Engineering and Science Undergraduate Programs

The Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science and Science

Undergraduate Programs

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

The Stevens engineering curriculum is rooted in a tradition that has set it apart since the founding of the Institute in 1870, yet it remains responsive to the changing demands of the workplace into which one graduates. The Stevens tradition recognizes the value of a broad core curriculum that provides significant breadth in engineering, the sciences, and the humanities, combined with the necessary depth in your chosen engineering discipline.

To meet these goals, the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science and Science offers a demanding curriculum. It prepares you technically and instills a work ethic that has proven of considerable value to our graduates throughout their lives. In addition to strong technical competencies in general engineering and the specific discipline, the curriculum teaches key competencies that are highly valued by employers. These include strong problem-solving skills, effective team-participation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, in both written and oral modes.

A major vehicle for achieving these competencies in the engineering curriculum is the Design Spine. The Design Spine is a sequence of design courses each semester; initially it is integrated with science and engineering core courses and, in future semesters, the discipline-specific program. Design is at the heart of engineering. Design activities allow you to gain confidence in applying and reinforcing the knowledge learned in the classroom.

As an engineering student, you take core courses for the first three semesters. The choice of the engineering discipline in which you will concentrate is made late in the third semester. You are provided many opportunities to explore the various engineering fields.

You may choose to specialize in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, as well as engineering management. A program in engineering is also available which presently has concentrations in information systems engineering, naval engineering, and biomedical engineering.

A strength of the Stevens engineering curriculum is the requirement for a significant thread of humanities and general education courses throughout the four-year program. You may take advantage of this as a platform to pursue a minor or to pursue the double degree program, a B.A. degree in addition to the B.E. degree.

The following pages outline the structure of the engineering curriculum by semester, showing core course and technical elective requirements. Specific concentrations are described by the department, as are requirements for their minor programs.

Mission and Objectives
The Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science and Science seeks to be globally recognized as an engineering and science school that educates students to have the breadth and depth required to lead in their chosen profession, and leads in the development of important new knowledge and new technologies and their integration into the fabric of society by the various education and innovation pathways we support.

The graduates of the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science shall:

Demonstrate technical competence in engineering design and analysis consistent with the practice of a specialist and with the broad perspective of the generalist;
Develop the hallmarks of professional conduct, including a keen cognizance of ethical choices, together with the confidence and skills to lead, to follow, and to transmit ideas effectively; and

Inculcate learning as a lifelong activity and as a means to the creative discovery, development, and implementation of technology.

Our graduate programs prepare students to:

Expand the scope of their professional activities in academia, industry, and government and increase the diversity of their careers; and
Create and transfer knowledge through cutting-edge research and succeed in bringing innovations to the marketplace.

Course Sequence
The general template of the engineering curriculum for all programs is as follows:

Freshman Year
Term I
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
CH 115	General Chemistry I	3	0	6	3
CH 117	General Chemistry Lab I	0	3	0	1
MA 115	Math Analysis I	3	0	6	3
E 101	Eng. Experiences I#	1	0	0	0
E 121	Engineering Design I	0	3	2	2
E 120	Engineering Graphics	0	2	2	1
E 115	Intro. to Programming	1	1.5	3	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3
	# Credit applied in E 102

TOTAL		11	9.5	25	15

Term II
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
Science	Science Elective I (1)	3	0	6	3
E 102	Eng. Experiences II#	1	0	0	1
MA 116	Math Analysis II	3	0	6	3
PEP 111	Physics I	3	0	6	3
E 122	Engineering Design II	0	3	3	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3
	# Credit for E 101 and 102

TOTAL		13	3	27	15

Sophomore Year
Term III
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
MA 221	Differential Equations	4	0	8	4
PEP 112	Physics II	3	0	6	3
E 126	Mechanics of Solids	4	0	8	4
E 245	Circuits & Systems	2	3	7	3
E 231	Engineering Design III	0	3	2	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		16	6	37	19

Term IV
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
MA 227	Multivariate Calculus	3	0	6	3
	OR approved alternative**
E 232	Engineering Design IV	2	3	7	3
E 234	Thermodynamics**	3	0	6	3
Science	Science Elective II (1)	2	3	7	3
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		16	6	38	18

Junior Year
Term V
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
E 342	Transport/Fluid Mech.**	3	3	6	4
E 344	Materials Processing	3	0	6	3
E 321	Engineering Design V	0	3	2	2
E 243	Probability & Statistics	3	0	6	3
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		15	6	32	18

Term VI
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
E 345	Modeling & Simulation‡	3	0	6	3
E 355	Engineering Economics	3	3	6	4
E 322	Engineering Design VI‡	1	3	5	2
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
G.E.	General Elective (2)	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		16	6	35	18

Senior Year
Term VII
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
G.E.	General Elective (2)	3	0	6	3
E 423	Engineering Design VII‡	0	8	4	3
T.G.	Technogenesis Core**	3	0	6	3
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3

Total		15	8	34	18
Term VIII
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
G.E.	General Elective (2)	3	0	6	3
E 424	Engineering Design VIII‡	0	8	4	3
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		12	8	28	15

** Core option – specific course determined by engineering program
‡ Discipline-specific course
(1) Basic Science electives – note: engineering programs may have specific requirements
- one elective must have a laboratory component
- two electives from the same science field cannot be selected
(2) General Education Electives – chosen by the student
- can be used towards a minor or option
- can be applied to research or approved international studies

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The following are requirements for graduation of all engineering students and are not included for academic credit. They will appear on the student record as pass/fail.

Physical Education
All engineering students must complete a minimum of three semester credits of Physical Education (P.E.). A large number of activities are offered in lifetime, team, and wellness areas. Students must complete at least one course in their first semester at Stevens; the other two can be completed at any time, although it is recommended that this be done within the first half of the students' program of study. Students can enroll in more than the minimum required P.E. for graduation and are encouraged to do so.

Participation in varsity sports can be used to satisfy the full P.E. requirement.

Participation in supervised, competitive club sports can be used to satisfy up to two credits of the P.E. requirement with approval from the P.E. Coordinator.

English Language Proficiency
All students must satisfy an English Language proficiency requirement.

PLEASE NOTE: A comprehensive Communications Program has been implemented for the Class of 2009 and later. This may influence how the English Language Proficiency requirement is met. Details will be added when available.

