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THE WALLACE H. COULTER SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING WELCOMES YOU!
I am pleased to have the opportunity to welcome you to the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering
(CSOE) at Clarkson. I am very glad you have chosen to join us this year as an Engineering Studies
student. Our main goal in Engineering Studies is to provide an initial course of study and academic
advice for career selection that will ultimately lead you to a B.S. degree in an engineering field of your
choosing.
As you know, Engineering Studies is especially designed for those first-year students who are ready to
start their university education and are reasonably sure they want to study engineering, but who are not
yet ready to commit to a specific major. Engineering Studies aims to help such students formulate
educational goals that fit individual interests and provide some time to experience university life before
choosing a specific engineering course of study.
Engineering Studies students take a course of study for the first year that includes courses applicable to all
engineering majors – that’s how Engineering Studies students gain time to decide on a major. During that
year, Engineering Studies students can take advantage of a variety of campus-based programs and
activities that provide enrichment and/or information about engineering majors and careers and, in some
cases, that are just plain fun!
Being an Engineering Studies student at Clarkson is more than attending classes to learn the fundamentals
of engineering. A large number of Engineering Studies students choose to participate in one or more of
the many student team competitions during their time at Clarkson. These are the activities that comprise
the SPEED Program (“Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design”, see
http://www.clarkson.edu/speed/), where students work as teams to analyze a problem, usually a pretty
complicated one, and then design and build a solution just like in the “real world.” Many of the design
teams travel to regional or even national competitions. It can be hard work, but it can be rewarding.
Finally, let me encourage you to contact me directly with any comments or questions while you are an
Engineering Studies student in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering at Clarkson. My telephone
on campus is 6532 and my email address is moose@clarkson.edu. I’d be pleased to hear from you
anytime.
Sincerely,
John Moosbrugger
Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering
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Table of Contents
The Wallace H. Coulter School Of Engineering Welcomes You! ........................................................ 2
Introduction
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What Can Engineering Studies Do For Me?
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How Does Engineering Studies Work?
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How Do I Pick A Major?
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What Is Special About Clarkson And Engineering Studies?
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What Services And Activities Should I Know About As An Engineering Studies Student?
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Engineering Studies And Being A Student At Clarkson ...................................................................... 6
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Self-Reliance
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Professionalism
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Integrity And Ethical Behavior
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Advisors And Advising
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Advisor - Student Relationship
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What Is The Advisor’s Responsibility?
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What Is The Student’s Responsibility?
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Degree Information What Is The Clarkson Common Experience? .................................................... 8
Knowledge Areas And University Courses
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All Students Must Take At Least One University Course After The First Year
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Mathematics, Science And Technology Courses
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Communications
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Major Field Of Study
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Information Technology Expertise
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Professional Requirement
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Professional Experience
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Bachelor's Degree Graduation Requirements
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Commencement
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Academic Regulations
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Programs Of Study In The Wallace H. Coulter School Of Engineering .......................................... 10
Baccalaureate And Graduate Degree Programs
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Minors And Professional Concentrations ............................................................................................ 10
Minors
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Professional Concentrations
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Pre-Professional Coursework Programs ............................................................................................. 12
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, And Pre-Veterinary Programs
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Honors Program
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Army And Air Force Rotc
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Esl Requirement
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Other Areas Of Study
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Dual Degree
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Double Major
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Second Degree
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Change Of Major
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Special Interests ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Advanced Placement/Transfer Credit ................................................................................................. 13
Midterm Grades
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Repeating A Course
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Academic Standing
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Dean’s List And Presidential Scholar List
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Degree With Distinction
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Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam (Fe Exam) ................................................................................ 14
How Can I Get Involved In Clarkson’s Student Life? ....................................................................... 14
Clarkson University Student Association (Cusa)
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Student Projects For Engineering Experience & Design (Speed)
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Where Can I Find Activities At Other Colleges?
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Most Commonly Used Forms ............................................................................................................... 15
Dates To Remember For The Fall 2014 Semester............................................................................... 16
Dates To Remember For Spring 2015 Semester ................................................................................. 16
Other Commonly Asked Questions
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Student Administrative Services........................................................................................................... 18
Where Can I Get Help With My Career And Internship/Job Search? ............................................ 19
The Career Center
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Cooperative Education Program (Co-Op)
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Semester Exchange
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Resume, Internship And Job Search
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Appendix A: Curriculum Sheets .......................................................................................................... 21
Appendix B: Helpful Peoplesoft Tips ................................................................................................... 32
Appendix C: Guidelines For Completing Courses At Other Colleges/Universities ......................... 32
Appendix D: Online Directories ........................................................................................................... 33
Appendix E: Professional Societies ...................................................................................................... 34
Appendix F: Speed Teams..................................................................................................................... 34
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Introduction
This handbook has been written to answer questions you might have as you begin your first year at
Clarkson University as an Engineering Studies student. In this handbook, you will find information
pertaining to academic advising, curricula, Clarkson services, special programs, and advice about
semester planning. If the information you need is not in this handbook, please contact Dr. John
Moosbrugger at 268-6532/6446 or stop by the Office of the Dean, Wallace H. Coulter School of
Engineering, 102 CAMP. We will be happy to assist you!
John Moosbrugger
Ms. Eileen Winters
Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Administrative Assistant
Room 102 CAMP
Room 102 CAMP
Email: moose@clarkson.edu
Email: eileen@clarkson.edu
Voice: 315-268-6532
Voice: 315-268-6446
Fax: 315-268-4494
Fax: 315-268-4494
I would like to begin by trying to anticipate a few of your questions and concerns. Here is a brief set of
“FAQs” (Frequently Asked Questions) for you to consider:
actively participate in discussions with classmates,
roommates, study group members, friends, faculty,
and others that lead to more learning about majors
and career choices.
When the time comes that you do decide to pursue
a specific engineering major for your degree
program, the process is simple – you go to the
academic department in the School of Engineering
that offers the major you want and tell them of your
decision. There you will find faculty and staff who
will help you complete the transfer. Of course,
your Engineering Studies advisor will be pleased
that you have made your decision, and should be
informed of your decision, too.
What can Engineering Studies do for me?
With all the exciting career opportunities and
options that exist today, it is not surprising that you
are unsure of what curriculum or program of study
to choose. Like so many others, you are ready to
start your university education, but may not be
certain just what career to pursue. Engineering
Studies at Clarkson allows you to take classes with
other engineering students, many of whom have
selected a major, but keep your options open to
explore academic opportunities and career
directions before you settle down to select a major
area of study for yourself.
How does Engineering Studies work?
Because the first year curriculum is largely
common among the engineering majors,
Engineering Studies students enroll in courses for
the first year without selecting a major. With the
help of the Engineering Studies advisor courses are
taken that are normally applicable to all engineering
majors. That is how Engineering Studies students
gain time to decide on a major.
What is special about Clarkson and Engineering
Studies?
Clarkson is the only major technological institution
in the East located in the relaxed, friendly
atmosphere of a small town. Many things may be
said to describe the ways in which Clarkson and
Engineering Studies are special, but a good place to
begin would be to note that Clarkson receives wide
recognition for its academic programs in the
Schools of Engineering, Arts and Sciences, and
How do I pick a major?
While taking courses as Engineering Studies
Business. In addition, Clarkson makes it possible
students, the School of Engineering will provide
to choose from among academic majors that cut
information about and encouragement to participate across the traditional boundaries between the three
in a variety of campus-based programs and
Schools through one of several interdisciplinary
activities that, in turn, provide information about
programs, such as: Software Engineering,
engineering majors and careers. A fall seminar
Engineering and Management, Environmental
series especially for Engineering Studies students
Science and Policy, Environmental and
will introduce you to each engineering major at
Occupational Health, and Bio-Molecular Science.
Clarkson. Engineering Studies students also
In addition, Clarkson provides advising for students
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who want to pursue curricula specifically structured
to be pre-professional preparatory, such as PreMedicine, Pre-Law, and Pre-Physical Therapy.
Because you are an Engineering Studies student,
you know you want engineering as your focus, but
you are uncertain about the specific field of
engineering you want to focus on for your degree.
You have opted to enroll in the School of
Engineering without specifying an engineering
degree program as your major.
participate in intramural athletics throughout the
academic year. Clarkson has intramural leagues in
10 different sports with more than 100 teams. The
University has an impressive array of facilities for
informal recreation and physical fitness exercise,
including an arena for skating, a field house for
basketball, volleyball, tennis, indoor track,
racquetball courts, weight rooms, a 25-meter indoor
pool, and miles of trails starting right on campus for
hiking and cross-country skiing or mountain biking.
Watch for announcements about the “Activities
Fair” which is held at the start of the semester and
on other occasions during the academic year.
What services and activities should I know
about as an Engineering Studies student?
Many support services are integral to the Clarkson
experience. All students benefit from Clarkson’s
friendly atmosphere, mix of small and large classes,
and close contact among faculty and students.
Professors have regular office hours and many
provide a home phone number along with office
phone, fax, and email addresses.
There are more than 50 student organizations and
clubs, covering a wide spectrum of activities from
sports to journalism to the fine arts. If you like
music or play an instrument, for example, you
might enjoy playing in the Pep Band. As well,
opportunities abound for both men and women to
Engineering Studies students often choose to
participate in one or more of the many design
competitions, though usually that occurs after they
pick a major. The design competitions are the
activities that comprise the SPEED Program
(“Student Projects for Engineering Experience and
Design”, see http://www.clarkson.edu/speed/ ),
where students work as teams to analyze a problem,
and then design and build a solution. Most of these
teams take their entry to a regional or even national
competition. Feel free to contact Bob Davis,
Director of SPEED in CAMP 125.
Engineering Studies and Being a Student at Clarkson
Introduction
You may have already heard from friends, family members, or guidance counselors that you will
experience a different form of education when you enter college and that college is not like high school.
Now, that does not imply that you should be apprehensive about college, but it does imply that you
should keep your eyes open to the new environment, learn to adjust, and ask questions.
Also, go to classes prepared; have all your work
and reading done, and have questions ready.
Participate in the discussions, practice the problems
the professors assign, and push yourself to do your
best. Make the best of every opportunity presented
to you. You are building the base for your
professional career; build a strong base.
The professors may not always cover in class
everything you need to know, so study beyond the
lecture. You will find that most professors are
more like guides, and you may discover that you
have to be both the teacher and the student more
than you had to in high school. That is not saying
they do not want to help or teach; they are just
forcing you to play a stronger role in your
education. They are preparing you for the
professional world, where there are no obvious
Self-reliance
During the next four years you should find yourself
gaining more and more self-reliance. But selfreliance does not mean that you have to do
everything yourself; it does mean that you ask for
help when you need it and stand on your own two
feet when you do not. Developing self-reliance
should be one of your goals in college.
