The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Engineering provides students instruction in basic math and science, engineering principles, processes, project management and personnel management. Students learn in the classroom, as well as through hands-on experiments and real-world internships.
The degree program can also function as a completer degree for students with an associate degree in engineering technology.
The Applied Engineering major comprises the following concentrations:
The Applied Engineering and Technology Management concentration provides a focus on the application of management, design and technical skills for system integration; the execution of new product designs; the improvement of manufacturing processes and the management; and direction of physical and/or technical functions of an organization. Students also understand materials, facility design, quality and safety.
The Foundry Technology concentration prepares students for employment in the metal casting industry. Students complete coursework in materials and processes, cast metals, metallurgy and material science, solid modeling and solidification. In addition, students apply their knowledge and skills in the capstone course on foundry tooling and pattern making. They also will gain experience with programmable logic controllers, hydraulics, pneumatics and computer-aided manufacturing.
Accreditation
The B.S. degree in Applied Engineering - Applied Engineering and Technology Management concentration - is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is accredited as a “Certified School†by the Foundry Educational Foundation (fefinc.org).