COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING AND
COMPUTER SCIENCE

Career Development
Career Planning Services are available through the College of Engineering and Computer Science including career classes, workshops, job listings, job fairs, and guest speakers from industry and government. The College of Engineering and Computer Science employs a director of career services to assist students in choice of major, career planning, obtaining career related experience during their education, and in finding professional level employment at graduation. Students in engineering and computer science are encouraged to take advantage of career services early in their educational process and to obtain experience available in a wide range of business, industry, and government organizations in the greater Sacramento area. Through these opportunities students gain valuable experience and information about how engineering and computer science principles are applied in the real world.

Information is available on a wealth of career related topics including demand for engineers and computer science majors, job descriptions, salary ranges for technical graduates, corporate contacts, industry trends, and current job listings on our Career Services website at www.ecs.csus.edu/career

Cici Mattiuzzi, Assistant to Dean, Career Programs
(916) 278-7091, cici@csus.edu

Computing Services
The College has a highly integrated Ethernet-based network linking together state-of-the-art systems from Apple, Dell, Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Sun Microsystems, and other major computer manufacturers. Built around high-performance RISC architectures, as well as high-end Pentium and PowerPC servers, the College's computing facilities provide students, faculty and staff unrivaled access to current computing environments, applications software, the World Wide Web and extensive Internet resources. Operating systems currently running on ECS computer systems such as HPUX (UNIX), MacOS, Linux (UNIX), Solaris (UNIX), Windows 2000 and Windows NT provide access to applications ranging from basic spreadsheets to advanced modeling and design software. In addition, all ECS facilities support network access via wireless laptops.

The two engineering and computer science buildings have numerous computer labs for student use. The college also has a central computer machine room for mini-mainframes and server systems. Some specific student computing facilities include:

Santa Clara Hall: 1208 CSC Programming Lab

Santa Clara Hall: 1218 ME Computer-Aided Drafting Lab

Santa Clara Hall: 1234 ECS Open PC Lab/Classroom

Santa Clara Hall: 1235 ECS Study Lab

Riverside Hall: 1013 CSC Service Course Lab

Riverside Hall: 2001 CSC Systems Lab

Riverside Hall: 2003 CSC Architecture Lab

Riverside Hall: 2005 CSC Cisco Network Lab

Riverside Hall: 2009 CSC Graduate Lab

Riverside Hall: 2011 ECS Open Advanced Workstation Lab/Computing Services Help Desk

Riverside Hall: 2013 CSC Programming Lab

Riverside Hall: 3001 EEE Computer Research Lab

Riverside Hall: 3009 CPE Intel Computer Engineering Lab

Riverside Hall: 4001 ME Advanced Design Lab

Riverside Hall: 4003 CE Construction Engineering Management Lab

Riverside Hall: 4005 EEE Robotics Lab

Riverside Hall: 5029 CSC Advanced Projects Lab

Additional information, documentation check-out, account forms, centralized printer/plotter output, lab support and user consulting are available at the Help Desk in the main ECS Computing Services Lab, Riverside Hall 2011, (916) 278-6690. Further information may also be obtained from the ECS World Wide Web home page at www.ecs.csus.edu

Mike Wimple, Director, 278-7351

Cooperative Education Program
The College strongly endorses cooperative education (Co-op) as a means to enrich the student's education. Cooperative education relates theory to practice, provides "learning by doing" and connects students with industry. The Co-op program provides periods of university study with paid work experience in the student's major field of study. Students are encouraged to participate in the Co-op plan by completing at least one four- to six-month work period before obtaining their degree. Credit is granted for successful completion of the Co-op requirements. Students interested in the Cooperative Education Program should apply in the satellite office in Riverside Hall 2004.

Carol Hopfe, ECS Coordinator, 278-7220

Electrical Power Educational Institute
The Electrical Power Educational Institute (EPEI) of the College of Engineering and Computer Science was established in 1981. The main objective of EPEI is to enhance the electrical power engineering education at CSUS. It provides an important link between the university and electrical power engineering industry, including electric power utility companies and technical organizations of the state. The industrial advisory board members of the EPEI are engineering executives and accomplished senior engineers from electrical power industry. The EPEI provides scholarship support for, and recognition of, electric power engineering students.

Salah Yousif, Director, 278-6691

MESA Engineering and Computer Science Program (MEP)
Participation in the MESA Engineering and Computer Science Program (MEP) doubles the probability that students will be successful in their engineering or computer science college studies. The program focuses on the recruitment, retention, and graduation of highly motivated students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. MEP emphasizes participation by groups with low eligibility for four-year colleges and low rates of enrollment in engineering or computer science majors.

The MEP program provides an on-campus ''home'' for its members with a large 24 hours-a-day study center/computer lab. MEP provides workshops, tutoring and study groups and assists in the coordination of retention services for all students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

MEP offers professional development, freshman orientation courses, academic advising, project success, and co-op placements (financial support and professional development).

For more details call (916) 278-6699.

