School of Engineering

About School of Engineering

Admission to Engineering Programs

Engineering Program Requirements

School of Engineering Faculty

School of Engineering Programs

Undergraduate Program Information

Graduate Program Information

Mechanical Engineering BSMS Accelerated Program

Director: Alan Harris, Ph.D.

Skinner-Jones Hall
Building 4, Suite 3201
Phone: (904) 620-1390
Fax: (904) 620-1391
Web Address: www.unf.edu/ccec/engineering

The profession of engineering requires highly educated men and women dedicated to the betterment of society through technological innovation and creative problem solving. The School of Engineering (SoE) offers ABET accredited BS degrees in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, and Master's degrees in these majors to meet an ever-increasing demand. In addition, the SoE offers a BS Engineering degree in Advanced Manufacturing to be accredited by EAC of ABET in 20206, per ABET's accreditation requirements. Our programs are noted for first-rate classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory experiences, and extensive design project opportunities. Students may also participate - often in paid positions - in research projects with faculty mentors. Numerous cooperative education opportunities are also available to students wishing to gain practical experience before graduation.

Applications for the major should be made through the University Admissions Office in UNF Hall, Building 53. Application should be made at least 12 months before the planned enrollment in any engineering program courses.

All engineering majors are to meet with their Advisor to create a plan of study.

The engineering profession is enriched by a large number of professional organizations and many have student chapters at UNF. Students are encouraged to participate in activities of these chapters, including the following:

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
• Coasts Oceans, Parks and Rivers Institute (COPRI)
• American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE)
• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
• Florida Engineering Society (FES)
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• SAE Aerospace Design Club
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
• Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society (HKN)
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• Space Hardware Club
• Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)
• Electrical Vehicle Osprey (EVO)
• Osprey Robotics - Osprey Miners and Osprey Divers
• Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

Mission, Vision, and Values

The UNF School of Engineering aspires to:

• provide undergraduate programs that are among the best in the country
• produce high quality research through undergraduate and graduate programs
• make significant contributions to the economic vitality in Northeast Florida
• inspire many students in K-12 education in Northeast Florida and beyond to pursue engineering as their profession of choice.

Mission

To provide diverse learning opportunities in the technical and professional aspects of engineering that prepare all participants to thrive in an evolving world.

Values

We, in the School of Engineering, use the following values as our guiding principles in how we conduct ourselves:

• Integrity: We are transparent in all our academic dealings. We are accountable to our students, employers of our students and the citizens of Florida for achieving our goals while protecting our reputation and intellectual assets. We own successes in our school as well as failures.
• Respect: We provide a safe and healthy environment for students. We treat all people with dignity and respect. We value the differences in people's thinking, backgrounds and cultures. We are committed to everyone's development.
• Challenge: We continuously search for new, innovative and better ways of doing things, continually improving. We develop and nurture new ideas, new services. We challenge the status quo and collaborate to achieve rigorous educational and institutional goals.
• Commitment: We are committed to serving the educational needs of our students and our constituents. We ask what we can do to help each other succeed.
• Courage: We have the personal and professional courage to do the right thing, take occasional risks and experiment with new methods and ideas. We make decisions and take actions as a group. We do not admonish failure, only failure to learn.
• Citizenship: We are good global, local and national citizens. We strive to contribute significantly and measurably to Northeast Florida and beyond. We participate in efforts to make the world we live in a better place.

Admission to Engineering Programs

Admission to the School of Engineering is subject to the minimum requirements for admission to the University of North Florida and adherence to the School of Engineering Academic Policies described below.

School of Engineering Academic Policies

The UNF School of Engineering (SoE) has specific academic policies that supersede the general academic policies of the university. The policies that apply specifically to SoE students are detailed below. The general academic policies of the university may be found here: UNF Academic Policies

School of Engineering Academic Policies:

Selective Admission Policy and Exploratory Status

All students who enroll at UNF, who intend to major in engineering, will be classified as "Exploratory" majors under a special code for intended engineering majors, unless they have already completed the following courses (or their equivalent) with a C or better:

Calculus I - MAC 2311

Calculus Based Physics I - PHY 2048 or PHY 2048C

General Chemistry I - CHM 2045

Exploratory status applies to all entering freshmen and transfer students who haven't completed these courses with a grade of C or better. Chemistry and Physics courses may have separate but associated lab courses that are required for certain engineering majors, but those labs are not considered in selective admission. Students should consult their intended major requirements to ensure the appropriate labs are taken. Upon satisfactory completion of all three courses (either transferred in, or completed by the second attempt at UNF), students will choose one of the four engineering undergrad majors. Students are required to speak with a School of Engineering Advisor in their intended major to make sure they are on track. Success and timely completion of these courses is critical (see SPP and MGPA policy below) to remaining in good standing in the engineering programs.