Professionalism
One adjustment to college is to think of yourself as
a student - professional; i.e., a student who will
become a professional engineer. Like any
professional position, there are certain expectations
that you must fulfill. The best way to meet these
expectations is to keep on top of things; do not let
yourself fall behind.
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teachers. While discussing and learning course
material, it is important for you to realize that in
most cases individual professors do not establish
the content of courses. In order for you to compete
successfully with your peers once you enter the
work-force, you need to achieve a basic level of
competence in many areas. Many courses build
upon other courses to achieve this basic level.
Therefore, it is essential that certain topics are
covered in courses to ensure your ability to
compete successfully. While you may feel some
courses tax your abilities, the faculty are striving to
give you the best opportunities for your careers. By
completing the required courses in your chosen
curriculum you will obtain a strong academic
background and competency.
Near the end of each semester your professors will
give you a course evaluation form to complete.
Your constructive comments regarding the course
and the professor are taken seriously. Each
professor’s salary, tenure, and promotion are
influenced by the information on the course
evaluation forms.
In addition to your evaluations, there is an ongoing
procedure for peer review of faculty in the CSOE.
The review consists of evaluations of a given
faculty member by other faculty members who sit
in on classes and meet with groups of students in
the classes to discuss aspects of the teaching of the
faculty members under review. Reports from these
reviews are used as a basis to improve teaching
performance.
Advisors and Advising
While you are in Engineering Studies Dr. John
Moosbrugger, Associate Dean of Academic
Programs, Ms. Lis Chapman, Dr. Jan DeWaters or
Ms. Elisabeth Wultsch in the Coulter School of
Engineering will be your academic advisor. Once
you pick a major your academic advisor will be a
faculty member in the department that offers a
degree in your new major.
Advisor - Student Relationship
Visit your advisor frequently – more than once each
semester! This is especially valuable after you pick
a major because it will be important for your
advisor to become familiar with you and for you to
become familiar with your advisor. This will make
the advising process easier and more productive for
both of you. For example, your advisor will be able
to write more effective letters of recommendations
for you if he/she knows you well. Advisors want to
help, but it is important to note that he/she also has
many other things to do as well. Like you, their
time is restricted. So, contact your advisor ahead of
time for an appointment. That way your advisor is
not caught off guard and can be prepared for the
meeting with you. Remember – when faculty and
/or advisors are out of their office or out-of-town it
is usually on professional business that is increasing
the reputation of the university and therefore the
value of your degree.
What is the Advisor’s Responsibility?
Your advisor is there to help you. Help may
include career advice, help in choosing courses, or
assistance in dealing with personal difficulties.
Your advisor will meet with you during the first
few weeks of classes and prior to the enrollment
period. The advisor prepares for these meetings by
knowing each curriculum. That means knowing
substitute courses, course options available, and the
best courses for certain areas of interest. Finally,
the advisor must know you, the student. Knowing
your goals and interests will help your advisor to
suggest courses that best suit your academic
interests and professional goals. After discussing
your courses your advisor will sign your course
selection form and release your hold in People Soft
for your enrollment appointment.
What is the Student’s Responsibility?
You will be invited to attend student events
designed specifically toward helping you to decide
Integrity and Ethical Behavior
The Clarkson University Code of Ethics states:
“Clarkson values personal integrity.
Matriculation at Clarkson carries with it the
obligation that a student will not claim as his or
her own, the work of another, or any work that
has not been honestly performed, will not take
any examination by improper means, and will
not aid and abet another in any dishonesty.”
Violations of the Code of Ethics are regarded as
most serious offenses and render the offenders
liable to severe disciplinary action. Alleged
violations of the Code of Ethics are dealt with
according to the section on the Academic Integrity
Committee as set forth in Clarkson University
Regulations, which are viewable at
www.clarkson.edu/studentaffairs/regulations/.
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on and transfer into a major. It is extremely
important that you try to attend as many such
functions as possible so that your choice is based on
as much knowledge as possible.
It also is the student’s responsibility to seek
assistance whenever necessary; always do this in a
timely fashion to avoid jeopardizing your academic
standing due to a missed deadline. Again, it is
prudent to contact your advisor ahead of your
desired meeting time and make an appointment so
your advisor can be prepared for your meeting.
Often, a sign-up sheet will be posted outside of an
advisor’s office just prior to enrollment period for
the next semester and this can be used to schedule
your advising appointment.
Imaginative Arts – IA
Science, Technology and Society – STS
Economics and Organizations – EC
Individual and Group Behavior – IG
All students must take at least one University
course after the first year. University courses
address learning outcomes in two of the six KAs.
University course are multidisciplinary, and
students observe, and think and learn in the context
of both disciplines. For a complete list of courses
that satisfy the above listed KAs, please visit the
SAS Web Site at
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/classes_schedules/doc
uments/ka_fall_detail.pdf for fall and
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/classes_schedules/doc
uments/spring_common_exp.pdf for spring.
Degree Information
What is the Clarkson Common Experience?
The Clarkson Common Experience provides a
common set of learning expectations and outcomes
for all Clarkson students. To achieve these
outcomes, each student is required to complete a set
of courses and a professional experience.
Coursework consists of required and elective
courses both from within a student’s major field
and from across the spectrum of disciplines in the
University. Embodied in the Common Experience
are four components that serve as common threads
through multiple courses:
 Learning to communicate effectively;
 Developing an appreciation for diversity in
both working and living environments;
 Recognizing the importance of personal,
societal and professional ethics; and
 Understanding how technology can be used
to serve humanity.
Each of these components is introduced early in the
curriculum, reinforced in subsequent courses, and
included in upper division courses.
Mathematics, Science and Technology Courses
Students must achieve learning outcomes in basic
mathematics, science and technology by
completing five courses in these areas. Students
develop quantitative literacy through the study of
mathematics, including probability and statistics.
Students must take two or more courses in
mathematics as specified by the major. Students
develop an understanding of the principles of
science and technology through two natural science
courses, at least one of which must have an
integrated laboratory component. Students gain an
understanding of how technology is developed
through a course that addresses the theme of
technology serving humanity.
Communications
Clarkson places a strong emphasis on developing
students' abilities to communicate effectively in a
variety of contexts using diverse forms of
communication. Students must select coursework
and possibly extra-curricular activities that carry a
total of at least six communications points. Courses
Knowledge Areas and University Courses
and activities with a communications component
Students must achieve learning outcomes in areas
will be identified as carrying either one or two
of knowledge listed below. The knowledge area
communication points. At least two points must
requirement is met by completing five individual
come from within the student's major discipline in a
courses including at least one University Course
that unites two areas of knowledge. Together, these course at the 300 or 400 level.
courses must cover four of the following
Major Field of Study
Knowledge Areas (KAs):
A significant characteristic of the Common
 Cultures and Societies – CSO
Experience is the integration of requirements from
 Contemporary and Global Issues – CGI
both outside and within a major field of study.
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Each student pursues a degree program in a major
field and must complete a set of prescribed courses
to demonstrate mastery of that field. As part of
these courses, students achieve outcomes to meet
requirements of the Common Experience as
described below.
4. Meet the requirements of the Clarkson
Common Experience.
5. Meet the requirements for a degree program as
determined by the offering department or
school.
6. A student entering as a first semester freshman
must have been in residence for at least four
semesters, including the final undergraduate
semester; or, if entering with advanced
standing, have completed at least half the
remaining upper-level undergraduate work in
residence at Clarkson. The program must
include a minimum of two semesters (30 credit
hours) including the final undergraduate
semester.
Information Technology Expertise
Students will gain expertise in using information
technology and computational software appropriate
to their major field of study.
Professional Requirement
The Professional Requirement incorporates
learning outcomes involving professionalism,
ethics, and diversity. These outcomes include
understanding the concepts of professionalism,
professional responsibility, and professional ethics,
and knowing how the student's professional
community promotes, supports, and enforces these
concepts. Students should develop an appreciation
for the value of diversity in the workplace.
Commencement
Any student who is within six (6) credit hours of
meeting the graduation degree requirements may
participate in Commencement. Students who
require more than six (6) credit hours to complete
degree requirements will not be allowed to
participate in Commencement and they will be
required to complete their remaining credit hour
requirements on-campus. The written approval of
the Department Chair must be obtained by a student
who has completed all but six hours for graduation
in order to complete them off campus.
Professional Experience
All students participate in an approved professional
experience following the first-year such as a co-op,
internship, directed research, or community project
clearly related to the student’s professional goals.
More details can be obtained on the web at
http://www.clarkson.edu/engineering/CSOEProfEx
pWorksheet.pdf .
Academic Regulations
All students are subject to University Regulations.
In particular Academic Regulations, including
Academic Standing can be found at
www.clarkson.edu/studentaffairs/regulations/iii.htm
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Bachelor's Degree Graduation Requirements
1. At least 120 credit hours.
2. At least a 2.000 cumulative average.
3. At least a 2.000 cumulative average in the
major field of study
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Programs of Study in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering
Listed below are all of the degree programs, minors, professional concentrations, and non-degree
programs that are offered at Clarkson in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering. In addition, the
list sets forth numerous advising options that facilitate the pursuit of several pre-professional curricular
objectives. More information on minors, concentrations, and pre-professional programs may be found in
the discussion that follows this listing.
Baccalaureate and Graduate Degree Programs
Aeronautical Engineering (BS)
Chemical Engineering (BS, MS)
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (PhD)
Civil Engineering (BS, ME, MS, PhD)
Computer Engineering (BS)
Electrical Engineering (BS, ME, MS)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
Engineering Science (MS, PhD)
Environmental Engineering (BS, ME, MS, PhD)
Master of Engineering/Master of Business Administration (Dual Degree)
Material Science and Engineering (PhD)
Mechanical Engineering (BS, ME, MS, PhD)
Software Engineering (BS)
Minors and Professional Concentrations
Minors
To complement and enrich bachelor’s degree programs, Clarkson also enables students to assemble
coursework in designated minor programs. Identified and approved by a vote of the faculty, such minors
provide students with another area of specialization outside their major. Minors require 15 or more credit
hours of specified coursework. Completion of an approved minor is indicated on a student’s transcript.
The fillable form for a minor is at: http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/forms/Minor%20Form%20Fillable.pdf.
