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Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.

Program Educational Objectives:

The mechanical engineering program prepares graduates who will:

  1. Be successful as practicing professionals in diverse career paths or in graduate school.
  2. Distinguish themselves in breadth of perspective and the ability to solve complex problems.
  3. Be effective communicators and team members, with many assuming leadership roles.
  4. Be active in their profession and participate in continuing education opportunities to foster personal and organizational growth.
  5. Demonstrate a concern for justice, ethical behavior, and societal improvement through participation in professional and civic organizations.

Student Outcomes:

The Shiley School of Engineering prepares engineering majors with the following outcomes so that as graduates, they can attain the Program Educational Objectives listed above.

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
  2. 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 concerns.
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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.
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members come together to provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

From tiny machined parts to large-scale mechanical systems, mechanical engineers design and test most everything.

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

Professional Electives - 9 hours

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. Professional electives include the following: courses offered by the Shiley School, courses that comprise a University minor, and courses included in an approved cluster. Professional elective credit may not be awarded for AP and IB examinations, or ROTC credit. Must be taken for a grade A - F.

Common Engineering Requirements — 37 hours

CHM 207General Chemistry I

3
CHM 277General Chemistry I Lab

1
EGR 110Introduction to Engineering

2
EGR 111Engineering Computing with Applications

2
EGR 351Engineering Economics

3
EGR 361Analysis of Engineering Data

3
MTH 201Calculus I

4
MTH 202Calculus II

4
MTH 301Vector Calculus

4
MTH 321Ordinary Differential Equations

3
PHY 204General Physics I

3
PHY 274General Physics Lab I

1
PHY 205General Physics II

3
PHY 275General Physics Lab II

1

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.

ME Majors: MTH 3XX or MTH 4XX can substitute for EGR 361.

Mechanical Engineering Requirements — 54 hours

EE 261Electrical Circuits

3
EE 271Electrical Circuits Laboratory

1
EGR 211Engineering Mechanics-Statics

3
EGR 212Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics

3
EGR 221Materials Science

3
EGR 270Materials Laboratory

1
EGR 311Mechanics of Fluids I

3
EGR 322Strength of Materials

3
ME 222Engineering Graphics

2
ME 301Mechanical Engineering Analysis

2
ME 304Finite Element Analysis

3
ME 312Mechanics of Fluids II

2
ME 328Machine Design

4
ME 331Fundamental Thermodynamics

3
ME 332Applied Thermodynamics

2
ME 336Heat Transfer

3
ME 351Mechanical Systems Laboratory

2
ME 374Fluids Laboratory

1
ME 376Thermal Systems Laboratory

1
ME 483Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project I

3
Or
EGR 483Multi-disciplinary Capstone Project I

3
ME 484Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project II

3
Or
EGR 484Multi-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. Does not include: BIO 384, BIO 387, CHM 387, MTH 387, and other specific math/science courses required for the degree. Must be taken for a grade A - F.

Dual degrees within engineering: Students completing dual degrees within the Shiley School have two options for completing the XX 483/484 requirement: 1) The student takes EGR 483 and EGR 484 and the student’s contributions to the capstone project include both disciplines, or 2) The student takes both discipline-specific 483 and 484 courses.

Credit minima: 30 semester credit hours of math and science; 45 semester credit hours of engineering

Total Credit Hours: 130