The College of Engineering and Science offers a broad range of rigorous and stimulating baccalaureate programs which provide unexcelled educational opportunities. The innovative combination of engineering and science disciplines which comprise the College facilitates study and research in fields transcending the traditional disciplines. Students enjoy close interaction with a distinguished faculty committed to excellence in undergraduate education as well as in research. The College Web site at www.ces.clemson.edu has additional information on the College and its programs.

Minors
Engineering and science students can complement their major by selecting a minor concentration of study. Available minors include Bioengineering, Ceramic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, International Engineering and Science, one in each of the science majors, and in Textiles (see page 85).

International Programs
As the world economy becomes every more tightly integrated, it is increasingly important that engineering and science students prepare themselves for this global environment. The College offers a minor in International Engineering and Science coupled with several programs that provide opportunities for students to gain international experience. These include EPIC (an international co-op program) and study abroad options. In addition, engineering and science students are encouraged to pursue study of a foreign language. Information on international programs is available in the Undergraduate Studies Office (107 Riggs Hall) and on our Web site at www.ces.clemson.edu/global.

ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
The professional Bachelor of Science engineering degrees in Biosystems Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are each accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. The Biosystems Engineering program is administered jointly with the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences.
 
All engineering programs have the common goal of producing engineering graduates who are able to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering; formulate and solve engineering problems; design and conduct experiments and analyze data; design systems or components to meet needs; function on multidisciplinary teams; communicate effectively; conduct themselves professionally and ethically; appreciate engineering's global/societal context; understand contemporary engineering issues; apply modern engineering methods and tools; appreciate the need for life-long learning.

Each engineering program has additional objectives specific to the discipline. All prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities and provide sound preparation for graduate study. Each curriculum provides opportunities for students to pursue individual areas of interest.

Admission Requirements
The University admission requirements are given on page 10. Engineering applicants are strongly advised to include the following in their high school program:
Mathematics-Four units, including geometry, trig-onometry, and introductory calculus.
Laboratory Science-At least three units, including both chemistry and physics.
Computing-At least one unit, including introduction to a programming language. Applicants should have good keyboarding skills.

General Engineering Program
The General Engineering Program provides students with an opportunity to explore various engineering fields while gaining a sound academic preparation for engineering study. All engineering students must complete a common curriculum for the freshman year before being admitted into an engineering baccalaureate degree program. All new engineering students (including transfer students) are admitted into General Engineering until all classes in the freshman curriculum are satisfactorily completed. Students with no programming experience who plan to enter Computer Engineering should consult an advisor about taking CP SC 111 or 101 as an elective in the first semester. For additional information about General Engineering, visit www.ces.clemson.edu/ge.

Freshman Curriculum
First Semester
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 101 Composition I
1 - ENGR 101 Introduction to Engineering
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement1
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Second Semester
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 102 Composition II
3 - ENGR 120 Engineering Problem Solving and Design
4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II
3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I
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1History 122 is strongly recommended. See policy on Humanities and Social Sciences for Engineering Curricula for other acceptable courses.

Admission into Engineering Degree Programs
To transfer into an engineering degree program, a student must have a 2.0 minimum cumulative grade-point ratio in courses taken at Clemson and have completed the General Engineering freshman curriculum. Students entering General Engineering after May 15, 1996, must also have a C or better in each course in the freshman curriculum except the humanities/social science requirement.

A change-of-major request should be initiated by the student prior to the registration period during the semester in which he/she expects to complete the freshman curriculum. Students who fail to meet the requirements for admission into a degree granting progam may remain in General Engineering until those requirements are met; however, the only engineering courses in which they can enroll are  C M E 210, E G 209, E M 201 and 202, and ENGR 101 and 120. Students transferring into an engineering degree program will follow the curriculum in effect at the time of transfer.

Humanities and Social Sciences for Engineering Curricula
Engineers have an obligation to practice their profession in a socially responsible manner. The education of engineers must prepare them for these responsibilities and make them aware of the constraints imposed by societal factors. Thus, an important component of the engineering curricula is a program of study of the humanities and social sciences in which students are required to achieve depth of knowledge in one or two areas rather than simply taking a collection of introductory courses.

This program of study must include a minimum of 15 credits selected so as to satisfy the University's General Education policy on humanities and social sciences (page 28) as well as meeting engineering objectives. Thus, the courses chosen must satisfy all of the following four criteria:
1. Six credits of General Education humanities courses, which must include:
 a) Three credits of sophomore literature (200 level) or foreign language literature (300 level or higher) selected from General Education Section E.1*.
 b) Three credits selected from courses in General Education Section E.2*.
2. Six credits of social science courses selected from General Education Section F*.
3. At least three additional credits selected from  the List of Approved Humanities and Social Science Courses for Engineering Curricula (this list includes General Education courses, plus additional choices).
4. To provide depth, the courses chosen must contain either
    a) Nine credits in a single subject area or
    b) Six credits in each of two different subjects.