Satisfactory Progress Policy (SPP)

In an effort to ensure timely graduation, all UNF-based undergraduate engineering students must maintain satisfactory progress towards their degree. Students who enroll at UNF as freshmen, must demonstrate their progress by meeting certain progress milestones. Failure to maintain progress will result in a "Probation" on the student's record and they will not be able to enroll for the following terms until they have met with an academic advisor to revise their Academic Plan. Satisfactory progress is defined by two milestones in the early curriculum:

Milestone 1 occurs after completion of the 3rd term (semester) of study

Milestone 2 occurs after the completion of the 6th term (semester) of study

Summer terms are included in the term count only if a student enrolls for summer classes. Students who are off track in the fall or spring terms are strongly encouraged to use the summer to complete milestone courses. The courses that must be completed on this timeline are common to all engineering majors* at UNF, and are referred to collectively as the Milestone Courses. In addition to timely completion of the milestone courses, an aggregate Milestone Grade Point Average ( MGPA) will be determined and monitored for each student, as detailed below:

Milestone 1: By the end of the 3rd term each course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Milestone 2: By the end of the 6 ^th term each course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

*Electrical Engineering does not require the Chemistry Lab section, only the lecture.

All milestone courses taken at UNF MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER BY THE SECOND ATTEMPT. Failure to complete a milestone course with a "C" or better by the second attempt will require a student to change to a non-engineering major (see the "One-Repeat Policy," below).

MGPA Requirements

The MGPA will be calculated using all attempts of the Milestone courses taken while enrolled at UNF and all transferred grades from equivalent milestone courses transferred from other universities. Grades that have been forgiven by the UNF " Grade Forgiveness Policy" or " Term Forgiveness Policy" are not calculated in the MGPA.

Upon completion of Milestone Course, students must have a minimum MGPA of:

2.0 for Civil Engineering

2.0 for Advanced Manufacturing

2.5 for Electrical Engineering

2.5 for Mechanical Engineering

A student who doesn't meet the MGPA requirement for their intended major at Milestone 1 must meet with an Engineering Advisor. Students will be required to raise their MGPA to the required level by the completion of all Milestone Courses. Failure to meet the MGPA requirement after completion of all milestone courses must result in the student changing majors. A student may change to a different engineering major, with a lower MGPA requirement if they meet that program's requirement. If the MGPA is below 2.0 after completion of the Milestone Courses, the student is suspended from SoE and must change to a non-engineering major.

Students are discouraged from repeating successfully completed course(s). Students repeating a completed course may not repeat a course if it has already been attempted twice (See SoE One Repeat Policy).

Satisfactory Progress and MGPA for Transfer Students and Advanced Placement Students

Students who transfer to UNF from another university, or who have used accelerated mechanisms such as advanced placement or dual enrollment, may come in with various required milestone courses already completed, and therefore must meet with an advisor prior to registering for their first term to assess their current state of progress and/or selective admission status. Advisors will create an Academic Plan worksheet that details a schedule for the remaining milestone courses to be taken in the fewest number of terms, and establish Milestones 1 and 2, if applicable. In addition, the worksheet will include the transfer student's incoming MGPA, to ensure awareness of their current standing with respect to major specific MGPA requirements. Transfer students are required to meet the same major specific MGPA requirements as they progress toward their intended major. The MGPA for transfer students will be calculated based on all transferred grades and all milestone courses taken at UNF. If it is determined at the time of enrollment that the transfer student cannot mathematically achieve the requisite MGPA, the student must change their major prior to enrolling for the term. Transfer students must sign their Academic Plan worksheet to acknowledge they have been made aware of their current standing and the effects of these SoE policies.

