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Student Guidebook 2020–2021
The course oferings and requirements of the University of Tennessee are continually underexamination and revision. This student guide presents the oferings and requirements in efectat the time of publication, but there is no guarantee that they will not be changed or revoked.Current information may be obtained from the following sources:Admission Requirements: admissions.utk.edu.Course Oferings and Degree Requirements: *See Undergraduate Catalog, catalog.utk.edu.TICKLE COLLEGEOF ENGINEERINGABET: The university’s engineering programs are fully accredited by theABET Engineering Accreditation Program.*Refer to the engineering and campus resources sections on pages 3 and 4 of this book for amore comprehensive list of resources and contact information at the University of Tennessee.CREDITS: Tickle College of Engineering Communications OfceAll qualifed applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin,religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteranstatus, and parental status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Universityof Tennessee afrmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs andactivities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and nationalorigin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation,or veteran status should be directed to the Ofce of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Ofce of Equity andDiversity. A project of the Tickle College of Engineering. Job 427336.The New Engineering Complex
ContentCONTACTSAcademic Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Administrative Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1ContactsMechanical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Nuclear Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTSBiosystems Engineering& Soil ScienceDanielle Carrier, Dept. Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-7266 / bess@utk.eduDaniel Yoder, Professor, Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-974-7116 / dyoder@utk.edu101 Biosystems Engr & Env Science BuildingChemical & BiomolecularEngineeringBamin Khomami, Dept. Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-2421 / cbe@utk.eduKerri Cline, Senior Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-2351/kcline4@utk.edu419 Dougherty BuildingCivil & EnvironmentalEngineeringChris Cox, Dept. Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-974-2503 / cee@utk.eduJeremy Mobley, Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-0724/jmobley7@utk.edu325 John D. Tickle Engineering BuildingElectrical Engineering &Computer ScienceGreg Peterson, Dept. Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-3461 / eecs-info@utk.eduMIke Taylor, Senior Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-3510 / mtaylor1@utk.eduJoanna Rathbone, Advisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-9147 / jrathbone@utk.edu401 Min H. Kao BuildingSCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS,TECHNOLOGY & STUDENT PRIVACY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8FERPA Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8ENGINEERING MAJORSAerospace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Biomedical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Biosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Pre-Professional Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Biomolecular Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Civil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Computer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Power & Energy Systems Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . 34Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Materials Science and Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Nuclear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Radiological Engineering Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . 39Industrial and SystemsEngineeringJohn Kobza, Dept. Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-3333 / isedept@utk.eduRachel Duncan, Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-7651 / rdunca16@utk.edu525 John D. Tickle Engineering BuildingMINORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40DIVERSITY PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9PRE-HEALTH INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Materials Science& EngineeringVeerle Keppens, Dept. Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-5336 / mse@utk.eduHannah Swan, Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-8202 / hswan@utk.edu414 Ferris HallENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE(CO-OPs and INTERNSHIPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10HONORSCook Grand Challenge Honors Program . . . . . . . . . .42–43Mechanical, Aerospace, andBiomedical EngineeringCENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11INTEGRATED BUSINESS & ENGINEERING PROGRAM . . 44Kivanc Ekici, Interim Dept. Head . . . . . . . . . .865-974-5115 / mabeinfo@utk.eduJennifer Hartwig, Senior Advisor . . . . . . . 865-974-7243 / jmontgo1@utk.eduRoger Gray, Senior Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-7665 / rgray17@utk.edu414 Dougherty BuildingARE YOU CAREER READY? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12ADVANCED PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Nuclear EngineeringGLOBAL EXPERIENCESPrograms Abroad Ofce (PAO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Study Abroad for Engineering Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Global Engineering Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46J. Wesley Hines, Dept. Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-2525 / utne@utk.eduAmanda Lovelace, Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-8240 / alovela4@utk.edu301 Nuclear Engineering BuildingRESOURCESTutoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ACADEMIC ADVISINGNew Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Academic Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Good Academic Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Academic Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENGINEERING ADVISINGAdvising Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4How is College Life Diferent from High School? . . . . 