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UM-St. Louis/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program

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Administration

William P. Darby, Dean
Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University
Bernard J. Feldman, Associate Dean
Ph.D., Harvard University
Mary McManus, Academic Adviser
M.Ed., University of Missouri-St. Louis

Faculty

Philip V. Bayly, Professor and Adviser
Ph.D., Duke University
Christopher I. Byrnes, Professor
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
Richard A. Gardner, Professor and Adviser
Ph.D., Purdue University
Phillip L. Gould, Professor
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Raimo J. Hakkinen, Professor
Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Thomas G. Harmon, Professor
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kenneth Jerina, Professor and Adviser
D.Sc., Washington University
I. Norman Katz, Professor
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
David A. Peters, Professor
Ph.D., Stanford University
Daniel L. Rode, Professor
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Shankar M. L. Sastry, Professor
Ph.D., University of Toronto
Barry E. Spielman, Professor
Ph.D., Syracuse University
Srinivasan Sridharan, Professor
Ph.D., University of Southhampton
Kevin Z. Truman, Professor and Adviser
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Rolla
James C. Ballard, Associate Professor
M.A., Washington University
Roger D. Chamberlain, Associate Professor
D.Sc., Washington University
Brian A. Wrenn, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Ricardo L. Actis, Adjunct Professor
D.Sc., Washington University
Harold J. Brandon, Affiliate Professor
D.Sc., Washington University
Alan C. Wheeler, Affiliate Professor
Ph.D., Stanford University
Mario P. Gomez, Adjunct Professor
Ph.D., Stanford University
William J. Murphy, Adjunct Professor
D.Sc., Washington University
Matthew G. Dreifke, Adjunct Associate Professor
M.S., Washington University
John D. Corrigan, Adjunct Professor and Adviser
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Rolla

General Information
The Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program of UM-St. Louis and Washington University was approved in 1993 by the University of Missouri and the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. The program is designed to offer course work beyond the pre-engineering courses at UM-St. Louis and the area community colleges. Pre-engineering and general education courses are offered at UM-St. Louis, and upper-level engineering courses are offered in the evenings and on Saturdays on the Washington University campus: this schedule permits students to co-op during the day at local engineering firms. Students will be admitted to the upper-division program only after they have completed an acceptable pre-engineering program. They can earn a bachelor of science in civil engineering (B.S.C.E.), a bachelor of science in electrical engineering (B.S.E.E.), or a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering (B.S.M.E.).

The B.S.C.E., the B.S.E.E., and the B.S.M.E. are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone: (410)347-7700.

Program Goal
The goal of the UMSL/WU Joint program is consistent with the mission of UM-St. Louis, which is to provide a high-quality education to enhance the occupational and professional careers of citizens in the entire region, including the minorities and economically disadvantaged population and to provide a well-trained, sophisticated work force for the St. Louis region. The partnership is an appropriate way for Washington University to share its campus, resources, and personnel with the citizens of Missouri .

Degree Program Educational Objectives

B.S. in Civil Engineering
The mission of the Civil Engineering Program is to provide the students with a high quality civil engineering education. So these students will have the ability to practice civil engineering in the areas of structural, transportation, environmental engineering and construction. We also make the students aware of the critical issues pertaining to the civil engineering profession and its impact on society. Graduates of the program will have:

  • an ability to apply knowledge of basic scientific, mathematical and engineering principles to solve civil engineering problems in its four sub-disciplines,
  • an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze data,
  • an ability to conceive and complete a comprehensive design project in one of the sub-disciplines using design standards in the context of realistic constraints,
  • a sound understanding of the issues pertaining to professional practice and societal implications thereof.
  • the ability to contribute as team members and leaders in the workplace, as well as in the community,
  • an ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, visual, and graphic media,
  • an ability to function in multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the design of a major project,
  • an understanding of the need for life-long learning, professional, and ethical responsibility,
  • an awareness of regional and global opportunities and challenges, contemporary issues and professionalism through exposure to practicing civil engineer and,
  • an ability to relate academic learning to practical experience so that they enhance each other.