ENGINEERING PROGRAM

The B.E. in Engineering is founded on the strength of the extensive Stevens core curriculum in exposing students to a breadth of engineering topics while allowing for concentration in an engineering area. In this regard it allows for a somewhat more flexible program than is typically available in a specialized B.E. program. At present, concentrations are offered in Information Systems Engineering, Naval Engineering, and in Biomedical Engineering under the Engineering program.* Several technical electives within the program can be tailored to a student's interests under the guidance of the program faculty advisor.

*Note: This program differs from the recently instituted specialized B.E. program in biomedical engineering. The latter is not yet eligible for accreditation.

Engineering with a concentration in Information Systems Engineering

The School of Systems and Enterprises (SSE) and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science jointly offer an Information Systems Engineering (ISE) concentration under the Engineering Program in the undergraduate curriculum.
The goal of the ISE concentration is to produce graduates with a broad engineering foundation who can be effective in the analysis, design, construction, implementation, and management of information systems. A student can choose either a focus area in information systems management (ISM) or networked information systems (NIM). Students taking the NIS focus will, in general, take their senior design sequences with students in the Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering (CPE) program. Whereas, those students taking the ISM focus will take their senior design sequence with students in the Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Management (BEEM) program. The following lists typical electives within each focus. Other appropriate electives can be chosen with the approval of a faculty advisor.

Network Information Systems (NIS)
Electives for the NIS focus can be selected from any ECE undergraduate or 500-level courses consistent with the themes of networks, information, and networked information systems. When appropriate, courses from other academic programs can also be used, with a maximum of 2 courses from other academic programs. The Director of the ECE Department serves as advisor to students in this focus area and electives must be approved by the ECE Director.

Information Systems Management (ISM)
Rapid advancements in technology and dynamic markets and the changing business environment have created increased demand for professionals who can manage and deliver information systems. This demand has been accelerated by new competition, shorter product life cycles, and more complex and specialized markets.

EM 301 Accounting and Business Analysis (Fall of junior year)
EM 385 Innovative System Design (Spring of junior year)
EM 360 Total Quality Management (Spring of senior year)

The mission of the Bachelor of Engineering with a concentration in ISE (BEISE) Program is to provide an education based on a strong engineering core, complemented by studies in business, computer engineering, systems, and management, and to provide systems professional who can develop, lead, and evolve information resources partnering with corporate management. ISE graduates are prepared to work at the interface between engineering and management to design and build innovative new products and services which balance the rival requirements of competitive performance/cost and practical constraints imposed by available technologies.
The objectives of the BEISE program can be summarized as follows:

ISE graduates have a strong general engineering foundation and are able to use modern technological tools while working on complex multidisciplinary problems.
ISE graduates will have assumed leadership positions in their chosen areas of work using knowledge gained from their information systems education.
ISE graduates effectively work in teams on projects to solve real world problems. This effort can involve information research, the use of project management tools and techniques, and the economic justification of the solution that is effectively communicated in a written or oral project report/business proposal that is presented to the client.
ISE graduates will be proficient in the systematic exploration of the design space to achieve optimized designs.
ISE graduates possess the ethics, knowledge, skills, and attributes to define, design, develop, and manage resources, processes, and complex systems needed to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Engineering – Concentration in Information Systems Engineering

Freshman Year
Term I
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
CH 115	General Chemistry I	3	0	6	3
CH 117	General Chemistry Lab I	0	3	0	1
MA 115	Calculus I	3	0	6	3
E 101	Eng. Experiences I#	1	0	0	0
E 121	Engineering Design I	0	3	2	2
E 120	Engineering Graphics	0	2	2	1
E 115	Intro. to Programming	1	1.5	3	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3
	# Credit applied in E 102

TOTAL		11	9.5	25	15

Term II
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
Science	Science Elective I (1)	3	0	6	3
E 102	Eng. Experiences II#	1	0	0	1
MA 116	Calculus II	3	0	6	3
PEP 111	Physics I	3	0	6	3
E 122	Engineering Design II	0	3	3	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3
	# Credit for E 101 and 102

TOTAL		13	3	27	15

Sophomore Year
Term III
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
MA 221	Differential Equations	4	0	8	4
PEP 112	Physics II	3	0	6	3
E 126	Mechanics of Solids	4	0	8	4
E 245	Circuits & Systems	2	3	7	3
E 231	Engineering Design III	0	3	2	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		16	6	37	19

Term IV
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
MA 227	Multivariate Calculus**	3	0	6	3
E 232	Engineering Design IV	2	3	7	3
E 234	Thermodynamics**	3	0	6	3
Science	Science Elective II (1)	2	3	7	3
EM 275	Project Management‡	3	0	6	3
MA 134	Discrete Math	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		16	6	38	18

Junior Year
Term V
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
EE or CE 342	Trans. Phen./Fluid Mech.**	3	3	6	4
E 344	Materials Processing	3	0	6	3
E 321	Engineering Design V	0	3	2	2
E 243	Probability & Statistics	3	0	6	3
CPE 360	Computational Algorithms and Data Structures	3	0	6	3
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		15 (16)	3 (6)	32	18

Term VI
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
EM 345 or CPE 345	Modeling & Simulation‡	3	0	6	3
E 355	Engineering Economics	3	3	6	4
E 322	Engineering Design VI‡	1	3	5	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3
T.E.	Science Elective‡	3	0	7	3
G.E.	General Elective (2)	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		16	6	36	18

Senior Year
Term VII
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
EM 435	Business Process Reengineering‡	3	0	6	3
CPE 490	Information Systems Eng. I‡	3	0	6	3
G.E.	General Elective. (2)	3	0	6	3
E 423	Engineering Design VII‡	1	7	4	3
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3
SYS/CPE xxx	Information Data Systems‡	3	0	6	3

Total		16	7	34	18
Term VIII
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
T.G.	Technogenesis Core**	3	0	6	3
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
G.E.	General Elective (2)	3	0	6	3
E 424	Engineering Design VIII‡	1	7	4	3
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		13	7	28	15

** Core option – specific course determined by engineering program
‡ Discipline-specific course
(1) Basic Science Electives – note: engineering programs may have specific requirements
- one elective must have a laboratory component
- two electives from the same science field cannot be selected
(2) General Education Electives – chosen by the student
- can be used towards a minor or option
- can be applied to research or approved international studies

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The following are requirements for graduation of all engineering students and are not included for academic credit. They will appear on the student record as pass/fail.

