College of Engineering fhe engineer engages in the application of the sciences and mathematics to systems synthe- sis, creative design and construction, and in research and development, the engineer serves as a bridge between human needs and the store- house of theoretical knowledge. In applying sci- ence and mathematics to the betterment of life, the engineer couples science with the manage- ment of people, finance, time, machines and materials. Engineering challenges the individ- ual, stimulating ingenuity and resourcefulness, and yielding a rewarding sense of creative accomplishment. The engineer deals with problems in the real world. This requires a thorough working knowledge of mathematics and the sciences, as well as an understanding of the legal, economic, environmental and social restrictions of contem- porary society. Clear and precise communica- tion skills, oral and written, are required of the engineer who delivers judgments, plans and decisions. A sound knowledge of engineering, and related disciplines is required so that the engineer can work effectively with others - other engineers, scientists and technicians in fulfilling engineering assignments. Above all, the professional engineer is expected to be a responsible citizen. The undergraduate programs in the College of Engineering are founded on mathematics and the physical sciences. Additional emphasis is placed upon the humanities and social sciences to develop judgment, perspective and curiosity. Many graduates continue their formal educa- tion beyond the bachelor's degree. The educa- tion of an engineer does not stop upon comple- tion of a degree program. Education, formal or otherwise, is a lifelong process for the successful engineer. The curricula of the College of Engineering are planned to achieve these objectives and to provide a wide range of choices to the student selecting a degree objective. The department is the basic organizational unit within the College of Engineering and has both academic and administrative responsibilities for all degrees. Undergraduate degrees are offered in eleven of the college's twelve departments. Accreditation The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), which accredits engineer- ing programs nationwide, has accredited pro- grams in all departments offering baccalaureate degrees, as indicated below. Florida Engineering and Industrial Experiment Station The Florida Engineering and Industrial Experiment Station (EIES) developed from the early research activities of the engineering fac- ulty was officially established in 1941 by the Legislature as a part of the College of Engineer- ing. Its primary purposes are to perform research that benefits the state's industries and health, welfare and public services, to help enhance our national competitive posture through the development of new materials, devices and processes, and to enhance the undergraduate and graduate engineering edu- cation of students by providing them hands-on, state-of-the-art research experiences. The EIES-the research arm of the college-is well recognized nationally and internationally for the quality and breadth of its research pro- grams. These span the realms of outer space, the oceans and the earth, and include topics such as materials; intelligent machines; process systems; computer technologies and systems; construc- tion and manufacturing technologies; mechani- cal, electrical and structural designs; robotics; computer-aided design and manufacturing; energy systems and a broad spectrum of research related to the public sector; i.e., agricul- tural, civil, coastal and environmental engineer- ing. The EIES research program provides oppor- tunities for undergraduate students to partici- pate in an exciting research environment. Activities range from specially designed credit- earning research projects for talented students to the pursuit of field and laboratory experi- ments in concert with nationally recognized fac- ulty. Many of these research related activities also offer financial benefits to students by pro- viding for part-time employment on sponsored projects. Honorary, Professional and Technical Organizations Students in the College of Engineering are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, including honorary, professional and technical societies at the department, college and university levels. Nationally recognized engineering organizations with student chapters in the college include: Air and Waste Management Association Alpha Epsilon (Agricultural Engineering Honor Society) Alpha Nu Sigma (Nuclear Engineering and Sciences Honor Society) Alpha Pi Mu (Industrial & Systems Engineering Honor Society) Alpha Sigma Mu (Metallurgical Engineering Honor Society) American Ceramic Society American Congress on Surveying and Mapping American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics American Institute of Chemical Engineers American Nuclear Society American Society of Agricultural Engineers American Society of Civil Engineers American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Society for Quality Control American Society of Safety Engineers Association for Computing Machinery *Benton Engineering Council (Engineering College Council) Biomedical Engineering Society Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering Honor Society) *Epsilon Lambda Chi (Engineering Leadership Circle) Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering Honor Society) *Florida Engineering Society Health Physics Society *Hispanic Engineering Society Hybrid Electric Vehicle Society Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Institute of Industrial Engineers Institute of Transportation Engineers International Society for Hybrid Electronics Keramos (Ceramics Engineering Honor Society) Materials Research Society Minerals, Metals and Materials Society American Society for Materials (TMS/ASM) National Association of Corrosion Engineers *National Society of Black Engineers Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering Honor Society) Sigma Gamma Tau (Aerospace Engineering Honor Society) Society of Automotive Engineers Society for Biomaterials Society of Engineering Sciences Society of Environmental Engineers Society of Plastics Engineers *Society of Women Engineers *Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society) Theta Tau Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computer and Information Sciences Honor Society) Water Environment Federation *Denotes college-wide organizations. Student Support Services The Engineering Student Support Services Center has been established in the College of Engineering with the goal of enhancing the aca- demic success of students in the college. The center is responsible for coordination of acade- mic advising and development and implemen- tation of other student support services in the college, including advisement, career/lifestyle counseling, success workshops, study halls, tutoring and mentoring. Through the center stu- dents are kept informed of educational opportu- nities such as scholarships, tuition waivers, co- op and internship opportunities and available campus resources. The center also serves as liai- son between academic departments and univer- sity-wide student services and facilities. To learn more about the various services available, students are encouraged to visit the Student Support Services Center in 311 Weil Hall.