Mechanical Engineering, BS

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Utah Tech University provides students with a comprehensive education in design, manufacturing, mechatronics, and other engineering disciplines. The program prepares graduates for careers in various fields, including product design, manufacturing, aerospace, and energy production. Students develop analytical and hands-on skills through coursework and laboratory experiences, and are equipped to pursue advanced degrees or professional licensure.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering provides students with analytical and hands-on education in areas like design and manufacturing, mechatronics, solid mechanics, thermofluids, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. This program is designed to prepare students for careers in various fields including product design, manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, transportation, energy production, automotive, biomedical, and environmental systems. The program also equips students to pursue advanced degrees in engineering, science, or computer science disciplines.

Outline:

Program Curriculum:

The program requires a total of 126 credits.

Utah Tech General Education Requirements:

• All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled.
• Previously earned degrees may fulfill these requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.

General Education Core Requirements:

| Course List | Code | Title | Hours | |---|---|---|---| | English | 3-7 | | | | Mathematics | 3-5 | | | | American Institutions | 3-6 | | | | Life Sciences | 3-10 | | | | Physical Sciences | 3-5 | | | | Fine Arts | 3 | | | | Literature/Humanities | 3 | | | | Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | | | | Exploration | 3-5 | | |

Mechanical Engineering Required Courses:

| Course List | Code | Title | Hours | |---|---|---|---| | ENGL 3010 | | Professional Writing and Business Ethics | 3 | | MATH 1210 | | Calculus I (MA) | 4 | | MATH 1220 | | Calculus II (MA) | 4 | | MATH 2210 | | Multivariable Calculus (MA) | 4 | | MATH 2250 | | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 4 | | MATH 3500 | | Numerical Analysis | 3 | | PHYS 2220 & PHYS 2225 | | Physics/Scientists Engineers II and Physics/Scientists Engineers II Lab | 5 | | MECH 1000 & MECH 1005 | | Introduction to Design & Rapid Prototyping and Introduction to Design & Rapid Prototyping Lab | 3 | | MECH 1100 | | Manufacturing Processes | 3 | | MECH 1150 | | Prototyping Techniques | 2 | | MECH 1200 & MECH 1205 | | Coding and Coding Lab | 4 | | MECH 2010 | | Statics | 3 | | MECH 2030 | | Dynamics | 3 | | MECH 2160 | | Materials Science | 3 | | MECH 2210 & MECH 2215 | | Circuits and Circuits Lab | 4 | | MECH 2250 & MECH 2255 | | Sensors & Actuators and Sensors & Actuators Lab | 4 | | MECH 3200 & MECH 3205 | | Systems & Controls and Systems & Controls Lab | 3.5 | | MECH 3250 & MECH 3255 | | Machinery and Machinery Lab | 4 | | MECH 3300 & MECH 3305 | | Strength of Materials and Strength of Materials Lab | 3.5 | | MECH 3600 & MECH 3605 | | Thermodynamics and Thermodynamics Lab | 4.5 | | MECH 3650 & MECH 3655 | | Heat Transfer and Heat Transfer Lab | 3.5 | | MECH 3700 & MECH 3705 | | Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics Lab | 4.5 | | MECH 4000 | | Product Design I | 3 | | MECH 4010 | | Product Design II | 3 |

Mechanical Engineering Tech Elective Courses:

• Complete 12 credits from the following:
• Any MECH 4xxx (excluding MECH 4000, 4010)
• Any ECE 4xxx (excluding ECE 4000, 4005, 4010, 4015)
• Any MTRN 4xxx (excluding MTRN 4000, 4010)
• NOTE: Only 3 credits may be from research and design practicum (MECH 4800R, MECH 4860R, ECE 4800R)
• NOTE: 6 credits must have a MECH prefix (excludes research and design practicum)
• NOTE: All other courses require approval from the Engineering Department.

Graduation Requirements:

• Complete a minimum of 125.5 college-level credits (1000 and above)
• Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above)
• Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency
• Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher
• Grade C- or higher in all Mechanical Engineering Required Courses and Tech Elective Courses
• Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.

Outline:

The program includes a variety of courses in the areas of design and manufacturing, mechatronics, solid mechanics, thermofluids, mathematics, physics, and chemistry.

Careers:

• Admission into programs for professions requiring licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate.
• Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the University.
• Licensure boards in each state establish requirements for licensure and certification for their respective state.
• Students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact the state licensure entity in the state where they intend to work to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by the student’s state(s) of choice.
• Students are required to meet with the Mechanical Engineering advisor and obtain a grade of C- or better in the following courses:
| Course List | Code | Title | Hours | |---|---|---|---| | MECH 1000 | | Introduction to Design & Rapid Prototyping | 3 | | MECH 1100 | | Manufacturing Processes | 3 | | MECH 1200 | | Coding | 3 | | MECH 1205 | | Coding Lab | 1 | | CHEM 1210 | | Principles of Chemistry I (PS) | 4 | | CHEM 1215 | | Principles of Chemistry I Lab (LAB) | 1 | | MATH 1210 | | Calculus I (MA) | 4 | | MATH 1220 | | Calculus II (MA) | 4 | | PHYS 2210 | | Physics/Scientists Engineers I (PS) | 4 | | PHYS 2215 | | Physics/Scientists Engineers I Lab (LAB) | 1 |

BS Mechanical Engineering Program Learning Outcomes

At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:

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