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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.

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.

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.

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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. A minimum grade of “C” is required for all science and mathematics courses required in the Engineering programs. 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.

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 26 semester credit hours:

CHE 1103 General Chemistry
EGR 1303 Exploring the Engineering Profession
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