Physical Education
All engineering students must complete a minimum of three semester credits of Physical Education (P.E.). A large number of activities are offered in lifetime, team, and wellness areas. Students must complete at least one course in their first semester at Stevens; the other two can be completed at any time, although it is recommended that this be done within the first half of the students’ program of study. Students can enroll in more than the minimum required P.E. for graduation and are encouraged to do so.

Participation in varsity sports can be used to satisfy the full P.E. requirement.

Participation in supervised, competitive club sports can be used to satisfy up to two credits of the P.E. requirement with approval from the P.E. Coordinator.

English Language Proficiency
All students must satisfy an English Language proficiency requirement.

Naval Engineering
Naval Engineering is a broad-based engineering discipline that involves the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of surface and sub-surface ships, ocean structures, and shore facilities. Although these vessels and facilities are traditionally employed in the defense of the nation, many are also employed in the support of the civilian (commercial) Marine Transportation System. Because of the complexities of today’s naval and civilian vessels and supporting infrastructure, the naval engineer must possess a strong background in the physical sciences, mathematics, and modeling, as well as the more specialized fields of naval architecture, marine engineering, systems engineering, and environmental engineering.

Mission and Objectives
The mission of the naval engineering program at Stevens is to develop innovative engineers capable of international leadership in the profession. The educational program emphasizes design innovation, trans-disciplinary study, a systems perspective on complex ship and infrastructure designs, lifelong learning and opportunities for international study and internships. As is the case for the other Stevens engineering programs, the naval engineering program includes a broad-based core engineering curriculum and a substantial experience in the humanities.

The program is conducted in concert with the Stevens leadership in the Office of Naval Research–sponsored Atlantic Center for the Innovative Design and Control of Small Ships and in collaboration with University College London.

The objectives of the naval engineering program are provided in terms of our expectations for our graduates. Within several years of graduation, they will:

Be recognized as among the most innovative designers and project managers in the world;
Be thoroughly aware of, and knowledgeable in dealing with, environmental, social, ethical, and economic impacts of their projects;
Augment their knowledge through professional and cultural continuing education; and
Be active in leadership roles within their professional and technical societies.

Engineering with a concentration in Naval Engineering

Building on its research strengths and long-term leadership in the fields of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Stevens is well-positioned to offer a unique program in Naval Engineering under the auspices of the broad-based Engineering curriculum. The program is offered as a concentration under the Engineering program and makes extensive use of the Davidson Laboratory’s world-class experimental and modeling facilities. Emphasis is on the applied sciences and engineering courses that provide the groundwork for true innovation in ship design. The program culminates in a comprehensive, one-year ship design project that includes hands-on physical modeling in the towing tank and computer modeling using CFD codes resident in the Laboratory.

ENGINEERING – Concentration in Naval Engineering

Course Sequence

Freshman Year
Term I
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
CH 115	General Chemistry I	3	0	6	3
CH 117	General Chemistry Lab I	0	3	0	1
MA 115	Math Analysis I	3	0	6	3
E 101	Engineering Experiences I#	1	0	0	0
E 121	Engineering Design I	0	3	2	2
E 120	Engineering Graphics	0	2	2	1
E 115	Intro. to Programming	1	1.5	3	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3
	# Credit applied in E102

TOTAL		11	9.5	25	15

Term II
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
Science	Science Elective I (1)	3	0	6	3
E 102	Eng. Experiences II#	1	0	0	1
MA 116	Math Analysis II	3	0	6	3
PEP 111	Physics I	3	0	6	3
E 122	Engineering Design II	0	3	3	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3
	# Credit for E 101 and 102

TOTAL		13	3	27	15

Sophomore Year
Term III
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
MA 221	Differential Equations	4	0	8	4
PEP 112	Physics II	3	0	6	3
E 126	Mechanics of Solids	4	0	8	4
E 245	Circuits & Systems	2	3	7	3
E 231	Engineering Design III	0	3	2	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		16	6	37	19

Term IV
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
MA 227	Multivariate Calculus or approved alternative**	3	0	6	3
E 232	Engineering Design IV	2	3	7	3
E 234	Thermodynamics**	3	0	6	3
Science	Science Elective II (1)	2	3	7	3
CE 373	Structural Analysis	3	0	6	3
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		16	6	38	18

Junior Year
Term V
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
CE 342	Transport/Fluid Mechanics**	3	3	6	4
E 344	Materials Processing	3	0	6	3
E 321	Engineering Design V	0	3	2	2
E 243	Probability and Statistics	3	0	6	3
OE 524	Introduction to Ship Design and Shipbuilding	3	0	6	3
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		15	6	32	18

Term VI
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
OE 528	Computer-Aided Ship Design	3	0	6	3
E 355	Engineering Economics	3	3	6	4
NE 322	Engineering Design VI (Ship Design)	1	3	5	2
OE 525	Principles of Naval Architecture	3	0	6	3
OE 620	Marine Structures	3	0	6	3
G.E.	General Elective (2)	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		16	6	35	18

Senior Year
Term VII
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
OE 527	Laboratory in Naval Architecture	3	0	6	3
G.E.	General Elective (2)	3	0	6	3
NE 423	Engineering Design VII (Ship Design)	1	7	4	3
T.G.	Technogenesis Core**	3	0	6	3
OE xxx	Total Ship Design	3	0	6	3

Total		16	7	34	18
Term VIII
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
OE xxx	Total Ship Design	3	0	6	3
G.E.	General Elective (2)	3	0	6	3
NE 424	Engineering Design VIII (Ship Design)	1	7	4	3
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		13	7	28	15

Participation in varsity sports can be used to satisfy the full P.E. requirement.

Participation in supervised, competitive club sports can be used to satisfy up to two credits of the P.E. requirement with approval from the P.E. Coordinator.

English Language Proficiency
All students must satisfy an English Language proficiency requirement.

