Spring 2004 Handbook - Electrical Engineering and Computer ...

School of EngineeringStuart Bell, DeanRobert Sorem, Associate Dean of Undergraduate StudiesGlen Marotz, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies1 Eaton HallPhone: 785/864-3881E-mail: kuengr@ku.eduWebsite: www.engr.ku.eduIs engineering for me?To find out, ask yourself:• Do I like to design and build things?• Am I a creative thinker who likes to solve complex problems?• Do I enjoy math and science?• Am I curious about how things work?• Am I precise in my work and study habits?• Do I budget my time so I can finish all the work requiredof me?• Do I have a history of performing well academically?• Am I ready to enter a demanding curriculum?What degrees are offered?The School of Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science(BS) in engineering with majors in 10 disciplines. They areaerospace engineering, architectural engineering, chemicalengineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computerscience, electrical engineering, engineering physics,mechanical engineering, and petroleum engineering.with potential employers. The Center schedules interviewsand conducts workshops on resumes, interviewing, andsearching for either permanent or summer jobs.What is the faculty like?Engineering faculty members are nationally recognizedleaders in education and research. KU faculty members areleaders in many engineering societies. Their work is widelypublished in professional journals. You will get the chance tointeract with faculty members outside the classroom and lab.Engineering faculty members participate in a variety ofactivities with students. For example, civil engineering faculty,join annually with students to build and race concrete canoesin an American Society of Civil Engineers competition.What can I do with an engineeringdegree?Whatever your engineering major, you will find manyjob opportunities. Most KU graduates earn more than thenational average starting salary. Many companies and governmentalagencies are aware of the high quality of KU graduates,so they are eager to hire them and pay premium salaries.The School’s Career Services Center will help put you in touchWhy is there an engineering fee?As an engineering student, you will pay a special fee inaddition to regular tuition and fees for engineering courses.The fee, calculated at a rate of $15 per credit hour of engineeringcourses you take, helps the School maintain and operatelab equipment and computers. Because you will take moreengineering courses each semester as you advance, theengineering fee you pay will increase each year. Throughoutyour four years as an undergraduate, you will pay approximately$1000 in engineering fees.How do I get into the School?First-year students may enter the School of Engineering,but admission is selective. Applications are judged on severalfactors, including but not limited to, high school record,scores on national tests, academic record at college or3 For students admitted Spring 2004