Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Major (BS, HBS)

The Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Major (BS, HBS) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. This program is available at the following locations: Corvallis and Ecampus, with options in Aerospace Engineering, Computational Engineering, Energy and Fluid Systems, Materials Design and Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Science, Product Design and Manufacturing, and Robotic Control.

Program Overview

At Oregon State University, the mechanical engineering focal areas include design, manufacturing, materials, mechanics, robotics & control, and thermalfluid sciences. Students can select options within the degree that focus on Robotic Control, Product Design and Manufacturing, Aerospace, Energy and Fluids Systems, or Materials Design and Manufacturing. A degree option in Computational Engineering is available to Ecampus students.

Program Educational Objectives

The Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET accreditation provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which the program prepares its students. OSU Mechanical Engineering graduates will have:

1. Created value to organizations through the analysis, evaluation, and improvement of engineered systems and processes using appropriate mechanical engineering methods and tools.
2. Communicated effectively across disciplines and cultures to manage and/or lead activities in support of organizational goals and objectives.
3. Innovated systems and processes, in response to organizational challenges, though the application of structured and unstructured mechanical engineering methodologies, including engineering design and problem solving.

Learning Outcomes

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

• 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 conclusion.
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
• Apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations).
• Model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes.
• Prepare students to work professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems areas.

Plan of Study

The plan of study for the Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Major (BS, HBS) is as follows:

First Year

• Fall:
  • ENGR 100: The Oregon State Engineering Student
  • HHS 231: Lifetime Fitness for Health
  • MTH 251: Differential Calculus
  • WR 121Z: Composition I
  • Physical Activity Class (PAC)
• Winter:
  • CH 201: Chemistry for Engineering Majors
  • COMM 114: Argument and Critical Discourse
  • ENGR 102: Design Engineering and Problem Solving
  • MTH 252: Integral Calculus
  • Perspectives Course
• Spring:
  • CH 202: Chemistry for Engineering Majors
  • ENGR 103: Engineering Computation and Algorithmic Thinking
  • MTH 254: Vector Calculus I
  • PH 211: General Physics with Calculus

Second Year

• Fall:
  • ENGR 211: Statics
  • ENGR 248: Engineering Graphics and 3-D Modeling
  • MTH 256: Applied Differential Equations
  • PH 212: General Physics with Calculus
  • Perspectives Course
• Winter:
  • ECON 201: Introduction to Microeconomics
  • ENGR 201: Electrical Fundamentals I
  • MTH 341: Linear Algebra I
  • PH 213: General Physics with Calculus
• Spring:
  • ENGR 202: Electrical Fundamentals II
  • ENGR 213: Strength of Materials
  • ST 314: Introduction to Statistics for Engineers
  • WR 227Z: Technical Writing
  • Perspectives Course

Third Year

• Fall:
  • ENGR 390: Engineering Economy
  • MATS 321: Introduction to Materials Science
  • ME 217: Mechanical Engineering Dynamics
  • Option Courses
• Winter:
  • ME 310: Introduction to Thermodynamics
  • ME 316: Mechanics of Materials
  • ME 373: Mechanical Engineering Methods
  • Difference, Power, & Discrimination Course
• Spring:
  • ME 203: Computational Methods for Engineering
  • ME 330: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
  • ME 382: Introduction to Design
  • Option Courses

Fourth Year

• Fall:
  • ME 320: Systems Dynamics and Control
  • ME 383: Mechanical Component Design
  • Option Courses
• Winter:
  • ME 351: Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurement Systems
  • MIME 497: MIME Capstone Design
  • Synthesis Course
  • Perspectives: Biological Science w/ Lab
• Spring:
  • MIME 498: MIME Capstone Design
  • Synthesis Course
  • Option Courses

Major Code

The Major Code for the Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Major (BS, HBS) is 321. Degree plans are subject to change, and students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them.