Engineering Exchange at Jönköping University, Sweden
Fall 2012
Sweden
- Program Description:
The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science student exchange at the School of Engineering of Jönköping University is designed to expose UCF students to professional and academic practices outside of the US. In addition, participants in this exchange are expected to develop skills to adapt to a different academic and geographical environment. Jönköping University, a private institution of higher education founded in 1994, has approximately 12,000 students, 1,300 of which are international students from 72 countries. The School of Engineering is one of four schools constituting Jönköping University and hosts approximately 2,500 students.
Jönköping is in the south of Sweden, was founded in the 13th Century, and is one of the ten largest municipalities in the country, with a population of 123,500. Jönköping is the provincial capital and administrative center for Jönköping County. It houses government agencies as well as legal and judicial authorities.
Minimum Requirements:
- GPA: 2.5 cumulative
- Must be in good standing (academic, conduct and financial) with UCF
- Must be registered full time while participating in the exchange
Application Process:
You can apply online for this program. The application includes the submittal of a brief essay (500 words) that clearly describes your academic and personal goals, as well as how this program would further them. We recommend you work on your essay outside the application environment and then paste it on the appropriate field.
In addition, the application process requires that you select one instructor familiar with you who is willing to provide an Academic Reference. The instructor must be able to explain why you are a good candidate for this program.
Selected participants must meet with their Academic Advisor to discuss and register for the appropriate coursework. Coursework completed through the program may count as equivalent UCF course credit and/or as restricted or general elective credit.
All applications will be reviewed by the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science and selected applicants will be notified of how to follow up. Assessment of the applications will be based on the academic qualifications of the applicant, as well as fit with the courses that the applicant has taken. UCF does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and/or veteran status.
Course catalog and student guide http://hj.se/jth/en/education/exchange.html
Additional Information:
This program is offered for fall term, spring term, and for the full academic year (fall and spring).
Student Blogs:
http://sweden2go.blogspot.com/2012/01/sounds-cool-but-what-will-i-offer-right.html Spring 2012
http://moonforest8.blogspot.com/p/sweden.html Spring 2012
http://blogsandboots.blogspot.com/
- Learning Outcomes:
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Participants of this program will be expected to realize the following outcomes:
DISCIPLINARY OUTCOMES (per course syllabi)
GEOGRAPHIC AWARENESS
- Describe the main cultural, geographic, physical, politico-economic, and social characteristics of the host country.
- Discuss how the host country fits within the global physical, cultural, political or economic systems.
SELF-AWARENESS
- Describe how the program impacted their personal culture and values.
- Provide examples on how the program experiences affected their academic, professional, or personal goals.
SELF-RELIANCE
- Provide examples of how they may use their program experiences to deal with challenging situations in the future.
- Provide examples of how to avoid conflicts from misunderstandings due to cultural differences.
COMMUNICATION
- Communicate in writing how their program experience makes them more valuable to a prospective graduate program or employer.
- Program Prerequisites:
- Minimum GPA: 2.50 cumulative
- Language: English
- Proficiency Level Required: N/A
- Other Prerequisites:
Advisor consent
Courses[click to expand]:
- EML-4024C Engineering Design Practice - Jonkoping
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TCSA17 CAD-Solid Modelling, Basic Level Modelling can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EIN-4955 Study Abroad: Flexible Manufacturing Systems with Simulation
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TFPC17 Flexible Manufacturing Systems with Simulation can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EIN-4243C Human Engineering - Jonkoping
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TAMB17 Work-Human-Technology can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EIN-4955 Study Abroad: System Analysis and Design with a Concept of Quality
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TIAC17 System Analysis and Design with a Concept of Quality can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EEL-4955 Study Abroad: Mechatronics Electrical Engineering
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TMTB17 Mechatronics can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- COP-4710 Database Systems - Jonkoping
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TISA17 Database Systems and Applications can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- CIS-3360 Security in Computing
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TIAA17 Information Security can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- CAP-4720 Computer Graphics - Jonkoping
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TDGC17 Computer Graphic Media Technology can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- CAP-4955 Study Abroad: Mobile Applications
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TMOB18 Mobile Applications can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- CAP-4955 Study Abroad: Interactive Multimedia
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TIMA18 Interactive Media can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- COP-4955 Study Abroad: Real Time Operating Systems
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TROK10 Real Time Operating Systems can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EML-4804C Digital Control in Mechatronics
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TMMB19 Mechatronics M can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EML-4955 Study Abroad: Simulation of Rigid Body System
