Applied Engineering, BS

This program is available in the following Florida campuses:

Flagship Residential Campus, Fort Lauderdale Campus, Jacksonville Campus, Online Education

Program Description

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Engineering prepares students for entering the work force as skilled and highly trained technicians and problem solvers with an understanding of advanced engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, installing, calibrating, modifying and maintaining electrical, mechanical, aerospace, agricultural, transportation, and biomedical systems. This includes instruction in Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA); computer systems; electronics and instrumentation; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; robotics; applications to specific industrial tasks; and report preparation.

Program Goals

The Applied Engineering program prepares students to be successful professionals recognized for their:

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills based on a fundamental knowledge of humanities, social sciences, mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering science and a broad range of applied engineering technical areas;
• Knowledge of global and societal concerns, ethics, and sustainability when making engineering decisions;
• Leadership and effective communication;
• Civic engagement and contributions to society;
• Lifelong learning and professional development.

Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering program are to produce engineering graduates whom:

• Diagnose failures at the device, component, assembly, sub-system and system levels in hardware and software;
• Repair failures including documentation of completed analysis;
• Demonstrate skills using industry-level tools and equipment used for test, measurement, diagnostics, and repair;
• Dissect how systems work based on how said systems fail;
• Diagnose complex systems and how the hardware and software are integrated;
• Apply empirical analyses in verifying theoretical results of systems failures;
• Research current tools and techniques in the field.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering program will be able to:

• Setup, calibrate, operate, and interpret results from industry-level tools and equipment;
• Apply knowledge of math, physics, chemistry, and engineering to diagnosing and repairing systems;
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data to produce meaningful conclusions and recommendations;
• Present test results and “repair” recommendations while demonstrating leadership with confidence as part of multidisciplinary teams;
• Build in multi-level solution contingencies considering time, cost, safety, reliability, compatibility, and quality;
• Behave professionally and ethically with colleagues, customers, and the public;
• Expand their knowledge and understanding of failures at device, component, assembly, sub-system, and system levels;
• Extend learned skills to project and program management and bottom-line improvements;
• Pursue advanced degree in engineering, business, or related field.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

Completion of all general education coursework with a minimum cumulative grade average of 2.0 (exceptions only by approval of Program Director).

Program Outline

To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Engineering, students must complete 123 credit hours as described below.  The length of this program is approximately 35 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).