2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Michael Harris, Ph.D
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Room 3-302 AB, 810-762-7949
Kenya F. Ayers, Ed.D.
Vice Provost & Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Room 3-304 AB, 810-762-9542
kayers@kettering.edu
ACADEMIC MISSION STATEMENT
Academic and Student Affairs at Kettering University embrace a comprehensive tripartite mission of teaching and
learning; research, scholarship and creative expression; and outreach built on current and emerging institutional strengths
and matched with the needs of Kettering University's partners in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES at Kettering University include: the Registrar's Office, the Academic Services Office, Thesis Services,
First Year Initiatives and The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES JOINT MISSION STATEMENT
To provide exemplary service, uphold high standards of integrity, advance student retention, promote effective teaching
and learning, and maximize institutional effectiveness.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM INFORMATION
Degree Programs
To complete a Kettering University undergraduate degree, a student must complete:
• core requirements (a common set of core academic requirements including study in science, mathematics,
communication, humanities and social sciences)
• major departmental requirements (defined under majors below and more specifically outlined under the representative
schedules found in each department’s section of this catalog)
• thesis requirements (see the cooperative education section of the catalog for information)
• cooperative education requirements. (Each student must meet the cooperative education requirements outlined in the
cooperative education section of this catalog for information)
Each academic program is designed to be completed in four and one-half to five years and is described in detail in the respective department's
section of this catalog.
Majors
A major is an area of concentrated study which requires a minimum of 41 classes (161 credits). Kettering University offers eleven (11)
Bachelor of Science degree programs. Undergraduate students can major in any of the following disciplines:
Applied Mathematics Computer Engineering Industrial Engineering
Applied Physics Computer Science Management
Biochemistry Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry
Engineering Physics
Minors
A minor is an area of concentrated study outside of the major area of study. A minor requires a minimum of 4 classes (16 credits) in a directed
area of study. Minors may require coursework beyond the minimum of 41 classes (161 credits) required for completion of the major. Minors
are not required for graduation though a student may elect to pursue a minor in an area of additional interest. Minors appear on the student’s
transcript at graduation. The Academic Department granting the minor provides an audit for each student who applies to graduate.
Concentrations
A concentration is a specialized area of study within a major area of study. A concentration requires a minimum of 2 classes (8 credits) in a
directed area of study. Concentrations appear on a student transcript at student declaration and at graduation. A concentration is not required
for graduation.
Calendar Definitions
Academic term - consists of eleven weeks of instruction and evaluation.
Cooperative work experience term - consists of twelve weeks of supervised employment at an authorized Kettering University corporate affiliate.
No credit, quality points or hours are earned through the work experience.