Degrees and Programs
St. Ambrose University offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and a dual degree option (Industrial and Mechanical engineering).
The Industrial Engineering major requires: 54 hours of engineering, math, physics, and chemistry, 32 hours of Industrial Engineering courses, 1 hour of ENGR 450 and 3 hours of an engineering elective.
The Mechanical Engineering major requires: 54 hours of engineering, math, physics, and chemistry, 35 hours of Mechanical Engineering courses and 1 hour of ENGR 450.
The dual degree requires: 54 hours of engineering, math, physics, and chemistry, 1 hour of ENGR 450 and a total of 61 hours of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering courses.
Satisfy general education requirements with your Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree.
Admissions Requirements
The general admissions requirements listed in the course catalog apply to the Engineering program. Students who enter the Engineering program directly from high school should have completed one and one-half units of algebra, one unit of plane geometry and one-half unit of trigonometry. Students who have not will be required to take additional mathematics courses before enrolling in calculus at St. Ambrose. High school physics and chemistry are recommended for all applicants.
Integrated Design Experience
The program's philosophy is that the whole must be greater than the sum of parts to be most effective. The fundamental skills of model-building, creativity, problem solving, and communication are integrated throughout the program emphasizing, design and communication. We believe engineering education is a network of experiences beginning in the first year course, ENGR 105: Introduction to Engineering and culminating in the Senior Design Course. Throughout the program, students study engineering topics and explore problem-solving using traditional methods and computer technology. In the Senior Design Seminar, students use engineering skills to determine a real world problem, develop and analyze alternatives and recommend a feasible solution. Design issues are introduced throughout the program to assure that students are well prepared for this experience.
Educational Environment
As a teaching university, the quality of professor performance is measured by student learning. Professionally qualified faculty members, who recognize the importance of high academic and professional engineering standards, are dedicated to ensuring the success of students while at St. Ambrose and in the working world. The faculty's concentration is on educating students in fundamentals and examining the most current theories and applications through an open, relaxed environment. Many students feel the friendliness and approachability of the professors is a significant factor in helping them develop to their fullest potential.
St. Ambrose University offers a concentration in Physics for a General Science Teaching major (7-12).
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