B.S. in Electrical Engineering
The mission of the Electrical Engineering program is to instill knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles necessary to become proficient in electrical circuits, computer systems, digital and linear electronics, electromagnetic engineering, signal analysis and electrical laboratory methods. Graduates will have:

  • an ability to design and analyze advanced and complex systems in at least one of the following areas:
    Solid-state devices and circuits
    Control components and systems
    Communications
    Computer software and hardware
    Electrical power and energy.
    This ability will include the integration of thoroughly mastered mathematics and science in solving engineering problems,
  • a proficiency with experimental instrumentation and techniques spanning areas of electrical energy systems and digital systems. This proficiency will include the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as ability to analyze and interpret data,
  • a proficiency in engineering design of a system, component, or process to meet desired needs,
  • the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with special emphasis on technical writing,
  • an ability to interact effectively with other people by providing experience in working with other students in teams as both a team leader and a team member,
  • an understanding and appreciation of one's professional and ethical responsibility and historical and contemporary global and societal issues and
  • a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers are concerned with the technologies of manufacturing, energy conversion, machine design, instrumentation and control of physical processes and the environment. The mission of this undergraduate program is to prepare students for professional practice with a solid, scientifically- grounded foundation in all four major stems of mechanical engineering: mechanisms and mechanical design, dynamics and control, fluid mechanics, and thermal science and materials science. The following objectives or goals are key focal points in the mechanical engineering program. Graduates will:

  • apply fundamental scientific and engineering concepts involving dynamics and systems, material science, mechanics and solids and the thermal-fluid sciences in order to identify, formulate and solve a variety of mechanical engineering problems,
  • design, modify, conduct, and analyze experiments in the areas of thermal-fluid sciences, solid mechanics, and dynamical systems,
  • directly perform system, process and component selection in order to satisfy specific engineering-related needs through the application of mechanical design philosophy in engineering practice,
  • communicate in oral and written presentations using graphic and/or visual media appropriate for an engineering business environment,
  • operate productively in individual or multidisciplinary, team-oriented projects,
  • be exposed to modern developments, products and tools as they relate to engineering practice,
  • be exposed to practicing engineers and their jobs and be taught the importance of high ethical and professional standards,
  • obtain the broad-based education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in their global and societal contexts,
  • recognize the need for, and obtain tools necessary to engage in, life-long learning,
  • be afforded opportunities to participate in cooperative education, internships, research experiences or international exchange programs in order to gain experience beyond the classroom.

Admission
Admission to candidacy for these degrees is granted jointly by the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Washington University.

Normally admission is granted to persons who have completed the pre-engineering program with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 over all mathematics, chemistry, physics, and introductory engineering courses (statics and dynamics). Students with less than a 2.75 grade point average, but at least a C in all their science and math courses, may be admitted on a probationary basis. These students must pass a mathematics workshop with a grade of B or better, and then pass JEMT 3170 (Engineering Mathematics) and JEE 2300 (Introduction to Electrical Networks) with a C- or better, in order to continue in the program.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors must also complete JEE 2300, Introduction to Electrical Networks with a minimum grade of C-.

Civil engineering majors must complete either JEE 2300, Introduction to Electrical Networks, or JCHE 4430, Environmental Engineering Chemistry, with a minimum grade of C-.

A minimum grade of C- is necessary to meet the prerequisite requirement for any course.


Degree Requirements (return to top of page)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

A program of 137 semester hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a program of 127 semester hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a program of 139 semester hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, as shown below

All majors must complete the University General Education requirements, the Pre-Engineering Requirements and the Core Engineering Requirements. Except with special permission of the program faculty, to be eligible to take the other upper-level engineering courses (those with course numbers starting with the letter "J":

All students must first complete JEMT 3170, Engineering Mathematics, with a minimum grade of C-.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors must also complete JEE 2800, Introduction to Electrical Networks with a minimum grade of C-.

