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  • Civil Engineering

    What is Civil Engineering?

    The Civil Engineering program specializes in engineering educational opportunities in the transportation, water resources, structural, and geotechnical areas, but other traditional areas such as materials and environmental are covered in the curriculum. Civil engineering is the application of math, science, and engineering fundamentals for the benefit of society and the supporting infrastructure systems.

    Civil engineers are involved in the following areas:
    • Environmental Engineering (Pollution control including the design of water and waste water facilities)
    • Water Resources (study of the flow of water over land, under ground and storage)
    • Transportation Engineering (design of highways and studies of traffic flow)
    • Structural Engineering (design of building, bridges and other related structures)
    • Geotechnical Engineering (study of soil behaviors, land slides and other topics)

    About the Program

    The Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

    The Civil Engineering program of A-State offers courses in all areas of civil engineering with a strong general education component. The faculty is involved in research, solving engineering problems in the community, consulting work. These experiences are brought into the classroom so students receive a well-rounded educational experience. This includes learning the engineering theory as well as the practical application of the theory to real world problems.

    STUDENT CE Chapter

    The Civil Engineering program has an active student chapter associated with the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Institute of Steel Construction. The chapter is involved in regional and national concrete canoe and steel bridge competitions, social activities, Adopt-A-Highway, and working with local firms. The combined classroom experiences and close work with faculty and local practicing civil engineers have resulted in the steel bridge team progressing through their regional competition to compete in the AISC National Student Steel Bridge Competition in 13 of the past 20 years. Their highest overall national finish position was 14th in 2004, and the team earned a first place award in Aesthetics at the 2019 competition!

    Student competitions were all cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and limited participation was available in 2021.  Normal participation is anticipated again in 2022.

    More Information

    If you wish to learn more about our Civil Engineering program at A-State, we encourage you to setup a campus visit. Do not hesitate to contact Jason Stewart at jstewart@astate.edu or by phone at 870-972-2088 if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.

    ABET Annual Student Graduation and Enrollment Data

     

     Program Educational Objectives
    The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for the A-State Civil Engineering Program are listed below.

    • Graduates have successfully advanced in civil engineering practice as evidenced by their achievements and contributions to their employers and the greater engineering community.
    • Graduates have pursued graduate degrees, obtained professional licensure, and/or completed professional development activities in continuing to advance their knowledge base in civil engineering or related professional fields.
    • Graduates are actively working to improve their community and society in general by utilizing and sharing their engineering expertise.
     Student Outcomes
    The Student Outcomes for each of the Arkansas State University undergraduate engineering programs are:

    • Outcome No. 1:  An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
    • Outcome No. 2:  An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
    • Outcome No. 3:  An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
    • Outcome No. 4:  An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
    • Outcome No. 5:  An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
    • Outcome No. 6:  An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
    • Outcome No. 7:  An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
  • Electrical Engineering

    About the Program

    The Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

    The A-State EE Program is a strong and growing component of the A-State College of Engineering and Computer Science, and has made major strides in development since its inception in 1982. The Program offers a full and diverse undergraduate curriculum in both lecture and well-equipped laboratory courses, and is heavily committed to the total education, scholarship, and success of all of its students, and service to other constituents.

    This is a very exciting time for the EE Program and the College of Engineering and Computer Science! Under its outstanding leadership, the College is delighted to now be able to offer a separate, formal Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree program. The College hopes to add, within the next few years, a Master of Science in Engineering program of which the EE Program will be a key participant.

    Faculty and Student Interaction

    The EE Program consists of four Ph.D. professors and approximately 50-75 students, both domestic and international, who work together in a cordial atmosphere conducive to excellence in education and scholarship. Class enrollments are usually in the range of 10-25 students, with laboratory course enrollments usually less than 20. These small classes promote frequent, direct interaction between professors and students, greatly enhancing the learning process.

    Laboratory courses in several electrical engineering areas provide intensive experience in experiment/data design, methodology, measurement, analysis, and communication. Students receive design experience not only through EE courses, but also through multidisciplinary Senior Design I and II courses required for all engineering majors. The EE Program and College of Engineering and Computer Science are also committed to preparing students for eventual licensing as Professional Engineers, and require students to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination during their senior year as the first step in the process. Most of the engineering faculty are themselves licensed Professional Engineers.

    Research

    The EE Program offers undergraduate research and scholarship opportunities in fields such as semiconductor materials and devices, electromagnetics, electrical power, and electrical machinery. Some of the faculty members are also associated with the multidisciplinary A-State graduate program in Environmental Sciences and direct graduate students in that program. Student research experience has been invaluable in augmenting students’ total education and preparing them for graduate education and/or career success. For example, the A-State Optoelectronic Materials Research Laboratory has utilized over sixty undergraduate research assistants since 1983, with many of these also serving as co-authors on journal publications and conference presentations, being recipients of student research funding, for example, Arkansas Scholars’ Undergraduate Research Fellowships, and winning various student paper/presentation competitions, for example, those sponsored by the Arkansas Academy of Science at its annual conferences. Several of these have gone-on to obtain graduate degrees at prestigious universities such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Texas A & M University, Purdue University, the University of Colorado-Boulder, the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the University of Missouri-Rolla, and the University of Arkansas.

