Program Overview

Computational Engineering Option

The Computational Engineering Option is available within the Mechanical Engineering major at Oregon State University, offered at the Corvallis and Ecampus locations. This transcript-visible degree option prepares students to formulate and solve complex engineering problems using computer languages and software, addressing industry demand for mechanical engineers with strong skills in solving mechanical engineering problems through computational models and simulations.

Overview

The Computational Engineering Option offers Mechanical Engineering majors an opportunity to concentrate their upper-division coursework in the area of computational methods for mechanical engineering.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Produce algorithms to translate mathematical and physical descriptions of engineering problems into languages and software that computers can process.
• Apply computational and data analytic techniques to the design, analysis, verification, and validation of mechanical products and systems.
• Identify, select, and operate appropriate computational tools to address mechanical engineering problems.

Requirements

The program requires the following courses:

Required Core

• MFGE 241: Introduction to Mechatronics (4 credits)
• ME 424: Finite Element Analysis of Mechanical Components (4 credits)
• MFGE 413: Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (4 credits)

Electives

Select 12 credits from the following courses:

• CS 361: Software Engineering I
• CS 362: Software Engineering II
• CS 261: Data Structures
• HEST 462: System Dynamics Modeling for Humanitarian Engineering
• MFGE 341: Logical Control for Mechatronics Systems
• MFGE 442: Advanced Signal Processing for Mechatronics Systems
• MFGE 441: Digital Control of Mechatronics Systems

Total Credits

24 credits are required for the program.

Minor Code

The minor code for this program is A001.