Engineering, B.S.

Program Educational Objectives

The UMES Engineering program produces graduates who are expected to achieve the following objectives within a few years after graduation:

• Objective 1: Work as a technically competent engineer at the professional level in industry, government agencies or pursue graduate studies.
• Objective 2: Effectively work on industry or government engineering project teams.
• Objective 3: Be engaged as an effective member of the engineering profession as it relates to and interacts with the global society.
• Objective 4: Actively take steps to remain current with advancing engineering tools and technologies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Engineering program graduates will be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
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
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
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
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
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

 

General Program Requirements

The admission of students to the Engineering program is based upon SAT scores, high school or college grades, and preparation in mathematics and science in high school or college. The course sequence and prerequisites for the Engineering program require that the student place into MATH 112 Calculus I, in order to complete the program in eight semesters.

Students admitted to the University who do not place appropriately in mathematics will be permitted to enroll in the Engineering or Aviation Sciences programs. These students will require additional preparatory courses at UMES prior to starting the core courses in the Engineering program, and this may extend their program by one or more semesters. Successful completion of the Bridge, Jump Start, DREAM, or similar programs during the summer prior to students’ freshman year is highly recommended.

Collaborative Agreements with Other Institutions of Higher Learning

UMES maintains collaborative agreements with various community colleges in the state of Maryland to provide students the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Aviation Sciences programs by combining upper level courses taken through UMES with their lower level courses taken at the community college. In all cases, students desiring to earn a UMES Engineering or Aviation Sciences degree must complete all UMES degree requirements. Students normally enter the collaborative program upon completion of their associate degree, but may elect to enroll concurrently in both programs, taking UMES courses and community college courses simultaneously. In some cases, credit towards the community college degree may be granted for UMES courses; for details, the student’s community college must be consulted. Attainment of an associate degree is not required for award of a UMES Engineering or Aviation Sciences degree if all UMES degree requirements are met. Transfer credit toward a UMES degree for courses taken at a community college is granted in accordance with the MHEC regulations. Collaborative agreement students who wish to enroll in the UMES program must apply for admission to UMES as transfer students using the procedures specified elsewhere in this catalog. Students accepted in the program will be assigned a UMES advisor for planning their degree completion.

Career Opportunities

Engineering is a profession in which fundamentals of mathematics and natural sciences are applied to develop and create techniques and products for the benefits of humanity. Aerospace engineers design and develop various types of imaginable flying machines such as military fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles or drones. Computer engineers deal with all aspects of the design, construction, and operation of computer systems and their hardware and software. Electrical engineers are involved in much of the technology in computers, communication systems, power systems, satellites, microelectronics, and integrated circuits. Mechanical engineers design and develop all types of machinery such as artificial organs, robotics, manufacturing, automotive, or air conditioning.