BS Interdisciplinary Engineering EH Presentation November 8 2018

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering EH Presentation, November 8, 2018 K. Brumbelow, Director of Interdisciplinary Engineering Curriculum Development Interdisciplinary Engineering 1

Interdisciplinary Engineering • Interdisciplinary engineering degree programs allow students to develop unique skill sets and specialize in areas that may not be provided in traditional department degree programs. Such specializations may be driven by emerging technical fields or by a student’s desire to have an immersive interdisciplinary experience. • Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering offers Bachelor of Science (B. S. ) degrees, Master of Science (M. S. ) degrees and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D. ) degrees in Interdisciplinary Engineering (ITDE). Interdisciplinary Engineering 2

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • The College of Engineering offers a BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering. – The degree program of study can take one of three approaches: • Student designed interdisciplinary program of study (i. e. , “build your own degree”) • Combination of two or more specialization tracks • Pre-designed interdisciplinary program of study. – Total program credit hours = 128 credits Interdisciplinary Engineering 3

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • All three approaches have similar requirements: – Base 66 credits of “core” courses • First-year common engineering courses • Engineering ethics • English / communication courses • Two semesters of senior capstone design • Three additional math courses beyond first-year courses (MATH 251, MATH 308, and one chosen from an approved list) • 18 credits of UCC Interdisciplinary Engineering 4

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • The remaining 62 credits (total program credit hours = 128) consist of interdisciplinary specialization threads that are either: – designed by the student, with one-on-one guidance with the ITDE Director, or – designed by the student with one-on-one guidance with the ITDE Director through combination of previously-approved specialization threads (which are designed by faculty), or – designed by the faculty as specialization programs of study. – In all cases, prerequisites of courses must be satisfied, unless specially waived by the department offering the course. Interdisciplinary Engineering 5

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering ITDE Student Core Courses Specialization Courses • • 66 credits Mostly pre-defined with few choices Overall • • Interdisciplinary Engineering • 128 total program credits 40 to 50 credits from 3 XX / 4 XX courses. 62 credits No more than 30 credits from any single degree program. Either • Student-designed • Student-combined from existing threads • Faculty-designed specialization 6

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering Specialization Courses Student Designed • Cohesive thread of interdisciplinary studies that provide the student with a specialized and unique set of skills and knowledge. Student Combined • • Interdisciplinary Engineering Cohesive combination of pre -approved threads that provide the student with a specialized and unique set of skills and knowledge Potential threads (not yet approved) • Entrepreneurship engineering • Cybersecurity • Energy systems • Biomedical systems • Corrosion Faculty Designed • • Cohesive pre-approved combination of courses designed by faculty to address a present and / or emerging need. Possible POSs • Architectural Engineering (App) • Advanced Manufacturing (NYA) 7

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering Website • https: //engineering. tamu. edu/academics/degrees/undergraduat e/interdisciplinary-engineering Contacts – Director, Tim Jacobs (tjjacobs@tamu. edu) – Advisor, Kim Moses (kmoses@tamu. edu) – Architectural Engineering Program Director, Dr. Morad Atif (matif@tamu. edu) Interdisciplinary Engineering 8

Thank you for your attention BS ITDE Interdisciplinary Engineering 9

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • Student Designed – 66 core credits – 62 specialization credits • No more than 30 credits from any one program. • No more than about 14 credits from outside the College of Engineering • 50+ credits must be from 300+ courses • Specialization thread must be apparent. Interdisciplinary Engineering 10

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • Student Designed – Designing your degree • Identify programs • Identify courses – Pay close attention to pre-requisites; pre-requisites must be met unless department offering course grants exception. • Assemble courses per – 66 core credits – Meeting course pre-requisites • Degree plan must be reviewed by Director and approved by Advisory Committee – Degree plan must be proposed in ETAM application, but acceptance to ITDE does not guarantee the specific proposed degree plan. Interdisciplinary Engineering 11

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • Student Combined – 66 core credits – 62 specialization credits • Combining one or more threads with each other or other courses of interest. – Threads not yet approved but available for consideration • Engineering Entrepreneurship (NYA) – See next slide • Cybersecurity (NYA) – Still under development • Corrosion (NYA) – Still under development Interdisciplinary Engineering 12

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • Student Combined – Threads not yet approved but available for consideration • Engineering Entrepreneurship (NYA): 30 credits – Design Process (ENDS 101) – Engineering Creativity (ENGR 260) – Enterprise Basics for Technical Entrepreneurs (ENGR 36 X) – Sales, Operations, and Manufacturing for Technical Companies (ENGR 36 Y) – Technology Company Management, Leadership, and Corporate Culture (ENGR 46 Z) – Product Lean Launch (ENGR 461) – Engineering Entrepreneurship Hour (ENGR 462) – Intellectual Property Law (ENGR 3 AA or ENGR 3 AB) – Law for Entrepreneurs (ENGR 3 BB) – Electives (one technical, one law related) Interdisciplinary Engineering 13

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • Student Combined – Designing your degree • Identify threads • Identify complementary programs • Identify courses within complementary programs – Pay close attention to pre-requisites; pre-requisites must be met unless department offering course grants exception. • Assemble courses per – 66 core credits – Meeting course pre-requisites • Degree plan must be reviewed by Director and approved by Advisory Committee – Degree plan must be proposed in ETAM application, but acceptance to ITDE does not guarantee the specific proposed degree plan. Interdisciplinary Engineering 14

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • Faculty Designed – Architecture Engineering (approved) – Advanced Manufacturing (NYA) Interdisciplinary Engineering 15

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • Faculty Designed – Architecture Engineering (approved) • http: //engineering. tamu. edu/aren • “The application of scientific and engineering principles, and technologies for the design, construction, and operation & maintenance of building systems” • “The design and construction of engineered & integrated building systems” • Contact: Dr. Morad Atif (matif@tamu. edu) Interdisciplinary Engineering 16

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BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • Faculty Designed – Advanced Manufacturing (NYA) • Program of study prepares students for careers in design, control, and implementation of manufacturing processes and systems. • Students will take foundational and manufacturing courses in: – MMET – ISEN – MEEN – CVEN – ELEN – CSCE Interdisciplinary Engineering 18

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • Faculty Designed – Designing your degree • Identify program • Reach out to program director – Architectural Engineering: Dr. Morad Atif (matif@tamu. edu) – Advanced Manufacturing: Dr. Tim Jacobs (tjjacobs@tamu. edu) • Degree plan must be reviewed by Director and approved by Advisory Committee – Degree plan must be proposed in ETAM application, but acceptance to ITDE does not guarantee the specific Interdisciplinary Engineering 19 proposed degree plan.

Process for ETAM Preferably at least 3 weeks before ETAM deadline Student Designed ENGE Student Engage Director Student Combined Faculty Designed ETAM Application Advisory Committee Approval Interdisciplinary Engineering 20

BS Interdisciplinary Engineering • ETAM Application – In your ITDE Essay, you should • Explain your long term (i. e. , 3 – 8 years after graduation) aspirations. What are your career goals? • Delineate your short goals (i. e. , 2 – 3 years after graduation) • Describe why ITDE is your preferred major • Provide some context for your intended program of study – You will need to have proposed your program of study with the director prior to your ETAM application submission. • Propose alternative, or backup, plans if your specific program of study is not approved (or altered) by the Advisory Committee. – In your ITDE Essay, you should NOT copy and paste your college application essay! Interdisciplinary Engineering 21