The College recognizes that its primary clientele are the people and industries of the State of Michigan. The education goals are to provide balanced undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare individuals for professional careers, and to inculcate in students the ability to continue to learn on their own. Each academic degree program is structured to achieve these goals and to encourage student growth through participation in a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. The research goals are to generate knowledge and to develop new technologies. Applied research is emphasized and is structured to assist industry in design and development of products and processes.
Basic research adds to the knowledge base of the technical community.
Modern laboratories and research facilities enhance the undergraduate educational experience with opportunities for participation in research. The service goals are to apply the extensive human and physical resources of the College to the needs of the community, state, and nation, and to assist in economic development. It also includes a commitment to serve the various professions represented by the disciplines of the College. The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers undergraduate programs in several curricula and majors that prepare graduates for productive careers in a wide variety of fields. Students should refer to the programs listed throughout the College section of this Catalog for specific information relative to the academic program of interest.