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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Undergraduate Bulletin Table of Contents

College of Science & Engineering

145 Robert H. Wick Science Building/308-2192
Web site: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/cose

Dean: David DeGroote
Associate Dean: Kurt Helgeson (Interim)

Departments

Aviation
Biological sciences
Chemistry
Computer science
Earth and atmospheric sciences
Electrical and computer engineering
Environmental and technological studies
Mathematics
Mechanical and manufacturing engineering
Nursing science
Physics, astronomy and engineering science
Statistics and computer networking

Service

Planetarium and observatory

Interdepartmental Fields

Computer networking and applications
Environmental studies
Medical technology
Nuclear medicine technology
Radiologic technology
Sciences

Pre-Professional Programs

See Pre-Professional Programs for further information

Agriculture
Chiropractic
Dental hygiene
Dentistry
Forestry
Horticulture
Medicine
Mortuary science
Occupational therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical therapy
Physician assistant
Podiatry
Veterinary medicine

Major Programs

The following majors and minors are offered in the College of Science and Engineering:

Applied computer science
Aviation (professional flight, management, operations)
Aviation maintenance management
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical science
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Chemistry (ACS approved) options available in biochemistry, chemical physics, or environmental chemistry
Computer engineering
*Computer networking and applications
Computer science
*Data communications
Earth sciences
Ecology and field biology
Electrical engineering
Environmental science
Environmental studies
Geology
Hydrology
Manufacturing engineering
Mechanical engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics — teaching
Medical technology
Meteorology
Network information security systems
Network modeling and simulation
Nuclear medicine technology
Nursing
*Optics
Physics (astrophysics, electro-optics, engineering science, mathematical, professional, self-selection)
Radiologic technology
Science - teaching (chemistry, earth and space science, general science, life science, physics)
Statistics (actuarial science, mathematical statistics, applied statistics)
Technology management (construction management and industrial technology emphasis)
Technology education
*Technology studies

*Minor only

Vision

Educating and preparing future professional and educational leaders in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.

Mission

The College of Science and Engineering is committed to providing an up to date, stimulating, and effective learning environment for all students through general education, pre-professional, undergraduate and graduate programs.

Goals

  • Programs within the college shall effectively prepare students for productive careers and for continued study at the graduate level.
  • Departments will continue to improve the learning process through the use and assessment of a combination of formal and experiential modes of instruction, utilizing laboratory and fieldwork, undergraduate and graduate research, and internships.
  • Departments will develop curricula that conform to or exceed accepted professional standards, and obtain and maintain accreditation where available.
  • Departments will emphasize the inter-relatedness of disciplines and seek to create within the student an appreciation of the global and diverse nature of contributions to science and engineering and an understanding of the unifying effect of the human intellect.
  • Students will be expected to achieve an appropriate level of technical expertise in their fields of study, to understand and appreciate the underlying issues of their field and to understand the impact these issues have on human endeavors.
  • Active collaborations with industry and other institutions of higher learning will be sought to expand and enrich the learning opportunities for our students.
  • To help achieve the above goals, the College shall foster an environment which encourages and supports faculty initiatives in improving teaching effectiveness, scholarly achievement, research, professional study, and contributions to students and to the community.

Accreditation and Approvals

  • The Aviation Department provides a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation (Professional Flight, Operations, and Management emphases) that is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
  • The Chemistry Department provides an American Chemical Society approved Bachelor of Science major with options in Biochemistry, Chemical Physics and Environmental Chemistry.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, offered by the Computer Science Department, is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), a specialized accrediting body. The Bachelor of Science major also follows the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) guidelines on curriculum.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, offered by the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department, meets the guidelines for bachelor's degree programs set forth by the American Meteorological Society. The Bachelor of Science major also fulfills the requirements for federal meteorologist positions specified by the National Weather Service.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, offered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET is the nationally recognized engineering accreditation agency.
  • The environmental and technological studies department provides a technology management program which is accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT).
  • The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering that are accredited by the Engineering. Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET is the nationally recognized engineering accreditation agency.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, offered by the Nursing Science Department, is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Technology Assessment and Management, offered by the Environmental and Technological Studies Department, is accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT).
  • All College of Science and Engineering teaching licensure programs (Life Science, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics, Mathematics and Technology Education) are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Technology Education degree is also accredited by the International Technology Education Association and the Council of Technology Teacher Education (ITEA/CTTE).

Degree Programs

The College of Science and Engineering offers the following degrees: B.A., B.A.S., B.E.S., B.S., M.A., M.E.M., and M.S. Information concerning the graduate programs is available in the Graduate Catalog. The College of Science and Engineering in cooperation with the College of Education offers Bachelor of Science teaching programs in biology, chemistry, earth sciences, mathematics, physics, and technology.

Applied Research and Development Center

Web site: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/ardc

The Applied Research and Development Center encourages interaction and joint research between area business/industries and the College of Science and Engineering faculty and students.

Internship Programs

Each department in the College of Science and Engineering has an internship program. For information on policies and procedures regulating internships in the department of your interest, report directly to the chairperson of that department.

Major/Minor Applications

You may apply for a major or minor program in the College of Science and Engineering if you have completed a minimum of 16 credits, have attained at least a 2.0 grade point average (C), and meet all departmental requirements. Report to the dean's office and secure instructions and the necessary forms from the dean's secretary. In addition, you are strongly advised to meet and discuss your plans with an intended major faculty adviser (see the dean's secretary for appropriate faculty adviser). You should read the information in this Catalog regarding requirements for general education, your proposed major, proposed minor, and professional education (if you are entering a teaching field). Students are encouraged to apply for their majors as soon as minimum requirements are met.

Suggested study plans are available through each COSE department Web site.