COLLEGE
OF ENGINEERING
The College of Engineering offers Bachelor of Science
degrees in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Each program
is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET). Individuals enrolling
in these degree programs are given an opportunity to develop a strong
background in the engineering sciences and to learn the analysis, design,
and synthesis tools necessary to function well as active participants
in many traditional, new, and emerging areas of technology.
The college has excellent laboratory facilities where students receive
hands-on instruction by faculty. Computer-aided design (CAD) facilities,
including state-of-the-art workstations, are routinely used in all programs.
Some classes are taught by adjunct faculty from local industries, giving
students the opportunity to interact with engineering professionals
engaged in relevant engineering practice. Top
This engineering education incorporates demonstrable attributes of ABET-2000
criteria as core values. Graduates from the College of Engineering should
have excellent opportunities for employment and pursuit of graduate
degrees.
Cooperative Education
in Engineering Program
The Cooperative Education in Engineering Program formally integrates
University studies with institutionally supervised work experiences
at cooperating organizations. Students participating in this program
alternate periods of study at the University with periods of employment
in industry. This combination of experiences enhances the student's
knowledge, personal development, and preparation for a professional
career. Participants register at the University each semester. During
the work periods, students register for the one-semester-credit-hour
Engineering Co-op course. At the end of each work period, students submit
reports covering the period. These reports are the basis of the student's
grades in the course. The cooperative education work periods also provide
students with a source of income to help pay for their college expenses.
Students may petition to apply 3 semester credit hours of Engineering
Co-op as a technical elective toward their degree in engineering. They
are encouraged to petition prior to co-op activities. Top
To qualify for the Cooperative Education in Engineering Program, a student
must: have declared a major in the College of Engineering; have completed
at least 36 semester credit hours of major and support work, including
7 hours of college-level calculus and 10 hours of college-level physics;
and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 and a minimum
grade point average of 2.50 in their College of Engineering courses.
Students are advised that many co-op employers require cumulative grade
point averages higher than 2.50, and some require a minimum cumulative
grade point average of 3.0. Transfer students may participate in the
program after completing at least one semester at the University.
For more information and to apply to the Cooperative Education in Engineering
Program, students should contact Career Services. Top
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
COMMON
TO ALL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Entering students should enroll in EGR
1303, Exploring the Engineering Profession, as early as possible,
preferably during their first semester at UTSA. The purpose of this
course is to help students to choose the appropriate area of engineering
and to be successful in their chosen area. During their first semester,
students should specify their interest in a specific engineering program
by selecting civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering as a major.
Undecided engineering students should select a major closest to their
area of interest (refer to the following program descriptions). Students
may obtain additional information about each program from the college
office or a faculty advisor in the appropriate discipline.
Prerequisites for Civil Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering
(EE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Engineering (EGR) courses must
be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Students must satisfy the
University's Core Curriculum and ABET accreditation requirements. Recommended
degree plans and current ABET requirements may be obtained from the
College of Engineering. Top
Requirements common to all engineering degree programs follow.
I. Core Curriculum requirements:
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in any engineering field
must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner
as other students at UTSA.
MAT 1214, CHE
1103, and PHY 1904 (also
listed under section II, General Engineering requirements) may be used
to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements for Domain I: Mathematics
and Science.
II. General Engineering requirements:
All degree-seeking candidates in engineering must complete the following
29 semester credit hours:
CHE 1103 General Chemistry
EGR 1303 Exploring the Engineering Profession
EGR 2213 Statics and Dynamics
EGR 2323 Applied Engineering Analysis
I
MAT 1214 Calculus I
MAT 1223 Calculus II
PHY 1904, 1911
Technical Physics I and Laboratory
PHY 1924, 1931
Technical Physics II and Laboratory Top
