Ripon College is launching new engineering program
Ripon College is launching its first engineering program to coincide with the opening of the new Franzen Science Center in 2024. This curricular addition comes […]
The engineering degree we are offering is a B.S. in Engineering which is a general engineering degree without an emphasis in a particular discipline (such as Mechanical, Electrical, etc.). Our degree prepares graduates for a variety of different careers in engineering, with Ripon College’s small size providing students with more direct interaction with their instructors and smaller class sizes.
Our newly remodeled Franzen Science Center which will include new/remodeled space of ~5000 sq ft for Engineering, including a new maker space, machine shop, electronics workshop, senior design space and several upper level laboratory classrooms.
Ripon’s engineering program is designed so that it will meet ABET requirements for an Engineering B.S. The program will be eligible for accreditation after our first group of graduates (accreditation if granted applies to all graduates of the program).
Ripon College is an excellent liberal arts institution and as such we will strive to produce engineering graduates who are strong not only in math, science and engineering but also well rounded with courses taken in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Our graduates will be well rounded, effective public speakers and work well in groups to complete a variety of projects.
“Ripon College isn’t just growing campus spaces,” said John Sisko, Ripon College vice president and dean of faculty. “We are making curricular expansions to meet the educational needs of current and future STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) students. The physical needs of the engineering program as well as state-of-the-art facilities for all of our science programs were integral considerations throughout the entire design process for the new building.”
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Department Mission Statement
The mission of Ripon College Engineering Program is to provide students a high-quality engineering education that builds upon Ripon College’s exceptionally strong liberal arts focus that will prepare students of diverse backgrounds for careers in professional engineering or other careers. The Engineering Program equips students to solve complex engineering problems by applying the principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. Additionally, students will learn to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, work collaboratively in groups, apply critical thinking to a diverse set of problems and establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. Our students will gain the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge to solve real-world engineering problems in a variety of disciplines.
Physics
Interact with, measure and explain systems in the universe from subatomic particles to galactic clusters by working together in the classroom and the lab to answer questions posed by nature. Learn to apply the principles of physics to concerns of society, coming to an appreciation of the beauty and subtlety of the universe.
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Faculty
Barwick, Brett
Associate Professor of Physics, Harrison E. Farnsworth 1918 Endowed Chair in Physics and Engineering
Lei, Ying
Lab Director & Co-Coordinator of the Engineering Program
Li, Hang
Assistant Professor of Engineering and Co-Coordinator of the Engineering Program
Othon, Christina
Professor of Physics
Advising
Ripon College faculty and professional staff are dedicated to helping you reach your goals, whatever they may be and however often they may change along the way. It’s part of our value statement to you.
As a student at Ripon, you will be assigned a faculty adviser based on your area(s) of interest. You will meet with your faculty adviser throughout your time as a student to discuss your current aspirations, plan your course schedule and plot a future trajectory. We also work collaboratively with Ripon College Career and Professional Development to help match your interests and skills to concrete goals and construct a plan for professional success offering personalized career counseling, off-campus learning opportunities and an online job board with potential to connect with local, national and international employers.
Advising at RiponRequirements
| Requirements for a B.S. major in engineering: | |
|---|---|
| 30 Credits | Of minimum in basic Math and Sciences: PHY 131 General Physics I: Mechanics, PHY 172 General Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Waves, MTH 201 Calculus I, MTH 202 Calculus II, MTH 206 Multiple Variable Calculus and MTH 343 Differential Equations. The last course can be chosen from MTH 123, PHY 251, CHM 112 or another department approved course. |
| 36 credits | Core Engineering: CSC 101 Introduction to Programming, ENGR 110 Introduction to Engineering and Design, ENGR 120 Engineering Materials and Processing, ENGR 205 Numerical Methods I, ENGR 220 Engineering Mechanics, ENGR 240 Circuits and Instrumentation, ENGR 351 Mechanics of Materials, ENGR 491 Senior Capstone Design, ENGR 492 Senior Capstone Design. |
| 16 credits | Technical Depth in Engineering (300 level and above). Technical Depth in Engineering courses are offered on a rotational basis depending on students’ interests. Please see the Ripon College Course Catalog for full listing of possible courses. |
| 12 credits | Of liberal arts breadth approved by the department. |
Unique Opportunities
Our Engineering Advisory Board consists of both local companies and alumni engineering careers. A major purpose of the board is to help place students in both internships and eventual jobs for our students after they graduate. They will also help in provide real world engineering challenges for Senior Capstone projects.
Current members of the board include:
Companies:
Alliant Energy
Oshkosh Corp
Alliance Laundry
Plexus
Kimberly-Clark
Benesch
Alumni members:
Rick Pell
Daniel Schick
Thomas Mace
Learning Goals
1. Students will gain an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. Students will gain an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. Students will gain an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Students will gain an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. Students will gain an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. Students will gain an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Students will gain an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Alumni Testimonial
Jared is among a small team he's helped cultivate that is working toward creating an ultra-low emission combustion engine that can be used in heavy-duty machinery. Their project is promising enough to earn a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Energy.
Jared was a mathematics and physics double major at Ripon. "Dr. Chrstina Othon, Dr. Brett Barwick, Dr. Andrea Young and Dr. Mackenzie Lamb were all very supportive in my desire to move on to the next level. They really did lay the foundation for me to succeed."
Jared Zeman '19, Ph.D. Candidate at Marquette University