Engineering with a Concentration in Biomedical Engineering

Freshman Year
Term I
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
CH 115	General Chemistry I	3	0	6	3
CH 117	General Chemistry Lab I	0	3	0	1
MA 115	Math Analysis I	3	0	6	3
E 101	Eng. Experiences I#	1	0	0	0
E 121	Engineering Design I	0	3	2	2
E 120	Engineering Graphics	0	2	2	1
E 115	Intro. to Programming	1	1.5	3	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3
	# Credit applied in E 102

TOTAL		11	9.5	25	15

Term II
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
CH 116	General Chemistry II (1)	3	0	6	3
CH 118	Gen. Chem. Lab II (1)	0	3	0	1
E 102	Eng. Experiences II#	1	0	0	1
MA 116	Math Analysis II	3	0	6	3
PEP 111	Physics I	3	0	6	3
E 122	Engineering Design II	0	3	3	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3
	# Credit for E 101 & 102

TOTAL		13	6	27	16

Sophomore Year
Term III
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
MA 221	Differential Equations	4	0	8	4
PEP 112	Physics II	3	0	6	3
E 126	Mechanics of Solids	4	0	8	4
E 245	Circuits & Systems	2	3	7	3
E 231	Engineering Design III	0	3	2	2
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3
TOTAL		16	6	37	19

Term IV
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
MA 227	Multivariate Calculus or approved alternative**	3	0	6	3
E 232	Engineering Design IV	2	3	7	3
E 234	Thermodynamics	3	0	6	3
BME 306	Introduction to BME	3	0	6	3
CH 281	Biology and Biotechnology	3	0	6	3
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		17	3	37	18

Junior Year
Term V
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
CH 241	Organic Chemistry I	3	4	6	4
E 344	Materials Processing	3	0	6	3
E 321	Engineering Design V	0	3	2	2
ME 342	Fluid Mechanics	3	3	6	4
CH 381	Cell Biology	3	3	6	4
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		15	13	32	20

Term VI
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
E 355	Engineering Economics	3	3	6	4
ME 322	Design VI‡	1	3	5	2
ME 255	Dynamics	3	0	6	3
CH 382	Biological Systems	3	3	6	4
CH 242	Organic Chemistry II (1)	3	4	6	4
G.E.	General Elective (2)	3	0	6	3
(1) Required for BME Majors in place of Basic Science Elective
TOTAL		16	13	35	20

Senior Year
Term VII
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
G.E.	General Elective (2)	3	0	6	3
	Elective	3	0	6	3
ME 423	Design VII ‡a	0	8	4	3
T.G.	Technogenesis Core**	3	0	6	3
E 243	Probability and Statistics	3	0	6	3
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	4	3

TOTAL		15	8	32	18
Term VIII
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Study	Sem. Cred.
ME 345	Modeling and Simulation	3	0	6	3
T.E.	Technical Elective‡	3	0	6	3
G.E.	General Elective (2)	3	0	6	3
ME 424	Design VIII‡a	1	7	4	3
HUM	Humanities	3	0	6	3

TOTAL		13	7	28	15

** Core option – specific course determined by engineering program
‡ Discipline-specific course
a Biomedical Engineering-oriented Senior Design Project required
(1) Basic Science Electives – note: engineering programs may have specific requirements
- one elective must have a laboratory component
- two electives from the same science field cannot be selected
(2) General Education Electives – chosen by the student
- can be used towards a minor or option
- can be applied to research or approved international studies

Physical Education
All engineering students must complete a minimum of three semester credits of Physical Education (P.E.). A large number of activities are offered in lifetime, team, and wellness areas. Students must complete at least one course in their first semester at Stevens; the other two can be completed at any time, although it is recommended that this be done within the first half of the students’ program of study. Students can enroll in more than the minimum required P.E. for graduation and are encouraged to do so.

Participation in varsity sports can be used to satisfy the full P.E. requirement.

Participation in supervised, competitive club sports can be used to satisfy up to two credits of the P.E. requirement with approval from the P.E. Coordinator.

English Language Proficiency
All students must satisfy an English Language proficiency requirement.

DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAM
Students may elect to pursue a B.E. degree concurrently with a B.S. degree, or a second B.E. degree. You must satisfy all of the requirements for both degrees (including two Senior Design sequences for the case of two B.E. degrees), and complete at least 24 credits beyond the higher of the two program requirements. Two study plans are required for this option.

Core Curriculum

E 101-102 Engineering Experiences I-II
(1-0-1)
This is a two-semester course that consists of a set of engineering experiences, such as lectures, small group sessions, on-line modules, and visits. Students are required to complete a specified number of experiences each semester and are given credit at the end of the semester. The goal is to introduce students to the engineering profession, engineering disciplines, college success strategies, Stevens research and other engaging activities, and to Technogenesis.

E 115 Introduction to Programming for Engineers
(1-1.5-2)
An introduction to the use of an advanced programming language for use in engineering applications, using C++ as the basic programming language, and Microsoft Visual C++ as the program development environment. Topics covered include basic syntax (data types and structures, input/output instructions, arithmetic instructions, loop constructs, functions, subroutines, etc.) needed to solve basic engineering problems, as well as an introduction to advanced topics (use of files, principles of objects and classes, libraries, etc.). Algorithmic thinking for development of computational programs and control programs from mathematical and other representations of the problems will be developed. Basic concepts of computer architectures impacting the understanding of a high-level programming language will be covered. Basic concepts of a microcontroller architecture impacting the use of a high-level programming language for development of microcontroller software will be covered, drawing specifically on the microcontroller used in E 121 (Engineering Design I). Corequisites: E 120, E 121.

E 120 Engineering Graphics
(0-2-1)
Engineering graphics: principles of orthographic and auxiliary projections, pictorial presentation of engineering designs, dimensioning and tolerance, sectional and detail views, assembly drawings, descriptive geometry, engineering figures and graphs, and solid modeling introduction to computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) using numerically-controlled (NC) machines. Corequisites: E 115, E 121.

E 121 Engineering Design I
(0-3-2)
This course introduces students to the process of design and seeks to engage their enthusiasm for engineering from the beginning of the program. The engineering method is used in the design and manufacture of a product. Product dissection is exploited to evaluate how others have solved design problems. Development is started on competencies in professional practice topics, primarily: effective group participation, project management, cost estimation, communication skills, and ethics. Engineering Design I is linked to and taught concurrently with the Engineering Graphics course. Engineering graphics are used in the design projects, and the theme of "fit to form" is developed. Corequisites: E 115, E 120.

E 122 Engineering Design II
(0-3-2)
This course continues the freshman year experience in design. The engineering method introduced in Engineering Design I is reinforced. Further introduction of professional practice topics are linked to their application and testing in case studies and project work. Prerequisite: E 121.

