Engineering, Jacobs School of
OFFICE: 7310 Engineering Building Unit 1, Warren Mall
http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu
Courses
The Irwin and Joan Jacobs School of Engine-ering at UCSD comprises
the Departments of Bioengineering (BE), Computer Science and Engineering
(CSE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering (MAE), and Structural Engineering (SE). The
Jacobs School is directed by the dean
of engineering. The departments offer seventeen undergraduate programs
that fall into three categories: impacted, pre-major, and open major
programs as well as many graduate degree programs. For a complete
list of engineering undergraduate and graduate programs, please
visit our Web site at http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu.
Students interested in engineering should consult the Web site and
the individual department listings which follow this section of
the catalog.
UCSD’s six undergraduate colleges differ in their general-education
requirements. Prospec-tive students should review the general-education
requirements and take them into account when planning their college
curriculum.
Acceptance to the Jacobs School of Engineering
Student demand exceeds program capacity in several of the undergraduate
majors. Owing to limited departmental resources, major programs
to which more students apply than can be accepted have been declared
impacted majors. Acceptance into an impacted engineering major is
based on academic excellence demonstrated in high school or at a
community college. Acceptance will be granted to the maximum number
of students in each of these impacted major programs consistent
with maintaining acceptable program quality and in compliance with
admissions procedures and criteria approved by the Academic Senate’s
Committee on Educational Policy.
Remember that admission to the university and to a college
does not guarantee acceptance to an impacted major.
FRESHMAN
Freshmen are admitted to engineering majors in one of three ways:
open majors, pre-majors and impacted majors.
Open Majors
The following seven majors are open to all admitted UCSD students:
aerospace engineering, chemical engineering (offered through the
Chemical Engineering Program), engineering science (offered through
mae department), engineering sciences (offered through se department),
environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, and structural
engineering. All applicants who have been accepted to UCSD and indicated
a pre-major or open engineering major on their application are placed
directly into that major.
Pre-major Programs
There are two engineering pre-major programs offered: (1) bioengineering:
pre-medical and (2) engineering physics. Incoming freshmen who identified
either of these pre-majors as their first choice on their UCSD admissions
application are accepted directly into these pre-majors upon admission
to UCSD. Subsequent acceptance to the major is dependent on performance
in selected mathematics, science, and engineering screening courses
as well as competitive grade-point average in the pre-major screening
courses.
Pre-major engineering students are expected to apply for
acceptance to the major during the spring quarter of their freshman
year. Acceptance to the major is based on the grade-point
average in the screening courses only. The grade-point average required
for acceptance to the major by pre-majors is set individually by
each engineering program. Pre-majors should consult their departments
concerning the appropriate screening courses and the current grade-point
average standards for acceptance. In addition to the courses required
by the departments, it is expected that all pre-major students will
take twelve to eighteen units of general-education college requirements
during their first year.
Pre-major engineering students who are not able
to apply before the end of their third quarter, or who wish to reapply
following an unsuccessful application, must contact their department
as soon as possible for further advising as acceptance to
any engineering major will not be considered after six quarters
of enrollment.
Impacted Majors
The following six engineering majors are impacted: bioengineering,
bioengineering: biotechnology, computer engineering (CSE), computer
engineering (ECE), computer science,
and electrical engineering. Applicants must indicate one of these
impacted majors as their first choice on their UC application
in
order to be considered for acceptance to the major by the Jacobs
School. The Jacobs School will subsequently notify all engineering
students admitted to UCSD of their acceptance status.
Effective fall 2001, this selection is based on the freshman review
criteria (Comprehensive Review) administered by the UCSD Office
of Admissions and Relations with Schools.
It is strongly suggested that all students accepted into engineering
programs consult their department’s academic adviser at an
early stage to plan their lower-division engineering courses, and
that they consult with a college academic counselor to arrange general-education
courses around the required screening courses. Students admitted
fall quarter should attend the engineering department’s orientation
meetings during Welcome Week.
Bioinformatics Programs
Students interested in applying to either the bioengineering: bioinformatics
major (offered by the bioengineering department), or the computer
science major with a specialization in bioinformatics (offered by
the computer science and engineering department) should consult
individual department listings which follow this section of the
catalog.
