SIUC College of Engineering

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SIUCCollege of Engineering
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What is Engineering?

• The profession in which mathematical and natural
  sciences are applied to develop ways to utilize
  the materials and forces of nature for the
  benefit of people.
• Engineering is a unique and highly selective
  profession of the 112 million people employed in
  the U.S., about 1.5 million (1.3 percent) are
  engineers

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Engineering Disciplines

• Aerospace
• Agricultural
• Architectural
• Biomedical
• Ceramic
• Chemical
• Civil
• Computer
• Electrical

• Environmental
• Fire Protection
• Industrial
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical
• Materials
• Mining
• Nuclear
• Ocean
• Transportation

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Could Engineering Be For You?

• Do you excel in math and science?
• Do you enjoy knowing how things work?
• Do you ever think of new or better ways to do
  things?
• Do you enjoy getting gifts that say Assembly
  Required?
• Do you like computers and video games?
• Do you like mazes and jigsaw puzzles?
• Do you usually make sound decisions?
• Can you express yourself easily and clearly?
• Do you work well with others?
• Do you want to know why?

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Other Reasons to Study Engineering

• Variety of career opportunities
• Challenging work
• Intellectual development
• Opportunities to benefit society
• Financial security
• Prestige and professionalism
• Opportunity for creative thinking
• Opens doors to other careers (e.g., medical, law,
  and business)

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Degree Programs at SIUC

• Five ABET-accredited engineering programs
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Specialization in Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Specialization in Computer Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Specialization in Geological Engineering
• Two accredited programs in Technology

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

• Largest and oldest branch of engineering
• Deals with the planning, design and construction
  of buildings, bridges, dams, roads, airports,
  water and wastewater treatment facilities, water
  distribution systems, and pollution control
  systems

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Civil Engineering Employers
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Electrical Engineering

• Covers everything related to electrical devices,
  systems, and the use of electricity
• Electrical engineers work on power plants,
  computers, and other electrical devices.

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Electrical Engineering Employers
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Computer Engineering

• Deals with all aspects of computer systems
  including design, construction, and operation
• Some computer engineers specialize in areas like
  digital systems, operating systems, computer
  networks, and software.

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Computer Engineering Employers
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Mechanical Engineering

• Application of mechanics and energy principles to
  design machines, engines, and motors
• Many mechanical engineers work in the areas of
  air-conditioning and refrigeration, automotive
  design, manufacturing, welding, and robotics.

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Mechanical Engineering Employers
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Mining Engineering

• Locate, appraise, and remove minerals found
  beneath the earths surface
• Mining engineers lay out mines, supervise their
  construction, design materials transportation
  systems, and return the area to its natural state
  upon completion of mining.

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Mining Engineering Employers
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Average Starting Salaries
2008 Survey by the National Association of
Colleges and Employers

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Engineering Technology

• Technologists and technicians often work as part
  of an team to translate engineering designs into
  actual products.
• Focus on hands-on experience, inside and outside
  the classroom.

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Engineering Technology

• Industrial Technology
• Studies are grounded in the fundamentals of
  drafting, manufacturing processes, first-line
  supervision, and cost estimating
• Organization of people, information, energy,
  materials, and machines in the production process
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Focus is on classroom and laboratory courses in
  analog and digital circuitry, motors and control
  circuitry, and telecommunications
• Careers related to computer systems,
  microelectronics, communication systems, and
  electric power distribution

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Student Groups
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SIUC Formula Racing
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Hovercraft Team
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Moonbuggy Team
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ASCE Steel Bridge Team
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ASCE Concrete Canoe Team
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Special Programs

• 4-week summer math program for new students
• Engineering Success Week orientation
• Engineering Residential College
• Freshmen and sophomores live on campus
• Three buildings dedicated for Engineers
• Blocked courses in residence halls
• Free tutoring available near residence halls
• Supplemental instruction in mathematics
• Early intervention program
• Mentoring program
• Internship and co-op programs
• Undergraduate research experiences

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College Facilities

• State-of-the-art laboratories for hands-on
  learning
• High-performance computing facilities
• Small classes in roomy classrooms
• Courses taught by expert Professors, not graduate
  students
• Beautiful campus that borders the Shawnee
  National Forest
• Wide-variety of extracurricular activities

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Fall 2008 College Enrollment

• 166 New freshmen in fall 2008
• 83 New transfer students

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Freshman Admission

• SIUC College of Engineering admission is
  selective and competitive
• Based on individual review of each application
• Emphasis is placed on ACT composite scores and
  math sub-scores, class ranking, and course work
  and test scores in mathematics.
• Criteria used for admission may be above and
  beyond the University's standards for general
  admission

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Visit us at www.engr.siu.edu!