Engineering and Computer Science, College of

Visit us at cecs.wright.edu

405 Russ Engineering Center
(937) 775-5001
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The College of Engineering and Computer Science offers eight undergraduate bachelor of science degree programs to prepare students for professional careers. The college also offers an undergraduate bachelor of arts degree program in computer science. The programs of study are regularly updated, so students can take advantage of the latest technological advances.

The college is committed to providing an outstanding professional education to its students. This is accomplished by excellence in teaching, research, and service and by collaborating with business and industry. As part of its commitment to collaborating with industry, the college is dedicated to developing programs important to the region and to making its programs and courses available to part-time and working students.

The undergraduate programs are intended to produce engineers and computer scientists prepared for entry into professional practice or graduate study. The programs provide an understanding of basic science and engineering fundamentals, as well as modern professional practice, and also provide good, practical, hands-on experience obtained from a strong laboratory program and real world problem solving.

The college offers master’s degrees in engineering and computer science. The college also offers a Ph.D. program in engineering and a Ph.D. program in computer science and engineering.

Modern laboratory facilities provide ample equipment for instructional support and research in a number of areas. The college manages and maintains a number of computer systems and laboratories that are available to students. Access is also available to the Ohio Supercomputer via the Ohio Academic and Research Network (OARNET).

Admissions and Advising

All students interested in earning a degree through the college should apply to Wright State University through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. When applying, students should indicate their preferred major within the college, if known.

New students are usually assigned to the University College for academic advising. Admission to a degree program in the college is subject to the student’s

Completion of 24 or more semester hours of college level work.
2.25 cumulative GPA at WSU and in all academic work.
C or higher grade in: ENG 1100
And…

BME - C or higher in CHM 1210/1210L or PHY 2400/2400L and EGR 1010 (or MTH 2300)

CEG - C or higher in CS 1180 and MTH 2570

CS - C or higher in CS 1180 and MTH 2570

EE - C or higher in CEG 2170, CHM 1210/1210L or PHY 2400/2400L, and EGR 1010 (or MTH 2300)

EP - C or higher in CEG 2170, CHM 1210/1210L or PHY 2400/2400L, and EGR 1010 (or MTH 2300)

ISE - C or higher in CHM 1210/1210L or PHY 2400/2400L and EGR 1010 (or MTH 2300)

ME - C or higher in ME 1020, CHM 1210/1210L or PHY 2400/2400L, and EGR 1010 (or MTH 2300)

MSE - C or higher in ME 1020, CHM 1210/1210L or PHY 2400/2400L, and EGR 1010 (or MTH 2300)

Students are required to complete the program of study in effect at the time of their admission to the college. When they are admitted to a degree program in the college, students are assigned an academic advisor in the appropriate department. Students should consult with their advisor when first planning their program of study and then at least once a year thereafter to be sure they are following a logical schedule toward graduation.

Transfer students seeking admission to a degree program must have transfer credit equivalent to the first year requirements for the program and must meet the requirements listed previously. Transfer students who do not meet these requirements will be assigned to the University College or to a preengineering or precomputer science program for academic advising.

Students who return to Wright State University after being absent for four or more quarters must reapply for admission and satisfy the admission requirements listed above for new Wright State students. These returning students may be required to complete the program requirements in effect at the time of their readmission to the college. Their academic records will be reviewed by an advisor, who will decide where they will be assigned for academic advising.

Student Organizations

The college and its departments sponsor a wide variety of student clubs. Involvement in these clubs allows students to develop closer ties with faculty and other students in the same major. It also gives students the opportunity to work in study groups, join professional organizations, gain career information, participate in professional seminars and tours, and attend social activities.

Clubs available to students are the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society (IEEE/CS), Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), Keramos and Ceramic Engineering Club (KCEC), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Student Government, and the Wright Engineering Council (WEC). The Wright Engineering Council promotes communication and cooperation among all of the college clubs and fosters professional and social growth. A college-wide club fair is held annually to encourage membership. Students may contact the departments or the college office for information on joining any of the clubs.

The college also sponsors the Ohio Mu chapter of the Tau Beta Pi national engineering honor society. Student membership in Tau Beta Pi is based on high academic achievement.