Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Of all the engineering professions, mechanical engineering is perhaps the broadest and most diversified. From gadgets to medical devices; from air, ground, sea and space vehicles to power plants and industrial machines; from engines to robots; mechanical engineers design systems and processes for nearly every product manufactured throughout the world. The range and scope of mechanical engineering has undergone major changes over the past decade, while retaining and expanding traditional areas of endeavor. Some of the changes have been due to the improvements in auxiliary fields, such as new materials, or the introduction of new fields, such as bioengineering, additive manufacturing, sustainable energy, micro-/nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML).
Program Description
Students in the mechanical engineering program begin by studying the scientific foundations that are the basis for all engineering. The program provides a collaborative educational environment that advances technological research frontiers and scientific discovery in product design, advanced manufacturing, thermal/fluid systems, sustainable energy, micro-nanotechnology, robotics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and biomechanical engineering. We aim to produce graduates who will become future innovators and leaders with a knowledge-based foundation, problem-solving skills, and the ability to address critical societal challenges and uncertainties. In the senior year, students have the opportunity to participate in an actual engineering design project which is taken directly from a current industrial or commercial application.
The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Concentrations
If you have particular interests or highly specific objectives, we can generally satisfy your individual goals through elective courses and appropriate project work. Furthermore, the available pool of electives allows the student to specialize in one of the following concentration areas:
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Aerospace Engineering
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Automotive Engineering
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Biomedical Engineering
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Power Generation
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Product Design and Manufacturing
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Robotics and Autonomous Systems
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Sustainable Energy
Minors
Mission and Objectives
The mission of the mechanical engineering program is to produce graduates with a broad-based foundation in fundamental engineering principles and liberal arts, together with the depth of disciplinary knowledge needed to succeed in a career in mechanical engineering or a related field, including a wide variety of advanced technological and management careers.
To achieve its mission, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with input from its constituents, has established the following Program Educational Objectives:
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Graduates use their fundamental engineering knowledge and broad-based education to innovate and develop solutions to meet the current and emerging needs of society (Foundations, Problem Solving, and Innovation)
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Graduates excel in working within and leading multi-disciplinary teams (Leadership and Teamwork)
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Graduates continually improve their knowledge and skills to drive technological change in an ethical and socially responsible manner (Technology-Centric, Ethics, and Social)
The strategic priorities of our program are to:
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Create and nurture a student-centric environment that prepares our students to become technological leaders, creative thinkrs, and outstanding problem solvers
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Provide 21st-century educational programs that feature innovative content and relevance
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Support, recognize, and celebrate our diverse community of learners and scholars
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Foster, nurture, and support the growing culture of impactful research and scholarship in our education
Student Outcomes
By the time of graduation, mechanical engineering students will attain:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to 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
- 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 function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
- a fundamental knowledge and an appreciation of the technology and business processes necessary to nurture new technologies from concept to commercialization.
Mechanical Engineering Curriculum
Term I
HASS 103 | Writing and Communications Colloquium | 3 |
CH 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
CH 117 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
ENGR 111 | Introduction to Engineering Design & Systems Thinking | 4 |
ENGR 116 | Intro to Programming & Algorithmic Thinking | 3 |
MA 121 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
MA 122 | Integral Calculus | 2 |
PRV 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
Term II
HASS 105 | Knowledge, Nature, Culture | 3 |
ENGR 122 | Field Sustainable Systems with Sensors | 2 |
MA 125 | Vectors and Matrices | 2 |
MA 126 | Multivariable Calculus I | 2 |
MGT 103 | Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinking | 2 |
PEP 111 | Mechanics | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3 |
Term III
ENGR 211 | Statics and Introduction to Engineering Mechanics | 4 |
ENGR 245 | Circuits and Systems | 3 |
MA 221 | Differential Equations | 4 |
ME 234 | Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
PEP 112 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
Term IV
Term V
ENGR 241 | Probability and Statistics with Data Science Applications | 4 |
ENGR 311 | Design with Materials | 4 |
ME 335 | Thermal Engineering | 3 |
ME 361 | Design of Machine Components | 3 |
ME 491 | Manufacturing Processes and Systems | 3 |
Term VI
ME 322 | Engineering Design VI | 3 |
ME 342 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
ME 345 | Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
ME 483 | Control Systems | 3 |
IDE 399 | Engineering Economics & Project Management | 2 |
| Humanities | 3 |
Term VII
IDE 401 | Senior Innovation-II:Value Proposition | 1 |
ME 354 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
ME 423 | Engineering Design VII | 3 |
ME 475 | Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory | 3 |
T.E.