The following minors have been designated:
BUSINESS
Business
Economics
Human resources Management
Law Studies
Project Management
ENGINEERING
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Science (not available to
Engineering majors)
Environmental Engineering
Software Engineering
SCIENCE
Anthropology
Biology
Biology, Behavior and Society
Biophysics
Chemistry
Cognitive Neuroscience
Communication
Computational Science
Computer Science
Environmental & Occupational Health
Social Science
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
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LIBERAL ARTS1
American Studies
Communication
Film
History
International and Cross-Cultural
Perspectives
Gender & Sexuality Studies
Global Studies
Human Resource Management
Individually Designed Minor1
Literature
Literature and the Arts
Philosophy
Political Science
Science, Technology and Society
Sociology
War Studies
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Science and Technology
Environmental Health Science
Environmental Science & Policy
Information Technology
Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering
Sustainable Energy Solutions for the
Developing World
Statistics
Professional Concentrations
Undergraduate students may build an area of specialized expertise termed a professional concentration
within — or closely related to — their degree program major. Such concentrations require at least 15
credit hours of coursework. Completion of a faculty-approved concentration is indicated on a student’s
transcript. Requirements vary and interested students should consult with academic advisers. The fillable
form for a concentration is at:
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/forms/Concentration%20Form%20Fillable.pdf. The following professional
concentrations have been designated:
BUSINESS
ENGINEERING
Customized
Architectural Engineering
Financial Analysis
Biomolecular Engineering
Financial Information
Construction Engineering Management
International Business
Electrical Power Engineering
Project Management
Environmental Engineering
Supply Chain Management
Materials Engineering
Structural Engineering
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Liberal Arts also offers Disciplinary Minors and Student-Designed Minors. Contact the Associate Dean of Arts
and Sciences at 315-268-6410.
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Pre-Professional Coursework Programs
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, and Pre-Veterinary
Programs
Students may earn a degree in any major program and also
prepare for careers in health sciences. Students interested in
preparing for professional schools in dentistry, medicine or
veterinary science should call the Health Professions
Advisor at 268-3843.
Pre-Physical Therapy / Professional Physical Therapy
Graduate Program
Students interested in preparing for entrance into
Clarkson’s Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program
should call the Chair of Physical Therapy Department at
315-268-3786.
Honors Program
University Honors Program (HP) students typically take
one Honors course per semester and complete an Honors
Thesis, eventually earning 24 credits for a University
Honors degree. For engineering students, Honors courses
replace Common Experience courses, ES100, professional
electives, and undesignated electives. For more detailed
information about what courses Honors courses replace,
students should contact the Honors Program or their major
department. For more information about the Honors
Program, students should call the Honors Director at 2682290.
Army and Air Force ROTC
Clarkson has two senior ROTC units. Army ROTC
(http://people.clarkson.edu/depts/armyrotc/) offers
training and instruction to prepare students for entry as a
commissioned officer into all branches of the United States
Army. Air Force ROTC
(http://people.clarkson.edu/depts/armyrotc/) offers training
for entry as a commissioned officer into all career areas of
the United States Air Force. Upon graduation, Air Force
and Army cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants
into the Active Duty Air Force or one of 16 specialized
branches of the Regular Army, Army Reserve, or National
Guard.
ESL Requirement
Students for whom English is a second language must take
an English language placement examination upon entering
Clarkson. Based on the outcome of this examination, a
student may be required to complete one or more ESL
courses prior to enrolling in the Clarkson Seminar or any
course assigned one or two communications points.
limited to only one degree or one specific area of study!
You may decide to obtain dual degrees, a double major, or
a second degree. Clarkson also has many graduate
programs of study.
Dual Degree
A dual degree (two B.S. degrees) has the following
characteristics: it consists of two Clarkson bachelor’s
degrees - for instance, a Mechanical Engineering Degree
and a Civil Engineering Degree; the degrees are awarded at
a single commencement; and it requires completion of 150
semester credit hours with at least 30 credit hours that are
unique to each program. A dual degree also requires
completion of a form that is available in all department
offices, the SAS office or on-line at
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/forms/seconddegreefillable.pd
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Double Major
You may decide to pursue two majors (but one B.S.
degree) while at Clarkson. Your advisor should be able to
direct you to a source that can tell you the courses needed
to complete the second (double) major. Paperwork must be
completed to establish your double major. A double major
degree requires completion of all requirements for both
programs prior to graduation. The form can be found at:
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/forms/doublemajorfillable.pdf
Second Degree
A second degree is the non-simultaneous awarding of two
Clarkson bachelor’s degrees at two different
commencements. To do this, 150 credit hours with at least
30 credit hours unique to each program must be completed.
Also, at least 12 credit hours (6 of which are upper level
courses) toward the second degree must be completed in
residence after the awarding of the first degree. To obtain a
second degree you have to be readmitted to Clarkson
through the office of Student Administrative Services.
Change of Major
Students may declare or change majors at anytime, though
doing so should be undertaken with deliberate care and
advice. Making the declaration or change is a simple,
straightforward procedure that includes an informal
interview with knowledgeable personnel from the new
major and completion of a simple form
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/forms/changemajorfillable.pdf
for submission to SAS by staff from the new major or
department.
Other Areas of Study
As a student in Engineering Studies, you are likely putting
most of your planning efforts toward making your decision
about one major. But, you need to know that you are not
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Special Interests
Many students have special interests. In order to develop
these special interests, Clarkson encourages students to
follow their interests by allowing independent study
projects. If you are interested, you should go to a professor
or your advisor for assistance.
Advanced Placement/Transfer Credit
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement or transfer credit can be granted to
you and Clarkson requires a score of 4 or higher. For
further information and to get the credit applied to your
transcript you need to contact a representative in the
Student Administrative Services Center (SAS). AP credit
must be approved just prior to your first semester,
otherwise a Dean’s exception must be granted in order to
transfer in AP credits.
Classification of Students
 A student must complete at least 24 credit hours
for Sophomore status.
 A student must complete at least 54 credit hours
for Junior status.
 A student must complete at least 84 credit hours
for Senior status.
Midterm Grades
Midterm Grade Rosters will be created on-line for all
courses. Midterm grades are intended to inform students of
their academic progress; they do not become part of a
permanent student record. In courses in which student
work has been evaluated before midterm, one of the
following two grades will be awarded: S-Satisfactory or UUnsatisfactory. A midterm grade of unsatisfactory (“U”)
should be recognized as indicating undergraduate
performance below the level of a “C” grade. For those
courses in which no student work has been evaluated
before midterm, the report will show an “N” for each
student.
Repeating a Course
Students can only repeat a course for which they have
received a grade of C- or lower. Once the course is
repeated, the higher of the two grades will prevail and the
lower grade will be omitted. The transcript is a historical
document and so any coursework that has been completed
will remain recorded. A repeated course will show up with
a notation that it has been repeated and it will be omitted
from the QPA calculation.
Academic Standing
Transfer credit
1. Academic Warning. A full-time undergraduate student
Transfer credit from another college or university is
in Good Standing whose current semester Qualityapproved through your advisor, the department under
Point Average (QPA) falls below 2.000 shall be placed
which the course is taught and the SAS Office. Before
on Academic Warning. To be removed from Academic
taking a course at another university, the Off-campus
Warning, back to Good Standing, a student needs to
Course Work Permission form must be filled out. See your
complete at least 12 credit hours with a current semester
advisor for any questions about transfer credit.
QPA of at least 2.000.
2. Academic Probation. A full-time undergraduate student
Grading System
on Academic Warning who fails to complete at least 12
Grades are reported in accordance with the following
credit hours with a current semester QPA of at least
system: A+, A, A-, B+, B, B- C+, C, C-, D, F (4, 4, 3.67,
2.000 will be placed on Academic Probation. To be
3.33, 3, 2.67, 2.33, 2, 1.67, 1.0 quality points). Therefore, a
removed from Academic Probation, back to Academic
student who passes a 3-hour course with an A will earn 3x4
Warning, a student needs to complete at least 12 credit
or 12 quality points; a B, 3x3 or 9 quality points, etc. The
quality point average is determined by dividing the total
hours with a current semester QPA of at least 2.000.
number of earned quality points by the total number of
3. Academic Separation. A full-time undergraduate
credit hours taken at Clarkson on a traditional basis (A+, A,
student on Academic Probation who fails to complete
A-, B+, B,…). Selected courses may be taken on the
at least 12 credit hours with a current semester QPA of
Pass/No Credit system where P=pass, quality-point average
at least 2.000 will be separated from the University.
not affected; NC (no credit) on student’s record for C-, D,
Any undergraduate student who fails to attain a current
or F grade in courses taken as Pass/No Credit; P=passed
semester QPA of at least 1.0 shall also be separated
(certain designated graduate courses), quality-point average
from the University.
not affected.
4. To be continued, if Separated, an undergraduate
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student must apply by e-mailing their letter of request,
from their Clarkson e-mail account, to the Continuance
and Readmission Review Committee at the following
e-mail address: registrar@clarkson.edu. The student
may also send their letter of request to the Continuance
and Readmission Review Committee, c/o Student
Administrative Services, Box 5575, Clarkson
University, Potsdam, NY 13699-5575 or by fax (315268-2321). The letter should state why the University
should continue the student, the program(s) of study
the student wishes to be continued in, and any other
information the student feels pertinent to the situation.
All cases of continuance require concurrent approval of
the department chair or program director and of the
University’s Continuance and Readmission Committee.
If continued, a student’s academic standing will be
Academic Probation. The academic standing acquired
at the end of any semester shall take effect at the
beginning of the next summer school or semester in
which the student enrolls.
Further information may be found by contacting Student
Administrative Services.
Dean’s List and Presidential Scholar List
To qualify for the Dean’s List during any semester, a fulltime undergraduate student must receive no failures and
earn a semester quality-point average of at least 3.250. A
3.800 semester quality-point average or better qualifies a
student for the Presidential Scholar List. Both lists require a
student to be enrolled for at least 14 credit hours in a
prescribed curriculum of which 12 or more credit hours are
graded in the traditional manner (not graded on a pass/no
credit basis).
Degree With Distinction
At graduation, a student will receive the bachelor’s degree
“with distinction” if his or her cumulative quality-point
average is at least 3.250, and “with great distinction” if it is
at least 3.750. A more detailed and complete explanation of
all academic and graduation requirements at Clarkson
appears on the Web at
www.clarkson.edu/sas/student_records/graduation.
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE Exam)
Professional registration is a very important step for many
who wish to pursue a career in any field of engineering. To
obtain registration as a Professional Engineer (PE), you
must successfully complete a two-part examination
procedure. The first part, called the Fundamentals of
Engineering (FE) Examination, typically is taken in the
spring of the senior year. The second part, called the
Professional Engineering (PE) Exam, is taken after
completing at least four years of work experience
satisfactory to the State Licensing Board; qualifications to
sit for the PE examination vary somewhat from state to
state.
The FE exam is offered on campus, and to help you prepare
for the exam, Clarkson offers on-line review sessions to
help you prepare for the exam. You must be within 20
credit hours of completing your graduation requirements
before you will be permitted to attempt the exam. If you
have any further questions, contact the Coulter School of
Engineering office, Room 102 CAMP Building or on the
web at http://www.clarkson.edu/engineering/feinfo.html
How Can I Get Involved in Clarkson’s Student Life?
