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The Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program of UM-St. Louis and Washington  University was approved in 1993 by the University of Missouri and the Coordinating  Board for Higher Education.  The program is designed to offer course work beyond the pre-engineering courses at UM-St. Louis and the area community colleges.  Pre-engineering and general education courses are offered at UM-St. Louis, and  upper-level engineering courses are offered in the evenings and on Saturdays on the Washington University campus: this schedule permits students to co-op during the day at local engineering firms. Students will be admitted to the upper-division program only after they have completed an acceptable pre-engineering program. They can earn a bachelor of science in civil engineering (B.S.C.E.), a bachelor of science in electrical engineering (B.S.E.E.), or a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering (B.S.M.E.).

Program Goal
The goal of the UMSL/WU Joint program is consistent with the mission of UM-St. Louis, which is to provide a high-quality education to enhance the occupational and professional careers of citizens in the entire region, including the minorities and economically disadvantaged population and to provide a well-trained, sophisticated  work force for the St. Louis region. The partnership is an appropriate way for  Washington University to share its campus, resources, and personnel with the citizens of Missouri.

Degree Program Educational Objectives

B.S. in Civil Engineering
The mission of the Civil Engineering Program is to provide the students with a high quality civil engineering education.  So these students will have the ability to practice civil engineering in the areas of structural, transportation, environmental engineering and construction.  Also to make the students aware of the critical issues pertaining to the civil engineering profession and its impact on society.  Graduates of the program will have:

• an ability to apply knowledge of basic scientific, mathematical and engineering  principles to solve Civil Engineering Problems in its four sub-disciplines,
• an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze data,
• an ability to conceive and complete a comprehensive design project in one of the sub-disciplines using design standards in the context of realistic constraints,
• a sound understanding of the issues pertaining to professional practice and societal implications thereof.
• the ability to contribute as team members and leaders in the workplace, as well as in the community,
• an ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, visual, and graphic media,
• an ability to function in multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the design of a major project,
• an understanding of the need for life-long learning, professional, and ethical responsibility,
• an awareness of regional and global opportunities and challenges, contemporary  issues and professionalism through exposure to practicing civil engineer and,
• an ability to relate academic learning to practical experience so that they enhance each other.

B.S. in Electrical Engineering
The mission of the Electrical Engineering program is to instill knowledge and  understanding of the fundamental principles necessary to become proficient in electrical circuits, computer systems, digital and linear electronics, electromagnetic engineering, signal analysis and electrical laboratory methods. Graduates will  have:

• an ability to design and analyze advanced and complex systems in at least one of the following areas:
1. Solid-state devices and circuits
2. Control components and systems
3. Communications
4. Computer software and hardware
5. Electrical power and energy.
• This ability will include the integration of thoroughly mastered mathematics and science in solving engineering problems,
• a proficiency with experimental instrumentation and techniques spanning areas of electrical energy systems and digital systems. This proficiency will include the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as ability to analyze and interpret data,
• a proficiency in engineering design of a system, component, or process to meet desired needs,
• the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with special emphasis on technical writing,
• an ability to interact effectively with other people by providing experience in working with other students in teams as both a team leader and a team member,
• an understanding and appreciation of one's professional and ethical responsibility  and historical and contemporary global and societal issues and
• a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers are concerned with the technologies of manufacturing, energy conversion, machine design, instrumentation and control of physical processes and the environment. The mission of this undergraduate program is to prepare students for professional practice with a solid, scientifically- grounded foundation in all four major stems of mechanical engineering: mechanisms and mechanical design, dynamics and control, fluid mechanics, and thermal science and materials science. The following objectives or goals are key focal points in the mechanical engineering program. Graduates will:

• apply fundamental scientific and engineering concepts involving dynamics and systems, material science, mechanics and solids and the thermal-fluid sciences in order to identify, formulate and solve a variety of mechanical engineering problems,
• design, modify, conduct, and analyze experiments in the areas of thermal-fluid  sciences, solid mechanics, and dynamical systems,
• directly perform system, process and component selection in order to satisfy  specific engineering-related needs through the application of mechanical design  philosophy in engineering practice,
• communicate in oral and written presentations using graphic and/or visual media appropriate for an engineering business environment,
• operate productively in individual or multidisciplinary, team-oriented projects,
• be exposed to modern developments, products and tools as they relate to  engineering practice,
• be exposed to practicing engineers and their jobs and be taught the importance  of high ethical and professional standards,
• obtain the broad-based education necessary to understand the impact of  engineering solutions in their global and societal contexts,
• recognize the need for, and obtain tools necessary to engage in, life-long  learning,
• be afforded opportunities to participate in cooperative education, internships,  research experiences or international exchange programs in order to gain experience beyond the classroom.

Admission
Admission to candidacy for these degrees is granted jointly by the University  of Missouri-St. Louis and Washington University.

Fees
Students register on the UM-St. Louis campus and pay UM-St. Louis fees plus an engineering fee for both pre-engineering and engineering courses. Limits on enrollments are determined by the availability of resources.

Career Outlook
Engineering is one of the few careers in which the bachelor's degree is a professional  degree. Students earning a bachelor of science degree in one of the engineering  disciplines are well qualified for entry-level engineering positions in a variety of businesses, industries, consulting firms, and government agencies. As society becomes increasingly dependent on technology, the outlook for all engineering disciplines becomes increasingly bright. Engineering careers typically rank at, or very near, the top of virtually any published rating of promising jobs for the 21st Century.  Besides tackling challenging technical problems, roughly two-thirds of all engineers will have some level of management responsibility within ten years of receiving their bachelor's degrees. Many practicing engineers will eventually continue their education by pursuing graduate degrees on a part-time basis. Typical areas of graduate study include all advanced technical and scientific fields and management.

For Further Information
For information about enrolling in this program, please contact the UM-St. Louis/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program at (314) 516-6800, or the Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science at (314) 935-6100.