TRANSFERS
Following California’s Master Plan for Higher Education,
The Jacobs School of Engineering gives high priority to students
transferring from California community colleges.
Transfer students are admitted to engineering majors in one of
three ways: open majors, pre-majors, and impacted majors. All applicants
who have been accepted to UCSD and indicated a pre-major
or open engineering major on their application are placed directly
into that major.
Effective fall 2004, it is strongly recommended
that transfer students complete the following course preparation
for engineering majors*.
*Effective fall 2006, these courses will be required preparation
for all engineering transfer students.
- Calculus I—for Science and Engineering (Math. 20A)
- Calculus II—for Science and Engineering (Math. 20B)
- Calculus and Analytic Geometry (Math. 20C)
- Differential Equations (Math. 20D)
- Linear Algebra (Math. 20F)
- Complete calculus-based physics series with lab experience (Physics
2A-B-C)
- Chemistry 6A (except computer science and computer engineering
majors)
Note: Effective fall 2007, a total of ten quarter-units of general
chemistry (including laboratory) will be required for students
applying to all majors offered by the Department of Bioengineering.
- Highest level of introductory computer programming language
course offerings at the community college**
**Refer to the UCSD General Catalog to select major prerequisite
requirement for computer language courses.
**Refer to the General Catalog to select major prerequisite requirement
for computer language courses.
Open Majors
The following seven majors are open to all admitted UCSD students:
aerospace engineering, chemical engineering (offered through the
Chemical Engineering Program), engineering science (offered through
MAE), engineering sciences (offered through SE), environmental
engineering, mechanical engineering, and structural
engineering. Through the fall 2005 admissions cycle, all transfer
applicants who have been admitted to UCSD and indicated an open
engineering major on their application are placed directly into
that major. Effective fall 2006, the recommended major preparation
course work listed above will become required. All transfer applicants
to open majors will be screened for completion of the above preparation
courses.
Pre-major Programs
There are two engineering pre-major programs offered: (1) bioengineering:
pre-medical and (2) engineering physics. Subsequent acceptance to
the major is dependent on performance in selected mathematics, science,
and engineering screening courses as well as competitive grade-point
average in the pre-major screening courses.
Pre-major transfer engineering students are expected to
apply for acceptance to the major during their third quarter of
their first year at UCSD. Acceptance to the major is based
on the grade-point average in the screening courses only. The grade-point
average required for acceptance to the major by pre-majors is set
individually by each engineering program. Pre-majors should consult
their departments concerning the appropriate screening courses and
the current grade-point average standards for acceptance. In addition
to the courses required by the departments, it is expected that
all pre-major students will take twelve to eighteen units of general-education
college requirements during their first year.
Pre-major transfer engineering students must apply to the
major before the end of their third quarter as acceptance to any
engineering major by a transfer student will not be considered after
the end the of third quarter of enrollment.
Impacted Majors
Since acceptance to impacted engineering majors is quite competitive
for freshman and transfer applicants alike, academic standards are
high. Transferring students must demonstrate both the completion
of most of their lower-division courses at the community college,
and a high level of academic competence (GPA) in these courses.
The Jacobs School evaluates transfer students who choose impacted
engineering major programs as their first choice major on their
UC application. Those seeking acceptance to the following impacted
engineering majors: bioengineering and bioengineering: biotechnology,
computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering
will have their community college work evaluated by the Jacobs School
of Engineering.
Acceptance to impacted majors may be limited to the best transfer
applicants, e.g., those who have been admitted to UCSD with the
most complete lower-division preparation and the highest college
grade-point averages. Since acceptance is restricted to these majors,
transfer students are encouraged to apply to more than one
major degree program.
It is strongly suggested that all students accepted into engineering
programs consult their department’s academic adviser at an
early stage to plan their lower-division engineering courses, and
that they consult with a college academic counselor to arrange general-education
courses around the required screening courses. Students admitted
fall quarter should attend the engineering department’s orientation
meetings during Welcome Week.