E 126 Mechanics of Solids
(4-0-4)
Fundamental concepts of particle statics, equivalent force systems, equilibrium of rigid bodies, analysis of trusses and frames, forces in beam and machine parts, stress and strain, tension, shear and bending moment, flexure, combined loading, energy methods, and statically indeterminate structures. Prerequisites: PEP 111, MA 115. Corequisites: E 231.

E 127 Mechanics of Solids (Statics Module)
Fundamental concepts of particle statics, equivalent force systems, equilibrium of rigid bodies, analysis of trusses and frames, forces in beam and machine parts, stress and strain, tension, shear and bending moment, flexure, combined loading, energy methods, and statically indeterminate structures. Prerequisites: PEP 111, MA 115.

E 128 Mechanics of Solids (Strength of Materials Module)
Fundamental concepts of particle statics, equivalent force systems, equilibrium of rigid bodies, analysis of trusses and frames, forces in beam and machine parts, stress and strain, tension, shear and bending moment, flexure, combined loading, energy methods, and statically indeterminate structures. Prerequisites: PEP 101 or PEP 111, MA 115, and E 127.

E 231 Engineering Design III
(0-3-2)
This course continues the experiential sequence in design. Design projects are linked with Mechanics of Solids topics taught concurrently. Core design themes are further developed. Prerequisite: E 122. Corequisite: E 126.

E 232 Engineering Design IV
(2-3-3)
This course continues the experiential sequence in design. Design projects are in, and lectures address the area of, Electronics and Instrumentation. Core design themes are further developed. Prerequisites: E 231, E 245.

E 234 Thermodynamics
(3-0-3)
Concepts of heat and work; First and Second Laws for closed and open systems including steady processes and cycles; thermodynamic properties of substances and interrelationships; phase change and phase equilibrium; chemical reactions and chemical equilibrium; and representative applications. Prerequisites: PEP 111, CH 115, and MA 115.

E 243 Probability and Statistics for Engineers
(3-0-3)
Descriptive statistics; pictorial and tabular methods; measures of location and of variability; sample space and events; probability and independence; Bayes' formula; discrete random variables; densities and moments; normal, gamma, exponential, and Weibull distributions; distribution of the sum and average of random sample; the central limit theorem; confidence intervals for the mean and the variance; hypothesis testing and p-values; and applications for prediction in a regression model. A statistical computer package is used throughout the course for teaching and for project assignments. Prerequisite: MA 116.

E 245 Circuits and Systems
(2-3-3)
Ideal circuit elements; Kirchoff laws and nodal analysis; source transformations; Thevenin/Norton theorems; operational amplifiers; response of RL, RC, and RLC circuits; sinusoidal sources and steady state analysis; analysis in frequent domain; average and RMS power; linear and ideal transformers; linear models for transistors and diodes; analysis in the s-domain; Laplace transforms; and transfer functions. Prerequisite: PEP 112. Corequisite: MA 221.

E 246 Electronics and Instrumentation
(3-0-3)
Review of AC analysis, phasors, power, energy, node equations, transformers, maximum power transfer, and Laplace transforms; Fourier series and transforms; filters; Bode plots; op-amps, ideal, difference, summing, and integrating; Wheatstone bridge; strain gauge; position and pressure transducers; thermistors; instrumentation amplifiers; ideal diodes, full and half-wave rectifiers; battery eliminator design; non-ideal diodes, non-linear analysis; junction transistors, DC models, saturation, and cut-off; Boolean algebra; logic gates; and A to D converters. Prerequisite: E 245. This course will not be required for the class of 2009 and later.

E 301- E 302 International Educational Experiences I-II (3-0-3)
This course designation provides a vehicle to award general elective academic credit to approved international educational experiences that meet School of Engineering and Science/engineering program educational outcomes, but would not otherwise be transferable as equivalent to a Stevens course or courses. Multiple activities can be combined for approval if they present a coherent whole that addresses school/program outcomes. The program or activities must be approved for credit by the School of Engineering and Science Education and Assessment Committee.

E 321 Engineering Design V
(0-3-2)
This course includes both experimentation and open-ended design problems that are integrated with the Materials Processing course taught concurrently. Core design themes are further developed. Corequisite: E 344.

E 322 Engineering Design VI
[Discipline-Specific]
(1-3-2)
This course allows each discipline to address design topics specific to their discipline. The latter part of this course is structured to allow for project selection, team formation, and preparation of a proposal suitable for submission to a potential sponsor for the senior design capstone project. Core design themes are further developed. Prerequisite: E 321. Corequisites: E 345 (discipline-specific) and E 355.

E 342 Transport/Fluid Mechanics
[Discipline-Specific]
(3-3-4)
Offered as a specific departmental course, e.g., see Mechanical Engineering departmental listing.

E 344 Materials Processing
(3-0-3)
An introduction is provided to the important engineering properties of materials, to the scientific understanding of those properties, and to the methods of controlling them. This is provided in the context of the processing of materials to produce products. Prerequisites: CH 115. Corequisite: E 321

E 345 Modeling and Simulation
[Discipline-Specific]
(3-0-3)
Development of deterministic and non-deterministic models for physical systems, engineering applications, simulation tools for deterministic and non-deterministic systems, case studies, and projects. Corequisites: E 322 (Discipline-Specific), E 355.

E 355 Engineering Economics
(3-3-4)
Basics of cost accounting and cost estimation, cost-estimating techniques for engineering projects, quantitative techniques for forecasting costs, and cost of quality. Basic engineering economics, including capital investment in tangible and intangible assets. Engineering project management techniques, including budget development, sensitivity analysis, risk and uncertainty analysis, and total quality management concepts. Prerequisites: E 121, E 122, E 231, and E 232. Corequisites: E 322 (discipline-specific), E 345 (discipline-specific).

E 400 Research in Engineering
(up to six credits total)
Individual research investigation under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Hours/credits to be arranged. A final report/thesis and a formal presentation in a seminar/conference is required. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

E 421 Entrepreneurial Analysis of Engineering Design
(1-3-2)
This course provides students with tools needed to commercialize their senior design technology. Topics include engineering economic analysis and issues of marketing, venture capital, intellectual property and project management. These topics are from the view of an entrepreneur who is creating knowledge that can be licensed and/or used in a start-up business. These topics are critical elements in implementing Technogenesis. Prerequisites: E 355 and E 321. Note: this course will be replaced by a TG core course for the Class of 2009 on.

