Engineering, TTU-ETSU Bachelor of Science in Engineering

College of Business and Technology

Department of Engineering Technology, Surveying, and Digital Media

General Program Information

J. Paul Sims, Ph.D.

Professor and Program Coordinator
East Tennessee State University
423-439-7819
simsj@etsu.edu

Debbie T. Roach, Ed.D.

Director of Student Success
Academic Advisor
East Tennessee State University
423-439-7829
roachdt@etsu.edu

The joint Engineering degree (TTU-ETSU B.S. Eng.) is composed of 128 credit hours. Additional credit hours may be required for pre-requisite study or university requirements. Students must earn at least 32 semester credits at TTU and 32 semester credits at ETSU. Some courses will be offered solely through TTU, some courses will be offered solely through ETSU, and some courses will be available through both institutions.

Students may begin studies in fall of 2016. Regular course rotations will begin in fall of 2017.

Curriculum

Students pursuing the Engineering program (TTU-ETSU B.S. Eng.) should expect focused coursework in math and sciences. Students in the program typically begin math studies in Calculus I and II in their first year. Students go on to complete courses in Calculus III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra in subsequent semesters.

Students in the program should also expect to complete science sequences in chemistry and calculus-based physics during the first two years of the program.

Learning Outcomes

The program has been designed to conform with ABET’s learning outcomes for a General Engineering program of study. Those outcomes are:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;
4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
7. an ability to communicate effectively;
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
9. a  recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues; and
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Admission

Students pursuing the TTU-ETSU B.S. degree in Engineering program should apply for admission to either East Tennessee State University or Tennessee Technological University. In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to either institution, the student must meet the following requirements:

• Freshman Admission: 3.0 high school GPA and 20 ACT Composite and 22 ACT Math sub score;
• Transfer Admission: 2.0 cumulative higher education GPA (excluding credit for remedial and developmental courses) and grades of “C” (2.0) or higher in all math, science, and major course work is required for transfer credit.

The student must earn at least 32 semester credits at East Tennessee State University and 32 credits at Tennessee Technological University. The institution where the initial application is filed will serve as the course registration and financial aid point each semester although admissions, advisement, and all records will be kept jointly.

General Education: 36 Credit Hours

• ENGL 1010 - Critical Reading and Expository Writing (3 credits)
• ENGL 1020 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation (3 credits)
• SPCH 2300 - Public Speaking (3 credits)
• SPCH 2410 Introduction  to Speech Communication (3 credits) TTU
• CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry Lecture I (4 credits)
• CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry Laboratory I (0 credit)
• CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I (4 credits) TTU
• CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry Lecture II (4 credits)
• CHEM 1121 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (0 credit)
• CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II (4 credits) TTU
• MATH 1910 - Calculus I (4 credits)
• Humanities/Fine Arts including one 3-credit Literature course (9 credits)
• Social/Behavioral Science (6 credits)

Math and Science: 22-24 Credit Hours

• PHYS 2110 - Technical Physics I-Calculus Based (5 credits)
• PHYS 2110/2111 Calculus-based Physics I, lab (4 credits) TTU
• PHYS 2120 - Technical Physics II-Calculus Based (5 credits)
• PHYS 2120/2121 Calculus-based Physics II, lab (4 credits) TTU
• MATH 1920 - Calculus II (4 credits)
• MATH 2010 - Linear Algebra (3 credit hours)
• MATH 2110 - Calculus III (4 credits)
• MATH 2120 - Differential Equations (3 credits)

Engineering Topics: 54 Credit Hours

• CEE 2110 - Statics (3 credits)
• CEE 3110 - Mechanics of Materials (3 credits)
• CEE 3710 - Principles of Engineering Economy (2 credit hours)
• CEE 3720 - Engineering Statistics (2 credits)
• CSC 3020 - Numerical Methods (3 credits)
• ECE 2010 - Electric Circuits I (3 credits)
• ECE 2011 - Electrical Engineering Laboratory I (1 credit hour)
• ECE 2020 - Electric Circuits II (3 credit hours)
• ENGR 1110 - Engineering Graphics (2 credits)
• ENGR 1120 - Programming for Engineers (2 credits)
• ENGR 3120 - Solid Modeling (3 credit hours)
• ENGR 4510 - Engineering Management (3 credits)
• ENGR 4900 - Professionalism and Ethics (3 credit hours)
• *  ENGR 4950 - Senior Design I (3 credits)
• *  ENGR 4960 - Senior Design II (3 credit hours)
• ME 2330 - Dynamics (3 credits)
• ME 3010 - Materials and Processes in Manufacturing (3 credits)
• ME 3023 - Measurements in Mechanical Systems (3 credits)
• ME 3210 - Thermodynamics I (3 credit hours)
• ME 3720 - Fluid Mechanics (3 credit hours)

• * For these two experiential courses, ABET states: “Students must be prepared for engineering practice through a curriculum culminating in a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints.”

Technical Electives: 12 Credit Hours

Note: Student must take two courses (6 credits) of Technical Electives at each university.

• ECE 3300 - Electronics I (3 credits)
• ENTC 4037 - Quality Assurance I (3 credits)
• ENTC 4237 - Ergonomics and Process Optimization (4 credits)
• ENTC 4257 - Plant Layout and Materials Handling (3 credits)
• ME 3610 - Dynamics of Machinery (3 credits)
• ME 3710 - Heat Transfer (3 credit hours)
• ME 4010 - Machine Design (3 credits)
• MGMT 3000 - Organizational Behavior and Management (3 credits)
• MGMT 4617 - Small Business Management (3 credits)

Other: 1-2 Credit hours

• ENTC 1510 - Student in University (2 credits)

• or

• ENGR 1020 - Connections to Engineering and Technology (1 credit)

Electives: 0-3 credits

Total Credit Hours for Degree: 128

Additional Information

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