DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENTS   Mission Statement Department of Applied Math and Statistics: The department seeks to offer a first-class research and educational program in the mathematical sciences-- computational applied mathematics, statistics, and operations research. Research projects are problem-driven and involve interdisciplinary collaborations. The research methods of Applied Math faculty and students involve a combination of computation, mathematical theory and applicable science. Faculty is constantly exploring possible new areas of research and instruction. Two new areas now being developed are computational biology and financial mathematics.   Mission Statement - Department of Computer Science:   1. Educate undergraduates for professional jobs 2. Educate M.S. students for development jobs 3. Educate Ph.D. students for academic / research & development positions 4. Conduct first-class research 5. Secure research funding 6. Serve the Department, College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), University, and professional communities 7. Interact with and transfer technology to industry 8. Collaborate with the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), and Long Island communities 9. Interdisciplinary interaction with other SBU units   Mission Statement - Department of Biomedical Engineering: The educational goal of our biomedical engineering programs is to rigorously educate our undergraduate students in diverse fields of biomedical engineering that build on a strong foundation in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology, and then develop a core competency in a specific specialized area of biomedical engineering. Particular focus is given to in-depth education in the engineering and biological concepts underlying physiological processes. The principal means of accomplishing these goals is through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum, which begins with a critical understanding of engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology, building towards state-of-the-art biomedical engineering research and development. Because a critical component of our educational mission is to provide a permanent foundation from which the student can succeed in a career in biomedical engineering, an integrated, core set of biomedical engineering courses have been implemented. These courses provide our students with the underlying mathematical and engineering principles required to understand how biological organisms develop and respond to their environment. The students will also attain a credible level of sophistication in their understanding of cell, tissue, and organ physiology. Additionally, the student will be able to complement this background with supplementary courses within biomedical engineering, augmented by targeted electives in engineering and biology. Mission Statement - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: The ECE department seeks to educate engineers who will possess the basic concepts, tools, skills, and vision necessary to maintain the technological and economic competitiveness of the United States. The department achieves this through a balance of required courses and judicious choices of technical electives in three stages of undergraduate studies in electrical engineering .The first teaches the students basic mathematics and science, the second teaches the fundamental techniques of analysis and design of systems; and the third teaches in depth some specialized areas of electrical engineering through choices of technical electives taken during the junior and senior year. Mission Statement - Department of Materials Science and Engineering: The mission of the Engineering Science program is to provide an engineering education that thoroughly covers fundamental aspects of engineering design, physical and chemical sciences, materials science and engineering, and mathematics, while providing flexibility that allows students to create a program tailored to their particular academic and career interests in a traditional or emerging discipline. The program provides core competency and skills in communication, design, and research, while preparing students for participation in a rapidly evolving, high- technology environment. In doing so, we respond to the needs of key stakeholders (including graduate education and research, large industry as well as start- ups, government and private research enterprises). Mission Statement - Department of Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical engineering is one of the core disciplines of engineering. It encompasses a large number of sub-disciplines that are at the heart of both traditional and leading edge technologies. Mechanical engineers can be found in leadership roles in almost any sector of industry, ranging from electronics and aerospace to civil transportation and consumer household products. The undergraduate mechanical engineering program at Stony Brook recognizes that students have a variety of career path objectives within the wide variety of industrial environments available to mechanical engineers. While the majority of our graduates directly pursue careers in industry, a significant percentage of them join graduate schools. Most of the students entering graduate schools continue their mechanical engineering studies. However, many of them have gone to law, business and medical schools. The undergraduate curriculum in mechanical engineering is designed to provide students with the detailed mechanical engineering education and training required for immediate entry into the job market. At the same time, the curriculum maintains enough flexibility to enable students to fully prepare themselves for graduate studies and research careers. More specifically, the mechanical engineering curriculum at Stony Brook is designed: 1). to provide the skills and instill the values necessary for success in the engineering profession and/or graduate-level study through rigorous instruction in fundamentals and engineering practice; 2). to provide the technological skills to practice modern mechanical engineering in today’s global marketplace, and the opportunity to develop specialized interests through electives, involvement in research projects, and industrial internships; 3). to provide comprehensive training in design and laboratory practice; 4). to encourage the development of communication and leadership skills while increasing awareness of environmental and ethical responsibilities as a professional engineer. The undergraduate mechanical engineering program provides students with a core education in mathematics and the physical sciences along with a broad sequence of courses covering thermal processes and fluid mechanics, mechanical design, solid mechanics, and the dynamic behavior and control of mechanical systems. Students also take courses that introduce them to the use of advanced computational methods for engineering design and analysis as well as data processing and analysis. A series of laboratory courses introduces them to sensors and electronics, modern instrumentation and experimental techniques used in engineering for tasks ranging from product design, evaluation and testing to research. In addition, students can select electives to provide either higher level academic training in preparation for graduate school or a broader exposure to subjects related to engineering practice to enhance their preparation for a job after graduation. All of these activities are carefully integrated so that graduates will demonstrate: 1). the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to mechanical engineering problems; 2). the ability to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret data; 3). the ability to work professionally in both the thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and realization of such systems to meet desired needs; 4). the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; 5). the ability to function as a member of multidisciplinary teams; 6). a solid understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; 7). an ability to communicate effectively in written, oral, and visual form; 8). the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context; 9). a recognition of the need for and the ability to engage in life-long learning; 10). a knowledge of contemporary issues; 11). the ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and computing tools necessary for engineering practice. This guide is provided to incoming or transferring Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students to assist them in selecting the sequence of courses needed to obtain a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering. It is extremely important that students carefully study the information given in this guide, know the recommended sequence of courses and be familiar with the prerequisites for these courses. They should consult their advisors before deviating from the recommended course scheduling sequence. As part of a continuing effort to improve our educational program, the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering may change. This guide describes the degree requirements that apply to all students who enter the major during or after the Fall 2004-Spring 2005 academic year. Mission Statement - Department of Technology and Society: 1) help all students develop an understanding of modern technology, including the socio-technological interplay that demands a consideration of scientific, social, political, economic, behavioral, legal and ethical aspects of problems; 2) develop professionals who can take a leadership role in the effective use, management and assessment of technology for the purpose of improving education, business and industrial processes and systems, and the environment; 3) conduct applied research that will inform technology planning, technology management and technology assessment.

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