
- The faculty consists of experienced engineers and researchers with expertise in their respective fields.
- The program emphasizes hands-on learning and active engagement with the material.
Careers:
- Computer Engineering: Robotics, manufacturing, satellite technologies, electronics design.
- Engineering Physics: Developing new propulsion and energy systems, designing and testing sensors, advancing the field of quantum computing.
- Simulation Engineering: Building real-time simulations, creating educational and decision-making tools, gamification.
- Software Engineering: Building web and mobile applications, enhancing self-driving car safety, implementing secure data systems.
Other:
- Students are encouraged to submit their work to the Shenandoah University Research Expo (SURE), which showcases student research and creative projects.
- The program prepares students for professional licensure and certification exams.
- The program offers opportunities for internships and research experiences.
- The average annual U.S. base salary for someone with a bachelor's in computer engineering is $93,000.
- The average annual U.S. base salary for someone with a bachelor's in engineering physics is $87,000.
- The average U.S. modeling and simulation engineer makes approximately $97,000 annually.