Department of Engineering
Future leaders in the rapidly changing world of engineering can start their degrees through SLU-Madrid, finishing at Saint Louis University's School of Science and Engineering.
Saint Louis University bridges the Atlantic by offering rigorous and internationally recognized undergraduate degree programs. They can be started at SLU-Madrid and finished on the St. Louis campus.
The School of Science and Engineering, among the leading schools in its field, fosters excellence through a focus on value-centered research and ethical practice. Our mission is to cultivate leaders and thinkers in engineering and science by teaching values, knowledge and skills in the pursuit of truth.
Thanks to the quality of education that SLU offers in Madrid and St. Louis, our graduates secure employment in industrial research and management, research in laboratories, and as university professors in Spain and elsewhere. We are proud not only of offering American education in Europe, but also offering our students the chance to discover the true meaning of the expression 'international preparation'. No matter which major you choose, you'll benefit from engaged faculty members and modern facilities that offer you hands-on experience and undergraduate research opportunities in the areas that interest you most."
Taieb Gasmi, Ph.D., program director
Degree Programs
SLU-Madrid's engineering curriculum is completely integrated with the School of Science and Engineering in Missouri. Students who begin their programs at the Madrid campus can transfer to St. Louis to complete their degrees.
The University's engineering programs aim to educate students to become competent and disciplined professionals. By studying in Spain for the first two years in Madrid, students can acquire Spanish language skills — a language increasingly in demand in the industrial field in the United States.
2 years in Madrid + 2 years in St. Louis
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering is offered jointly at SLU-Madrid and the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the School of Science and Engineering in St. Louis. Students may complete up to the first two years of the aerospace engineering program in Madrid and transfer to the School of Science and Engineering in St. Louis for the final year of study.
The program begins by providing a solid foundation of coursework in the engineering sciences, including graphics, mechanics of solids, fluid and thermal sciences, electronics and vibrations and controls. Students then specialize in areas such as aerodynamics, structural design and analysis, propulsion or flight mechanics. Technical electives include orbital mechanics, helicopter theory and performance, hypersonics and flight simulation.
2 years in Madrid + 2 years in St. Louis
Biomedical engineering students may complete their first two years of study at SLU-Madrid before transferring to the St. Louis campus for the final two years of study.
The Saint Louis University School of Science and Engineering's Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering focuses on the principles of both engineering and medicine. The biomedical engineering program at SLU integrates knowledge of the biological and physical sciences with engineering skills. The courses and laboratory experiences both in Madrid and at the School of Science and Engineering in St. Louis provide a broad fundamental preparation.
The biomedical engineering curriculum offers considerable flexibility, allowing time for elective courses. Graduates in Biomedical Engineering are prepared to work in many fields, including the health care industry, ranging from fundamental research in science and engineering to the direct application of your knowledge to improve health and the overall quality of life for humanity.
2 years in Madrid + 1 year at SLU in St. Louis + 2 years at Washington University in St. Louis
Chemical engineering is a dual-degree program to be completed over five years: two years at SLU-Madrid, one year at SLU in St. Louis and two years at Washington University in St. Louis. It requires coursework in chemistry, mathematics, physics, computer science and the arts. The curriculum includes a concentration of courses in chemistry, including lecture courses and laboratory activities. Students obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from SLU and a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.
2 years in Madrid + 2 years in St. Louis
As a SLU student, you can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering both in Madrid and at the School of Science and Engineering in St. Louis.
In addition to a solid foundation in the basic sciences and mathematics, the program introduces you to a broad spectrum of courses covering all major areas of this discipline. The curriculum includes courses in digital systems, microprocessors, electronics, communication systems, control systems, power systems and circuits. These are followed by in-depth courses in specialized areas such as advanced digital design; digital signal processing; designing systems that collect, analyze and use information, as well as distribute and utilize electrical energy; and designing the electrical systems that are at the heart of today's technology such as smartphones, tablets, internet-ready televisions, satellites and many other devices. Our courses provide practical and theoretical knowledge that is directly applicable to industry.
For information about the assessment of student learning in this program, please see the University-wide website.
