Engineering Science/ Engineering 2009-2010

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Overview

Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. The engineering programs are accredited by ABET, Inc.

The mission of Union College’s engineering programs is to educate students for professional careers while giving them a foundation in the liberal arts that prepares them to be engaged, innovative, and ethical leaders in an increasingly diverse, global, and technologically complex society.

Innovations and technological advances often occur at the interfaces of engineering, science and other disciplines. At Union we believe that students should gain exposure to these exciting areas in the curriculum. Our “Converging Technologies” initiative includes research opportunities, courses, majors, and minors in emerging disciplines such as: Nanotechnology, Bioengineering, Robotics, Neuroscience, Environmental Engineering, Digital Art, and Energy.

The engineering programs have the following characteristics:

• Students begin the study of engineering in the “Exploring Engineering” course where they learn the engineering design process and the interdisciplinary nature of engineering.
• All engineering programs have the same General Education curriculum requirements as Union’s liberal arts programs.
• Modern “Converging Technologies” concepts are available to students in research projects, courses, and minor programs.
• Students work from the freshman to senior year in dynamic team structures that mimic the real world of engineering.
• Engineering students are encouraged to pursue a minor in the liberal arts and to travel abroad.
• Oral and written communication skills are developed throughout the curricula.
• Laboratories and engineering design projects are integrated throughout the curricula to develop physical intuition.
• Research with faculty is available to prepare students for graduate school or an engineering career.
• Students are encouraged to work on projects and internships with local and global companies to obtain practical work experience.