The "One Repeat" Policy

The School of Engineering enforces a "one repeat" rule for all courses required by the engineering programs of study. Students who do not successfully complete a required course on the first attempt (i.e., earn a grade of "D," "F," "U,"  "W" or "NG") must repeat the course for it to count toward satisfactory progress. Students must pass the course with a grade of "C" or better by the second attempt at UNF, including transferred grades, otherwise the student will be suspended from the engineering program, and advised on the selection of a new major. This rule applies to all courses required by the program of study, including courses from other departments. The only exceptions to the "One Repeat" rule include withdrawals for medical, military and fully refunded withdrawals (i.e. WM, WS and WR respectively). The use of either the "Term Forgiveness" or "Grade Forgiveness" policy does not excuse an attempt at a course.

Academic Probation Policy

According to University policy, a student is placed on probation if their overall GPA is below a 2.0. The SOE has several, more restrictive conditions for academic probation:

A single semester where the Term GPA is below 2.0, referred to hereafter as "Term GPA Probation."

Failure to satisfy the SPP Milestones, or meet the MPGA requirements.

Probation is a warning to the student. Any student on Academic Probation status will receive a hold on their records and will not be able to register for the next term until they meet with an Engineering Advisor to complete an SoE Academic Probation Form acknowledging that they understand the consequences of Academic Probation, including possible suspension from the School of Engineering if another probation is received.

Suspension Policy

The UNF School of Engineering has adopted a policy of suspension that is more stringent than that of the university. An SoE suspension only suspends students from taking SoE classes. In addition to the standing university policy on suspension, an SoE student will be suspended if any of the following conditions is true:

The student fails to complete any required course on the second attempt with a grade of "C" or better (See One Repeat Policy).

The student is placed on Term GPA based Academic Probation status for two consecutively enrolled terms (i.e., if you take a term off, the next term you enroll is the consecutive term).

The student fails to satisfy both SPP Milestone requirements, resulting in two Academic Probations for failure to make satisfactory progress. Students who fail to meet the MGPA requirement of their intended major may avoid suspension and change to another engineering major with lower requirements, if the MGPA meets that program requirement, and there are no other consecutive offending probations.

The student is placed on Academic Probation status for a third time (including probation from failure to meet either individual SPP Milestones, Term GPA, or achieve the necessary MGPA by completion of the milestone courses), regardless of the timing of the occurrence of the first two Academic Probations.

If the student fails to meet an MGPA of 2.0 by completion of the Milestone courses (regardless of how many terms it takes), they are suspended from any engineering major.

Any student who is suspended from an engineering program will not be allowed to register for engineering courses starting the following semester, regardless of their new chosen major. This suspension is effective as of the following semester and remains in effect until an appeal for reinstatement in the engineering program is approved.

Appealing School of Engineering Policies

Appealing a grade in a specific course must be executed according to the UNF Policy for Appealing Academic Grades NOT related to Academic Misconduct, and is handled by that process alone.

If a student is protesting a grade in a required course, that grade appeal must be submitted and ruled upon before appealing any SoE policies based on the offending grade.

Appeals of the SOE policies stated above must be submitted electronically, using the student's official UNF email address, to the student's engineering Advisor, by the deadlines listed below. The appeal must identify the specific policy that is being appealed, contain a description of the circumstances that led to enforcement of the policy, and provide supporting evidence to justify the appeal. The School of Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum Committee will meet to review and decide on appeals at least once per term. The decision of the committee will be reviewed by the Director of the SoE and, in the case of a disputed outcome, the Dean of the College of Computing Engineering and Construction.

Absence of, or denial of an appeal for reinstatement into the engineering program means that the student will not be allowed to take engineering courses in that program at UNF, regardless of their new major.

Students who are suspended from the SoE will be advised on selection of a new major if they remain in good standing with the university.

Process and Timeline for Appealing an SoE Suspension

Students who have been suspended from the School of Engineering will be notified through their official UNF email account within 2 weeks after final grades are posted for the semester. To file a suspension appeal, all communication from the student must take place using their official UNF email account. In order to appeal an SoE suspension, students must:

Meet with their academic advisor to acknowledge their suspension in writing and to complete the necessary forms for their appeal. If the student does not wish to appeal, they must officially change their major by meeting with the advisor of the department they wish to transfer to.

If the student wishes to appeal for reinstatement, they student must file a SoE Suspension Appeal Form with their academic advisor in the term prior to the term in which they intend to re-enroll. This form must be turned in to their academic advisor by the following deadlines:

Fall Reinstatement - Appeal form is due by June 30th

Spring Reinstatement - Appeal form is due by September 30th

Summer Reinstatement - Appeal form is due by February 28th.