Civil engineering majors must complete either JEE 2800, Introduction to Electrical Networks, or JCHE 4430, Environmental Engineering Chemistry, with a minimum grade of C-.

A minimum grade of C- is necessary to meet the prerequisite requirement for any course.

Pre-Engineering Requirements
Mathematics 1800, Analytic Geometry/Calculus I
Mathematics 1900, Analytic Geometry/Calculus II
Mathematics 2000, Analytic Geometry/Calculus III
Mathematics 2020, Differential Equations
Chemistry 1111, Introductory Chemistry I
Chemistry 1121, Introductory Chemistry II
Physics 2111, Physics: Mechanics and Heat
Physics 2112, Physics: Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
Engineering 2310, Statics
Engineering 2320, Dynamics
English 1100, Composition

Humanities and Social Sciences Electives
The student's choice of humanities and social sciences electives must meet both the UM-St. Louis General Education Requirements and the Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements of the Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program. Check with your adviser for details. In particular:

  • Three courses in the humanities and 3 courses in social sciences must be taken
  • One of the social sciences must be a course in American history or government or in Missouri history or government
  • One of the humanities or social science courses must be at the junior level or above
  • The cultural diversity requirement must be fulfilled.
  • Some courses that fulfill the humanities [H] or social sciences [SS] breath of study requirement do not count as Humanities and Social Sciences Electives; an example would be a statistics course taught in economics or psychology. See the Office of the Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program for a listing of courses that do not count as Humanities or Social Sciences Electives in this program, or check with your advisor.

Engineering Core Requirements
JCS 1002, Introduction to Computing Skills: MATLAB Skills
JCS 1260, Introduction to Computer Programming
JEMT 3170, Engineering Mathematics
JEC 3100, Engineering Communications
JME 3200, Thermodynamics
JME 4310/JEE 4410, Control Systems I*
JEE 2300, Introduction to Electrical Networks* OR
JCHE 4430, Environmental Engineering Chemistry
JEE 2330, Electrical and Electronic Circuits Laboratory *
*Required for electrical and mechanical engineering majors only.

Civil Engineering Major Requirements
JCE 1451, Engineering Graphics
JCE 2160, Surveying
JCE 3410, Structural Analysis
JCE 3420, Structural Design
JCE 3520, Environmental Engineering Science
JCE 3760, Open Channel Hydraulics
JCE 4190, Soil Mechanics
JCE 4200, Soil Exploration and Testing
JCE 4740, Economic Decisions in Engineering
JCE 4750, Introduction to Urban Planning
JCE 4760, Site Planning and Engineering OR
JCE 4820, Design of Water Quality Control Facilities
JCE 4840, Probabilistic Methods in Civil Engineering Design
JCE 4990, Senior Civil Engineering Seminar
JCE 4720, Legal Aspects of Construction OR
JEP 4610, Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy
JME 2410, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
JME 3251, Materials Science
JCE 3360, Civil Engineering Materials Lab
JME 3700, Fluid Mechanics
JME 3721, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Civil Engineering Electives

Electrical Engineering Major Requirements
JEMT 3260, Probability and Statistics for Engineering
JEE 2600, Introduction to Digital Logic and Computer Design
JEE 2320, Introduction to Electronic Circuits
JEE 3300, Engineering Electromagnetic Principles
JEE 3320, Power, Energy, and Polyphase Circuits
JEE 3510, Signals and Systems
JEE 4350, Electrical Energy Laboratory
JEE 4650, Digital Systems Laboratory
JEE 4980, Electrical Engineering Design Projects
Electrical Engineering Electives 3000-4990

