Mechanical Engineering (BS)

Program Overview

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This four-year mechanical engineering program provides a comprehensive foundation in mathematics, physics, and engineering principles. Students develop skills in design, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems, preparing them for careers in various industries or advanced studies in mechanical engineering. The program emphasizes ethical considerations and communication skills, ensuring graduates are well-rounded professionals.

Program Outline

Outline:

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Year 1

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Fall Semester (17 credits)

• Research & Info Skills (1)
• Gen Chem (5 credits)
• Calculus 1 (4 credits)
• Gen. Anal.
Phys 1 (4 credits)
• Intro to Eng.
(3 credits)

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Spring Semester (17 or 18 credits)

• Writing Analysis (3 credits)
• Math/Sci Elec (3 or 4 credits)
• Calculus 2 (4 credits)
• Gen. Anal.
Phys 2 (4 credits)
• Comp.
Prog. (3 credits)

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Year 2

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Fall Semester (14 credits)

• Calculus 3 (4 credits)
• Electronics (3 credits)
• Engineering Design (3 credits)
• Strength and Mats.
(4 credits)

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Spring Semester (15 credits)

• Writing and Lit.
(3 credits)
• Essentials Questions (3 credits)
• Diff EQ (3 credits)
• Thermodynamics (3 credits)
• Statics (3 credits)

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Year 3

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Fall Semester (15 credits)

• Ethics and Morals (3 credits)
• Linear Algebra (3 credits)
• Fluids Mechanics (3 credits)
• Dynamics (3 credits)
• Solid Mechanics (3 credits)

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Spring Semester (16 credits)

• Intro to ethical (3 credits)
• Intro Prob and Stats (3 credits)
• Controls (4 credits)
• Heat Transfer (3 credits)
• General Elective (3 credits)

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Year 4

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Fall Semester (15 credits)

• Theo or Phil (3 credits)
• Soc & His.
Reas (3 credits)
• Eng.
Elective (3 credits)
• ME.
Elective (3 credits)
• ME Capstone (3 credits)

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Spring Semester (15 credits)

• Comm and Exp (3 credits)
• Cult.
Fluen. (3 credits)
• Eng.
Elective (3 credits)
• ME.

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Careers:

• The program prepares graduates for careers in diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, energy, and healthcare, involving design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing of mechanical systems.
• Graduates may also pursue advanced studies in mechanical engineering or related fields.