Engineering Endowed Chair Professors:
T.C. Ho, Michael E. and Patricia P. Aldredge Chair of Industrial Infrastructure
David Cocke, Jack Gill Chair of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Robert L.Yuan, Andrew and Joyce Green Chair of Composites and Structural Engineering
Harley Myler, William B. and Mary G. Mitchell Chair of Telecommunications
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Technology
Graduate Degrees
Master of Engineering Science (M.E.S.)
Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Engineering
Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Studies
Master of Engineering (M.E.)
Master of Engineering Management (M.E.M.)
Doctor of Engineering (D.E.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (Ph.D.)
The mission of the College of Engineering is to provide an environment and infrastructure to support the educational objectives of its programs. The college establishes an interface to the university and entities external to the university to provide and prepare engineering students to be leaders and problem-solvers. The college supports a foundation of strong theoretical emphasis, the development of practical engineering skills, experience in interpersonal communication and teamwork, and an emphasis on ethics, professional conduct, and critical thinking. We offer strong and varied academic programs to a diverse student population that prepares our graduates for the challenges of lifelong learning.
The departments in the College of Engineering are associated with their respective national honor societies, which include Alpha Pi Mu, Chi Epsilon, Eta Kappa Nu, Omega Chi Epsilon, Pi Tau Sigma, and Tau Beta Pi.
A Cooperative (Co-op) Education Program, in which the student spends alternate terms at work and at study, is offered to qualified students in the College of Engineering. Internships for work periods in summer terms only are also offered. Programs are available for engineering and industrial technology students.
To meet the minimum qualifications for the co-op program, a student must
To remain in the program, the student must maintain a grade point average above a 2.5 and perform in a manner satisfactory to the employer and Lamar University. A co-op is considered to be a full-time student during any work term in which the co-op is registered for Career Development. By participating in the co-op program throughout the sophomore and junior years, a student extends the time required to obtain a degree to five years; however, in doing so, he gains the equivalent of almost two years experience in industry. A student may apply for admission to the co-op program through the Engineering Cooperative Education Office.
Undergraduate degree programs are available in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Technology.
The five undergraduate curricula in engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org
Penguin audio meter keygen for mac. Entering freshmen and new transfer students are considered provisional majors. The Engineering Advisors in the University Undergraduate Advising Center are responsible for the academic advisement of provisional engineering majors.
The entrance requirements from high school for engineering degree programs are
Transfer students must have a cumuluative transfer GPA of at least 2.0 to be accepted into the Engineering program. Transfer credit is considered for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) coursework with a grade of “C” or better. Returning students (engineering or other majors) must have a cumulative Lamar University GPA of at least 2.0 to be accepted into the Engineering program. Students will be permitted to major in a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology.
In addition to the university requirements, the College of Engineering enforces the following standards:
The Dean of Engineering may require students to meet the current degree requirements or program standards.
Please see each department’s four-year suggested program of study.
The objectives of the graduate programs in Engineering, Environmental Science and Studies, and Engineering Management are to
The requirements of the various graduate programs in the College of Engineering are described below.
The College of Engineering offers graduate degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels. At the master’s level, both non-thesis and thesis degrees are available from each of five engineering departments. Non-thesis degrees offered are the Master of Engineering (M.E.) and the Master of Engineering Management (M.E.M.). The Master of Engineering Science (M.E.S.) offered by each engineering department; the Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, and the Master of Science in Environmental Studies require a thesis.
The Doctor of Engineering (D.E.) degree is offered through each of the five engineering departments. This degree requires a written field study documenting the findings of an advanced engineering design or applied research project completed by the degree candidate. The D.E. program is a minimum of 61 hours, including a maximum of 6 graduate hours that may be transferred from another university or a Lamar Master's Program with approval of the student's graduate committee.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, emphasizing methodology and technology development for sustainability of chemical and allied industry, environment, and economics, is offered through the Dan F. Smith Chemical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering.
Graduate degree programs are offered as follows:
Master of Engineering Management (M.E.M.)
Master of Engineering Science (M.E.S.)
