SIUC College of Engineering
What is Engineering? The profession in which mathematical and natural sciences are applied to develop ways to utilize the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of people. Engineering is a unique and highly selective profession; of the 112 million people employed in the U.S., about 1.5 million (1.3 percent) are engineers
Engineering Disciplines Aerospace Agricultural Architectural Biomedical Ceramic Chemical Civil Computer Electrical Environmental Fire Protection Industrial Manufacturing Mechanical Materials Mining Nuclear Ocean Transportation
Could Engineering Be For You? Do you excel in math and science? Do you enjoy knowing how things work? Do you ever think of new or better ways to do things? Do you enjoy getting gifts that say Assembly Required? Do you like computers and video games? Do you like mazes and jigsaw puzzles? Do you usually make sound decisions? Can you express yourself easily and clearly? Do you work well with others? Do you want to know why? why?
Other Reasons to Study Engineering Variety of career opportunities Challenging work Intellectual development Opportunities to benefit society Financial security Prestige and professionalism Opportunity for creative thinking Opens doors to other careers (e.g., medical, law, and business)
Degree Programs at SIUC Five ABET-accredited engineering programs Civil and Environmental Engineering Specialization in Environmental Engineering Electrical Engineering Specialization in Computer Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Specialization in Geological Engineering Two accredited programs in Technology
Civil and Environmental Engineering Largest and oldest branch of engineering Deals with the planning, design and construction of buildings, bridges, dams, roads, airports, water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, and pollution control systems
Civil Engineering Employers
Electrical Engineering Covers everything related to electrical devices, systems, and the use of electricity Electrical engineers work on power plants, computers, and other electrical devices.
Electrical Engineering Employers
Computer Engineering Deals with all aspects of computer systems including design, construction, and operation Some computer engineers specialize in areas like digital systems, operating systems, computer networks, and software.
Computer Engineering Employers
Mechanical Engineering Application of mechanics and energy principles to design machines, engines, and motors Many mechanical engineers work in the areas of air-conditioning and refrigeration, automotive design, manufacturing, welding, and robotics.
Mechanical Engineering Employers
Mining Engineering Locate, appraise, and remove minerals found beneath the earth s surface Mining engineers lay out mines, supervise their construction, design materials transportation systems, and return the area to its natural state upon completion of mining.
Mining Engineering Employers
Average Starting Salaries Civil Engineering $50,785 Computer Engineering $58,419 Electrical Engineering $57,404 Mechanical Engineering $58,648 2009 Survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Engineering Technology Technologists and technicians often work as part of an team to translate engineering designs into actual products. Focus on hands-on experience, inside and outside the classroom.
Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Studies are grounded in the fundamentals of drafting, manufacturing processes, first-line supervision, and cost estimating Organization of people, information, energy, materials, and machines in the production process Electrical Engineering Technology Focus is on classroom and laboratory courses in analog and digital circuitry, motors and control circuitry, and telecommunications Careers related to computer systems, microelectronics, communication systems, and electric power distribution
Student Groups
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Hovercraft Team
Moonbuggy Team
ASCE Steel Bridge Team
ASCE Concrete Canoe Team
Special Programs 4-week summer math program for new students Engineering Success Week orientation Engineering Residential College Freshmen and sophomores live on campus Three buildings dedicated for Engineers Blocked courses in residence halls Free tutoring available near residence halls Supplemental instruction in mathematics Early intervention program Mentoring program Internship and co-op op programs Undergraduate research experiences
College Facilities State-of of-the-art laboratories for hands-on learning High-performance computing facilities Small classes in roomy classrooms Courses taught by expert Professors, not graduate students Beautiful campus that borders the Shawnee National Forest Wide-variety of extracurricular activities
Fall 2009 College Enrollment 800 600 400 792 200 313 0 Undergrad Engineering 104 Undergrad Technology Masters 69 Doctoral 145 New freshmen in fall 2009 103 New transfer students
Freshman Admission SIUC College of Engineering admission is selective and competitive Based on individual review of each application Emphasis is placed on ACT composite scores and math sub-scores, scores, class ranking, and course work and test scores in mathematics. Criteria used for admission may be above and beyond the University's standards for general admission
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