Mission Statement

The Mission of the Engineering Department at Utah Valley University (UVU) is to provide a strong engineering foundation with a hands-on component to prepare professionally competent engineers of integrity who serve the engineering needs of the region and the globally interdependent community. The B.S. in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering programs use the ABET’s Student Outcomes 1 through 7.

Engineering

• Department Chair: Afsaneh Minaie
• Telephone: 801-863-6391
• Email:  minaieaf@uvu.edu

• Administrative Contact: Janele Williams
• Telephone: 801-836-8373
• Email: janelew@uvu.edu
• Mailstop: 102

Civil Engineering Program

Civil engineering is the oldest engineering discipline. The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) prepares graduates to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design and supervision of infrastructure components including buildings, roads, bridges, dams, tunnels, mass transit systems, and airports. Civil engineers are also involved in environmental studies and the design and supervision of municipal water supplies and sewage systems.

The BSCE provides combined classroom and laboratory components and prepares students to work for local, state, and federal governments, as consultants, construction supervisors, city engineers, and public utility and transportation agencies. The program also prepares students for further studies at the graduate level should they decide to do so.

B.S. Computer Engineering

• Program Coordinator:
• Ehsan Rohani
• Telephone: 801-863-7260
• Email: ehsan.rohani@uvu.edu

Computer Engineering Program

Computer Engineering encompasses the science and technology of design, construction, implementation, testing, and maintenance of integrated software and hardware components of modern computing systems and computer–controlled equipment (cell phones, video games, laptops).

The BSCE provides combined classroom and laboratory components and prepares students to work for local, state, and federal governments, as consultants, construction supervisors, city engineers, and public utility and transportation agencies. The program also prepares students for further studies at the graduate level should they decide to do so.

Accreditation

The BS in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET (www.abet.org).  ABET accreditation provides assurance that programs meet the quality standards of the profession.  Many employers seek students from ABET accredited programs.  

B.S. Electrical Engineering

• Program Coordinator:
• Mohammad A.S. Masoum
• Telephone: 801-863-8949
• Email:  mmasoum@uvu.edu  

Electrical Engineering Program

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE) provides a broad foundation in electrical engineering through combined classroom and laboratory work and prepares students for entering the profession of electrical engineering as well as further study at the graduate level. The core courses will provide students with a strong background in mathematics, physical science, and fundamentals of engineering.

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

• Program Coordinator:
• Sean Tolman
• Telephone: 801-863-5417
• Email:  stolman@uvu.edu

Mechanical Engineering Program

Mechanical engineering, which has evolved over the years as new technologies have emerged, is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) prepares graduates to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of machines, robots, tools, biomedical devices, power generating equipment such as steam and gas turbines, wind turbines, solar systems, internal combustion engines, and heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment.

The BSME provides combined classroom and laboratory components and will prepare students to work for local, state, and federal governments; biomedical and aerospace fields; manufacturing sectors; consulting firms; transportation industry; and high tech and energy sectors. The program will also prepare students for further studies at the graduate level should they decide to do so.

A.S., APE Pre-Engineering

• Program Coordinator:
• Masood Amin
• Telephone: 801-863-8805
• Email:  aminma@uvu.edu

Pre-Engineering Program

The pre-engineering program at UVU has been created to prepare students to continue their education in many engineering disciplines. Students may continue into one of the baccalaureate engineering programs at UVU or transfer to another university. With adequate planning, pre-engineering coursework completed at UVU will transfer to any Utah university offering engineering degrees.

The Pre-engineering program of study will vary markedly from student to student depending on several factors including: high school preparation, engineering discipline of interest, and the intended baccalaureate program. The pre-engineering advisor will consider these factors when designing a program to fit the needs of each individual student. It is therefore important that pre-engineering students consult with the pre-engineering advisor concerning classes appropriate for their educational experience at UVU.

Students can choose from two degree plans. The Associate in Pre-Engineering (APE) degree and Associate of Science (AS) in Pre-Engineering degree. The APE degree is comprised of math, science, and engineering courses- normally taken by first and second year students in a four-year program, along with a small number of general education courses. In this program students can choose one of three emphases in engineering, Biological and Chemical, Civil and Mechanical, Computer and Electrical. For the AS degree students can take appropriate general education courses and carefully choose elective courses related to the engineering discipline they are going to pursue. This option normally takes longer, unless the student has advanced placement or concurrent enrollment from high school; however, it has the added benefit of possible waiving of general education requirements at the student’s follow-on school.