Clarkson University is well known for its strong academics
and for preparing students to enter the working world
seamlessly and successfully. An important aspect of
preparation deals with each student’s involvement outside
the classroom and opportunities are abundant at Clarkson.
Clarkson University Student Association (CUSA) at
https://knightlife.clarkson.edu/
The CUSA is the acting student government on campus
with responsibilities of budgeting and general oversight for
the numerous clubs and organizations it recognizes on
campus. The recognized clubs range from club sports,
theater, the International Student Organization, Clarkson
Union Board, Environmental Conservation Organization,
the Pep Band, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Sports Car Club, and
many more. It is responsible for allocating the $250 activity
fee to the clubs and organizations, as well as to capital
projects. Currently, the students are donating $6.25 million
over 10 years to the new Student Center and have been the
driving force behind it. Along with that, the CUSA Senate
is responsible for working together with the Clarkson
Administration on decisions affecting the student body.
Student Projects for Engineering Experience & Design
(SPEED) http://clarkson.edu/speed/index.html
SPEED teams offer a unique opportunity to bridge
academic programs and gain real experience in design and
engineering. Along with that, there are opportunities to
improve communication and teamwork skills and such
business skills as marketing and public relations.
Employers recognize the valuable experience students gain
by participating in SPEED teams.
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Where Can I Find Activities at Other Colleges?
The Associated Colleges Organization is an umbrella
organization for Clarkson University, SUNY Potsdam, St.
Lawrence University and SUNY Canton. See their web site
at www.associatedcolleges.org. Potsdam offers many
extracurricular activities. The Associated Colleges of the
St. Lawrence Valley publishes a calendar of “Special
Events” every month. This and other local publications list
lectures, concerts, seminars, club meetings, professional
societies, sports, movies, etc. that are going on in the area.
Most Commonly Used Forms
To print your own forms go to the SAS Web site at:
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/forms/index.html
Add/Drop Form
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/forms/add-drop.pdf
Change of Major Form
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/forms/changemajorfill
able.pdf
Minor Declaration Form
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/forms/minorformfilla
ble.pdf
Off-Campus Form
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/forms/offcampusformfillable.pdf
Scheduling template for course selection - for
course advising/selection
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/forms/scheduletemplate.pdf
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Dates to remember for the Fall 2015 Semester
August 24: Classes begin (8:00am)
August 28: Last day to complete check-in
September 4: Last day to add a class; Last day to request
Pass/No Credit option; Last day for student online access
for fall course enrollment
September 18: Last day to drop a class without a transcript
notation
September 25: Fall recess begins at the end of the last
scheduled class on this day
September 30: Classes resume (8:00am)
October 19: Spring 2016 Master Schedule available online
and in PeopleSoft
October 26: Final Exam schedule for Fall 2015 available
online and in PeopleSoft. Beginning of advisement period:
students should meet with advisors to select courses for
Spring 2016 semester.
November 2: Drop notation of "LW" appears on transcript
for all drops on/after this date
November 4: Enrollment period begins
November 13: Enrollment period ends
November 24: Thanksgiving recess begins after the last
scheduled class on this date
November 30: Classes resume (8:00am)
December 4: Last day to drop a class for the Fall 2015
semester
December 7-11: Final Exams
December 14: Grades due to SAS
Dates to remember for Spring 2016 Semester
January 6: Returning student check-in
January 7: Classes begin (8:00am)
January 13: Last day to complete check-in for classes
January 20: Last day to add class, or request Pass/No
Credit option
February 5: Last day to drop a course without drop notation
on transcript
February 10: Feb break begins at the end of the last
scheduled class on this day
February 15: Classes resume (8:00am)
March 4: Spring 2016 final exam schedule available in
PeopleSoft and online
March 11: Spring recess begins at the end of the last
scheduled class on this day
March 21: Classes resume (8:00 am)
March 28 - Drop notation of “LW” will appear on
transcript for all drops. Beginning of advisement period:
students should meet with advisors to select courses for
Fall 2016 semester
March 30: Enrollment period begins for students to enroll
in courses for Fall 2016
April 8: Enrollment period ends
April 22: Last day for students to drop courses for current
semester
April 25 –April 29: Final exams
May 1: Grades due to SAS
May 7: Commencement
May 16: Summer session I/ 10 week session begins
June 18: Summer session I ends
June 27: Summer session II begins
July 30: Summer session II/ 10 week session ends
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Other Commonly Asked Questions
What if I am having difficulty in a course?
You have two options: either work through it or drop
the course.
Work through it
• Speak with your professor.
• Speak with your advisor.
• Find out what upperclassmen did to survive the
course.
• Get a tutor.
Drop/Add Course Instructions
Keep in mind
• Be sure to check the add/drop deadlines.
• If you drop a required course you will eventually
have to take it again.
• It may be possible to take the course online but you
must first receive permission to take the course to
ensure that it will transfer.
• If you drop a course and are taking less than 14 credit
hours you will be ineligible for academic honors (i.e.
Dean’s List)
• If you drop a course and are taking fewer than 12
credit hours, you will not be considered a fulltime student. This may impact health insurance
coverage and financial aid.
• You can only repeat a class if you previously
received lower than a C-.
Within first two weeks of the semester you can
drop a course through your PeopleSoft account
(this class will not appear on transcript)
Navigate to Add/Drop: www.my.clarkson.edu→
PeopleSoft (link in left margin)→ Enter User ID &
Password→ Academics→ Enroll in a Class→ Select
current term
After first two weeks of the semester (this class
WILL appear on transcript as dropped course) The
Last Day to drop a courses is the Last Day of Class
for the semester!
STEPS: 1. Complete Add/Drop Form
2. Professor of course AND academic advisor must
sign approval
3. Take form to SAS for processing
What if I need to add a class?
Check with your advisor first to ensure the class will
count towards degree requirements. To Add a Class
through PeopleSoft
STEPS: 1. Select Add class
2. Enter 4-digit class number
3. The Add Status field will read Pending
4. Hit Submit
I need a tutor and help with my academics! Where
do I get help? Student Success Center
www.clarkson.edu/ssc/about.html
The Student Success Center is located in the ERC and
offers services related to educational development,
tutoring, student support and accommodations for
people with disabilities. Seminars are offered on
topics such as time management, stress control, study
strategies and reading improvement etc. Students can
sign up for tutoring through their PeopleSoft account.
There is also drop-in tutoring available for Physics I
and II, Calculus I and II and Chemistry I and II.
Call the Student Success Center for details on time and
location.
For appointments or further information on this
service, call 315-268-2209/3881 The Office of
Accommodative Services located on the 1st floor of the
ERC within the Student Success Center.
I need a professional to talk to about personal
issues. Where can I go?
Student Health and Counseling Center
www.clarkson.edu/counseling/index.html
The Counseling Center 1300 Educational Resource
Center (ERC) offers personal counseling. Issues that
are addressed include understanding your personality,
relationships, stress control, alcohol and drug
awareness, dealing with shyness, depression and many
other personal concerns. For appointments or further
information on this service call 268-2327.
I am an international student and have questions
about my visa and work status.
International Students & Scholars Office
www.clarkson.edu/isso
Foreign student advising is available in the ERC. The
service includes orientation and special advising
concerning such topics as: visa status requirements,
and work regulations, for example. For further
information on this service or appointments contact
Tess Casler, Director, as listed below.
Tess Casler
Director, International Students & Scholars
International Students & Scholars Office
Clarkson University
2302 Educational Resource Center
PO Box 565, 8 Clarkson Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13699-5651
Phone: 315-268-7970
E-mail: tcasler@clarkson.edu
What if I have questions about my financial aid?
Contact your SAS representative at the Student
Administrative Services Center (SAS)
www.clarkson.edu/sas.
The Student Administrative Services Center (SAS)
combines the activities of the Bursar’s, Registrar’s,
and Financial Assistance Offices and is located 1st
Floor Graham Hall.
This office can be contacted at 268-6451.
Summer office hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Regular office hours: 9 a.m. – 4:30 .m.
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Student Administrative Services
Each student is assigned to one representative based on the student’s last name as listed below. Therefore,
students have one person to whom they can turn to for most of their administrative needs. If there is a
need to contact SAS, students and their parents should ask to speak with their student services
representatives.
If your last name begins with ask for
A – C .................Mary Chris Jones
D-He...................Gerri Snyder
Hf– Mc...............Tina Martin
Md-Sc.................Barbara Russell
Sd-Z....................Stacey Hawkins
Graduate .............Jennifer Murray
Mary Chris Jones
Student Services Representative
(A-C)
1003E Graham Hall
315-268-6451
jonesm@clarkson.edu
Barbara Russell
Student Services
Representative
(Md-Sc)
1003H Graham Hall
315-268-6451
Gerri Snyder
Student Services Representative
(D-He)
1003F Graham Hall
315-268-6451
snyderg@clarkson.edu
Stacey Hawkins
Senior Student Services
Representative
(Sd-Z)
Graham Hall
315-268-6451
shawkins@clarkson.edu
Tina Martin
Student Services Representative
(Hf-Mc)
1003G Graham Hall
315-268-6451
martint@clarkson.edu
Jennifer Murray
Student Services
Representative
(Graduate)
Graham Hall
315-268-6451
jmurray@clarkson.edu
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Where can I get help with my career and internship/job search?
The Career Center
contact the Co-op Office located in the Career
http://www.clarkson.edu/career
Center of the ERC building. Please take note
Inventory your interests and build a career based
that written approval from the department is
on the functions of business that you enjoy.
required before a student leaves on Co-op.
Talking to your professors or advisor is a good
way to see what is available to you in the work
Semester Exchange
world. Many faculty members have held
A semester exchange is usually completed in the
industrial positions before entering teaching, or
junior year through exchange programs that
are working for industry or government as a
Clarkson has with universities in Australia,
consultant or researcher. For further help on
Austria, England, France, Germany, Hong
inventorying your interests and choosing a
Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
career, stop by the Career Center and inquire
New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, Spain,
about their career tests.
Sweden, and Wales. To find out more details,
contact the Career Center or visit their Web site.
Make contact with the staff of the Career Center
Students are expected to apply through the
in the ERC during your first semester at
Career Center during their sophomore year with
Clarkson to find out what they can do for you.
the expectation of study during their junior year.
