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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechanical Engineering B.S.

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Mechanical engineering is one of the largest disciplines of engineering because it is one of the broadest. It focuses on the application of the principles of mechanics and materials to design machines and devices. In this energy conscious world, a thorough understanding of energy and its uses is essential to the success of a mechanical engineer.

Mechanical engineers help to design energy efficient devices such as wind-turbines as well as artificial knee joints that help society.

Graduates have the qualifications to enter graduate school, become a licensed professional engineer in any state after sufficient work experience, or directly enter careers in areas such as, but not limited to, manufacturing, aerospace industry, power generation and distribution, automotive design, machine design, alternative energy, robotics, and automation. Typical job titles for graduates may include design engineer, project engineer, process engineer, test engineer, development engineer, program manager, consulting engineer, and field engineer.

Mechanical Engineering requires rigorous training in basic science and engineering principles along with the development of skills in the areas of computer-aided design, instrumentation, and planning and management of design projects. Graduates in the area of Mechanical Engineering will be required to master technical elements and to demonstrate particular competence in the areas of communication, fiscal management, and project control. The broad-based background is tailored to develop professionals who will be able to move between the technical and managerial aspects of mechanical engineering projects and to serve in key leadership positions within the engineering profession. As with all engineering degrees, a mechanical engineer becomes very good at solving difficult problems which makes it a good degree for non-engineering careers as well.

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program was approved by the Board of Regents in August 2009.  The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Engineering Standing Requirements  

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

See listing of requirements.   

Specific General Education Requirements for this Major:

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)

Math or Science Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Select one of the following courses:

Upper Division Major Requirements (61 Credit Hours)

Upper Division Technical Electives (6 Credit Hours)

Select two courses: 

Program Total (130 Credit Hours)

University-Wide Degree Requirements

  

Note: Program is exempt from the WELL 1000 course requirement.

Graduation Credit Hour Total (130 Credit Hours)

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