B.S.E. Bachelor of Science in Engineering…or “General” Engineering Benjamin S. Kelley presenting Prof. Brian Thomas and Dr. Byron Newberry committee members Dr. Mike Thompson and Prof. John Miller collaborators Baylor ECS Board of Advocates: Under Graduate Programs Breakout September 19, 2014

Context B.S.E.; Celebrating 25 years! B.S.E.; Celebrating 25 years! What was Baylor’s first ABET-accredited engineering degree…and how long ago? What was Baylor’s first ABET-accredited engineering degree…and how long ago? The BSE had two concentrations (options)... The BSE had two concentrations (options)... Electrical & Computer Electrical & Computer Mechanical Mechanical The BSECE and BSME and BSE were accredited in 2001 The BSECE and BSME and BSE were accredited in 2001 And “departmentalized” in 2005 And “departmentalized” in 2005 And the legacy B.S.E. persisted… And the legacy B.S.E. persisted… And the answer is….. 2

B.S.E (Re-Engineered) Two Options/Concentrations 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. Enrollments were small…some of the most celebrated ECS graduates pursued BSE path. Biomechanics Biomechanics Biomedical Signals Biomedical Signals Computer Systems Computer Systems Electronics Fluids & Thermal Energy Mechanical Design Signal Processing 3

2012 What was the significance of 2012 in B.S.E. history? What was the significance of 2012 in B.S.E. history? Baylor Vision 2012 Baylor Vision 2012 New ECS Dean New ECS Dean ABET Visit ABET Visit Pro Futuris ratified Pro Futuris ratified The BSE adjusts path The BSE adjusts path Director retires Director retires Dean asks questions Dean asks questions Advocate Board gives vision Advocate Board gives vision 4

What Is That Path? of the BSE Program/Degree Eliminate “stems” that are subset of departments (duplications) Eliminate “stems” that are subset of departments (duplications) Strengthen a common “General” engineering component Strengthen a common “General” engineering component Develop stems/options/concentrations that: Develop stems/options/concentrations that: 5 Provide “flavor” alternatives to ECE & ME Provide “flavor” alternatives to ECE & ME Is a good fit & compliment for Baylor & ECS Is a good fit & compliment for Baylor & ECS Student and/or employer demand Student and/or employer demand Partners with campus resources Partners with campus resources Is “strong” link Is “strong” link Incubation potential Incubation potential Satisfies ABET criteria (last but not least) Satisfies ABET criteria (last but not least) BSE Advisory Committee: Prof. Brian Thomas, ECE Dr. Byron Newberry, ME Prof. John Miller; Dr. Mike Thompson

The B.S.E. Design Criteria Must meet ABET criteria Must meet ABET criteria 1.Program Educational Objectives (PEO’s) 2.48 Engineering credits 3.Expected Student Outcomes (a-k) Assessable…using BSE/ECS-wide requirements Assessable…using BSE/ECS-wide requirements Existing assessment instruments Existing assessment instruments Though not for FE results….Can-Do Portfolio Though not for FE results….Can-Do Portfolio Good-fit Concentrations Good-fit Concentrations Plus alternatives for… Plus alternatives for… “Out-of-the-box” “Out-of-the-box” Especially talented Especially talented 6

What are those B.S.E. Program Educational Objectives? BSE Program Educational Objectives Within a few years of graduation, Baylor B.S.E. graduates will: BSE Program Educational Objectives Within 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. 7

And the B.S.E. Expected Student 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 8

What Is The Result? (the new path) Gone are the “sub” concentrations Gone are the “sub” concentrations Computer Systems, Mechanical Design… Computer Systems, Mechanical Design… Those are really subsets of ECE and ME Those are really subsets of ECE and ME Elevated are “distinct” concentrations Elevated are “distinct” concentrations Biomedical (existing w/ BME courses) Biomedical (existing w/ BME courses) GeoPetro (w/ Geology) GeoPetro (w/ Geology) Environmental (w/ Environmental Science) Environmental (w/ Environmental Science) Humanitarian Engineering (w/ SW, Social Ent….) Humanitarian Engineering (w/ SW, Social Ent….) Engineering Fellows….or any BU minor Engineering Fellows….or any BU minor Engineering Education, Pre-Health, Technical Ent… Engineering Education, Pre-Health, Technical Ent… 9

What Is The Structure? (Truly a work of art!) (A solid model with flexibility) General Education General Education Identical to ECE & ME Identical to ECE & ME Engineering Courses (48 credits) Engineering Courses (48 credits) Previously…2 frosh courses + Jr. Design & Sr. Design Previously…2 frosh courses + Jr. Design & Sr. Design Proposed: Those four courses plus… Proposed: Those four courses plus… Required of ECE & ME: Circuits, Thermodynamics 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) 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” In addition to four upper-level engineering “electives” (General Engineering….or Renaissance Engineering?) (General Engineering….or Renaissance Engineering?) Concentration Electives: 6 courses/18 credits Concentration Electives: 6 courses/18 credits 10

Let’s Look at a Picture (The BSE Flowchart) 11

Let’s Look at a Picture (The BSE Flowchart…With Gen Ed highlights) 12

Let’s Look at a Picture (…with Gen Ed & Math/Science highlights) 13

Let’s Look at a Picture (…with Gen Ed, Math/Science, Engineering) highlights) 14

Let’s Look at a Picture (…w/ Gen Ed, M/S, Engr, Concentration) 15

By the Numbers (Spreadsheet Form) 16

Enrollment Numbers Baylor Engineering Undergraduates Fall 2014 (not pre-engineering) Major/Degree№ StudentsPercent ECE13330% BSE4910% ME29460% Pre-Engineering → 2014 Sophomore DegreeMajor№ StudentsPercent BSECEECE4025% BSE Biomedical15 15% GeoPetro2 Environmental0 Humanitarian5 Engineering2 BSMEMechanical9460%

Where From Here? With your input…Next week…Submit proposal With your input…Next week…Submit proposal → Dean → Provost → Curriculum Committee → Recycle → Dean → Provost → Curriculum Committee → Recycle Implement Implement Registrar's system Registrar's system Advisors Advisors Available to students Available to students Flowchart and information Flowchart and information Retroactive to Fall 2014 Retroactive to Fall 2014 Admissions and other materials and publications Admissions and other materials and publications 18

New Related Topic Clinical Faculty Position in Engineering In your packet In your packet Advanced degree Advanced degree 20-years experience 20-years experience Distinguished career Distinguished career Design course/projects Design course/projects Supports BSE Supports BSE 19

ECS Advocate Board… Thank You! (Lasso the Cyclones!) 20