Also, attend the Career Fairs held at Clarkson
Prior to departure, an Off-Campus Course Work
each fall and spring semesters. Many company
Permission form must be completed and
representatives and alumni attend the Clarkson
approved for each course. In addition, “Good
Fairs. It is a great opportunity to learn about the
Standing” status is a requirement. For more
opportunities available. You can inquire about
information, visit the study abroad Web site at
internship and Co-op positions.
http://www.clarkson.edu/career/students/study_e
Clarkson offers programs to broaden your
xchange/
college experiences. Both the Cooperative
Education and Study Abroad Programs require a
Resume, Internship and Job Search
student to be off campus for at least one
The Career Center staff is very helpful and
semester. Participation in either of these
qualified to assist you with writing and
programs require that you have at least a 2.5
designing your resume. It is wise to stop by
cumulative GPA for the Co-op Program and a
early on in your college career to find out how to
3.0 for a semester exchange program(s) also
begin building the credentials for your resume.
research curriculum requirements so that you
The Career Center can also help you with
can ensure that you will have all necessary
strategies and contacts for finding internships,
prerequisites and courses.
co-ops and jobs. Their office also conducts
mock interviews upon request.
Cooperative Education Program (Co-op)
The Cooperative Education is a good way to get
practical experience by working for a company
for one semester (and possibly the summer
months). To find out more about this program
Be sure to sign up for Knightlink, the online
recruiting tool for internship, co-op and job
search during your first year at Clarkson – it’s
free!! Just stop by the Career Center to register.
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system and how it works, and you will find greater success
in the future.
Class Number
Message: Combined section is full
The Class Number is 4-digit class number assigned to a
In some instances, two departments offer the same class and
particular class section for the current semester. This can be advertise it with their own designator. For example,
found in the printed/online Master Schedule of Courses or
Organizational Behavior is offered in both the School of
by selecting the magnifying glass beside the Class Number Business and the School of Arts & Sciences – OS286 and
box on the PeopleSoft enrollment page.
PY286 respectively. While it may appear to have seats
Closed Classes (closed, full or not offered)
available, enrollment in both courses is added to determine
Many courses are not offered every semester or reach
if the class has reached capacity.
maximum capacity quickly. Students who have completed
Message: Maximum term unit load exceeded.
the most credit hours have first priority. Consequently, be
Students can only enroll in the number of credit hours listed
prepared to look for alternatives. This may require
in his/her enrollment appointment. If a student would like to
rearranging other classes. If this is a required course for this take additional credit hours he/she must meet with his/her
semester, seek guidance from your advisor.
academic advisor and SAS. The maximum academic load is
Course Number
19 credits hours for undergraduates.
The Course Number is the common departmental
Message: Minimum term units.
designator and number for a particular course.
Students cannot drop below full-time credits, which is 12
Example: EC150 = Principles of Microeconomics.
credits for undergraduates. Seek guidance from your
Enrollment Appointment
academic advisor and/or SAS to avoid academic program
Students may only begin enrollment after specific date and and financial assistance and insurance problems.
time. View Enrollment Appointment on PeopleSoft.
Message: Multiple Enrollments not allowed
Students will have the best chance of getting their classes
Students can only enroll in a class once for the term.
when they enroll at the very beginning of their appointment Message: Repeatable Limit
time.
This indicates that this course has been taken previously.
Holds
Some courses (i.e. directed study) may be taken multiple
Enrollment is only possible when all holds have been
times; however, most courses may only be repeated if a
removed. Contact the office noted on the Hold to determine student received a grade of C-, D+, D or F.
what actions you need to take to resolve situation.
Message: Requisites Not Met
Master of Schedule Courses
This class has required pre-requisites or co-requisites, or
The Master of Scheduled Courses, a listing of all courses
possibly enrollment requisites specific to the class (for
being offered for the semester, is available in several places. example ES100 where sections are tied to certain majors).
· PeopleSoft Navigation: Student Service Center >
To determine what requisites exist, go to the PS Catalog:
Class/Course Catalog Search
Home > SA Self Service > Learner Services > Catalog >
· SAS Web page:
View Course Catalog
http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/classes_schedules
Message: Required Related Class
then select the semester and Master Schedule
Many classes include more than one component (lecture,
Open Classes
lab or discussion). One must enroll in all components. After
Check for available classes in PeopleSoft.
selecting the enrollment component (the credit bearing
Navigation: Student Service Center > Class/Course Catalog
component) on the Enroll in a Class page, enter the related
Search
component (the noncredit bearing component) on the Class
Enter the number for the current term. Enter the Course
Enrollment Options page that is presented. Note, in many
Number in the next 2 boxes (i.e. MA – 1st box, 131 – 2nd
cases you will be automatically enrolled in the related
box). This will return any open sections.
component if there is only one section.
Related Component
Message: Success
Related components are those noncredit sections associated The enrollment was successful!
with a class offered for credit (ex. lab/discussion).
Message: The enrollment limit has been reached
View Results
The class is full. Some classes may appear to have seats
View your results to ensure all updates have been made
available, but the class is full because seats have been
correctly.
reserved for students in specific majors.
Return to Student Service Center home page and click on
the Weekly Schedule link below
SAS Assistance: SAS can walk you through the process
from beginning to end. Do not delay, because class
selections are limited. Invest the time to understand the
PeopleSoft Defined & Common Enrollment Messages
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APPENDIX A: CURRICULUM SHEETS
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Engineering Studies Curriculum
Student Name
FRESHMAN - FALL
Student Number
Semester
Grade
Class Year
FRESHMAN – SPRING
CM 131 General Chem. I (4 cr)
CM 132 General Chem. II (4 cr)
PH 131 Fund. Physics I (4 cr) or
ES 110 Engineering and Society (3cr)
PH 132 Fund. Physics II (4 cr) or
PH 131 Fund Physics I (4cr)
ES 110 Engineering and Society (3cr) or
Knowledge Area (KA)
UNIV 190 Clarkson Seminar
MA 131 Calculus I
MA 132 Calculus II
FY 100 First Year Seminar (1 cr)
ES 100 Intro Computer (2 cr)
Semester
SOPHOMORE - CBE
BY 160 Bio II: Cellular and Molecular
Biology
CH 260 Chemical Engineering Principles
III:
Thermodynamics
CH 210 Chemical Engineering Principles I:
Molecular Properties
CH 220 Chemical Engineering Principles II:
Mass Balance
CM 241 Organic Chemistry
CM 242 Organic Chemistry II
MA 231 Calculus III
MA 232 Differential Equations
ES Elective or Ph 132 Physics II (4 cr)
Elective – KA or UC
SOPHOMORE – CpE/EE/SwE
ES 250 Electrical Science
EE 221 Linear Circuits
ES 220, ES 260 (Tech), ES 340 (SwE only)
EE 261 Programming & Software Design
EE 264 Introduction to Digital Design
ES 260 Materials Science
MA 211 Foundations (Software only)
EE 211 ECE Lab I
MA 232 Differential Equations
MA 231 Calculus III
Elective – KA or UC or PH 132 Fund
Physics II (4 cr)
ES 250 Electrical Science (AE & ME)
ES 220 Statics
EE 324 Dynamical Systems or
EE 361 Fund. Software Eng.
SOPHOMORE - AE/CEE/ME
ES 222 Strength of Materials
ES 330 Fluid Mechanics (CE)
ES 223 Rigid Body Dynamics (AE & ME)
ES 260 Materials (AE & ME)
ES Elective (CEE – ES 260 is
recommended)*
MA 231 Calculus III (CE)
MA 232 Differential Equations (AE & ME)
Elective – KA or UC or PH 132 Fund
Physics II (4cr)
Sophomore Design (AE 212, ME 212)
MA 232 Differential Equations (CE)
MA 231 Calculus III (AE & ME)
Elective – KA or UC
ES Elective (CE)*
AE 201/ME 201 Engineering Lab I (AE &
ME)
Sophomore Design (CE 212)
SOPHOMORE - EnvE
CE 212 Sophomore Design
CE 340 Intro to Env. Eng.
ES 220 Statics
BY 320 Microbiology
CH 210 Chemical Engineering Principles I
ES 330 Fluid Mechanics
MA 231 Calculus III
MA 232 Differential Equations
PH 132 Fund Physics II (4 cr) or
Elective – KA or UC
Elective UC or KA
Eligible ES elective courses are: ES 260 Materials Science; ES 223 Rigid Body Dynamics; ES 250 Electrical Circuits and
ES 340 Thermodynamics for Civil Engineering ES Electives
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Grade
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
CLASS OF 2015 AND LATER
Student:
Student No:
Advisor:
Class:
FALL
GR
FRESHMAN
SPRING
GR
FRESHMAN
UNIV 190 Clarkson Seminar
KA Elective
(F)***
(S)
MA131 Calculus I
MA132 Calculus II
(F/S)
(F/S)
CM131 General Chemistry I
CM132 General Chemistry II or
(F)
(S)
(4cr)
(4cr)
BY160 Biology II
(4cr)
PH131 Fund of Physics I or
PH131 Fund of Physics I or
(F/S)
(F/S)
(4cr)
(4cr)
ES110 Engineering and Society
PH132 Fund of Physics II
(STS)(3cr)
(4cr)
FYS
ES100 Intro Engr Use of Compu
(F)
(S)
(1cr)
(2cr)
GPA=
CUM. GPA=
STATUS=
GPA=
CUM. GPA=
STATUS=
FALL
GR
SOPHOMORE
SPRING
GR
SOPHOMORE
ES220 Statics
ES222 Strength of Materials
(F/S)
(F/S)
ES250 Electrical Science
ES223 Rigid Body Dynamics
(F/S)
(S)
ES260 Materials Science
AE212 Intro to Engineer Design
(F/S)
(S)
(TECH)
MA232 Elem Differential
MA231 Calculus III
(F/S)
(F/S)
Equations
KA/UC Elective or (3 cr.)
KA/UC Elective
PH132 Fund Phy II (4cr)
(F/S)
GPA=
FALL
ES330 Fluid Mechanics
ES340 Thermodynamics
CUM. GPA=
GR
STATUS=
JUNIOR
(F/S)
(F/S)
AE/ME350 Aircraft Structures
(F)
Professional 1 Elective
AE/ME455 Mech Vibrations &
Control
AE301 Exp Meth in AE (C2)
(1cr)
(F)
(F)
GPA=
CUM. GPA=
FALL
GR
AE450 Aircraft Design I (C1)
(F)
AE430 Stab Control of Aerospace
Vehicles
AE/ME431 Gas Dynamics
Professional Elective
Economics Elective
GPA=
CUM. GPA=
Knowledge Areas**** and Comm. Pts. if
any
(Four Knowledge Areas Required)
CGI ____
____
IG ____
____
IA ____
EC ____
AE201 Intro Exp Meth in AE
(C2) (1cr)
GPA=
CUM. GPA=
SPRING
GR
AE/ME425 Aerodynamics
AE429 Aircraft Perf & Flight
Mech
AE458 Design of Aircraft
Structures
MA330** Advanced Eng Math
AE401
Adv Meth in AE
(1cr)
Undesignated Elective
STATUS=
JUNIOR
(S)
(S)
(S)
(F/S)
(S)
ES499 Professional Experience
(0cr)
GPA=
CUM. GPA=
SPRING
GR
AE451 Aircraft Design II
(S)
(TECH)
AE427 Design of Propulsion Sys
(S)
(C2)
Professional Elective
KA/UC Elective
STATUS=
SENIOR
(F)
(F)
STATUS=
University Course and Comm. 2
Course
(One C2 course and one UC course
required)
CSO
STS
(S)
GPA=
CUM. GPA=
Professional Experience Paperwork:
STATUS=
SENIOR
STATUS=
___ Pre Approval Form
___ Completion Form
UC ____ (Not to be Taken by
Freshmen)
*Superscripts refer to outcomes as per ABET and the Clarkson Common Experience Requirements.