Complete the entire appeal form, which must contain both a description of the circumstances that lead to the suspension as well as a discussion of the student's plan to ensure future academic success. Appeals for reinstatement to SoE must clearly demonstrate that a student has corrected inadequate academic performance. This can be accomplished through completion of courses at another university or time away from school.

Following receipt of Suspension Appeals Forms, the School of Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum Committee will review suspension cases and make a decision. Students will be informed of the committee's decision by an email to their official UNF email address.

If the student does not agree with the decision of the Undergraduate Committee, they may appeal to the Director of the School of Engineering within 10 calendar days of receiving the committee's decision. The student must submit their original appeal paperwork to the SoE Director using their UNF email account. The SoE Director will send a written response to the student with copies to the Undergraduate Curriculum committee within 10 calendar days of receiving the student appeal.

If the student does not agree with the decision of the SoE Director, they may appeal to the Dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction within 10 calendar days of receiving the results from the SoE Director. The student must submit their original appeal paperwork to the CCEC Dean using their UNF email account. The CCEC Dean will send a written response to the student with copies to the School of Engineering Director and Undergraduate Curriculum Committee withing 10 calendar days.

The decision of the Dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction shall be final.

Possible Reinstatement to the SoE after a Suspension Appeal is Granted

Students who are reinstated through the appeal process will be allowed to register in the term following the approval of the appeal. Students are responsible for completing all additional coursework and/or requirements provided to them through the appeals process in the timeline provided to do them. Failure to complete these requirements will result in their suspension being reinstated. If the student is placed on academic probation in any term after reinstatement, the student will be suspended without appeal, and MUST change their major.

Students who receive Grade Forgiveness or Term Forgiveness for the offending semester that caused their initial suspension will be removed from suspension status if the Grade Forgiveness or Term Forgiveness results in them no longer meeting the criteria for suspension from the School of Engineering. This can be done without an appeal, but Advisors must be notified by email of the grade/semester forgiveness. Grade and Term Forgiveness do not excuse an attempt at a course (See One Repeat Policy).

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School of Engineering Faculty

Alan Harris, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Director, School of Engineering
(904) 620-1390; Fax (904) 620-1391

Civil Engineering

• Christopher Brown, Ph.D., P.E., Professor
• William Dally, Ph.D., P.E., Professor
• Adel El-Safty, Ph.D., P.E., Professor
• Ryan Shamet, PhD., P.E., Assistant Professor
• Thobias Sando, Ph.D., P.E., Professor
• Raphael Crowley, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor
• Cigdem Akan, Ph.D., Associate Professor
• Ramin Shabanpour, PhD., Assistant Professor

• Juan Aceros, Ph.D., Associate Professor
• Alan Harris, Ph.D., Associate Professor
• O. Patrick Kreidl, Ph.D., Associate Professor
• Touria El Mezyani, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
• Brian Kopp, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
• Hemani Kaushal, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
• Mona Nasseri, PhD., Assistant Professor

• Osama Jadaan, PhD., Professor
• Paul D. Eason, Ph.D., P.E., Professor and Associate Dean
• Alexandra Schönning, Ph.D., Professor
• James H. Fletcher, Ph.D., Associate Professor
• John Nuszkowski, Ph.D., Associate Professor
• Grant Bevill, Ph.D., P.E., Assistant Professor
• Jutima Simsiriwong, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
• Brooke Sanford, PhD., Instructor
• Steve Andrepont, M.S., Instructor and Fabrication Lab Manager

Advanced Manufacturing

• Steve Stagon, PhD., Associate Professor
• Gokan May, PhD., Assistant Professor
• Amir MajidiRad, PhD., Assistant Professor

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School of Engineering Programs

SoE Undergraduate Programs

All BS Degrees in Engineering require 120 credits. Students should meet with an advisor to determine which specific General Education courses must be completed along with the major specific requirements linked below.

