Program Overview
Engineering Mechanics, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Engineering Mechanics and Similarly Named Engineering programs.
Overview
The mission of the B.S. in engineering mechanics degree program is to provide a rigorous educational experience that prepares a select group of students for leadership positions in the profession and a lifetime of learning. The faculty is committed to maintaining a modern and flexible curriculum which, building on a foundation of basic sciences and mathematics, develops a solid education in the mechanical engineering sciences.
Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics requires 125 credits. The Mechanical Engineering Department recognizes students with exemplary academic records by awarding Departmental Honors to students with a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.50.
University Requirements
These requirements are described in this section of the Catalogue.
WSE School Requirements
First-Year Seminar or Design Cornerstone Requirement
All WSE primary majors are required to complete a First-Year Seminar (FYS) or a Design Cornerstone class with a grade of Satisfactory (S).
Foundational Abilities Requirements
All students with a primary major within the Whiting School of Engineering must complete the Foundational Abilities (FA) in six designated areas. Grades of C- or higher are required.
FA1 Writing and Communication
This Foundational Abilities requirement has four parts:
- Foundational Course in Writing
- Writing ePortfolio Assignment
- Foundational Course in Oral Communication
- Oral Communication ePortfolio Assignment
FA2 Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
This Foundational Abilities requirement has five parts:
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Probability and Statistics
- Computing and Data Science
- Natural Science and Laboratory
FA3 Creative Expression
A minimum of 12 credits of coursework in creative expression (FA3) and engagement with society (FA4) is required.
FA4 Engagement with Society
A minimum of 12 credits of coursework in creative expression (FA3) and engagement with society (FA4) is required.
FA5 Ethical Reflection
This Foundational Abilities requirement has two parts:
- Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection
- Ethical Reflection ePortfolio Assignment
FA6 Conceiving of and Realizing Projects
All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in two conceiving of and realizing projects ePortfolio assignments.
Major Requirements
Mathematics
A total of 23 credits in mathematics is required.
Basic Sciences
A total of 16 credits in basic sciences is required.
Core Requirements
Grades of C- or higher are required for the Core Requirements, which include Engineering Mechanics Core Courses, Capstone Design Courses, Engineering Science Electives, and Technical Electives.
Engineering Mechanics Core Courses
- Gateway Computing: Python (FA2 Requirement)
- MechE Undergraduate Seminar I
- MechE Undergraduate Seminar II
- Intro to MechE Design and CAD
- MechE Freshman Lab I
- MechE Freshman Lab II (FA6eP)
- Mechanical Engineering Dynamics
- MechE Dynamics Laboratory
- Mechanics-Based Design
- Mechanics Based Design Laboratory (FA6eP)
- Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics Laboratory
- Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
- Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (FA1.1eP)
- Statics & Mechanics of Materials
- Statics and Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
Capstone Design Courses
- MechE Senior Design Project I (FA1.2eP, FA5eP, FA6eP)
- MechE Senior Design Project II
Engineering Science Electives
At least 4 courses totaling 12 credits are required from the categories below.
Dynamics Courses
- Dynamical Systems
- Design and Analysis of Dynamical Systems
- Robot Sensors/Actuators
- Mechatronics
- Dynamics of Robots and Spacecraft
- Space Vehicle Dynamics & Control
Fluid Mechanics Courses
- Mechanics of Flight
- Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
- Jet & Rocket Propulsion
- Fundamentals, Design Principles and Applications of Microfluidic Systems
- Applied Computational Modeling in Aerodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Energy Systems
Materials Courses
- Structure Of Materials
- Mechanical Properties of Materials
- Electronic Properties of Materials
- Physical Chemistry of Materials II
- Materials Selection
- Computer-Aided Design
- Aerospace Structures
- Aerospace Materials
- Additive Manufacturing
- Mechanics of Solids and Materials
- Biosolid Mechanics
Solid Mechanics Courses
- Mechanics of Advanced Engineering Structures
- Aerospace Structures
- Applied Finite Element Analysis
- Biosolid Mechanics
- Mechanics of Solids and Materials
Technical Electives
At least 6 courses and 18 credits are required.
Tracks
Students may pursue the Aerospace or Biomechanics track to take specialized courses.
Aerospace Track
A student may specialize in aerospace engineering once a solid background in the fundamentals of mechanical engineering has been developed through the core Mechanical Engineering courses.
Required Courses
Five courses are required.
Biomechanics Track
A student may specialize in biomechanics once a solid background in the fundamentals of mechanical engineering has been developed through the core Mechanical Engineering courses.
Required Courses
Five courses are required.
Sample Program
A sample program is provided to illustrate how a student could structure their degree program.
Accreditation Statement
The BS in Engineering Mechanics degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Engineering Mechanics and Similarly Named Engineering programs.
Program Educational Objectives
The educational objectives for the B.S. in engineering mechanics degree are designed to educate a select group of science-oriented engineers who, after graduation, will be successful and on track to become leaders among their peers.
Student Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.S. in Engineering Mechanics will have demonstrated:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs that meet desired needs.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- 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 recognize the ongoing need for additional knowledge and locate, evaluate, integrate, and apply this knowledge appropriately.
- An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
Enrollments and Graduates
Enrollment and graduate data are provided for the Engineering Mechanics program.