Mechanical Engineering Major Requirements
JEMT 3260, Probability and Statistics for Engineering
JME 1414, Introduction to Engineering Design: Project
JME 1415, Introduction to Engineering Design: CAD
JME 2410, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
JME 3210, Energetics for Mechanical Engineers
JME 3221, Mechanical Design and Machine Elements
JME 3250, Materials Science
JME 3700, Fluid Mechanics
JME 3721, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
JME 3710, Principles of Heat Transfer
JME 3722, Heat Transfer Laboratory
JME 4170, Dynamic Response of Physical Systems
JME 4180, Dynamic Response Laboratory
JME 4040, Mechanical Engineering Design Project
JME 4041, Current Topics in Mechanical Engineering Design
Mechanical Engineering Electives

Graduation Requirements
In addition to the requirements of the University of Missouri-St. Louis that apply to all candidates for undergraduate degrees, the student must earn a minimum campus grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all engineering courses attempted at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Minor in Environmental Engineering Science
A program of 18 semester hours is required to earn the minor in environmental engineering science. The minor is designed to provide formal recognition to recipients of bachelor's degrees in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering that they have acquired the education necessary for entry-level careers as environmental professionals. They will also have a solid foundation to undertake graduate-level education in environmental engineering science.

Enrollment in all courses in the minor in environmental engineering science is limited to students who have been admitted to candidacy for the bachelor of science in civil engineering, the bachelor of science in electrical engineering, or the bachelor of science in mechanical engineering in the UM-St. Louis/ Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program. The minor may be awarded only to students who earn the bachelor of science in civil engineering, the bachelor of science in electrical engineering, or the bachelor of science in mechanical engineering in the UM-St. Louis/ Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program.

JCHE 4430, Environmental Engineering Chemistry
JCE 3520, Environmental Engineering Science ( EE, ME majors) OR
JCE 4750, Introduction to Urban Planning (CE majors)
JCE 4080, Environmental Engineering Laboratory - Water/Soil OR
JCE 4090, Environmental Engineering Laboratory - Air
JCE 4820, Design of Water Quality Control Facilities
JEP 4370, Environmental Risk Assessment
JEP 4610, Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

Engineering Design and Engineering Science Requirements
The number of semester hours assigned to each engineering course in the Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program is further divided into hours of engineering design, engineering science, and basic science content. Engineering topics is the sum of engineering science hours and engineering design hours. The following table shows the design hours and engineering science hours for courses in the engineering programs.

Each engineering student must complete a curriculum that contains at least 48 hours of engineering topics semester hours, including all courses: pre-engineering requirements, engineering core requirements, major requirements, and electives. Civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering majors should consult with their advisers to select electives at the 3000 and 4000 level that include sufficient engineering design and engineering science content to produce the required totals. Transfer courses from other institutions do not necessarily have the same engineering science and engineering design content as their equivalents in the UM-St. Louis/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program. Students who include transfer courses in their curricula should consult with their advisers to be sure that these requirements are met.

Fees
Students register on the UM-St. Louis campus and pay UM-St. Louis fees plus an engineering fee for both pre-engineering and engineering courses. Limits on enrollments are determined by the availability of resources.

Career Outlook
Engineering is one of the few careers in which the bachelor's degree is a professional degree. Students earning a bachelor of science degree in one of the engineering disciplines are well qualified for entry-level engineering positions in a variety of businesses, industries, consulting firms, and government agencies. As society becomes increasingly dependent on technology, the outlook for all engineering disciplines becomes increasingly bright. Engineering careers typically rank at, or very near, the top of virtually any published rating of promising jobs for the 21 st Century. Besides tackling challenging technical problems, roughly two-thirds of all engineers will have some level of management responsibility within ten years of receiving their bachelor's degrees. Many practicing engineers will eventually continue their education by pursuing graduate degrees on a part-time basis. Typical areas of graduate study include all advanced technical and scientific fields and management.

UM-St. Louis/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program
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For Further Information
For information about enrolling in this program, please contact the UM-St. Louis/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program at (314) 516-6800, or the Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science at (314) 935-6100.

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