Office of Water Programs
The Office of Water Programs administers and monitors the US Environmental Protection Agency's field study operator training program. Training materials and programs are provided worldwide for persons entering or wishing to improve their knowledge and skills in the fields of operation and maintenance of drinking water and wastewater facilities, pretreatment facility inspection, operation of small wastewater treatment systems, and also utility management. The training programs are recognized by every operator licensing board in the United States and in most of the Canadian provinces as a means of preparing and qualifying for operator certification examinations which are administered by the appropriate state agency.

Ramzi J. Mahmood, Director, 278-6142. www.owp.csus.edu

High School
Students entering as freshmen build primarily upon the foundations established in high school mathematics, physical sciences, computer programming, and oral and written communication. High school study for all majors should include:

Algebra: 2 years
Plane Geometry: 1 year
Trigonometry: 1/2 year
Chemistry: 1 year
Physics: 1 year
Mechanical Drawing: 1 year (only for civil and mechanical engineering majors)

Computer literacy and programming, analytic geometry and calculus are desirable.

Transfer
Students transferring from community colleges with at least 65 transferable units including physics, calculus and differential equations, chemistry, computer programming, and lower division engineering courses as listed in this catalog for each program, may complete their engineering or computer science bachelor of science degree programs with four semesters of additional full-time study. Articulation agreements with most of the community colleges in Northern California state exact course equivalencies. Community college counseling staffs are prepared to answer questions regarding articulation. Students planning to transfer from community colleges or four-year institutions with upper division standing are advised to parallel closely the appropriate CSUS engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or computer science program in the lower division. Completion of General Education requirements before transfer is NOT recommended or desirable, but rather, emphasis should be placed on taking prescribed basic science and engineering courses. Students should be aware that some of the major requirements also satisfy General Education requirements.

Engineering and computer science students are encouraged to become acquainted with the functions and the branches of engineering and computer science in order to evaluate their own interests and abilities more carefully. For this purpose student chapters of national organizations have been established in the college. It is to the students' advantage to become affiliated with the technical society in their interest area soon after enrolling in the University. Students with high scholastic achievement may be invited to join Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society or Upsilon Pi Epsilon, or the national computer science honor society.

Whenever possible, students should consider summer and part-time employment in a professional organization or an industry related to their major interest. Students are encouraged to take advantage of Cooperative education opportunities. (See above). This employment will provide the undergraduate student with practical experience in real world engineering or computer science problems. The College's Career Development Office, working with the faculty and local industry, assists the student in securing employment.

Bachelor of Science degree programs are offered in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The engineering and computer science curricula are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone (410) 347-7700. The Construction Management Program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), 1300 Hudson Lane, Suite 3, Monroe, LA 71201-6054, Telephone (318) 323-2413. The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone (410) 347-7700.

Students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science are required to meet the general education requirements of the University.

Engineering students must satisfy the 16-unit humanities and social science requirement of EAC/ABET. Construction Management students must satisfy the 18-unit humanities and social science requirements of ACCE. Engineering Technology students must satisfy the 24-unit humanities, social science, communication requirement of the TAC/ABET. Students should consult with their advisers to determine which courses meet accreditation requirements for social sciences and humanities. By choosing carefully, the student can satisfy the University's General Education requirements with these classes.

While the objective of a broad liberal education is served through independent humanities and social science courses, it is recommended that some courses in these subject areas be at an advanced level rather than a selection of unrelated beginning courses. Courses treating such subjects as accounting, industrial management, finance, personnel administration, art and music skills, introductory language, and ROTC studies do not fulfill the accreditation humanities-social science requirement.

Enrollment in upper division courses offered by the college is normally restricted to students who have satisfactorily completed all lower division requirements and who have been admitted to one of the majors in the college. Within each program, different patterns of study are possible through a judicious choice of electives.

Non-majors in engineering may elect to minor in this field. Minor requirements may be satisfied by completing 18 approved units, of which 12 must be upper division. Students who have not completed the lower division requirements in calculus, including differential equations, physics, chemistry, and a few engineering courses will find it difficult to complete this minor in the four-year program due to the prerequisite requirements of upper division engineering courses.

Students wishing to minor in engineering must have their minor program approved by the Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The program should normally include: ENGR_017, ENGR_030, ENGR_045, ENGR_110, ENGR_112, ENGR_124, ENGR_132.

While graduates of baccalaureate programs enjoy successful careers in many aspects of engineering, graduate study is becoming more desirable for qualified students who expect to practice in research and development, teaching, management and many areas of design.

The MS degree programs offered in the College of Engineering and Computer Science include Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Software Engineering.

In addition, special interdisciplinary studies are possible in selected areas chosen by the student in consultation with the faculty of the College.

The Master of Science programs require a minimum of 30 units of approved graduate study. The option availability of Plan A, B or C is indicated with each specialization. Refer to the appropriate sections for detailed information concerning admission and degree requirements.

General information on admission requirements and general graduate study regulations are listed in the section, ''Graduate Degree Curricula,'' of this catalog.

Note: Each engineering course is administered by one of the engineering departments. Information on these courses may be obtained in any of the engineering department offices.

Programs of instruction leading to the following degrees offered by the college are listed in this catalog in separate sections.

BS in Civil Engineering

BS in Computer Science

BS in Computer Engineering

BS in Construction Management

BS in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering Technology

MS in Civil Engineering

MS in Computer Science

MS in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Computer Engineering

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