About A New BSE Under the New ABET Criteria at George Fox University
| Authors | Natzke, John R. |
|---|---|
| Date | 1999 |
| Proceedings | Proceedings of the 1999 Christian Engineering Education Conference |
| Vol / Pages | pp. 44-53 |
| URL | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o5QL1UNEYdZqoAXTDna2YbA3QIiXFmqE/view |
Type: Conference Paper
Tags: Christian Engineering
Abstract
For more than a decade George Fox University has offered a dual degree, 3/2 engineering program. The Math, Computer Science, and Engineering Department is currently in the proposal process for a full engineering major to be in-house with electrical and mechanical concentrations, culminating in a BS in Engineering (BSE) degree from George Fox. The purpose of this paper is to present the objectives and curriculum of the new BSE designed to meet the ABET Criteria 2000 in light of the necessary balance of the liberal arts, Christian faith, and technical experiences of the engineering student at a Christian university. We have the advantage in meeting the new Criteria of a starting-from-scratch approach, but are equally disadvantaged in that no precedents have yet been set. Comparative studies of the 21 BSE programs and of the engineering programs of Christian schools currently accredited by ABET are included. The goal of this paper will be to stimulate discussion among those interested in these topics.