Program Overview

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Mechanical Engineering BSME UMSL/Washington University Joint Program

Overview

The Mechanical Engineering BSME UMSL/Washington University Joint Program is a collaborative effort between the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Washington University. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in mechanical engineering, preparing them for careers in industry, government, or academia.

Admission

Students are admitted to the upper-division program after completing an acceptable pre-engineering program. The pre-engineering program can be taken at the University of Missouri-St. Louis or at community colleges in the area. Normally, admission is granted to persons who have completed the pre-engineering program with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 over all their mathematics, chemistry, physics, and introductory engineering courses.

Degree Requirements

A program of 132 semester hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Majors must complete the University General Education and Graduation requirements, the Pre-Engineering Requirements, the Core Engineering Requirements, and Major Requirements.

General Education and Graduation Requirements

The following courses fulfill general education and graduation requirements and are required of Mechanical Engineering majors:

• PHIL 2259: Engineering Ethics (3 hours)
• PHIL 3380: Philosophy of Science (3 hours)
• HIST 1001: American Civilization to 1865 (MOTR HIST 101) (3 hours)
• or HIST 1002: American Civilization 1865 to Present (MOTR HIST 102) (3 hours)
• Three additional Social Science courses (9 hours)
• Total Hours: 18

Pre-Engineering Requirements

• MATH 1800: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5 hours)
• MATH 1900: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5 hours)
• MATH 2000: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (5 hours)
• MATH 2020: Introduction to Differential Equations (3 hours)
• CHEM 1111: Introductory Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 150L) (5 hours)
• PHYSICS 2111: Physics: Mechanics and Heat (4 hours)
• PHYSICS 2111L: Mechanics and Heat Laboratory (1 hour)
• PHYSICS 2112: Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics (4 hours)
• PHYSICS 2112L: Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics Laboratory (1 hour)
• ENGR 2310: Statics (3 hours)
• ENGR 2320: Dynamics (3 hours)
• ENGL 1100: First-Year Writing (MOTR ENGL 200) (3 hours)
• Total Hours: 42

Engineering Core Requirements

• CMP SCI 1250: Introduction to Computing (3 hours)
• J E COMM 2000: Engineering Studio I (1 hour)
• J E MATH 3170: Engineering Mathematics (4 hours)
• ENGL 3130: Technical Writing (3 hours)
• Total Hours: 11

Mechanical Engineering Major Requirements

• MATH 1320: Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 hours)
• J CMP SC 1002: Introduction to Computing Tools: Matlab Skills (1 hour)
• J E ENGR 2300: Introduction to Electrical Networks (3 hours)
• J E ENGR 2340: Electrical Laboratory for Mechanical Engineers (1 hour)
• J M ENGR 1413: Introduction to Engineering Design: CAD (2 hours)
• J M ENGR 1414: Introduction to Engineering Design: Project (2 hours)
• J M ENGR 2110: Machine Shop, Fabrication, and Prototyping (2 hours)
• J M ENGR 2410: Mechanics of Deformable Bodies (3 hours)
• J M ENGR 3110: Mechanical Design and Machine Elements (3 hours)
• J M ENGR 3200: Thermodynamics (3 hours)
• J M ENGR 3250: Material Science for J M ENGR (4 hours)
• J M ENGR 3700: Fluid Mechanics (3 hours)
• J M ENGR 3710: Principles of Heat Transfer (3 hours)
• J M ENGR 3721: Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (1 hour)
• J M ENGR 3722: Heat Transfer Laboratory (1 hour)
• J M ENGR 4120: Design of Thermal Systems (3 hours)
• J M ENGR 4170: Dynamic Response of Physical Systems (2 hours)
• J M ENGR 4180: Dynamic Response Laboratory (1 hour)
• J M ENGR 4110: Mechanical Engineering Design Project (3 hours)
• J M ENGR 4310/J E ENGR 4410: Control Systems I (3 hours)
• J M ENGR 4950: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Review (1 hour)
• J M ENGR 4990: Mechanical Engineering Senior Seminar (1 hour)
• Mechanical Engineering Electives (12 hours)
• Total Hours: 61

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the University of Missouri-St. Louis that apply to all candidates for undergraduate degrees, the student must earn a minimum campus grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all engineering courses attempted at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will have an ability 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

Sample Graduation Plan

A sample graduation plan is provided to illustrate a possible course sequence for completing the degree in five years. The plan includes the following courses:

• First Year: MATH 1800, CHEM 1111, ENGR 1010, ENGL 1100
• Second Year: MATH 1900, PHYSICS 2111, PHYSICS 2111L, PHIL 2259
• Third Year: J CMP SC 1002, J E MATH 3170, J E ENGR 2300, J M ENGR 1413
• Fourth Year: J M ENGR 2410, J M ENGR 3110, J M ENGR 3200, J M ENGR 3250
• Fifth Year: J M ENGR 4120, J M ENGR 4170, J M ENGR 4180, J M ENGR 4990