CATALOG 1952-1953


 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
 GENERAL STATEMENT
 The prime purpose of the College of Engineering is to educate men for the engi-
neering profession. In our highly technical civilization a technological training should
prove of value wherever the graduate decides to serve and it must be recognized that
many graduates of engineering schools become leaders and executives in varied fields.
 The engineer should have thorough knowledge of the fundamental physical sciences
and mathematics. He should know enough practical economics to apply the "physical
sciences properly to man's needs. He should be able to express himself clearly both
with the written and the spoken word. He should have enough information in his pro-
fessional field of application and in allied fields to fulfill engineering engagements
normally assigned the college graduate. His training should be thoroughly grounded in
fundamentals so that he can continue to grow after leaving the college. His professional
consciousness must be such that he becomes an able member of his profession. Above
all, he must always discharge his responsibilities as a citizen.
 The curricula of the College of Engineering are planned with these objectives in
mind. Whether the student plans to apply his engineering skill and knowledge to the
fields of aeronautical, agricultural, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, or mechanical
engineering he will find much common ground. Many courses, particularly those of the
first two years are common for all fields. Specialization occurs basically in the junior
and senior years. Further specialization may be secured by selecting options in several
of the major fields.
 Recognizing the need for persons trained in the field of engineering with specializa-
tion in the field of agriculture, the College of Engineering in cooperation with the
College of Agriculture offers work leading to the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural
Engineering. Students registered for this program take work which will educate them
in the application of engineering principles to the problems of agriculture. The demand
for agricultural engineers in Florida should continue to increase with the industrializa-
tion of farms and groves.
 Until comparatively recently the field of engineering has been thought of almost
exclusively as a man's domain. In the past few years, however, increasing numbers of
women have been entering this field and are taking their places in the profession on
an equal footing with men. Women interested in an engineering career and who have
aptitudes in mathematics and science are invited to confer with the Dean of the College
with reference to choosing engineering as a profession.
 The College of Engineering awards the following Bachelors' degrees:
 Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering
 Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering
 Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
 Bachelor of Civil Engineering
 Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
 Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
 The curricula in all departments of the College of Engineering, with the exception
of the new program leading to the degree Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering, have
been accredited by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development. The College
of Engineering has prepared an illustrated bulletin entitled, "Engineering Education at