Program Overview

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering BSME

The Mechanical Engineering BSME program at the University of West Florida combines a rigorous, modern curriculum with real-world projects and competitions. Mechanical engineers are doers, thinkers, inventors, and makers who use math and science to change the world.

Why Study Mechanical Engineering at UWF?

Employers look for engineers with real design experience, practical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. The UWF mechanical engineering program sharpens these skills and puts students on the path to a rewarding career. Students will be part of student-driven teams that design and build real-world projects, ranging from finding solutions to global challenges to improving existing products.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering program at UWF is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering. The ABET accreditation assures that a program meets the profession's quality standards.

What You Will Learn

Students will learn the practice of engineering, engaging in a wide range of activities ranging from fundamental engineering science to the development of specific technologies and systems. The curriculum integrates fundamental concepts learned through coursework and hands-on laboratories, with innovative techniques aimed at solving global challenges.

Curriculum Details

• The program includes a series of required courses that create a design/build experience for Mechanical Engineering students.
• Students will work on a team to create a real product for industry or in a national competition.
• The online Engineering Professional undergraduate certificate is designed for engineering students and engineers early in their careers, combining three certificate preparation courses that deliver highly valued industry skills.

Career Opportunities

Mechanical engineers find employment in industries such as:

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Electric utilities
• Chemical and oil/gas Job titles include:
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Marine Engineer
  • Equipment Engineer
  • High-Pressure Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Pipeline Engineer
  • Power Engineer
  • Rotating Equipment Engineer Employers include:
  • IS4S
  • Lockheed Martin
  • IHMC
  • Current Products Group
  • Air Force Research Laboratory
  • W3 Engineering
  • Ascend Performance Materials
  • Airbus

Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program at the University of West Florida are to ensure that:

• Graduates of the program will be successful in the professional practice of engineering or related fields and will advance in their chosen careers.
• Graduates of the program will be successful in pursuing advanced degrees in engineering or related fields.

Learning Outcomes

The faculty has adopted the engineering criteria for student outcomes, namely:

• 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.
• An ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components, or processes.
• An ability to work professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems.

Facilities and Resources

The program offers state-of-the-art labs that provide students with hands-on learning experiences in the different disciplines of engineering, including:

• Thermal Systems Lab
• Engineering Materials Lab
• Enterprise Design Lab
• Mechanical Engineering Lab

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• Electrical Engineering, BSEE
• Computer Engineering, BSCE
• Engineering, M.S.
• Engineering Professional Undergraduate Online Certificate