Engineering and Computing
Trine University’s Allen School of Engineering and Computing includes these Departments:
- DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
- MCKETTA DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL & BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING
- REINERS DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING
- WADE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
- DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
- DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The School
The Drs. Jerry and Jorja Allen School of Engineering and Computing was named in honor of Jerry Allen, a 1978 mechanical engineering graduate and member of the University’s Board of Trustees, and Jorja Allen, a 1978 business administration graduate and member of the Alumni Board of Governors.
Mission
The Allen School of Engineering and Computing promotes the application of science and technology by preparing graduates for the practice of engineering and engineering technology at the professional level.
Vision
The Allen School of Engineering and Computing will be nationally recognized for the quality of its graduates.
Values
To attain its mission and vision, the Allen School accepts that the School must educate engineers and technologists:
- who have a broad education;
- who see themselves as global citizens;
- who have the potential for leadership in business and public service; and
- who have a strong ethical foundation.
Goals
The Allen School of Engineering and Computing will:
- provide quality preparation for the practice of engineering and engineering technology at the professional level;
- provide graduates with the opportunities to pursue graduate studies, lifelong learning, and to offer service to their profession; and
- provide technical and educational services to the community.
Programmatic Accreditation
Trine University’s programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Programs and Degree Requirements
The degree programs are listed and then described in the catalog section for each academic department. All undergraduate degrees require students to fulfill General Education requirements (discussed in detail under “General Education Requirements”), as well as specific program requirements.
Allen School of Engineering and Computing Requirement
General Engineering
Engineering students who are undecided about their major are classified as “general engineers.” Since most courses in the first year are common to all engineering disciplines, a general engineering student will still be able to make progress toward an engineering degree, even though a major has not been selected. During this year, the student should be actively investigating the options available in engineering by talking to faculty members and practicing engineers, attending meetings of the student chapters of professional societies, and doing library research. All general engineering students are expected to transfer into one of the engineering majors by the beginning of their second year. While classified as a general engineer, a student would normally take the following courses. The student’s instructor in GE 101 Introduction to Engineering can provide additional guidance.
First Semester - 15 hrs.
| CH 104 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
| ENG 133 |
Technical Communication |
3 |
| GE 101 |
Introduction to Engineering |
1 |
| MA 134 |
Calculus I |
4 |
| |
Social Science or Humanities Elective |
3 |
Second Semester - 15-18 hrs.
| HUM 203 |
Humanities Seminar |
3 |
| MA 164 |
Calculus II |
4 |
| PH 224 |
University Physics I |
4 |
| |
Social Science or Humanities Elective |
3 |
| |
Engineering or Science Courses |
1-4 |