WELCOME TO SFSU
School of Engineering
If you are in pursuit of an exciting high-paying,
high-tech career in a dynamic, fun and challenging
learning environment…
is a great choice and
SFSU provides the education
you need.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
What is an Engineer?
Engineers apply scientific and mathematical
principles, experience, judgment, and common
sense to make things that benefit people
Engineers plan, design, fabricate, construct
and supervise engineering projects from
concept to completion
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Engineers are problem-solvers—people who
make things work better, more efficiently,
quicker, and less expensively
Engineering Job Outlook
(U.S. Dept. of Labor, 2000)
 Engineers
 Federal,
hold 1.5 million jobs
State, and local governments employ
about 179,000 Engineers
43,000 Engineers are self-employed, many
as consultants
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 About
Major
(Level III)
Chemical
Civil
Computer
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
*Source:
U.S. Department of Labor, 2000;
Calif. OES, 2002;
www.salary.com
United States
(2000)
$67,160
58,380
53,924
66,320
59,900
60,860
California
(2002)
$92,804
67,452
85,618
76,010
69,100
71,219
S.F. Bay Area
(2005)
$97,821
85,408
91,709
89,885
84,780
86,711
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Engineering Mean Annual Salaries
Why San Francisco State University?
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High Quality Affordable Education
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Tuition of State University is half of the UC
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Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, & Computer
Engineering Programs
Engr Classes: Low Student to Faculty Ratio
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658 Undergraduates
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65 Graduate Students
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18 Full-time Faculty
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Friendly, diverse & cultured environment
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In San Francisco
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Engineering Programs
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Degrees
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Civil (BSCE)
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Electrical (BSEE)
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Mechanical (BSME)
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Computer Engineering (BSCmpE)
Common Core Curriculum
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Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
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Lower Division Engineering Classes
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Engineering General Education Pattern
Upper Division Specialized Areas of Study
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Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering
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Civil Engineering Areas of Study
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Structures
Construction Management
Geo-technical
Environmental
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Communications
Digital Electronics
Analog Electronics
Power Electronics
Robotics/Motion Control
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Electrical Engineering Areas of Study
Mechanical Engineering Areas of Study
Mechanical Design
 Thermal-Fluid Systems
 Robotics/Control
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Computer Engineering Areas of Study
Multi-media
 Computer Networking
 Digital Systems
 Embedded Systems
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Engineering Graduation Requirements
 Complete
132 units (48 in UD engineering)
 Complete
33 units General Education
 Achieve
all other University requirements
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 Satisfy
2.0 GPA in all work, including UD
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Rigorous Engineering Curriculum
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Strong Theoretical Background
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Hands-on Experience
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Labs with Modern Equipment
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Building Teamwork
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Written and Oral Communications Skills
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Learning through Hands-on Experience
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Computer and Network Communications
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Environmental Engineering
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Power Electronics and Motion Control
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Wireless and Mobile Communications
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Autonomous Vehicles
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Digital Signal Processing
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Industrial Assessment Center
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Providing Research Opportunities
Engineering Design Projects: Civil Engineering
Bridge
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Wood
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Human Powered Vehicle
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Engineering Design Projects: Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Design Projects: Electrical Engineering
Robotics
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MicroMouse
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World Land Speed Record, Motorcycle, 2003
Gold Award, Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation Design Contest,
2005
1st Place, National Timber Bridge Contest, Best of Show, 2005
1st Place, IEEE/AMD Micromouse Competition, 2002
1st Place, Region 6 IEEE Student Research Paper Contest, 2000
2nd Place, National Timber Bridge Contest, Best Supportive
Structure, 2004
2nd Place, Region 6 IEEE Student Research Paper Contest, 2001
2nd Place, COSE Student Design Competition, Human Powered
Vehicle
3nd Place, National Timber Bridge Contest, Best Overall Design,
2004
3nd Place, National Timber Bridge Contest, Best Overall Design,
2004
3nd Place, National Timber Bridge Contest, Most Innovative
Design, 2004
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Recent Student Accomplishments
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Who Employs SFSU Engineering Graduates?
Industrial Assessment Center
Provides on-the-job experience + pay
 Audit
local manufacturing companies for energy
usage, waste reduction and productivity
 Funded
by US Department of Energy
Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
students
 10-20
hours per week with pay about $12/hour
 Enhances
writing and technical skills
 Provides
training, experience and exposure to real
world engineering problems
 Leads
to jobs for all participants
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Cooperation With Industry
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Engineering Advisory Board
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$200,000 in Equipment
Donations Last Year
$3.5
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million in Equipment and
Research Grants
Over $800,000 from the NSF
over the last 3 years for
student scholarships
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Grants and Scholarships
Student Support Services
 Engineering
Faculty
 MESA Engineering
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Academic Excellence Workshops
One-to-One Tutoring & Study Groups
Research, Jobs, Internships
Survival Skills & Networking
 Professional
 Tours
Program
Seminars
of Local Companies
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 Accessible
Lower/Upper Division Advising
Student Activities
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Student Societies
ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
 ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air
Conditioning Engineers
 ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
 IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
 ISA - Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society
 NSBE - National Society of Black Engineers
 SAMPE - Society for the Advancement of Material and Process
Engineers
 SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
 SWE - Society of Women Engineers
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Student Advisory Board (SAB)
Needs
of Students being represented
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Where to Get More Information
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1: Visit our Web Sites
 http://engineering.sfsu.edu
 http://www.sfsu.edu
2: Contact Us
 Lower Division/General Education Advisors
 School Director: ShyShenq Liou
 Engineering Office: (415) 338-1174
 MEP Office: (415) 338-6368
 Email: engineer@sfsu.edu, mep@sfsu.edu
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