The Engineering programs at Jacksonville University are dual
degree in nature and are aimed at two college degrees in five years. To
implement these programs, JU has established affiliations with seven of the most
prestigious engineering institutions in the nation; i.e., Columbia University,
Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Florida, University of Miami,
Mercer University, Washington University in St. Louis and Stevens Institute of
Technology.
Some of the most popular engineering majors possible through the dual degree
programs include aerospace, architectural, biomedical, chemical, civil,
computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, materials, mechanical,
manufacturing, nuclear, ocean and petroleum engineering.
The dual degree programs provide a much stronger and broader foundation, not
only in natural sciences and mathematics, but also in the liberal arts and fine
arts, than is available in traditional engineering curricula. This broad
background is particularly advantageous in assisting students to see more
clearly how their selected engineering specialties meet the present and future
societal needs and how to effectively communicate their views to peers, clients,
and the public at large. Furthermore, such a diverse background gives the
graduates of these programs a flexibility to change careers as needed. In
addition to the diversity of majors, the possession of two college degrees will
help the graduates of these programs to compete and win better opportunities and
higher salaries in the job market. For more detailed information on these
programs, you may refer to the departmental engineering Website: http://dept.ju.edu/engineering.
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED
The Jacksonville University
dual degree program offers the following four degree options:
- Engineering physics
- Engineering mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Students participating in the dual degree engineering programs will study for
three years at JU and then transfer to the affiliated institution of their
choice in an engineering discipline of interest for almost two more years. Upon
the completion of the requirements listed for any of the four options and
successful completion of the engineering program at the affiliated institution
the participants will receive both their engineering degree and JU degree at the
end of the program. The majority of affiliated institutions require an overall
GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for transfer into their engineering programs and
some require a GPA of 3.0 in sciences and also in mathematics as well. The
affiliated institutions offer a wide spectrum of engineering degree options.
The engineering physics and engineering mathematics options can be coupled
with any engineering major of choice. The chemistry option can be coupled with
biomedical, chemical, petroleum or any other engineering major sharing a
considerable overlap in curricula. The biology option can be coupled with
biomedical, bioengineering , or any other relevant engineering discipline
sharing a common academic background.
Those who decide to stay at JU and defer their engineering studies to a
future date can finish the four-year curriculum of their chosen options offered
by the respective departments. Students who transfer to Jacksonville University
with approved college credits may shorten their three years of residency at
JU.
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Outlines of the generic curricula for the four options of the dual degree
programs are shown in the following section; however, participants must follow
the detailed course-by-course listings in which the proper order of the courses
are indicated for each semester. These detailed lists are available in the
Engineering Programs office and on the engineering website.
Core Requirements
| Code |
Course
|
Credit
|
| CS 170 |
Scientific & Engineering Programming |
3 |
| ECON 201 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
| ENGL 103 |
Introductory Writing |
3 |
| ENGL 203 |
World Literature |
3 |
| HIST 150 |
Modern World History1 |
3 |
| HUM xxx |
Any Interdisciplinary Humanities course |
3 |
| IS xxx |
International Studies |
3 |
| PHIL 101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| XX xxx |
Fine Arts (Any ARH, ART, DANC,
MUS, FVA or THEA course) |
3 |
| XX xxx |
Social Science (Choose one from:
GEOG 200, POL 205 or POL 208,
PSYC
201 or SOC 203) |
3 |
|
Subtotal: |
30 |
1. Georgia Tech-bound students take HIST 206 or 207 instead of HIST 150
and take ENGL 101 as well as MATH 320 in addition to the above courses.
Science and Mathematics Requirements
| Code |
Course
|
Credit
|
| CHEM 103 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHEM 104 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
| MATH 140 |
Calculus I |
4 |
| MATH 141 |
Calculus II |
4 |
| MATH 300 |
Calculus III |
4 |
| MATH 331 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
| PHYS 151 |
General Physics, Mechanics |
4 |
| PHYS 152 |
General Physics, E&M |
4 |
|
Subtotal: |
31 |
Engineering Requirements
| Code |
Course
|
Credit
|
| EE 340 |
Instrumentation Lab |
1 |
| EE 370 |
Circuit Analysis |
3 |
| ME 100 |
Engineering Orientation |
2 |
ME 170
and/or 270 |
Engineering Graphics
Computer-Aided Design & Drafting |
2-4 |
| ME 201 |
Mechanics, Statics |
3 |
| ME 300WS |
Technical Communication |
3 |
| ME 301 |
Mechanics, Dynamics |
3 |
| ME 322 |
Thermodynamics |
3 |
|
Subtotal: |
20-22 |
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DEPARTMENTAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Engineering Physics + Any Engineering
Major
Engineering physics is the most popular dual degree option
because physics is the strongest foundation for the majority of the engineering
disciplines. It also is the shortest route to obtaining an engineering degree
because of the vast overlap of its coverage. The following additional courses
are required to qualify participants for the Jacksonville University BS degree
in this option. However, the JU degree will be awarded after the requirements
for the engineering portion are completed at the affiliated institution.
| Code |
Course
|
Credit
|
| PHYS 150 |
General Physics, Waves, Optics & Modern Physics |
4 |
| PHYS 203 |
Intermediate Modern Physics |
4 |
| PHYS xx |
Physics Elective |
3 |
| PHYS 410SI |
Physics Seminar |
1 |
|
Subtotal: |
12 |
|
Total: |
93-95 |
Engineering Mathematics + Any Engineering
Major
Engineering Mathematics has become the second most
popular option. Many students prefer this major because it provides a strong
mathematical background essential for a good engineering program and relates
well to many engineering subjects. The following additional courses are required
to qualify participants for the Jacksonville University BS degree in this
option. However, the JU degree will be awarded after the requirements for the
engineering portion are completed at the affiliated institution.
