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Overview of Programs

Engineers and Technologists play an increasingly important role in solving the varied problems of a complex and increasingly international society. Their work focuses on design, but it may include analysis, diagnostic measurements, supervision, operations, communications, and many other skills. There are many rewarding and high-paying job opportunities in the fields of Engineering and Technology, requiring proven skills and leadership.

The Department of Engineering and Technology offers a learning-centered environment with ABET-accredited programs in Engineering and Engineering Technology. 

The Construction Management (B.S.) degree at SUU is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Construction Management Program Criteria.

The Engineering (B.S.) degree at SUU is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria.

The Engineering Technology (B.S.) degree at SUU is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria.

The Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) degree at SUU is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

Mission

The Department of Engineering and Technology is made up of undergraduate academic programs in three areas-engineering, technology, and construction management. Our mission is to:

• Foster a student-centered learning environment,
• Nurture a student-oriented culture of curiosity, creativity, and discovery,
• Maintain a commitment to continuous improvement,
• Encourage community engagement,
• Establish and maintain high-quality accredited programs, and
• Prepare graduates to be successful in professional careers.

Department Vision

Establish a supportive educational environment for students of engineering and technology that is intellectually stimulating, academically rigorous, ethically sound, environmentally conscious, and practically relevant to help prepare students to be engaged in their communities and careers where they will serve responsibly and add value through creatively and proactively solving problems.

Department/Program Learning Outcomes

Civil Engineering

The program educational objectives for the Civil Engineering program at SUU reflect the mission of the Department of Engineering and Technology and the University, the importance of effective professional practice, the skill of qualified leadership roles, the ability to engage in advanced degrees, and a dedication to enduring learning.

Graduates of the Southern Utah University Civil Engineering Program are considered successful if, after four (4) years from their graduation, they

• Are prepared to attain professional engineering licensure.
• Are effective leaders in public and private organizations in civil engineering fields.
• Have innovative competencies for professional practice to perform multidisciplinary and cross-civil engineering applications.
• Design, build, maintain, or improve safe, economical and reliable structures considering the codes and standards, as well the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts as needed.
• Are prepared to engage in or have completed a graduate-level degree.
• Have the skills required to identify, analyze, and manage complex civil engineering problems.

The outcomes embraced by the Civil Engineering program for students are those proposed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each graduate will take from the Engineering program:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions; and
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Construction Management

The Construction Management student outcomes prepare graduates to attain the program educational objectives. These outcomes undergo periodic review and revision to ensure they meet the needs of the program constituencies. Graduates from the Construction Management programs will have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
2. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
3. An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
4. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
5. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
6. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.

Mechanical Engineering

At SUU, the Mechanical Engineering curriculum prepares students to succeed in industry, lead diverse teams towards a common goal, continually develop professional and technical skills, and encourages students to engage and contribute to their community and society. We strive to help our students learn key skills such that within a few years after graduation, they can:

• Apply and communicate their engineering knowledge, critical thinking, professional skills and problem-solving abilities in professional engineering practice in a broad range of engineering fields, or in non-engineering fields;
• Complete advanced degrees in mechanical or other engineering disciplines if desired;
• Lead multidisciplinary teams on significant projects from inception to completion;
• Conduct interdisciplinary research;
• Actively participate in professional organizations and embrace leadership roles; and
• Apply their engineering background and develop new skills beyond engineering to contribute to their communities, society and the engineering profession.

The outcomes embraced by the Mechanical Engineering program for students are those proposed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each graduate will take from the Engineering program:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions; and
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Engineering Technology

The student outcomes embraced by the Engineering Technology programs are those proposed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Graduates from the Engineering Technology programs will have

1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Other Information

The Disciplines

Engineering and Technology graduates work to meet the present and future technological needs of a complex society. Their work provides everything from basic necessities such as power, fuel, and water, to the modern conveniences of satellite communications, high rise office buildings, and supersonic aircraft. Graduates are well-versed and capable of solving problems in a wide range of engineering fundamentals. They communicate with the public, other engineers, technicians, and with scientists in many different disciplines all over the world to better understand society’s needs and what is available to meet a specific need. Graduates are proficient problem solvers and well trained in the latest, as well as traditional, methods of analysis, design, and construction. Department curriculum combines and emphasizes study in fundamental and advanced areas of science, technology, and engineering that are traditionally taught in a variety of engineering and technology disciplines. Graduates typically find work in consulting offices, manufacturing businesses, industrial companies, and government agencies, some of which utilize small, highly versatile engineering and technology staffs. Engineering and Technology graduates are also sought as technical and program managers in larger institutions where they work with specialists to meet program or project objectives. Cross-disciplinary engineering and technology solutions encompass an increasingly wide spectrum of methods, technologies, and materials to generate optimized, economical solutions for the complex problems encountered in a constantly changing world. Engineering and Technology graduates are equipped with the knowledge and broad background necessary to effectively function in a multidisciplinary problem-solving environment. They achieve a level of mastery in science, technology, engineering, and design that enables them to pursue successful careers in industry, consulting, or public service, or to continue their education in graduate studies.

Curriculum

The Engineering and Technology curriculum is founded upon fundamentals in mathematics, physics, chemistry, communications, and includes engineering and technology courses common to many in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology programs. Advanced engineering and technology topics maintain an emphasis on cross-disciplinary applications, versatility, and improved problem solving and communication skills. Engineering and Technology studies culminate in multidisciplinary team projects that integrate the principles of scientific research and analysis with the applied art of engineering and technology design. Opportunities for internships and service learning add depth to the educational experience.

Engineering Credit Transfer

Southern Utah University has course articulation agreements with other schools in the Utah System of Higher Education. Students transferring to SUU from any of these schools will be able to transfer courses taken at any of these schools provided the courses are equivalent in content and number of credit hours to those in the SUU engineering curricula. Transfer of SUU credits to another institution is normally on the same basis.

Engineering Technology Credit Transfer

Southern Utah University has course articulation agreements with a large number of other schools of higher education in the State of Utah. Students transferring to SUU from any of these schools will be able to transfer courses taken at any of these schools provided (1) the courses are equivalent in content and number of credit hours to those in the curricula and (2) a grade of “C” or better has been earned for the courses. In all other instances, transfer of credit will be determined by the faculty on a case-by-case basis. Transfer students should have completed Trigonometry and College Physics with the lab by the time they arrive at SUU so they are Calculus-ready. If transfer students have not completed Trigonometry and College Physics with the lab, they can expect to take longer than two (2) years to graduate.

Programs

• Construction Technology (A.A.S.)
• Engineering Technology - CAD Technology Emphasis (A.A.S.)
• Engineering Technology - Electronics Emphasis (A.A.S.)
• General Technology - Construction Technology Specialty (A.A.S.) (STech or UBTech transfers only)
• Pre-Engineering (A.P.E.)

• Civil Engineering (B.S.)
• Construction Management (B.A., B.S.)
• Engineering Technology - CAD-Architectural/Civil Design Emphasis (B.S.)
• Engineering Technology - CAD/CAM Emphasis (B.S.)
• Engineering Technology - Electromechanical Emphasis (B.S.)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)

• Construction Technology (Certificate)
• Engineering Technology - Civil Drafting/CAD (Certificate)

• Construction Technology (Minor)
• Engineering Technology - CAD/CAM Emphasis (Minor)
• Engineering Technology - Electronics Emphasis (Minor)

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