For specific program requirements for transfer students, please
refer to the appropriate department’s listing which follow
this section of the catalog.
Bioinformatics Programs
Students interested in applying to either the bioengineering: bioinformatics
major (offered by the bioengineering department), or the computer
science major with a specialization in bioinformatics (offered by
the computer science and engineering department) should consult
individual department listings which follow this section of the
catalog.
CONTINUING UCSD STUDENTS
Through the fall 2005 admissions cycle, UCSD undergraduate students
who were not accepted into an engineering major as entering students
may, with engineering departmental approval, change their major
to any non-impacted engineering major. Effective fall 2006, continuing
transfer students to open majors will be screened for completion
of required major preparation course work (see beginning of “TRANSFERS” section
above for more details). Interested students should make an appointment
to speak with the departmental undergraduate adviser prior to changing
their major for more details.
Exceptional Admission Program (CSE and ECE Impacted Majors)
The Departments
of Computer Science and Engineering and Electrical and Computer
Engineering may periodically grant admission to the computer engineering
(CE), computer science (CS), or electrical engineering (EE) majors
to a small number of academically exceptional UCSD undergraduate
students who were not admitted to these majors as entering students.
Refer to the department section in this catalog for program requirements
and information. At this time, the Department of Bioengineering
does not participate in the Exceptional Admis-sion Program for
its
impacted major programs.
Access of Non-Engineering Majors to the Jacobs School of Engineering
Courses
The number of students enrolled in some courses offered by the
Jacobs School of Engineering must be restricted to meet the resources
available. Students who have successfully completed all prerequisite
courses will be enrolled in these restricted courses in the following
order:
- students accepted by the department to a major curriculum
- students accepted by the department to a minor curriculum
- students fulfilling a requirement for another major
- all others, with permission of the department and instructor
Students should check with the departments concerning the limitations
on specific courses and the requirements needed prior to attempting
to enroll.
Double Majors and Minors
It is the policy of the Jacobs School of Engine-ering not to approve
double majors within engineering. Students who qualify for admission
to graduate school and who have the extra time are encouraged to
consider co-terminal B.S./M.S. degrees in one or two engineering
disciplines. Engineering minors may be taken only by non-engineering
majors.
Integrative Engineering Education
ESS—Office of the Dean: The mission of ESS is to
promote the personal and professional development of the undergraduate
and graduate engineering student body. ESS activities and programs
are designed to assist students as they pursue their chosen degrees
and to prepare them for life outside of the university as engineering
professionals and responsible citizens. To this end, the office
serves as a resource for those interested in applying to engineering
majors; getting involved in student organizations; locating an
internship; accessing tutoring information; or simply as a referral
to on-campus and community resources. In addition, the office supports
the Teams in Engineering Service (TIES) Program, Team Internship
Program (corporate), and the California State Summer
School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS). For more details,
visit the office in Engineering Building Unit 1, Room 1400, email
ess@soe.ucsd.edu, or visit http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/ESS/.
Teams in Engineering Service (TIES): Jacobs
School undergraduates can place their technical and creative skills
to work for San Diego nonprofit organizations through
the new Teams in Engineering Service (TIES) Program. Through TIES, multidisciplinary
teams of UCSD students design, build, and deploy projects that solve technology-based
problems for local community organizations, and receive technical elective
(or academic) credit. For details, visit http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/TIES/.
Team
Internship Program: This corporate sponsored program gives
students the opportunity to develop their engineering skills
in a collaborative
work environment
that mirrors what they will encounter as they enter the workforce. In these
full-time summer paid internships, students work on-site
with industry
partners as a systems-oriented solution team focused on a clearly defined
and significant project. For details, visit http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/ESS/team_intership.shtml.
The
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science
(COSMOS) is a four-week residential pre-college academic experience
in
math, science,
and engineering
for top high school students. In summer 2005, the first cohort of eighty
students will participate in this program, which will offer intensive classroom,
laboratory,
and design experience in topics ranging from computer visualization, earthquake
engineering, tissue engineering, embryology, prescription drug discovery
and atmospheric science, oceanography, and marine biology. |