The B.S. degree programs are accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology. The computer engineering degree is recent and will have its first accreditation visit in 2000-01. The degree programs are all very highly rated and produce graduates who are prepared for the technical world of the future, leading to excellent career opportunities. The design process is emphasized throughout the curriculum in all departments, starting with a team design project in the freshman year and culminating in a capstone design course in the senior year. The faculty and facilities combine to provide an outstanding educational experience.
Computers continue to shape all fields of engineering.
In course work they are used to solve problems, prepare engineering designs, acquire and analyze data and prepare reports. These computers are networked to provide access to software. Because engineers are the key to solving important and complex problems of society, they must work with others. Experience outside the laboratory and classroom is essential in developing personal skills such as communication skills, leadership skills and teamwork. Student chapters of professional engineering societies provide opportunities to develop these skills as well as to learn about the world of engineering through guest speakers and to participate in campus and community service activities.