PURPOSE
The College of Technology and Applied Sciences (CTAS) helps students develop knowledge and skill in technological fields which qualify them for career positions and leadership responsibility in industry, government and commercial enterprise. Each student is guided to select a major which addresses short-term employment goals through state-of-the-art technological preparation. Long-term career aspirations are supported through the development of a strong base in mathematics, science, engineering, and technical principles coupled with a solid foundation in liberal arts and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Engineering technology programs offer professional preparation through a B.S. degree that stresses state-of-the-art technological applications. Special emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge and skill in applied mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering principles with formal laboratory experiences. This mixed educational approach provides the basis for both employment and a long-term career evolution.
The other CTAS technology programs provide the opportunity for students to develop knowledge and skill in solving broad scale industrial problems, operating modern technological systems, and managing personnel in the implementation of processes and production. Programs of study focus on the latest technologies in areas such as aviation flight training and management, environmentally hazardous waste management, graphic communications, interactive computer graphics, and industrial management.
Each student is encouraged to participate in creative activities through a close relationship with a faculty mentor. Learning through execution of the scientific method, using both inductive and deductive processes in applied research activities, is essential for both faculty and students.
ORGANIZATION
The College of Technology and Applied Sciences is composed of the following four academic units:
DEGREES
The College of Technology and Applied Sciences offers several programs leading to the B.S. degree (see the “ASU East Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations” table). The college also offers the Master of Technology (M.Tech.) degree. For more information on courses, faculty, and programs in the M.Tech. degree see the Graduate Catalog.
ACCREDITATION
Undergraduate programs in Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. For additional information, call 410/347–7700 or write
ADMISSION
The College of Technology and Applied Sciences admits first-year students who meet the undergraduate admission requirements of Arizona State University. See “Undergraduate Admission.” High school precalculus, physics, and chemistry are recommended. Transfer applicants must meet the university requirements for transfer students as specified in “Transfer Applicants” with the exception that Arizona resident transfer students must have a 2.25 GPA. Students admitted to CTAS begin study under one of two student classifications, professional or preprofessional.
Professional Status
First-year students (new freshmen) are admitted to CTAS with professional status if they meet the general aptitude criteria for admission and have no deficiencies in the basic competency requirements for admission. First-year students admitted upon completion of the GED will be admitted with professional status if they have also achieved the minimum ACT or SAT scores required for undergraduate admission to the university.
Students transferring from other ASU colleges are admitted to CTAS with professional status if they have no remaining admissions deficiencies and are in good standing in the university.
Transfer students from other institutions must meet the minimum admission requirements for college transfer students as described in “Transfer Applicants.” The CTAS, in addition, requires resident transfer students to have a cumulative GPA of 2.25.
All international students must have a minimum 500 TOEFL score to be admitted with professional status.
Preprofessional Status
All other students are admitted with preprofessional status and may apply for professional status after they have removed the deficiency which disallows awarding professional status. Students with preprofessional status may not register for 300- and 400-level courses in the college until they have been awarded professional status. See an advisor for details.
Transfer Credit
Credit for courses taken at a community college or another four-year institution will be awarded according to the guidelines in “Transfer Credit.” Students who are transferring from an Arizona community college and have been in continuous residence may continue under the catalog in effect at the time of their entrance into the community college. Students should be aware that some course work that transfers to ASU may not be applicable toward CTAS degree requirements. Students should confer with an advisor.
Courses taken more than five years before admission to a CTAS degree program are not normally accepted for transfer credit at the option of the department in which the applicant wishes to enroll. Courses completed within the five years preceding admission are judged as to their applicability to the student’s curriculum.
ADVISING
New incoming and transfer students should seek initial advising from the academic advisor in the Dean’s Office. CTAS students are then assigned faculty advisors in the department of their major who assist them with planning a program of study. The college requires that students consult with advisors before registering each semester. Advisors should be made aware of any employment obligations or special circumstances that may affect a student’s ability to successfully handle a full course load. CTAS students may register for a maximum of 19 semester hours per semester. Any student wishing to take more than the maximum must petition the CTAS Standards Committee and have an approval on file before registering for an overload.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet all university graduation requirements (see “University Graduation Requirements”) as well as degree requirements of their major in the College of Technology and Applied Sciences. For detailed information on the degree requirements of a major in CTAS, refer to that department’s individual description.
