College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science
General Statement: Engineering is the profession in which knowledge of mathematics and natural science is applied with judgment to develop ways to economically utilize the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.
The College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in Architectural and Facilities Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science and Aeronautical and Industrial Technology with concentrations in Aviation Management, Aviation Flight and Industrial Technology. The College also offers emphasis in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering.
The College’s curricula in these programs are structured to graduate quality students capable of taking their places in the mainstream of the engineering / technology / computer science profession. Students are prepared to satisfy the manpower needs of industry and to tackle the complex technical challenges facing a technology based society.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING STATEMENT OF MISSION
Tennessee State University, established in 1890, as a land-grant institution is a major urban comprehensive university. The College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science was established in 1951. Its Statement of Mission reads:
The College shall have an educational delivery system and research of uncompromising high quality which addresses the needs of the people and the goals of the State of Tennessee, the region and the nation in the areas of analysis, design and development of systems, system components and processes.
The College shall prepare students to think critical, apply knowledge, communicate effectively and function productively as members of professional teams, pursue graduate studies and engage in life long learning.
The College shall pursue basic and applied research in critical technologies including transportation and environmental engineering, design and manufacturing engineering, computer communication and networks, wireless and intelligent systems, robotics building technology, software productivity and security systems for networks manufacturing systems and individual facilities.
The College shall be a full partner with business, industry and related government agencies to enhance Tennessee’s economy through research activities in critical technologies, continuing education and technology transfer.
In carrying out this diverse mission, the College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science atTennessee State University serves Nashville and middle Tennessee, the State of Tennessee,The Nation, and the international community with Universities Motto, “Think, Work, Serve” as the basis of the College’s Mission. (5) In this regard, the College seeks to provide its students with these experiences which lead to a wholesome, well-rounded and well-balanced quality life.
The College serves a diverse population of students of all races: traditional, non-traditional, commuter, residential, undergraduates, graduates, non-degree, full-time, and part-time. In doing so, the College seeks to develop the talents of its students, including those with special academic talents as well as those who have educational, cultural, environmental, social and/or economic constraints.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING EDUCATIONAL GOALS
The educational goals of the College is to prepare students to think critically, interpret knowledge, and pursue lifelong learning, function effectively and productively as members of a global society as professional in a technology based work force.
To familiarize the student with the systematic scientific approach to problem-solving, including the use of modern tools and current technology.
To provide the student with a strong foundation in engineering / technology / computer science fundamentals.
To aid students to develop habits of orderliness, carefulness and objectivity.
To aid students to develop professional attitudes, communication skills, and professional ethics, including the understanding of the engineering / technology / computer science profession.
To aid students to develop an understanding and sensitivity for social, political, economic, and environmental implications of technological system in the real world.
To provide the student with intellectual challenges designed to arouse curiosity and a desire for lifelong learning.
To provide students with experiences which will prepare them to function effectively in multi-cultural and multi-discipline groups.
ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Graduates from an engineering program in the College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science shall have the ability to demonstrate the following:
The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to a job assignment.
The ability to design and/or conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data as it relates to completing a job assignment.
The ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs as defined in a job assignment.
The ability to function on multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in the execution of a team project.
The ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems as it relates to a specific project assignment.
The understanding of professional and ethical responsibility in the work place.
The ability to communicate (orally, written, graphical computer) effectively aspects of a job assignment.
The understanding of the impact of an engineering solution for a project in a global and/or societal context.
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning to keep abreast of the technological advances in present and future job assignments.
A knowledge of contemporary issues as it relates to the industry and products of a given company / organization.
The ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice in present and future job assignments.
An ability to understand and use code and/or standards in the analysis and process.
Has a business sense with the ability to use economic factors in the analysis and design process.
Considers and includes security as an appropriate criteria in the analysis and design process.
ENGINEERING DESIGN EXPERIENCE
A major engineering curriculum objective is to provide engineering students with the ability to systematically apply engineering fundamentals to the design of engineering components, systems and processes.
Engineering design is the process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. It is a decision making process (often iterative). The fundamental elements of the design process are the establishment of objectives and criteria, synthesis, construction, testing and evaluation, and may include a variety of realistic constraints, such as economic and environmental factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics and social impact, and security.
In this regard, the College has in place, a series of required courses with engineering design content, which are integrated throughout the curriculum in each engineering department.
The engineering design experience begins in the freshman year with ENGR 101L Introduction to Engineering II, and continues in the sophomore year with ENGR 201 Thermodynamics (or ENGR 225 Transport Phenomena) and ENGR 211 Statics (or ENGR 213 Combined Statics and Mechanics of materials).
Engineering design continues in the junior year with the required course ENGR 320 Introduction to Design where upper division students are once again introduced to the design process in a much more rigorous and comprehensive manner, building upon concepts introduced at the freshman and sophomore levels.
Specialization in each department begins in the junior year with departmental design courses. Program specific design courses are listed in each department curriculum. Further specialization takes place in the senior year with realistic design projects appropriate to the students’ field of study. Each department offers at least one course which is 100% engineering design. The engineering design sequence is completed with a two-semester capstone design course. An integral part of the design experience is the introduction of ethical, economical, social, safety and security factors required to make a design successful and realistic. These concepts are introduced during the freshman year, reinforced during the junior year and integrated into design projects in junior level and senior level design courses. At each level, formal written reports and formal oral presentations are required to communicate the design.