The School of
ENGINEERING AND MINES
John Watson, Dean
HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION
The University charter, in compliance with the Federal Enabling Act of February
22, 1889, which provided a land grant of 40,000 acres for the School of
Mines in harmony with the Constitution of North Dakota, located the School
of Mines at Grand Forks and made the School of Mines the Engineering College
of the University of North Dakota.
The School of Engineering and Mines offers programs in Chemical Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental
Geosciences, Geological Engineering, Geology, and Mechanical Engineering.
All programs are housed in a central campus location with lecture rooms and
laboratories in Upson I and II, Harrington Hall, and Leonard Hall.
MISSION
The primary mission of SEM is to provide students a broad general education
coupled with strong fundamentals that prepare graduates to successfully
fill important positions in professional practice in industry and government.
Program graduates will have a solid background in technical subjects, i.e.,
mathematics, science, engineering science and design, the ability to think
and work accurately, breadth and clearness of vision, and high ideals and
purposes. SEM’s further mission is to engage in research and scholarly
activity that contributes basic and applied discovery to enhance knowledge
and student learning while being of benefit to the state, region and nation.
The School of Engineering and Mines further provides engineering programs
of equal quality, via distance education, to industry and individuals through
the Distance Engineering Degree Program (DEDP). Continuous and on-going assessment
of student learning in accordance with specific program outcomes, including
input from program constituents such as students, alumni, employers and industry
advisory groups, provides opportunity to measure success and effect program
improvement in meeting the mission of the School of Engineering and Mines.
The mission of the School includes engineering programs being accredited
by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
ACCREDITATION OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology (ABET) has accredited the following University of North Dakota
curricula: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Geological Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Accreditation identifies
professional engineering curricula that provide a solid education upon which
to base engineering practice. ABET serves the public through the promotion
and advancement of engineering, technology and applied science education.
ABET represents 19 engineering societies, including the American Institute
of Chemical Engineers, the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical & Petroleum
Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,
Inc., and the National Society of Professional Engineers.
State Boards of Registration governing the practice of professional engineering
allow a student who is completing an ABET-accredited engineering curriculum
to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. Engineer-In-Training
certification is granted only after graduation from an accredited curriculum
and passing the FE examination. Graduates who have earned Engineer-In-Training
certification may complete the professional practice examination after four
years of engineering experience acceptable to the state board of registration
in the state in which they seek registration as professional engineers.
DEGREES
The following baccalaureate degrees are conferred upon engineering students
who have successfully completed the prescribed courses of study and who have
complied with all the other requirements established by the University, including
the General Education Requirements for engineering students as listed later
in this section: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of
Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering,
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering. The School of Engineering and Mines also offers a
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geosciences. Bachelor of Science and
Bachelor of Arts degrees in Geology are taught in the School, but the degrees
are awarded through the College of Arts and Sciences.
An aerospace option/emphasis is offered through both the electrical engineering
and the mechanical engineering programs. The objective of these programs
is to prepare graduates for professional engineering practice while simultaneously
preparing licensed pilots with an aerospace background.
Graduate Study. Graduate work, offered by departments in the School of Engineering
and Mines lead to the degrees of Master of Engineering with majors in chemical
engineering, civil engineering,
electrical engineering, environmental engineering and mechanical engineering;
Master of Science with majors in chemical engineering, electrical engineering,
environmental engineering, geological engineering, geology, and mechanical
engineering; and Doctor of Philosophy with majors in engineering and geology.
Admission to graduate work in the various departments may be granted to a
student upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Graduate School and the
chair of
the department in which the study will be undertaken. For admission to the
Doctor of Philosophy with a major in engineering, the recommendation of the
Director of the Engineering Graduate Program Committee is required. Prospective
graduate students should familiarize themselves with the material listed
in the Graduate School section.
MINOR IN ENGINEERING SCIENCES
A minor in engineering sciences is available to non-engineering students, and
has a requirement of 20 credit hours as detailed below:
Required Courses - 12 credits
Engr 201 Statics (3)
EE 206 Circuit Analysis (3)
Engr 202 Dynamics (3)
or
Engr 203 Mechanics of Materials (3)
CE 306 Fluid Mechanics (3)
or
ME 306 Fluid Mechanics (3)
or
ME 341 Thermodynamics (3)
Electives (8)
Any regularly offered course at the 200 or higher level with the prefix Engr,
ChE, CE, EE, GE or ME may be used as an elective.
Further information is available in the Engineering Dean’s Office.
ADMISSION POLICY
Admission to the University and the School of Engineering and Mines. Students
planning to receive a baccalaureate degree in engineering must be enrolled in
the School of Engineering and Mines. They will be admitted to the University
and to the School of Engineering and Mines through the Office of Admissions.
