Introduction Topics of Study and Research Typical Course Sequence Contact Information Introduction The honors program in the College of Engineering offers all interested students an intellectual challenge consistent with their ability and interests. Entering engineering students with high school averages or entrance examination scores within the top five percent are encouraged to join the program. Transfer students with superior academic records are also eligible and will be invited to join the honors program. Sophomores and juniors enrolled in engineering who are qualified for the honors program may, with the endorsement of a member of the engineering faculty and the approval of the honors program director, join the program. Because all credits obtained in the honors program are applicable to degree requirements, participation in the honors program will not alter the time required for graduation for most students and should be a stimulating experience. In addition to enrolling in honors sections in many courses, honors students may enroll in a variety of seminars, colloquia and independent study problems designed to enrich and challenge each participant. The engineering honors program is closely integrated with the honors program of the other colleges at KSU and provides participation in special enrichment activities. Students in the honors program may elect to withdraw from the program at any time. The college has approved the development of individual programs for students participating in the honors program. Such programs will be developed between the student and a faculty adviser. Engineering advisers are encouraged to seek out students qualifying for the honors program, learn of their academic potential and their special interests, and help them develop programs of study that will meet their academic and professional interests. The academic programs developed must be approved by the student's adviser and department head. Diplomas and transcripts of students completing the engineering honors program will be inscribed "Honors Program." To complete the honors program, the students must qualify for an engineering degree with a composite GPA of at least 3.50 and must complete at least four semesters hours of engineering honors courses including a minimum of two honors research hours. [top] Topics of Study and Research The program is flexible and is modified each year to include topics of current and future interest. However, typical areas of discussion in the past for Honors Seminar have included: Alternative Energy Sources, Limits to Growth, History of Western Technology, and Priorities in the Use of Energy. Research topics have ranged widely from GPS Mapping system to Power Control for the Solar Racer. Research topics typically require at least 30 - 45 hours of effort. Guidelines are developed by the students and a faculty mentor. Students researchers usually prepare a written report which is retained in the department library. An oral presentation is given to faculty and student representatives from the department. [top] Typical Course Sequence Fall Semester Spring Semester Freshman DEN 000 no class required DEN 299 - Honors Seminar 1 hour credit Applicable as humanities and social science electives. Emphasis is on current interest topics such as alternative energy sources, limits to growth, history of western technology and priorities in the use of energy. Sophomore DEN 299 - Honors Seminar 1 hour credit Continue with topics introduced in the freshman year. DEN 399 - Honors Colloquium 1 hour credit Applicable as humanities and social science electives. Emphasis is on ethics, responsibility by members of the learned professions, and the importance of research and associated efforts. Junior* DEN 499 - Honors Research 1 or more hours credit DEN 499 - Honors Research 1 or more hours credit Senior* DEN 499 - Honors Research 1 or more hours credit DEN 499 - Honors Research 1 or more hours credit * Honors research credits are applicable as technical electives. Individual or group research is completed under the direction of a senior faculty member. Topics have included: Oil Flow Control and Food Machinery Neutron Monitoring of Coal Preparation Processes Virtual Reality Glove Electro-optical Sensors Genetic Algorithms Sound Activated Puff Switch for Individuals with Disabilities Toxic Metal Concentrations in Contaminated Soils by Neutron Activation Analysis Prototype Strain Gage Impact-based Grain Flow Sensor for use in a Combine Disinfection Capabilities of a Quaternary Ammonium- triiodide Ion Exchange Process [top] For more information contact: College of Engineering 142 Rathbone Hall Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas 66506-5104 Phone: (785) 532-5592 Fax: (785) 532-7810 engg@dengr.ksu.edu