Engineering and Computer Science
Dean James E. Brandeberry
Associate Dean Richard J. Koubek
Assistant Dean Thomas L. Bazzoli
Assistant Dean Clark E. Beck
Assistant Dean Richard K. Rathbun
Director of Technical Communications Leo Finkelstein
Department/Chair
Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering Richard J. Koubek
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Oscar N. Garcia
Electrical Engineering Fred D. Garber
Mechanical and Materials Engineering Richard J. Bethke
The College of Engineering and Computer Science offers eight undergraduate degree programs to prepare students for professional careers. Six of the seven engineering programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). A new program in industrial and systems engineering is pending ABET accredi-tation. The computer science program is accredited by the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB). The programs of study are regularly updated, so students can take advantage of the latest technological advances.
The college is committed to providing an outstanding professional education to its students. This is accomplished by excellence in teaching, research, and service, and by collaborating with business and industry. As part of its commitment to collaborating with industry, the college is dedicated to developing programs important to the region and to making its programs and courses available to part-time and working students.
The undergraduate programs are intended to produce engineers and computer scientists prepared for entry into professional practice or graduate study. The programs provide an understanding of basic science and engineering fundamentals as well as modern professional practice, and also provide good, practical, and hands-on experience obtained from a strong laboratory program and real world problem solving. In particular, the college graduates will have:
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering and science problems as appropriate to the discipline.
- an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
- an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for professional practice.
- an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- an ability to communicate effectively.
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- a knowledge of contemporary issues.
- the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering and scientific solutions in a global and societal context.
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning.
The college offers master's degrees in engineering and computer science. The college also offers a Ph.D. program in engineering and a Ph.D. program in computer science and engineering.
Students have access to modern laboratories and a wide range of computer systems interconnected by local and wide-area networks. Equipment includes an NCR WorldMark 4800 Data Warehouse; numerous Sun, DEC, and Silicon Graphics file servers and workstations; as well as X-windowing terminals and personal computers. Access is also available to the Ohio Supercomputer through the Ohio Academic and Research Network (OARNET).
