BS in Engineering, with or without an Emphasis in Robotics

Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering was developed to address the foundational knowledge and skills required to begin a career in the various fields of engineering. This degree offers students an interdisciplinary engineering curriculum along with foundational skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in order to produce well-rounded, and versatile professionals.

Students will complete a rigorous engineering curriculum with or without a robotics emphasis which will prepare them for a variety of careers upon graduation. The Christian worldview is integrated into the classroom with importance placed on ethics and professionalism. Engineering graduates enter the workforce prepared to work in diverse teams and communicate results effectively or may opt to pursue an advanced degree.

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Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of employers of Engineers
Qualified graduates will pursue advanced learning if desired
Graduates will pursue leadership positions in their profession and/or communities
Graduates will apply Christian principles of stewardship and discipline with a commitment to professional and ethical standards

Student Outcomes (SOs)

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

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Domains

Mathematics Foundations -
- Apply the fundamentals of mathematics in engineering disciplines.
- Apply mathematics in the analysis, evaluation of problems and formulation of solutions.
- Apply an appropriate area of mathematics in the planning or design of a portion of a facility, structure, system, or product.
Science Foundations -
- Design, conduct, and report experiments, analyze and interpret data.
- Employ scientific method and associated inquiry processes to test basic theories as they apply to engineering projects.
- Critically manipulate and analyze numerical data and observable facts.
Professionalism and Ethics -
- Analyze the social and professional context of the field and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Interact effectively and contribute on multidisciplinary team activities.
- Examine the historical, social, ethical and legal aspects of the engineering profession.
- Recognize and demonstrate the importance of professional oral and written communication skills.
Computer Aided Engineering -
- Apply physical fundamentals to construct mathematical models.
- Utilize software and programming tools to analyze and provide solutions to engineering problems.
- Analyze and interpret results from computational analysis.
- Use statistical and mathematical models for continuous and discrete simulation, and develop applications for complex systems.
Engineering -
- Demonstrate the fundamentals of solid physics as applied to structures under static and dynamic and loading conditions.
- Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
- Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
- Examine the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
- Utilize the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
- Examine and assess contemporary issues and emerging challenges.
- Explain the principles of design for manufacturability for mechanical systems.
Engineering Management -
- Management and Organizational Behavior: Determine how management principles, strategies, and processes affect organizational subsystems and the behavior of its stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes.
- Quantitative Methods - Analyze business financial decisions through the application of quantitative techniques.
- Interpret Empirical Data - Use and interpret empirical data to interpret business problems.
- Application Software - Utilize application software and selected computer technologies to meet strategic organizational goals.
- Production/Operations Management: Apply concepts of production and operations management to manage operations and improve organizational efficiency.
- Determine practices for diffusing innovations within organizations to create competitive advantage.
- Integrate principles of servant leadership with essential management practices and describe how servant leadership influences individual, group, and organizational behavior.

Enrollment Numbers

Combined enrollment data for both emphases:

BS in Engineering

BS in Engineering with an Emphasis in Robotics

	Academic Year		Enrollment Year					Total Undergrad	Total Graduate	Degrees Awarded
	Academic Year		1st	2^nd	3rd	4th	5th	Total Undergrad	Total Graduate	Bachelors
Current Year	2020-21	FT	69	20	18	6	0	113	0	0
	2020-21	PT	2	1	1	2	0	6	0	0
	2019-20	FT	79	35	9	4	0	127	0	1
	2019-20	PT	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	0
	2018-19	FT	97	32	7	0	0	136	0	0
	2018-19	PT	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2017-18	FT	81	13	4	0	0	98	0	0
	2017-18	PT	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Note: The above table reflects enrollment and completion data as of 11/6/2020.

Faculty

GCU Engineering uses a multidisciplinary approach to engineering education, with collaboration across all programs. Faculty are typically assigned to a primary program but instruct across multiple disciplines according to their subject matter expertise.

Janet Brelin-Fornari, PhD, PE
Associate Dean and Professor
Engineering
Richard Mulski, EdD
Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor
Engineering
Jeffrey La Belle, PhD
Professor
Biomedical Engineering, Research
David Kwartowitz, PhD
Professor
Biomedical Engineering
C. Wright, PhD
Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering
Donald Ellis, MEng, MS, MBA
Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering
Michael Awaah, PhD
Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering
Samantha Russell, MS
Assistant Professor
Electrical Engineering
Michael De Gregorio, PhD
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering
Kyle Jones, PhD
Instructor
Biomedical Engineering
Eugene Kong, PhD
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering
Kyle Staggs, PhD
Instructor
Biomedical Engineering
Kevin Williams, PhD
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering
Luciano Albuquerque, MEng
Instructor
Electrical Engineering
Greg Bullock, MS
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering
Dina Higgins, MS, PE
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Ed Koeneman, MT
Instructor
Electrical Engineering Technology
Jennifer Peterson, MS
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering
Craig Price, MS
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering
Li Tan, MS
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering
Christine Emily Tomforde, MS
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering

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