BS in Mechanical Engineering
Program Overview
BS in Mechanical Engineering
The BS in Mechanical Engineering program at Washington State University is designed to equip students with the skills necessary for successful professional practice or advanced studies. Mechanical engineering combines a variety of disciplines like physics and materials science, and is concerned with the development, application, and management of machines.
Accreditation
The program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering.
Careers
As a graduate, students will be equipped with the skills necessary for successful professional practice or advanced studies. Many students are offered employment by industry leaders even before they graduate. Employment opportunities exist in a multitude of areas, including:
- Mechanical and Systems design
- Manufacturing
- CAD/CAM
- Production Management
Preparation
To be prepared for the program, students should have:
- Four years of high school math, including trigonometry and preferably introductory calculus
- One year each of high school physics and chemistry
- Effective communication skills
Curriculum
The curriculum emphasizes both analysis and design, and accompanying laboratory courses provide students with hands-on experience. Students will complete courses in the integrated design of mechanical and thermal systems, take a capstone laboratory course, and have the opportunity to participate in engineering internship programs during their academic career.
Course Syllabi
The core courses in the Mechanical Engineering program include:
- ME 116 Engineering Computer-Aided Design and Visualization
- ME 212 Dynamics
- ME 216 Integrated CAD Design
- ME 220 Materials Laboratory
- ME 241 Engineering Computations
- ME 301 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
- ME 303 Fluid Mechanics
- ME 304 Heat Transfer
- ME 306 Thermal and Fluids Laboratory
- ME 312 Manufacturing Engineering
- ME 313 Engineering Analysis
- ME 316 Mechanical Component Analysis and Design
- ME 348 Dynamics Systems
- ME 401 Mechatronics
- ME 405 Thermal Systems Design
- ME 406 Experimental Design
- ME 413 Mechanics of Solids
- ME 415 Engineering Design
- ME 416 Mechanical Systems Design
- ME 419 Air Conditioning
- ME 432 Wind Energy Engineering
- ME 436 Combustion Engines
- ME 439 Applied Aerodynamics
- ME 461 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
- ME 462 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering II
- ME 466 Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Review
- ME 474 Design for Manufacture and Modern Manufacturing Strategies
- ME 475 Manufacturing Enterprise Systems – Automation and Product Realization
- ME 481 Control Systems
- ME 485 Intro to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Financial Support
Scholarships and other opportunities are available to help students finance their college education.