**or MA331 and STAT383. ***Courses are offered as follows: F – Fall, S – Spring, F/S – Fall and Spring
****Students are required to take five courses to fulfill the Knowledge Area (KA) requirements. Of the five, one is a University Course (UC) which covers
two KAs. Note: Many KA’s have Communications Points (CP) = 0. One of the knowledge area electives must be an economics course, EC350 is
recommended.
 Professional 1 Elective – any 200 level or above Math, Science, Engineering, or Business course.
 Professional Elective – any 300 level technical courses in Math, Science, Engineering or Business.
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Department of Chemical Engineering
FROM:
RE:
Richard J. McCluskey, Executive Officer, 220A CAMP
Progress Toward Graduation, Class of 2017 onward
According to our records the following is a list of courses you have completed or still need to
meet graduation requirements in Chemical Engineering. In order to graduate you must have at least a
2.00 cumulative average overall and in your CH courses. If you have any questions, please contact your
advisor or me.
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry/Biology
Materials Science/
Mechanics/Electrical
CH210
CM131 (CM103/105)
Elective - ES
CH220
CM132 (CM104)
Elective - ES
CH260/CH340
CM241
CH320/CH270
CM242
Engineering Electives
CH330
CM244
Elective
CH350 (1 cr.)
BY160
Elective
CH360
Elective
CH370
CH410 (2 cr.)
Knowledge Area Courses
Technical Electives
CH420
UNIV 190
Elective
CH460
UC [
ES499 Prof. Exp. (0 cr.)
CGI*
,
]
Elective
CSO*
Computer Use
Mathematics
IA*
ES100 (2 cr.)
MA131
IG*
MA132
ES 110 Engineering and
Society (STS*)
FY Requirement
MA231
EC350
FY100 Personal Wellness
MA232
Undesignated Electives
MA Elective
Elective
Biomolecular Eng. Conc.
Elective
BY162 (2 cr.)
CH465
Physics
PH131 (4 cr. hr.)
CM460
PH132 (4 cr. hr.)
Restricted Elective**
*Two “Knowledge Areas” must be covered within one “University Course” course.
**[ ] Biomolecular Engineering Concentration requirements also include STAT383 (which counts as a
MA elective) and one of the following electives: BY 214, BY312, BY316, BY320/2, BY360/2, BY412,
CM413, CM426, CM453, CM464, ES365, ES380, ES402 or ES452.
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A Typical Chemical Engineering
Transfer Student Course Schedule
Junior Year
Fall
Spring
CH250 Chemical Process Calculations
CM244 Organic Chemistry Lab
CH271 Chemical Engr. Thermodynamics
CH272 Phase Equilibria
CH301 Fluid Mechanics
CH302 Heat Transfer
CM371 Physical Chemistry I
CM372 Physical Chemistry II
EC350 Micro and Engr. Economics
Knowledge Area Elective
Summer
Professional Experience
Senior Year
Spring
Fall
CH351 Mass Transfer
CH310 Chemical Engr. Lab I
CH410 Chemical Engineering Lab II
CH481 Design II
CH445 Chemical Reactor Analysis
CH485 Process Dynamics and Control
CH480 Design I
Elective (ES)
Elective (Math)
Elective (ES)
Knowledge Area Elective
*Two “Knowledge Areas” must be covered within one “University Course” course.
**[ ] Biomolecular Engineering Concentration requirements also include STAT383 (which counts as a MA elective) and one of
the following electives: BY 214, BY312, BY316, BY320/2, BY360/2, BY412, CM413, CM426, CM453, CM464, ES365,
ES380, ES402 or ES452.
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CIVIL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
Faculty Advisor
FRESHMAN - FALL
Student Name
Design
Credit
Semeste
r
Grade
Student Number
Design
Credit 2
FRESHMAN – SPRING
CM 131 General Chem. I (4 cr)
CM 132 General Chem. II (4 cr)
PH 131 Fund. Physics I
PH 132 Fund. Physics II (4 cr)
UNIV 190 Clarkson Seminar
ES110 Engineering & Society
MA 131 Calculus I
MA 132 Calculus II
FY/PE 100 First Year Seminar (0 cr)
ES 100 Intro Computer (2 cr)
SOPHOMORE - FALL
SOPHOMORE - SPRING
CE 212 Intro. Eng. Des. (F)
1.5
Class Year
Semester
Grade
ES 222 Strength of Materials
ES 220 Statics
ES elective*
ES elective* (ES260 recommended)
ES 330 Fluid Mechanics
MA 231 Calculus III
MA 232 Differential Equations
Elective – KA or UC
University Course (UC) Elective
JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS
Elective - KA or UC
CE 310 Geotechnical Engineering I (S)
CE 301 Geospatial Analysis & Appl. (S)
EC350 Econ. Principles / Engineering
Economics
CE 320 Structural Analysis (F)
1
CE 330 Water Resources I (F)
1
CE 340 Intro. Environmental Eng. (S)
1
ES elective*
CE 441 Reinforced Concrete Design (F)
OR CE 442 Steel Design (S)
CE 490 Sr. Design (Str., Trans., Geo.) (S)
OR CE 491 Sr. Design (Water R./Envir.) (S)
OR CE 492 Sr. Design (Building) (S)
OR CE 493 Sr. Design (Transportation) (S)
Architectural
Engineering
Professional Elective
Professional Elective
Professional Elective





CE415 or CE515
CE441
CE442
CE448
CE492
Professional Elective
Professional Elective
Professional Elective
Professional Elective
3
Construction
Engineering
Management
 CE411
 CE415/515
 CE441
 CE442
Environmental
Engineering
 CE340 or CH220
 CE491, MP401 or
Structural
Engineering
 CE420 or
MP444
 CM241 or CM371
or CH 210
 BY240, BY320, or
BY222 and BY224
(4 cr)
CE520
 CE415 or
CE515
 CE441
 CE442
 CE490 or
CE492
CE405, CE406,
CE407, CE408,
CE409, CE410,
CE445, CE446,
CE510

 
Two of the following: 3
Two of the
BY531, BY532, CE430,
following: 3
CE435, CE477, CE478,
CE411, CE421 or
CE453 or CE553, CE455 or

CE479, CE480, CE481,
CE521, CE544,
CE555, CE457 or CE557,
Two of the
CE482, CE486, CE577,
ME444, CE438 or
CE486 or CE586, EHS406 ,
following:
CE580, CE581, CE582,
CE538, CE401 or
ME310, ME411, ME444
OS466, FN361
CE584, CE586, CH434,
CE501, CE445,
EM/OM480
ES432, ES434, ES436,
CE446, CE448,
EM/OM351
ES464, ES532, EHS406
CE455 or CE555,
ESH330
or EHS416
CE453 or CE553,
 
Three of the following: 3
Professional Elective
3
 Checklist to monitor progress towards Professional Concentration
Math Elective
Professional Elective
1
CE405, CE408, CE411,
CE420 or CE520, CE421 or
CE521,CE445, CE446,
CE538, CE542, CE544,
ES499 (Prof. Experience) (0cr)

Two of the
following:
LW270, LW466
COMM217/417
*
Eligible ES elective courses are: ES260 Materials Science; ES223 Rigid body Dynamics; ES250 Electrical Circuits; and ES340 Thermodynamics
All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.
A total of 16.5 design credits are required.
Or other course designated by CEE Department Chair
Approved for 2015-2016
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CE457 or CE557
Name:
Student No:
Advisor:
Class:
Computer Engineering Curriculum
Graduation Requirement Check List
Class of 2015
□ Honors Program □ Completed
FALL____
FRESHMAN
SPRING____
CM131 Chemistry I
(4 credits)
CM132 Chem II or BY 160 Biology 11
(4 or 3 credits)
PH131 Physics I
(4 or 3 credits)
PH132 Physics II or PH131 Physics I
(4 credits)
MA131 Calculus I
(3 credits)
MA132 Calculus II
(3 credits)
UNIV190 Clarkson Seminar
(3 credits)
ES 110 Engineering and Society (STS)(C1)
(3 credits)
FY100 Transitions
(1 credit)
ES100 Intr. Engrg. Use Comp #
(2 credits)
GPA=
GR
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
FALL____
GPA=
FRESHMAN
STATUS=
SOPHOMORE
SPRING____
MA232 Differential Eqns.
(3 credits)
MA231 Calculus III
(3 credits)
ES250 Electrical Science
(3 credits)
EE211 Elec. Engr. Lab I (C1)
(3 credits)
ES Elective
(3 credits)
EE221 Linear Circuits
(3 credits)
EE261 Intro Prgm & Sftw Des
(3 credits)
EE264 Intro to Digital Design (C1)
(3 credits)
KA/UC Elective* or PH132 Physics II
(3 or 4 credits)
EE361 Fund of Software Engr
(3 credits)
GPA=
GR
CUM.GPA=
GR
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
FALL____
GPA=
GR
CUM.GPA=
GR
SOPHOMORE
STATUS=
JUNIOR
SPRING____
GR
JUNIOR
STAT383 Applied Statistics I
(3 credits)
MA211 Applied Algebra
(3 credits)
EE321 Syst & Sig Processing (C1)
(3 credits)
EE316 Computer Engr Jr Lab
(3 credits)
EE341 Microelectronics
(3 credits)
EE360 Microprocessors
(3 credits)
EE363 Softw Design, Anal, Reuse
(3 credits)
EE462 Software Syst Arch
(3 credits)
EE365 Adv Dig Circuit Design (C1)
(3 credits)
KA/UC Elective* (Economics)
(3 credits)
ES 499 Sec 03 Professional Experience
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
FALL____
GPA=
GR
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
SENIOR
SPRING____
GR
SENIOR
EE416 Comp Engr Sr Lab (TECH) (C1)
(3 credits)
Professional Elective
(3 credits)
EE464 Digital Systems Design (C1)
(3 credits)
Professional Elective
(3 credits)
EE466 Computer Architecture
(3 credits)
KA/UC Elective*
(3 credits)
CS Elective
(3 credits)
Undesignated Elective
(3 credits)
KA/UC Elective*
(3 credits)
Undesignated Elective
(3 credits)
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
*Knowledge Area or University Course Electives
There are a total of 5 courses which must be taken to cover four knowledge areas. At least one of these courses must be a University Course. University Courses are
interdisciplinary courses that cover two or more knowledge areas. One of the knowledge area electives must be an Economics course, EC350 is recommended.
