Transcript Open House Presentation - Southern Polytechnic State University
Systems Engineering
Open House Fall 2014
Features
• • • • The only institution in the state of Georgia where students can choose among a wide variety of diverse Engineering or Engineering Technology degree programs which best suit their talents, skills, goals, and aspirations. Southern Polytechnic has a rich legacy of faculty, staff, and students who focus on practical research and learning with students immediately prepared for career work in industry, or accepted into top notch graduate schools. Southern Polytechnic ranks 2nd in the state of Georgia for ROI (Return on Investment) and 16th among all universities in the entire USA! Most degree programs within the college are housed in the state of the art and fully laboratory equipped Engineering Technology Center which was constructed in 2012 and received a Gold LEED certification.
Engineering at SPSU
• No graduate students teaching courses • Smaller class sizes ~30 students • Accessibility to faculty with industry experience • Free tutoring and services • Opportunities to participate in research • Opportunities to participate in student organizations & competition teams
ABET Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://abet.org
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In fact, all Bachelors of Science degree programs in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology are fully ABET accredited.
Industrial and Systems Engineers… Make a Difference Everywhere!
• They rely on a combination of technical depth and business fundamentals. • ISEs are people who get excited about solving problems - and find the quickest, fastest and best way to meet important objectives.
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ISE is Different
• Focused on systems integration • More emphasis on human interaction • Information systems mentality • Broader business orientation • More direct process involvement
Systems Engineering #1
• Rated Number 1 Profession by CNN Money Magazine – Great Pay, Job Growth and Job Satisfaction • “Demand is soaring for systems engineers, as what was once a niche job in the aerospace and defense industries becomes commonplace among a diverse and expanding universe of employers, from medical device makers to corporations like Xerox and BMW.” • “…many systems engineers say they most enjoy the creative aspects of the job and seeing projects come to life.” http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/2009/snapshots/1.html
Where do you find ISEs? Aerospace & Defense
Where do you find ISEs? Energy
Where do you find ISEs? Health Care
Where do you find ISEs? Transportation
And many more!
Systems Engineering Curriculum
Project Technical Concentration Systems Engineering Core Quantitative Analysis Math/Science/Engineering Fundamentals
Systems Engineering Curriculum
Math, Science & Engineering • Calculus • Linear Algebra • Chemistry • Physics • Computer Programming • Statics • Dynamics • Circuits
Project Technical Concentration Systems Engineering Core Quantitative Analysis Math/Science/Engineering Fundamentals
Systems Engineering Curriculum
Quantitative Analysis • Probability & statistics • Reliability • Deterministic decision models • Stochastic decision models • Economic decision analysis • System simulation
Project Technical Concentration Systems Engineering Core Quantitative Analysis Math/Science/Engineering Fundamentals
Systems Engineering Curriculum
Systems Engineering Core • Systems Analysis and Design • System Architecture • Program Management • Risk Management • Human Factors Engineering
Project Technical Concentration Systems Engineering Core Quantitative Analysis Math/Science/Engineering Fundamentals
Systems Engineering Curriculum
4 Course Technical Concentration • Aerospace Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Software Engineering Customize your Concentration examples: • Transportation Engineering • Automotive Engineering • Healthcare & Biomedical Engineering
Project Technical Concentration Systems Engineering Core Quantitative Analysis Math/Science/Engineering Fundamentals
Systems Engineering Curriculum
Senior Project
Project Technical Concentration Systems Engineering Core Quantitative Analysis Math/Science/Engineering Fundamentals
Aerospace Engineering Minor
• 15 hours that can also count as technical electives • Open to all engineering and science majors • Courses in Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design & Performance, Aircraft Propulsion, Helicopter Theory, Design Project • Careers with Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream, Delta & more
Nuclear Engineering Minor
• 15 hours that can also count as technical electives • Open to all engineering and science majors • Courses in Radiation Detection & Measurement, Nuclear Power Generation, Radiation Protection & Health Physics, and Nuclear Fuel Cycle • Careers in Nuclear Power, Medicine, Food, and Research • Scholarships!!!
Why Study Engineering at SPSU?
• We have the only SYE, Construction Engineering, and Mechatronics programs in Georgia • Our faculty are excellent teachers , student oriented, and professionally active • SPSU has small classes with personal attention (no Graduate Students Teaching)
Why Study Engineering at SPSU?
• SPSU students get valuable practical experience through team projects & lab experience • SPSU offers opportunities to get involved in research and student chapters of professional organizations • SPSU has (relatively) low tuition
SPSU Aerial Robotics and ASME SPSU Hexa-Craft Custom Designed for the AMSE competition.
IIE Regional Conference at Miami where SPSU won the team building competition for this!
Internships & Co-ops
• • • • • • • Production Planning Intern with
Mohawk Industries
Summer Associate with
UPMC, healthcare and technology
Manufacturing Intern at
Honeywell
Industrial Engineering Intern at
Hansgrohe North America
Production Supervisor at
Advanced Distributor Products
Software Quality Assurance Engineer Intern at
Qcept Technologies
Operations Analyst Intern at
Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority
Recent ISE Graduates
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Process Analyst
at Prodigo Solutions, LLC, Logistics and Supply Chain Services
Software Engineer
at LogistiCare, Information Technology and Services
Supply Chain Engineer
at Zep Inc. a consumable packaged goods company
Instruments & Controls Engineer
at AMEC AES (formerly Automated Engineering Services) a design engineering firm for the nuclear utility market • • • • •
Industrial Engineer
at Hansgrohe North America, Greater Atlanta Area
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
at Roper Corporation of GE Appliances, Greater Atlanta Area
Systems Engineer
at Raytheon, Texas
QA Analyst
at Verizon Telematics, Inc., Greater Atlanta Area
QA Test Engineer
at The Coca-Cola Company, Greater Atlanta Area
What’s next
• Apply to SPSU • Sign up for Orientation (earlier the better) • Review for the Math Placement Test • Attend orientation and register for classes
Questions & Contacts
Dr. Renee Butler
Department Chair Systems & Mechanical Engineering [email protected]
Dr. Woodrow Winchester
Associate Professor, Systems Engineering [email protected]
Dr. Adeel Khalid
Associate Professor, Systems Engineering Aerospace Concentration Coordinator [email protected]
Dr. Mahmoud Ghavi
Director, SPSU Center for Nuclear Studies [email protected]