    In addition to basic research, which has been funded by agencies including the National Institutes of Heath, the National Science Foundation, NASA, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, and the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority, A-State EE faculty also actively participate in applied research and engineering consulting as a service to regional businesses, industries, utilities, and professionals. Engineering students sometimes also participate in these applied projects and sometimes even earn course credit for such activities through Special Problems in Electrical Engineering, Student Research in Electrical Engineering, and Engineering Internship courses. These projects have covered a variety of topics including product development, process analysis, engineering measurements, accident investigations, and intellectual property documentation. The faculty have also collaborated with other A-State academic and research programs, for example, the Department of Chemistry and Physics, the College of Agriculture, and the Environmental Sciences Program, and faculty at other universities in joint research, for example, under the Arkansas NASA and EPA EPSCOR programs.

    IEEE Chapter

    The EE Program sponsors an active student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Associated social, educational, competitive, and fund raising activities provide students a broad perspective on the profession, and opportunities for teamwork, leadership, and service. Other engineering society student branches at A-State of interest to electrical engineering majors include the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers.

    Successful Alumni

    The EE Program has a broad alumni base, with graduates holding engineering positions in industry, utilities, academia, government, management, research and development, marketing, and consulting. This growing alumni base is a strong supporter of the EE Program in a variety of ways, including making donations, and serving as seminar speakers, members of the College’s and EE Program's engineering advisory councils, and employers and industrial internship sponsors for our students.

    The opportunities for additional growth, development, and service are exciting. The entire College is committed to excellence in engineering education, and the broader development and welfare of its students and other constituents. We are confident that prospective students will be delighted with the student-focused environment and total educational experience that we offer, and welcome inquiries, visits, and comments. Please let us know if we can be of assistance with your educational goals, with your research or consultant needs, or in any other way.

    More Information

    If you wish to learn more about our Electrical Engineering program at A-State, we encourage you to setup a campus visit. Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Kher at skher@astate.edu or by phone at 870-972-3224 if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.

    ABET Annual Student Graduation and Enrollment Data

     

     Program Educational Objectives
    The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for the A-State Electrical Engineering Program are listed below.

    • Graduates have successfully advanced in electrical/computer engineering or related relevant practice as evidenced by contributions to their employers and the greater professional community.
    • Graduates have completed professional development activities to enhance their credentials or knowledge base.
    • Graduates have made a broader contribution by providing an engineering or otherwise technical or objective perspective to the challenges and opportunities of society.
     Student Outcomes
    The Student Outcomes for each of the Arkansas State University undergraduate engineering programs are:

     

    • Outcome No. 1:  An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
    • Outcome No. 2:  An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
    • Outcome No. 3:  An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
    • Outcome No. 4:  An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
    • Outcome No. 5:  An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
    • Outcome No. 6:  An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
    • Outcome No. 7:  An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

  • Land Surveying and Geomatics

    About the Program

    The Land Surveying and Geomatics program teaches students how to identify, measure, quantify, map, and analyze specific details and locations on the earth’s surface. Students will learn applications of mathematics and basic sciences as they develop skills with modern software and hardware tools used in the surveying industry. Graphical presentation methodology and technical communication skills will be learned to allow students to share the information they obtain with professionals in other industries such as construction, engineering, real estate, city planning, subdivision development, conservation, and many others. Careers in land surveying and geomatics normally require a mix of both indoor and outdoor work, and expertise with modern surveying equipment will be developed through laboratory activities and related classroom responsibilities. Students will be eligible to proceed toward professional licensure as a Professional Surveyor upon completion of either the Bachelor of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree, and all students will be encouraged to take the Fundamentals of Surveying exam before completing their coursework

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Mechanical Engineering program offers a variety of opportunities and a broad spectrum of challenges that mechanical engineers enjoy.

    What are mechanical engineers?

    Traditionally, mechanical engineers have been involved in fields as diverse as aeronautics, biomechanics, environmental science, manufacturing, power generation, and robotics to name just a few. However, as national and global needs change, engineers are being asked to apply their problem solving skills to address medical, business, and policy issues that confront our society.

    About the program

    The Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

    The A-State mechanical engineering program includes a strong general education component, traditional engineering science courses, exposure to manufacturing processes and automation, and multi-course sequences to provide proficiency in Thermal and Mechanical system design. We provide our students with a broad and well-rounded educational foundation and stress the necessity to engage in lifelong educational efforts to cope with the ever-changing landscape of science and technology. In addition, students have the opportunity to conduct research and to take courses in other disciplines such as business, mathematics, agriculture, and biological or physical sciences based on their individual career goals.

    More Information

    If you wish to learn more about our Mechanical Engineering program at A-State, we encourage you to setup a campus visit. Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Haran at sharan@astate.edu or by phone at 870-972-3413 if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.

    ABET Annual Student Graduation and Enrollment Data

     

     Program Educational Objectives
    The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for the A-State Mechanical Engineering Program are listed below.

    • Graduates have successfully advanced in mechanical engineering practice as evidenced by their achievements and contributions to their employers and the greater engineering community.
    • Graduates have pursued graduate degrees or completed professional development activities in continuing to advance their knowledge base in the mechanical engineering or related professional fields.
    • Graduates have made a broader contribution to the local and national economic development by providing a mechanical engineering perspective to the challenges and opportunities of society.
     Student Outcomes
    The Student Outcomes for each of the Arkansas State University undergraduate engineering programs are:

    • Outcome No. 1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
    • Outcome No. 2:  An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
    • Outcome No. 3:  An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
    • Outcome No. 4:  An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
    • Outcome No. 5:  An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
    • Outcome No. 6:  An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
    • Outcome No. 7:  An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies