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CONTENTSDEGREES OFFERED

College of Engineering Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Engage Fundamentals Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CAREER INFORMATION

Aerospace Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Biomedical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Biosystems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Chemical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Civil and Environmental Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Computer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Industrial Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Materials Science and Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Nuclear Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

ENGINEERING MAJORS

Biosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Pre-Professional Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Civil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Engineering Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Materials Science and Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Aerospace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Biomedical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Nuclear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Radiological Engineering Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

PRE-HEALTH INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

SCHOLARSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The Air & Waste Management Association . . . . . . . . . . .24

Alpha Episolon Omega, Co-Op Honor Society . . . . . . . .24

Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Honor Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics . . . . .24

American Institute of Chemical Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . .24

American Nuclear Society Student Chapter . . . . . . . . . . .24

American Society for Engineering Education . . . . . . . . . .24

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers .24

American Society of Civil Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

American Society of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

American Society of Mechanical Engineers . . . . . . . . . . .25

Biomedical Engineering Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honor Society . . . . . . . . . .25

East Tennessee Section of AACE International . . . . . . . .25

Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honor Society . . . .25

International Electrical Engineering Honor Society . . . . .25

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers . . . . . . .25

Institute of Industrial Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Institute of Transportation Engineers - Student Chapter .25

Instrument Society of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Junior Engineering Technical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25National Society of Black Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26The Order of the Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Pi Tau Sigma International Mechanical Engineering

Honor Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Society of Automotive Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers . . . . . . . . . . .26Society of Plastics Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Society of Women Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Tau Beta Pi The Engineering Honor Society . . . . . . . . . .26

READY FOR THE WORLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Programs Abroad Office (PAO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Semester at Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27National Student Exchange (NSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

CO-OP ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

TECHNOLOGY

Hardware and Software Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .29

GRADES

Undergraduate Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Freshman English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30A, B, C, NC Grading Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Grade of Incomplete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Grades that do not Influence Grade Point Average . . . . .30Satisfactory/No Credit Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Repeating Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Advanced Placement Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Advanced Placement Scores & Awarded Credit . . . . . . .34

HONORS OPPORTUNITIES

Honors Programs at the University of Tennessee . . . . . .35Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Honors Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Departmental Honors Courses for First-Year Students . .35Lower Division Honors Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35University Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

HIGH SCHOOL DEFICIENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

ACADEMIC ADVISING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

SHARED RESPONSIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

ADVISING

Academic and Career Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

BARRIERS TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND CHOICES . .41

TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

STUDENT PRIVACY

FERPA Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Waiver of Privacy Rights and Authorization to

Release Information Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

COURSE LOAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

CURRICULUM

General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46General Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

PLACEMENT SCORES

Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Freshman Math Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

RESOURCES

Engineering Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Career and personal Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Computer and Laptop Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Academic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

DARSweb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

CIRCLE PARK ONLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

ACADEMIC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

KEY TERM DATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

MAP, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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° CONCENTRATIONDEPARTMENT (UNIT) • MAJOR MINOR† MINOR ONLY

DEGREE

Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science • Biosystems Engineering BS in Biosystems Engineering° Pre-Professional

YES † Reliability and Maintainability Engineering minor onlyChemical Engineering • Chemical Engineering BS in Chemical Engineering

° Honors Chemical Engineering° Biomolecular Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering • Civil Engineering BS in Civil Engineering° Honors Civil Engineering

YES † Environmental Engineering minor onlyElectrical and Computer Engineering • Computer Engineering BS in Computer Engineering

° Honors Computer Engineering• Electrical Engineering BS in Electrical Engineering

° Honors Electrical EngineeringIntercollegiate • Engineering Physics BS in Engineering Physics

° Honors Engineering PhysicsIndustrial and Information Engineering • Industrial Engineering BS in Industrial Engineering

° Honors Industrial EngineeringMaterials Science and Engineering • Materials Science and Engineering YES BS in Materials Science

and Engineering° Honors Materials Science and Engineering ° Biomaterials

Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering • Aerospace Engineering YES BS in Aerospace Engineering° Honors Aerospace Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering YES BS in Biomedical Engineering° Honors Biomedical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering YES BS in Mechanical Engineering° Honors Mechanical Engineering

Nuclear Engineering • Nuclear Engineering BS in Nuclear Engineering° Honors Nuclear Engineering° Radiological Engineering° Honors Radiological Engineering

ENGINEERING ENGAGE FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAMThe UT College of Engineering is home to the Engage EngineeringFundamentals Program—one of the nation’s most innovativeapproaches to freshman engineering education. In this success-oriented environment, students are engaged to learn by interactingwith others to create solutions to Engineering problems. Engageprovides an excellent foundation for all of UT’s undergraduateEngineering degree programs, which are fully accredited by theABET Engineering Accreditation Program.

All Freshman Engineering students are enrolled in the EngageProgram, an engineering fundamentals curriculum built onteamwork in project-oriented, hands-on activities in graphics,statics, computer programming, and dynamics. As a member of theEngage Community, you can choose to live on the same residence

hall floor with other Engage students. You will find it easy to sharenotes, form study groups, and develop a sense of camaraderie.You will have access to the educational, social, and recreationalprograms available to all residence hall students. You willparticipate in Engage Community activities like pizza parties, movienights, group outings, and guest dinners with Engineering faculty.

To live in the Engage Community, students must be qualified tobegin Engineering Fundamentals 151 in the fall semester. If yourequest a roommate and are interested in the Engage Community,your requested roommate must also be accepted into theEngineering Engage Program and the Engage Living Communityfor the two of you to be assigned together. For more information,please contact the Housing Office at (865) 974-3411.

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Engineers are problem solvers. Whether designing a bridge,troubleshooting a computer chip problem or developing a valve for anartificial heart, different engineers use similar problem solvingtechniques. This common foundation allows engineers to easily movefrom one specialization to another and also serves as goodpreparation for a management career path.

Engineering is a perfect profession for intelligent people who arecurious about how things work and enjoy the challenge of innovation.Engineers apply the concepts of the basic sciences (physics,chemistry and biology) to invent, design, build and operate systemsto meet the needs and demands of modern society.

Technical skills are important for engineers to be able to use advancedmathematics and computer software to model systems and predict theirperformance. However, several non-technical skills are just as critical.For instance, interpersonal skills enable engineers to work effectively inthe groups required to tackle complex engineering projects. Engineersmust also understand the ethical, environmental, political and businessimplications of their work and achieve a level of comfort among thecultures, customs and languages of multinational enterprises.

For those looking to build the foundation of a satisfying and rewardingcareer, the University of Tennessee College of Engineering is a greatplace to start.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING OVERVIEWEngineering—The Career

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

What is AerospaceEngineering?

Aerospace engineering uses thebasic sciences and mathematics todevelop the foundation for the design,development, production, testing andapplied research associated withaerospace vehicles. These vehiclesinclude aircraft, spacecraft andmissiles. Auxiliary and propulsion systems are also an integralpart of this education. These include guidance, control,environmental, ramjet, rocket, turbo-jet and piston enginesystems.

The educational objectives of the aerospace engineeringprogram are:• to provide an education that includes in-depth fundamental

instruction in aerodynamics, structures, flight mechanics,orbital mechanics, flight propulsion and the design ofaerospace systems;

• to prepare students for professional careers in aerospaceengineering by developing the skills pertinent to problemsolving, analysis, design and those personal skills requiredfor teamwork and effective communication;

• to provide opportunities to develop and cultivate life-longlearning skills, individual professionalism and ethics;

• to prepare capable students for graduate study at majoruniversities.

The university’s engineering programs are fully accredited bythe ABET Engineering Accreditation Program.

Career Opportunities in Aerospace Engineering

The demand for air transportation is projected to increasemany-fold early this century. Our renewed quest in space willaccelerate as full realization is made of spin-off benefits tosociety. These endeavors will increase employmentopportunities for aerospace engineers in the future. Graduatesat UT are actively sought by industry and governmentaerospace organizations nationwide. Major employers such asBoeing, Pratt and Whitney, NASA, General Electric, Honeywell,Lockheed-Martin and Arnold Engineering Development Center(which houses the largest wind tunnel test facilities in the world,located in Tullahoma, Tenn.) actively recruit our students. Manyof our B.S. students chose to continue their education atgraduate school.

Salary Trends in Aerospace Engineering

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004-2005Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual earningsof aerospace engineers were $72,750 in 2002. The middle 50percent earned between $59,520 and $88,310. The lowest 10percent earned less than $49,640, and the highest 10 percentearned more than $105,060. Median annual earnings in theindustries employing the largest numbers of aerospaceengineers in 2002 were:

• Federal government–$81,830• Architectural, engineering, and related services–$74,890• Aerospace product and parts manufacturing–$ 70,920

According to a 2003 salary survey by the NationalAssociation of Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degreecandidates in aerospace engineering received startingsalary offers averaging $48,028 a year, master’s degreecandidates were offered $61,162, and Ph.D. candidateswere offered $68,406.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

What is Biomedical Engineering?

Biomedical engineering is the application of engineeringprinciples and methods to the solution of problems in the lifesciences. This broad field spans applications at the molecularlevel (genetic engineering); at the cellular level (e.g., cell andtissue engineering); and in intact organisms, including humansin particular. Mature practice areas include the design ofbiomedical measurement systems (e.g., intensive caremonitoring stations); orthopedic devices (e.g., artificial joints);and artificial organs (e.g., artificial kidneys). Currently, there ismuch attention being given to computational biosciences,advanced medical imaging systems and advanced artificialorgans (e.g., heart-assist and total artificial heart blood pumps,artificial livers). Among the most exciting new areas ofbiomedical engineering research is the newly defined disciplineof cell and tissue engineering, which involves the modificationof living cells and tissues to meet specific clinical needs (e.g.,artificial skin).

In their professional roles, biomedical engineers must beknowledgeable in both the life sciences and the engineeringsciences. In many career roles, biomedical engineers serve anintermediary role in bridging the gap between classically trainedengineers and medical practitioners. Basic life sciencepreparation includes the study of cell biology and humananatomy and physiology. The engineering preparation includesbasic mechanics, electrical and electronic circuits, materialsscience, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Requiredmathematics include calculus, differential equations, matrixmethods and statistics.

The educational objectives of the biomedical engineeringprogram are:• to provide students with a solid foundation in mathematics,

the basic and engineering sciences and engineering designmethods;

• to provide students with a comprehensive integration ofengineering methods of problem-solving and design withthe biological sciences;

• to develop the skills needed for work in the medical deviceindustry, including a thorough coverage of engineeringmaterials, biomaterials, biomechanics, medical devicedesign and work in interdisciplinary teams;

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CAREER INFORMATIONWHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS ENGINEERING MAJOR?

CAREER INFORMATION• to provide essential laboratory experience with commonly

used biomedical devices and systems and to providecoverage of methods for the design of experiments inmedical and life science applications; and

• to provide a biomedical technology-based engineeringbackground for students desiring admission to medicalschool with admission requirements being met through theappropriate selection of elective course work.


Career Opportunities in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineers work in a variety of settings including thebiomedical product manufacturing industry, biomedical researchand development organizations, hospitals (as clinicalengineers), for governmental agencies (e.g., FDA, NASA,DOD), and in biomedical product technical sales. Work in manyof the more challenging technical areas (e.g., cell and tissueengineering) requires an advanced degree.

In addition to preparing students for careers as practicingbiomedical engineers, a biomedical engineering program of studyprovides a sound preparation for a variety of health sciencescareers. Many BME students are successful in gaining entry tohealth sciences professional programs (e.g., medicine, dentistry,veterinary medicine) upon completion of the biomedicalengineering curriculum. Since the health care professions utilize awide variety of specialized biomedical equipment, it is likely that theengineering skills acquired in UT’s undergraduate BME programwill benefit graduates in their future careers in the health sciences.

Salary Trends in Biomedical Engineering

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004-2005Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual earningsof biomedical engineers were $60,410 in 2002. The middle 50percent earned between $58,320 and $88,830. The lowest 10percent earned less than $48,450, and the highest 10 percentearned more than $107,520.

According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Associationof Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates inbiomedical engineering received starting offers averaging$39,126 a year, and master’s degree candidates, on average,were offered $61,000.

BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING

What is Biosystems Engineering?

Today’s tightly-focused engineering specialties would probablyamaze the great engineers of the past. Many of them weresuccessful precisely because they understood a diverse rangeof engineering concepts, and could integrate that knowledge innew and startling ways.

Biosystems engineering is the most “integrative” engineeringdiscipline available today. It combines elements fromenvironmental, mechanical, civil, electrical and otherengineering disciplines to produce the broadest possibleengineering skill set. This engineering background is

complemented with a focus onbiologically-basedsystems–critical for solvingproblems involving people andthe environment. Finally,biosystems engineering adds theperipheral skills needed to besuccessful in an engineeringcareer–intensive design projects;computer and graphics training; presentation skills; engineeringeconomics; and practical teamwork.

With this broad foundation, upperlevel biosystems engineeringstudents are uniquely positioned to focus on almost any area ofengineering. Potential areas include environmental systems;machine design and optimization; soil and water conservation;instrumentation and sensors; bio-reactors, food processing;waste treatment; or any of a host of other possibilities.

The BESS department’s program objectives: Recent graduatesare to be• competitive in seeking employment at the regional and

national levels;• aware of meeting their own and societal needs consistent

with the goals of life-long learning, professional ethics andleadership;

• performing as entry-level engineers in a manner thatpositively reflects on the overall program’s reputation.


Career Opportunities in Biosystems Engineering

As a biosystems engineer, you can choose from an unusuallydiverse range of job opportunities. You will be well prepared tolead a team as a project engineer because of your broadengineering background. You could also choose to designproducts or processes in a variety of agricultural, manufacturingand service industries.

You might consider working as a consultant, in productmarketing, or for a management services firm. Governmentagencies and educational and research institutions also employmany biosystems engineers, or you may want to enhance yourcareer by entering graduate or medical school.

You will be particularly qualified to work at the interface oftechnology and living systems–whether in food and fiberproduction, environmental issues or in a biological context.

Salary Trends in Biosystems Engineering

Since biosystems engineering programs across the countryvary in name, incorporate differing amounts of otherengineering disciplines, and lead to such a diverse range ofcareer paths, historical salary statistics are limited. However,statistics for the related field of agricultural engineering areprobably fairly representative.

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004-2005Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual earningsof agricultural engineers were $50,700 in 2002. The middle 50percent earned between $40,320 and $70,100. The lowest 10percent earned less than $35,590, and the highest 10 percentearned more than $87,220.

According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Associationof Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates inagricultural engineering received starting offers averaging$42,987 a year, and master’s degree candidates, on average,were offered $54,000.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

What is Chemical Engineering?

Chemical engineering deals withdeveloping industrial processes andsystems used to manufacture productsthat require chemicals. Chemicalengineers play a very important role inthe production of items we use every daysuch as foods, medicines, fuels andclothing. Some examples of chemicalengineering include developing improvedfood processing techniques, producingmedicines more affordably in large quantities, finding moreefficient ways to refine petroleum and constructing fibers thatmake clothing more comfortable and resistant to stains.

As a chemical engineering student at UT, you will learn how todesign processes and equipment for reacting chemicals that willimprove the way many items critical to today’s modern societyare created. You will study the concepts of heat transfer, masstransfer, kinetics and fluid flow to solve problems that may leadto the development of new medications, computing devices,fuels, plastics and polymers vital to enhancing the quality of lifearound the globe.

The objectives of the chemical engineering degree program are:• Graduates of the UT chemical engineering program who

enter professional practice will demonstrate a high level oftechnical competence, along with career progressiontoward positions of technical or managerial leadership.

• Graduates of the UT chemical engineering program whopursue full-time graduate or advanced professional studywill complete their programs of study successfully.

• Graduates of the UT chemical engineering program willcontinue their professional growth through lifelong learning.


Career Opportunities in Chemical Engineering

As a graduate of the chemical engineering program, you will beable to pursue a career in many different areas such aspharmaceuticals, textiles, electronics, energy andbiotechnology. Chemical engineers can be found anywhere,from large manufacturing plants to small medical researchlaboratories. Many of our students also choose to continue theireducation at graduate or medical school.

Salary Trends in Chemical Engineering

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004-2005Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual earningsof chemical engineers were $72,490 in 2002. The middle 50percent earned between $58,320 and $88,830. The lowest 10percent earned less than $48,450, and the highest 10 percentearned more than $107,520.

According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Associationof Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates inchemical engineering received starting offers averaging $52,384a year, master’s degree candidates averaged $57,857, andPh.D. candidates averaged $70,729.

CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

What is Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering?

Civil engineering is about the basic infrastructure of society andcommunity service, development and improvement–theplanning, design, construction and operation of facilitiesessential to modern life and economic vitality.

An established department in civil engineering at the Universityof Tennessee, Knoxville dates back to the mid-1800s, making itone of the oldest programs in the Southeast.

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE)offers proficiency in environmental and water resourcesengineering, structural engineering and construction, andtransportation engineering leading to a Bachelor of Science inCivil Engineering. In addition, the College of Engineering offersan undergraduate minor in environmental engineering.

Academic units and areas of research include the following:transportation systems planning and design; transportationsafety; traffic operations; transportation air quality; investmentand financial analysis; bridge testing and evaluation; testing ofmasonry infills; lateral load test of driven piles; testing, behaviorand modeling of highway materials; stability of slopes,embankments and tunnels; non-destructive evaluation ofpavement systems; railroad engineering; risk assessment;automated highway systems; intelligent vehicle systems;GPS/GIS applications; air pollution control technologies; airpollution dispersion modeling; water and waste water treatment;hazardous waste management; environmental restoration;mixed and radioactive waste management; bioremediation;aquatic chemistry; fate and transport of contaminants; surfaceand ground water hydrology; erosion and sediment transport;soil and geosynthetic hydraulic barriers; remediation of minesand characteristic of fractures in soil and rock.

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CAREER INFORMATION

CAREER INFORMATIONConsistent with the mission ofthe CEE Department, graduatesof the program will have:• technical competency to

pursue professional practiceor graduate education;

• the ability to function in a team environment by developingcommunication, effective competence and engaging in life-long learning.

The university’s engineering programs are fully accredited bythe ABET Engineering Accreditation Program.Career Opportunities in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil engineers are found throughout the workplace in a varietyof functions. Aside from private engineering firms that areresponsible for contracted projects from start to finish, civilengineers work for utility companies, telecommunicationsbusinesses, consulting firms and even toy and athleticequipment manufacturers. There are a large number of civilengineers who work in federal, state and local governments,working each day to serve the public in thousands of projectsnationwide. Civil engineers also work in academic fields throughteaching, research, evaluation and publishing, generating muchof the current information available today.

In their first job, most civil engineers are teamed with a seniorengineer. They are guided through a variety of assignments,depending on the civil engineering specialty area. Later, jobresponsibility increases with continuing education andexperience. During this process many engineers seekprofessional licensure that requires a depth of knowledge andskills essential to success in the field.

Civil engineers usually work for one of the following employertypes (in approximate order of employed engineers):government (every city, county, state and federal operation);consulting firms (all sizes); construction companies; industry(e.g., petroleum, utilities, aircraft, chemical, paper, shipbuilding);international firms (may involve the categories above).

Salary Trends in Civil and Environmental

Engineering

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004-2005Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual earningsof civil engineers were $60,070 in 2002. The middle 50 percentearned between $48,360 and $74,700. The lowest 10 percentearned less than $39,960, and the highest 10 percent earnedmore than $91,010.

According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Associationof Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates incivil engineering received starting offers averaging $41,669 ayear; master’s degree candidates received an average offer of$47,245, and Ph.D. candidates were offered $69,079, onaverage, as an initial salary.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

What is Computer Engineering?Computer engineering deals with the electronic hardware sideof electrical engineering and the programming side of computerscience. Often, a student can study electrical engineering tocultivate a background in computer engineering. However, withthe increasing needs of both industry and technology that driveour future, computer engineering has now become a disciplineby itself. Typically, a computer engineering curriculum providesa background in three broad areas—hardware, software andhardware-software integration. Students will also have theopportunity to explore fundamental topics such asmicroprocessors, computer architecture, digital signalprocessing, operating systems, data communications, and otherrelated material. In addition, the program includes coreengineering subjects that are common to all engineeringdisciplines.

The program educational objectives of the computerengineering program include:• an understanding of the engineering sciences necessary to

analyze and design complex devices and systemscontaining hardware and software components

• a progression of design projects and tasks throughout theprogram

• an understanding of probability and statistics, includingapplications and discrete math

• an understanding of mathematics through differential andintegral calculus

• an understanding of the basic sciences including chemistryand physics

• an understanding of advanced mathematics in the areas ofdifferential equations, numerical analysis, linear algebra,and advanced calculus

• an orderly student progression through the program• achievement of the objectives of the 13 outcomes.


Career Opportunities in Computer Engineering

Computer hardware engineers are expected to have favorablejob opportunities. Employment of computer hardware engineersis projected to increase faster than the average for alloccupations through 2010, reflecting rapid employment growthin the computer and office equipment industry, which employsthe greatest number of computer engineers. Consultingopportunities for computer hardware engineers should grow asbusinesses need help managing, upgrading and customizingincreasingly complex systems. Growth in embedded systems, atechnology that uses computers to control other devices suchas appliances or cell phones, also will increase the demand forcomputer hardware engineers.

Salary Trends in Computer Engineering

In the field of computer engineering, according to the U.S.Department of Labor’s 2004-2005 Occupational Outlook

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Handbook, the median annual earnings of computer hardwareengineers were $72,150 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earnedbetween $56,490 and $91,730. The lowest 10 percent earnedless than $46,190, and the highest 10 percent earned morethan $114,880. Median annual earnings in the industriesemploying the largest numbers of computer hardware engineersin 2002 were:• Semiconductor and other electronic component

manufacturing–$76,600• Computer and peripheral equipment

manufacturing–$75,300• Computer systems designs and related services–$74,320

According to the National Association of Colleges andEmployers, starting salary offers in 2003 for bachelor’s degreecandidates in computer engineering averaged $51,343 a year;master’s degree candidates averaged $64,200.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

What is Electrical Engineering?Electrical engineering deals withthe application of the physicallaws governing chargedparticles. From miniatureintegrated circuits that containmillions of microelectronicdevices, to high-speed fiber-optic communication systemsthat span international boundaries, electrical engineeringimpacts every aspect of modern-day living. Electricalengineering is unique among the engineering disciplinesbecause of its wide range of applications. Subject areas withinelectrical engineering are so diverse that it is not alwaysapparent that there is an underlying connection. The range ofsubjects is not only broad but is also expanding.

The program educational objectives of the electrical engineeringprogram include:• an understanding of the engineering sciences necessary to

analyze and design complex devices and systemscontaining hardware and software components

• a progression of design projects and tasks throughout theprogram

• an understanding of probability and statistics, includingapplications and discrete math

• an understanding of mathematics through differential andintegral calculus

• an understanding of the basic sciences including chemistryand physics

• an understanding of advanced mathematics in the areas ofdifferential equations, numerical analysis, linear algebra,and advanced calculus

• an orderly student progression through the program• achievement of the objectives of the 13 outcomes.


Career Opportunities in Electrical Engineering

The growth trends for employment of electrical engineeringgraduates are expected to increase through 2010.

Projected job growth stems largely from increased demand forelectrical and electronic goods, including advancedcommunications equipment, computer communications,biomedical instrumentation, defense-related electronicequipment, and consumer electronics products. The need forelectronics manufacturers to invest heavily in research anddevelopment to remain competitive and gain a scientific edgewill provide openings for graduates who have learned the latesttechnologies.

Salary Trends in Electrical Engineering

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004-2005Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual earningsof electrical engineers were $68,180 in 2002. The middle 50percent earned between $54,550 and $84,670. The lowest 10percent earned less than $44,780, and the highest 10 percentearned more than $100,980. Median annual earnings in theindustries employing the largest numbers of electrical engineersin 2002 were:• Scientific research and development services–$77,410• Semiconductor and other electronic component

manufacturing–$72,670• Electric power generation, transmission and

distribution–$71,640• Navigational, measuring, electromedical and control

instruments manufacturing–$70,430• Architectural, engineering and related services–$66,980

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004-2005Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual earningsof electronics engineers, except computer, were $69,930 in2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $55,930 and$85,980. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $46,310, andthe highest 10 percent earned more than $103,860. Medianannual earnings in the industries employing the largestnumbers of electronics engineers in 2002 were:• Federal government–$78,830• Architectural, engineering, and related services–$72,850• Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control

instruments manufacturing –$70,950• Semiconductor and other electronic component

manufacturing–$70,800• Wired telecommunications carriers–$ 62,670

According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Associationof Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates inelectrical/electronics and communications engineering receivedstarting offers averaging $49,794 a year; master’s degreecandidates averaged $64,556; and Ph.D. candidates averaged$74,283.

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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

What is Industrial Engineering?Originally, the industrial engineering profession focused onmanufacturing. Today’s industrial engineer is involved in thedesign of systems and processes to produce and deliver goodsand services not only in manufacturing, but also in the serviceindustries and government sectors of the economy. Industrialengineers are concerned with the design of integrated systemsinvolving people, materials, facilities, finances, equipment andenergy to ensure the overall system functions efficiently andhuman needs are adequately met. Industrial engineering isdistinctive in two respects: The industrial engineer typicallyworks on problems or systems which include human beings asa major variable; and the industrial engineer is by definition asystems engineer, whose unique combination of skills can beapplied to many working environments.

It is this emphasis on people, science and technology thatdistinguishes industrial engineering from the other engineeringdisciplines. The industrial engineer’s objective is to achieve thebest possible results for the benefit of humankind, in terms ofsafety, quality and productivity. Industrial engineers create valuethrough a total systems approach, scientific method,engineering design and integration of new technologies. Incommon with all engineering disciplines, industrial engineeringis based on mathematics and the physical sciences. However,industrial engineering also emphasizes the life sciences andsocial sciences. This concern for the human element leads tosystem designs that enhance the quality of life for all people,both as producers and consumers of products and services.

The faculty members of the Department of Industrial andInformation Engineering pursue research in areas such asinformation engineering and data mining, lean manufacturing,manufacturing process improvement, computer simulationmodeling, biomechanics of impact injuries, development andevaluation of criteria for athletic protective equipment, riskassessment models for cumulative trauma disorders, operationsresearch and human performance analysis. Many of theseresearch activities provide opportunities for undergraduatestudents to participate in research.

The objectives of the industrial engineering program includeenabling students to obtain• an understanding of fundamental engineering principles,

mathematics, science and statistics• an understanding of and an ability to apply the concepts

and theory of engineering design; information engineeringand technology; economic analysis; quality engineering andreliability; production and inventory control systems;mathematical modeling, optimization and simulation ofcomplex systems; facilities planning, design andinstallation; and human factors engineering with emphasison workplace design

• an ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and inwriting; function on multi-disciplinary teams; have aknowledge of pertinent contemporary issues includingdiversity and globalization; and to recognize the need for acommitment to life-long learning


Career Opportunities in

Industrial Engineering

Industrial engineers have an almostunlimited range of career fieldsavailable, including retail distribution,banking, health-care delivery,corporate management, consultingfirms, aerospace systems, researchgroups, government and militaryagencies as well as manufacturing. Inall areas of manufacturing, service and government, there isincreasing emphasis on the goal of improving quality andproductivity. Industrial engineers work closely with the topmanagement in these sectors to achieve this goal.

Salary Trends in Industrial Engineering

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004-2005Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual earningsof industrial engineers were $62,150 in 2002. The middle 50percent earned between $50,160 and $75,440. The lowest 10percent earned less than $40,380, and the highest 10 percentearned more than $90,420.

According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Associationof Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates inindustrial/manufacturing engineering received starting offersaveraging about $47,051 a year and master’s degreecandidates averaged $54,565 a year.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

What is Materials Science and Engineering?Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is a discipline that ison the leading edge of technology through the development ofnew materials and the improvement of existing materials forapplications in all engineering fields. It is at the forefront ofmodern technological advances and its graduates are in greatdemand.

Materials engineers can be found working in all technologicalfields, usually as part of a multidisciplinary team. For thisreason, materials engineers receive a broad engineeringeducation that includes design, mechanics, chemistry, physics,mathematics and electronics. The processing and testing ofmaterials are core subjects in the MSE curriculum whichstresses “hands-on” learning though laboratory classes thatintroduce students to modern processing and characterizationtechniques.

Modern engineering materials are used in a broad spectrum ofproducts, including automobiles, aircraft and spacecraft, jet androcket engines, surgical implant devices, computers, cell phones,optical displays, textiles, and sports equipment. The types ofengineering materials include metals and alloys, polymers andplastics, ceramics, semiconductors, and composites.

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The department has one of the lowest student-faculty ratios(about 4:1) in the College of Engineering. This allows MSEstudents to receive a great deal of individual interaction with thefaculty, especially in laboratory courses.

The educational objectives of the program for the degree ofB.S. in Materials Science and Engineering are:• to provide students with a knowledge of the fundamentals

of appropriate physical and chemical sciences,mathematics and engineering sciences; and todemonstrate the applications of these principles to solveengineering problems with emphases on materialsprocessing, structure, properties and performance. Thisknowledge base includes the development of analytical andexperimental skills. • to provide students with experiencesin design and materials selection such that they can designcomponents, systems or processes with consideration ofeconomic, safety, environmental and social issues.

• to develop professional skills in such areas as written andoral communications, problem solving and working indiverse teams, that prepare graduates to practice materialsengineering in contemporary and global environments.

• to provide students with a general education componentthat complements the technical content, encourages theappreciation of cultural and social values, exhibits theimpact of engineering solutions on society, and enhancespersonal development.


Career Opportunities in Materials Science and

Engineering

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree inMaterials Science and Engineering receive employment offersfrom a wide range of industries both in Tennessee andnationwide.

MSE graduates can be found working in many differentcapacities, including basic and applied research, product andprocess development, manufacturing, quality control, materialselection and failure analysis. Materials science graduatesfrequently opt to continue their education through graduateschool for Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees.Salary Trends in Materials Science and Engineering

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004-2005Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual earningsof materials engineers were $62,590 in 2002. The middle 50percent earned between $49,810 and $77,500. The lowest 10percent earned less than $39,360, and the highest 10 percentearned more than $92,690.

According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Associationof Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates inmaterials engineering received starting offers averaging$44,680 a year.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

What is MechanicalEngineering?

Mechanical engineering is theapplication of the laws of solid andfluid mechanics and the thermalsciences to the analysis, design and/or manufacturing ofsystems and products. Mechanical engineers play a key role innational, state and local economies by bringing their expertise inthe development of power generation systems (such as steamturbines, jet engines and internal combustion engines) whichprovide mechanical power to all segments of society. They alsobring essential expertise to manufacturing processes, efficientproduction methods and automation vital to the well-being of thenational economy. Their expertise and involvement in theanalysis, design and development of new products and materialsfor new devices and systems produce economic activity andprovide employment opportunities which sustain high standardsof living.

The mechanical engineering program at UT offers fundamentaleducation in the engineering sciences and engineering design.The engineering science component educates students in thefundamental principles of engineering, while the engineeringdesign component emphasizes design methodology, enhancescreative skills and develops student ability to solve open endedproblems of the type common to industry.

The undergraduate experience is broad-based and includes, inthe first two years, general education in mathematics, sciencesand preliminary design courses that are common with curriculain other engineering programs.

The discipline of a rigorous technical program along witheducation in the humanities and social sciences provides agood foundation for a rich and rewarding career in a dynamicmarketplace.

The objectives of the mechanical engineering degree program are:• to prepare students for professional careers by developing

their skills in problem formulation, problem solving,analysis, computation, synthesis, teamwork and effectivecommunication

• to teach students the underlying principles of mechanicaland thermal systems and the application of these principlesin the design process

• to instill in students an appreciation for the importance oflifelong learning, individual professionalism and ethicalpractice

• to prepare capable students for graduate study at majoruniversities


Career Opportunities in Mechanical Engineering

Because of the broad-based education received in mechanicalengineering, mechanical engineers play a vital role in a widevariety of industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, electronics,

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power utilities, chemical, petroleum, textile, manufacturing);federal agencies (e.g., NASA, DOE, DOD, FAA); consultingfirms, national laboratories (e.g., ORNL, SANDIA). In thesedifferent sectors, mechanical engineers are involved in analysisand design of systems and products; manufacturing,automation and control of production and processes; heating,ventilation, and air conditioning systems; and research.Mechanical engineers are also found at every level ofmanagement.

Mechanical engineers have been and will continue to be ingreat demand in all of the areas listed above.

Salary Trends in Mechanical Engineering

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004-2005Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual earningsof mechanical engineers were $62,880 in 2002. The middle 50percent earned between $50,800 and $78,040. The lowest 10percent earned less than $41,490, and the highest 10 percentearned more than $93,430. Median annual earnings in theindustries employing the largest numbers of mechanicalengineers in 2002 were:• Federal government–$72,500• Architectural, engineering and related services– $65,610• Navigational, measuring, electromedical and control

instruments manufacturing–$65,430• Aerospace products and parts manufacturing–$65,160• Other general purpose machinery manufacturing–$55,850

According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Association ofColleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates inmechanical engineering received starting offers averaging$48,585 a year, master’s degree candidates had offers averaging$54,565, and Ph.D. candidates were initially offered $69,904.

NUCLEAR ENGINEERING

What is Nuclear Engineering?Nuclear engineering is the engineering discipline that focuseson the application of sub-atomic processes for the benefit ofmankind and our environment. Radiological engineering is aspecial concentration within nuclearengineering that deals with the designand safe utilization of radiation inindustry and medicine. Someexamples of nuclear and radiologicalengineering are listed below:• Production of electric power with

essentially no air pollution• Processes for the diagnosis and

treatment of diseases such ascancer

• Activation analysis for identifying materials includingenvironmental pollutants

• Radiography inspection of welds in bridges and boilers• Food preservation and sterilization of medical supplies• Radioisotope gauges for use in manufacturing processes• Nuclear measurement techniques for oil well logging and

airport security

• Radioactive tracer elements for use in medical research• Generation of radioisotope power for deep space

explorationThe educational objectives for the department are to:

• provide students with fundamental knowledge inmathematics, computer science, the basic sciences andthe engineering sciences that are necessary to solvecomplex problems in nuclear and radiological engineering;

• provide students with a real-world design and analysisexperience in nuclear and radiological engineering thatincludes environmental, societal, safety and economicconsiderations;

• provide students with appropriate skills in oral and writtencommunication, teamwork, laboratory work, problemsolving and the use of modern engineering tools that willprepare them to work productively in a contemporary andglobal environment;

• provide students with a diverse general education in thehumanities, ethics and social sciences to compliment theirtechnological education in order to understand andappreciate the importance of each in society and inpersonal development; and

• foster a genuine desire for life-long learning in students.


Career Opportunities in Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear engineering is actually a very broad and diverseengineering discipline with graduates employed in a widevariety of fields including the electric utility industry (e.g., TVA,Duke Energy, Southern Nuclear Co., Entergy), private industry(e.g., General Electric, Westinghouse, Honeywell, Emerson),and government laboratories (e.g., DOE’s Oak Ridge NationalLaboratory and NASA’s Johnson Space Flight Center). Nuclearengineering graduates also work as medical physicists andradiation safety officers at hospitals and other health relatedfacilities. The current job market for nuclear engineers isexcellent and is expected to improve in the future.

Salary Trends in Nuclear Engineering

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004-2005Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual earnings ofnuclear engineers were $81,350 in 2002. The middle 50 percentearned between $67,970 and $92,930. The lowest 10 percentearned less than $58,350, and the highest 10 percent earnedmore than $111,260. In the Federal Government, nuclearengineers in supervisory, nonsupervisory and managementpositions earned an average of $73,769 a year in 2003.

According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Associationof Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates innuclear engineering received starting offers averaging $50,104a year.

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BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING MAJORRequirements for Bachelor of Science

in Biosystems

Engineering

* Meets University General Education Requirement.1 Or equivalent honors course.2 If mathematics placement test does not indicate placement into at least

Mathematics 141, discuss mathematics options with advisor.3 Select from the corresponding University General Education list after

consultation with advisor.4 Select from Civil and Environmental Engineering 390 or Aerospace

Engineering 341 after consultation with advisor.5 Typically, upper-division courses in engineering or related areas. Must

be approved in advance by advisor.

BIOSYSTEMS

PRE-PROFESSIONAL CONCENTRATIONThe pre-professional concentration provides comprehensivetraining in biosystems engineering while preparing thestudent for candidacy to medical school. While this programmeets most of the general published pre-medicalrequirements, it is the student’s responsibility to work with anacademic advisor to ensure that his or her program meetsthe demands of specific schools.

Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Biosystems

Engineering • Pre-Professional Concentration

* Meets University General Education Requirement.1 Or equivalent honors course.2 If mathematics placement test does not indicate placement into at least

Mathematics 141, discuss mathematics options with advisor.3 Select from Civil and Environmental Engineering 390 or Aerospace

Engineering 341 after consultation with advisor.4 Select from the corresponding University General Education list after

consultation with advisor.

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ENGINEERING MAJORSOnce you have selected a major, you should formally declare your major.

Freshmen declare your major by visiting the Engineering Advising Office,202 Estabrook Hall, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Engineering students are asked to declare your major by the sophomore year.Transfer students and upperclass students declare their major

with the department of choice.

First Year Hours CreditBiosystems Engineering 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Engineering Fundamentals 105, 151, 152, 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Chemistry 120* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 2Mathematics 141*, 142* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81English 101*, 102* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Cultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Second YearBiosystems Engineering 201, 221, 231, 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Mechanical Engineering 231, 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Nuclear Engineering 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Mathematics 231, 241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Microbiology 210* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Environmental and Soil Sciences 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Third YearBiosystems Engineering 411, 416, 431, 451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Statistics 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Electrical and Computer Engineering 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Mathematics 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Fluid Science Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Arts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

English 360* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fourth YearBiosystems Engineering 401*, 402, 404, 444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Economics 201 (Social Sciences Elective)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Social Sciences Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Arts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Cultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Total 128

First Year Hours CreditBiosystems Engineering 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Engineering Fundamentals 105, 151, 152, 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Chemistry 120*, 130* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81, 2Mathematics 141*, 142* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81English 101*, 102* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Second YearBiosystems Engineering 201, 221, 231, 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10



Mathematics 231, 241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Biology 130* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Chemistry 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Third YearBiosystems Engineering 411, 431, 451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Statistics 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3


Mathematics 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Fluid Science Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

English 360* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Chemistry 360, 369 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Arts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fourth YearBiosystems Engineering 401*, 402, 404, 444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Economics 201 (Social Sciences Elective)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Social Sciences Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Arts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Cultures and Civilizations Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MAJORRequirements for Bachelor of Science

in Chemical Engineering

* Meets University General Education Requirement.All electives must be pre-approved by the advisor and the departmenthead.

1 Students must meet the University General Education Requirement forCommunicating through Writing and Communicating Orally by selectinga course with a WC designation and a course with an OC designation.

2 See departmental Web site for course listings.

HONORS CONCENTRATIONThe honors concentration encourages highly-motivated

students to experience a more rigorous preparation in chemicalengineering. Admission is selective. Application to the honorsconcentration is made when the student applies for upper-division status.

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the chemicalengineering major, candidates for the honors concentration mustalso complete the following requirements. (Note: Most of thehonors course requirements are course substitutions for thechemical engineering major.)

• Maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.25; maintain a GPAof at least 3.40 in chemical engineering major courses.

• 1,2English 118.

• University Honors 100.

• Two 100- or 200-level departmental or College ofEngineering honors courses.

• Engineering Fundamentals 157 and 158.

• Chemistry 128, 138, and 483.

• Mathematics 147, 148, and 247.

• Three 100- or 200-level honors courses selected fromCollege of Engineering or Chancellor’s Honors Program.

• Chemical Engineering 407 or 408, 447, and one of 467,477, 478, 488, or 498.

• A 3-credit hour honors senior design course. Thisrequirement is satisfied by Chemical Engineering 488.

CIVIL ENGINEERING MAJORRequirements for the Bachelor of Science

in Civil Engineering

* Meets University General Education Requirement.All electives must be pre-approved by the advisor and the departmenthead.

HONORS CONCENTRATIONIn addition to satisfying the requirements for the civil engineering

major, candidates for the honors concentration must also completethe following requirements. (Note: Most of the honors requirementsare course substitutions for the civil engineering major.)

• 1English 118.


• Engineering Fundamentals 157 and 158.

• Two of the following four courses – Math 147, 148,Chemistry 128, 138.

• One additional honors course selected from College ofEngineering or Chancellor’s Honors Program.

• 2Two upper-division honors courses in civil engineering viahonors-by-contract or Civil Engineering 407.

• A minimum of 3-credit hours of an honors senior projectcourse. This requirement may be satisfied by CivilEngineering 407 or by enrolling in the honors section ofthe senior capstone design course (Civil Engineering 400).

1 Students receiving a grade of A or B will complete their freshmanEnglish requirement by choosing English 102, a sophomore literaturecourse in the English Department, or English 355. (Chancellor’sHonors students receiving a grade of A or B may complete theirfreshman English requirement by choosing one of the UniversityHonors Interdisciplinary Seminars – 257, 267, or 277.)

2 Must select one additional honors course at the 100 or 200 level in anydiscipline if the English requirement is not satisfied by an honorssophomore literature course in the English Department or by one of theUniversity Honors Interdisciplinary Seminars – 257, 267, or 277.

First Year Hours CreditEnglish 101* or 118, 102* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chemistry 120* or 128, 130* or 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Mathematics 141*, or 147, 142* or 148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Engineering Fundamentals 105, 151 or 157, 152 or 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Second YearChemical Engineering 200, 215, 230, 240, 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Mathematics 200, 231, 241 or 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..82Chemistry Option I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Arts and Humanities Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Third YearChemical Engineering 301, 310, 340, 360, 380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Chemistry 310, 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Chemistry 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Technical Elective (OC)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Chemistry Option II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Social Science Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Fourth YearChemical Engineering 401, 410 or 411, 445, 450, 480, 488 or 490 . . . . . .17

Physics 231* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Technical Electives (one course must be WC)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Cultures and Civilizations Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Total 128

First Year Hours CreditChemistry 120* or 128*, 130* or 138* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

English 101* or 118*, 102* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6


Mathematics 141* or 147*, 142* or 148* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Second YearArts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Civil Engineering 205*, 210, 261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Engineering Fundamentals 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Mathematics 231, 241 or 247, 251 or 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Physics 231* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Statistics 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Third YearArts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Civil Engineering 305, 321, 330, 351, 352, 361, 380, 390, 416 . . . . . . . . . .27

Cultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fourth YearCivil Engineering 401, 435, 440, 442, 471, 480 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Civil Engineering 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Civil Engineering Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Civil Engineering/Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Social Sciences Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Total 128

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING MAJORRequirements for the Bachelor of Science

in Computer Engineering

* Meets University General Education Requirements.1 Engineering Fundamentals 157 and 158 are honors versions of

Engineering Fundamentals 151 and 152. Students in the Chancellor’sHonors Program are not required to take Engineering Fundamentals402.

2 Can be taken at any time.3 Must be in electrical and computer engineering courses. At most, one

computer engineering senior elective can be from any 300-levelelectrical and computer engineering courses. Approved senior electivesare Electrical and Computer Engineering 325, 336, 341, 415, 416, 421,422, 423, 431, 432, 441, 442, 443, 446, 453, 471, 472, 481, and 482.

HONORS CONCENTRATIONIn addition to satisfying the requirements for the computer

engineering major, candidates for the honors concentration mustalso complete the following requirements.

• 1, 2English 118.




• 3Two upper-division honors courses in electrical andcomputer engineering via honors-by-contract.

• 3Honors independent study or equivalent.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJORRequirements for the Bachelor of Science

in Electrical Engineering

* Meets University General Education Requirement.1 Engineering Fundamentals 157 and 158 are Honors versions of

Engineering Fundamentals 151 and 152. Students in the Chancellor’sHonors Program are not required to take Engineering Fundamentals402.

2 Can be taken at any time.3 Acceptable Senior Electrical and Computer Engineering sequences

are 415-416, 421-422, 431-432, 441-442, 443-446, 451-453, 451-455,471-472, 481-482.

4 Chemistry 130; Industrial Engineering 405; Materials Science andEngineering 201, 410; Mechanical Engineering 231, 321, 331, 344;Nuclear Engineering 342.

• A 3-credit hour senior project course. This can be normallycompleted as part of the capstone design course(Electrical and Computer Engineering 400).



3 The contract or independent study must be submitted to theChancellor’s Honors Program for approval by the third week of thesemester.


2 The contract must be submitted to the Chancellor’s Honors Programfor approval by the third week of the semester.

First Year Hours CreditEnglish 101* or 118*, 102* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chemistry 120* or 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Math 141* or 147*, 142* or 148* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Engineering Fundamentals 151 or 157, 152 or 158, 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Electrical and Computer Engineering 206 or Computer Science 102 . . . . . .4

Second YearMathematics 231, 241 or 247, 251 or 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Physics 231*, 232* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Electrical and Computer Engineering 255, 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7


Computer Science 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Third YearElectrical and Computer Engineering 315, 335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Computer Science 302, 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Mathematics 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Electrical and Computer Engineering 316, 342, 355, 395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Philosophy 241*, 243*, or 244* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Cultures and Civilizations Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Fourth YearElectrical and Computer Engineering 451-453 or 451-455 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Electrical and Computer Engineering 400* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Computer Engineering Senior Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Arts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Social Sciences Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Engineering Fundamentals 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Total 126

First Year Hours CreditEnglish 101* or 118*, 102* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chemistry 120* or 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Math 141* or 147*, 142* or 148* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Engineering Fundamentals 151 or 157, 152 or 158, 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Electrical and Computer Engineering 206 or Computer Science 102 . . . . . .4

Second YearMathematics 200, 231, 241 or 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Physics 231*, 232* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Electrical and Computer Engineering 255, 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Electrical and Computer Engineering 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Philosophy 241*, 243*, or 244* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Third YearElectrical and Computer Engineering 315, 325, 335, 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Electrical and Computer Engineering 316, 336, 342, 355, 395 . . . . . . . . . .132Social Sciences Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Fourth YearElectrical and Computer Engineering 400* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..53Electrical Engineering Senior Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Technical Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Arts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Cultures and Civilizations Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Engineering Fundamentals 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Total 127

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HONORS CONCENTRATIONIn addition to satisfying the requirements for the electrical

engineering major, candidates for the honors concentration mustalso complete the following requirements.

• 1, 2English 118.




• 3Two upper-division honors courses in electrical andcomputer engineering via honors-by-contract.

• Honors independent study or equivalent.

• A 3-credit hour senior project course. This can be normallycompleted as part of the capstone design course(Electrical and Computer Engineering 400).



3 The contract or independent study must be submitted to the Chancellor’sHonors Program for approval by the third week of the semester.

* Meets General Education Requirement.1 Students who obtain a grade of A or B in English 118 may complete

their freshman English requirement with English 102 or with asophomore literature course in the English Department, or English 355.Students and their advisors are cautioned to ensure that Engineering,Technical, and/or General Education elective course selections meetthe General Education Writing Communication and OralCommunication requirements.

2 Transfer students from other engineering departments may substituteEngineering Fundamentals 152 for Physics 135, Physics 231 forPhysics 136, and Physics 232 for Physics 250.

3 A total of 12 hours of engineering electives plus 9 hours of technicalelectives are required. Engineering electives should form a coherentgroup of courses taken in the College of Engineering. Technicalelectives may be taken in physics, engineering, math, other physicalsciences, or astronomy. Engineering and Technical electives must beapproved by the advisor and department head.

HONORS CONCENTRATIONIn addition to satisfying the requirements for the engineering physicsmajor, candidates for the honors concentration must also completethe following requirements. (Note: Most of the honors requirementsare course substitutions for the engineering physics major.)

• English 118.


• Five courses chosen from the following six – Mathematics147, 148; Engineering Fundamentals 157, 158; Physics137, 138.

• 1Two upper-division courses in physics via honors-by-contract or honors independent study.

• Completion of a written senior thesis under facultysupervision and defended before a committee of threephysics faculty members, with a minimum of 3 credit hoursof Physics 493.

• GPA of at least 3.50 in 300- and 400-level mathematicsand physics courses.


ENGINEERING PHYSICS MAJORRequirements for the Bachelor of Science

in Engineering Physics

First Year Hours Credit1English 101* or 118*, 102* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6



Chemistry 120* or 128*, 130* or 138* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Second YearMathematics 231, 241 or 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Computer Science 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Physics 135 or 137, 136 or 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Engineering/Technical Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Culture and Civilizations Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Third YearPhysics 250, 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Physics 311, 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Physics 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Physics 421 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Engineering/Technical Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Social Science Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Fourth YearPhysics 411, 412 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Physics 431, 432 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Physics 461 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Engineering/Technical Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Arts and Humanities Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Total 126

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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING MAJORRequirements for the Bachelor of Scienc

in Industrial Engineering

* Meets General Education Requirement.* All General Education Electives must be pre-approved by the advisor

and the department head.1 Technical electives must be taken from the Department of Industrial

and Information Engineering list of approved courses, or be approvedby the advisor and the department head.

HONORS CONCENTRATIONIn addition to satisfying the requirements for the industrial

engineering major, candidates for the honors concentration mustalso complete the following requirements. (Note: Most of thehonors requirements are course substitutions for the industrialengineering major.)

• 1, 2English 118.




• 3Two upper-division honors courses in industrialengineering via honors-by-contract or honors independentstudy.

• Minimum of 3-credit hours of an honors senior designcourse. This requirement is normally satisfied as part oftheir senior capstone design course (IndustrialEngineering 422).

1 Students receiving a grade of A or B will complete their freshmanEnglish requirements by choosing English 102, a sophomore literaturecourse in the English Department, or English 355. (University Honorsstudents receiving a grade of A or B may complete their freshmanEnglish requirements by choosing one of the University HonorsInterdisciplinary Seminars – 257, 267, or 277.)

2 Must select one additional honors course at the 100 or 200 level in anydiscipline; if the English requirement is not satisfied by an honorssophomore literature course in the English Department or by one of theUniversity Honors Interdisciplinary Seminars – 257, 267, or 277.


MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGMAJOR

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science

in Materials Science and Engineering

* Meets General Education Requirements.1 Students receiving a grade of A or B will complete their freshman

English requirement by choosing English 102, a sophomore literaturecourse in the English Department, or English 355. (Chancellor’sHonors students receiving a grade of A or B may complete theirfreshman English requirement by choosing one of the UniversityHonors Interdisciplinary Seminars – 257, 267, or 277.)

2 General Education courses must include Economics 201 or 207, anytwo approved courses under the Arts or Humanities cluster, any twoapproved courses under the Cultures and Civilizations cluster, and oneapproved course in the Social Sciences cluster.

3 Materials Science and Engineering electives: 410, 421, 429, 445, 470,472, 474, 484, 494, 495.NOTE: Students must meet the University General EducationRequirement for Communicating Orally by selecting a course with anOC designation.

First Year Hours CreditChemistry 120* or 128* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

English 101* or 118*, 102* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6




General Education Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Second YearAccounting 200 or 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Statistics 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Math 200, 231, 241, or 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Physics 231* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3


Industrial Engineering 202, 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Materials Science and Engineering 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3


Third YearEconomics 201* or 207* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4


Industrial Engineering 300, 301, 304, 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Industrial Engineering 310, 330, 340, 350* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Legal Studies 244* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fourth YearIndustrial Engineering 401, 402, 404, 406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Industrial Engineering 421, 422, 427, 450 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

General Education Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Total 128

First Year Hours CreditMaterials Science and Engineering 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11English 101* or 118*, 102* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chemistry 120* or 128*, 130* or 138* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8



Second YearMaterials Science and Engineering 201, 250, 260, 290, 291 . . . . . . . . . . .11

Physics 231*, 232* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Mathematics 200, 231, 241 or 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82General Education Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Third YearMaterials Science and Engineering 300, 301, 302, 304, 320, 340,

350, 360, 370, 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262General Education Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fourth YearMaterials Science and Engineering 405*(WC), 480, 489*(OC) . . . . . . . . . .103Materials Science and Engineering Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6



Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32General Education Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Total 128

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HONORS CONCENTRATIONIn addition to satisfying the requirements for the materials

science and engineering major, candidates for the honorsconcentration in must also complete the following requirements.(Note: Most of the honors requirements are course substitutionsfor the materials science and engineering major.)

• English 118.


• Two 100- or 200-level honors courses selected fromdepartmental or College of Engineering honors courses.

• Two 100- or 200-level honors courses selected fromCollege of Engineering or Chancellor’s Honors Program.


• 1Two upper-division honors courses in materials scienceand engineering via honors-by-contract or honorsindependent study.

• A minimum of 3-credit hours of an honors senior designcourse. This requirement is normally satisfied as part ofthe senior capstone design course (Materials Science andEngineering 489).

• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 inmaterials science and engineering courses.

1 The contract or independent study must be submitted to theChancellor’s Honors Program by the third week of the semester.

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING MAJORRequirements for the Bachelor of Science

in Aerospace Engineering

* Meets University General Education Requirement.1 Choose from the University General Education list.2 Students receiving a grade of A or B will complete their freshman


HONORS CONCENTRATIONIn addition to satisfying the requirements for the aerospace

engineering major, candidates for the honors concentration mustalso complete the following requirements. (Note: Most of thehonors requirements are course substitutions for the aerospaceengineering major.)

• English 118.


• Engineering Fundamentals 157 or 158.

• Two of Mathematics 147, 148 and Chemistry 128.


• 1Two upper-division honors courses in aerospaceengineering via honors-by-contract or honors independentstudy.

• A minimum of 3-credit hours of an honors senior designcourse. This requirement is normally satisfied as part ofthe senior capstone design course (AerospaceEngineering 429).

1 The contract or independent study must be submitted to theChancellor’s Honors Program by the third week of the semester

First Year Hours CreditEnglish 101* or 118* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Chemistry 120* or 128* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4


Engineering Fundamentals 105, 151 or 157, 152 or 158, 202 . . . . . . . . . . .111Social Sciences Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Freshman English Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Second YearMathematics 200, 231, 241 or 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Aerospace Engineering 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Physics 231*, 232* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Mechanical Engineering 231, 321, 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9



Economics 201* or 207* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Third YearAerospace Engineering 341, 345, 351, 363, 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16



Philosophy 241* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Arts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fourth YearAerospace Engineering 410*, 422, 424, 425, 426, 429, 449 . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Engineering Fundamentals 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Cultures and Civilizations Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Total 128

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MAJORRequirements for the Bachelor of Science

in Biomedical Engineering

First Year Hours CreditEnglish 101* or 118* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Chemistry 120* or 128*, 130* or 138* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8


Engineering Fundamentals 105, 151 or 157, 152 or 158, 202 . . . . . . . . . . .111Freshman English Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Second YearEngineering Fundamentals 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Physics 231*, 232* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Mathematics 200, 231, 241 or 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8


Biology 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Cultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Biomedical Engineering 271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Third YearElectrical and Computer Engineering 300, 315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Aerospace Engineering 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3

Biomedical Engineering 300, 310, 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Mechanical Engineering 331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Philosophy 241* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3


Economics 201* or 207* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Fourth Year Hours CreditEngineering Fundamentals 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Biomedical Engineering 410*, 430, 455, 469 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Cultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Departmental Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Arts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Social Sciences Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Statistics 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Total 128

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ENGINEERING MAJORS* Meets University General Education Requirement.1 Students receiving a grade of A or B will complete their freshman


2 Choose any course from the University General Education list.3 Departmental and technical electives must be pre-approved by the

advisor and department head.

HONORS CONCENTRATIONIn addition to satisfying the requirements for the biomedical

engineering major, candidates for the honors concentration mustalso complete the following requirements. (Note: Most of thehonors requirements are course substitutions for the biomedicalengineering major.)

• English 118.



• Two of Mathematics 147, 148, Chemistry 128.


• 1Two upper-division honors courses in biomedicalengineering via honors-by-contract or honors independentstudy

• A minimum of 3-credit hours of an honors senior designcourse. This requirement is normally satisfied as part ofthe senior capstone design course (BiomedicalEngineering 469).


* Meets University General Education Requirement.1 Choose any course from the University General Education list.2 Students receiving a grade of A or B will complete their freshman

English requirement by choosing English 102, a sophomore literaturecourse in the English Department, or English 355. (Chancellor’sHonors students receiving a grade of A or B may complete theirfreshman English requirement by choosing one of the UniversityHonors Interdisciplinary Seminars – 257, 267, or 277).

3 Must be chosen from Aerospace Engineering 351, 363, 422, 425;Mechanical Engineering 365, 406, 451,452, 457, 463, 467, 480 orother departmentally approved course.

4 All departmental and technical electives must be pre-approved by theadvisor and department head.

HONORS CONCENTRATIONIn addition to satisfying the requirements for the mechanical

engineering major, candidates for the honors concentration mustalso complete the following requirements. (Note: Most of thehonors requirements are course substitutions for the mechanicalengineering major.)

• English 118.



• Two of Mathematics 147, 148, and Chemistry 128.


• 1Two upper-division honors courses in mechanicalengineering via honors-by-contract or honors independentstudy.

• A minimum of 3-credit hours of an honors senior designcourse. This requirement is normally satisfied as part ofthe senior capstone design course (MechanicalEngineering 460).


MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MAJORRequirements for the Bachelor of Science

in Mechanical Engineering

First Year Hours CreditEnglish 101* or 118* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Chemistry 120* or 128* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4


Engineering Fundamentals 105, 151 or 157, 152 or 158, 202 . . . . . . . . . .111Cultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Freshman English Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Second YearMathematics 231, 241 or 247, 251 or 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10


Physics 231* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3


Materials Science and Engineering 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Economics 201* or 207* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Cultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Third YearMechanical Engineering 331, 344, 345, 363, 366, 466 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Electrical and Computer Engineering 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,4Departmental Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Aerospace Engineering 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Arts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fourth YearMechanical Engineering 410*, 475, 449, 450, 460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13


Mechanical Engineering 365 or 463 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,4Departmental Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Philosophy 241* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Social Sciences Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Total 128

engineering mAJors

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NUCLEAR ENGINEERING MAJORRequirements for the Bachelor of Science

in Nuclear Engineering

* Meets University General Education Requirement.1 Technical electives are selected from upper-division mathematics,

chemistry, physics, and engineering courses and must be pre-approved by the department.

HONORS CONCENTRATIONIn addition to satisfying the requirements for the nuclear engineering

major, candidates for the honors concentration must also complete thefollowing requirements. (Note: Most of the honors requirements arecourse substitutions for the nuclear engineering major.)

• 1, 2English 118.


• Two 100- or 200-level departmental or College ofEngineering honors courses


• 3Two upper-division honors courses in nuclearengineering via honors-by-contract or honors independentstudy.

• A minimum of 3-credit hours of an honors senior designcourse. This requirement is normally satisfied as part of thesenior capstone design course (Nuclear Engineering 472).

1 Students receiving a grade of A or B will complete their freshmanEnglish requirement by choosing English 102, a sophomore literaturecourse in the English Department, or English 355. (Chancellor’sHonors students receiving a grade of A or B may complete theirfreshman English requirement by choosing one of the UniversityHonors Interdisciplinary Seminars – 257, 267, or 277.).



First Year Hours CreditChemistry 120* or 128*, 130* or 138* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

English 101* or 118*, 102* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6



Second YearArts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Economics 201* or 207* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4


Engineering Fundamentals 202, 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Mathematics 231, 241 or 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7



Physics 231*, 232* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Third YearCultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Mathematics 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Nuclear Engineering 301, 304*, 342, 351, 360, 431, 470 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Physics 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Social Sciences Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fourth YearCultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3




Nuclear Engineering 400*, 403*, 406, 472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Philosophy 241*, 243*, or 244* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Technical Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Total 126

RADIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATIONRequirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear

Engineering • Radiological Engineering Concentration

* Meets University General Education Requirement.1 Technical electives are selected from upper-division mathematics,

chemistry, physics, and engineering courses and must be pre-approved by the department. Pre-medical, pre-veterinary, and pre-dentistry students must also take Chemistry 360 and Chemistry 369.

HONORS RADIOLOGICAL ENGINEERINGCONCENTRATION

In addition to satisfying the requirements described for the nuclearengineering major (radiological engineering concentration), candidatesfor the honors radiological engineering concentration must alsocomplete the following requirements. (Note: Most of the honorsrequirements are course substitutions for the nuclear engineering major.)

• 1, 2English 118.




• 3Two upper-division honors courses in nuclear engineeringvia honors-by-contract or honors independent study.

• Complete a minimum of 3-credit hours of an honors seniordesign course. This requirement is normally satisfied aspart of their senior capstone design course (NE 472).

1 Students receiving a grade of A or B will complete their freshman Englishrequirement by choosing English 102, a sophomore literature course in theEnglish Department, or English 355. (Chancellor’s Honors students receiving agrade of A or B may complete their freshman English requirement by choosingone of the University Honors Interdisciplinary Seminars – 257, 267, or 277.)



First Year Hours CreditChemistry 120* or 128*, 130* or 138* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8English 101* or 118*, 102* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Engineering Fundamentals 105, 151 or 157, 152 or 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Mathematics 141*, 142* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Second YearArts and Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Economics 201* or 207* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Electrical and Computer Engineering 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Engineering Fundamentals 202, 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Mathematics 231, 241 or 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Mechanical Engineering 331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Nuclear Engineering 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Physics 231*, 232* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Third YearBiology 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Cultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Mathematics 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Nuclear Engineering 301, 304*, 342, 351, 431, 470 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Physics 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Social Sciences Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fourth YearBiochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Cultures and Civilizations Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Engineering Fundamentals 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Mechanical Engineering 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Nuclear Engineering 400*, 403*, 406, 472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Philosophy 241*, 243*, or 244* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Statistics 251, Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 310,

or Chemistry 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Total 129

pre-health informationAll Pre Health Advising takes place in the Arts & SciencesAdvising Center, Room 1 in Alumni Memorial Building, (865)974-4481. Advisors are available in Arts and Sciences AdvisingServices to assist pre-medical students as they plan theirprograms. When a student declares a major, he/she shouldobtain an advisor in the department of the declared major, butshould continue to consult with the pre-medical advisors in Artsand Sciences Advising Services about the pre-medical program.

Students who are currently enrolled in another college, i.e.,Engineering or Architecture, are required to take the followingminimum courses for most medical schools:

English 101-102Biology 130-140Chemistry 120-130Chemistry 350-360 and 369Physics 221-222 (231-232 for engineering students only)

Note that many of these courses have prerequisites and thatthe courses listed above constitute the minimal requirements formost medical schools. Pre-medical students are strongly urgedto consult with a health professions advisor on a regular basisin 1 Alumni Memorial Building.

SELECTION CRITERIA AT UT HEALTH SCIENCE

CENTER

1. Successful completion of the pre-medical requirements withgrades of C or better earned in each course.

2. Letters of evaluation from three faculty members who havea good awareness of the student’s ability.

3. Experience in/exposure to the health field.

4. Total academic performance, with attention given to coursecontent and load, trends in performance, and generalcommitment to scholarship.

5. Satisfactory scores on the Medical College Admission Test(MCAT).

6. Personal interview with two members of the Committee onAdmissions. (Competitively qualified applicants will beinvited for interviews after their applications have beenreviewed by the Committee.)

7. Other criteria such as extracurricular activities; motivationand goals; research experience; the morals, character, andintegrity of the individual; and any disciplinary or civilrecords that a person may have accrued.

Please note that high GPA and MCAT scores are not bythemselves a sufficient basis for entrance into medical school.The Committee on Admissions takes a close look at the totalexperience of the applicant in making its final decisions. Inaddition, the Committee on Admissions reserves the right torequire additional course work from any applicant.Correspondence course work must be approved prior toscheduling.

ALPHA EPSILON DELTA (AED)

Alpha Epsilon Delta is a pre-health honor society that seeks toprovide information and opportunities for students with aninterest in the health professions. The Tennessee Beta Chapterof AED is active at The University of Tennessee. AED activitiesinclude information sessions on preparing to apply toprofessional schools, local speakers from the medicalcommunity, trips to Tennessee medical schools and healthcenters, and service activities. The schedule of meetings isavailable at http://web.utk.edu/~aed/.

Requirements for membership include three terms of college (atleast one at UTK), a cumulative GPA of 3.2, a science GPA of3.2, and participation in AED sponsored events and meetings.Students interested in joining AED should apply for membershipat the beginning of fall term. Applications are available in Artsand Sciences Advising Services, 1 Alumni Memorial Building,and at the organizational website.

Any pre-health student, regardless of membership, mayparticipate in the programs sponsored by AED. Pre-healthstudents wishing to receive notification of pre-health activitiesand AED events should send an e-mail to [email protected] torequest to be added to the pre-health distribution list.

SEMINAR FOR PRE-HEALTH STUDENTS

Each fall semester, Arts and Sciences Advising Services offersa one credit hour course entitled “Introduction to Health CareDelivery.” This one credit hour seminar course is taught in theWood Auditorium of UT Hospital. The course provides weeklyseminars on topics such as managed care, family practice,ethical issues in medicine, malpractice, allied health programs,and many others. The course is listed in the timetable underInterdisciplinary Programs 100. The course is open to anyinterested student.

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SCHOLARSHIPSUT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (as of 12-16-04)

The College of Engineering annually awards an average ofnearly $500,000 in scholarships to qualified undergraduatestudents. Students must be accepted into the University ofTennessee and the College of Engineering to apply forengineering scholarships.

Students need not apply for specific scholarships as theScholarship Committee will match qualified students withavailable awards. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid &Scholarships for the complete list of application requirementsand deadlines.

Scholarships are awarded each academic year in the spring forthe upcoming fall semester. For more information contact theCollege of Engineering Student Affairs Office at (865) 974-2454or stop by 101 Perkins Hall.

Table Key – Use this key to assist your search for applicablescholarships. Please note that the table below is arepresentation of scholarships that may be available in theCollege of Engineering and should not be considered all-inclusive. If you have questions, please contact the College ofEngineering Student Affairs Office.

Criteria explains specific criteria that exist for each scholarship.

Need based scholarships are awarded to those with financialneed. If you wish to be considered for any scholarships thatrequire financial need, you must file the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 of each year.

Merit based scholarships are awarded to individuals who exhibitsuccessful academic achievement.

Year is the academic year the award will be used. Scholarshipsneed to be applied for during the preceding year.

Dept. denotes which scholarships are earmarked for a specificengineering department. Those labeled "All" are open to anyengineering student.

Amount indicates how much money is available. Allscholarships are awarded for one year. Some scholarships arerenewable if the student maintains the scholarshiprequirements.

Scholarships for students majoring in Biosystems Engineering are awarded through the College of Agricultural Sciences and NaturalResources. Scholarships for students majoring in Computer Science are awarded through the College of Arts and Sciences.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSTHE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

A&WMA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organizationthat enhances knowledge and expertise by providing a neutralforum for technology exchange, professional development,networking opportunities, public education, and outreach tomore than 9000 environmental professionals in 65 countries.A&WMA also promotes global environmental responsibility andincreases the effectiveness of organizations to make criticaldecisions that benefit society.

The Mission of A&WMA is to assist in the professionaldevelopment and critical environmental decision-making of ourmembers to benefit society.

The core Purpose of A&WMA is to improve environmentalknowledge and decisions by providing a neutral forum forexchanging information.

ALPHA EPISOLON OMEGA, CO-OP HONOR SOCIETY

ALPHA PI MU INDUSTRIAL HONOR SOCIETY

Purpose To serve as the industrial engineering honor society.

To confer recognition upon the student of industrial engineeringwho has shown exceptional academic interests and abilities inthe field of industrial engineering.

To encourage participation in those activities which may bebeneficial to the profession of industrial engineering.

To encourage wherever possible any movement which willadvance the best interest of industrial engineering education.

To further unify the student body of the department of industrialengineering in presenting its needs and ideals to the faculty.

To create a closer student-faculty relationship by periodicallybringing together the thoughts and needs of both.

To assist and cooperate with all organizations and personsworking for the interests of industrial engineering.

To benefit its members by the association and experience thatcan come from bringing together a group with similar interests,objectives and abilities.

To promote the professional development and welfare of itsmembers.

To exist exclusively for educational and scientific purposes,including distributions to organizations under Section 501(C)3or the corresponding section of any future internal revenuecode.

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

The purposes of the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Section of theAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) are:

Promote excellence in chemical engineering education andglobal practice,

advance the development and exchange of relevantknowledge,

uphold and advance the profession's standards, ethics anddiversity,

enhance the lifelong career development of chemicalengineers through services, networking and advocacy,

stimulate collaborative efforts among industry, universities,government, and professional societies,

encourage other engineering and scientific professionals toparticipate in AIChE activities,

advocate public policy that embraces sound technical andeconomic information and that represents the interestof chemical engineers,

facilitate public understanding of technical issues, andachieve excellence in operations of the Institute, and

promote professional fellowship among its members.

"The main objectives of the American Nuclear Society are theadvancement of science and engineering relating to the atomicnucleus, and of allied sciences and arts, and the integration ofthe scientific disciplines constituting nuclear science andtechnology..." ANS - Local Section Charter.

The Oak Ridge Section was established in April 18, 1958 andon March 25, 1981 the Oak Ridge/Knoxville Section of theAmerican Nuclear Society was incorporated. The section hasapproximately 200 members. It offers a variety of programs andactivities for the members as well as the community at large.

American Nuclear Society Student Chapter

American Society for Engineering Education

The American Society for Engineering Education is a nonprofitmember association, founded in 1893, dedicated to promoting andimproving engineering and engineering technology education.

ASEE is more than 12,000 deans, professors, instructors,students and industry representatives.

American Society of Agricultural and Biological

Engineers

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers isan educational and scientific organization dedicated to theadvancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food,and biological systems. Founded in 1907 and headquartered inSt Joseph, Michigan, ASABE comprises 9,000 members inmore than 100 countries.

Agricultural, Food and Biological Engineers develop efficientand environmentally sensitive methods of producing food, fiber,timber, and renewable energy sources for an ever-increasingworld population.

HONOR SOCIETIES AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS IN ENGINEERING

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSAmerican Society of Civil Engineers

American Society of Materials

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

The Student Chapter of ASME at the University of Tennessee,Knoxville provides students with a means of developing networkskills and learning about opportunities in MechanicalEngineering.

If you have any questions feel free to email the UT ASMEChapter [email protected] or any of the Chapter Officers

Biomedical Engineering Society

In response to a manifest need to provide a society that gaveequal status to representatives of both biomedical andengineering interests, the Biomedical Engineering Society wasincorporated in Illinois on February 1, 1968. As stated in theArticles of Incorporation, the purpose of the Society is: "Topromote the increase of biomedical engineering knowledge andits utilization."

Initially, the membership of the Society consisted of 171Founding members and 89 Charter members. With thecooperation of the Federation of American Societies forExperimental Biology, the first Open Meeting of the BiomedicalEngineering Society was held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel inAtlantic City on April 17, 1968.

The first Annual Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Societywas held in Houston, November 18-20, 1968, in conjunctionwith the 21st Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicineand Biology.

Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honor Society

East Tennessee Section of AACE International

Since 1956, AACE International, has provided its members withthe resources they need to enhance their performance andensure continued growth and success. AACE Internationalserves cost management professionals: cost managers andengineers, project managers, planners and schedulers,estimators and bidders, and value engineers.

AACE International, a member of The International CostEngineering Council, has 70 local sections with members in 78countries, for a total of about 5,000 members worldwide.

Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honor Society

International Electrical Engineering Honor Society

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Institute of Industrial Engineers

Institute of Transportation Engineers - Student

Chapter

The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), an internationalindividual member educational and scientific association, is oneof the largest and fastest-growing multimodal professionaltransportation organizations in the world. ITE members aretraffic engineers, transportation planners and otherprofessionals who are responsible for meeting society's needsfor safe and efficient surface transportation through planning,designing, implementing, operating and maintaining surfacetransportation systems worldwide.

The University of Tennessee Student ITE Chapter is a greatway to meet other students interested in the field ofTransportation Engineering. It also provides valuablenetworking opportunities with Professors and Professionalsworking in Transportation Engineering.

Instrument Society of America

ISA is a nonprofit organization that helps its 30,000 worldwidemembers and other automation professionals solve difficulttechnical problems, while enhancing their leadership andpersonal career capabilities.

ISA is globally recognized as a standards writing organization,developing consensus standards for automation, security,safety, batch control, control valves, fieldbus, environmentalconditions, measurement, and symbols. Accredited by theAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), ISA haspublished more than 150 standards, recommended practices,and technical reports, through the dedicated efforts of a networkof industry experts.

Junior Engineering Technical Society

JETS—Opening the World of Engineering and Technology toStudents, Parents, and Educators

Providing Real-World Engineering Insight and Challenges forHigh School Students...JETS works to increase interest andawareness of engineering and technology-based careers —with student competitions, assessment tools, career guidanceresources, an e-newsletter, and more — as well as resourcematerials for parents and counselors. JETS programs excitehigh school students about careers in engineering and relatedtechnical fields and help them understand the critical roleengineers play in the world around us.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSNational Society of Black Engineers

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) with morethan 10,000 members, is the largest student-managedorganization in the country.

NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturallyresponsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeedprofessionally and positively impact the community.

NSBE is comprised of more than 270 chapters on college anduniversity campuses, 75 Alumni Extension chapters nationwideand 75 Pre-College chapters. These chapters aregeographically divided into six regions.

The NSBE torch symbolizes our everlasting burning desire toachieve success in this competitive society and to affect apositive change on the quality of life for all people. The lightningbolt represents the striking impact that will be felt by the Societyand industry due to the contributions and accomplishmentsmade by dedicated members of the National Society of BlackEngineers.

The Order of the Engineer

Order and PurposeThe Order of the Engineer was initiated in the United States tofoster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineeringprofession, to bridge the gap between training and experience,and to present to the public a visible symbol identifying theengineer.

Pi Tau Sigma International Mechanical Engineering

Honor Society

Pi Tau Sigma is a Mechanical Engineering Honor Society,instituted in order to establish a closer bond of fellowshipamong its members which will result in mutual benefit to thosemen and women in the study and in the profession ofmechanical engineering.

Pi Tau Sigma's core values are: Integrity (soundness ofcharacter and moral conduct), Service (serving the mechanicalengineering profession and the community), and Leadership(being foremost and fostering initiative through example in aprofessional manner).

"A Mechanical Engineering Honor Society striving to createbetter engineers through commitment to academic excellenceand dedication to service."

Society of Automotive Engineers

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Society of Plastics Engineers

The objective of the Society is " ...to promote the scientific and engineering knowledge relatingto plastics."

Every day the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) helps peopleand companies in the plastics industry succeed. How? Byspreading knowledge , strengthening skills and promotingplastics. SPE is the only place where people from all parts ofthe industry can come together around important issues andtechnologies. SPE’s contribution to the plastics industry for over60 years has made a significant difference to the technologiesand innovations the industry enjoys today. In the process, we'vedeveloped a 20,000-member network of leading engineers,scientists and other plastics professionals, includingtechnicians, salespeople, marketers, retailers andrepresentatives from tertiary industries.

Today, the industry is more interdependent than ever, andprofessional networks have taken on global dimensions. Suchnetworks are almost impossible to develop and maintain in ourfast-paced industry. Participation in SPE is a key success factorfor those who want to thrive in today’s business environment.

Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is anot-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is thedriving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirablecareer aspiration for women. SWE empowers women tosucceed and advance in those aspirations and be recognizedfor their life-changing contributions and achievements asengineers and leaders.

Tau Beta Pi The Engineering Honor Society

Founded in 1885 to mark in a fitting manner those who haveconferred honor upon their alma mater by distinguishedscholarship and exemplary character as undergraduates inengineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field ofengineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture inengineering colleges.

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READY FOR THE WORLDThe University of Tennessee has embarked on an ambitiousplan to help students gain the international and interculturalknowledge they need to succeed in today's world. Engineering,like all professions, is being very globally oriented. It isimportant for you to take advantage of opportunities while youare a student in order to be Ready for the World. Apply for yourpassport now- the world awaits!

Programs Abroad Office (PAO)

The "PAO" provides students with information about theiroptions for overseas study, research, work, volunteer projectsand travel. The PAO administers most of UTs international one-for-one student exchange programs, including ISEP, and is alsothe campus contact for student Fulbright awards, RhodesScholarships, Marshall Scholarships and the National SecurityEducation Program. Attend an information session at thePrograms Abroad Office (1620 Melrose Hall). Informationsessions are held at 2:00 pm every Monday-Friday during theacademic year.

During the general information session, we discuss theprograms available to you, what to look for in a program, how touse the resource center, using financial aid, transferring credits,programs requirements, and will answer your questions.If you are unable to attend an information session due to aconflict at 2:00 pm, please contact our office and we will be gladto schedule an appointment for you (865.974-2168 [email protected] ).

Semester at Sea

This program provides study abroad opportunities for theexploration and study of many of the people, places andcultures around the world. Semester at Sea adds a globalsemester to your undergraduate experience. The shipboardcurriculum will give you insights into various cultures andsocieties and teach you to analyze those you observe andencounter. These intellectual tools will stay with you for life,allowing you to understand new places and to relate pastexperiences to future situations.

Starting with the Summer 2006 voyage, the University ofVirginia becomes the academic sponsor of the Semester at Seaprogram. As the academic sponsor of the program, theUniversity of Virginia grants academic credit for participation inSemester at Sea courses. A University of Virginia academictranscript will be provided to facilitate credit transfer to yourhome university.

The courses examine global crisis issues – the environment,population, foreign policy relationships, economics – in thecontext of the nations you visit. The ship truly becomes acampus in which you study in a traditional setting, while theworld is transformed into an academic laboratory where you willearn 20% of your grade. This integration of classroom andinternational fieldwork allows Semester at Sea to create alearning environment unmatched on a traditional land campus.For more information visit the Semester at Sea website athttp://www.semesteratsea.com

National Student Exchange (NSE)

NSE offers undergraduate students that opportunity to study atother member institutions within the United States, Canada,Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Less costly than studyabroad programs, NSE allows student to cross state, regional,provincial and cultural borders to take courses not available ontheir home campuses, expand their academic program options,reside in a different region, be exposed to diverse culturalsettings, seek out graduate and professional schools, andexplore career options. With 180 colleges and universities fromwhich to choose, students can find an institution that fits theiracademic and personal needs and interests. For moreinformation, please contact the Student Success Center at 1817Melrose Avenue or (865)946-4357.

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CO-OP ENGINEERING

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:

Engineering students alternate semesters at UT with fulltime employment allowing two students to fill one position asshown below. Co-op Engineering is not a Summer-onlyprogram. To complete the Program requirements students mustwork at least three terms (52 weeks).

Work Periods Spring Summer Fall

Year 1 Janet John Janet

Year 2 John Janet John

Year 3 New student 1 New student 2 New Student 1

EMPLOYER PROVIDES:

• Description of each available position

• Work related to the student’s field of study with moreresponsibility added on subsequent work terms

• Supervision by a trained professional

• An evaluation of the student’s performance for each workterm

• A salary that is commensurate with the level ofresponsibility

STUDENTS MUST:

• Apply for approved, relevant assignments

• Perform work to earn subsequent assignments of increasedresponsibility

• Return to the same employer as outlined in the workschedule

• Follow employer policies and procedures

• Maintain accurate information with the Co-op EngineeringProgram

• Complete all requirements of the Program

• Uphold the integrity of the Co-op Engineering Program andthe engineering profession

COOPERATIVE ENGINEERING PROGRAM WILL:

• Provide students with information on participatingemployers

• Refer qualified candidates to appropriately matchedemployers

• Keep accurate student records to provide to employersupon request

• Monitor progress of students during work terms

• Actively recruit new students and employers to participatein the Program

INTERNSHIPS FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS:

Intern assignments are one semester in length with oneemployer. A student must be working toward an engineeringdegree at UT, and in good standing with the University. Allassignments are paid and the student must have a GPA of 3.00or greater to participate. An internship is for a junior and/orsenior student (some employers hire graduate students), andoften requires specific skills and experience to apply. Contactthe Office of Professional Practice for more information.

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

310 Perkins Hall, Knoxville TN 37996-2030

Telephone: 865-974-5323 Web Site: http://www.coop.utk.edu

MINIMUM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FALL 2007 ENGINEERING SOPHOMORES

ITEMS DESKTOP COMPUTER LAPTOP COMPUTER

CPU Pentium 4 or equivalent Pentium M or equivalent

RAM 1 GB 1 GB

Hard Drive 60 GB 60 GB

DVD/CDRW 24X or faster 24X or faster

Internet Access

Modem 56K modem1 Integrated 56K modem1

Wired Network See footnote2 Integrated 10 base-T network capability

Wireless Network 802.11b wireless network capability3

USB One USB port required One USB port required

Operating System Windows XP Professional4 Windows XP Professional4

Office Office 2003 Professional5 Office 2003 Professional5

Matlab V14, Student Edition6

For Fall semester of 2007, laptops will be required forsophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in the programs ofAerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials Scienceand Mechanical Engineering. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors

majoring in Civil, Computer, Electrical and Nuclear Engineeringmay own either a laptop or a desktop computer. Minimumspecifications for the desktop and laptop computers required inthe Fall of 2007 are listed in this table.

FOOTNOTES1) A modem is required only if your living area does not have broadband Internet access. 2) Most new computers have built-in Ethernet networking capabilities. If your computer does not, we suggest that you purchase the network card (installation included) from the university's Office of

Information Technology after you arrive on campus. Contact the help desk at 865-974-9900 or [email protected]) Most new laptops have wireless network capability built in. If yours does not, you will need a USB or PCMCIA wireless network card compatible with your computer. More information is available at the

Office of Information Technology wireless information Web site.4) Windows XP Home Edition is not compatible with some programs used at UT. 5) Students may purchase the student version of Office 2003 from the UT Computer Store for $66. This is significantly less than you would pay elsewhere. 6) Available from the UT Computer Store for $99. Note: Preliminary tests indicate that the new “Intel” Mac computer will meet the college requirements. However, if you desire to use a Mac, we suggest that you delay the purchase until after you arrive in the

fall. At that time, check with the department of your major to verify that the new Mac is fully compatible.

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If you plan to purchase a computer before entering the Collegeof Engineering this Fall, you should choose a computer thatmeets or exceeds these specifications. You should choose alaptop computer if you plan to major in one of the programsrequiring laptops, or if you are uncertain about your major.

If you wish to view example specifications for computers thatmeet or exceed the above requirements, please check theexamples and prices at the UT Computer Store Web site. Youmay also view other configuration options, including customconfigurations. Please note that computer prices andconfigurations change very quickly, and the web site will beregularly updated to reflect these changes. You are not requiredto purchase one of these models or to purchase from the UTComputer Store. However, we do recommend you purchase athree-year warranty service with local (Knoxville, TN) carry-inservice or similar quick response support.

Please note that there is no requirement that

incoming freshmen own a computer. The

requirement applies to sophomores and above.

Numerous computer laboratories are available on

campus, and they can be used for required work

during the freshman year. You will, however, need

to purchase a computer before beginning your

sophomore year.

The College recognizes that the computer ownershiprequirement may represent an additional financial burden. If youreceive financial aid through the University's Financial AidOffice, the cost of your computer can be considered as anadditional cost of attending the university. Consideration of theadded expense is not automatic. You must go to the FinancialAid Office and request an Appeal for Budget Increase form atthe time you are required to purchase the computer (at thebeginning of your sophomore year.)

The Engineering faculty is working diligently to integratecomputers more thoroughly into our curricula. It is our belief thatthis will enhance the quality of Engineering education offered atthe University of Tennessee and significantly increase youremployment opportunities upon graduation.

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GRADES• The basic unit of credit at UT Knoxville is the semester

hour. This normally represents one hour of lecture orrecitation or 2 hours of laboratory work per week.

• Each course at the university carries a number of credithours specified in the course description.

• At the completion of each course, a student will beassigned a grade reflecting the student’s performance inthe course.

• Passing grades carry a certain number of quality points percredit hour in the course.

• A student’s grade point average is obtained by dividing thenumber of quality points the student has accumulated at UTKnoxville by the number of hours the student has attemptedat UT Knoxville, not including hours for which grades of I,N, NC, NR, P, S, W, and WP have been received.

Undergraduate Grades

PerformanceQuality Points

GradeLevel

Per SemesterHours of Credit

A Superior 4.0

B+ Very Good 3.5

B Good 3.0

C+ Fair 2.5

C Satisfactory 2.0

D Unsatisfactory 1.0

F Failure 0.0

WF Withdrawn Failing 0.0

Note: WP carries no quality points or credit hours.

Freshman English

English 101, 102, 118, 131, and 132 are offered on a system ofA, B+, B, C+, C, I, NC, W grading. All entering freshman, exceptinternational students, must enroll in English 101, 102 or 118.

International Students

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, English Placement Testmust be taken prior to registration. This test will determinewhether the student needs to take more English and, if so, atwhat level. The English Placement Test grants no credit.Students assigned to special English courses must enroll thefirst semester of attendance, stay continuously enrolled in theassigned courses until completion of all requirements, andcomplete the requirements within the first year of continuedenrollment at UT Knoxville.

A, B, C, NC Grading Scheme

This grading system does not include a grade for failure;instead, you receive an A, B, C, or NC (for "no credit"),depending on your performance in the course. The NC gradedoes not affect your GPA; it merely indicates that you need to re-enroll in the course for continued practice before moving to thenext level.

Grade of Incomplete

Under extraordinary circumstances and at the discretion of theinstructor, the grade of I (Incomplete) may be awarded tostudents who have satisfactorily completed a substantial portionof the course but cannot complete the course for reasonsbeyond their control.

• The I grade is not issued in lieu of the grade F or FX.

• The terms for the removal of the I, including the time limitfor removal of the I, is decided by the instructor.

• It is the responsibility of the student receiving an I toarrange with the instructor whatever action is needed toremove the grade at the earliest possible date, and in anyevent, within one calendar year of the assignment ofIncomplete.

• Students may not remove an I grade by re-enrolling in thecourse.

• The I grade does not carry quality points and is notcomputed as a grade of F in the grade point average.

• If the I grade is not removed within one calendar year orupon graduation, it shall be changed to an F and count asa failure in the computation of the grade point average.

• A student need not be enrolled at the university to removea grade of incomplete.

• In addition, a grade of IW may be assigned if a studentcannot fulfill the requirements for a course because of aninability to communicate in writing. (See WritingCompetence for more information about the IW grade in thecatalog.)

Grades that do not Influence Grade Point Average

The following grades carry no quality points and hours for whichthese grades are earned are not counted in computing astudent’s grade point average.

• NC (No Credit) indicates failure to complete a coursesatisfactorily when taken on an S/NC basis.

• S (Satisfactory) is assigned for C or better work when acourse is taken on an S/NC grading basis.

• W (Withdrawal) is assigned in courses when a student hasofficially withdrawn from the university. W is also assignedin courses when a student withdraws from a coursebetween the eleventh and forty-first calendar day ofclasses. Regulations concerning withdrawal from coursesor from the university appear under Changes inRegistration in the catalog.

• WP (Withdrawn Passing) is assigned in courses when astudent withdraws from a course after the forty-secondcalendar day of classes and is passing the course at thetime of withdrawal.

Grades, Credit Hours, and Grade Point Average

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GRADESSatisfactory/No Credit Grading System

The purpose of this system is to encourage the student toventure beyond the limits of those courses in which the studentusually does well and, motivated by intellectual curiosity,explore subject matter in which performance may be somewhatless outstanding than work in other subjects. To this end,Satisfactory/No Credit (S/NC) grading has been developed forundergraduate courses (100-, 200-, 300, and 400-levelcourses).

• Neither grade is counted in a student’s grade pointaverage, but, like all other grades, is entered on thepermanent record.

• S is given for C or better work on the traditional gradingscale and NC is given for less than C work.

• The student only receives credit in the course if an S isreceived.

• A student may not repeat a course for S/NC if the studentreceived a conventional grade (A, B+, B, C+, C, D, F).

• The instructor of a conventionally graded course will not beinformed which student, if any, has elected S/NC grading.

• If the student elects non-conventional grading, grades of A,B+, B, C+, C will be recorded on the student’s permanentacademic record as S, and D or F as NC.

• The grade of I for incomplete work will be recorded as anSI, which will not be computed in the average.

• A student is permitted to change the system of grading in acourse through the add deadline.

• The changing of an S/NC grade to a conventional lettergrade or vice versa is not permitted unless an error isdetermined by the Office of the University Registrar.

Repeating Courses

• For the first three repeated lower-division courses (100-200level), only the last grade earned in the repeated courseswill be counted in computing the grade point average. Inthe case where a student earned a grade of D in thecourse and subsequently repeats the course with a failinggrade (F), the grade of D will be counted in computing thegrade point average. If the same course is repeated morethan once, the additional repeats count as part of therepeat total.

• Repeating a course in which an NC grade has been earneddoes not count as one of the repeats covered by this policy.A grade of WF counts as one of the repeats covered by thispolicy. Grades of W and WP do not count as one of therepeats covered by this policy.

• For all courses repeated after the first three, all grades willbe included when computing the grade point average.

• All grades for all courses remain on the transcript.

• Unless it is otherwise specified in the course description, nocourse may be attempted more than three times. A grade ofW does not count as one of the available attempts. Gradesof D, F, I, NC, WP, and WF are counted as one of theavailable attempts.

• No course may be repeated in which a grade of C or betterhas already been earned.

• Exceptions to the number of times a course may berepeated will be allowed only with prior written permissionfrom the head of the department where the course is beingoffered and the student’s college dean or designee.

• Each course is counted only once in determining credithours presented for graduation.

Grades, Credit Hours, and Grade Point Average

What hours are used to determine when I am

evaluated for continued eligibility for the TELS

scholarship?

Credit hours earned since high school graduation includinghours from all courses in which an A, B, C D, F, or S wasearned, hours from all withdrawal grades including “W,WF, WP,NC, or NP” initial and subsequent hours for all repeatedcourses, all credit hours attempted at previously attendedinstitutions, and hours earned in study abroad will factor intoyour TELS credit hour total.

What grades are used in calculating a TELS Grade

Point Average?

Your TELS GPA calculation includes any courses taken aftergraduating from high school in which you received a grade,including transfer work and repeated courses, exceptcorrespondence credit and grades earned in study abroad.Below is a summary for the previous two questions.

TELS Credit Hour Totals

(determines when your eligibility is reviewed)

INCLUDED

• All courses taken since high school graduation

• Credit hours in which an A,B,C,D,F, I,W,WF,WP,NC,S, or

NP was earned

• Hours for initial and subsequent taking of repeated courses

• All TELS credit hours attempted at previously attended

schools

• Credit hours earned in study abroad

NOT INCLUDED

• Dual enrollment taken before high school graduation

• AP (Advanced Placement) credit hours

• DP (Departmental Placement) credit hours

• CLEP Hours

• Military service credit hours

• IB (International Baccalaureate)

• Correspondence credit

TELS GPA Calculation

(determines if you are eligible)

INCLUDED

• All grades of A, B, C, D and F

• Grades of WF

• Initial and subsequent grades for all repeated courses

• All TELS grades earned at previously attended institutions

(including developmental courses)

NOT INCLUDED

• Correspondence credit

• Dual-enrollment credits earned before high school

graduation

• Grades earned in study abroad

• Grades of I

I am currently signed up for a course that I failed last

semester. Will repeating this course affect my TELS

GPA?

Yes. You have the one-time option to repeat one course for theTELS scholarship. The higher of the two grades will be used inthe calculation of the TELS GPA. Be sure to notify the Office ofFinancial Aid prior to utilizing this option.

Can I take 15 hours of electives to earn the required

TELS GPA?

Yes. However, taking 15 hours of elective credits does not helpyou to get the required courses most needed for a degree at UT.The TELS scholarship pays for 120 hours--sooner, rather thanlater, you will need to earn the required courses for graduation.

I received an F in Math 110. Should I repeat the

course next semester?

For the purposes of improving your UT cumulative GPA,repeating a course is always good to do. However, those hoursare added to your TELS credit hour calculation, and both theoriginal grade and the repeated grade are calculated into yourTELS GPA. So, it is important that you evaluate your GPA todetermine if it might be better to repeat the course at a latertime. You might want to discuss this with your advisor. Forinformation about UT's repeat policy, please see the catalog.

When am I evaluated to see if I am still eligible for the

TELS scholarship?

You are evaluated for continued eligibility once you haveattempted 24 credit hours. At this point, you will need to haveearned a 2.75 cumulative GPA to continue receiving the TELSscholarship. You are evaluated again at 48, 72, 96 and 120credit hours. At each of these benchmarks, you will need tohave earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA to continue receiving theTELS scholarship. It is also important that you realize that credithours from all withdrawal grades including “W,WF, WP, NC, NP,or S,” initial and subsequent hours for all repeated courses, andall credit hours attempted at previously attended institutions willfactor into your TELS credit hour total.

Can I receive summer aid from the TELS

scholarship?

No. Currently, the TELS scholarship does not apply to summeraid. Mini-term is also considered a part of summer and is notfunded by the TELS scholarship.

If I have not earned my required TELS GPA by the

end of Spring term, can I use summer school to

improve my GPA?

First, any course that you take will be applied to your TELSGPA; however, your GPA will be evaluated after you haveattempted your first 24 hours. If you have already attemptedyour 24 hours before Summer term, then Summer schoolcourses will not help you keep your TELS scholarship.

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Lottery Scholarship Program – Frequently Asked Questions

LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS FAQs

HEADINGDoes AP credit apply towards my TELS credit hours

total?

No. AP credit hours, dual-enrollment credit hours earned priorto high school graduation, departmental placement, CLEPcredit, military service credit, and correspondence credit are notincluded in your TELS credit hour calculation.

I’m going out-of-state this summer to take some

classes. Do these courses count towards my TELS

GPA?

Yes. Summer courses taken out-of-state will apply to your TELSGPA.

I received an Incomplete (I) last semester. How will

this affect my TELS GPA?

Incomplete courses are still included in your TELS credit hourcalculation. Once your grade has been posted, then your GPAwill be recalculated. If your cumulative GPA falls below therequired TELS GPA at the attempted credit hours benchmark(2.75 for 24 hours and 3.0 for 48, 72, 96 and 120 hours), thenyou will lose your scholarship.

One of my professors is changing my grade from last

semester. Is my TELS GPA automatically adjusted to

reflect this change?

No. You are required to notify the Financial Aid Office of anygrade change within 30 days of that change. Once you havenotified the Financial Aid office, your TELS GPA will berecalculated.

Can I regain my TELS scholarship if I lose it?

Yes. If you earn a 3.0 TELS GPA at the end of a semester inwhich you have attempted 48, 72, 96 or 120 semester hours,then you can regain the award. This option is available to youone time only.

Can I be a part-time student and receive the TELS

scholarship?

Yes, you can receive financial assistance through the TELSscholarship as a part-time student. If you begin the semesterenrolled in more than 12 hours, it is very important that youadjust your schedule to part-time status during the first 10 daysof the semester. Courses dropped during the first 10 days of thesemester do not show up on your academic record. Any coursedropped after 10 days will be recorded on your academic recordas a “W” and will be counted in your TELS credit hourcalculation. If dropping a course after the first 10 days of thesemester brings you below full-time standing, then you will loseyour scholarship unless you have received prior approval fromthe Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

I need to withdraw from a course, but I will still be a

full-time student. Will this affect my TELS

scholarship?

If you withdraw from a course after the first 10 days of thesemester, then the course will appear on your academic historyas a “W” until the 42nd day of the term or a “WP” or “WF” untilthe 84th day of the term and the hours will be counted towardsyour TELS credit hour calculation. Be sure to talk with anadvisor and a financial aid counselor before withdrawing from acourse.

I would like to study abroad. Are these courses

counted towards my TELS hours and GPA?

Yes. Credits you earn through study abroad are countedtowards your TELS credit hour total. However, since you willreceive “S” credits for all courses you earn, your TELS GPA isnot affected.

More information is available at:

• Office of Financial Aid TELS, 115 Student Services Bldg.

• http://www.tnscholardollars.com

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LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS FAQs

Grade Point Average Calculators Available on the

Registrar Webpage

http://registrar.tennessee.edu/records/grades/gpa_calculator.shtml

Two GPA calculators are available. Click one to go there:

• GPA CALCULATOR I--This GPA calculator lets you fill in

your hours and predicted grades and tells you what your

gpa will be.

• GPA CALCULATOR II--This calculator tells you what GPA

you need to raise your existing GPA up to a new GPA.

For Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (Hope)

Students

GPA CALCULATORFOR TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPSTUDENTS-- This GPA calculator is provided for recipients ofTELS as a guide only in determining continuing scholarshipeligibility.

More information is available online at TELS FAQS andhttp://www.CollegePaysTN.com.

In addition, official TELS lottery rules and regulations are linkedfrom this page:UT Financial Aid TELS infomation page.

Lottery Scholarship Program – Frequently Asked Questions

Registrar’s Office (Web site http://registrar.tennessee.edu)

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How to Refuse AP Credit

Advanced Placement Examinations

Freshmen admitted to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville,may receive credit on the basis of performance on one or moreof the Advanced Placement Examinations offered each Mayby the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) in these

subject areas. The tests are usually taken by high schoolstudents during their junior or senior year. The AdvancedPlacement scores and test booklets are sent to the Director ofAdmissions at UT sometime in June or July. See the chart fordetails on Advanced Placement scores and awarded credit.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Advanced Placement Scores & Awarded Credit

TEST SCORE CREDIT

Studio Art (Drawing Portfolio) 4 or above Art 101 (3)

Biology 3 or above Biology 101-102 (4, 4)

Chemistry 4 or above Chemistry 120-130 (4, 4)

Computer Science 5 Computer Science 102 (4)

Economics 3 or above (Micro and Macro) Economics 201 (4)

English 4 or above (Language and Composition) English 101 (3)

4 or above (Literature and Composition) English 101-102 (3, 3)

Environmental Science 3 Geology 201 (3)

4 or 5 Geology 201 -202 (3, 3)

French 3 (Literature) French 211-212 ( 3, 3)

4 or above (Language) 333-334 (3, 3) or 351-352 (3, 3)

German 3 (Language) German 201-202 (3, 3)

4 or above (Language) German 311-312 (3, 3)

History 4 or 5 (American) History 221-222 (3, 3)

4 or 5 (European) History 241-242 (3, 3)

4 or 5 (World) History 261-262 (3,3)

Latin 3 or above (Virgil) Latin 251-252 (3, 3)

3 or above (Catullus/Horace) Latin 251-252 (3, 3)

3 or above (Catullus/Cicero) Latin 251-252 (3, 3)

3 or above (Catullus/Ovid) Latin 251-252 (3, 3)

Math 3 (Calculus AB) Math 125 (3)

4 (Calculus AB) Math 141 (4)

5 (Calculus AB) Math 147 (4)

3 (Calculus BC) Math 141 (4)

4 (Calculus BC) Math 141-142 (4, 4)

5 (Calculus BC) Math 147-148 (4, 4)

Music 4 or 5 Music Theory 110 (3)

Physics 4 or above (B) Physics 101-102 (3, 3)

or 161 (3) or 221 (4)

4 (C Mechanics) Physics 101(3) or 161 (3) or 221 (4)

5 (C Mechanics) Physics 135 (4)

4 (C E&M) Physics 102 (3) or 222 (4) or 231(3)

5 (C E&M) Physics 136 (4)

Political Science 3 or above (U.S. Government and Politics) Political Science 101 (3)

3 or above (Comparative Government and Politics) Political Science 102 (3)

Psychology 3 or above Psychology 110

Spanish 3 (Language or Literature) Spanish 211-212 (3, 3)

4 (Language or Literature) Spanish 212 (3) and 300 (3)

5 (Language or Literature) Spanish 300 (3) and 305 (3)

Statistics 4 or above Statistics 201 (3)

If you prefer to take the course at UT that you have AP credit for, you mustofficially refuse your AP credit by going to the Registrar’s Office,

209 Student Services Building by the Add Deadline.

Honors Programs at the University of Tennessee

Several honors options are available. The Chancellor’s HonorsProgram is available to entering freshmen and a limited numberof transfer and sophomore students. For a description of thisprogram please see Chancellor’s Honors web site. Coursesdesignated as honors courses are available to all students withrequisite ACT/SAT scores and previous acceptable academicperformance. Please see specific course descriptions for therequirements for registration.

The Chancellor’s Honors Program provides an outstandingcurriculum for a community of engaged, academically superiorscholars in any major. Specially designed interdisciplinary seminars

fulfill part of the UT General Education requirements for Basic Skillsand Broadened Perspectives. These courses, exclusively forChancellor’s Honors students, explore significant themes as theyare perceived by and represented in various disciplines. They aresmall, discussion-based, and directed by outstanding UT faculty.University Honors seminars add intellectual breadth to the depthobtained in a student’s major, by emphasizing the interrelatednessof human knowledge. All three-credit University Honors seminarsalso fulfill part of the general education requirements; therefore,graduating with the Honors distinction usually can be accomplishedin the same amount of time as a non-honors degree.

The goals of the Chancellor’s Honors Program are(1) to promote habits of serious, worthwhile, intellectual pursuit.

(2) to engender a lifelong appreciation of, and dedicationto, learning.

(3) to help channel the energies of future leaders into serviceto the community.

(4) to help provide students with a global perspective.

Eligibility

The Chancellor’s Honors Program is available to enteringfreshmen and to qualified transfer and sophomore students.High school seniors with superior academic credentials (3.70high school grade point average and 29 ACT or 1280 SATscore) will be automatically sent an application for admission tothe Chancellor’s Honors Program and are encouraged toapply.1

Transfer students who have earned at least a 3.50 GPA inanother honors program are eligible to apply, as are continuingUT students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.25 oncourses taken at UT Knoxville.

Requirements

In addition to required work in their respective colleges,Chancellor’s Honors students complete• English 118 (required), except for (1) incoming students with a

4 or 5 on the Literature and Composition AP test or with dual-enrollment credit for English 101 and 102, and (2) incomingstudents with a 4 or 5 on the Language and Composition APtest or with dual-enrollment credit for English 101 (and whomust, therefore, enroll in English 102).

• One 1-credit University Honors seminar (University Honors100).

• One 200-level University Honors seminar to be completedduring the second semester of freshman year.

• Four additional 100- or 200- level honors courses selectedfrom University Honors courses or departmental honorsofferings.

• Two upper-division honors courses in their major (Honors-by-Contract or Honors Independent Study may be substituted).2

• One 3-credit senior project (University Honors 499 orequivalent approved by CHP).TOTAL: 25-28 credit hours of honors coursework.

1 1280 SAT = combined critical reading and mathematics subscores.2 Honors-by-Contract: Customized approach in an upper-division course in

the student’s academic major, through completion of a written contractdelineating additional effort. The contract must be submitted to CHP by thethird week of the semester. Honors-by-Contract is available toChancellor’s Honors students, College Scholars, and studentsparticipating in a departmental or college-level honors program at UTKnoxville.

Honors OpportunitiesOutstanding students generally find that the Honors Programcourses offered by the University provide a stimulating,satisfying, and enriching experience. These opportunities fornondepartmental study in a small group of talented studentsand outstanding faculty members are offered at all levelsthroughout the University Honors Program, as well as indepartmental honors courses in certain subject areas.

Departmental Honors Courses for First-Year Students

Art History 167, 177, 178, 187 History 227, 228, 247, 248Astronomy 217-218 Mathematics 117, 147-148Biology 157 Philosophy 117, 118Chemistry 128-138 Physics 137-138Communication Studies 207 Political Science 107Economics 207 Psychology 117English 118 Sociology 117, 127French 217-218 Spanish 217-218Geography 108 Statistics 207Geology 107-108

Lower Division Honors Courses

Lower Division (LD) – Courses on the 100- or 200-level that

cover introductory content.

ART HISTORY 177, 178, 187 (3, 3, 3): 29 ACT Composite or1200 SAT Composite; 3.25 high-school GPA or consent.Dr. Tim Hiles, 213 Art and Architecture Building, 974-3408

ASTRONOMY 217-218 (4, 4): A strong background in algebraand trigonometry. Introduction to calculus helpful.Dr. Kermit Duckett, 401 Physics Building, 974-7814

BIOLOGY 157 (4): Permission of instructor required.M303 Walters Life Sciences, 974-6841

CHEMISTRY 128-138 (4, 4): 30 ACT Composite or 1200 SATComposite; 1 year of high-school chemistry with a lab.Dr. Jeffrey Kovac, 516 Buehler Hall, 974-3444

COMMUNICATION STUDIES 207 (3); 27 ACT Composite; 3.5high school GPA and 3.0 college GPA.Dr. John Haas , 293 Communications Building, 974-2696

ECONOMICS 207 (4): Highly qualified upper-class studentsmay apply for consideration.Dr. Henry Herzog, 505A Stokely Management Center, 974-3303

ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS 157-158 Dr. Roger Parsons, 103 Estabrook Hall, 974-9810

ENGLISH 118 (3): 28 ACT Composite and 28 ACT English or650 SAT Verbal and 1250 SAT Composite; TennesseeScholars, Whittle Scholars, Chancellor Scholars, and any ofthe honors scholars are automatically eligible.Dr. Mary-Jo Reiff, 311 McClung Tower, 974-5401

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HONORS OPPORTUNITIESHONORS OPPORTUNITIES AND COURSES – LOWER DIVISION

HONORS OPPORTUNITIESENGLISH 207-208 (3, 3): 3.25 or above college GPA

Dr. Laura Howes, 311 McClung Tower, 974-5401ENGLISH 237-238 (3, 3): 3.25 or above college GPA

Dr. Laura Howes, 311 McClung Tower, 974-5401FRENCH 217-218 (3, 3): Placement exam. Two or three years

of high school French with a 3.0 high-school GPA.Dr. Mary McAlpin, 701 McClung Tower, 974-2311

GEOGRAPHY 108 (3): Instructor’s consent; students who havereceived an A in Geography 101; students in university honors.Dr. Tom Bell, 304 Burchfiel Geography Building, 974-2418

GEOLOGY 107-108 (4, 4): Instructor’s consent. Students whoearn an A in 101 or a B or better in 107 may take 108.Dr. Linda Kah, 306 Earth and Planetary Science, 974-2366

HISTORY 227-228 (3, 3): 29 ACT Composite or 1200 SATComposite or consent of the Honors Coordinator; 3.3 high-school GPA.Dr. Lori Glover, 6th floor Dunford Hall, 974-9868

HISTORY 247-248 (3, 3): 29 ACT Composite or 1200 SATComposite; 3.3 high-school GPA.Dr. Lori Glover, 6th floor Dunford Hall, 974-9868

MATHEMATICS 117 (3): 31 ACT Composite or 1380 SATComposite or consent of instructor.Dr. Amy Szczepanski, 203 Ayres Hall, 974-8419

MATHEMATICS 147-148 (4, 4): 32 ACT Math or 670 SATQuantitative; half-year of trigonometry and overall Baverage in high school; students with AP Calculus AB creditof 5 may register for 148.Dr. Conrad Plaut, 200 Ayres Hall, 974-4280

MATHEMATICS 247, 257 (4, 3): 32 Math ACT or 670 SATQuantitative; one year calculus with excellent grades or APscores of 5 for 141-142 or 147-148.Dr. Conrad Plaut, 200 Ayres Hall, 974-4280

PHILOSOPHY 117, 118 (3,3): Honors version of Philosophy 110and 111. Courses do not have to be taken in order.Permission of department is required.Dr. John Nolt, 818 McClung, 974-7218

PHYSICS 137-138 (5, 5): 29 Math ACT or 600 SATQuantitative; Corequisite of Math 141-142 or 147-148;Designed for Physics, Math, Computer Science, andChemistry majors.Dr. Soren Sorensen, 401 Nielsen Building, 974-3342

POLITICAL SCIENCE 107 (3): 26 ACT Composite or 1170 SATComposite; 3.3 high-school GPA; recommendation offaculty and/or Arts & Sciences Advising staff.Dr. David Feldman, 1001 McClung Tower, 974-2261

PSYCHOLOGY 117 (3): 29 ACT Composite; University HonorStudents or consent of instructor.306 Austin Peay Building, 974-3423

SOCIOLOGY 117, 127 (3, 3): University Honors students; 29 ACTcomposite, or advanced students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.901 McClung Tower, 974-6021

SPANISH 217-218 (3, 3): Successful completion of theplacement exam. Two or three years of high schoolSpanish with a 3.0 high-school GPA.Dr. Esther Johnson, 701 McClung Tower, 974-2311

STATISTICS 207 (3); 28 ACT Composite or 1240 SATComposite; 3.0 high-school GPA and 3.25 college GPA.Dr. Bill Seaver, 342 Stokely Management Center, 974-6862

University Honors Program

All University Honors courses are restricted to studentsadmitted to the University Honors program. Whereindicated, honors courses may fulfill the University’sGeneral Education requirements.

UNIVERSITY HONORS 100 (1) Introduction to UniversityHonors (S/NC grading).

UNIVERSITY HONORS 157 (3) Arts and Humanities HonorsSeminar. Meets the University’s General Education: Artsand Humanities requirement. May be repeated if topicsvary. (Maximum 6 hours).

UNIVERSITY HONORS 167 (3) Social Science HonorsSeminar. Meets the University’s General Education: SocialScience requirement. May be repeated if topics vary.(Maximum 6 hours).

UNIVERSITY HONORS 177 (3) Cultures and CivilizationsHonors Seminar. Meets the University’s General Education:Cultures and Civilizations requirement. May be repeated iftopics vary. (Maximum 6 hours).

UNIVERSITY HONORS 187 (3) Quantitative Reasoning HonorsSeminar. Meets the University’s General Education:Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Maybe repeated if topics vary. (Maximum 6 hours).

UNIVERSITY STUDIES 227: Honors Topics in UniversityStudies.

UNIVERSITY HONORS 257 (3) Special Topics in the Arts andHumanities. Meets the University’s General Education: Artsand Humanities and Writing through the Curriculum (WC)requirement. Prereq: English 118 or 102, or consent ofUniversity Honors. May be repeated if topics vary.(Maximum 6 hours).

UNIVERSITY HONORS 267 (3) Special Topics in the SocialSciences. Meets the University’s General Education: SocialScience and Writing through the Curriculum (WC)requirement. Prereq: English 118 or 102, or consent ofUniversity Honors. May be repeated if topics vary.(Maximum 6 hours).

UNIVERSITY HONORS 277 (3) Special Topics in Cultures andCivilizations. Meets the University’s General Education:Cultures and Civilizations and Writing through theCurriculum (WC) requirement. Prereq: English 118 or 102,or consent of University Honors. May be repeated if topicsvary. (Maximum 6 hours).

UNIVERSITY HONORS 287 (3) Special Topics in the NaturalSciences. Prereq: English 118 or 102, or consent ofUniversity Honors. May be repeated if topics vary.(Maximum 6 hours).

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HIGH SCHOOL DEFICIENCIESHigh School Deficiencies Beginning with fall term 1989, theuniversity adopted new undergraduate admission requirementsto include certain specified courses. With the exception ofAmerican History, one high-school unit is comparable to onethree-hour semester of university work.

• Freshmen must remove any deficiencies within their first 60hours of university work.

• Transfer students graduating from high school in 1989 or laterand having more than 12 hours of transfer work must removethe deficiencies within their first 30 hours at UT Knoxville.

• Transfer students graduating from high school in 1989 orlater having 60 or more hours of transferable work will beexempt from university unit entrance requirements.

• Any student graduating from high school before 1989 willbe exempt from university unit entrance requirements.

• If the course taken to remove a deficiency fulfills acurriculum requirement, the hours will be counted towardsatisfying the requirement. Those hours will not be countedtoward total hours for graduation, effectively adding to thetotal number required for graduation.

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HOW TO REMOVE HIGH SCHOOL DEFICIENCIES

ACADEMIC ADVISINGMany situations arise during a student’s academic experience inwhich informed academic and career advice is helpful. Theobjective of the academic advising system at UT is to help astudent at each stage define the choices that must be madeand give any guidance necessary.

An advisor assists a student in selecting subjects to ensure awell-balanced education and interpreting university and collegepolicies and requirements.

However, the student, not the advisor, bears the ultimateresponsibility for selecting courses, meeting course

prerequisites and graduation requirements, and adhering topolicies and procedures.

Academic advising is an integral part of your universityexperience. You are required to have one mandatory academicplanning session per year unless you are a new student, a first-year student, or on academic review.

NEW STUDENTS

All students who have earned fewer than 30 hours at UTor are on Academic Review are required to meet withan advisor during each main term of the academic year.All other students are required to consult an advisorduring a designated term each year.

RETURNING STUDENTS

Students whose ID numbers end in an even digit arerequired to meet with an advisor during fall semester. Alast digit of zero is considered an even number.

Students whose ID numbers end in an odd digit arerequired to meet with an advisor during spring semester.

This policy does not place a limit on advising forstudents. Students are encouraged to consult with acollege or major advisor at any point during a term oracademic year.

In the College of Engineering, academic planning

is so critical that we encourage our students to

meet with their academic advisor every semester.

Advising is much more than simply a time to select courses forthe next semester; it is an opportunity for you and your advisorto develop and evaluate the academic plans that will enableyou to reach your academic goals.

Once you are admitted to your major (typically your secondyear) academic advising is supplemented with career andprofessional advising from faculty members in your major. Youshould identify faculty in your major with whom you sharecommon interests and communicate with them regularly.

NEW STUDENTS

The Engineering Advising Office delivers academicadvising on an appointment basis. To make anappointment, contact the Advising Office at (865) 974-4008 or come by 202 Estabrook Hall. Advisingappointments are normally offered on thirty-minuteindividual intervals.

Hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(Eastern), Monday through Friday.

The University of Tennessee recognizes academic advising tobe a critical component of the educational experience of itsundergraduate students. Faculty, administrators, andprofessional staff on this campus consider advising both aresponsibility and an opportunity for enriching and enhancingeach student’s pattern of learning and personal development.Central to the mission of academic advising at the university isteaching students to understand the meaning of highereducation, teaching students to understand the purpose of thecurriculum, and fostering students’ intellectual and personaldevelopment toward academic success and lifelong learning.Through individual, collaborative relationships with academicadvisors, students are best able to define and implement soundeducational plans that are consistent with their personal values,goals, and career plans.

Assistance to students with academic problems or questions isprovided by professors, advisors, department heads, andcollege deans or advising centers. Numerous other sources ofacademic, career, and personal counseling exist on the UTKnoxville campus and are available to admitted students. Theseare described in the Undergraduate Catalog under StudentAffairs and Academic Services and detailed information isavailable on the Student Success Web sitehttp://studentsuccess.tennessee.edu.

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SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

– STUDENTS –TO ASSIST WITH THE SUCCESS

OF YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISING SESSIONSAND YOUR ACADEMIC CAREER,

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO

• engage in an intense self-study. Explore options. Clarify

values and goals. Relate interests and abilities to

educational and career plans.

• schedule an advising appointment EARLY each semester.

• review your curriculum in the Undergraduate Catalog.

• take appropriate materials to the advising appointment

(pencil/pen, catalog, major information).

• write down your current schedule and a tentative plan for

next semester.

• meet course prerequisites and corequisites, and select

specific courses.

• write down any questions you have for your advisor.

• keep copies of your relevant academic records.

• follow through on referrals and recommendations made

during the advising session.

• register for the courses discussed during the advising

appointment.

• consult with your advisor before making drastic changes to

an agreed-upon schedule.

• consult with your advisor on issues related to academic

progress, a change in program, registration for study

abroad, internships and co-ops, courses to be taken at

another institution, withdrawal from courses, or withdrawal

from the university.

• apply to graduate in the Office of the University Registrar,

209 Student Services Building, one year in advance of the

term in which you plan to graduate. (Most students have

completed 80 to 90 hours by this time.)

• make final decisions and take responsibility for your

academic success.

IT IS YOURADVISOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

TO

• be accessible to you during reasonable hours.

• provide a means through which you can schedule

appointments.

• understand the curriculum, graduation requirements, and

university policies.

• provide accurate information.

• discuss specific university, college, and departmental

requirements, procedures, and deadlines.

• help you define and develop realistic goals and discuss

the linkage between academic preparation and career

opportunities.

• assist you in planning programs of study, both short-term

and long-term, that are consistent with your abilities and

interests; such as course load, academic background,

program demands, and employment or personal

commitments.

• help you identify special needs and acquaint you with

services and programs provided by the college and the

university.

• refer you to other services, departments, and specific

individuals as special needs are identified.

• monitor your progress toward educational goals and keep

accurate, up-to-date records of academic progress.

• assist in the petitioning process for exception to policy.

• respect your right to privacy of educational records and

discuss confidential information only with appropriate

individuals and for the purpose of serving your best

interests.

• help you assume responsibility for your decisions and

actions.

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FIRST YEAR—Inquiry and Awareness

• Adapt to new environment.

• Consider college as preparation for life.

• Enroll in General Education, Basic Skills, and prerequisitecourses.

• Discover what campus resources are available (e.g.,Cooperative education programs, Career Services,Counseling Center, Office of Minority Affairs, TutoringPrograms).

• Develop goals.

• Consider career choices.

• Get to know faculty, administrators, counselors, andadvisors.

• Investigate study abroad opportunities.

• Summer: Get a job or some work experience. Earn somemoney.

• Sample a career. Learn to get along in a work environment.

SECOND YEAR—Assessment and Exploration

• Complete introductory courses.

• Do a self-assessment of interests, strengths, skills, abilities,and values. Take a career decision-making course. Use thepersonality inventories provided by Career Services.

• Participate in growth experiences.

• Discover the world of work. Select, explore, and investigatea variety of occupations (find out what training is neededand what the financial obligations, demand for employees,and alternatives may be).

• Get to know administrators, faculty, counselors, andadvisors.

• Gain additional work experience, develop a good workethic, and consider Cooperative work experiences.

• Summer: Get some work experience, develop someprofessional skills, and build a good work reputation.

THIRD YEAR—Test Your Career Decision

• Delve into your major by taking several major courses.

• Participate in campus activities and organizations.

• Continue cooperative education experiences.

• Assess employment opportunities.

• Accept responsibility for choosing your life’s work.

• Compare your values and attitudes with reality.

• Evaluate qualifications for work in your chosen field.

• Get to know administrators, faculty, counselors, andadvisors.

• Take electives in areas beyond your major to improve yourqualifications and expand your knowledge.

• Summer: Co-op in a chosen field or study abroad andcompile an inventory of interests and qualifications.

FOURTH YEAR—Begin Your Job Search

• Complete major and college course requirements.

• Apply to graduate in the Office of the University Registrar.

• Plan your job or graduate school campaign. (Be aware ofdeadlines.)

• Register with Career Services.

• Attend workshops on developing interviewing skills,creating résumés, and writing cover letters.

• Prepare a good, workable résumé and register it on-line.

• Conduct a thorough job search.

• Reconnect with previous contacts (Co-op employers,summer jobs, faculty, administrators, advisors).

• Arrange interviews on campus.

• Discuss opportunities with faculty and counselors.

• Ask faculty, administrators, and employers for references.

• Develop a timetable for career development aftergraduation.

[ADAPTED FROM JOHN E. STEELE, “REACHING STUDENTS EARLY IN THE CAREERPLANNING PROCESS,” JOURNAL OF COLLEGE PLACEMENT, WINTER, 1980.]

ADVISINGACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING

An education is preparation for life.YOU must work assertively and diligently to acquire an education.

NOW IS THE TIME TO START.

performance and choices

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Life happens to all of us.Less successful students often believe that other students are successful only because

those other students do not have bad things happen to them.Whether we are successful or not depends more on the CHOICES we make when faced

with the circumstances that life deals us.

Barriers to Academic Performance and Choices

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER • 1817 Melrose Avenue • (865) 946-HELP (4357)http://studentsuccess.tennessee.edu • E-mail: [email protected]

PRESENTING ISSUE CHOICE OF THE SUCCESSFUL CHOICE OF THESTUDENT LESS SUCCESSFUL STUDENT

I don’t know how to manage Recognizes that work outside of Not sure how much time he/she shouldmy time. class is important to success. spend on work outside of class.

Uses weekly time schedule, No plan.semester calendars, and planners/to Likes to “go with the flow.”do lists to keep organized.Makes good use of daytime hours.

My high school didn’t cover this Talks to professor when first struggle Gets angry that high school didn’tsubject/didn’t prepare me very well. appears. prepare well-enough.

Talks to academic advisor. Concludes that college is too hard.Visits Student Success Center for Concludes that it is unfair to be in thisfinding out about types of academic situation and UT shouldn’t expect thisassistance. of me.

I got A’s in high school and didn’t have Recognizes that college learning “I did okay in high school, so I’m sure to study much. requires different skills than high school. I’ll do fine here.”

Follows suggestions provided inFYS 101.Visits Student Success Center forassistance in developing better studyskills.

I had personal and family issues. Recognizes that he/she needs some Withdrawn, depressed, feels alone, • Relationships with friends, significant support to work through the difficult skips classes.

others times.• Death/Illness in Family or Friends Seeks counseling at the Counseling• Divorce Center.• Personal Illness Decides to withdraw for the semester

to work through the issues.Develops better coping skills.

I don’t have a major or I’m not sure Recognizes that this current plan may Continues to pursue major even thoughwhere I’m going with the major I’m in. not be the best fit. he/she dislikes it and struggles with

Is undecided but recognizes the the courses.importance of getting a college degree. Is frustrated that he/she doesn’t know Visits Career Services to seek assistance what to major in.with finding a (new) major.

I think I might have (or I have been Seeks evaluation and assessment Wants to try things on his/her own.diagnosed with) learning (or other) of disability. Does not seek any assistance ondisability. Registers with Office of Disability campus.

Services.Uses accommodations at Office ofDisability Services

I am more motivated by social life and Learns to say “no” and “bargain” on Wants to do it all.free time than academics. social invitations. Spends lots of time on Facebook.

Limits Facebook time until academic Loved pledging.work is completed. Watches lots of TV.Limits TV shows to only those most Loves X-box.desired.

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ACADEMIC DEPT. DEPARTMENT HEAD OR PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Chemical Engineering Dr. Bamin Khomami, Dept. Head (865) 974-2421

Dr. Brian Edwards, Associate Head

419 Dougherty Engineering Bldg.

Civil & Environmental Engineering Dr. Greg Reed, Dept. Head (865) 974-2503

Dr. Richard Bennett, Associate Head

223 Perkins Hall

Electrical & Computer Engineering Dr. Samir El-Ghazaly, Dept. Head (865) 974-3461

Dr. Paul Crilly, Associate Head

414 Ferris Hall

Industrial and Information Engineering Dr. Alberto Garcia, Interim Head (865) 974-3333

Dr. Robert Ford, Program Coordinator

416 East Stadium Hall

Materials Science & Engineering Dr. George Pharr, Dept. Head (865) 974-5335

Dr. Kevin Kitt, Program Coordinator

434 Dougherty Bldg.

Mechanical, Aerospace and Dr. William Hamel, Dept. Head (865) 974-5115

Biomedical Engineering Dr. Gary V. Smith, Associate Head

Dr. J. A. M. Boulet, Mechanical Program Coordinator (865) 974-8376

Dr. Mancil Milligan, Aerospace Program Coordinator (865) 974-5250

Dr. Mohamed Mahsouz, Biomedical Program Coordinator (865) 974-7678

414 Dougherty Bldg.

Nuclear Engineering Dr. Lee Dodds, Dept. Head (865) 974-2525

315 Pasqua Bldg.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Biosystems Engineering & Soil Science Dr. George Grandle, Dept. Head (865) 974-7266

101 Biosystems Engr & Env Science Bldg.

2506 E. J. Chapman Drive

Engineering Physics Program Dr. Stuart Elston, Program Coordinator (865) 974-3342

401 Nelson Physics Bldg.

Computer Science Mrs. Jane Wallace Mayo, Program Coordinator (865) 974-5067

203 Claxton Education Bldg.

Petitions/Substitutions

Transfer students will work with faculty advisors to determine any necessary additionsto or substitutions in the program or electives requiring special approval. The approval must be granted in writing usingpetition/substitution forms found on the Engineering Advising website at http://www.engr.utk.edu/advising/forms.html. It is eachstudent’s responsibility to see that all necessary approvals are secured. Inattention to such matters will most likely delay graduation.

Course Equivalencies

The course equivalencies are found on the Office of the University Registrar website at http://registrar.tennessee.edu/transfer. Anystudent planning to take a course at another institution to be used for degree requirements at UT should verify the course creditusing the Registrar’s Transfer webpage information.

TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATIONTransfer students in Engineering have been admitted to a major department.

Your academic advising takes place with a faculty member in your major department.However, transfer students who are still taking Engineering Fundamentals 151 and 152 are

advised in the Engineering Advising Office, 202 Estabrook Hall, (865)974-4008.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

This act, also known as the Buckley Amendment, gives fourbasic rights to students.

• The right to review their education records.

• The right to seek to amend their education records.

• The right to limit disclosure of personally identifiableinformation (directory information).

• The right to notify the Department of Education concerningan academic institution’s failure to comply with FERPAregulations.

FERPA provides for confidentiality of student records; however,it also provides for basic identification of people at theUniversity of Tennessee without the consent of the individual.Release of information to third parties includes directoryinformation, such as contained in the campus telephone book,in the online web-based people directory, and in sportsbrochures. Directory information includes, but is not limited to,student name, address, telephone number, date and place ofbirth, classification, college, major, dates of attendance,degrees and awards, and the most recent previously attendededucation institution, participation in school activities and sports,and height and weight (for special activities). Students arenotified of their FERPA rights and the procedures for limitingdisclosure of directory information in Hilltopics, at Orientation fornew students, and on the Web site of the University Registrarhttp://registrar.tennessee.edu/records/privacy.shtml.

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STUDENT PRIVACYFERPA STATEMENT

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COURSE LOADThe following freshman year curriculum is typical to allengineering programs depending on the major and/or coursereadiness (except the Engineering Physics program).

Course Loads

Fall and Spring terms undergraduate students can take up to 19hours. Twelve (12) hours qualifies students as full time. Theaverage course load is between 12-16 hours.

Summer undergraduate students may enroll for a maximum of6 credit hours for each of the first and second sessions. Studentmay enroll for a maximum of 12 credit hours for those coursesthat extend through the entire summer.

Advising Questions

Contact:Engineering Advising Services202 Estabrook Hall(865) 974-4008

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COURSE CREDIT HOURS

English 101, 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chemistry 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Mathematics 141, 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Engineering Fundamentals 151, 152, 105 . . . . . .9

General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Total 30-33 hours

CURRICULUM

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Statement of Purpose. General education provides thefoundation for successful academic study, for lifelong learning,and for carrying out the duties of local, national, and globalcitizenship. By building basic skills in communication, analysis,and computation as well as by broadening students’ historicaland cultural perspectives, the general education curriculumhelps students acquire an understanding of both self andsociety, and thus contributes to their personal enrichment whileenrolled and after graduation.

The University of Tennessee’s general education program hasbeen designed to enable the student to move among collegeswithin the university or to move to another institution of higherlearning. Although it will provide the students with the skillsrequired by college study, those skills are specific neither to UTKnoxville nor to a particular major or career path.

Outcomes. The program is expected to produce the followingoutcomes for the students.

Building Basic Skills. Because the hallmark of the educatedperson is the ability to think independently, students must betrained to acquire, evaluate, and use information.

• Students must be able to acquire information by conductingindependent research, both in a conventional library settingand through the use of the rapidly developing electronictechnologies, including databases and internet resources.

• Students must then learn to evaluate the reliability,accuracy, and logical soundness of that information. Thestudents will be taught to apply evaluative techniques tostatistical and rhetorical presentations in arts, humanities,natural sciences, and social sciences.

• Students must be trained to use the information that theyhave acquired. They must write clearly, speak convincingly,and solve problems using creative approaches.

Developing Broadened Perspectives. General educationshould help students develop habits of self-examination in thecontext of the individual’s relationship to family, community,society, and world. To this end, general education should alsohelp foster a commitment to respecting the diversity of personaland cultural values.

• Students should be able to explain their own values andbeliefs, as well as to understand the histories and culturesbehind those values. Students should also develop acommitment to lifelong learning so that they may continueto examine the relationships between their personalperspectives and the perspectives that arise from othercultures.

• Students should strengthen their sensitivity to culturaldiversity by studying the histories and traditions of othercultures, both within and outside the United States; and byunderstanding the dynamic nature of a multicultural worldthrough interdisciplinary perspectives or by learning otherlanguages.

FOUNDATIONS OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTSGeneral Education Requirements - Catalog Year 2007-2008

curriculum

For Building Basic Skills

I. Communicating through Writing (3 courses including

English 101 and 102 plus an approved writing-intensive

course-WC). In order to gain a WC designation, courses shallrequire formal and informal writing assignments that total 5,000words.

APPROVED COMMUNICATING THROUGH WRITING (WC)

COURSES

Civil Engineering 205 Professional Development I

Electrical and Computer Engineering 400 Senior Design

English 206 Introduction to Shakespeare254 Themes in Literature255 Public Writing295 Business and Technical Writing355 Rhetoric and Writing360 Technical and Professional Writing363 Writing Poetry364 Writing Fiction398 Junior-Senior Honors Seminar455 Persuasive Writing499 Senior Seminar

Industrial Engineering 350 Junior Seminar

Materials Science and Engineering 405 StructuralCharacterization of Materials

Nuclear Engineering 304 Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Lab I403 Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Lab II

Philosophy 241 Engineering Ethics

University Honors257 Special Topics in the Art and Humanities267 Special Topics in the Social Sciences277 Special Topics in Cultures and Civilizations

II. Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses)

Mathematics141 Calculus I and 142 Calculus II147 Honors Calculus I and 148 Honors Calculus II

III. Communicating Orally (1 course) This requirement may becompleted by (1.) completion of Communication Studies 210Public Speaking or 240 Business and ProfessionalCommunication or (2.) completion of a course with an (OC)designation.

APPROVED COMMUNICATING ORALLY (OC) COURSES

Aerospace Engineering 410 Professional DevelopmentBiomedical Engineering 410 Professional TopicsBiosystems Engineering 401 Biosystems Engineering Design IChemistry 406 Senior SeminarCivil Engineering 205 Professional Development IElectrical and Computer Engineering 400 Senior DesignIndustrial Engineering takes Legal Studies 244 Professional

Responsibility (same as Philosophy 244 and ReligiousStudies 244)

Mechanical Engineering 410 Professional DevelopmentNuclear Engineering 400 Senior Seminar

For Developing Broadened Perspectives

I. Natural Sciences (2 courses) At least one of the courses musthave a laboratory.

APPROVED NATURAL SCIENCES (NS) COURSES

Chemistry 120-130 General Chemistry I and II128-138 Honors: General Chemistry I and II

Physics231 Fundamentals of Physics: Electricity and

Magnetism232 Fundamentals of Physics: Wave Motion,

Optics, and Modern Physics

II. Arts and Humanities (2 courses)

APPROVED ARTS AND HUMANITIES (AH) COURSES ARE

LISTED IN THE 2007-2008 CATALOG ON PAGE 19.

III. Social Sciences (2 courses) Aerospace, Biomedical,

Industrial, Material Science, Mechanical, and Nuclear

Engineering require Economics 201 or 207 Honors as one

of the choices for Social Sciences.

APPROVED SOCIAL SCIENCES (SS) COURSES ARE

LISTED IN THE 2007-2008 CATALOG ON PAGE 20.

IV. Cultures and Civilizations (2 courses) This requirement issatisfied by either (1.) taking 2 courses from the list in the 2007-2008 catalog on page 21 or (2.) taking a 2 course sequence ina foreign language at the intermediate level (200 level).

APPROVED CULTURES AND CIVILIZATIONS (CC)

COURSES ARE LISTED IN THE 2007-2008 CATALOG ON

PAGE 21.

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General Education Requirements - Catalog Year 2007-2008All General Education courses must be taken for a letter grade

(A-F) rather than Satisfactory/No Credit(unless that is the only way the course is offered).

FOREIGN LANGUAGE – Not Required in Engineering

FOREIGN LANGUAGE OPTION

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING –

Placement Exam – All students planning to enroll in a French,German, Latin, or Spanish course who have completed at leasttwo years of this language in high school and have not yettaken a college course in the language must take a UTplacement exam before enrolling. This rule does not apply tostudents to receive AP credit in the language. Placement in theappropriate course will be determined by the score on theexam. Ordinarily, a student will not be allowed to enroll in acourse at a level above that determined by his/her placementexam score.

Elementary Credit – Students who place into 200-levellanguage courses will receive 6 hours of elementary languagecredit only if they do not later receive credit for any 100-levelcourse in the same language. If a student with elementarylanguage credit does not receive credit for a 100-level course inthe language for which the credit was granted, elementaryplacement credit is forfeited and removed from the student’stranscript.

Intermediate Credit – Students who place into 300-levelcourses will receive 6 hours of intermediate language credit. Nostudent may earn more than 6 hours of language placementexamination credit.

Transition Course – Some students who have had two yearsof the same language in high school and receive a placementscore below the level required for admittance into intermediate-level language courses may be placed in a 150 languagecourse. These courses are designed to prepare students forenrollment in intermediate-level foreign language courses andcount as elective credit. Students who receive credit for thiscourse may not receive credit for any other 100-level course ofthe same language.

Deficiency – Students with a high school deficiency in foreignlanguage must remove the deficiency during the first 60 credithours of university work.

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Foreign language choice satisfies the University’s General Education: Culturesand Civilizations requirement.

Students can choose to complete two intermediate level courses in a foreignlanguage or take two courses from the Cultures and Civilizations list on page

21 in the catalog.

As an entering freshman in engineering, you are required totake a math placement test. This test is very important and youshould take it seriously. The purpose of the test is to helpdetermine the entry-level mathematics course most appropriatefor your background.

The Math Placement test is designed to determine if you areready to begin the mainstream calculus courses (Math 141 or147). It is not necessary to have had calculus in high school inorder to take the test. The test assumes you have had twoyears of algebra, 1/2 year of trigonometry, and one year ofgeometry. You may have had the trigonometry in a coursecalled Advanced Math or Precalculus.

FRESHMAN MATH PLACEMENT

MATH COURSES IN ENGINEERING

THESE ARE ELECTIVES THESE ARE REQUIRED(3) (1) (4) (4) (4) (4) (3)

Math 119 Math 109 Math 130 Math 141 Math 142 Math 241 Math 231College Algebra Workshop Precalculus Calculus I Calculus II Calculus III DifferentialAlgebra Self-Paced Tutorial Honors 147 Honors 148 Honors 247 Equations

CAN BETAKEN WITH119 OR 130

OR 141

RESOURCESEngineering Resources

Office of the Dean

124 Perkins Hall(865) 974-5321

Office of the Assoc. Dean for Student

Affairs

101 Perkins Hall(865) 974-2454

Office of the Associate Dean for

Academic Affairs

114 Perkins Hall(865) 974-6092

Office of Professional Practice

310 Perkins Hall(865) 974-5323

Engineering Advising Services

202 Estabrook Hall(865) 974-4008

Engineering Diversity Programs

204 Estabrook Hall(865) 974-1931 or 974-1956

Engineering Fundamentals Division

103 Estabrook Hall(865) 974-9810

Career and Personal Development

Career Services

100 Dunford Hall(865) 974-5435

Center for International Education

1620 Melrose Avenue(865) 974-3177

Team VOLS Volunteer Center

315A University Center(865) 974-8481

Computer and Laptop Help

Office of Information Technology (OIT)

104 Aconda Court(865) 974-9900

UC Computer Store

246 University Center(865) 974-2930

Tutoring

Chemistry Help Sessions

513 Buehler Hall(865) 974-3413

Disability Services

2227 Dunford Hall(865) 974-6087

Educational Advancement Program

201 Aconda Court(865) 974-7900

Engineering Fundamentals

Help Sessions103 Estabrook Hall(865) 974-9810

Math Tutorial Center

322 Ayres Hall(865) 974-0469

Office of Minority Student Affairs

1800 Melrose Ave. Black Cultural Ctr.(865) 974-6861

Writing Center

212 Humanities & Social Sciences Bldg.(865) 974-2611

Academic Support

Student Success Center

1817 Melrose Avenue(865) 946-4357

Additional Resources

Financial Aid

115 Student Services Building(865) 974-3131

International House

1623 Melrose Avenue(865) 974-4453

Parking Services

24 University Center(865) 974-6031

Registrar Office


Student Counseling Center

900 Volunteer Boulevard(865) 974-2196

Student Government Association

315 E University Center(865) 974-2377

Student Health Services Clinic

1818 Andy Holt Avenue(865) 974-3135

Student Judicial Affairs


University Housing


Veterans Benefits


VolCard (UT ID) Office

472 South Stadium Hall Gate 12-13(865) 974-3430

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All students must meet the following requirements to graduate:126-129 semester hours depending on Engineering Major

(total hours will increase if admitted with deficiencies)60 semester hours at a four-year institution

Last 30 hours at UTUT GPA of 2.00

Cumulative GPA of 2.00

Students receiving honors designation have:Earned 60 hours at UT

Cum laude GPA between 3.50 and 3.64Magna cum laude GPA between 3.65 and 3.79Summa cum laude GPA between 3.80 and 4.00

Deadline for application for graduation:No sooner than the first day of classes one year before the

semester of graduation Students apply to graduate in the Office of the University Registrar

209 Student Services Building

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Those that make it through in Engineering know the importance of thesesayings:

(1) Persevere(2) Life is not fair

–Dr. Tom Scott

DARSWEB

Not Familiar with DARS?

A DARS report provides an easy way for a student and advisorto understand how a student's classes are used to meet therequirements for a particular major. And when the time comes,the Office of the University Registrar uses the DARS report toclear students for graduation.

In addition, "What IF" audits can be run to find out how astudent's courses would affect requirements in a new degreeprogram if that student changes majors.

Take a moment and visit the site today. You'll love theconvenience of viewing your progress from anywhere you havean Internet connection.

For more information, please contact Judith Bryan in the Officeof the University Registrar at 974-9897 or [email protected].

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The Office of the University Registrar is pleased to announce the releaseof DARSweb, the online version of DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System).

Now students and faculty advisors can access, view and print a degree audit reportfrom anywhere they have Internet access.

CIRCLE PARK ONLINE

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Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, August 22

Labor Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, September 3

1st Session Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, October 10

Fall Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday-Friday, October 11-12

2nd Session Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, October 15

Thanksgiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday-Friday, November 22-23

Classes End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, December 4

Study Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday (Saturday & Sunday), December 5 (8 & 9)

Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, Friday (am) & Monday-ThursdayDecember 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13

Graduate Hooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, December 14

Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, December 15

Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, January 9

MLK Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, January 21

1st Session Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, February 27

2nd Session Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, February 28

Spring Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday-Thursday, March 14 & 17-20

Spring Recess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, March 21

Classes End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, April 25

Study Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday (Saturday &Sunday), April 28 (26 & 27)

Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday – Tuesday, April 29, 30, May 1, 2, 5, 6

Graduate Hooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, May 8

Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, May 9

Mini Session Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, May 7

Memorial Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, May 26

Mini Session Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, May 28

Full and 1st Session Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, June 2

1st Session Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, July 3

Independence Day Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, July 4

2nd Session Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, July 7

Full and 2nd Sessions End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, August 7

Summer Graduation Date* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, August 15

*There is no commencement ceremony in the summer. This date is the official graduation date that will appear on the transcript ofgraduating students. The Academic Calendar is available on the Web site of the Office of the University Registrarhttp://registrar.utk.edu/academic_calendar.shtml

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ACADEMIC CALENDARFall Semester 2007

Spring Semester 2008

Summer Term 2008

KEY TERM DATES

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FALL 2007 – UNDERGRADUATE

First VOLXpress statements mailed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 16, 2007

Last Registration Day for Receiving Statement by Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 4, 2007

Statement information available on CPO.UTK.EDU or in Bursar areas (211 S.S.B. or 128 U.C.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 6, 2007

Priority Registration Payment/Confirmation Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 14, 2007

Priority Registration Payment/Confirmation Deadline August 14, 2007 at 4:30 p.m., however, Circle Park On Line will be available forcredit card payments only until 11:00 p.m. on August 14.

Late Registration/Late Fees Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 15, 2007

Late Registration Payment/Confirmation Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 31, 2007 at 4:30 PM

*PAYMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY THESE DEADLINES WHETHER OR NOTYOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR STATEMENT IN THE MAIL. Only one statement will be sent to your billing address of record.This statement will be based on the time period within which you register. Any further monies owed for Fall term will be reflected onthe next monthly statement.

FINANCIAL CALENDAR FOR FALL TERM 2007

Priority Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 19 - August 14, 2007 until 12 midnight

Fall 2007 Graduation Application Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 27, 2007

Orientation for New Freshman and Transfer Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 4 - July 12, 2007

Late Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 15 - August 31, 2007 until 4:00 PM

Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 22, 2007

Spring 2007 Graduation Application Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 10, 2007

Last Day to Add, Change Grading Options or Drop without a "W" 1st Session Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 27, 2007

Last Day to Final Register, Add, Change Grading Options or Drop without a "W" - Full Session Courses . . . . . . . . . .August 31, 2007

Labor Day (No Classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 3, 2007

Last Day to Adjust Hours for Financial Aid Awarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 5, 2007

Last Day to Drop with a “W” - 1st Session Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 10, 2007

Last Day to Drop with “WP/WF” grade - 1st Session Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 28, 2007

Last Day to Drop with a “W” - Full Term Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 2, 2007

First Session Classes End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 10, 2007

Fall Break (No Classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 11 - 12, 2007

Second Session Classes Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 15, 2007

Last Day to Add, Change Grading Options or Drop without “W” - 2nd Session Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 19, 2007

Last Day to Drop with “W” - 2nd Session Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 2, 2007

Last Day to Drop with “WP/WF” grade - Full Term Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 13, 2007

Last Day to Drop with “WP/WF” grade - 2nd Session Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 21, 2007

Thanksgiving Holidays (No Classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 22-23, 2007

Total Withdrawal from the University Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 4, 2007

Classes End (Full and Second Session) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 4, 2007

Summer 2008 Graduation Application Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 4, 2007

Study Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 5, 8, and 9, 2007

Exam Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 6-7 and December 10 through 13, 2007

Commencement Rehearsal (Thompson Boling Assembly Center & Arena) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 14, 2007 (Friday)

Commencement (Thompson Boling Assembly Center & Arena) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 15, 2007 (Saturday)

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