# Information technology component
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Electrical Engineering Curriculum Graduation Requirement Check List
Class of 2015
□ Honors Program □ Completed
FALL____
GR
FRESHMAN
CM131 Chemistry I
(4 credits)
PH131 Physics I or
(4 or 3 credits)
MA131 Calculus I
SPRING____
GR
CM132 Chem II or BY 160 Biology 11
FRESHMAN
(4 or 3 credits)
PH132 Physics II
(4 credits)
(3 credits)
MA132 Calculus II
(3 credits)
UNIV190 Clarkson Seminar
(3 credits)
ES110 Engineering and Society (STS)(C1)
(3 credits)
FY100 Transitions
(1 credit)
ES100 Intr. Engrg. Use Comp #
(2 credits)
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
FALL____
GR
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
SOPHOMORE
STATUS=
SPRING____
GR
SOPHOMORE
MA232 Differential Eqns.
(3 credits)
MA231 Calculus III
(3 credits)
ES250 Electrical Science
(3 credits)
EE211 Elec. Engr. Lab I (C1)
(3 credits)
ES Elective
(3 credits)
EE221 Linear Circuits
(3 credits)
EE261 Intro Prgm & Sftw Des
(3 credits)
EE264 Intro to Digital Design (C1)
(3 credits)
EE324 Dynamical Systems
(3 credits)
KA/UC Elective* or PH132 Physics II
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
(3 or 4 credits)
STATUS=
FALL____
GPA=
GR
CUM.GPA=
JUNIOR
STATUS=
SPRING____
GR
JUNIOR
STAT383 Applied Statistics I
(3 credits)
Math Elective
(3 credits)
EE311 Elec Engr Lab II (C1)
(3 credits)
EE381 EM Fields and Waves
(3 credits)
EE321 Syst & Sig Processing (C1)
(3 credits)
Area Elective
(3 credits)
EE331 Energy Conversion
(3 credits)
Area Elective
(3 credits)
EE341 Microelectronics
(3 credits)
KA/UC Elective* (Economics)
(3 credits)
ES 499 Sec 03 Professional Experience
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
FALL____
GPA=
GR
CUM.GPA=
SENIOR
SPRING____
STATUS=
GR
SENIOR
EE412 Elec Engr Sr Lab (TECH)(C1)
(3 credits)
Area Elective
(3 credits)
ES Elective
(3 credits)
Professional Elective
(3 credits)
Area Elective
(3 credits)
KA/UC Elective*
(3 credits)
Area Elective
(3 credits)
Undesignated Elective
(3 credits)
KA/UC Elective*
(3 credits)
Undesignated Elective
(3 credits)
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
*Knowledge Area or University Course Electives
There are a total of 5 courses which must be taken to cover four knowledge areas. At least one of these courses must be a University Course. University
Courses are interdisciplinary courses that cover two or more knowledge areas. One of the knowledge area electives must be an Economics course, EC350 is
recommended.
# Information technology component
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
Faculty Advisor
FRESHMAN - FALL
Student Name
Design
Credit
Semester
Student Number
Grade
CM 132 General Chem. II (4 cr)
PH 131 Fund. Physics I
PH 132 Fund. Physics II (4 cr)
UNIV 190 Clarkson Seminar
ES110 Engineering & Society
MA 131 Calculus I
MA 132 Calculus II
FY/PE 100 First Year Seminar (0 cr)
ES 100 Intro Computer (2 cr)
SOPHOMORE - FALL
SOPHOMORE - SPRING
CE 212 Intro. Eng. Des. (F)
1.5
Design
Credit 2
FRESHMAN – SPRING
CM 131 General Chem. I (4 cr)
Class Year
BY 320 Microbiology
CH210 Chemical Engineering Principles I
ES 330 Fluid Mechanics
MA 231 Calculus III
MA 232 Differential Equations
Elective – KA or UC
Elective – KA or UC
Grade
1
CE 340 Intro to Environmental Eng (S)
ES 220 Statics
Semester
JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS
CH220 Chemical Engineering Principles II
Elective – KA or UC
CM 241 Organic Chemistry (F)
EC 350 Econ. Principles & Engineering
Economics
CE 330 Water Resources I (F)
1
CE 479 Water &Wastewater Treatment OR
CE 480 Chemical Fate & Trans. in Envir’t
CE 313 Biogeochemical Earth Systems (F)
OR CE435/535 Groundwater Hydrology
and Geochemistry3 (F)
3
1
0
1
ES 340 Thermodynamics I
STAT 383 Applied Statistics
CE 491 Sr. Design (Envir./ Wat. Res) (S)
CE 301 Geospatial Analysis & Appl. (S)
Core Professional Course
Core Professional Course
Core Professional Course
Professional Elective
Professional Elective
Checklist to monitor progress and options
Core Professional Courses
Thesis Option
Double Major Option
Core Professional Courses must
Students are
include three of these courses:
encouraged to work
major in both Civil and
 CE 479 (3) or CE 480 (1)
with a professor in their
Environmental
not previously counted
senior year to utilize CE
Engineering, the following
 CE 482/582 Systems (2)
495 and CE 496 as two
courses should be selected
 CE 486 Ind Ecology (1)
of the professional
 ES 250 Electrical Sci.
prepare an
Professional Elective
 CE 481 Haz Waste (2.5)
undergraduate thesis.
 CE 495
 CE 496
() = design credits
as professional electives:
 ES 222 Strength
 ES 432 Risk Anals (1.5)
Professional Elective
If a student desires a double
electives in order to
Professional Elective
Professional Elective
3
or ES223 Rigid Body D.
 ES 260 Material Sci.
 CE 310 Geotech I (1)
 CE 320 Str. Anal. (1)
 CE 441 Reinforced
ES499 (Prof. Experience) (0 cr.)
Concrete Design (3) or
CE 442 Steel Design (3)
All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.
A total of 16.5 design credits are required.
If CE435/535 is selected the curriculum must include either CE477 Atmospheric Chemistry or
CE480 Chemical Fate and Transport in the Environment
Approved for 2015-2016
3
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
Student Name:
Advisor:
Student No:
Class:
FALL
GR
FRESHMAN
SPRING
GR
FRESHMAN
UNIV190 Clarkson Seminar
(F)
KA Elective
(S)
MA131 Calculus I
(F/S)
MA132 Calculus II
(F/S)
(F)
CM132 General Chemistry II or
(4cr)
BY160 Biology II
(3cr)
PH131 Fund of Physics I or
PH132 Fund of Physics II
(4cr)
(4cr)
(F/S)
ES100 Intro Engr Use of Compu
(2cr)
(S)
CM131 General Chemistry I
(4cr)
PH131 Fund of Physics I or
(4cr)
(F/S)
ES110 Engineering and Society (STS)(3cr)
FYS
(1cr)
GPA=
CUM. GPA=
FALL
(F)
STATUS=
GPA=
GR
SOPHOMORE
CUM. GPA=
SPRING
(S)
(F/S)
STATUS=
GR
SOPHOMORE
ES220 Statics
(F/S)
ES222 Strength of Materials
(F/S)
ES250 Electrical Science
(F/S)
ES223 Rigid Body Dynamics
(S)
(TECH)
(F/S)
ME212 Intro to Engineer Design
(S)
MA232 Elem Differential Equations
(F/S)
MA231 Calculus III
(F/S)
(F/S)
KA/UC Elective
ES260 Materials Science
PH132 Fund of Physics II or
(4cr)
ES110 Engineering and Society (STS)(3cr)
ME201 Intro Exp Meth in ME (C2) (1cr)
GPA=
CUM. GPA=
FALL
STATUS=
GR
GPA=
JUNIOR
CUM GPA=
SPRING
(S)
STATUS=
GR
JUNIOR
ES330 Fluid Mechanics
(F/S)
ME326 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
(F/S)
ES340 Thermodynamics
(F/S)
ME341 Mech of Machine Elements
(F/S)
ME324 Dynamical Systems
(F/S)
ME411 Introduction to Heat Transfer
(F/S)
(F/S)
ME455 Mech Vibrations & Control (or)
(F)
ME310 Thermodynamics Sys Eng
(S)
MA330** Advanced Eng Math
KA/UC Elective
ME301 Exp Meth in ME
(C2)
(1cr)
(F/S)
Economics Elective
(F)
ME401 Adv Meth in ME
(1cr)
(S)
ES499 Professional Experience (0cr)
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
FALL
STATUS=
GR
GPA=
SENIOR
SPRING
(F/S)
Professional Elective
ME445 Integrated Design I (Tech)
(F/S)
Professional 1Elective
ME446 Integrated Design II

STATUS=
GR
SENIOR

ME442 Eng. Analysis by FEM (C2)
AE- ES- or ME- Professional Elective
CUM. GPA=
(C1)
(F/S)
Undesignated Elective
Professional Elective
Undesignated Elective
GPA=
CUM. GPA=
STATUS=
GPA=
CUM. GPA=
STATUS=
Knowledge Areas**** and Comm. Pts. if any
University Course
Professional Experience Paperwork:
(Four Knowledge areas required)
(One UC course required)
___ Pre Approval Form
UC ____ (Not to be Taken by Freshmen)
___ Completion Form
CGI ____
IA ____
IG ____
EC ___
CSO ____
STS ____
*Superscripts refer to outcomes as per ABET and the Clarkson Common Experience Requirements.
**or MA331 and STAT383.
***Courses are offered as follows: F – Fall, S – Spring, F/S – Fall and Spring
****Students are required to take five courses to fulfill the Knowledge Area (KA) requirements. Of the five, one is a University Course (UC) which covers two KA’s. Note: Many KA’s have
Communications Points (CP) = 0. One of the knowledge area electives must be an economics course, EC350 is recommended.
 Professional I Elective – any 200 level or above Math, Science, Engineering, or Business course.
 Professional Elective – any 300 level technical course in Math, Science, Engineering or Business.
