B.S.E.Bachelor of Science in Engineering…or “General” EngineeringBenjamin S. Kelley presentingProf. Brian Thomas and Dr. Byron Newberry committee membersDr. Mike Thompson and Prof. John Miller collaborators

Baylor ECS Board of Advocates: Under Graduate Programs BreakoutSeptember 19, 2014

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Context

B.S.E.; 1989- Celebrating 25 years!

What was Baylor’s first ABET-accredited engineering degree…and how long ago?

The BSE had two concentrations (options)...

Electrical & Computer

Mechanical

The BSECE and BSME and BSE were accredited in 2001 And “departmentalized” in 2005 And the legacy B.S.E. persisted…

And the answer is…..

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B.S.E. 2001-2012(Re-Engineered)

Two Options/Concentrations

1. Biomedical…with BME course offerings

2. Flexible…with seven possible engineering “stems”

Enrollments were small…some of the most celebrated ECS graduates pursued BSE path.

Biomechanics Biomedical Signals Computer Systems

Electronics Fluids & Thermal Energy Mechanical Design Signal Processing

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2012

What was the significance of 2012 in B.S.E. history? Baylor Vision 2012 New ECS Dean ABET Visit Pro Futuris ratifiedThe BSE adjusts path

Director retiresDean asks questionsAdvocate Board gives vision

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What Is That Path? of the BSE Program/Degree

Eliminate “stems” that are subset of departments (duplications)

Strengthen a common “General” engineering component

Develop stems/options/concentrations that:

Provide “flavor” alternatives to ECE & ME

Is a good fit & compliment for Baylor & ECS Student and/or employer

demand

Partners with campus resources

Is “strong” link Incubation potential Satisfies ABET criteria

(last but not least)

BSE Advisory Committee:Prof. Brian Thomas, ECEDr. Byron Newberry, ME

Prof. John Miller; Dr. Mike Thompson

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The B.S.E. Design Criteria

Must meet ABET criteria1. Program Educational Objectives (PEO’s)

2. 48 Engineering credits

3. Expected Student Outcomes (a-k) Assessable…using BSE/ECS-wide requirements

Existing assessment instruments Though not for FE results….Can-Do Portfolio

Good-fit Concentrations Plus alternatives for…

“Out-of-the-box” Especially talented

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What are those B.S.E. Program Educational Objectives?

BSE Program Educational ObjectivesWithin a few years of graduation, Baylor B.S.E. graduates will:

1. Establish themselves as a competent, successful, and responsible member within their chosen career profession, as evidenced by such indicators as promotions, raises, recognition, and increased responsibilities,

2. Or engage in post-baccalaureate study as demonstrated by earning or making progress toward an advanced degree.

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And the B.S.E. ExpectedStudent Outcomes?

a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g) an ability to communicate effectively

h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j) a knowledge of contemporary issues

k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

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What Is The Result?(the new path)

Gone are the “sub” concentrations Computer Systems, Mechanical Design…

Those are really subsets of ECE and ME

Elevated are “distinct” concentrations Biomedical (existing w/ BME courses) GeoPetro (w/ Geology) Environmental (w/ Environmental Science) Humanitarian Engineering (w/ SW, Social Ent….) Engineering Fellows….or any BU minor Engineering Education, Pre-Health, Technical Ent…

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What Is The Structure?(Truly a work of art!)

(A solid model with flexibility)

General Education Identical to ECE & ME

Engineering Courses (48 credits) Previously…2 frosh courses + Jr. Design & Sr. Design Proposed: Those four courses plus…

Required of ECE & ME: Circuits, Thermodynamics Required of ECE or ME: Circuits lab, Digital Logic & lab, Statics,

Dynamics, Systems Modeling & Control, Instrumentation & Measurements (thru soph ECE & ME year & beyond)

In addition to four upper-level engineering “electives” (General Engineering….or Renaissance Engineering?)

Concentration Electives: 6 courses/18 credits

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Let’s Look at a Picture(The BSE Flowchart)

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Let’s Look at a Picture(The BSE Flowchart…With Gen Ed highlights)

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Let’s Look at a Picture(…with Gen Ed & Math/Science highlights)

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Let’s Look at a Picture(…with Gen Ed, Math/Science, Engineering)

highlights)

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Let’s Look at a Picture(…w/ Gen Ed, M/S, Engr, Concentration)

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By the Numbers(Spreadsheet Form)

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Enrollment NumbersBaylor Engineering Undergraduates Fall 2014

(not pre-engineering)

Major/Degree № Students Percent

ECE 133 30%

BSE 49 10%

ME 294 60%

2013 Pre-Engineering → 2014 Sophomore

Degree Major № Students Percent

BSECE ECE 40 25%

BSE

Biomedical 15

15%

GeoPetro 2

Environmental 0

Humanitarian 5

Engineering 2

BSME Mechanical 94 60%

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Where From Here?

With your input…Next week…Submit proposal → Dean → Provost → Curriculum Committee → Recycle

Implement Registrar's system Advisors Available to students

Flowchart and information Retroactive to Fall 2014

Admissions and other materials and publications

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New Related TopicClinical Faculty Position in Engineering

In your packet

Advanced degree

20-years experience

Distinguished career

Design course/projects

Supports BSE

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ECS Advocate Board…

Thank You!(Lasso the Cyclones!)