Application forms and information regarding enrollment and transferring may be
obtained from that office. Students transferring to the School of Engineering
and Mines from another college within the University or from another institution
must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00. Students planning to
seek a baccalaureate degree in a non-engineering topic simply follow campus admission
policies.
A student is admitted to a professional engineering degree program through a
formal admission process conducted when the student is completing the second
year of engineering study and prior to being allowed to take upper division engineering
courses. Only students admitted to a professional engineering degree program
will be eligible to receive engineering degrees.
Engineering Degree Program Admission Standards. All of the professional engineering
degree programs require that the following conditions be met prior to admission:
(1) A minimum grade of C must be earned in each of the following
foundation courses:
Semester
Course Hours UND Courses
General Chemistry 4 Chem 121 and 121L
English Composition 6 Engl 110 and 125 or 120
Calculus 12 Math 165 and 166 and 265
General Physics 8 Phys 251 and 252
(calculus-based)
An additional science course which may be prescribed by each admitting department.
At least four engineering science courses or acceptable equivalents prescribed
by each admitting department.
(2) A GPA of at least 2.00 must be maintained in all engineering
courses taken to date.
Engineering Degree Program Application Procedures. Application forms may be
obtained directly from the program/department of interest or the Office of
Admissions
or the Dean’s Office in the School of Engineering and Mines. Application
for admission may be made to only one degree program at a time.
Transfer students may apply for admission to an engineering degree program
concurrently with application to the University. Any admission to an engineering
degree program
in such a case will be contingent upon admission to the University. It is advisable
for transfer students to contact the engineering department of interest for
an evaluation of the comparable and approved coursework from other institutions
that will meet the School of Engineering and Mines’ requirements.
Engineering Degree Program Application Deadlines. Students will apply for admission
to a professional degree program during the term in which they are completing
the foundation coursework (normally the fourth semester). Applications should
normally be received by March 1. Applications are usually reviewed once per year,
but may be reviewed at other times as positions are available. Notice of admission
status will normally be mailed by April 1.
Selection and Admission Process for Engineering Degree Programs. If the number
of applications for admission exceed the number of spaces available in a degree
program, admission will be on the basis of program criteria that include:
(1) the GPA earned in the foundation courses and all other
engineering courses completed at the time of application for admission
(2) additional admission criteria as specified by each program
Two types of admission will be granted. Those students who are enrolled in
the remainder of their foundation courses at the time of application will receive
conditional admission. Final admission for those students depends on earning
a minimum grade of C in those foundation courses completed during the semester
of application. Final admission may be granted directly if the student has
completed
all the foundation courses satisfactorily and met the degree program’s
admission criteria.
Additional students may be admitted to an engineering degree program at other
times if positions become available and interim admissions are allowed. Except
under special circumstances, these additional students must be enrolled at the
University of North Dakota. Only those students who have received final or conditional
admission status will be allowed to preregister for upper division engineering
courses. Final admission status must be granted for actual enrollment in upper
division engineering courses to occur.
Reapplication Procedure. Non-admission to any degree program may be appealed
through the School of Engineering and Mines Program Appeals Committee. Reapplication
may be made during the next application session.
ACADEMIC AND ENROLLMENT POLICY
General. Students will not be allowed to re-enroll in an engineering course which
they have unsuccessfully completed until the second time the course is offered
following their first enrollment, unless space is available. Unsuccessful completion
is defined as either withdrawal after the last day to add (typically the tenth
day of classes) or failure to achieve an acceptable grade.
A minimum 2.00 overall GPA and 2.00 UND GPA in each degree program is required
of all students in engineering. If either of these GPAs drop below 2.00, the
student is placed on probation for one semester. Upon completion of the probation
semester the minimum GPA requirements must be satisfied.
Dismissal. Dismissal from the School of Engineering and Mines will result if
the conditions of probation are not met. For a student wishing to return to the
School of Engineering and Mines following dismissal, an Application for Reinstatement
must be submitted to the appropriate department. A denial of reinstatement may
be appealed to the School of Engineering and Mines Program Appeals Committee.
Appeals. Appeals of the Dean’s decisions, and all appeals regarding admission
and reinstatement, are heard by the School’s Program Appeals Committee,
which is composed of one faculty member from each department and three student
representatives.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
A student in Engineering must obtain a 2.0 overall Grade Point Average and a
2.0 GPA for engineering courses required in the School of Engineering and Mines
to satisfy graduation requirements for a degree from the School of Engineering
and Mines. A student who transfers to the University of North Dakota from another
college or university must also attain a 2.0 GPA for at least 30 credit hours
of approved coursework taken at the University of North Dakota. Some programs
have additional course requirements for transfer students.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
The programs offered by the School of Engineering and Mines prepare students
for entry-level professional practice. Since career-related work experience is
a valuable adjunct to the academic programs, students are encouraged to participate
in the cooperative education program offered through Career Services. Students
who participate in the cooperative education program are usually placed in para-professional
positions in industry or government, gaining valuable working experience while
seeing practical applications of the subjects in their academic studies. In addition,
students can increase their understanding of career choices available in their
professional fields while gaining valuable experience. Students may be able to
earn academic credit for their co-op experience.
