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History and Overview

Introduction

The College of Engineering was established in 1910, and has since grown to become the third largest of the University of Florida's 20 schools and colleges. The College of Engineering now offers students the option of pursuing baccalaureate degrees in 16 disciplinary areas.

Engineers apply the sciences and mathematics to systems synthesis, creative design and construction, and research and development. Applying science and mathematics to better the quality of life, engineers manage people, finance, time, machines and materials. Engineering challenges the individual, stimulates ingenuity and resourcefulness and yields a rewarding sense of creative accomplishment.

Engineering requires a thorough knowledge of mathematics and the sciences, and an understanding of the legal, economic, environmental and social issues of contemporary society. Proficient oral and written communication skills are required as engineers deliver judgments, plans and decisions.

Undergraduate programs in the college are founded on mathematics and the physical sciences. Emphasis is also placed upon the humanities and social sciences to develop judgment, perspective and curiosity. Many students continue their education beyond the bachelor's degree.

College Mission

The College of Engineering will provide first quality, state-of-the-art undergraduate and graduate engineering education; meet the continuing engineering education needs of Florida's citizens and its industry; conduct a nationally recognized research program designed to meet the needs of Florida and the nation; support a superior faculty and foster leading-edge instruction; enhance the economic competitiveness of the state of Florida and its industries; and serve the citizens and all levels of government in Florida.

Educational Objectives

• Prepare students to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral formats with technical as well as lay audiences.
• Prepare students to be socially aware and technologically skilled so that they can function as effective partners with citizen and interest groups, industries, local, state, federal and international governing bodies and others to formulate policies and plans that address the contemporary and emerging problems of society.
• Prepare students to be effective engineering practitioners with the ability to employ contemporary techniques, skills and engineering tools that emphasize computer capability and the access and use of information resources.
• Prepare students to translate scientific, mathematical and engineering theories into practical, problem-solving applications through classroom presentations, laboratory and other experimentation, data analysis, employment opportunities such as those offered by cooperative education, internships and research projects.
• Prepare students to function as interdisciplinary team members and leaders to address multi-dimensional engineering and social problems with ethical, public health, environmental, political, economic and other dimensions.
• Prepare students to recognize engineering problems and to develop strategies for solving such problems, to be competent to carry out relevant design processes, to recognize the need for considering alternative approaches to problem-solving, and to understand the realities of what society will accept as feasible solutions.
• Prepare students to be responsible practitioners with a full understanding of the ethical and professional dimensions of good engineering practice and the need for life-long learning.
• Prepare students to operate in a global environment.

Engineering programs in all departments are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone (410) 347-7700.

Majors appear in the table below. All majors, with the exception of Digital Arts & Sciences, Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies, Geomatics and Nuclear Engineering Sciences, are accredited by the EAC. Geomatics is accredited by the Related Accreditation Commission (RAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

For additional information about a specific major, consult the following pages, contact the undergraduate coordinator in the department, visit the dean's office in 311/312 Weil Hall, or access our web page at www.eng.ufl.edu.

Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Particle Science and Technology

Information about ERC research, education and technology transfer programs is available by calling (352) 846-1194, e-mailing or by visiting the web site at www.erc.ufl.edu.

Florida Engineering and Industrial Experiment Station (EIES)

The EIES research program provides opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in an exciting research environment. Activities range from specially designed credit-earning research projects to field and laboratory experiments in concert with nationally recognized faculty. Many of these research activities also offer financial benefits through part-time employment on sponsored projects.

Bachelor of Science Degree Programs
Major	Degree Awarded	Credits for Degree	Combined BS/MS Offered
Aerospace Engineering	B.S.	128	Yes
Agricultural & Biological Engineering	B.S.	128	Yes
Chemical Engineering	B.S.	134	No
Civil Engineering	B.S.	131	Yes
Computer Engineering	B.S.	126	Yes
Digital Arts & Sciences	B.S.	121	No
Electrical Engineering	B.S.	126	Yes
Engineering Science	B.S.	128	Yes
Environmental Engineering	B.S.	128	Yes
Geomatics (Surveying and Mapping)	B.S.	120	No
Industrial & Systems Engineering	B.S.	125	Yes
Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies	B.S.	122-128	No
Materials Science and Engineering	B.S.	125	Yes
Mechanical Engineering	B.S.	128	No
Nuclear Engineering	B.S.	123	Yes
Nuclear Engineering Sciences	B.S.	123	Yes