E 423- E 424 Engineering Design VII-VIII
[Discipline-Specific]
(1-7-3) (1-7-3)
Senior design capstone courses include a capstone project spanning two semesters. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

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UNDERGRADUATE MINOR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The undergraduate minor in entrepreneurship provides the educational prerequisites needed to foster the successful birth and development of technology-driven new ventures.

The minor will provide the knowledge and the infrastructure needed to sustain and support the efforts of Stevens’ undergraduate students in engineering and science to create economic value through Technogenesis.

After completing the minor, students will be able to develop and write an effective business plan by systematically developing the following skills:

Able to identify and recognize viable technical business opportunities
Can critically evaluate these business opportunities
Can assess and manage the intellectual property embodied in technological opportunities
Can develop an effective business model addressing market, operating and financial requirements
Knows how to launch a technologically-based business

Courses and Sequence

By Semester 5:
MGT 244 Microeconomics

In Semester 5:
E 355 Engineering Economy or E 356 Engineering Economy

In Semester 6:
MGT 372 Discovery and Commercialization of Technical Business Opportunities

In Semester 7:
TG 401 Entrepreneurship and Business for Engineers and Scientists (Marketing and Operations of Technical Business Opportunities)
MGT 472 Assessment and Financing of Technical Business Opportunities

In Semester 8:
MGT 414 Entrepreneurial Business Practicum

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MINOR PROGRAM IN GREEN ENGINEERING

Introduction
Issues of sustainability are of increasing concern for the developed and the developing nations of the world. Engineers have to take a central role in providing the needed solutions and associated leadership to address those issues. In the design, implementation and use of products, processes and systems that impact all facets of our lives, fundamental decisions are made by engineers. Those decisions can either contribute to an exacerbation of the negative impact of human endeavors on the environment, or they can be the means to reduce that impact. Engineering decisions are not just technical; they essentially must include economic considerations as well as be influenced by the ethical, social and political dimensions that shape their context.

The application of the principles by which engineers can have a positive impact on sustainability is known as Sustainable Engineering or more colloquially as Green Engineering. The latter terminology has found resonance with the general resurgence of interest in the environmental impact of human activity and the associated “green” approaches to mitigating them. While elements of sustainable engineering are permeating the broad-based Stevens undergraduate engineering programs, the scope is relatively limited so far. It is therefore proposed that for the student who wishes to explore sustainable approaches to engineering in some depth, the appropriate vehicle is to pursue a minor program.

Objectives of the Green Engineering Minor

Provide a holistic, systems perspective to the impact of human activity on the environment, including the role of engineering.
Educate students in the concepts of sustainable development and industrial ecology.
Provide insight into sustainability tools and metrics such as life cycle analysis and ecological footprint.
Show how engineering decisions, particular with regard to design, can support sustainability goals.
Develop awareness of the ethical, economic, social and political dimensions that influence sustainability.

Content of the Green Engineering Minor
The Green Engineering Minor consists of six courses, three of which are required. It provides a two-course foundation. This is followed by two technical electives which can also provide a sustainable engineering focus area. Two additional courses are intended to allow students to explore ethical, social, economic and political contextual issues associated with sustainability. It should be noted that some of the courses taken towards the minor might also be applicable to meet Humanities/Social Science as well as General Education course requirements where appropriate.

General requirements for engineering minors include:

A minimum of two courses are required beyond those needed to meet the requirements of the student’s BE degree (including general electives)
A minimum course grade of C in a minor course is required for it to count
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to commence the minor program

Green Engineering Minor - Core Requirements
The following three core courses are required for the minor:

EN 301 Sustainable Engineering (3-0-3)
ME 3YY Sustainable Energy (3-0-3)
HUM XXX Sustainability: Economics, Ethics and Policy (3-0-3)

Green Engineering Minor - Technical Electives
Two technical electives are required from the following list of current or planned courses (as they become available). The technical electives could be used to create a focus area as indicated. A technical elective can be approved by the Green Engineering Minor Coordinator that does not primarily focus on green content but is directed to a subject where green issues can be identified so that together with the other courses in the minor a coherent program is achieved. A Minor technical elective in some circumstances might also be applied to the student’s degree program if it meets the requirements for the latter and should be discussed with the appropriate advisor.

Chemical/Biochemical Processes

CHE XXX Biofuels (planned for future)

Civil Structures

CE 304 Water Resources Engineering
CE XXX Green Construction (planned for future)

Environmental Engineering

EN 345 Modeling and Simulation of Environmental Systems (3-0-3)
EN 545 Environmental Impact Analysis and Planning (3-0-3)
EN 575 Environmental Biology
ME 532/EN 506 Air Pollution Principles and Control

Power & Energy

ME XXX Renewable Energy Systems (planned for future)
ME 421 Energy Conversion Systems
ME 510 Power Plant Engineering
CHE YYY Fuel Cells (planned for future)

Materials & Manufacturing

XE Manufacturing Processes (planned for future)

NOTE: E423-424 Capstone Design, if it has a project with significant “green” content, can be used to replace one technical elective if it is approved by the Green Engineering Minor Coordinator.

Green Engineering Minor - Contextual Courses
One contextual course is the core course noted above: HUM XXX Sustainability: Economics, Ethics and Policy

In addition, one elective is to be selected from the following listed by field:

General

HUM 320 Science and the Press
EM 385 Innovative System Design
PEP 575 Fundamentals of Atmospheric Radiation & Climate
EN 587 Environmental Law & Management

Philosophy:

HPL 370 Philosophy of Technology
HPL 371 Environmental Ethics
HPL 455 Ethical Issues in Science and Technology
HPL 471 Advanced Environmental Ethics: Sustainability (planned for future)

History:

HHS 3XX History of Regional Development Policies
Social Science:
HSS 380 Energy, Politics and Administration (planned for future)
Technogenesis
TG XXX Green Entrepreneurship (planned for future)

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Natural Sciences)

The science program at Stevens offers a remarkable opportunity for a career in today's scientific world. It prepares you to work at the frontiers of knowledge, making significant contributions to science and the well-being of mankind. Careers in biology, chemistry, medicine, physics, nanotechnology, mathematics, and statistics are accessible through the science program.

