Division of
Engineering
The world is
constantly changing. Each day, new
developments in technology are opening new
directions and opportunities for businesses
and industries and behind each is the role
of the engineer. They are the link between
design and function; between the initial
idea and the end result. Their creativity
combined with technical skill and knowledge
is what is driving innovation.
How can you
become a part of the future as an engineer?
Daniel Webster College is your solution.
Bachelor of Science Degrees in
Engineering
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The vision for
the engineering program at DWC is for
students to have an educational experience
that is intense, personal, and exciting, and
that firmly grounds them in theory and
design, and makes them both competent and
confident to take on any challenges they may
face as a practicing engineer.
The DWC
programs require a firm grasp of the
theoretical underpinnings of engineering,
the ability to apply the principles of
design to open-ended problems, and
concurrent hands-on design experiences.
To demonstrate
their grasp of fundamental concepts,
students do frequent presentations on their
solutions to various problems. In most
engineering courses, students will work in
teams of two and do these presentations
weekly. They are required to state, explain,
and justify the assumptions they make in
obtaining their solutions.
The four-year
Aeronautical Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering curricula both contain a
five-semester design sequence that
emphasizes the use of hands-on design
projects. These projects require students to
work in and manage teams and apply the
theories they are learning in the classroom
to the solution of open-ended problems.
Commitment and responsibility to the “design
team” are required and continually
emphasized. As a result of this experience
students gain both the confidence and
competence necessary to tackle open-ended
design problems and to excel in a team
environment. They will be able to learn
quickly and efficiently and to think
strategically about the multiple issues
involved in a project. We believe that this
is of critical importance for today’s
engineers.
The curricula
also include concurrent design experience.
In concurrent engineering design, all phases
of product development are considered
simultaneously. A common database is used
for geometric modeling, engineering
analysis, animation, computer controlled
manufacturing, and product documentation.
This approach is used to improve quality and
reduce design cycle time. When working on
their design projects the students must make
appropriate simplifying assumptions in order
to do a manual analysis of their systems to
determine things like maximum stresses and
deflections, accelerations, and the required
time for certain movements. They then
perform the same analysis using the
simulation software. Next they use CAM
software to generate G and M code in order
to machine their parts. Finally they
assemble and test their systems and compare
the experimental results to the manual and
computer simulation results. The advances in
the software have made it possible for
students to quickly learn how to produce
quality models and analyze them. The
importance of paying attention to detail and
“doing things right,” and providing clear
documentation of the system are also
emphasized.
The design
sequence also provides students with systems
integration experience which incorporates
things such as vision systems, sensors,
controls, and the software that ties them
together. Examples of potential project work
are unmanned flight applications, which
could include aerospace, geographic and
topographic exploration, atmospheric
re-search and security, and the application
of advanced technology to the design of
robots, automated systems, and medical
devices.
Finally, the
faculty at DWC is dedicated to student
success. We assure prospective students that
if they are willing to work hard, we will do
everything we can to help them succeed.
Why Choose Daniel
Webster College?
Success
Starts Here.
Daniel
Webster College is where it all starts. Located
in Nashua, NH, DWC is only 45 minutes from
Boston, an hour from the seacoast, and an hour
from the White Mountains and Lakes Region of New
Hampshire. The central location is perfect as a
jumping off point for your career in engineering
for a variety of reasons:
- The small
campus and close-knit educational
environment of Daniel Webster College allows
students to be a real-person and friend to
professors and instructors. They act as
mentors to help you meet your aspirations
and will guide you on the right path.
- The
greater Boston area and Southern New
Hampshire region is home to many businesses,
companies and organizations with engineering
foundations. From research and development
through design and manufacturing, the region
has unlimited potential for career options
upon graduation and cooperative
opportunities while still a student.
- Small
classes and the intimate learning
environment give students the hands-on
experience and practical application that
develops a problem solving mindset before
entering the working world.
Success starts
with beginning at the right place and following
the right path!
Right Away.
Daniel Webster College’s students don’t dabble,
they do. They don’t spectate, they perform. They
face problems and create solutions. They will
not only accomplish things in their career, but
will achieve greatness in it as well.
Your experience
starts right away... the moment you get on
campus. You will begin your design sequence and
immediately start working through problems as a
member of a team.
Your lessons
will build on one another, like the steel beams
of a skyscraper--each one strengthening the
others and helping the structure reach heights
that could not be achieved by one alone. Your
classes are specialized, yet diverse enough for
you to become successful in not only your
program area, but also as a citizen of the
world.
Your foundation
of technical design and theory will be
complemented by a well rounded education with
valuable courses in business, social science,
and humanities to make your education adaptable
to the ever-changing environment and give you
the skills and knowledge that will set you apart
from the rest.
Success here
means making every second count.
From Day
One.
... through day one-thousand-four-hundred and
sixty and beyond. Our commitment to you starts
when you are accepted and continues through your
education and graduation... and into your life
as an alumni of Daniel Webster College. We
aspire to exceed your expectations. We do more
than just prepare you for the real world; we
prepare the real world for you.
Along the way
we include real-life lessons into your education
to give you a true jump-start into a career
path. You’ll be given opportunities to develop
valuable cooperative partnerships with
businesses and organizations that will help you
further understand the practical applications of
engineering. From working with local high school
students to develop winning robotics projects to
partnering with high-tech companies working in
nanotechnology, your opportunities will open up
once you step on campus.
As graduates
and alumni, you will always have Daniel Webster
College as a trusted friend, assisting you in
making the connections you need to succeed
through our Office of Career Resources.
Success starts
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