Programs of Study

The School of Engineering and Applied Science

• General Information
• Basic Requirements: Bachelor of Science Programs
• Major Programs
  • Computer Engineering: Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
  • Computer Science: Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
  • Electrical Engineering: Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
  • Engineering: Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
  • Engineering Management: Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
  • Engineering Technology: Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
  • Manufacturing Engineering: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineeering: Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
  • Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Paper Science and Engineering: Bachelor of Science in Paper Science and Engineering
  • Systems Analysis: Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
• Minors
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Minor Programs: School of Engineering and Applied Science

A minor is a specific program to be taken along with a major to complement your skills and to increase your career opportunities. Taking a minor is optional. More information about minors is included in the Other Requirements chapter. The required semester hours are in parentheses with each minor.

Chemical Engineeering (20 semester hours)

For information contact the Department of Paper Science and Engineering, 229 Gaskill Hall (513-529-2200).

The objective of this program is to expand the educational opportunities of Miami students into the traditional discipline of Chemical Engineering. The minor provides an understanding of basic chemical engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies and how they are applied to the design and performance analysis of industrial processes. This minor is for students not majoring in Paper Science and Engineering.

A minimum g.p.a. of 2.0 is required for all courses in the minor. Twenty semester hours beyond the prerequisite chemistry, physics, and mathematics are required. None of these courses may be taken on a credit/no credit basis.

The minor satisfies Thematic Sequence PSE 1: Chemical Engineeering Principles.

Program Requirements

Prerequisites:
CHM 142 College Chemistry (MPT) (3)
CSA 141 Personal Computer Applications (2)
MTH 245 Differential Equations for Engineers (3) or
MTH 347 Differential Equations (3)
PHY 182 The Physical World (MPT) (4)

All of these:
CHM 363 Analytical Chemistry (3)
CHM 364 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2)
PSE 204 Material and Energy Balances (3)
PSE 403 Heat Transfer (3)
PSE 414 Mass Transfer (3)
PSE/MME 313 Fluid Mechanics (3)
PSE/MME 314 Engineering Thermodynamics (3)

Computer Engineering (20-22 semester hours)

For information contact the Department of Computer Science and Systems Analysis, 109 Kreger Hall (513-529-3243).

The objective of this minor is to provide the student with a broad introduction to computer engineering with an emphasis on computer-based solutions to engineering problems. The minor combines a strong base in science, math, computer science, engineering science, and design. After completing this minor, students will be able to design and build computer-based digital electronic systems.

A minimum g.p.a. of 2.0 is required for all courses in the minor. A minimum of 20 semester hours beyond the prerequisite courses in math and physics are required. None of these courses may be taken on a credit/no credit basis.

Program Requirements

Prerequisites:
MTH 245 Differential Equations for Engineers (3) or equivalent
PHY 181,182 The Physical World (MPF IVB) (4,4)
PHY 183,184 Physics Laboratory (MPF IVB, LAB) (1,1)

All of these (14-15 hours)
CSA 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (MPT) (3)
CSA/ECE 278 Computer Architecture (3)
ECE 287 Digital Systems Design (4)
ECE 203 Electric Circuit Analysis (4) or
PHY 292,294 Electronic Instrumentation and Laboratory (3,2)

Elective Courses (6-7 hours)
Any two of these*:
CSA 271 Object-Oriented Programming (MPT) (3)
CSA 283 Data Communication and Networks (3)
CSA 381 Operating Systems (3)
ECE 304 Electronics (3)
ECE 306 Signals and Systems (3)
MME/ECE 448/449 Senior Design Projects (2,2)
PHY 286 Introduction to Computational Physics (3)

* MME, PHY, and CSA majors must select both elective courses outside of their home department.

Computer Science (18 semester hours)

For information contact the Department of Computer Science and Systems Analysis, 123 Kreger Hall (513-529-5928).

This minor is for students not majoring in computer science and systems analysis. The objective is to provide a cohesive program enabling students to learn the fundamentals of software design and development and a variety of other topics in computer science. In addition to gaining an understanding of the software design and development process, students will acquire problem solving and algorithim design skills. Electives in sub-fields of computer science including computer networks, operating systems, database, software engineering, graphics, and computer architecture permit the student to study particular areas of interest.

According to University guidelines, all minor courses must be taken for a letter grade and you must earn a 2.0 g.p.a. overall in these courses.