The concepts, techniques, and attitudes that are common to all sciences form the core courses of the Science program. You develop an awareness of the interactions among the various scientific disciplines and their individual contributions to the advancement of knowledge - the total picture of science. Additional courses in a chosen concentration prepare you exceptionally well with both the tools and knowledge to enter a profession immediately upon graduation, or to embark on advanced study leading to a graduate degree.

Studies during your freshman year include courses in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics, and a sequence of courses in humanities. Studies in the humanities continue throughout the four-year program. In the next three years you may choose a concentration in the area of chemistry, chemical biology, mathematics, computational science, applied physics, or engineering physics. Upon successful completion of your studies, you are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree.

The minimal formal requirements for the science program are listed in the semester-by-semester schedule, including the Notes. Courses may be taken in a different order than listed. Consult the individual department schedule for more specific details.

Freshman Year
Term I
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Sem.
				Cred.
HUM	Humanities (Group A or B)*	3	0	3
MA 115	Calculus I	3	0	3
PEP 111	Mechanics	3	0	3
CS 105	Intro. to Scientific Computing	2	2	3
OR
CS 115	Intro. to Computer Science	3	2	4
CH 115	General Chemistry I	3	0	3
CH 117	General Chemistry Lab I	0	3	1
PE 200	Physical Education I	0	2	1

TOTAL		14 (15)	7	17(18)

Term II
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Sem.
				Cred.
HUM	Humanities (Group A or B)*	3	0	3
MA 116	Calculus II	3	0	3
PEP 112	Electricity and Magnetism	3	0	3
CH 281	Biology and Biotechnology	3	0	3
CH 116	General Chemistry II	3	0	3
CH 118	Gen. Chemistry Lab II	0	3	1
PE 200	Physical Education II	0	2	1

TOTAL		15	5	17

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Sophomore Year

Term III

Hrs. Per Wk.

Class

Lab

Sem.

Cred.

HUM

Humanities (Group A or B)*

3

0

3

MA 221

Differential Equations

4

0

4

MGT

Economics ***

3

0

3

TE

Technical Elective

3

0(4)

3(4)

PEP 221

Physics Lab I

0

3

1

PE 200

Physical Education III

0

2

1

TOTAL

13

5(9)

15(16)

Term IV

Hrs. Per Wk.

Class

Lab

Sem.

Cred.

HUM

Humanities (Group A or B)*

3

0

3

S.E.

Science Elective**

3

3

3

Thermodynamics‡

3

0

3

T.E.

Technical Elective

3

0(4)

3(4)

PEP 222

Physics Lab II

0

3

1

PE 200

Physical Education IV

0

2

1

TOTAL

12

8(12)

14(15)

Junior Year

Term V

Hrs. Per Wk.

Class

Lab

Sem.

Cred.

HUM

Humanities

3

0

3

T.E.

Technical Elective

3

0

3

T.E.

Technical Elective

3

0(3)

3(4)

T.E.

Technical Elective

3

0(4)

3(4)

PE 200

Physical Education V

0

2

1

TOTAL

12

2(9)

13(15)

Term VI

Hrs. Per Wk.

Class

Lab

Sem.

Cred.

HUM

Humanities

3

0

3

PEP 242

Modern Physics

3

0

3

MA 222

Probability & Statistics

3

0

3

T.E.

Technical Elective

3

0(3)

3(4)

PE 200

Physical Education VI

0

2

1

TOTAL

12

2(5)

13(14)

Senior Year

Term VII

Hrs. Per Wk.

Class

Lab

Sem.

Cred.

HUM

Humanities

3

0

3

T.E.

Technical Elective

3

0(3)

3(4)

T.E.

Technical Elective

3

0(3)

3(4)

T.E.

Technical Elective

3

0

3

E

Elective

3

0

3

TOTAL

15

0(6)

15(17)

Term VIII

Hrs. Per Wk.

Class

Lab

Sem.

Cred.

HUM

Humanities

3

0

3

T.E.

Technical Elective

3

0(3)

3(4)

T.E.

Technical Elective

3

0(3)

3(4)

T.E.

Technical Elective

3

0

3

E

Elective

3

0

3

TOTAL

15

0(6)

15(17)

Notes:
* In the first two years, students must choose two courses from Group A and two courses from Group B.
** The Science Elective must be chosen from:
        MA 227 Multivariable Calculus 3-0-3
        CH 382 Biological Systems 3-3-4
*** MGT 243 Macroeconomics or MGT 244 Microeconomics.
‡ Thermodynamics may be CH 321 or E 234.

    One of the Technical Electives may be a Management course with the approval of the advisor.
    Departments may rearrange the placement of courses such as Thermodynamics, Quantum Physics, Probability & Statistics, Economics, etc., to accommodate elective sequences within the constraints of normal departmental course offerings.
    Junior and senior Humanities courses must be 300-level or higher.
    All students must satisfy an English language proficiency requirement as described in this catalog.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Computer Science)

    The computer science major is fundamentally focused on the hardware/software interface. In any computer science major, operating systems is the most important course. It teaches fundamental concepts, such as interrupt-driven execution, virtual memory management, I/O devices, and protection in multiprogramming. The computer science major covers additional topics, including:

Concurrent programming

Database management systems

Computer architecture

Cybersecurity fundamentals

    In addition, the computer science major is distinguished by its flexibility. During the senior year, a student in Computer Science can choose from a large number of elective courses. Concentration areas are suggested groups of Computer Science courses for those that want to “drill down” on specific topics. Some example concentration areas are graphics, design of games, software engineering, networks, cybersecurity, and enterprise computing. Application areas are groups of courses that include courses outside Computer Science. Approved application areas include computer engineering and embedded systems, wireless networks, financial systems, mathematics, and scientific computing.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Cybersecurity)

    As the need for data security increases in all industries, including medicine, banking, and homeland security, the demand for professionals with knowledge in the areas of information assurance and computer security continues to grow. In 2003, as part of the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, the White House identified as a top priority the necessity of maintaining a pool of well-trained and certified IT security specialists through providing comprehensive training and education.

