Engineering (EGR)

213 William R. Murchie Science Building
(810) 762-3131
Fax: (810) 766-6780
www.umflint.edu/csep

Chair (Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics): Dr. Chris Pearson
Administrative Assistant: Patricia A. Slackta
Secretary: Kathleen Leist
Supervisor of Science Laboratories: Daniel A. Mitchell
Professors Mojtaba Vaziri, Gerard Voland; Assistant Professors Olanrewaju Aluko, Quamrul Mazumder
Professor Emeritus Mary E. Cox

Engineers require education and experience in a broad range of topics from materials to manufacturing, from facilities to machine element design, and from circuits to dynamics. Problem solving in engineering is based in fundamental science and mathematics, and it utilizes current technology and industrial practice. The Engineering programs are designed to help a student enter the engineering profession as an experienced problem solver. Engineers in industry are expected to manage products, materials and processes. They are expected to be able to cost a product, determine the rate of return on an investment, find the break-even point in manufacturing, and price the marketing of a product. Some engineers do more management than others; however, every engineer needs the fundamental engineering concepts and knowledge that form the basis for the profession.

The programs in Engineering provide coursework experience for students wishing to enter industry as engineers. In addition to technical content, these courses provide practice in forming and working in teams, preparing and presenting oral and written technical reports, and developing advanced computer skills. Engineering design caps the program with students designing and constructing engineering projects.

Department Mission and Program Assessment

The mission of the Engineering programs is to produce cross-functional, hybrid, multifunctional engineers. The BS and BSE programs in engineering are designed to produce engineers with related information and knowledge, who will effectively be able to transfer these to industry and society without the need for extensive retraining. The program vision is to be the best engineering education program in Michigan while providing students, staff and faculty with rewarding and satisfying experiences. The program participates in the University-wide effort to assess its academic programs. Information on assessment plans, including goals, methods and outcomes, is available at http://www.umflint.edu/assessment.

Programs in Engineering

Three concentration programs are offered: the General Program in Engineering (Bachelor of Science), the Honors Program in Engineering (Bachelor of Science), and the Program in Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering).

A student who plans to transfer to U-M, Ann Arbor College of Engineering (CoE) will participate in the Guaranteed Admit Engineering Transfer Program, a partnership between the CoE and UM-Flint. Within the program, there are two possible models: a straightforward transfer at the two-year mark, or a dual degree program with transfer at the three-year mark. Acceptance to a CoE program of choice is guaranteed based on two criteria. First, all transfer prerequisite courses must be completed at UM-Flint. Second, overall GPA and GPA in mathematics and science must meet the minimum criteria for the CoE program. Early consultation with the program director, Professor Mojtaba Vaziri, is strongly recommended.