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Catalog Description Questions and Answers Course Descriptions Engineering Physics Engr Management |
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Engineering Options at FLC |
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At FLC there are several engineering or engineering related options to choose from.
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Engineering Professors, Don R. May, Jerry Crawford Associate Professor, Ryan Haaland Assistant Professor Laurie Williams, Craig Tyler, Charlie Hakes, Jeff Loats Engineering at Fort Lewis College offers students three options, the Engineering-Physics major, preEngineering and Engineering Management. These are described below. The
preEngineering program is designed to meet the needs of
those students who are interested in obtaining a traditional engineering degree, but
prefer to complete their first two years of study at a small college with
a liberal arts emphasis. By completing a course of study that includes engineering, mathematics, the sciences, and the humanities,
students can achieve full junior standing and are ready to transfer to one
of the institutions
with which Fort Lewis College has a long history of cooperative transfer
programs that streamline the transfer process . These schools include Colorado State University
(CSU)
at Fort Collins, Colorado School of Mines (CSM) at Golden, the University
of Colorado (CU) at Boulder, the University of Southern Colorado (USC) at
Pueblo, the University of New Mexico (UNM) at Albuquerque, and New Mexico
State University (NMSU) at Las Cruces. Students
also frequently transfer to other engineering program around the
country. As
a cooperative effort between the engineering program and the School of
Business Administration, a four-year degree program is available in
Engineering Management. For more information, please see the School of
Business Administration section of this catalog.
These tables list courses that are typically required and transfer to each of the regional engineering schools. These lists should only be used as a guide. For more detailed information on our programs please consult with an engineering advisor as well as the course catalog of the school to which you wish to transfer.
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What is a pre-engineering program? All accredited engineering schools must meet a set of standards established by the profession and administered by an accreditation board called ABET. One result of this is that the first two years of an engineering curriculum are somewhat standard across the country. Regardless of the school you attend you will take a block of courses in math, science, engineering, humanities and social science during, your freshman and sophomore years that is nearly independent of the engineering discipline you choose. The FLC engineering program offers this block of courses along with the specialty courses necessary to meet the needs of nearly all engineering students. Upon completion of our transfer block you will be ready to transfer to an engineering program of your choice with full junior standing. This may be one of our regional cooperative universities or any other school of your choice. |
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· What courses
can I take at FLC that will count toward my engineering degree? We know what you are thinking! Can I really get a good start in engineering at FLC or am I wasting my time? The answer is a most emphatic YES you can get a great start. Try these courses on for size: Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineer (C++) Engineering Principles and Design Computer Aided Drafting Engineering Mechanics - Statics Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics Engineering Thermodynamics Electric Networks I Electric Networks II Engineering Surveying I Engineering Surveying II Digital Logic Design Mechanics of Materials Fluid Mechanics Heat Transfer These are just the engineering courses. In addition you will take two years of math (Calculus), a year of chemistry and a year of physics as well as several humanities and social science courses. If you add it up this is much more than two years of college courses. Don’t worry - no single engineering discipline takes all of these courses. We’ll help you select those that meet your needs.
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Why should I
begin my engineering education at Fort Lewis College? That’s a good question. A question that has many answers, one of which may be right for you. Here are five reasons you should consider our program: 1) First on the list is that we are dedicated to teaching engineering and science. As faculty we have chosen to be at FLC because we really enjoy teaching. Every course you take will be taught by a faculty member with a Ph.D. in their field and years of teaching experience. We’re not talking about a professor who teaches one or two undergraduate courses a year or a professor who has an attitude of “I have to teach an undergraduate course this semester but I’d rather be doing research or teaching graduate students”. We are talking about professors who have made a real, full-time commitment to intellectual engagement in teaching undergraduate students. When you couple this with class sizes that average 10-20 students. You can’t loose. 2) We specialize in teaching the engineering and science courses that will form the foundation of your education. Did you know that the flunk-out rate, nationally, for engineering students can be as high as 25% to 50%? Nearly all of this happens during the freshman and sophomore years. This is where the rubber meets the road. The FLC Engineering Department faculty are specialists in helping students be successful during this critical time. Carefully crafted courses and teaching methods coupled with as much one-on-one personal contact with your professors as you want, give you the highest possible chance for success. 3) We have long standing, cooperative relationship with the best engineering schools in Colorado and New Mexico. For over 30 years we have been working with these universities to assure that our students meet their standards as well as ours. Think of it this way. When you take a course in engineering mechanics or electric networks from Fort Lewis College that course, simultaneously, meets the ABET standards set for the Engineering-Physics program at FLC as well as the standards at all the regional schools that we work with to streamline the transfer process.