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TSSC18 Simulation of Rigid Body System can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EMA-4955 Study Abroad: Applied Foundry Technology
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TTGC17 Applied Foundry Technology can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EMA-4955 Study Abroad: Component Casting with Simulation
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TKSB17 Component Casting with Simulation can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- CGN-4955 Study Abroad: Detail Design
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TBPC17 Detail Design can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EEL-4783 Hardware Description Languages in Digital Systems Design - Jonkoping
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TDDB18 Digital Electronics Design can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EMA-4955 Study Abroad: Materials and Simulation
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TMSB19 Materials and Simulation can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- CGN-4955 Study Abroad: Project Work- Civil Engineering or Design and Architecture
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TIAN11 Project Work Design and Architecture can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- CGN-4955 Study Abroad: Building Design
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TBUB17 Building Design can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- CGN-4955 Study Abroad: Sustainable Design
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course THBC19 Sustainable Design can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- COP-4331C Processes for Object-Oriented Software Development
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of the Jonkoping University course TMMD28 Software Engineering Methods can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EGN-4955 Study Abroad: Research and Inquiry Methodology
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Course title at Jonkoping University: TFUD27 Research and INquiry Methodology
View course syllabus here. Search for "Research and Inquiry Methodology" on page 36.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EGN-4955 Study Abroad: Applied Finite Element Analysis
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Course title at Jonkoping University: TFDS11
View course syllabus here. Search for "Applied Finite Element Analysis" on page 42-43.
This is an elective for CECE and MMAE majors only. - Credit Hours: 3.00
- EML-4955 Study Abroad: Advanced Casting Materials Processing
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Course title at Jonkoping University: TGMS21 Advanced Casting Materials Processing.
View course syllabus here. Search for "Advanced Casting Materials Processing" on page 42.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EML-4955 Study Abroad: Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Course title at Jonkoping University: TMTD28 Materials and Manufacturing Processes.
View course syllabus here. Search for "Materials and Manufacturing Processes" on page 44.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EEL-4955 Study Abroad: Digital Electronics Design (Jonkoping)
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Course title at Jonkoping University: TDDB18 Digital Electronics Design.
View course syllabus here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- CCE-4955 Study Abroad: Architecture and Technology (Jonkoping)
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Course title at Jonkoping University: TATC17 Architecture and Technology.
View course syllabus here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EMA-3012 Experimental Techniques in Mechanics and Materials - Jonkoping
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
View course syllabus here. Course title at Jonkoping is "Material Testing and Characterization".
- Course Prerequisites:
EGN3365 and EGM3601
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- STA-3032 Probability and Statistics for Engineers - Jonkoping
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
View course syllabus here. Course title at Jonkoping University is "Mathematical Statistics".
- Course Prerequisites:
MAC2312
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- EIN-4955 Study Abroad: Introduction to Industrial Design
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
View course syllabus here. Course title at Jonkoping University is "Introduction to Industrial Design".
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- Program Components and Costs:
- Component: Administration
- Services:
- Price (in US Dollars): 250.00
- Requirement: Mandatory
- Payments:
- Payment due: Pending application approval
- Study abroad fees are posted to the UCF student account. Payment procedures, types and cashier locations can be found here, on the UCF Registrar's website.
- Faculty Program Coordinator:
- Name: Alisha Corsi
- Email: alisha.corsi@ucf.edu
- Office: Engineering 1, Academic Services
- Program Dates:
- Program Begins: 2012-08-17
- Program Ends: 2012-12-20
- Program Deadlines:
- Last day to apply: 2012-03-15
- Last day to withdraw:
- Academic Institution:
- Jonkoping University, School of Engineering, Sweden
- Additional information:
- Program Map
- Nearest US Embassy Abroad
- US State Department Country Information
- Currency Exchange Information
- Visa Information:
- Visa Required: Yes
- Visa Application Date:
- Estimated Cost of the Visa: 160.00
- Additional Visa Information
- Your visa requirements and cost may vary if you are not a US citizen. Please let OIS staff know if you are not using a US passport to ensure that we can address any differences in the immigration requirements.
Disclaimer: The cost does not cover UCF tuition, airfare (for most programs), independent travel, and personal expenses. Cost is approximate and may fluctuate due to changes in foreign currency. UCF reserves the right to alter or cancel the program at any time. In such cases, the university shall not be liable for airfare or other transportation costs incurred by the student. Students should consult their travel agent about buying travel insurance to defray unanticipated costs in the event travel plans change. Students will be notified via Knights email if there are any significant changes made to the program.
