2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Academic Affairs / 15 Robert L. Simpson Ph.D Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Room 3-302 AB, 810-762-7949 ACADEMIC MISSION STATEMENT Kettering University's academic mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment through dedication to quality teaching, scholarly achievement, and professional development in partnership with business and industry. Kenya F. Ayers, Ed.D. Vice Provost & Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Room 3-304 AB, 810-762-9542 kayers@kettering.edu ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES at Kettering University include: the Registrar's Office, the Academic Services Office, Thesis Services, The Office of Institutional Effectiveness, The International Studies Office, and The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES JOINT MISSION STATEMENT To provide exemplary service, uphold high standards of integrity, advance student retention, promote effective teaching and learning, and maximize institutional effectiveness. ACADEMIC PROGRAM INFORMATION Degree Programs To complete a Kettering University undergraduate degree, a student must complete: • core requirements (a common set of core academic requirements including study in science, mathematics, communication, humanities and social sciences) • major departmental requirements (defined under majors below and more specifically outlined under the representative schedules found in each department’s section of this catalog) • thesis requirements (see the cooperative education section of the catalog for information) • cooperative education requirements. (Each student must meet the cooperative education requirements outlined in the cooperative education section of this catalog for information) Each academic program is designed to be completed in four and one-half to five years and is described in detail in the respective department's section of this catalog. Majors A major is an area of concentrated study which requires a minimum of 40 classes (160 credits). Kettering University offers ten (10) Bachelor of Science degree programs. Undergraduate students can major in any of the following disciplines: Applied Mathematics Chemistry Industrial Engineering Applied Physics Computer Engineering Management Biochemistry Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Minors A minor is an area of concentrated study outside of the major area of study. A minor requires a minimum of 4 classes (16 credits) in a directed area of study. Minors may require coursework beyond the minimum of 40 classes (160 credits) required for completion of the major. Minors are not required for graduation though a student may elect to pursue a minor in an area of additional interest. Minors appear on the student’s transcript at graduation. The Academic Department granting the minor provides an audit for each student who applies to graduate. Concentrations A concentration is a specialized area of study within a major area of study. A concentration requires a minimum of 2 classes (8 credits) in a directed area of study. Concentrations appear on a student transcript at student declaration and at graduation. A concentration is not required for graduation. Calendar Definitions Academic term - consists of eleven weeks of instruction and evaluation. Cooperative work experience term - consists of twelve weeks of supervised employment at an authorized Kettering University corporate affiliate. No credit, quality points or hours are earned through the work experience. Thesis project terms - consist of twelve weeks of full-time work at an authorized Kettering University corporate affiliate. Semester - consists of one academic term and one cooperative work experience term for a total of twenty-three weeks. Academic year - consists of two semesters for a total of forty-six weeks.
Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. 16 / Kettering University Course Hours and Points Definitions Attempted hours (AHRS) - are the sum of the course credit hours for which a student has registered. Attempted hours per term is the basis for determining tuition charges and a measure of the student load. Credit hour - represents one sixty-minute class period per week. For laboratory courses each credit hour represents two hours of scheduled laboratory work. A student is expected to devote three hours of effort per week for each registered credit hour. For example, a sixteen credithour load would require a total of forty-eight hours a week in classes, laboratories, study, and preparation. Earned hours (EHRS) - represent work equivalent to that defined for a University credit hour which the student has successfully completed at Kettering University, at another institution or by examination. Not all earned hours necessarily apply to the specific degree program being pursued by the student. Grade Point Average (GPA) - is computed for each term individually and cumulatively. In either case, the weighted GPA is computed by dividing the total quality points earned by the total quality hours accumulated. Quality hours (QHRS) - are equal to the credit hour value of the course and are awarded only for course work taken at Kettering University for which a numerical grade is awarded. Only course work resulting in quality hours is used in computing a student’s grade point average (GPA). Quality Points (QPTS) - are a computational value used to compute a student’s grade point average (GPA). The quality points earned for a given course are equal to the credit hour value of the course multiplied by the numerical grade Quality Points = Grade x Credit Hours GPA = Quality Points GPA Hours Academic Advising The primary purpose of the Kettering University academic advising program is to support the university’s mission of preparing future leaders for a global workplace by assisting students in the development of meaningful educational plans. At Kettering, academic advising represents a shared relationship between the student and his/her academic advisor and a process of continuous improvement, clarification and evaluation with the aim of assisting the student in achieving his/her goals. Each academic department has established its own system for facilitating advising processes as well as a representative academic program. In addition to following the representative program, students are encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor (at least once per academic term) to discuss academic matters, to determine progress toward degree completion, and to ensure that pre-requisites have been satisfied and other departmental requirements have been met. CLASSIFICATION ACADEMIC POLICIES Good Academic Standing In order to be in good academic standing, a student must meet all of the criteria outlined below. • Twelve earned credit hours at the end of the term • 80 term GPA at the end of the term • 80 cumulative GPA at the end of the term Classification Kettering University designates the classification of students, regardless of the degree program being pursued, according to the total earned hours accumulated as follows: Note: The classification code, (FRl, FR2, SOl, SO2, JRl, JR2, SRl, SR2, SR3, and SRT) whereby each major classification (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior) is subdivided into first and second semester levels, is for internal tracking of a student’s progress and estimation of the expected graduation date. CLASSIFICATION EARNED HOURS Freshman .............................................. 0 Sophomore ........................................... 24 Junior ................................................... 56 Senior ................................................... 88 Senior Thesis ..................................... 120 Advanced Standing Advanced Standing is awarded for appropriate student work other than course completion in the following areas: Advanced Placement Testing (AP) (See chart in Admissions section of this catalog.) Students are eligible for receiving earned hours and advanced standing for certain courses when presenting a minimum AP score of 3 or 4. International Baccalaureate Credit Upon application to the University, students seeking International Baccalaureate (IB) credit should have an official IB transcript sent directly to Kettering's Office of Admissions. No credit will be granted for passes at the "IB Standard Level (SL)"; credit will only be issued for passes at the "IB Higher Level (HL)". (See chart in Admissions section of this catalog.)
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