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Engineering Handbook 2005

Program Educational Objectives
    
Cornell University’s Mission and Values
     College of Engineering Undergraduate Programs Mission

Guide to Important Resources

Undergraduate Major Consultants

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree

The Academic Program
    
College of Engineering Majors
     Requirements for Graduation
     Residence Requirements
     Freshman Year Requirements
     Preparing for a Major
     Learning About Majors/Careers in Engineering

Academic Advising and Student Services
     Academic Advising
     Faculty Advising
     The Engineering Seminar (ENGRG 150)
     Peer Advising
     Preprofessional Advising
     Engineering Diversity Programs
     Engineering Learning Initiatives
     Engineering Registrar
     University Student Records Policy

Applying for Major Affiliation
    
Major Descriptions, Flow Charts, and Checklists
     Requirements for Major Affiliation*

Major Programs
    
Biological Engineering
     Chemical Engineering
     Civil Engineering
     Computer Science
     Electrical and Computer Engineering
     Engineering Physics
     Environmental Engineering
     Geological Sciences
     Information Science, Systems, and Technology
     Materials Science and Engineering
     Mechanical Engineering
     Operations Research and Engineering

Engineering Minors
     Applied Mathematics
     Biological Engineering
     Biomedical Engineering
     Civil Infrastructure
     Computer Science
     Electrical and Computer Engineering
     Engineering Management
     Engineering Statistics
     Environmental Engineering
     Geological Sciences
     Industrial Systems and Information Technology
     Information Science
     Materials Science and Engineering
     Mechanical Engineering
     Operations Research and Management Science

Special Programs
     Dual-Degree Option
     Double Majors
     The Independent Major
     Engineering Minors
     Bioengineering Option
     International Engineering Programs
     Engineering Communications Program
     Engineering Cooperative Education Program
     Undergraduate Research
     Leadership and Teamwork Opportunities
     Cooperative Programs with the Johnson Graduate School of Management
     M.B.A. Course Requirement Substitutes

Course Registration
     Registration
     The Course Add/Drop Form
     Adding a Course
     Dropping a Course
     Changing a Grade Option
     Changing Credit Hours
     CoursEnroll (Course Pre-enrollment)
     Maximum Number of Credits per Semester
     Prorated Tuition in Final Semester
     Special Courses

Grades and Credit
     Grades
     Advanced Placement and Transfer Credit

Academic Standing
     Criteria for Good Standing in Major Programs
     Academic Actions
     Academic Integrity
     Class Ranking
     Dean’s List
     Graduating with Distinction
     Major Honors Programs

Changes in Status
     Petitions to the Faculty
     Leave of Absence
     Withdrawal
     Extramural Students
     Rejoining the College after a Leave of Absence
     Transferring from One Engineering Major to Another
     Transferring to Another College at Cornell
     Change of Name or Address

Career and Professional Development
     Deciding on a Career
     Cornell Career Services
     Graduate Programs and Professional Study
     Graduate Programs in Engineering at Cornell
     Graduate Engineering Minority (GEM) Program
     Professional Development and Lifelong Learning
     Professional Engineer Licensing

Engineering Awards

Student Organizations

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