• Advanced Manufacturing, BS - Program Description
• Civil Engineering, BS - Program Description
• Electrical Engineering, BS - Program Description
• Mechanical Engineering, BS - Program Description
• Undergraduate Course Descriptions

School of Engineering Graduate Programs

• SOE Graduate Program Information
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering - CE Graduate Program Information
  • Civil Engineering, MSCE
  • Civil Engineering/Port and Coastal Engineering, MSCE
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering - EE Graduate Program Information
  • Electrical Engineering, MSEE
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - ME Graduate Program Information
  • Mechanical Engineering, MSME
• Graduate Course Descriptions

Engineering Program Information by Major

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Advanced Manufacturing (AM) is focused on the process of creating real tangible products from raw materials. Manufacturing engineers are responsible for working across disciplines to design, implement, optimize, and sustain processes and systems that produce goods. Careers in AM span sectors such as automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and consumer goods in areas such as controls, robotics, automation, design for manufacturability, QA/QC, manufacturing systems, advanced machining, and additive manufacturing. AM at UNF was launched in 2021, modeled off the successful CE, EE, and ME BS degree programs, and is targeting ABET accreditation as soon as eligible. AM faculty and students work closely with top tier companies in the Southeast US and across the country.

Civil Engineering Program

Accreditation

The BS degree in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Academic Programs:

BS Degree Civil Engineering 
MS Degree Civil Engineering
MS Degree Coastal and Port Engineering

Electrical Engineering Program

Accreditation

The BS Degree in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Academic Programs:

BS Degree Electrical Engineering
MS Degree Electrical Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering Program

Accreditation

The BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

BS Degree Mechanical Engineering

MS Degree Mechanical Engineering

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School of Engineering Graduate Program Information

Mission

The mission of the School of Engineering Master of Science Programs is to prepare students to function in a demanding technical environment where their advanced engineering education will allow them to solve substantial problems in their field of expertise. Through our commitment to engineering application and research and encouraging students to participate in such activities we will provide opportunities for expanded content knowledge and development of critical thinking skills inside and outside of classroom settings. Students graduating with an M.S. in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering will receive the education that allows them to pursue a doctoral degree.

Learning Outcomes

Content/Discipline Specific Knowledge

• Upon program completion, students will:
  be able to apply advanced engineering techniques to identify and solve technical problems.

Knowledge of the Literature of the Discipline

• Upon program completion, students will:
  • be able to conduct literature review on a topic relevant to the area of study and to condense such review into a cohesive essay.

Ability to engage in Independent Learning or Scholarship

• Upon program completion, students will:
  • be able to form conclusions and recommendations of results obtained through advanced engineering analyses, modeling, and/or experimentation.

Demonstration of intermediate to advanced level Professional Skills

• Upon program completion, students will:
  • be able to communicate technical data, analyses, and conclusions to a technical audience.

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Outcomes Assessment

The learning outcomes listed above involve depth of knowledge within a specific area of the student's chosen engineering discipline, critical thinking ability, and communications skills. These outcomes are achieved by the successful completion of a cohesive program. Depending on the major specific program requirements, students choose to either complete a thesis (thesis option) or take additional courses approved by the program (non-thesis option). The master's thesis is an original work that adds to the understanding of an engineering problem. It requires the deep knowledge and critical thinking skills developed in the program of study to advance engineering knowledge or solve an engineering problem. The successful completion of a thesis requires well-developed writing and oral communications skills. This capstone experience in conjunction with successfully completed course work measures the outcomes enumerated above for the students choosing the thesis option. Students choosing the non-thesis option will complete additional course work in place of the thesis to further deepen their understanding of the engineering discipline. Successfully completed course work measures the outcomes enumerated above.

Graduate Admission

Special Notes about the program:

Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or its demonstrable equivalent to be admitted into the Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical programs, respectively.

University requirements:

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.

Additional program requirements:

1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. GRE scores (GRE Scores are waived for Civil Engineering if the applicant has passed the FE or the PE exam)
   • Prior to July 1, 2011: 380 verbal, 630 quantitative score
   • After July 1, 2011: 145 verbal, 150 quantitative
3. Three letters of recommendations
   • At least one letter must come from a professor at the applicant's undergraduate institution

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum requirements are as follows for applicants from non-English speaking countries:

• 550 paper-based test, or
• 213 computer-based test, or
• 80 internet-based test

Students should be aware that admission into any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis. Students meeting minimum requirements may be denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion. Likewise, students may be considered for admission as an exception if stated admissions criteria are not met.