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Name:
Student No:
Advisor:
Class:
Software Engineering Curriculum Graduation Requirement Check List
□ Honors Program □ Completed
FALL____
GR
CM131 Chemistry I
FRESHMAN
SPRING____
(4 credits)
PH131 Physics I
GR
CM132 Chem II or BY 160 Biology 11
(4 or 3 credits)
FRESHMAN
(4 or 3 credits)
PH132 Physics II
(4 credits)
MA131 Calculus I
(3 credits)
MA132 Calculus II
(3 credits)
UNIV190 Clarkson Seminar
(3 credits)
ES 110 Engineering and Society (STS)(C1)
(3 credits)
FY100 Transitions
(1 credit)
ES100 Intr. Engrg. Use Comp #
(2 credits)
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
FALL____
GPA=
GR
SOPHOMORE
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
SPRING____
GR
SOPHOMORE
MA211 (C2) Foundations (MA346)
(3 credits)
MA231 Calculus III
(3 credits)
ES250 Electrical Science
(3 credits)
EE361 Fund of Software Engr
(3 credits)
MA232 Differential Equations
(3 credits)
EE221 Linear Circuits or
(ES220, ES260 (TECH), ES340)
(3 credits)
CS 141 Intro to Computer Science or
EE261 Intro Prgm & Sftw Des
(3 credits)
EE264 Intro to Digital Design (C1)
(3 credits)
KA/UC Elective* or PH132 Physics II
(3 or 4 credits)
KA/UC Elective* (Economics)
(3 credits)
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
FALL____
GPA=
GR
JUNIOR
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
SPRING____
GR
JUNIOR
STAT383 Applied Statistics I or
MA381 Probability
(3 credits)
EE360 Microprocessors
(3 credits)
EE363 Softw Design, Anal, Reuse
(3 credits)
EE368 Software Engineering
(3 credits)
EE407 Computer Networks
(3 credits)
EE462 Software Syst Arch
(3 credits)
EE408 Soft. Des. For Visual Env.
(3 credits)
EE468 Database Systems
(3 credits)
KA/UC Elective*
(3 credits)
CS344 Algorithms
(3 credits)
ES 499 Sec 04 Professional Experience
GPA=
CUM.GPA=
STATUS=
FALL____
GPA=
GR
CUM.GPA=
SENIOR
STATUS=
SPRING____
GR
SENIOR
EE418 Senior Design (TECH) (C2)
(3 credits)
CS444 Operating Systems
(3 credits)
EE466 Computer Architecture
(3 credits)
CS458 Form. Meth. & Prg. Verif.
(3 credits)
CS341 Proramming Languages
(3 credits)
Professional Elective
(3 credits)
Professional Elective
(3 credits)
Undesignated Elective
(3 credits)
KA/UC Elective*
(3 credits)
Undesignated Elective
(3 credits)
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CUM.GPA=
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GPA=
CUM.GPA=
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*Knowledge Area or University Course Electives. There are a total of 5 courses which must be taken to cover 4 knowledge areas. At least one of these courses must
be a University Course. University Courses are interdisciplinary courses that cover two or more knowledge areas. One of the knowledge area electives must be in the
Economics knowledge area, EC350 is recommended.
# Information technology component
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APPENDIX B: HELPFUL PEOPLESOFT TIPS
Off-Campus Permission Form: Students studying
abroad or those interested in taking courses on a
part-time basis at another campus can do so by
completing an Off-Campus Permission form.
APPENDIX C: Guidelines for completing
courses at other Colleges/Universities
Where to Start? Students interested in taking
courses at another college/university must first
consider where the course(s) will be taken, how
many courses will be taken, and what classes they
want to take. Once these items are addressed
students have clear guidelines to follow.
Cross-Registration within the Associated
Colleges of St. Lawrence Valley: Crossregistering gives students an opportunity to expand
the depth and variety of their academic program.
Full-time Clarkson students interested in taking
courses at SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Canton or St.
Lawrence University can cross-register for up to 2
courses in an academic year as part of Clarkson’s
normal tuition. Clarkson considers full-time to be a
minimum of 12 credit hours in the fall/spring
semesters and 6 credit hours any one summer
session. Students can register for up to 19 credits
without getting charged extra.
Instructions for Clarkson Students:
1. Once you have identified the course(s) for which
you would like to cross-register, fill out and print
the Cross-registration Form.
2. Obtain signed approval to take the course(s) from
your academic advisor and department chair.
3. Bring the form and a course description to the
department or school responsible for the subject of
the course for transfer credit evaluation and
approval.
4. Bring your completed from to SAS for
processing*.
For complete Cross-Registration Regulations and
application forms visit the Student Administrative
Services (SAS) Web site:
http://www.associatedcolleges.org/services/crossrgi
stration.htm
Off-Campus Permission forms are available on the
SAS Web site (under Forms) and in most academic
offices. Students complete sections 1, 2 and 3, and
should sign their name in section 5. One form
must be completed for each course a student is
taking off campus and a course description from
the chosen school’s catalog or Web site must be
attached.
Students taking a business course can take the form
directly to their academic advisor for approval.
Students taking a non-business course must have their
form approved by the Clarkson department that offers
a similar course (i.e. a statistics course must be
approved by Clarkson’s Math Department). This is
necessary to ensure courses are equivalent in
level/rigor to those offered by Clarkson. Once
approved by the appropriate department, the form is
brought to the student’s academic advisor.
It is the student’s responsibility to request a
transcript from the school attended and to
confirm its receipt in SAS. Upon receipt, SAS
will post transfer credit hours to a student’s record
for any course passed with a grade equivalent to
Clarkson’s “C” grade or higher. However, SAS will
record a grade of “T” to indicate that the course
was taken at another academic institution and,
therefore, the course will not be used in computing
the student’s QPA. To clarify, no letter grades will
be transferred or appear anywhere in Clarkson’s
records.
*Cross-registration is offered on a space-available basis only. Students will not be added to the course(s)
at the Host Institution until 1 week prior to the start of classes at the Host Institution. In the event that a
course is full, students will be notified by the Host Institution by email. CU employees matriculated at
one of the Associated Colleges should consult with the Host Institution's Registrar's office regarding
enrollment.
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APPENDIX D: ONLINE DIRECTORIES
www.clarkson.edu/directories
The online directory is a great tool when looking
for contact information for students, faculty, and
staff. The above link will bring you to the screen
below where you are than able to quantify your
search further by the following categories.
Student Directory
After clicking on the student link you are then able
to search by first or last name, but do not worry if
you do not know the full spelling, just a couple of
letters will bring up names. The following
information is provided in the directory, name,
mailbox, phone, major, and e-mail (remember if
using outlook you can just type a
student/faculty/staff’s partial or full name, then
click the little check mark button and the right email will come up).
Department Directory
Go ahead and click on the department directory.
This will lead you to an alphabetized list of all the
offices and departments that includes phone, fax,
and mailbox. Some among the list provide links to
the homepages of the office or department.
Faculty/Staff Directory
Feeling sick, but need to let the professor know?
Click on this link and you are brought to an
alphabetized list of all the faculty and staff on
campus. Now you have hit the mother lode of
information selecting a professor will provide you
with their name, location on campus, position,
department, mailbox, phone number, and e-mail.
Faculty/Staff Web Pages
There are many fewer Web sites than there are
professors and quite a few of them are outdated by
several years, but if you search hard enough, you
will find a couple of diamonds in the rough. If a
faculty member has a web page you can generally
click on his name and it will typically take you to
the department they are associated with and show a
link to their webpage.
Organizational Chart
This is a great resource when you need to contact
someone in a specific department, but you are
unsure of the name. You can find the name,
address, phone number and email address of faculty
and staff members by their department and role.
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APPENDIX E: PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Professional Societies
There are many professional and honor societies on campus that have a focus on engineering or a specific
field of engineering. These societies may give further information about what types of jobs are available
and what kind of work is presently being done in these fields. You may learn more about these
organizations by contacting the Student Activities Office, which is located on the second floor of the
Cheel Campus Center. Below is a current list of professional societies active in the School of
Engineering:
 American Indian Science & Engineering Society
 American Institute of Astronautics and
Aeronautics
 American Institute of Chemical Engineers
 American Society of Civil Engineers
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers
 Associated General Contractors of America
 Association for Computing Machinery
 Engineers without Borders
 Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers
 National Society of Black Engineers
 NY Water Environment Association
 Society of Automotive Engineering
 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
 Society of Professional Women
 Society of Women Engineers
The student chapters of these professional societies are very active at sponsoring events during the year
including Parent’s Weekend, field trips, as well as guest speakers. In addition, students have
opportunities to participate in regional and national student conferences as well as leadership seminars.
Various types of scholarships, awards, and loans are available through the local chapters of these
societies. Several student competitions are announced on a regular basis and students are always
encouraged to participate in these competitions. Call the presidents (see student telephone book) or the
faculty advisors of the student chapters to get more information about these activities.
APPENDIX F: SPEED TEAMS
The SPEED project teams are student-run and faculty-advised. There is so much to do and to learn
whether you are a first year finance major or a junior majoring in electrical engineering. You can learn the
fundamentals of engineering design while working on the Mini Baja team. You can develop effective
communication skills while preparing for the Environmental Design competition. You can teach high
school students how to use the 3D Studio Max software package if you join the FIRST Robotics team.
You will have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with the Snowmobile and Concrete Canoe
projects. Those who like working with your hands can even learn to safely weld, machine and use
composites.
You are encouraged to browse through each of the projects. We are confident that you will find a project
that interests you and we look forward to you joining the SPEED Family!!!
Baja SAE
Design and build and amphibious vehicle that can navigate varied challenges
– from deep mud and water to sand and steep hills.
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Chem E Car
Design and build a model-sized car powered by a (non-combustible)
chemical reaction that carries pre-determined cargo a certain distance.
Clean Snowmobile and Zero-Emission Snowmobile SAE
Join the teams that offer a unique opportunity to reengineer existing
snowmobiles for improved emissions and noise reduction without
compromising performance.
Concrete Canoe
Designing and building a conoe made of concrete – that will float and
navigate waterways – will test your engineering, production and paddling
skills..
Construction Management
Learn the fundamentals of management in the construction industry while
gaining experience in planning a construction project.
Design Build and Fly
Design, fabricate, and demonstrate the flight capabilities of an unmanned,
electric-powered, radio-controlled aircraft.
Environmental Design
Become a part of the team that designs a wide range of projects, from
sustainable food production to waste management and treatment processes
that remediate hazardous waste sites.
FIRST Robotics
Design and build a remote-control robot that can win competitions around
the region and across the country.
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Formula SAE
Design, build, test and race a scaled-down Formula 1-style race car.
No photo available
Human Powered Vehicle Challenge
Design, build, test and race a lightweight vehicle, using high-performance
bicycle components and aircraft-grade aluminum.
Steel Bridge
Design a steel bridge that's easy to build, relatively light and able to
withstand incredibly heavy loads.
Timber Bridge
Gain practical hands-on experience designing, building and testing a bridge
made almost entirely of wood.
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