5–6CENTER FOR FINANCIAL WELLNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7GRADESUndergraduate Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14First Year Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14International Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14ABC/N Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Changes in Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Grades that do not Infuence Grade Point Average . . . .15Satisfactory/No Credit Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Repeating Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Grade Replacement Policy for Three Lower Division(100-400 Level) Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15ENGINEERING MAJORS - CAREER INFORMATIONAerospace Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Biomedical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Biosystems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Civil and Environmental Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Computer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Industrial & Systems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Materials Science and Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21PLACEMENT EXAMSMath Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47English & Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . .49–52ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTSAssociate Dean for Academicand Student AfairsOzlem Kilic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-2454 / okilic@utk.edu101 Perkins HallEngineering Advising OfceMargie Russell, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-4008 / engradvising@utk.eduLisa Byrd, Assistant Director;Tucker Adkins, Advisor;Kate Burford, Advisor;316A Perkins HallEngineering Fundamentals DivisionRichard Bennett, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-9810 / rbennet2@utk.edu207 Perkins HallEngineering HonorsKevin Kit, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-9810 / kkit@utk.edu322 Perkins HallEngineering Professional PracticeTodd Reeves, Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-974-5323 / coop@utk.edu110 Perkins HallEngineering Diversity ProgramsTravis Grifn, Fred D. Brown Jr. Director . . . . 865-974-0625 / travisg@utk.edu301 Perkins HallDEGREE AUDIT REPORT SYSTEM (DARS) . . . . . . . . .53–54UTrack INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55MyUTK INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57TENTATIVE SCHEDULE PLANNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58ACADEMIC CALENDAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59KEY TERM DATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60MAP, TICKLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . .61OFFICE LOCATIONS BY BUILDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Student Guidebook 2020-2021 catalog.utk.edu1
ResourcesTutoringChemistry Help Sessions513 Buehler Hall865-974-3413Student Disability ServicesAcademic AdvisingComputer and Laptop HelpThe Commons2nd Floor Hodges Library865-974-9900 (OIT HelpDesk)Engineering DiversityProgramsVeterans Resource CenterG020 Hodges Library865-974-5420301 Perkins Hall865-974-0625Educational AdvancementProgramFinancial Aid and Scholarships408 Student Services Building865-974-3430International HouseContact information forindividual colleges:Greve Hall Room 302821 Volunteer Blvd.865-974-7900Engineering FundamentalsHelp Sessions108 Perkins Hall865-974-9810The Math Place (Math Tutoring)Hodges Library North Commons865-974-2461Ofce of MulticulturalStudent Life1800 Melrose Ave. Black CulturalCenter865-974-68611623 Melrose Avenue865-974-4453Ofce of NationalScholarships and Fellowships317 Greve Hall865-974-3518Ofce ofUndergraduate Research109 Melrose Hall,1616 Melrose Avenue865-974-8560One Stop Shop212 Humanities & Social SciencesBuilding865-974-2611Financial Aid, Scholarships,Transcripts, Grades,General QuestionsHodges Library Ground Floor865-974-1111Student Success CenterParking ServicesWriting CenterGreve Hall Room 324821 Volunteer Boulevard865-974-6641Find additional tutoring locationsat studentsuccess.utk.edu2121 Stephenson Drive865-974-6031Additional ResourcesStudent Health Services ClinicCampus Information865-974-1000Center for GlobalEngagement / Study Abroad1620 Melrose Avenue865-974-3177Student Counseling Center1800 Volunteer Boulevard865-974-21961800 Volunteer Boulevard865-974-3135Student Conduct andCommunity Standards405 Student Services Building865-974-3171University Honors ProgramThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville, expectsall students who enter to make progress towardgraduation. To graduate from UT Knoxville, a studentmust earn a minimum cumulative grade point average(GPA) of 2.0. The university reviews students’ academicrecords at the end of each term to determine academicstanding. The catalog contains additional requirementsfor specifc programs.2107 Andy Holt Avenue865-974-2571100 Dunford Hall865-974-6087Hodges Library Ground Floor865-974-1111Academic StandingUniversity HousingVolCard (UT ID) OfceAgricultural Sciences &Natural Resources125 Morgan HallPhone: 865-974-7303Architecture & Design103C Art & Architecture BuildingPhone: 865-974-3232Arts & Sciences313 Ayres HallPhone: 865-974-4481Business342 Haslam Business BuildingPhone: 865-974-5096Communication &Information202 Communications BuildingPhone: 865-974-3603Education, Health, &Human Sciences332 Bailey Education ComplexPhone: 865-974-8194Engineering316A Perkins HallPhone: 865-974-4008Nursing203 Nursing BuildingPhone: 865-974-7606Good Academic StandingA student is in good academic standing when both thestudent’s term and cumulative GPAs are 2.0 or higher or,if after two consecutive terms, the student’s cumulativeGPA is 2.0 or higher