COLLEGE STANDARDS
Pass/Fail Grades
The College of Technology and Applied Sciences does not offer pass/fail grades. Courses graded on a pass/fail basis do not count toward degree credit in CTAS. Students may request credit for pass/fail courses by petitioning the CTAS Standards Committee.
Entry into Upper-Division Courses
Before enrolling in courses at the 300 level and above, CTAS students must be in good academic standing within the college and have the approval of their advisors. Students who are not in good academic standing must secure approval from their advisor and the dean’s office. Students enrolled in another ASU college may not register for any 300- and 400-level CTAS courses unless those courses are required in their degree program and the students have the proper course prerequisites.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Retention. A student is expected to make satisfactory progress toward completion of degree requirements in order to continue enrollment in the College of Technology and Applied Sciences. Any one of the following conditions is considered unsatisfactory progress and results in the student’s being placed on probationary status:
A student on probation is subject to disqualification if:
Students on academic probation are not allowed to register for more than 13 semester hours. Probationary students may not register for the semester following the semester in which they were declared probationary without a special permit from an advisor in the dean’s office. Special permits are given only after the registrar records grades for the current semester.
Disqualification. During a semester on academic probation, a student who fails to meet the retention standards is disqualified. Students may request a review of their disqualification status by contacting the CTAS associate dean in the Academic Center Building (CNTR), Room 10. Any disqualified student who is accepted by another college at ASU may not register for courses in CTAS unless the courses are required in the new major. Disqualified students who register for courses in CTAS may be withdrawn from these courses any time during the semester.
Reinstatement. The College of Technology and Applied Sciences does not accept an application for reinstatement until the disqualified student has remained out of the college for at least a 12-month period. Merely having remained in disqualified status for this period of time does not, in itself, constitute a basis for reinstatement. Proof of ability to do satisfactory college work in the chosen discipline is required; for example, completing pertinent courses in the discipline at a community college with higher than average grades.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Course Prerequisites. Students should consult the Schedule of Classes and the catalog for course prerequisites. Students who register for courses without the designated prerequisites may be withdrawn without their consent at any time before the final examination. The instructor, the chair of the department, or the dean of the college, may initiate such withdrawals. In such cases, students will not receive monetary reimbursement. Such withdrawals are considered to be unrestricted as described in “Unrestricted Course Withdrawal” and do not count against the number of restricted withdrawals allowed.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Academic Recognition. Students completing baccalaureate degree requirements receive the appropriate honors designations on their diplomas consistent with the requirements specified by the university.
Students in the College of Technology and Applied Sciences are encouraged to seek information concerning entry into honor societies that enhance their professional stature. Tau Alpha Pi is the engineering technology honor society, and Alpha Eta Rho is available for aeronautical management technology students.
Transfer Programs. The College of Technology and Applied Sciences maintains a cooperative agreement with most Arizona community colleges and with selected out-of-state colleges and universities to structure programs that are directly transferable into the technology programs at ASU East.
University Honors College. The College of Technology and Applied Sciences participates in the programs of the University Honors College, which provides enhanced educational experiences to academically superior undergraduate students. Participating students can major in any academic program. A description and the opportunities offered by the “University Honors College.”
Scholarships. Information and applications for academic scholarships for continuing students may be obtained by contacting departmental offices. Other scholarships may be available through the university Student Financial Assistance Office.
ROTC Students. Students pursuing a commission through either the Air Force or Army ROTC programs are required to take from 12 to 20 semester hours in the Department of Aerospace Studies or Department of Military Science courses. To preclude excessive overloads, these students should plan on at least one additional semester to complete degree requirements. Because of accreditation requirements, aerospace studies (AES) or military science (MIS) courses are not accepted in the engineering technology majors.
Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered.
1998–99 General Catalog Table of Contents
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