Deans, faculty and transfer coordinators continually tell us that FLC engineering students are the best transfer students they get and that, on the average, they perform on par or better than their own students. 4) Fort Lewis College offers a unique opportunity for you to experience a quality liberal arts education. Employers continually tell us that to compete in the marketplaces of the 21st century, engineering students must be able to think and communicate outside the technical “box”. You must be able to deal with ambiguity and assimilate knowledge from different areas into a coherent assessment or solution. You must understand society and our varied culture in order to better serve its needs. These are the goals of a liberal arts education. These are at the foundational principles of the mission statement for Fort Lewis College. 5) And last but not least, Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado is a great place to live and study. After a day of hard studying there is nothing better than a hike or bike ride in the fresh mountain air to clear the mind. We guarantee that if you like the outdoors and mountains you’ll love Durango. |
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What kind of
student is an Engineering major? People
interested in engineering usually have some common traits. They are
curious about the world around them and how it works. They like to find
answers to problems and enjoy the challenge of
problem solving. Engineers take the concepts and tools of science
and math and apply them to the real world problems that face society. An
engineer has designed and built nearly everything you use and see around
you. An engineering student
must be diligent and hard working, eager to learn and creative. We won’t
kid you, the work is hard but the rewards are many. Take the challenge. ·
What will be
expected of me as an engineering major at FLC? You
will be expected to take your studies seriously. That means you must come
to class, complete your assignments, study, ask questions, and visit your
professors often. We want you to succeed, and we have done everything
possible to assist you in that goal. But ultimately the responsibility is
yours. Engineering is a
demanding discipline and we expect you to work hard to prepare yourself to
be an engineer. ·
What kind of
jobs do graduates find with an Engineering degree? The
job market is very good for engineers in all disciplines. You can work for
industry, government, consulting or in education.
Engineers are commanding the highest salaries of any baccalaureate
degree graduates. The best part about engineering is that it is fun,
creative and fulfilling. You can work in design, analysis, construction or
manufacturing, sales, research and development and many other types of
jobs. The choice is yours. ·
What are the
faculty like at Fort Lewis College? The Engineering department at FLC is combined with the Physics Department. These are two very similar and compatible fields. We have seven full-time members, all of whom have their Ph.D. in either engineering or physics. Combined we have nearly 100 years of teaching experience that we bring to the classroom everyday. ·
What kinds of
research or internship experiences do you offer? We all agree that it is a great idea to get some experience in engineering before you graduate. We think the sooner the better. So we assist our students in obtaining these types of paid, summer employment. Do you think that you might be interested in one of these?
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What other
engineering-related options do I have at FLC? If after a year you decide that traditional engineering is not for you, then you have lots of options. Some of our students elect to move into our Physics program which has a new option in Engineering Physics. This option gives you a B.S. degree in Physics which combines numerous applied engineering courses with the more theoretical nature of physics to provide a well rounded degree. You will be prepared to work in many high-tech and engineering industries. Another option is the Engineering Management program. This combines engineering courses with business courses and results in a degree in business administration. Again, students completing this program are prepared to work in scientific and engineering industries as business professionals. These are just two options that have an engineering emphasis. Fort Lewis College provides many other choices of study in the School of Arts and Science, the School of Business and the School of Education. |
Course Descriptions see the course catalog for details |
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Engineering- Physics Option (see Engineering-Physics on the Department Home Page)
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The Business Administration major with the engineering management option prepares students who can integrate management skills with engineering skills to solve complex problems in an increasingly technical world. It is designed to prepare students for entry-level engineering-related jobs and to be able to move rapidly into supervisory/management positions. |