Faculty
- Taieb Gasmi, Ph.D., program director
- Héctor Barrio Crespo, M.S.
- Mario Bermejo Castro, Ph.D.
- Charles El-Mir, Ph.D.
- Santos Gálvez Martínez, M.S.
- Javier Gamo, Ph.D.
- Andrés Gómez Rodellar, Ph.D.
- Cristóbal González Díaz, Ph.D.
- Atanas Karaguiozov, M.Sc.
- Fairouz Medjahed, Ph.D.
- Guillermo Muñoz Caro, Ph.D.
- Francisco Prieto Espuñes, Ph.D.
- Javier Romero, M.S.
- Josefina Torres Redondo, Ph.D.
Accreditation of Engineering Programs
Accreditation assures students and prospective employers that an educational degree program has met stringent industry quality standards. It ensures that graduates have received quality training and education and are capable of taking on a broad range of professional responsibilities.
Accreditation has two fundamental purposes: to ensure the quality of the institution or program, and to help improve the institution or program.
SLU-Madrid and the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) undergraduate degree programs are accredited by their respective agencies. The following Saint Louis University undergraduate engineering degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The Aerospace Engineering, B.S. is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
The undergraduate program is designed to meet the following specific objectives in order to fulfill the departmental and institutional missions.
- To practice the principles of engineering in aerospace or allied organizations.
- To pursue further learning in aerospace engineering or in allied disciplines.
- To function as effective engineers with professional knowledge, skills and values.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the aerospace engineering program at Saint Louis University will demonstrate an ability to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The Biomedical Engineering, B.S. is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
The undergraduate program is designed to meet the following specific objectives in order to fulfill the departmental and institutional missions.
- Graduates will have established themselves as practicing engineers in biomedical engineering and health-related positions in industry, government and academia.
- Graduates will have acquired advanced degrees or be engaged in advanced study in biomedical engineering or other fields related to their long-term career goals.
- Graduates will attain a major milestone in their career development within the first five to seven years.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the biomedical engineering program at Saint Louis University will demonstrate:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- 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.
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning
strategies.
- Applying principles of engineering, biology, human physiology, chemistry, calculus-based physics, mathematics (through differential equations) and statistics;
- Solving bio/biomedical engineering problems, including those associated with the interaction between living and non-living systems;
- Analyzing, modeling, designing, and realizing bio/biomedical engineering devices, systems, components, or processes; and
- Making measurements on and interpreting data from living systems.
The Computer Engineering, B.S. is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
The undergraduate program is designed to meet the following specific objectives in order to fulfill the departmental and institutional missions.
- Our graduates will have acquired advanced degrees or are engaged in advanced study in engineering, business, law, medicine or other appropriate fields.
- Our graduates will have established themselves as practicing engineers in electrical, computer or related engineering fields.
- Our graduates will be filling the technical needs of society by solving engineering problems using electrical or computer engineering principles, tools, and practices.
Student Outcomes
Student outcomes are defined by ABET as the skills that graduates will attain at the time of graduation. Student outcomes are listed below. An ability to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
- 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.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The Electrical Engineering, B.S. is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
The undergraduate program is designed to meet the following specific objectives in order to fulfill the departmental and institutional missions.
- Our graduates will have acquired advanced degrees or are engaged in advanced study in engineering, business, law, medicine or other appropriate fields.
- Our graduates will have established themselves as practicing engineers in electrical, computer or related engineering fields.
- Our graduates will be filling the technical needs of society by solving engineering problems using electrical or computer engineering principles, tools, and practices.
Student Outcomes
Student outcomes are defined by ABET as the skills that graduates will attain at the time of graduation. Student outcomes are listed below. An ability to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
- 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.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The Mechanical Engineering, B.S. is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
The undergraduate program is designed to meet the following specific objectives in order to fulfill the departmental and institutional missions.
- To practice the principles of engineering in mechanical or allied organizations.
- To pursue further learning in mechanical engineering or in allied disciplines.
- To function as effective engineers with professional knowledge, skills, and values.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the mechanical engineering program at Saint Louis University will demonstrate an ability to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.