| Code |
Course
|
Credit
|
| MATH 220 |
Mathematics & Reasoning |
3 |
| MATH 305 |
Mathematical Statistics |
3 |
| MATH 320 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
| MATH 351 |
Applied Mathematics |
3 |
| MATH 354 |
Introduction to Partial Differential Equations and Modeling |
3 |
| MATH 430 |
Reading List |
2 |
| PHYS 203 |
Intermediate Modern Physics |
4 |
|
Subtotal: |
21 |
|
Total: |
102-104 |
Chemistry + Any Engineering
Major
Although no restriction is imposed, the chemistry
option will best match chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, materials
engineering, biomedical engineering, and bioengineering. The following
additional courses are required to qualify participants for the Jacksonville
University BS degree in this option. However, the JU degree will be awarded
after the requirements for the engineering portion are completed at the
affiliated institution.
| Code |
Course
|
Credit
|
| CHEM 222 |
Analytical Chemistry |
4 |
| CHEM 301 |
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHEM 302 |
Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHEM 323 |
Instrumental Analysis |
4 |
| MATH 351 |
Applied Mathematics |
3 |
| PHYS xxx |
Physics Elective |
3 |
|
Subtotal: |
22 |
|
Total: |
103-105 |
Biology + Biomedical Engineering Major
The Biology
option is designed to provide a strong foundation for Biomedical Engineering or
Bioengineering and in certain cases for students to enter medical schools after
the completion of the dual degree requirements. The biology major can be coupled
with other selected engineering fields that have considerable overlap of courses
and interests. In such cases, permission from the biology department should be
obtained through the director of the engineering programs. The following
additional courses are required to qualify participants for the Jacksonville
University BS degree in biology. However, the JU degree will be awarded after
the requirements for the engineering portion are completed at the affiliated
institutions.
| Code |
Course
|
Credit
|
| BIOL 208 |
Introduction to Cellular, Genetic and Molecular Biology |
4 |
| CHEM 301 |
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHEM 302 |
Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
| BIOL 309 |
Animal Physiology |
4 |
BIOL 305
or 402WI |
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Cell Biology |
5
4 |
|
Subtotal: |
20-21 |
|
Total: |
101-104 |
To enter any of the above programs at JU, the applicant must declare
engineering as his or her major. In order to transfer to the affiliated
institutions, the student must complete the JU phase of the program and complete
the appropriate paperwork including the proper application forms. The students
must closely consult with and seek advice from the Director of the Engineering
Programs.
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADDED
REQUIREMENTS
- It is highly recommended that all the Engineering Dual Degree (EDD) students
register every semester for the required courses suggested for that semester.
Serious conflicts may result if the suggested sequence of courses is altered.
Semester by semester course plans are available in the EDD office and on the
departmental website. In case of conflicts among courses, the academic advisor
or program director should be consulted.
- It is highly recommended that each EDD freshman purchase a laptop with at
least the following specifications: 2 GB RAM, Dual Processor, Windows 7, and
100MB HD. Students are reminded that they can purchase Microsoft Office
Professional Plus (2010 or 2011) including MS Word, Excel, Power Point and more
for almost $69 (contact IT for more information). They should consider this an
investment that will immensely aid their undergraduate education in all fields
specifically in engineering, mathematics and sciences.
IMPORTANT STUDENT TRANSFER INFORMATION
Due to updates in the academic requirements of Jacksonville University and
our affiliated institutions, some minor conflicts in the transfer requirements
may appear at short notice. In order for the dual degree students to have a
smoother transfer process they must review the following information and take
appropriate actions at least one year before they transfer.
- Students must regularly examine the most up-to-date transfer requirements of
the affiliated institution of their choice versus the JU dual degree
requirements and in case of conflict should discuss the issues with the Director
of the Engineering Programs to resolve the discrepancies.
- The community service hours required of the dual degree students have been
reduced to 37.5 hours from the previous 50 hours. Students who pursue a four
year program at JU must accumulate 50 hours.
- Students who transfer to Georgia Tech :
- Must take HIST 206 or HIST 207 instead of HIST 150.
- Must also take ENGL 101 in addition to ENGL 103 and ENGL 203.
- Preferably take both ME 170 and ME 270.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in mathematics. A grade of C
signals weakness in mathematics.
- Students who transfer to the University of Florida must complete the
language requirement in addition to the other transfer requirements long before
applying for admission. They must constantly check the transfer requirements of
UF on their website.
- Students who transfer to Columbia University must read the transfer
requirements on the CU website, on the most recent institutional contract, and
consult with the dual degree program director at least a year before
transferring to Columbia University. The students must also understand that:
- Different departments require slightly different pre-requisits than those
listed for our dual degree curricula for example Chemical Engineering and Civil
Engineering require MATLAB for computer science requirement and Computer
Engineering requires Java.
- Some programs require the combination of MATH 320 (Linear Algebra) and MATH
331 (Diff. Equations).
- Chemical Engineering major requires CHEM 301 in addition to CHEM 103 and
CHEM 104. It is preferred to complete the sequence of Organic Chemistry and take
CHEM 302 as well.
- Students who pursue mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace
engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering and similar
fields must take both ME 170 and ME 270.
ENGINEERING GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Students seeking a combination of a BS in liberal arts, mathematics or
natural sciences, plus a MS degree in engineering in five to six years, should
follow the four-year version of the dual degree options or other programs
approved by the Engineering Programs director. The transfer of such students
depends on the initiative of the individual participant and is not based on any
institutional contracts such as the dual degree programs. Several dual degree
students have completed the four-year version of the dual degree options in less
than four years and have been admitted to the graduate engineering programs at
the affiliated institutions.
For further information or questions, please contact the Office of
Admission.
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