and at least one term GPA is also 2.0or higher.The Tickle College of Engineering is committed to thebelief that academic advising engages students byteaching them how to become members of the highereducation community, to think critically about their roleand responsibilities as engineers, and to prepare them tobe educated members of a global community.Prior to advanced registration, all students who haveearned fewer than 30 hours at UT Knoxville or are onAcademic Probation, or have not declared a majorwithin a specifc college (undecided, pre-major, interest,undeclared) or are fagged as Of Track by UTracksystem are required to meet with an advisor during eachmain term of the academic year (i.e., during fall andspring). All other students are required to consult with anadvisor for a substantial conference during a designatedterm each year. Students whose ID numbers end in aneven digit are required to meet with an advisor duringfall semester. Students whose ID numbers end in an odddigit are required to meet with an advisor during springsemester. However, Engineering students are encouragedto consult regularly with their major advisor during eachsemester of the academic year, especially if they plan toparticipate in internship or co-op positions that mightafect class scheduling.The Engineering Advising Ofce delivers academicadvising on an appointment basis. To make anappointment, use the e-mail link sent to you toschedule using Navigate.Academic ProbationA student will be placed on Academic Probation when(1) his/her cumulative GPA falls below the minimumacceptable level of 2.0 for one semester or (2) thesemester GPA falls below the minimum acceptable levelof 2.0 two consecutive terms of enrollment. During thesemester that a student is placed on Academic Probation,and any other semesters in Academic Probation, a studentmust participate in a special directive advising programto help the student address concerns that are impactinghis/her academic performance and to outline a planfor achieving academic success. While on AcademicProbation, students must have met with an advisor priorto registering for all following terms, which includessummer term. This model of early intervention is designedto help students regroup and position themselves foracademic success. Students on Academic Probationstatus during a term will automatically be dismissed at theend of that term if both: The cumulative GPA is below a 2.0, and The term GPA is below a 2.0For frst-time, frst-year, and transfer students, the summerterm prior to their frst fall term will not be included in thedismissal decision.A student will no longer be on Academic Probationwhen his or her cumulative grade point average is 2.0 orhigher and the term grade point average is 2.0 or higher.This policy is in place in recognition of the University ofTennessee, Knoxville’s minimum grade point average of2.0 for graduation.Advising appointments are normally oferedon 30-45-minute individual intervals. Hoursof operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(Eastern), Monday through Friday.Social Work303 Henson HallPhone: 865-974-3351130 Howard Baker Center1640 Cumberland Avenue865-974-78752Tickle College of EngineeringStudent Guidebook 2020-2021 catalog.utk.edu3
How is College Life Diferent from High School?Engineering AdvisingPersonal Freedom in High SchoolYou may be able to join many clubs and activities whiletaking classes.You must be selective in your participation choices to avoidoverextending yourself.Your time is usually structured by others.You manage your own time.Guiding principle: You will usually be told what yourresponsibilities are and corrected if your behavior isout of line.Guiding Principle: You are old enough to take responsibilityfor what you do and don’t do, as well as for theconsequences of your decisions.High School ClassesProfessional Advisor — Assist students in thedevelopment of educational plans that are consistentwith their aspirations, interests, and strengths;encourage students’ holistic engagement (academically,socially, culturally, and professionally) with thecollege experience. Educate students about curricularrequirements, academic standards/policies related toa chosen major. Guide students through career andprofessional development opportunities available. Assiststudents with course planning, academic forms, andtechnologies such as DARS, MyUTK, Grades First, andHandshake.Faculty — Reinforce academic strategies to besuccessful in the major. Discuss faculty research in themajor, preparation for graduate school interests, careeropportunities in major feld, collaborate with professionaladvisors on specifc student issues. Discuss major specifccourse content, technical electives in the major, andconcentrations and/or minors for the major.4Tickle College of EngineeringCareer Counselor — Guide students through selfexploration process that includes strengths, interests,abilities, and challenges relating those to the world ofwork and goals in higher education. Assisting studentsin developing educational plans that are consistent withacademic and career goals. Refer to campus resourcesthat support career exploration, experience learning,and leadership opportunities. Guide students throughdeveloping resume and interview skills.Transition Advisor — Advising and creating newacademic plans for students no longer meeting majorrequirements and are required to change majors/colleges.Advising new prospective and transfer students whoare not admitted to the college of their choice. Advisingstudents and creating new academic plans with studentswho want to change colleges/majors but are unclear asto their new academic/career goals.College ClassesYou spend 6 hours each day—30 hours a week—in class.You spend 12 to 16 hours each week in class.The school year is 3
The Engineering Advising Ofce delivers academic advising on an appointment basis. To make an appointment, use the e-mail link sent to you to schedule using Navigate. Advising appointments are normally ofered on 30-45-minute individual intervals. Hours of operation are from