    The Cybersecurity major builds on a basic computer science education to also develop the deep technical skills required of a modern security professional. These skills include a deep knowledge and understanding of crytography, as well as the ability to diagnose threats and defenses for software systems. Therefore, the pivot course for this major is a course in secure systems that includes a cybersecurity lab as a corequisite. The cybersecurity major includes courses in:

Operating systems

Concurrent programming

Database management systems

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Privacy

Cryptography

Secure systems

   This program is structured to provide students with security expertise within the context of a broad education. The curriculum not only has a strong focus in science and computer science, but also incorporates aspects of engineering and technology management. Cybersecurity students in the senior design project do a project involving secure systems, under the guidance and supervision of security faculty.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Information Systems)

    Information Systems (IS) is designed for those seeking the background needed to apply information technology to support the major functions of a business or public institution. Information systems manage the collection, manipulation, storage, distribution, and utilization of an organization's information. The Stevens IS major distinguishes itself by its technical rigor, and by providing high-level skills in software development and systems analysis. A solid background in business skills is combined with an information technology background whose technical core is shared with other majors in the computer science department. Both strong technical ability and a firm grounding in business skills are essential for the modern high-end IS professional.

    Both the two-year skills “spine” and the senior-year capstone project course are shared between Information Systems and Computer Science majors. This ensures that IS majors obtain the rigorous grounding in IS skills that the high-end IS professional is expected to have. While the Computer Science program is designed to allow majors to “drill down” to specific technical areas, the Information Systems program offers a focus on business and management functions, including basic business skills such as accounting, marketing, and organizational behavior. The IS program also provides a specific focus on systems analysis and information management: how an organization (be it business, government, or any other kind of organization) can structure its IS function, and how the IS manager relates to the rest of the managerial structure.

    In recognition of the modern IS environment, the IS program has an additional emphasis on networked information. Courses in systems programming, Web programming, and databases demonstrate how to realize the opportunities offered by IS in managing information. Courses in cybersecurity and privacy address the technical, managerial, and legal hazards that must be addressed in the modern networked world. Indeed, much of the IS core is shared with the other majors in the Computer Science department. While these majors "drill down" to technical aspects of computer systems, IS focuses on organizational aspects of information management. The IS major includes courses in:

Database management systems

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Privacy

Business skills:
- Economics
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Planning

Requirements acquisition and human computer interaction

Web programming and service oriented architecture (SOA)

    A typical career path for a student majoring in IS is an entry-level software developer/systems analyst position, rising eventually to Chief Information Officer (CIO) or Chief Technical Officer (CTO) in an organization. The IS major’s emphases on information management and project management are essential preparation for either of these career paths.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Service Oriented Computing)

    Tim Berners-Lee’s World Wide Web has revolutionized the way businesses and individuals access and organize knowledge and information. Its impact on aspects of daily life, from purchasing books, to accessing personal data, to political discussion, are profound and far-reaching. The Web showed how relatively uniform, but simple, standard interfaces and protocols (HTML and HTTP) could unleash a potential for information sharing and seeking on a truly global and historic scale. Today, a similar revolution is going on in the world of business-to-business, and more generally, organization-to-organization, interaction. The popular term for this is service oriented architecture (SOA), and the current enabling technology is Web Services. Other more light-weight technologies, such as REST and AJAX, may supplement or indeed supplant Web Services, but the trend towards SOA will proceed regardless, since it addresses problems with earlier approaches to enterprise architecture and software provisioning. Companies such as IBM, Google, and Microsoft are investing heavily in the move to SOA.

    Technologies such as Web services are facilitating a view of software as services, more fine-grain than the normal view of software libraries, that may be used for heavyweight inter-enterprise application integration, but may also be used for very flexible lightweight rapid development of new applications. We are seeing the emergence of frameworks that domain experts in that sector can use, not just to compose together services, but also to synthesize new applications. This synthesis may be done using scripting languages or domain-specific programming languages and protocols. All of this represents a growing demand for front-end applications that leverage the provision of existing software services, but where the emphasis of the software development is providing client front-ends. This is related to the emerging discipline of informatics, which emphasizes applications of computer science and domain expertise.

    The kinds of tasks that such a developer pursues range all the way from designing and implementing Web pages, to developing distributed collaborative applications with sophisticated database back-ends. They will need to go beyond existing technology in application development, to overcome the poor support in Web Services for building highly available applications, for example. They may need to develop application-specific scripting languages of their own, since the interfaces of some applications are sophisticated enough to be considered languages in their own right, while using an existing scripting language might be too general and difficult for the client to master.

    The Bachelor of Science in Service Oriented Computing (BS/SOC) is a response to this trend in the marketplace for IT skills. At a first approximation, it may be viewed as occupying an intermediate point along the continuum between computer science and information systems. The traditional emphasis of computer science is on the hardware/software interface, while that of information systems is on information management and systems analysis and design; at its worst, an IS program only trains students to integrate COTS components. The BS/SOC provides only minimal coverage of the hardware/software interface (as much as is covered by the systems programming course) and focuses instead on front-end and distributed application development skills. At the same time, the BS/SOC does not skimp on the basic mathematical and problem-solving skills required of the modern software developer. Indeed, software development skills that are considered optional in many computer science curricula, such as concurrent programming, building reliabile distributed systems, and operational semantics for interpreters, are core components of the BS/SOC program. The BS/SOC provides courses in:

Concurrent programming

Databases

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Requirements acquisition and human computer interaction

Web programming and service oriented architecture (SOA)

Distributed systems

    The BS/SOC is intended to graduate domain experts with deep technical skills. Therefore, each student majoring in the BS/SOC must choose an application area that is defined by the major. The first application domain defined for the major is that of health informatics. This area represents a huge area for the application of IT for many reasons. In the Western world, the United States faces the impending retirement of the Baby Boomers, placing huge demands on the health sector. IT support for consumer education and delivery of health services is playing an important role in achieving efficiencies in this area, including educating patients about alternatives ("health tourism" in the UK, for example). In sub-Saharan Africa, countries devastated by civil wars and HIV/AIDS are considering efficient IT-based delivery of government services as key to re-establishing health services and private economic sectors. Health informatics requires several specific skills, including data mining, mobile computing, and awareness of privacy issues. Clearly, this skills set is not restricted to the health informatics domain. Another application area is software engineering, providing a deep background in software architecture and design, software metrics, and testing. Other application areas will be developed in due course.

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE (COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMS):

The formal requirements for each of the Computer Science programs are described in detail later in this catalog within the section for the Department of Computer Science.

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