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Dean: Richard D. Shultz
Technical Support: Clyde A. Holverson
The College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science offers degree programs in chemistry, engineering physics, mathematics, general science, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, and software engineering. Curricular requirements provide a strong foundation in the student's major field of study, supplemented by a broad background in the social sciences and humanities. In this way, the college enables its graduates to be adaptable to change, to be productive citizens, and to practice their professions with proficiency and integrity. The college also provides general education courses in mathematics and some of the natural sciences. Placement for graduates of the college has always been excellent. Most graduates find they are placed in challenging positions at competitive salaries. The college strives to be a leader in innovative, high-quality undergraduate education. Some of the opportunities our students may take advantage of include the following. Educational Goals and ObjectivesThe College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science's educational vision, goals and objectives are presented in the college strategic plan. The strategic plan is available in the Dean's Office and is on the college web site. International EducationMany social sciences and humanities courses which
can fulfill program requirements are available through
UW-Platteville's Study Abroad Programs in England,
France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, and Spain. Distance EducationOur distance education facility allows UW-Platteville
to exchange course instruction with cooperating
universities through an interactive compressed video system.
Through the use of this facility, professors at other institutions
may teach students at UW-Platteville, and professors here
may teach students at other sites. The compressed
video system which is also available for continuing
education programs, guest lectures, and professional meetings
enables interaction between participants in this facility
and participants in a compatible facility elsewhere. Articulation AgreementsArticulation agreements provide opportunities for
students to complete their first two years of study at
one university before transferring to a cooperative
university to complete the course work necessary for
their engineering degree. UW-Platteville has
articulation agreements with several other UW institutions,
including UWC-Baraboo/Sauk County, UWC-Fox Valley,
UWC-Richland, UW-Parkside, UW-Stout, and UW-Whitewater.
The agreement with UW-Stout also provides for
students to move with ease to UW-Stout after two years at
UW-Platteville. Cooperative Education and InternshipsThe college offers many cooperative education
and internship programs for qualified students. Co-ops,
which combine classroom learning with on-the-job experience
by alternating periods of study and work, allow students
to relate theory to practice. The college considers
internships to be summer positions related to the students' major
field of study. The work period is spent in
full-time employment with private industry or a
governmental agency. The engineering co-op and internship program
is administered by the assistant dean of the college. Information TechnologyThe college has a number of computer laboratories located primarily in Ottensman Hall. Most computer labs are accessible during the open building hours. In addition to the program computer labs, whose computers carry discipline specific hardware, the college maintains the Engineering Instructional Center (EIC) as a combined teaching and open lab facility with software applicable to a variety of disciplines. The college maintains several site licenses which allow students to access software packages at their residence halls. The requirements of the engineering majors meet or exceed the general education requirements in many areas, particularly mathematics and natural sciences. Therefore, the number of credits necessary to meet the university's general education requirements is not listed with each program. Students should check with their advisor or their department chair to determine the additional courses necessary for graduation beyond those required by their major. Curricular patterns and courses do change. The
college and the university reserve the right to change both
the college and the general university requirements at
any time in order to better serve the long-range interests
of students. Engineering Policies and ProceduresPrograms in civil, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Our new programs in environmental and software engineering and engineering physics, expect to apply for accreditation as soon as they are eligible. In addition, general engineering courses are provided for pre-engineering students working towards degrees in each of the engineering disciplines. After completing two years at UW-Platteville, students usually may transfer without loss of credits to a university offering other engineering degrees. Transfer of credits from other institutions must be approved by the department chair of the program in which the student plans to major. Each program has specified courses which must be taken in residence. Students seeking admission to the engineering programs, either as new freshmen or as transfer students, must demonstrate that they have achieved a score of 22 or higher in the mathematics portion of the ACT, or have earned a grade of "C" or better in MATH 2640 Calculus and Analytic Geometry or its equivalent. Placement into mathematics courses is based primarily on the student's performance on the UW-System Mathematics Placement Test. Students with only three years of secondary mathematics normally start with MATH 2450 Precalculus Mathematics, which carries no credit toward an engineering degree. Students with good records in four years of secondary school mathematics are usually placed directly in MATH 2640 Calculus and Analytic Geometry, the first course in the mathematics sequence for engineering students. All engineering students must complete at least 15 credits in a mathematics sequence. Students are admitted to engineering degree programs after successfully completing the set of fundamental core courses and meeting specific program requirements. Additional details are provided in the General Engineering Program description. Students enrolled in an engineering program are governed by both the academic standards of the university and of the engineering program. In some cases, academic standards and requirements of the engineering program are more rigorous than those of the university. Interested students may obtain detailed descriptions of the engineering academic standards and program requirements from the Office of the Dean of the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science, 100 Ottensman Hall. All engineering courses may be repeated only once. If a student fails to obtain the required grade in a required course twice, that student will be dismissed from the engineering programs for failing to make satisfactory progress. Each degree program may stipulate grade requirements in specified engineering courses. In some programs, the requirement might be a "C" in each of those courses. In other programs, the requirement might be a "C" or 2.00 average over a number of courses. Students who receive a "D" or "F" in two or more of those courses will be placed on probation and have one semester to achieve the required grades. Students who do not achieve a higher grade may also be dismissed from the engineering program by the associated department with the concurrence of the dean. The Engineering Admissions and Academic Standards Committee (EAASC) reviews admission to the engineering programs. This committee is the primary appeal body for academic decisions within the engineering programs. The EAASC also reviews charges of academic misconduct and makes appropriate recommendations consistent with facts established in the review process. Under circumstances of proven academic misconduct, the EAASC may impose penalties that include reprimand, probation, and dismissal from the engineering programs. Students dismissed from the university are
automatically dismissed from the engineering programs; readmission
to the university does not imply readmission to an engineering program. Students dismissed from
the engineering program must petition the EAASC
for readmission. Students who have been dismissed from
an engineering program may not enroll in any
engineering courses except those offered during summer session or
as approved by the members of the EAASC. The Women in Engineering Programhttp://vms.uwplatt.edu/~wep/ email: wep@uwplatt.edu The Women in Engineering Program in the College
of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science provides
support to women enrolled in the college through a variety
of programs and services. An information network
is developed through the Mentor Program and a
local chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
which provides the opportunity: · to network with other students and professional men and women; · to learn professional skills; · to develop friendships with other students; · to learn how to transition from college to a professional job; · to learn how to help themselves and others; · to learn job searching and interviewing techniques; · to learn about campus resources; · to learn about harassment and equity in the work place, with respect to issues of both men and women; · to work one-on-one with an academic advisor; and · to develop leadership experience and skills.
The Women in Engineering Program also provides outreach to young women to increase their awareness of the opportunities for themselves within the engineering profession. The Director visits middle, junior, and high schools to talk to young men and women about engineering. In addition, the program hosts a one-week Summer Institute and an Engineering Career Day, which provide hands-on experiences with engineering and exposure to life on a college campus. For more information about the Women in Engineering Program, please write to the Director, Women in Engineering Program, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818-3099 or call (608) 342-1563.
The Engineering Advising OfficeThe Engineering Advising Office provides a comprehensive set of services that will assist engineering students in maximizing their educational experience at UW-Platteville while working through a challenging curriculum. The advising office does this by providing faculty and students with the most recent changes in program requirements, assisting students with scheduling questions when their assigned advisor is not available, and encouraging students to utilize the numerous services on campus which have been established to assist students through their academic career. In addition, the advising office is committed to providing assistance and support to those students in transition to other career choices.
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