GENERAL CURRICULUM IN ENGINEERING FIRST AND SECOND YEARS
The first year of the general curriculum permits a student to continue in any
engineering degree program with little modification to his/her departmental program.
Students who complete the third or the fourth semester of the general curriculum
are required to modify their programs from those listed by their department but
can, by proper scheduling, complete their degree requirements at the end of eight
full semesters. Students who have not decided upon an engineering department
should take the course of studies outlined in the general curriculum until they
have made a departmental choice, at which time they should obtain departmental
counseling on their academic program.
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Second Semester Semester
Chem 121, 122 General Chemistry I, II (4) (4)
Engl 110 College Composition I (3)
Engr 101 Graphical Communications (3) Math 165, 166 Calculus I, II (4) (4)
Phys 251, 251L University Physics I (4)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Second
Semester Semester
Engr 201 Statics (3)
Engr 202 Dynamics (3)
Engr 203 Mechanics of Materials (3)
Econ 201 Principles of Economics I (3)
EE 206 Electrical Circuits (3)
Engl 125 Technical and Business Writing
(or Engl 120) College Composition II (3)
Engr 200 Computer Applications in
Engineering (2)
Math 265 Calculus III (4)
Math 266 Elementary Differential Equations (3)
Phys 252/252L University Physics II (4)
Outlines for all four-year curricula are found in the Courses of Instruction
section of the catalog. Students interested in ROTC programs should consult with
their department chair and the Department of Military Science on curriculum options.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The University requires completion of 39 credits of General Education Requirements
(see General Education Requirements listing). Students enrolled in all Engineering
programs must complete Philosophy 370, Ethics in Engineering and Sciences,
or an approved alternative, and Economics 201, Microeconomics. All Engineering
students
should plan carefully the fulfillment of their university GER’s so they
are inclusive of these Engineering Program Requirements.
COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAM
To encourage undergraduate engineering students to extend their studies to include
a graduate degree, the School of Engineering and Mines has combined programs
in Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering which permit students
to earn both B.S. and M.S./M.Engr. degrees in an engineering discipline. This
program allows students to designate two three-credit hour courses to count for
both degrees.
• Students may be admitted to the Engineering Combined Degree Program after
the
completion of 95 credit hours towards the B.S. degree with a GPA of at least
3.0, and before completion of the B.S. degree.
• Completed applications must be received at the Graduate School by the
deadline:
One week after the start of classes.
A complete application includes:
- Graduate School application and application fee
- 3 letters of reference
- Statement of Purpose
- Program of Study - Engineering Combined Degree
The two three-credit hour courses designated for both degrees must not have been
completed at the time of application and they must have graduate course standing.
• The student is admitted to the Graduate School on completion of 125 credit
hours
towards the B.S. degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Students in the program may opt to be awarded their B.S. and M.S. degrees
sequentially
or at the same time.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS
Student Societies. There are student chapters of each of the following professional
and technical societies: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE), Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG); Society of Energy
Alternatives
(SEA); American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Association of Undergraduate
Geologists, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), IEEE
Computer Society, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and the Society
of Women
Engineers (SWE).
Honor Societies. Eta Kappa Nu, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, and Tau Beta Pi are engineering
or geology honor societies whose purpose is to recognize excellence in the
scholarship.
Engineers’ Student Council. The Engineers’ Council of the University
of North Dakota, founded in 1920, is a student organization representing all
departments of the School of Engineering and Mines. Engineers’ Council,
as a student chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE),
is open to all engineering students. Its membership includes the vice president
and one member of the student chapters of AIChE, ASCE, ASME, IEEE and SWE;
thevice presidents of Eta Kappa Nu, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, and Tau Beta Pi; and
the engineering
student senator.
Projects. The School actively encourages students to participate in engineering
projects to gain experience in team activities involving students from other
disciplines. Examples of typical projects include the concrete canoe, AgCAM -
remote sensing from the International Space Station, steel bridge, fuel cell
car, remote sensing, and UAVs.
DISTANCE ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAM
The Distance Engineering Degree Program (DEDP) offers baccalaureate degrees in
chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering via the Internet and on-campus
laboratories. This program is offered in cooperation with the Division of Continuing
Education at the University of North Dakota.
On-campus courses are recorded and the files are available shortly thereafter
through the internet to each student enrolled in DEDP. Through this program,
students are able to complete their degree programs while taking the majority
of their courses at their “home site.” Students are required to
travel sometime during the summer months to the UND campus to complete the
laboratory
portions of their programs. Students have opportunities to interact with faculty
through phone, fax and email. For further information please contact the Division
of Continuing Education at 1-800-342-8230.