| Technical Elective | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
PRV 20X | Frontiers of Technology | 1 |
Term VIII
IDE 402 | Senior Innovation III: Venture Planning and Pitch | 1 |
ME 424 | Engineering Design VIII | 3 |
G.E.
| General Elective | 3 |
G.E.
| General Elective | 3 |
T.E.
| Technical Elective | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
Notes:
(1) Science Elective can be selected from the following list. Laboratory is not required.
- CH 116 with or without lab (CH 118), BIO 181 with or without lab (BIO 182), PEP 201 (embedded lab), EN 250, PEP 151, PEP 152, PEP 242, PEP 336, PEP 351, NANO 200, CE 240.
(2) Technical Electives can be selected from available ME 400 and ME 500 course offerings and they can be used towards ME concentration area.
(3) General Electives can be selected from available courses offered by programs in SES, SSE, SOB and HASS (including 400-500 level ME Courses). Approval from the student’s advisor and the course instructor may be required.
(4) Humanities: Please see Humanities Requirements for specific requirements.
Mechanical Engineering Areas of Concentration:
Aerospace Engineering Curriculum
Required Course:
ME 545 | Introduction to Aerospace Engineering | 3 |
And two courses from the following:
ME 431 | Mechanical Vibrations | 3 |
ME 512 | Intermediate Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
ME 520 | Analysis and Design of Composites | 3 |
ME 546 | Introduction to Turbomachinery | 3 |
ME 579 | Compressible Fluids in Aerospace Engineering | 3 |
Automotive Engineering Curriculum
Required Course:
And two courses from the following:
ME 431 | Mechanical Vibrations | 3 |
ME 512 | Intermediate Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
ME 520 | Analysis and Design of Composites | 3 |
ME 529 | Modern and Advanced Combustion Engines | 3 |
Biomedical Engineering Concentration Curriculum
Required Course:
And two courses from the following:
ME 526 | Biofluid Mechanics | 3 |
ME 580 | Medical Device Design and Technology | 3 |
ME 581 | Introduction to Bio Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (BioMEMS) | 3 |
ME 587 | Human Factors Engineering | 3 |
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Concentration Curriculum
Required Courses:
ME 530 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 3 |
ME 535 | Good Manufacturing Practice in Pharmaceutical Facilities Design | 3 |
ME 540 | Validation in Life Sciences Manufacturing | 3 |
Power Generation Concentration Curriculum
Required Course:
ME 510 | Power Plant Engineering | 3 |
And two courses from the following:
ME 512 | Intermediate Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
ME 513 | Introduction to Nuclear Engineering | 3 |
ME 518 | Solar Energy: Theory & Application | 3 |
ME 529 | Modern and Advanced Combustion Engines | 3 |
ME 546 | Introduction to Turbomachinery | 3 |
Product Design and Manufacturing Concentration Curriculum
Take any three courses from the following:
ME 431 | Mechanical Vibrations | 3 |
ME 554 | Introduction to Computer Aided Design | 3 |
ME 564 | Optimization Principles in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
ME 565 | Introduction to Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
ME 566 | Design for Manufacturability | 3 |
Robotics and Autonomous Systems Concentration Curriculum
Required Course:
ME 598 | Introduction to Robotics | 3 |
And two courses from the following:
ME 522 | Mechatronics | 3 |
ME 621 | Introduction to Modern Control Engineering | 3 |
ME 650 | Robot Manipulators | 3 |
ME 655 | Wearable Robotics and Sensors | 3 |
ME 656 | Autonomous Navigation for Mobile Robots | 3 |
Sustainable Energy Concentration Curriculum
Required Course:
And two courses from the following:
ME 511 | Wind Energy-Theory & Application | 3 |
ME 513 | Introduction to Nuclear Engineering | 3 |
ME 518 | Solar Energy: Theory & Application | 3 |
ME 519 | Solar Energy: System Designs | 3 |