Master of Engineering (M.E.)
Doctor of Engineering (D.E.)
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (M.S.)
Master of Science in Environmental Studies (M.S.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering
In addition to the General Requirement in the Graduate College, the College of Engineering sets the following admission criteria for the Master of Engineering, Master of Engineering Science, Master of Engineering Management, and Doctor of Engineering.
For Domestic Students: We accept the most qualified students based on prior academic record, experience and accomplishments, test scores, and areas of expertise.
1) Bachelor degree in engineering or equivalent, or permission of the Graduate Advisor.
2) Official transcripts from:
a) Higher education institutions where degrees were earned, and
b) Most recently attended institution, if different and not covered by those institutions referred to in a) above
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4) Three reference letters (optional but encouraged for assistantships/scholarships)
5) Resume (optional but encouraged for assistantships/scholarships)
6) Personal Statement (optional but encouraged for assistantships/scholarships)7) Students with a bachelor's degree other than engineering need to submit all the undergraduate transcript(s) for detailed evaluation to determine the eligibility and pre-requisites if provisional admission is granted. The Graduate Admission Committee will conduct the evaluation.
8) In addition, for Doctor of Engineering:
a. Applicants need to have a master's degree in engineering or equivalent, or completed at least 18 credit hours of graduate courses in engineering
b. Students with a master's degree other than engineering need to submit the past undergraduate and graduate transcripts for detailed evaluation to determine the eligibility for admission and pre-requisites required. The Graduate Admission Committee will conduct the evaluation.
Application deadline: See graduate admissions.
For International Students: Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. must submit items 1-8 and the following:
9) TOEFL or IELTS score (waived if student has completed a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited university located in the United States or in another country in which English is both the language of instruction and the only official language of the country. All years of the degree must be completed in the qualifying country.)
10) Proof that the applicant has the financial resources to attend Lamar University. As part of the application process, international students must submit a written Confirmation of Financial Resources form that contains personal, family, and/or sponsor financial information and a bank verification of financial holdings. All international students are required to have health and accident insurance for themselves and all their dependent family members in the United States. Insurance may be purchased at the university during the registration period.
The Master of Engineering Management is a non-thesis degree program which can be completed on campus or online. Course work is designed to build onto the education received after completing an accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering and the individual’s professional experience. Hence, practicing engineers generally will not require undergraduate prerequisites.
A total of 36 credit hours are required at the graduate level. Included among these 36 credit hours are 14 hours of core courses required of all M.E.M. students. Course work in addition to the required core courses is tailored specifically to the needs of the student, but generally has approximately one-third of the courses in the general area of technical management, one-third in Business Administration, and one-third in the student’s technical discipline such as Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. The MEM program of study is tailored for each individual student, providing the optimal set of electives for personalized career paths. There are no cohorts and the selection of the courses in the program are completed on indvividual bases.
Admission standards are designed to ensure that all enrolled students are qualified professionals serving in a leadership role in their engineering discipline.
The primary requirements are as follows:
Each student in consultation with an advisor should design a program tailored to meet his or her own specific educational objectives. The following typical program options are suggested. Substitutions and/or modifications to the courses on each of these programs can be accomplished with the approval of the student’s advisor.
The MEM online program is designed for students to complete the program of studies through online education. The MEM online program at Lamar University has the following courses available online:
The list of the courses online is constantly being revised and updated. Please consult with the program academic advisor for the most recent list of courses available online.
The Master of Engineering Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Engineering programs are administered by the Graduate Steering Committee. Students entering these programs are responsible to this committee until a permanent graduate committee including a chairman is selected and approved. The student should select an advisor and a permanent graduate committee must be formed before the student has completed 15 semester hours of graduate work. No credit toward a graduate degree will be granted unless approved by either the Graduate Steering Committee or the student’s permanent graduate committee.