For complete details on graduate admission, refer to the UNF Graduate School's webpages for:

• Civil Engineering
• Civil Engineering/Port and Coastal Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

General Requirements

MS Engineering Requirements: (30 credit hours)
The Engineering master's degree consists of a minimum of 30.0 credit hours.
Students select from one of two degree options: (1) thesis or (2) non-thesis for Civil Engineering (Port and Coastal requires a Thesis).
Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering both require a Master Thesis.

All programs of study must be approved by the Engineering Program Graduate Director prior to the end of the second semester of graduate study.

UNF Conditions for the degree:

For more details on the below and additional conditions, please refer to The Graduate School.

1. A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained. If the GPA falls below 3.0, probation will result.
2. At least 18.0 hours of coursework at the 6000-level must be applied toward the degree.
3. All coursework for a graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree must be completed within six years of a master's degree-seeking student being admitted to a graduate program. All exceptions must be approved by the student's Graduate Program Director and the Dean of the Graduate School.

School of Engineering Conditions for the degree:

1. All coursework must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
2. A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained. If the GPA falls below 3.0, academic probation will result.
3. No more than 6.0 hours of transfer coursework can be applied to the degree, with the following exception:
   • A student may transfer up to 12 credit hours from online graduate courses taken within the Florida State University System, provided that the total of all transferred courses does not exceed 12 credit hours.
   • A student may not receive 5000-level credit for a cross-listed 4000/5000-level course previously completed at the 4000-level. Exceptions to this rule may be considered with documented evidence of significant and appropriate differences in content between the courses.

Student Graduate Advisor and Graduate Committee

Each graduate thesis student will need a graduate advisor. This advisor should be chosen based on the student's area of interest and the faculty member's area of expertise. The program of study should list the graduate advisor no later than by the end of the second semester of graduate study. Before a graduate advisor is chosen, the Engineering Program Graduate Director will serve as the graduate advisor. The graduate advisor must be a member of the Graduate Faculty and a tenure-track or tenured professor in the appropriate engineering program. The graduate advisor and student will choose a supervisory committee that will be made up of two tenure-track or tenured UNF engineering professors in the student's chosen discipline and members of the Graduate Faculty, and one outside member who must be a tenure-track or tenured professor at UNF or other regionally accredited academic institution. Additional members may be added from industry or affiliated faculty in the School of Engineering, if approved by the graduate advisor. The graduate advisor will serve as chair of the committee. The graduate advisor also approves the selection of the thesis.

Each graduate non-thesis student is advised to have a graduate advisor in the student's field of study. The Engineering Program Graduate Program Director will serve as the advisor for those students who have not yet selected a Graduate Advisor in their field of study.

Thesis Option

The master's thesis is an original work that adds to the understanding of an engineering problem. The supervisory committee approves the thesis topic. Completion of a thesis is an intense experience and most students will find that much of their academic effort for at least two semesters will focus on its completion. The thesis is presented at an oral defense that includes the supervisory committee and others from the university community. The supervisory committee determines if the defense was successful and the thesis is acceptable. For more information see the School of Engineering Thesis Committee Policies and Guidelines.

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Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)

The program of study consists of 30 credit hours. All programs of study must be approved by the graduate program director before the end of the second semester of graduate study. Programs of study may be modified with the approval of the graduate program director. All programs of study must contain at least 18 credits of 6000-level courses (including thesis credits, if applicable).

Master of Science in Port & Coastal Engineering

The program of study consists of 30 credit hours. All programs of study must be approved by the graduate program director before the end of the second semester of graduate study. Programs of study may be modified with the approval of the graduate program director.

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

The program of study consists of 30 credit hours. While there are no formal tracks or concentrations in the MSEE program, the program of study generally focuses on communications, computer, or controls and signal processing. All programs of study must be approved by the graduate program director before the end of the second semester of graduate study. Programs of study may be modified with the approval of the graduate program director. All programs of study must contain at least 18 credit hours of 6000-level courses (including thesis credits, if applicable).

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

The program of study consists of 30 credits. While there are no formal tracks or concentrations in the MSME program, the program of study generally focuses on the machine sciences, thermofluids, manufacturing and materials engineering. All programs of study must be approved by the graduate program director before the end of the second semester of graduate study. Programs of study may be modified with the approval of the graduate program director. All programs of study must contain at least 18 credits of 6000-level courses (including thesis credits, if applicable).

Mechanical Engineering BSMS Accelerated Program

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