Department of Engineering

Faculty

JOSEPH SCHROEDER (2001)
	Professor of Engineering; Chair, Department of Engineering
B.S.M.E., 1991, University of Illinois M.S.M.E., 1994, Michigan State University Ph.D., 2006, Michigan State University

ROBERT ALLEN (2008)
	Associate Professor of Engineering
B.A., 1971, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.M.E., 1978, University of Illinois M.B.A., 1987, University of Chicago Ph.D., 2001, Illinois Institute of Technology

JOSEPH MAKAREWICZ, PE (2010)
	Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 2007, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.Co.E., 2009, University of Kansas

DAVID IBRAHIM. PE (2015)
	Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 1974, Assiut University, Egypt M.S., 1981, University of Illinois

ALLEN YOUNG, PE (2015)
	Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 1988, Mississippi State University M.S., 1989, Mississippi State University

SEOK LEW (2016)
	Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 1990, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea M.S., 1992, University of Michigan M.A., 1997, Wheaton College Ph.D., 2008, University of Utah

JOHN TATARKO (2017)
	Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S.Ch.E., 2008, Cleveland State University M.S.Ch.E, 2010, Cleveland State University M.S.E.E., 2013, University of Louisville Ph.D., 2015, University of Louisville

STEPHEN ARAM AGAJANIAN (2018)
	Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 1974, University of Rochester M.S., 1983, Syracuse University Ph.D., 2005, Colorado State University

RANDALL RITZEMA (2018)
	Associate Professor of Engineering
B.Sc., 1994, LeTourneau University M.Sc., March 2002, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California-Davis M.Sc., September 2002, International Agriculture Development, University of California-Davis Ph.D., 2010, University of California-Davis

The Department of Engineering at Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide high quality engineering instruction in a Christian environment that prepares our graduates for a variety of professional careers and advanced studies in engineering. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) degree is awarded to graduates of the Engineering program. The baccalaureate program in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Students must complete all required engineering and supporting math and science courses with a grade of “C” or better. As part of the requirements for ENGR 402 , seniors in Engineering are required register and take the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam prior to graduation.

All 300 and 400 level engineering courses transferred into Olivet must have been completed through an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET . Courses, even with the same title or description, from a non-EAC ABET accredited program will not be approved as meeting Olivet’s engineering curriculum requirements.

The engineering program offers a Co-Op option, alternating academic semesters with paid engineering work experience in industry. Students in the Co-Op program must complete at least 3 work semesters, and typically take 5 calendar years to complete the B.S.E. The School of Engineering assists with Co-Op placement, as well as opportunities for industry internship experiences in summers and during the academic year.

Engineering Student Outcomes

Graduates from the Olivet Nazarene University Engineering Program (with an engineering major) must demonstrate:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
A solid Christian character expressed in service to church, campus, and community

Program Educational Objectives

Within three to five years after graduation, Olivet expects our engineering alumni to:

Be characterized by effective Christian influence in families, churches, businesses and communities.
Expand their knowledge and capabilities in a wide variety of engineering and professional assignments.
Demonstrate the ability to determine and describe the underlying needs or root causes of problems.
Be effective in engineering design and application of engineering principles.
Exhibit effective communication skills with peers, clients, management, and the public.
Support the improvement of the Olivet engineering program.

Programs

Bachelor

Engineering Major, B.S.E.