Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.
Program Educational Objectives:
The mechanical engineering program prepares graduates who will:
- Be successful as practicing professionals in diverse career paths or in graduate school.
- Distinguish themselves in breadth of perspective and the ability to solve complex problems.
- Be effective communicators and team members, with many assuming leadership roles.
- Be active in their profession and participate in continuing education opportunities to foster personal and organizational growth.
- Demonstrate a concern for justice, ethical behavior, and societal improvement through participation in professional and civic organizations.
From tiny machined parts to large-scale mechanical systems, mechanical engineers find out what makes these things work, how they can work better, and what breaks them.
The program begins with mathematics and science topics in the first year, and engineering science courses in the sophomore year. Junior and senior year courses are devoted to analysis and design topics. ME electives and professional electives are available in various specialties for students to pursue their particular fields of interest. Throughout the four-year curriculum, emphasis is placed on teamwork and cooperation, good oral and written communication skills, and hands-on laboratory and project work to graduate well-rounded engineers from the program.
The mechanical engineering program leads to a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering (B.S.M.E.) degree accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Degree Requirements
Common Engineering Requirements — 47 hours
| CHM 207 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 277 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| EGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| EGR 111 | Engineering Computing with Applications | 2 |
| EGR 300 | Introduction to Capstone Project | 1 |
| EGR 351 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| EGR 361 | Analysis of Engineering Data | 3 |
| MTH 201 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 202 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 301 | Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 321 | Ordinary Differential Equation | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics Lecture | 4 |
| PHY 205 | General Physics Lecture | 4 |
| | Professional Electives (9 semester hours) | 9 |
EGR 110: For transfer students into the Shiley School who have declared a major and have not had an Introduction to Engineering course, the dean may approve the substitution of an engineering or computer science elective depending on the student’s educational background.
Professional Electives: The professional electives may be a combination of courses (each 3-credits or more unless approved by the program chair) offered by the University at the 200-level or higher. The professional elective credits may be used towards courses offered by the Shiley School, a University minor, or a course cluster. Professional elective credit may not be awarded for AP, IB, & CLEP examinations, or ROTC credit.
ME Majors: MTH 3XX or MTH 4XX can substitute for EGR 361.
Mechanical Engineering Requirements — 53 hours
| EE 261 | Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| EE 271 | Electrical Circuits Laboratory | 1 |
| EGR 211 | Engineering Mechanics-Statics | 3 |
| EGR 212 | Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics | 3 |
| EGR 221 | Materials Science | 3 |
| EGR 270 | Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| EGR 311 | Mechanics of Fluids I | 3 |
| EGR 322 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| ME 222 | Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| ME 301 | Mechanical Engineering Analysis | 2 |
| ME 304 | Finite Element Analysis | 3 |
| ME 312 | Mechanics of Fluids II | 2 |
| ME 328 | Machine Design | 4 |
| ME 331 | Fundamental Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ME 332 | Applied Thermodynamics | 2 |
| ME 336 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ME 351 | Mechanical Systems Laboratory | 2 |
| ME 374 | Fluids Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 376 | Thermodynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 483 | Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project I | 2 |
| Or | |
| EGR 483 | Multi-disciplinary Capstone Project I | 2 |
| ME 484 | Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project II | 3 |
| Or | |
| EGR 484 | Multi-disciplinary Capstone Project II | 3 |
| | Math/Science Elective (3 semester hours) | 3 |
Math/Science Elective: Chosen from: BIO 200 or higher, CHM 200 or higher, PHY 300 or higher, or MTH 300 or higher. CS majors may take PHY 205 as a math/science elective. Does not include: BIO 384, BIO 387, CHM 387, MTH 387, and other specific math/science courses required for the degree.