1. Mathematics/Statistics
ENGR 5301-07 Sp. Topics: Process Modeling – Neural Networks
ENGR 5388 Special Topics: Engineering Systems Analysis
INEN 5320 Statistical Decision Making for Engineers
INEN 5303 Regression Analysis
MEEN 5304 Advanced Engineering Analysis
INEN 5305 Reliability
INEN 5319 Design of Experiments
ELEN 6314 Computer Control and Instrumentation
2. Optimization/Management
ENGR 5301-05 Sp. Topics: Optimization of Chemical Processes
ENGR 6349 Engineering Applications of AI and Expert Systems
CVEN 6388 Comp. Mtds. of Engr. Project Management
INEN 5370 Operations Research
MEEN 5312 Optimization of Thermal/Mechanical Systems
3. Simulation/Control
CHEN 5357 Process Simulation
CVEN 5324 Models in Hydrological Systems
ELEN 6358 Industrial Automation and Process Control
INEN 5375 Simulation of Industrial Systems
MEEN 5326 Control of Mechanical Systems
The Master of Engineering Science degree requires the completion of 30 semester hours of graduate course work, including a thesis.
For admission to the program, the student must meet the following requirements:
The Master of Engineering degree is a non-thesis, 36-semester-hour* program designed to suit the needs of the practicing engineer.
For admission to the program, the student must meet the following requirements:
*A graduate student who has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination or a graduate student who is a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Texas (or registered in another state where requirements do not conflict with the provisions of the Texas Engineering Practice Act and are of a standard not lower than those specified in Section 12 of that Act) may satisfy course requirements by completing 24 semester hours of electives toward a total of 33 semester hours provided ENGR 6310 (Design Project) is included.
The Doctor of Engineering degree is designed to permit the practicing engineer to study practical engineering problems of a complex nature.
For admission to the program, the student must meet the following requirements:
The general requirements of the College of Graduate Studies.
These are minimum admission requirements. Individual departments may be more selective.
Until recently, environmental engineers were primarily concerned with municipal water systems and sewage treatment facilities. The bulk of the course work dealt with the application of engineering solutions to human health problems. Today, the field includes the study of water quality, air quality, and methods for disposing of toxic/hazardous wastes. Overall, environmental engineers are engaged in solving the large and complex environmental problems threatening the natural ecosystem.
The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering program is designed to provide engineers with the highly specialized chemical/civil engineering background needed by industry and by regulatory agencies on the federal, state, and municipal levels.
For admission to the program, the student must meet the following requirements:
The environmental studies program is designed for students who wish to continue to work in their scientific specialty but as it relates to environmental affairs. The degree is especially intended for individuals who wish to work in the evaluation, operations, and/or regulatory aspects of the field as opposed to the design or engineering areas. Consequently, the program will provide an understanding of environmental problems and processes from the point of view of the chemist, biologist, or geologist and provide the interdisciplinary perspective needed to cope with various environmental issues.
For admission to the program, the student must meet the following requirements:
Admission Standards
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 or a graduate GPA of 3.5/4.0, a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) minimum score (verbal + quantitative) of 1200, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement of educational goals are required to be considered for admission into the Ph.D. program. For international students, a TOEFL score of at least 550 is also required. For applicants without a chemical engineering degree, the Department Graduate Coordinator will determine a plan of study that will facilitate successful completion of all requirements for the Ph.D. degree. This may include additional coursework, independent study, or other means to enhance the student’s knowledge of key elements in this field.
Degree Requirements
Credit Hour Requirements
Ph.D. candidates must complete a minimum of 70 credit hours of course work beyond the bachelor’s degree. The Lamar University Chemical Engineering Ph.D. program requires a coherent program of
Direct Action Items
By dates announced each semester in the Academic Calendar, the candidate must submit to the College of Graduate Studies three official copies of the dissertation in final form on rag content paper with two extra copies of the abstract. The dissertation must include all suggestions and corrections of the members of the student’s Advisory Committee and must bear the signatures of the advisor, the Department Chair, the Dean of Engineering, and the members of the student’s Advisory Committee, with the exception of the Graduate Council Representative.
Final corrected copies of the dissertation and record of study must be accepted by the College of Graduate Studies no later than one year after the dissertation defense or within the 10-year time limit, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so will result in the degree not being awarded.
