LUEE 2012 Self-Study Report (PDF) - Lamar University Electrical ...

Chart illustrating prerequisite structure of the program’s required courses.The chart above shows courses in various colors to delineate how they are taken. Firstly, course numbering is restrictive as to the level atwhich they are taken; e.g., 4XXX is senior level while 1XXX is freshman. Courses must be taken in sequence along with class level.Colors show critical discipline with black being used for general studies. General studies courses may be taken at any time with the caveatthat they be taken in sequence if sequential; i.e., POLS2302 after POLS2301, and at the correct class level or higher. Courses in green aremathematics, blue science and red EE.How the LUEE program meets the requirements in terms of hours and depth of studyfor each subject area (Math & Basic Sciences, Engineering Topics, and GeneralEducation) specifically addressed by either the general criteria or the program criteria:Table 5-1 below tallies course credits in the ABET criteria required subject areas. Weexceed by 4% the required minimums in math and science and by 1.2% theengineering topics. General Education has no ABET minimum; however, we conformto the Texas General Studies Core as imposed by state statutes.Describe the major design experience that prepares students for engineering practiceand describe how this experience is based upon the knowledge and skills acquired inearlier coursework and incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multipledesign constraints.The major design experience is accomplished over two semesters when students takethe ELEN4106/4107 Senior Design courses. The design experience is supplementedand complimented by the seminar course, ELEN4101/4102, that is taken28