Contact Information:
College of Engineering
The University of Arizona
Engineering Building, 200
PO Box 210020
Tucson, AZ 85721-0011
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Phone: (520) 621-6032
Fax: (520) 621-9995
Email: ua@engr.arizona.edu
Web:
 College Homepage
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General Information:
ENGR Course Descriptions: Engineering
Faculty Members
Degrees, Majors, Minors and Specializations
Academic Departments:
Introduction:
An engineering education is preparation for a professional career. While
most graduates embark on careers in engineering practice, women and men with
engineering majors find the baccalaureate program excellent preparation for
other fields as diverse as law, medicine, business, and government.
Engineering education develops analytical and quantitative thinking, a
critical but optimistic approach to problem solving, and the habit of
self-directed future learning. The graduate has a thorough understanding of
how materials, energy, and information can be adapted to human needs. This
understanding is developed through the study of physical science, mathematics,
engineering science, engineering design, humanities, social science and
practice.
Entrance Requirements:
In addition to University admission requirements, applicants
are required to present 1/2 unit of trigonometry. It is strongly recommended
that one unit of physics and one unit of chemistry be presented. Students
transferring into the college must have cumulative grade-point averages of
2.500 for all previous college work. Applicants must be ranked in the upper 25
percent of the high school graduating class; or have achieved a grade-point
average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; or a composite score of 23 (24 for out-of-state
applicants) on the ACT; or a minimum combined score of 1050 (1110 for
out-of-state applicants) on the SAT.
Advanced Standing:
Students must have been granted advanced standing to enroll
in 300- or 400-level courses in the College of Engineering and Mines. The
criteria for achieving advanced standing are available on the Engineering Home
Page, in Room 200 of the Engineering Bldg., and in departmental offices.
General Education Program:
All undergraduate students are required to complete a
general education program. Designed to provide a foundation for university
learning, the program develops students’ creative and analytical skills and
integrates knowledge across university disciplines. General education
requirements for engineering students are available in the Academic
Program Requirements Report (APRR) associated with each degree program, in
Engineering 200, in departmental offices, or on the college home page.
Because of the prerequisite content of engineering
curricula, for advising purposes degree requirements are presented in a
semester-by-semester program that can be completed in 4 years. Four-year plans
for the undergraduate degrees are available in Engineering 200, in
departmental offices, or on the college home page.
Academic Advising:
Visit your advisor every semester. Academic advisors are assigned by
contacting the departmental offices.
Freshman Honors Program:
The College of Engineering and Mines' Freshman Honors Program recognizes
the abilities and achievements of high school graduates and offers a variety
of special challenges and resources to encourage the full development of
academic and interpersonal skills. Freshman honors students are strongly
encouraged to register for ENGR 196A and 196B.
Accreditation and the Curricular Content Required for Engineering
Degrees:
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is the
official agency for accrediting undergraduate engineering degrees. For more
information about ABET requirements, contact the college's Office of Academic
Affairs at 621-6032.
Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships are recommended each year by departments
within the College of Engineering and Mines. Students interested in applying
for these scholarships should contact their departmental offices for
information. It is usually best to do this prior to March 1.
Student Professional and Honorary Societies:
Contact department or view the college Web site.
Multicultural Engineering Program:
The Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP) is an academically-based
student support program for ethnic minorities and women. For additional
information, please contact Ray Umashankar, MEP Director, (520) 621-8103,
Engineering Building, Room 200 or see the college Web site.
Graduate Study:
For information about graduate programs consult the
Graduate Catalog
or the college office.
Career Preparation:
It is recommended that all engineering students participate in a career
experience prior to graduation. This experience can be gained by a full-time
cooperative education work experience, a part-time internship in a local
company, part-time or summer career employment, or a research experience in a
faculty member's laboratory. Information is available through the Academic
Affairs Office in Room 200, Engineering Building.
For more information contact the college office listed above.