Individual engineering curricula may have more specific requirements (e.g., an economics course or a second literature course may be required), or may require more than 15 hours of humanities/social science courses. Students should consult their academic advisors for information.

*All courses must be selected from the List of Approved Humanities and Social Science Courses for Engineering Curricula. Specifically, some courses approved in the General Education policy may not be accepted by the College of Engineering and Science because of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) restrictions.

Electives for Engineering Curricula
Advisors must approve any course taken for elective credit in the Engineering curricula. Courses excluded for elective credit include PHYS 200, 207, 208.

Registration Requirements
A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required for registration in engineering courses numbered 300 or higher. Priority for registration in engineering courses is given to those majors for whom the course is a degree requirement. Exceptions to this requirement may be granted by the department offering the course.

Graduation Requirements
In addition to other institutional requirements, candidates for a baccalaureate degree in Engineering are required to have a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade-point ratio in all engineering courses taken at Clemson. All courses with "Engineering" in the course designator (e.g., ENGR 120, M E 453, etc.) are used in this calculation.

The baccalaureate programs in Engineering are designed to be completed in four years (eight regular semesters). Taking a reduced load or participating in cooperative education will extend this time. On average, Clemson engineering students take about four and one-half years to complete the requirements for graduation.

SCIENCE PROGRAMS
The College offers curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics. The Bachelor of Arts is offered with a major in Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics.

The science departments in the College work closely with the other academic departments in the University, including such disciplines as economics and management as well as engineering. This allows students in the sciences great flexibility and responsibility in designing their own programs.

Bachelor of Science Curricula
The Bachelor of Science degree prepares graduates for professional employment or graduate study in the chosen science discipline. BS curricula are thus more highly structured than BA curricula, but nonetheless offer ample opportunity for students to pursue a minor or secondary area of interest.

Bachelor of Arts Curricula
The curricula leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree are designed to meet the needs of students who desire a broad general education. They require a minor (or a second major) as well as the major concentration. A major requires a minimum of 24 credits from courses above the sophomore level including or in addition to courses specified by the major department. In some major disciplines, certain prescribed courses at the sophomore level are counted toward the 24 credit requirement.

Students have a large degree of flexibility and responsibility in selecting the minor area from those listed on page 85. The courses for these minors are to be selected in consultation with the appropriate department.

TEXTILES, FIBER, AND POLYMER SCIENCE

Textile students study the production of natural and man-made fibers, the processes for converting these fibers into a textile structure, the science of coloring agents and finishes to improve the desirability and serviceability of the product, and the methods for evaluating the performance of textile materials.

Graduates of the School of Textiles, Fiber, and Polymer Science hold jobs in corporate and personnel management, manufacturing management, design, research, development, technical service, quality control, and sales. They create new products and processes and solve problems. They create styles, patterns, textures, and colors for apparel, home, industry, and special applications. They deal with computers, automation, product quality, plant performance, environmental control, and consumer safety.

The textile industry has a continuing need for technically trained men and women to help the industry reduce costs and increase exports and to develop new fibers and fabrics. In the textiles curricula a broad background is stressed, with as much as two-thirds of the courses coming from the diverse resources of the University outside the School of Textiles, Fiber, and Polymer Science.

The School offers three undergraduate degrees which differ in their focus and the content of their science and business courses. The BS in Textile Chemistry and the BS in Textile Science are both based on chemistry, physics, and mathematics. With this firm base, graduates are able to apply their scientific know-ledge to the solution of problems in textile materials involving both chemical and physical principles. These two programs differ in that Textile Chemistry has a greater emphasis on the chemistry of polymers, fibers, and textile materials; and Textile Science has greater emphasis on fiber, yarn, and fabric formation. Graduates will be concerned with the conception, design, construction, and management of complete systems of labor, machinery, and processes for the most efficient production of textiles or related chemicals. Both curricula allow students to prepare for graduate study in textiles as well as other science and engineering disciplines.

The Bachelor of Science in Textile Management provides students with a balanced combination of the principles and theories of textile manufacturing and management, as well as concentrated studies in related options of the students' choice. This program  prepares students for careers in the modern industrial environment and may initially lead to a production management position in the textile industry. This plan of study maximizes students' leadership potential and professional development in their chosen fields.

The School of Textiles, Fiber, and Polymer Science also offers the following advanced degrees: Master of Science in Textiles, Fiber, and Polymer Science, Master of Science in Textile Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Textiles, Fiber, and Polymer Science and, in cooperation with the Chemistry Department, the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry with a major in Textile Chemistry.

Additional information is available on the Web at www.ces.clemson.edu/textiles.

Textile courses also may be taken as a minor area or as electives. Recommended groups of courses may consist of 3, 6, 12, or 20 credits.