Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering

Kent State University

The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Engineering provides students instruction in basic math and science, engineering principles, processes, project management and personnel management. Students learn in the classroom, as well as through hands-on experiments and real-world internships.

The degree program can also function as a completer degree for students with an associate degree in engineering technology.

The Applied Engineering major comprises the following concentrations:

The Applied Engineering and Technology Management concentration provides a focus on the application of management, design and technical skills for system integration; the execution of new product designs; the improvement of manufacturing processes; and the management and direction of physical and/or technical functions of an organization. Students also understand materials, facility design, quality and safety.

The Foundry Technology concentration prepares students for employment in the metal casting industry. Students complete coursework in materials and processes, cast metals, metallurgy and material science, solid modeling and solidification. In addition, students apply their knowledge and skills in the capstone course on foundry tooling and pattern making. They also gain experience with programmable logic controllers, hydraulics, pneumatics and computer-aided manufacturing.

Students may apply early to the Master of Engineering Technology degree (Quality Systems and Engineering Management Technology concentration) and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.

Design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.

Apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.

Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.

Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.