Program Requirements

Required courses (6 hours):
CSA 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (MPT) (3)
CSA 271 Object-Oriented Programming (MPT) (3)

One of these courses (3 hours):
CSA 274 Data Abstraction and Data Structures (MPT) (3)
CSA 275 Data Processing and File Design (3)
CSA 283 Data Communications and Networks (3)
CSA/ECE 278 Computer Architecture (3)
ECE 287 Digital Systems Design (4)

Electives (minimum 9 hours):
CSA 274 Data Abstraction and Data Structures (MPT) (3)*
CSA 275 Data Processing and File Design (3)
CSA 283 Data Communications and Networks (3)
CSA 285 Client Server Systems (3)*
CSA 381 Operating Systems (3)*
CSA 385 Database Systems (3)*
CSA 386 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)*
CSA 464 Algorithms (3)*
CSA 470 Special Topics (3)
CSA 472 Software Engineering (3)*
CSA 473 Automata, Formal Language & Computability (3)*
CSA 474 Compiler Design (3)*
CSA 486 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3)*
CSA/ECE 278 Computer Architecture (3)
ECE 287 Digital Systems Design (4)
* These electives require prerequisites, beyond the six hours required.

Electrical Engineering (19 semester hours)

For information contact the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, 109 Kreger Hall (513-529-3243).

This minor is for students not majoring in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering. This minor provides fundamentals of electrical and electronic engineering, which includes a variety of industrial applications involving electrical/electronic circuits and microprocessor systems. It combines a strong base in engineering science with project-based laboratory and design experience.

A minimum g.p.a. of 2.0 is required for all courses in the minor. Nineteen semester hours beyond the prerequisite to engineering science are required. None of these courses may be taken on a credit/no-credit basis.

This minor satisfies Thematic Sequence MME3 The Art and Science of Engineering Thinking.

Program Requirements

Prerequisite:
MTH 151, MTH 245, PHY 181, 182, CSA 163, STA 368 or equivalent

All of these:
ECE 203 Electric Circuit Analysis (4)
ECE 304 Electronics (3) or
ECE 306 Signals and Systems (3)
MME 143 Engineering Design and Computer Graphics (3)
MME 211 Static Modeling of Mechanical Systems (3)
MME/ECE 303 Computer-Aided Experimentation (3)
MME/ECE 436 Control of Dynamic Systems (3)

Manufacturing Engineering (18 semester hours)

For information contact the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, 144 Kreger Hall (513-529-2650).

This minor is for students not majoring in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or mechanical engineering.This minor provides fundamentals of manufacturing engineering, including a variety of industrial applications dealing with manufacturing processes, statistical process control, and designing for productivity. It combines a strong base in engineering science with project-based laboratory and design experience. This minor satisfies Thematic Sequence MME 2 Modeling, Computer Graphics, and Design.

A minimum g.p.a. of 2.0 is required for all courses in the minor. Eighteen semester hours beyond the prerequisite to engineering science are required. None of these courses may be taken on a credit/no-credit basis.

Program Requirements

Prerequisite:
CHM 141, MTH 251, PHY 181, CSA 163, STA 368 or equivalent.

All of these:
MME 143 Engineering Design and Computer Graphics (3)
MME 211 Static Modeling of Mechanical Systems (3)
MME 223 Engineering Materials (3)
MME 231 Manufacturing Processes (3)
MME 311 Dynamic Modeling of Mechanical Systems (3)
MME 334 Quality Planning and Control (3)

Mechanical Engineering (18 semester hours)

For information contact the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, 144 Kreger Hall (513-529-2650).

This minor is for students not majoring in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or mechanical engineering. This minor provides fundamentals of mechanical engineering, including a variety of industrial applications involving product design, experimental analysis, and engineering modeling techniques. It combines a strong base in engineering science with project-based laboratory and design experience.

A minimum g.p.a. of 2.0 is required for all courses in the minor. Eighteen semester hours beyond the prerequisite to engineering science are required. None of these courses may be taken on credit/no-credit basis.

This minor satisfies Thematic Sequence MME 2 Modeling, Computer Graphics, and Design.

Program Requirements

Prerequisite:
MTH 251, PHY 181, 182, CSA 163.

All of these:
MME 143 Engineering Design and Computer Graphics (3)
MME 211 Static Modeling of Mechanical Systems (3)
MME 311 Dynamic Modeling of Mechanical Systems (3)
MME 312 Mechanics of Materials (3)
MME/PSE 313 Fluid Mechanics (3)
MME/PSE 314 Engineering Thermodynamics (3)

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